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2017 Schmink Outstanding Dissertation Awardee presenting special Tropilunch on Indigenous mobilization and livelihoods in Brazilian Amazon
October 16, 2018 featured Patricia Delamonica Sampaio

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Thaissa Sobreiro, the 2017 winner of the Marianne Schmink Outstanding Dissertation Award will be in Gainesville to present her dissertation “Indigenous mobilization and multi-local livelihood strategies in the Middle Rio Negro, northwestern Brazilian Amazon” during a Special Tropilunch in October. Dr. Sobreiro received her PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology
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Nature art activity available for TCD community
October 15, 2018 featured Patricia Delamonica Sampaio

Would you like to take a break and let nature inspire your creativity in a different way than to study for courses, read papers and write grants? TCD is offering two activities for you to choose from: Mandala coloring (from UF counseling and Wellness Center) and rubber stamp carving for printmaking (see images and descriptions
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2018 TCD Annual Orientation & Gathering *New Venue*
August 27, 2018 featured Patricia Delamonica Sampaio

Friday, August 31, 12:30 – 4:30 w/ lunch Terrace Room, UF Norman Hall *New venue* WHO * Everyone is welcome to attend! Any student and faculty member with interest in ‘conservation and development’ whether they are pursuing a TCD certificate or not. * If you already consider yourself a TCD student, please invite others that
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Have a great summer!
April 26, 2018 featured Patricia Delamonica Sampaio

The Center for Latin American Studies and the Tropical Conservation and Development Program wish you a great summer and a successful fieldwork.

PhD student presents work supported by TCD Program
February 3, 2018 featured Patricia Delamonica Sampaio

PhD student presents work supported by TCD Program Ana Luiza Violato Espada, a 2nd-year PhD student of School of Forest Resources and Conservation with concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development at University of Florida (UF) is participating in the 24th Annual International Society of Tropical Foresters Conference at Yale University, New Haven, February 1-3, 2018.
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Fieldwork Festival
January 23, 2018 featured Patricia Delamonica Sampaio

The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies cordially invites you to participate in a Fieldwork Festival. February 9, 2018. ||  1:00 – 4:30pm ||   Reitz Union (rooms 3315 & 3320) The festival begins with an interactive workshop designed to build on and develop fieldwork skills and strategies for research, practicum and internship projects. Following,
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