tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41539966668532035462024-03-13T23:04:44.207-04:00Building African UniversityCultivating Leaders, Changing Lives ...
We're designing a brand new university campus in a rain forest in Africa. This blog follows Schmidt Associates' journey as we visit the site in Cameroon for the very first time, and will continue as we progress.
The university must be totally sustainable—producing its own food, generating its own power, and handling its own waste. The new campus represents opportunity for the people of Cameroon. Please check back often as we share this adventure!Schmidt Associateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351154548807022633noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-4606468692387491132011-06-15T13:14:00.001-04:002011-06-15T13:16:32.437-04:00Hear about our trip to Tali live and in person!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Dr. William Agbor-Baiyee and Sarah Hempstead—two of the seven people from <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Indianapolis</place></city> who made the trip to Tali in December—will be the guest speakers at ...</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Indianapolis Rotary Club</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Tuesday, July 19 at </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Noon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Scottish Rite Cathedral</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">650 N. Meridian Street</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Indianapolis, Indiana</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">The presentation will highlight the vision of <placename w:st="on">African</placename> <placetype w:st="on">University</placetype>, and will give you a flavor of their exhilarating and challenging visit to the remote rainforest that will be <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">African</placename> <placetype w:st="on">University</placetype></place>’s home. Guests are welcome at the Indianapolis Rotary Club presentation. You can choose the soup and salad buffet for $13 or the full buffet for $15. To make a reservation (preferably by Friday, July 15) call 317.631.3733 or email <a href="mailto:dsedberry@indyrotary.org"><span style="color: blue;">dsedberry@indyrotary.org</span></a>.</span></div>Schmidt Associateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351154548807022633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-23821151068398756792011-03-11T16:50:00.000-05:002011-05-24T16:50:54.924-04:00Leadership Excerpt - March Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_4OL0XMRH07CWm4HM1iZ4wwJXLtIkfN0SzZGwKpZapJD0TlvYHBl6e78MwdXtfOtxPLBqanqrSxfeC3wlnRemQzzZZLvC3rFRK0-JFvrTVa1axYGhSMxeppjdUg21mGZFGuOUx4Q/s1600/Blog+March+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_4OL0XMRH07CWm4HM1iZ4wwJXLtIkfN0SzZGwKpZapJD0TlvYHBl6e78MwdXtfOtxPLBqanqrSxfeC3wlnRemQzzZZLvC3rFRK0-JFvrTVa1axYGhSMxeppjdUg21mGZFGuOUx4Q/s320/Blog+March+2011.jpg" t8="true" width="317" /></a></div>Schmidt Associateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351154548807022633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-59663252968540123932011-02-11T16:43:00.001-05:002011-05-24T16:49:57.172-04:00Leadership Excerpt - February Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDI9dD6lwwR-w1iM42VwKVaWbryKYhLiZEvBBuDtBZZ-SVIf8ttd4Hijp7oaUBccZC3GYVTjoR3MXFdx6OvcYuFQKOoCGUFAnGxRvamlicD-nI05b5Cw6YOA9CF7Gn52AUlNy93qtJ/s1600/Blog+February+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDI9dD6lwwR-w1iM42VwKVaWbryKYhLiZEvBBuDtBZZ-SVIf8ttd4Hijp7oaUBccZC3GYVTjoR3MXFdx6OvcYuFQKOoCGUFAnGxRvamlicD-nI05b5Cw6YOA9CF7Gn52AUlNy93qtJ/s320/Blog+February+2011.jpg" t8="true" width="316" /></a></div>Schmidt Associateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351154548807022633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-9018432382579144182011-01-14T16:24:00.003-05:002011-05-24T16:41:00.578-04:00Leadership Excerpt - January Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrs5BYjYnhI5PsCCpNpWb1I6c8xy69IDgBqudN8XatuXvu0B3tzUp5bJhvcZUf7asrhp4ruH8SewQL_6odGIu-cilMhGMUHVAH1Sqerkcz2ti_3pVmDOeXAObVPYMo7ntx6oseKAL/s1600/Blog+January+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrs5BYjYnhI5PsCCpNpWb1I6c8xy69IDgBqudN8XatuXvu0B3tzUp5bJhvcZUf7asrhp4ruH8SewQL_6odGIu-cilMhGMUHVAH1Sqerkcz2ti_3pVmDOeXAObVPYMo7ntx6oseKAL/s320/Blog+January+2011.jpg" t8="true" width="311" /></a></div>Schmidt Associateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351154548807022633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-57077947119570113812011-01-13T14:05:00.019-05:002011-01-13T17:53:03.523-05:00Days 9-10 Homeward Bound<em>"Home, where my thought's escaping</em><br />
<em>Home, where my music's playing</em><br />
<em>Home where my love lies waiting </em><br />
<em>Silently for me"</em><br />
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Paul Simon<br />
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Today is the day to go home, but the plane doesn't leave until midnight, so we get the day to enjoy the scenery, buy some much requested souvenirs for loved ones, and in general, to bum around Doula.<br />
After some minor delays, we said a final goodbye to our much loved Chariot hotel and headed for Doula. Mid afternoon, we found a great little market full of perfect souvenirs and loaded up on jewelry, soccer gear, paintings, etc. Elizabeth started as our negotiations coach, but, after quickly deciding that we were hopeless, she took over the haggling for us. We love Eli!<br />
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<div>When we were all shopped out, we found a lovely restaurant on the coast and watched the sunset while eating perfectly prepared fire grilled fish, shrimp, and french fries. It was the best meal on the trip, and when we were happy, full, and peaceful, we headed for the airport.</div><br />
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<div>Happily, there is not much more to tell. You want your +/- 30 hours of flights and travel, as well as your journey through customs, to be uneventful. Excepting a few security scares (we thought Wayne might have to stay in Cameroon), we arrived in Indianapolis where our wonderful spouses, children, grandchildren, etc. were waiting. Bless them—they were happy to see us in spite of our tired, filthy, and bedraggled state—and we were overjoyed to see them.</div><br />
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<div>Stay tuned as we process our adventure and move forward to build African University! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14727433033788829541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-46696375462436632962011-01-13T10:03:00.017-05:002011-01-13T17:49:38.375-05:00Day 8 - The EmbassyNo fooling around about time today; we had an appointment with the Ambassador in Yaounde, 4 to 5 hours from Buea. The meeting was more about information than approval, but was critically important to set the stage for University support in the future.<br />
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So this morning represented the first time on the whole trip that our planned for extra travel time was realized. Everyone was at the car and we were on the road first thing in the morning.<br />
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A few words about Yaounde … the city is the Capital of Cameroon and its’ second largest city (after Doula). It's easily the most cosmopolitan city in the country, and is the home to multiple museums, embassies, the presidential palace, etc. Perhaps most importantly, the national football team calls Yaounde home—Go Les Lions Indomptables! (The Indomitable Lions).<br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561702962480900914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nWr2lhewGGiGKK9mJNm7X2t7PXi1-PLjKFBgD_zeb3my7cInkDT9896O3Y_vjo0BYLFbsi_Wt99d08Y2DqKahGAipTEPv1hMg7NDfZ3Y3nIkbAOKdhDvFFtS4KTwaQ7S0v9aHkNtTI8/s320/Cameroon_2010crest.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 199px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 176px;" /><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Architecture and infrastructure in Yaounde is to architecture and infrastructure in Tali just as New York architecture is to Appalachian architecture—it really is a whole different world.</span><br />
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<div>So back to the trip. I have previously mentioned the craziness of Cameroonian roads/ driving. Now imagine that you are on said roads, going 90-95 miles an hour, on the wrong side of the 2-lane highway, when your tire explodes. Kudos to our driver—we made it to the side of the road safely and no one was hurt. We were very blessed/lucky (depending on your point of view). Now normally, we would put on the spare and move on. Sadly, you may remember the spare tire was already flat, leaving us no choice but to take 1 car and 1/2 the people to try to find a town with a tire to purchase, and 1 car and 1/2 the people to wait by the side of the highway.</div><br />
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<div>To make an exceptionally long story short, a lovely woman with a home by the side of the road brought chairs down for our waiting weary travelers. I'm not sure that would happen in the states. The travelers who went to look for a tire were dropped off (except for the drivers) at a French restaurant to wait there. I have to say, the French restaurant had the absolute best bread I have eaten in Cameroon … gotta love the French!</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561704776516588898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqDXBDsejkHwj-OOO12FrAP8TYknkf88L7l2VzZfef4IPMMm0E0s355v60q4MDGZHGgniFPwPilert3xvhRMtFSV46aVGKCtiv1Kup-7liu0_LxmXlYT0yPC738LXGTqrpBETtGfSloA/s320/Ambassador+Day+%252813%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561704641590995058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSANqN8YX1l7N9k-nUQhNwl6Re_g3rFh-P-MTGwIKtEgN5vmUwJjM4E-7WwqFmoQnWowPiRexORbNZaxoo6CJtGVcBG-RdHHVAahO4G8Gy_2EDMc57M8kltqtQ281HSFbSZHNhV8sF84/s320/Ambassador+Day+%252815%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /><br />
<div>We were back on the road in 2 hours or so, using up every bit of our extra time and causing our drivers to go 100 mph plus. I would really be content to never drive on the highway there again.<br />
We reached the embassy safely—and on time more or less—and were ushered into the USA. It was absolutely uncanny. Sadly no pictures were allowed, but it was as if building from the USA (in its entirety) had been picked up and dropped there. Things like a sprinkler system, video security, baby changing tables—even a toys for tots box in the lobby—were exactly what you would find anywhere USA. It was really a strange experience.<br />
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We met with Robert Jackson, the new US Ambassador, and several of his education experts. We told the story of the University mission, shared the master plan, and talked about our recent experiences in the village. It was great discussion, including valuable information/clarifications on how to be eligible for various resources and what the Embassy's role is in supporting education in Cameroon. Everyone was extremely helpful and gracious. As we move forward, we will definitely need a plan to keep the embassy engaged and informed.<br />
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We celebrated the successful meeting with a lovely dinner and drinks in Yaounde before getting back in the car for another 4-5 hour drive to Buea. As a side note, the restaurant (on top of a hill) actually had cell reception! Wayne, Corrie, Martin, and I all got to call home for the first time in days and days! It made us look forward to tomorrow. Our flight leaves at midnight!<br />
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First to William's family home—a lovely 2-story building within a walled complex. Buea is perched on the eastern slope of Mt Cameroon (the highest peak in West Africa), and is an active volcano (with recent explosions in 1999 and 2000). The streets and alleys in the William's neighborhood highlight this fact, and are littered with black volcanic rock.<br />
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Upon reaching Doula safely, however, we felt right at home. It was a Sunday afternoon and the young architects were all at their desks, working on a deadline—made me kind of homesick!<br />
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<div>The firm—AMA Consultants—is relatively small with about 12 professionals, but they had engineers, draftsmen, and architects, as well as a familiarity with education work. Interestingly, they have been in business since 1983, and have many completed projects, but they have almost no pictures of their work. Drawing and specifications absolutely. Building tours too, if we wanted to get back in the car; but no photos. They said that to photograph your own work would be egotistical. What an unexpected mindset! We could never get hired for anything without photos. We left feeling positive. AMA could be the local partners that we need to move this project forward.<br />
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All in all it was a good day. Finished with wine and Spaghetti (I know SPAGHETTI!) on the Chariot Hotel veranda and a good night’s sleep. Off bright and early tomorrow to meet the ambassador! <br />
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Today, our quest was simply to journey from Tali to Buea. In the end, we prevailed, although several exciting moments consumed portions of the day. The major exciting moment was when we approached a quagmire in the road. A video is posted on the previous post. Our talented drivers got us through the mud hole and back to making progress.<br />
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By 7 pm, we had arrived in Buea at the Chariot Hotel. The hotel was paradise for us since we had spent several days in the bush. Each of us also had our 'private' space back. Many of us had been sharing living quarters while in Tali.<br />
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We are looking forward to our final days in Cameroon.Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-53480157940711816402011-01-06T16:57:00.005-05:002011-01-07T15:30:54.698-05:00Videos<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzFrQP4MNGIrYjpL16e4VTbMp-HEZu46kddUp3RmN9nASEmkCw7WR7P0joOxJ2P-0lznQIYNh0MoO46QjNmuw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />
Between each of the presentations by Corrie, Cathy, and Sarah, the African women performed a song that responded to our topics.<br />
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This is a video of the 'Right-of-Passage' cultural event we observed, as noted in the previous post.<br />
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This is the quagmire our drivers are studying to determine if we can make it through. 2 choices:<br />
<ol><li>Turn around and drive 6 hours back to the origination and travel the road we arrived on instead.</li>
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- The Reverend<br />
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We made it through!!Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-3839272775141232262011-01-06T09:03:00.031-05:002011-01-07T15:29:42.824-05:00Photos Day 5- It's all about the People<span style="font-family: arial;">This was our last full day in Tali. The agenda for the day included a Woman's Forum and Cultural Event. It was this day that we were fully immersed in the lifestyle of Tali, Cameroon.<br />
</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: #660000;">Woman's Forum</b></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Speakers:</i> Sarah, Corrie, Cathy<br />
<i>Attendees:</i> Women from Tali and the 59 surrounding villages</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br />
Purpose:</i> Share our stories of being professional women leaders, the value of higher education, the balance of family and work life, and the importance of g</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black;">iving</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">At 10 am, we were served breakfast that included fried eggs with onions and tomatoes, sliced white bread, fresh pineapple, peppered coffee, local hot tea, Ovaltine/cocoa, and water. </span></span><br />
<div><div><div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;"></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;">After breakfast, Sarah, Cathy, and I (Corrie) were given traditional African dresses that were purchased by the local women. We changed into the dresses for the Woman's Forum, and drove a few minutes to the Tali 1 Town Hall. We arrived around 11:30 am. (The men stayed at the place of residence.)</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvAFuUldwhCmUVqJVBlP0t6l6zQO5B46pgwdk3SLDDUYN83Gl_gMl9eAk_AGh_XFuEmTs57DW1EpeZBrP2dg6V8BzoQeg0VuJPTF0-qZtdVqks4910GbSXYLTN6vfReQRh8urV8GQt14n/s1600/IMG_0647.JPG"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559098642037188194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvAFuUldwhCmUVqJVBlP0t6l6zQO5B46pgwdk3SLDDUYN83Gl_gMl9eAk_AGh_XFuEmTs57DW1EpeZBrP2dg6V8BzoQeg0VuJPTF0-qZtdVqks4910GbSXYLTN6vfReQRh8urV8GQt14n/s200/IMG_0647.JPG" style="cursor: hand; height: 200px; width: 134px;" /></span></a> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Traditional African dresses given to us</span></span><br />
The meeting room was not yet ready, and the women had just begun arriving. We were given chairs and asked to sit on the outside patio until the program was ready to begin. During this time, we were greeted and welcomed by women arriving. Each village had coordinated their dress attire to match. The women looked beautiful in the matching traditional dresses. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOluA2fSKXaabzmuibkGOAxB6YoEPK2-hARNcmXRxTOIB9rS8D3R-y87mUKzhj05B76vwqRIHLVVidi-H0mQFO7QWvxU1_52PZ74M3LEFZGc0hO_MhFyshK4dqFuTqq8crS0gln4adzxk/s1600/Womens+Forum+%252829%2529.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559099226735848370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOluA2fSKXaabzmuibkGOAxB6YoEPK2-hARNcmXRxTOIB9rS8D3R-y87mUKzhj05B76vwqRIHLVVidi-H0mQFO7QWvxU1_52PZ74M3LEFZGc0hO_MhFyshK4dqFuTqq8crS0gln4adzxk/s200/Womens+Forum+%252829%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; height: 133px; width: 200px;" /></a> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Attendees at the Woman's Forum </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">The school children were in uniform and very curious about us. I had brought silly bands with me, so I shared these with the children. For each shape given, I explained what it was and how it related to a professional career. For instance, a wrench would be used by a mechanic and an elephant might be protected by a ranger.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Xw3Em5yIR_JssEQeZBEhJ72TZSBNXsrvxQ8m2WlB2dBWuIspvyQpvXFuHvZtKK0R9IAvqBzs5zW_OciGrxwyXLFu0qyzNkhiwC0mqwiksGLuP19N6GXT9GSOoCzlD0bsoKek6wCwn75g/s1600/Womens+Forum+%252814%2529.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559099967725233074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Xw3Em5yIR_JssEQeZBEhJ72TZSBNXsrvxQ8m2WlB2dBWuIspvyQpvXFuHvZtKK0R9IAvqBzs5zW_OciGrxwyXLFu0qyzNkhiwC0mqwiksGLuP19N6GXT9GSOoCzlD0bsoKek6wCwn75g/s200/Womens+Forum+%252814%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; height: 133px; width: 200px;" /></a> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 85%;">Government primary school children</span> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">By 2:30 pm, all the women were gathered in the hall and men had started filtering in. Finally, at 3 pm the Former Governor had given his approval to begin the Woman's Forum.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sarah began by explaining how she was part owner of Schmidt Associates. She expanded by sharing what it was like to work at Schmidt Associates, how many employees we have, our training program, and the importance of servant leadership. I followed her up by explaining my role at Schmidt Associates, how I was raised on a farm, went to the university to get my masters while working and having a family at home, and sharing the importance of sending children to the university. Cathy closed for the group by telling the attendees about her role at CICF as an accountant and the importance of giving.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Once we were complete with our testimonies, the women had the opportunity to ask us questions. Some of the questions raised were:</span></div><ul style="color: black; font-family: georgia;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">How can we raise money to send our children to university?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Will electricity and better roads come to Tali with African University?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our cocoas are becoming damaged before they can be harvested; will African University develop better farming techniques?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">How much of the rainforest with African University take?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Will there be employment opportunities for us and our children at African University?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">What language will classes be given in at African University?</span></li>
</ul><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">We responded to their questions, and they presented us with several spices that a group of women had harvested in the rainforest. We were able to bring some of these back to the USA. Martin is planning to brew a beer with some of the spices.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Finally, William had brought along Verizon duffel bags as gifts for the women in attendance. We handed all the bags (about 150) out and ran out! William drove back to his place of residence and got mo</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">re and we still ran out. For the women who did not get bags, Elizabeth served them lunch.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaAvaL1hrRu53R3lntTbkjmmUhSpX4GcSVdBvSukiy-j6xtTKq2BBh-qXHM-PRE1MNayCZciw2c9QViqXUDt0-DuXZdYfPjkW10oiLUYCDXhEazL0USUsVJZTXkEnwEBFInHJWO0VteDi/s1600/Womens+Forum+%252841%2529.JPG"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559103959145980034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaAvaL1hrRu53R3lntTbkjmmUhSpX4GcSVdBvSukiy-j6xtTKq2BBh-qXHM-PRE1MNayCZciw2c9QViqXUDt0-DuXZdYfPjkW10oiLUYCDXhEazL0USUsVJZTXkEnwEBFInHJWO0VteDi/s200/Womens+Forum+%252841%2529.JPG" style="cursor: hand; height: 133px; width: 200px;" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span style="font-size: 85%;">Women receiving bags</span><br />
</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">By 4 pm, the Forum was complete and the men (Wayne, Martin, David, and William) were whisked off to be d</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">ressed for the cultural event. Kathy, Sarah, and I were driven to a nearby community space. We were exhausted from the conditions and events earlier in the day. I saw our driver with a warm beer and immediately requested one for each of us. This was our first beer in Tali and very welcomed! Although warm, I have to say the beer was the most refreshing and best tasting I have ever had!</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJizVa7XfwArgXY08RT2eDFkomuOumTadB3xpgS2dWNTfb9C1kCfcPas5nKGlnvH6jGWKgC-5PzfqX5Ke7KyQunjbl0IJEcyxCiagcDX2Ijy-5K2odHBKP6MlPywKX0BsQNIf3tT1DTSo/s1600/IMG_0797.JPG"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559102513821053794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJizVa7XfwArgXY08RT2eDFkomuOumTadB3xpgS2dWNTfb9C1kCfcPas5nKGlnvH6jGWKgC-5PzfqX5Ke7KyQunjbl0IJEcyxCiagcDX2Ijy-5K2odHBKP6MlPywKX0BsQNIf3tT1DTSo/s200/IMG_0797.JPG" style="cursor: hand; height: 134px; width: 200px;" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Sarah and I enjoying our beers</span><br />
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30 minutes later, the men were dressed and we walked to where they were to take pictures before the cultural event started. Once complete, we were seated on the side of an open space before two buildings. The entire village had gathered for this event. Originally, we were to attend a cultural event that was put on for us, like theater. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were honored to attend an event that would have taken place whether we were there or not. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">By 7:30 pm, the pomp and circumstance was complete and the members of the club were absorbed in traditional activities in the clubhouse. The team was dismissed, and we headed back to our place of residence while in Tali. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><br />
<div><span style="font-family: arial;">At 9 pm, we were served 'lunch'. This included fried chicken and river fish, rice, tomato and green bean sauce, boiled yams and potatoes, fufu eru, fresh fruit, sodas, and water. After dinner, our stomachs were full and our bodies were in much needed rest. We retired to our rooms and packed for our departure the next day.</span></div></div></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">The event was a rite of passage for a man to be in line to become chief of the local club. Our understanding is that this club acts as a fraternity with rules of conduct, traditions, and a membership of only men. One of the rules of conduct is that a member cannot abuse a woman. The club has a current chief (who is the Former Governor that has been with us since day 2 of the journey), a chief elect, and a chief elect-elect. This event was to observe the selection of the chief elect-elect.<br />
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We were able to observe the phased entrance parade that welcomes a 7-year old boy to the clubhouse after spending 7 days in the bush learning the ways of the club.</span></div></div></div></div>Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-2425816760542584952011-01-05T10:13:00.001-05:002011-01-07T15:18:25.444-05:00Photos Day 4After the intense planning meeting late last night, the team felt really prepared and anxious to accomplish our goals back out at the site. After the driving portion of our trek, we began the hike through the bush back to the site. We were shocked to see that the jungle had already began to grow back over the path we cleared the previous day, and that new green shoots were starting to come up through what we had trampled down just 24 hours earlier.<br />
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Once we got to the site, we found a young, but established Bubinga Tree (same species as the "Big Tree"). We, along with the members of the Tali community that were with us, said a prayer and blessed the future home of African University.<br />
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</tbody></table>After this brief reprieve, it was time to get to work. The team began to measure, stake out, tape, and record the coordinates of the Phase 1 buildings and the central roundabout.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left: David Russell, Sarah Hempstead, Wayne Schmidt</td></tr>
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Once all the work was completed and we all took a few minutes to rest and rehydrate, we began the hike back to the vehicles. Along the way William, Elizabeth and our guides took some time to show us some of the useful and interesting flora of the rain forest.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Willam showing us Eru, which is a very popular dish<br />
in Cameroon and is cooked similarly to spinach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plant that may have properties that treat AIDS - <br />
The top of the leaf is green, but the underside is a dark purple</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth showing us a leaf that is used to wrap and serve food<br />
At this point, I am seeing a Jimmy John's sub wrapped in this leaf!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appreciating the fauna</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Really unappreciated fauna</td></tr>
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</div>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588010974281245625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-64611299871282418822010-12-28T15:22:00.003-05:002011-01-04T13:04:42.088-05:00Photos Day 3<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">After the harrowing trek into Tali the night before, morning over the rainforest was quite the sight. For me, opening the shutters and looking out upon the fog shrouded forest was one of my fondest memories of the trip. I even found it in my heart to forgive the rooster that had been trying since 4:00 AM to get me out of bed. Although I particularly enjoyed the next meal that featured chicken. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>After breakfast, we ventured out to the site. To get there, we drove about 30 minutes in the 4x4's through the jungle before we had to get out and hike for about another 45 minutes to reach the location of the proposed Phase I site. Many of the men from Tali joined us, and helped clear the path with their machetes. I was humbled by the work that they had put in prior to our arrival to make the site accessible. Along our walk, we finally got to see the much hyped "Big Tree". We had been hearing about the "Big Tree" for months prior to the trip. Usually in a sentence like, "Oh yeah, I remember that. It was just South of the Big Tree." This lead to much knee slapping among those of us who had not been to the site. After all, it is a rain forest, and the "Big Tree" doesn't seem like a very useful wayfinding device. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And then this ...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">US: "Um ... That IS a Big Tree!"</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wandering off the path was never really an option since the density of the rain forest made this bad decision impossible. This density is also what makes the work the people of Tali accomplished (clearing the path and the Phase I site) so incredible.</div> <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Aside from locating and marveling at the Big Tree, we did manage to get some real work done. We asked the team in Tali to stake the boundary of our property, to drive a steak every 100 M, and then to stake out a tighter grid inside the purposed Phase I site. We used the handheld GPS to record the coordinates of these stakes so that we would have accurate site data that could be uploaded to the computer and Google Earth.</div> <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">As tired as we all were, we still had more to do. After dinner, we went to the Tali Town Hall for a meeting with the village. Wayne and William both updated the village on the progress of the project and the purposed Master Plan. Also, the village Chief presented Cathy (Treasurer) with a monetary donation that the people of Tali had managed to raise. This was a very heartwarming moment, and illustrated the commitment of the people to this project.</div>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588010974281245625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-73402495962458717202010-12-12T09:41:00.002-05:002010-12-13T10:03:17.340-05:00Photos Day 2<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> At the start of our second full day in Cameroon, we were all very excited to be heading into "The Bush" to get started at the African University site. As our luck would have it, a new tire was required on one of our vehicles, and supplies for our stay had to be acquired. Our early morning departure became an afternoon departure instead.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Along the way to Tali (location of African U.), we stopped in Dschang and quickly toured the University de Chang (pronounced Chan). This was in a more agrarian setting than the University of Buea and was split almost in two - one campus on the top of the hill and one campus in the valley below. We ate in Dschang and got back on the "road".</div><br />
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</tbody></table>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588010974281245625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-74764175000805443012010-12-12T08:29:00.002-05:002010-12-13T13:09:33.583-05:00Photos from Day 1<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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7 people now in the car.<br />
2 dead chickens on the roof.<br />
1 gorilla heard in the bush making calls and thumping his chest.<br />
2 full days in the bush.<br />
2 buildings staked.<br />
Miles walked - who knows.<br />
1 stream driven through + 1 mud pit.<br />
Number of palaces available for the women to sleep in - 1<br />
Number of beds the women (3 of us) slept in - 1<br />
Number of homes being renovated available for the men to sleep in - 1<br />
1 cultural event, possibly 1 additional dead chicken after that<br />
1 bucket available to bathe in for 1 man<br />
1 shower available for the women<br />
Snails eaten - 4<br />
1 women's forum - 100+ women in attendance from 20+ villages.<br />
1 5' snake along the road. Dead, for sale.<br />
Celebration drinks to be consumed - TBD<br />
Amazing, generous people - countless<br />
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3 days left in Africa, lots of work still to do. Having a great time and making progress for African University!Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-63837811476236385932010-12-07T01:48:00.003-05:002010-12-07T08:49:42.201-05:00African Trip- By the NumbersTotal Travel Time - Indpls to Buea = 28 Hours<br />
Total Miles Traveled = 11,500 Miles<br />
Number of Loose Chickens in Airport = 1 (that we saw anyway)<br />
Number of Bags that Arrived with Us = 6 out of 14<br />
Dolly Parton/Kenny Roger Songs on the Radio = Too Many<br />
Fantas Consumed by Group = 7<br />
Cow Tail Eaten = 2<br />
Cow Tails Regretted = 1<br />
Phones Working with International Plan = 1.5<br />
Universities Toured (University of Buea) = 1<br />
Hours Anticipated to Reach Rain Forest Today = 8 or more<br />
Number of People per Car = 5 or more<br />
Exchange Rate = 430 CFA's per $1, (official location)<br />
470 CFA's per $1, (guy in airport)<br />
Average Hours Slept per Night = 3.5 or less<br />
Average Temperature so Far = 85F (but now we head to the hot spot)<br />
Number of Trips to the Airport = 3<br />
Number of Snakes per Square Mile = Virtually Unlimited (Wayne has snake proof socks)<br />
Anticipated Days until Another Internet Connection = +/- 4Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14727433033788829541noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-64342544578639201452010-12-04T18:53:00.002-05:002010-12-06T08:38:43.793-05:00We made it through airport security and to Atlanta. Only a few bumps. We had our bags searched, bodies patted down, one name changed, and deodorant confiscated.<br />
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We each checked two bags and each have two carry on bags. It would be interesting to know our team's weight percentage of the total.<br />
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This is the beginning of a long journey. We arrive in Douala tomorrow evening. Keeping you posted ...Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-31220436712326319842010-12-03T23:13:00.001-05:002010-12-06T08:45:10.099-05:00All Aboard!Ready or not, here we go! I just finished packing the majority of my stuff and I feel a lot better. I'm sure I will have forgotten at least one major thing, but what can you do? There are Targets in Cameroon, right?<br />
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I will be so relived to get this trip underway. The anticipation has been building for months now and the last week has been particularly hectic. With all the stress of the holidays on top of the stress of preparing for a major trip such as this, just sitting down on the plane will be a relief.<br />
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If you had told me a year ago that I'd be going to Cameroon for a project, I would never have believed you. Yet here I am. This project (and this trip) is such an incredible opportunity. Establishing a new university in a place where higher education is a privilege shared by too few, will be a great experience for us all. I am really looking forward to being in a new culture and a new environment. Traveling always seems to give me a clearer sense of perspective. It is easy to get caught up in my day to day life, but traveling reminds me just how big the world really is and that my problems are just a speck of dust in the grand scheme of things. <br />
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As a designer, I am really looking forward to being influenced by a new culture and seeing what Cameroon architecture is all about. Just going to soak it all in.<br />
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Wish us luck in our travels! Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588010974281245625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-46652338849445776162010-12-03T13:14:00.003-05:002010-12-03T13:25:54.018-05:00We are leaving tomorrow afternoon. I am testing this post from my phone. <br />
We have one suitcase packed full of drawings, charrette tools, electrical converters. Right now it weighs 42.8 pounds. <br />
Personally, I have not packed yet. I will be sure to pack a rubber snake since Wayne is fearful that we will run into snakes in the jungle. The area is known for it's snakes and leopards!<br />
I will post tomorrow to share our experience of getting through airport security.Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-84746557006689438702010-12-02T10:58:00.002-05:002010-12-03T13:26:30.810-05:00Preparing for the tripWe have been steadily preparing for this trip over the past 3 months and it is now fast approaching. In 2 days, we will be aboard a flight headed to Atlanta - Paris - Douala, Cameroon. What have we been doing to prepare? Good question.<br />
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Our packing list includes everything from malaria pills to drawing markers. We have filled one entire suitcase with our supplies (markers, measurement tools, solar chargers, electricity converters, and so on) for the trip. Individually, we are packing clothes for 3 different types of occasions: field work in the jungle, meetings with diplomats, and travel days.<br />
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Yesterday, Martin purchased the book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Indianapolis-Then-Now/dp/1592232086/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1291304891&sr=8-1">Indianapolis Then and Now</a>" as a gift for our host. Rain gear for our trip was just delivered to the office. We are continually scratching things off our list as they get delivered.<br />
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All of us have gotten medical shots. Today, some of us started taking diarrhea pills, and tomorrow all of us will begin taking malaria pills. We have purchased travelers insurance, and have informed our medical insurance that we will be traveling abroad.<br />
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I don't think any of us have packed yet. Most likely, we will be crossing the last items off our list on Saturday morning. We fly out at 5 pm.Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-24747774246659727762010-11-29T13:14:00.005-05:002010-11-30T16:16:21.957-05:00Self Sustaining<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIoQh_YvD-eaQNiUCD4Cu-X2gyqrQAv0zDQHl1HRxYRcO8eBKXeOTYLVQNE8CnBAscehQ-5TMpw_kZtJgjpBOJPVw3G1nNRj2qjqlIJ0Ivy8bA7sPkrJPnAlhr2ayZi5tsUm55EhR9WrP/s1600/AUF+Sympsosium+Pics+533.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545038753875679010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIoQh_YvD-eaQNiUCD4Cu-X2gyqrQAv0zDQHl1HRxYRcO8eBKXeOTYLVQNE8CnBAscehQ-5TMpw_kZtJgjpBOJPVw3G1nNRj2qjqlIJ0Ivy8bA7sPkrJPnAlhr2ayZi5tsUm55EhR9WrP/s200/AUF+Sympsosium+Pics+533.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>Seldom, do we have the opportunity to design facilities that are completely self sustaining and/or 'off the grid.' The site for African University is located in the middle of a rain forest. Access to the site is currently via a footpath (as shown to the left). Existing resources to support a university campus are non-existent. Therefore, the African University facilities need to serve as a premiere example of how sustainable design and construction can be implemented.<br />
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Sustainability is a broad term. For us, sustainable means designing a facility that will endure time and consume minimal resources. Our team plans to implement sustainable construction methods via the building system design and site development. Building systems include the materials of the structure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Preliminary ideas for these systems include the use of rain barrels, solar panels, wind turbines, large fan systems, and standby diesel generators. <br />
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Sustainable design will focus on selecting local building materials, conserving land and other natural resources, installing energy efficient materials, developing a responsible operations plan, and educating the community.<br />
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Knowing the extent of what materials are available and current construction methods are one of the goals of the trip ... which begins in only 6 days!<br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span>Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-65283338877644246232010-11-23T13:31:00.005-05:002010-11-30T16:25:35.951-05:00The Team<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">African University Foundation</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">William <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Agbor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Baiyee</span>, PhD,</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 100%;">Chairman and Founder</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGBU7mCgzhxg-OiE4Nntoxhe81cQ4vqc8DPTJ_POFrCko_0fLYRQHKBcrANx9EucR2yibPgGFnbgKd1mFTXOEhps1V3dcWvH1YfOfnCdqRNc70r5KLr0qw2IaRv5obpM1LpdqKZ5rdPxy/s1600/wab1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542450194700293586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGBU7mCgzhxg-OiE4Nntoxhe81cQ4vqc8DPTJ_POFrCko_0fLYRQHKBcrANx9EucR2yibPgGFnbgKd1mFTXOEhps1V3dcWvH1YfOfnCdqRNc70r5KLr0qw2IaRv5obpM1LpdqKZ5rdPxy/s200/wab1.jpg" style="height: 114px; margin-top: 0pt; width: 76px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGBU7mCgzhxg-OiE4Nntoxhe81cQ4vqc8DPTJ_POFrCko_0fLYRQHKBcrANx9EucR2yibPgGFnbgKd1mFTXOEhps1V3dcWvH1YfOfnCdqRNc70r5KLr0qw2IaRv5obpM1LpdqKZ5rdPxy/s1600/wab1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a>Dr. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;">William <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Agbor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Baiyee</span> emigrated from Cameroon to the United States after high school. He is an academic administrator at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indian</span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">apolis</span>. Faith </span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;">and philanthropy are </span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;">important to him. He enjoys reading and writing poetry. Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Baiyee</span> is involved with s</span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">everal</span> local and national civic and professional org</span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">anizations</span> including membership in the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.</span></span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">David Williams Russell, Esq.</span>, Vice Chairman<br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVS2VzCFE2jckolhNPiTaVGbCI0ULTt4KN_JItbj-k9iWEM1C-Z8XXKLPhiRimPUb2dh-l7wwZDqwvUGYmc-UhYtkDA9zPuLUedtN64CAIbqoYvY1PiywNBNNKbF9cRaZZURJkH46HuUL/s1600/david+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542764642055416002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVS2VzCFE2jckolhNPiTaVGbCI0ULTt4KN_JItbj-k9iWEM1C-Z8XXKLPhiRimPUb2dh-l7wwZDqwvUGYmc-UhYtkDA9zPuLUedtN64CAIbqoYvY1PiywNBNNKbF9cRaZZURJkH46HuUL/s200/david+copy.jpg" style="height: 100px; margin-top: 0pt; width: 83px;" /></a>David </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">is</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVS2VzCFE2jckolhNPiTaVGbCI0ULTt4KN_JItbj-k9iWEM1C-Z8XXKLPhiRimPUb2dh-l7wwZDqwvUGYmc-UhYtkDA9zPuLUedtN64CAIbqoYvY1PiywNBNNKbF9cRaZZURJkH46HuUL/s1600/david+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"> a <span style="font-size: 100%;">transactions and securities law</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">yer handling complex matters (including dispute </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">resolution) in the U.S. and abroad </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">at Harrison and Moberly. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">David also se</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">rves on the advisory board </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">of the Supply Chain & Global Management Academy of the Kelley M.B.A. program at Indiana University, and holds a federal appointment as Chairman of the </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;">Indiana District Export Counsel.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fun Fact:</span> David is a published poet.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Cathy Dav</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">is, </span>Treasurer</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwT1ab8s-Bb9MPKmReMp46j10Slu0bFkZ5t4AIB-hlRxC20vm-iyYVhqjujVLXBeJRQ5j-Cfy2fq0sQqCP6PtC4eHzkDkM8ZFGCbyW26DhkjfMbQU6SBHzkXZuHP2PS4i_dO1kYos6VHn/s1600/davis+c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542772707644832466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwT1ab8s-Bb9MPKmReMp46j10Slu0bFkZ5t4AIB-hlRxC20vm-iyYVhqjujVLXBeJRQ5j-Cfy2fq0sQqCP6PtC4eHzkDkM8ZFGCbyW26DhkjfMbQU6SBHzkXZuHP2PS4i_dO1kYos6VHn/s200/davis+c.jpg" style="height: 100px; margin-top: 0pt; width: 75px;" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span>Cathy </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwT1ab8s-Bb9MPKmReMp46j10Slu0bFkZ5t4AIB-hlRxC20vm-iyYVhqjujVLXBeJRQ5j-Cfy2fq0sQqCP6PtC4eHzkDkM8ZFGCbyW26DhkjfMbQU6SBHzkXZuHP2PS4i_dO1kYos6VHn/s1600/davis+c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Davis is a Staff Accountant at the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Cathy also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Board of Directors and is actively involved with several civic organizations. Cathy sees African University as an excellent opportunity to provide students in Africa an opportunity to acquire an integrated experiential education to become leaders.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wayne Schmidt, Hon. D., FAIA</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QryF7VSTt_ERYp-ShSt4WVF40B377uFvllbxLmNjzvcN5GCvpsJE-h8Y25cF5GTmwQfvGcZKQlOqDGTFrpvPto-kHN_ENoBxEFkhhDVK_bcLrp6-vZD-N_c59CEucBnmuLR5mMGytu7H/s1600/Wayne+Schmidt.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542812362734878770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QryF7VSTt_ERYp-ShSt4WVF40B377uFvllbxLmNjzvcN5GCvpsJE-h8Y25cF5GTmwQfvGcZKQlOqDGTFrpvPto-kHN_ENoBxEFkhhDVK_bcLrp6-vZD-N_c59CEucBnmuLR5mMGytu7H/s200/Wayne+Schmidt.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 101px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 85px;" /></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On July 4, 1976, Wayne celebrated his own “Independence Day” by opening a one-man architectural office. Armed with his undergraduate degree and $800 in savings, he launched into the world of business. Today, he serves as CEO/Principal of that firm—now one of the largest full-service architectural/engineering firms in the state. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fun Fact:</span> Known for his red hat and distinctive ties</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sarah Hempstead, AIA, LEED AP </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Dgo1_hc-U4LofqcdNI4fKWLdKeIznQthHJcPfJ2AWA-ayE6-MmOqDd0thXvkbeX7D5Xv_s4vSNfxNUdep2sWmIjEmix64n3Lv5jZ2omoBvCrMpTdPFJaKG9IkLBasU00mYqe7LYD6KeA/s1600/Sarah_K_Hempstead.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542812615960431106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Dgo1_hc-U4LofqcdNI4fKWLdKeIznQthHJcPfJ2AWA-ayE6-MmOqDd0thXvkbeX7D5Xv_s4vSNfxNUdep2sWmIjEmix64n3Lv5jZ2omoBvCrMpTdPFJaKG9IkLBasU00mYqe7LYD6KeA/s200/Sarah_K_Hempstead.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 100px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 75px;" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Although Sarah considered engineering in college, the creativity of architecture was a stronger draw. As a Principal and architect, she leads both the university and urban environment studios. Whether it’s on a college campus or in a downtown setting, she recognizes that architecture makes a strong impact, presenting the opportunity to enrich people’s lives. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fun Fact:</span> Backpacked from Egypt to Ireland in 1997</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Corrie Meyer, AICP, RLA, LEED AP</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTXe42184mmlrWCVZTce9lIWZPalOCplkbyp_6r1-84zMRwfkSdnxAyl03EYUeROhX7F3fNOyitsGKbfr0YXzqYGsKww_n77m3DTfr9UQlyydXhUEVgJgBUQUp2INt3ziosg91YEu54bp/s1600/Blog-cm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542766015406055554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTXe42184mmlrWCVZTce9lIWZPalOCplkbyp_6r1-84zMRwfkSdnxAyl03EYUeROhX7F3fNOyitsGKbfr0YXzqYGsKww_n77m3DTfr9UQlyydXhUEVgJgBUQUp2INt3ziosg91YEu54bp/s200/Blog-cm.jpg" style="height: 100px; margin-top: 0pt; width: 91px;" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">As </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTXe42184mmlrWCVZTce9lIWZPalOCplkbyp_6r1-84zMRwfkSdnxAyl03EYUeROhX7F3fNOyitsGKbfr0YXzqYGsKww_n77m3DTfr9UQlyydXhUEVgJgBUQUp2INt3ziosg91YEu54bp/s1600/Blog-cm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">an Urban Planner and Landscape Architect, Corrie enjoys working with motivated communities to turn their world around physically, economically, and emotionally. She believes that planning is a tool that successfully leads us into the future. The key is to plan for necessity, comfort, and the environment. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fun Fact: </span>Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa in 2005</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Martin Sams, LEEP AP</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HO0r0cWPf9Act1KdX9CeLPMTOuuZUDsvnN7xiD2DsEdbyjiW1h4Eyndr95EuGBLE2xTZui0WduECNxrfQJloBHXS0ToLgeRm_Snhg9ztrGHZAFswIMo-S-HNPoSgl0caqzizsn8fPrGF/s1600/Blog-ms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542766207547705058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HO0r0cWPf9Act1KdX9CeLPMTOuuZUDsvnN7xiD2DsEdbyjiW1h4Eyndr95EuGBLE2xTZui0WduECNxrfQJloBHXS0ToLgeRm_Snhg9ztrGHZAFswIMo-S-HNPoSgl0caqzizsn8fPrGF/s200/Blog-ms.jpg" style="height: 100px; margin-top: 0pt; width: 84px;" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Milwau</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HO0r0cWPf9Act1KdX9CeLPMTOuuZUDsvnN7xiD2DsEdbyjiW1h4Eyndr95EuGBLE2xTZui0WduECNxrfQJloBHXS0ToLgeRm_Snhg9ztrGHZAFswIMo-S-HNPoSgl0caqzizsn8fPrGF/s1600/Blog-ms.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">kee, WI is where Martin's love for architecture was fueled by living a mile from Santiago Calatrava’s iconic art museum pavilion. 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University footprint in the 6.5 sq. mi. area.</li><li>Understand construction methods and materials.</li><li>Understand education and living space standards.</li><li>Establish a design aesthetic for the campus buildings.</li><li>Understand how this campus’ infrastructure can be self-sustaining.</li><li>Stake outlines of the proposed footprints of Phase 1 buildings (the Faculty Housing Facility, Student Housing Facility, and Academic/ Community Building).</li></ul>Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-54328428544113415492010-11-19T12:52:00.007-05:002010-11-19T15:31:56.103-05:00The Itinerary<span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, December 4, 2010</span><br /><ul><li>5:00 pm - leave I<span style="font-size:100%;">ndiana</span>polis - flight route is Atlanta to Paris</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, December 5 </span><span style="font-size:85%;">(now a 5-hour time difference)</span><br /><ul><li>1:45 pm - leave Paris for Douala, Cameroon</li><li>8:15 pm - arrive in Douala</li><li>Staying at <a href="http://www.chariothotelcameroon.com/index.php">Chariot Hotel</a> in Buea, South West Region, Cameroon</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, December 6</span><br /><ul><li>Brief visit at the Baiyee Family Home in Mutengene</li><li>Depart for Tali</li><li>Staying at a residence in Tali (5 nights)</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, December 7</span><br /><ul><li>Presentation of planning documents and community study outcomes to the Tali I Traditional Council</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, December 8</span><br /><ul><li>Visit the campus site via the Mpomba footpath</li><li>Visit the campus site via Bara Road</li><li>Field work on site</li><li>Sarah, Corrie, and Kathy present to women of the region about being a woman who is educated, professional, and a leader </li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, December 9</span><br /><ul><li>Field work at the African University site</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, December 10</span><br /><ul><li>Field work at the African University site</li><li>Cultural event and celebration</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, December 11</span><br /><ul><li>Depart Tali for Buea</li><li>Visit the<a href="http://ubuea.net/"> University of Buea</a></li><li>Meet with local contractors</li><li>Meet with the African University Planning Board</li><li>Visit His Excellency Enow Tanjong's residence in Buea</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, December 12</span><br /><ul><li>Visit <a href="http://rclimbe.org/">Rotary Club of Limbe</a></li><li>Lunch at the Baiyee Family Home in Mutengene</li><li>Depart Mutengene to Yaounde, Center Region, Cameroon</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, December 13</span><br /><ul><li>10:00 am - audience with the <a href="http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/ambassador.html">United State Ambassador to Cameroon</a>, His Excellency Robert P. Jackson in Yaounde</li><li>Depart Yaounde to Buea</li><li>Staying at Chariot Hotel in Buea</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, December 14</span><br /><ul><li>11:30 am - depart Cameroon for Paris</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, December 15</span><br /><ul><li>10:50 am - depart Paris for Minneapolis</li><li>5:49 pm - arrive in Indianapolis</li></ul>Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153996666853203546.post-60417559164194574312010-11-18T13:08:00.007-05:002010-11-18T18:10:45.005-05:00Project Background—Building the Foundation<span style="font-family: georgia;">For several years, the </span><a href="http://www.aufoundation.org/" style="font-family: georgia;">African University Foundation</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> has been formulating ideas, relationships, and plans to develop </span><a href="http://www.africanu.org/" style="font-family: georgia;">African University</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> near the small village of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Tali,+Southwest,+Cameroon,+Africa&sll=39.164141,-89.25293&sspn=12.783656,24.301758&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Tali,+Tinto,+Southwest,+Cameroon&ll=7.275292,8.964844&spn=62.216723,97.207031&z=4">Tali in Cameroon, Africa</a>. Earlier this year, Schmidt Associates was selected to create a campus master plan for the new university. The private, non-profit university campus will provide excellence in education by:</span><br />
<ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li>Providing excellent spaces for higher education and life-long learning</li>
<li>Showcasing and living by the principles of sustainability, as well as the values of integrity, creativity, and excellence</li>
<li>Being a premiere example of conservation</li>
<li>Planning for a coherent and beautiful campus that respects the contextual environment</li>
</ul><span style="font-family: georgia;">The 50-year Campus Master Plan preserves and reinforces the surrounding rain forest environment, develops and maintains a cohesive campus landscape, and sets the framework for future development in an orderly fashion.</span>Corriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664382155221696072noreply@blogger.com0