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DRGFF Attends 2008 Cannes International Film Festival
June 23, 2008 - Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), attended the sixtieth edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, held May 13-24, 2008, in Cannes, France. One of the world’s foremost international film festivals, acclaimed for setting... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Invited to Participate in ECOSOC Innovation Fair
June 19, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) were invited to participate in the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Innovation Fair, taking place, June 30 -July 3, 2008, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm at UN Headquarters in New York City. During the exposition, selected private, public, non-profit... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Students Become More Acquainted with the Intricacies of their Summer Internships
June 18, 2008 - On June 10, 2008, as part of the week-long orientation session, InteRDom’s Business Day acquainted students with the intricacies of their internships. During the event, representatives from participating organizations and businesses presented in-depth descriptions of the programs and projects with which the interns would be working. Students had the opportunity to meet with their respective... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Organizes Public Transportation Tutorial for 2008 Summer Students
June 15, 2008 - The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracy y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), organized a “public transportation tutorial” last Thursday, June 12th. Following a presentation on the modes of transportation in the Dominican Republic, realized at the FUNGLODE Library, students, accompanied by InteRDom staff members, set... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Welcomes Summer 2008 Interns
June 13, 2008 - The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), officially welcomed the interns participating in the 2008 Summer Program with a party at the restaurant, El Conuco. The 15 students, representing eight universities, were immersed in popular Dominican culture during their first week... Continue Reading >
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Official Start of InteRDom’s Spanish as a Second Language Program
June 12, 2008 - InteRDom’s Spanish as a Second Language Course officially began June 11, 2008. The class forms part of the InteRDom 2008 Academic Summer Program. The course will offer participants the tools necessary to develop competency in the Spanish language. Students will work on their vocabulary and participate in debates which will allow them to apply... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom’s Contemporary Caribbean Culture Class Begins
June 11, 2008 - InteRDom’s Contemporary Caribbean Culture Course officially began yesterday, June 10, 2008. The class forms part of the InteRDom 2008 Academic Summer Program. In this seminar, led by Professor Pedro Cabiya, students will participate in discussions about the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Participants will explore themes related to colonialism and popular culture and... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Organizes Orientation Day for 2008 Summer Interns
June 10, 2008 - On June 9th, InteRDom held an Orientation Day for the students participating in the 2008 Summer Program. During the orientation, InteRDom team provided students with a detailed breakdown of what their involvement in the program would consist of – 40% academic study and 60% internship and program related activities, including scheduled excursions; weekly seminars and... Continue Reading >
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Portal Dominicanaonline.org Launches New Audio Section
May 12, 2008 - In this new and modern section of Portal Dominicanaonline.org, readers can access all the information on the site in audio format. With a simple click, the virtual community can access the section of its choosing, and listen, without wasting time, from any location, to relevant and up-to-date information about the country. Portal Dominicanaonline.org is constantly... Continue Reading >
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DRGFF Participates in 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC
May 7, 2008 - Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), attended the seventh Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, which was held April 23 – May 4, 2008, in order to identify potential films for the upcoming 2008... Continue Reading >
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Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona Will Premier Book New Perspectives: Dominican Republic
May 7, 2008 - The Consulate of the Dominican Republic will organize a photography exposition and book debut to showcase the publication, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, by GFDD Executive Director and FUNGLODE Vice President, Natasha Despotovic, and French Photographer, Anne Casale. The photo exposition will feature some of the images presented in the book, which includes more than 400... Continue Reading >
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GMAI Awards Scholarships to Students to Study Film and Television Production at NYU
May 6, 2008 - After an extensive evaluation process, GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), New York University’s Opportunity Programs and One Race Films selected six Dominican students to study film and television production at New York University. Over 80 applicants were considered. Students were chosen based on their academic performance and professional interests. The following individuals... Continue Reading >
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Documentary Film Course Closing Ceremony
May 6, 2008 - On Friday, May 2, 2008, 34 students graduated from the Global Media Arts Institute’s Documentary Film Course. During the ceremony to recognize the students’ successful completion of the course, certificates were distributed by GMAI technical director, Omar de la Cruz. Throughout the five day intensive class, aspiring filmmakers learned how to create documentary films using... Continue Reading >
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GMAI Offers 2008 Summer Course on Audiovisual Production in Collaboration with NYU Opportunity Programs and One Race Films
May 5, 2008 - The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer for the third time, in collaboration with New York University’s Opportunity Program and One Race Films, the summer course, “Introduction to Audiovisual Production: Film and Television.” Classes will be held... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Increase Publications Available Via Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library
May 1, 2008 - This Friday, May 2, 2008, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will present the literary works by Dominican authors that comprise Portal Dominicanaonline.org's Virtual Library. The event will occur at 6:30 pm at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion at the XI Santo Domingo International Book Fair, which is currently taking place... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Workshops, Conferences and Book Presentations During 2008 International Book Fair
April 24, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are offering various workshops, conferences and book presentations during the 2008 International Book Fair in Santo Domingo. On Monday, April 28th at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion at the fairground, GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI) will kick off the... Continue Reading >
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Period for 2008 GFDD/FUNGLODE Award Submissions Begins
April 23, 2008 - The formal release of the 2007 GFDD/FUNGLODE award winning works in the areas of literature and journalism served as the backdrop for the start of the 2008 GFDD/FUNGLODE Awards submission period. The activity took place during the 6th International Book Fair at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion. The inauguration of the Fair occurred last Monday, April... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/ FUNGLODE Award Recipient Works Put into Circulation During 2008 International Book Fair
April 22, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and have published the literary works the 2007 GFDD/FUNGLODE Literary Award recipients. The literary publications will be put into circulation today, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, and will feature the works of the first, second and third place winners, as well... Continue Reading >
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Portal Dominicanaonline.org Launches a Special Section Dedicated to the 2008 Santo Domingo International Book Fair
April 21, 2008 - Portal Dominicanaonline.org, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), has launched a special section dedicated exclusively to one of the most important cultural events of the Dominican Republic, the Santo Domingo International Book Fair, which will this year celebrate its eleventh edition. The section,... Continue Reading >
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Water Conference Postponed
April 17, 2008 - Due to unexpected circumstances, the speech scheduled to be given by water expert, Dr. Teodosio Paulino, “Water: Blue Gold,” has been postponed until further notice. The event was scheduled to take place Thursday, April 17 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the... Continue Reading >
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