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Glocal (adjective), pronounced /ˈɡlōk(ə)l/, is defined as “reflecting or characterized by both local and global considerations” (definition from: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/glocal). Field experiences, internships, volunteer opportunities which occur abroad I think at times encroaches upon this word: glocal. This is because in some cases, individuals are contributing to efforts taking place locally for a global cause.  One example could be the programs which deal with sustainability. Currently, the various efforts which encourage sustainable practices may differ from one city to the next and are likely to be structured in a way as to accommodate how the…read more

Back in September, a discussion surrounding the assigned reading “Food appropriation through large scale land acquisitions” (Rulli & D’Odorico, 2014) was pursued in regional groups. After being provided an opportunity to talk freely about subjects which arose from the reading and  during discussion, it was quite clear that the paper had many questionable aspects in its study that proposed a possibility in closing the yield gap through large scale land acquisitions (LSLAs). Questionable aspects included the the authors’ assumptions of the crops produced from LSLAs to be used to increase food security of the…read more