From Harvard Study Program Sao Paulo: Current Visiting Scholars and Fellows from Brazil throughout Harvard this semester include leading academics and practitioners of architecture and urban planning, environmental engineering, journalism, social entrepreneurship, history, and sustainable development.Specific projects range from “Eco-Social Governance and Sustainability in Brazil” to “The Enchantment of Activism: A Father-Daughter Collaboration and a Womens MovementContinue reading “Brazilian visiting scholars at Harvard”
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Languages Supermarket
Mediate between people from different cultures speaking different languages is like walking on broken glass. Hence, there is no need to look for other situation for a rush of adrenalin. It is a risky work, no matter how good the interpreter is. Although it is easily understandable, there is an increasing demand for inexpensive mediation. In the ageContinue reading “Languages Supermarket”
Festival of Brazilian documentaires in Paris
This poor Frenchman, divided between Paris and Rio de Janeiro wishes to share an event… Voilá a Brazilian Festival Made in Paris! From 13 to 19 June 2011, the association “Autres Brésils” presents the 7th edition of the ‘Brésil en mouvements” (Brazil in Movement), the main event dedicated to Brazilian social documentary in Europe. The festival is characterized by seven days of screenings, discussions and meetings about documentary films to strengthen ties between France and Brazil. What is on the agenda: •14 juin : Changement climatique : défis et alternatives (Climat change: challengesContinue reading “Festival of Brazilian documentaires in Paris”
Brazilian university ranked among the best business schools in the world
It is not everyday that a Brazilian university is ranked among the 5 best in the world by an international and respected newspaper. The Financial Times ranked Fundação Dom Cabral fifth overall in the FT’s executive education ranking, and third for customized courses. FDC is in Minas Gerais but most of its teaching is done in-company, ( São PauloContinue reading “Brazilian university ranked among the best business schools in the world”
The invention of tropical landscaping: Burle Marx
The emerging economy we refer to as “Brazil” is also a country discovering its pride and values. Culture has an important role in this. Culture forging values Evolving from colonial roots, when everything that was good was imported, Brazil has slowly built its own cultural references. Music wise, there is samba, choro and bossa nova,Continue reading “The invention of tropical landscaping: Burle Marx”
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