28 result(s) for earth day in Community & Culture
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Baptist Charity Rescue Team Returns From Nepal With Hungarian Baby
- 4 May 2015 5:02 AM
- community & culture
The Baptist Charity’s five-member rescue team returned from earthquake-hit Nepal on Monday, after helping victims there for several days. Team leader László Pavelcze said after arriving at Liszt Ferenc International Airport that they had taken 18,000 euros worth of aid to Nepal where they were assisting the medical staff and providing health services to 300 people.
UNICEF Hungary: Earthquake In Nepal: 1 Million Children In Danger
- 27 Apr 2015 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Press Release: On April 25, 2015, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal – its deadliest earthquake in more than 80 years. The earthquake was followed by 16 aftershocks, each around a 5.0 magnitude. According to recent reports, more than 3,000 people have been killed. 40% of the country's population are children, making nearly 3 million children affected by the deadly consequences of the ...
Now On: Time Landscape, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 8 Jan 2015 8:03 AM
- community & culture
Alan Sonfist (New York, 1946–) is regarded by art historians as the greatest living exponent of the movement known as land art, earth art, or environmental art. Alongside Robert Smithson, Walter de Maria, Michael Heizer and James Turrell, he was among the first artists whose works derived their themes, and the media used to execute them, directly from nature.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Invitation: TEDxDanubia 2013, Budapest, 22 March
- 14 Mar 2013 2:55 AM
- community & culture
We would like to introduce you an unconventional conference, the TEDxDanubia. This is the first official, independently organized TEDx event in Hungary based on the legendary TED conferences. The goal of the conference is to bring together the most exciting, most innovative and most inspiring thinkers and creators of the region and cross the lines of our everyday lives.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Immigrants In Great Britain
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You may recall György Matolcsy’s infamous CNN interview in which he extolled the economic achievements of the Orbán government, which adopted his “unorthodox” policies. Matolcsy’s English is somewhat halting and while he was madly looking for words to describe the glorious Hungarian situation, he stumbled upon the phrase “fairy tale.” Well, the description of Hungary as a country that lives in ...
Earth Day At CEU, By Treehugger Dan
- 23 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Sustainable CEU held their annual Earth Day event on Friday afternoon. Represented among others, was the Satyor organic vegetable box scheme, Ecoservice, Messzelato, and Treehugger Dan's with Vedegylet. We served up free Fair Trade organic coffee and tea to the students and teachers, while explaining Fair Trade to anyone that inquired.
Environmental Hurdle Race Celebrates Earth Day In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"On April 22, U.S. Embassy Budapest staff came out to support an environmental competition in Gödöllő organized by the Green Club of Gödöllő University’s Environmental Department. Ten hurdles were set up in a park where teams of students and their parents could test their knowledge about various environmental settings and compete with each other. Among others, they learned about the soil, water, ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Baptist Charity Rescue Team Returns From Nepal With Hungarian Baby
- 4 May 2015 5:02 AM
- community & culture
The Baptist Charity’s five-member rescue team returned from earthquake-hit Nepal on Monday, after helping victims there for several days. Team leader László Pavelcze said after arriving at Liszt Ferenc International Airport that they had taken 18,000 euros worth of aid to Nepal where they were assisting the medical staff and providing health services to 300 people.
UNICEF Hungary: Earthquake In Nepal: 1 Million Children In Danger
- 27 Apr 2015 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Press Release: On April 25, 2015, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal – its deadliest earthquake in more than 80 years. The earthquake was followed by 16 aftershocks, each around a 5.0 magnitude. According to recent reports, more than 3,000 people have been killed. 40% of the country's population are children, making nearly 3 million children affected by the deadly consequences of the ...
Now On: Time Landscape, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 8 Jan 2015 8:03 AM
- community & culture
Alan Sonfist (New York, 1946–) is regarded by art historians as the greatest living exponent of the movement known as land art, earth art, or environmental art. Alongside Robert Smithson, Walter de Maria, Michael Heizer and James Turrell, he was among the first artists whose works derived their themes, and the media used to execute them, directly from nature.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Invitation: TEDxDanubia 2013, Budapest, 22 March
- 14 Mar 2013 2:55 AM
- community & culture
We would like to introduce you an unconventional conference, the TEDxDanubia. This is the first official, independently organized TEDx event in Hungary based on the legendary TED conferences. The goal of the conference is to bring together the most exciting, most innovative and most inspiring thinkers and creators of the region and cross the lines of our everyday lives.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Immigrants In Great Britain
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You may recall György Matolcsy’s infamous CNN interview in which he extolled the economic achievements of the Orbán government, which adopted his “unorthodox” policies. Matolcsy’s English is somewhat halting and while he was madly looking for words to describe the glorious Hungarian situation, he stumbled upon the phrase “fairy tale.” Well, the description of Hungary as a country that lives in ...
Earth Day At CEU, By Treehugger Dan
- 23 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Sustainable CEU held their annual Earth Day event on Friday afternoon. Represented among others, was the Satyor organic vegetable box scheme, Ecoservice, Messzelato, and Treehugger Dan's with Vedegylet. We served up free Fair Trade organic coffee and tea to the students and teachers, while explaining Fair Trade to anyone that inquired.
Environmental Hurdle Race Celebrates Earth Day In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"On April 22, U.S. Embassy Budapest staff came out to support an environmental competition in Gödöllő organized by the Green Club of Gödöllő University’s Environmental Department. Ten hurdles were set up in a park where teams of students and their parents could test their knowledge about various environmental settings and compete with each other. Among others, they learned about the soil, water, ...