Archives: October 2009
Welcome Tom, Global Works newest member
Global Works newest member of the team, Tom Appell, came on board this past week as our sales manager. Already jumping into action, he participated in a 350.org gathering, “A Bike Ride for Clean Energy and Climate Justice” last weekend. This ride was part of the International Day of Climate Action, which joined communities from around the globe. There were over 4,000 events on October 24th across 170 countries! The aim of this event was to call attention to a number, 350, which stands for a concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide in parts per million. Many scientists have agreed that 350ppm should be the new goal for the world average. Groups gathered internationally with hopes to send a message to our world leaders about this goal. (more…)
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Just how small our world is…
Global Works staff member Braden Wilson found just how small the world can be this past summer while exploring in Nicaragua. Braden is a middle school Spanish teacher from Steamboat Springs, Colorado during the school year and Global Works Costa Rica director during the summer season. Braden’s summer and winter worlds combine while asking for directions in Nicaragua’s capital city, Managua, this past summer. The man who approached Braden to assist with directions was wearing a Steamboat Springs Middle School physical education t- shirt.
“It was totally surreal, bizarre, and amazing,” recalls Wilson, as the t-shirt had his student’s name from his previous school year scribbled in permanent marker on the shirt. (more…)
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Reconnect with Global Works Alumni
Want to see what your old friends, leaders, or co-leaders from Global Works are up to now? Complete our 30 second submittable form and be part of our Alumni Contacts! Just click this link: Alumni Submittable Form You can also join us on Facebook: Global Works – International Community Service (more…)
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A meaningful school trip in 2010
Looking to take your organization or class on a travel adventure? Global Works offers Custom Group Travel programs geared towards school groups and organizations. More than a typical “tour” these programs offer real world learning and fun, community service opportunities, and authentic cultural exchange. If you are interested in learning more about how to create an incredible adventure experience for your students or organization, see the steps below and/or call our home office: 303.545.2202 (more…)
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Global Works – Run With Purpose
This past Sunday, October 18th, Global Works staff united at the Denver Marathon as we ran with purpose! With two relay teams and two half marathon runners – we all had a great time in the Colorado sunshine.
While we were running in Denver, Director Erik Werner was running the Columbus Marathon, finishing in two hours, forty-eight minutes, and fifty-one seconds! (Yes, that pace is six minutes, twenty-seven seconds.) (more…)