The final project in my PRT 5610/6610 International Tourism course required the students to create an infographic or video to conclude the public awareness campaign. I would like to share with you one video created by Sean McKenna. I commend him for his adventure into the world of video. Check it out right here or on YouTube.com . . .
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What are you doing in honor of Earth Day 2013? I started the weekend by recycling 3 old computers at the University of Utah e-waste event on Friday. I was pleased to see a wonderful long line of people donating their old cell phones, computers, television monitors, etc. The event was very well organized. We were greeted near the entrance and presented a form to complete. We were asked to turn off the car to minimize pollution . . . very appropriate for an environmentally friendly event. After turning in our form, we were invited to move forward to the drop-off point where the car was met by 10 to 12 men. The box of items in my car were quickly dispatched and I was on my way. Not even 10 minutes was required to complete the task.
What will you do in honor of Earth Day 2013? You can demonstrate your dedication to Protecting our Planet by any number of "Acts of Green" or "Global Citizenship such as, planting a tree, picking up litter, recycling materials, or even turning down your thermostat. Check out the my first edition of the "The Global Citizen" ( a "paper.li" publication).
What will you do in honor of Earth Day 2013? You can demonstrate your dedication to Protecting our Planet by any number of "Acts of Green" or "Global Citizenship such as, planting a tree, picking up litter, recycling materials, or even turning down your thermostat. Check out the my first edition of the "The Global Citizen" ( a "paper.li" publication).
Today, the Salt Lake Tribune featured a story entitled Art meets Activism on the cover of "The Mix" section of the Sunday paper. The story recounted the efforts of Ronny Edry, an Israeli graphic designer who has his students at the Salt Lake Community College how to create a poster to communicate a message to further cross-cultural understanding. An excellent illustration of how modern technology makes it possible for students to create a high quality poster that can be used to educate people via a variety of social media platforms. This is very similar to the infographic assignment in my International Tourism course. I require the students to create a poster to communicate a "Call to Action" to save an endangered species, endangered places and/or effect a difference in any number of environmental awareness topics.
Check out the excellent infographic created by one of my students this past week. This infographic was designed by Krystal Schultz. If you are interested in making a difference in saving the tigers from extinction, why not check out the suggestions on Krystal's blog.
Check out the excellent infographic created by one of my students this past week. This infographic was designed by Krystal Schultz. If you are interested in making a difference in saving the tigers from extinction, why not check out the suggestions on Krystal's blog.
What are you doing to save the earth?
Earth day 2013 is just a little over 4 days away. The date coincides with the last day of my International Tourism course, so I wanted to ensure that we made one last attempt to generate awareness for each of the issues my students have been working on this semester. The last assignment will be the creation of an infographic.
In preparation for the last assignment, I prepared an outline for the students regarding the creation of an infographic. First, I created an infographic focused on Saving the Clouded Leopard. Second, I demonstrated how to make an infographic using Piktochart.com . . . Check it out below and let me know how you might improve it.
In preparation for the last assignment, I prepared an outline for the students regarding the creation of an infographic. First, I created an infographic focused on Saving the Clouded Leopard. Second, I demonstrated how to make an infographic using Piktochart.com . . . Check it out below and let me know how you might improve it.
I love this photo . . . we need to ensure that people know that human slavery continues to exist. We need to stop the trafficking of human beings, particularly children.
Trafficking in Human Beings and Human Slavery not only exists today, it has increased 18% between 2008 and 2010. Due to the illegal nature of the activity it is difficult to obtain accurate statistics, but it is estimated nearly 21 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking (2012 statistics from the International Labor Organization).
Please check out this video entitled "One woman's story of the horrors of human trafficking" features Somaly Mam. When Somaly was sold into slavery when she was just 12 years old. Unfortunately, her grandfather sold her into a series of "owners" who forced her to work in brothels in Southeast Asia. When tourists visit many of the areas in Southeast Asia they engage in prostitution falsely believing that the people working in these brothels do so willingly. You can be part of the solution by NOT participating in these types of activities.
Please check out this video entitled "One woman's story of the horrors of human trafficking" features Somaly Mam. When Somaly was sold into slavery when she was just 12 years old. Unfortunately, her grandfather sold her into a series of "owners" who forced her to work in brothels in Southeast Asia. When tourists visit many of the areas in Southeast Asia they engage in prostitution falsely believing that the people working in these brothels do so willingly. You can be part of the solution by NOT participating in these types of activities.
Learn more at the Polaris Project website - Just click the image above.
Thank you Utah legislators for passing UT HB 163 Human Trafficking Amendments. The Governor signed the legislation into law on March 27, 2013. These amendments modified the Criminal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Judicial Code, and the Utah Office for Victims of Crime to incorporate provisions regarding human trafficking and human smuggling, including exploiting prostitution. This is a great step forward for our state . . . we must ensure that we continue pressing our legislators to further protection for minors that have been exploited illegally. Where is your state in protecting the rights of exploited youth?
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls and texts from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733). The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a non-profit, non-government organization. Please note they are NOT law enforcement or an immigration authority. Please call:
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls and texts from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733). The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a non-profit, non-government organization. Please note they are NOT law enforcement or an immigration authority. Please call:
- to report a tip;
- to find someone near you to assist with anti-trafficking resources in your area;
- to obtain training or general information, or specific anti-trafficking resources.
Sex Trafficking is a global problem. This is often overlooked by most people as existing only in the less developed areas of the world, but it happens even in America. You may have thought that slavery was limited to early history, but slavery is more widespread and involves more people today than at any other time in history. Today there are an estimated 27 million slaves worldwide. Human trafficking and slavery remain lucrative criminal enterprises that must be eliminated.
Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor holds a press conference outside Ocean Spa Massage about the latest developments.
The news can be unsettling but the reality is sex trafficking is happening even in the United States. A recent news report cited a Tampa city business, the Ocean Spa Massage was "shut down for possible human trafficking"
Humans are NOT for Sale!
We need everyone to help stop the trafficking of human beings, particularly children
What can you do?
Check out the " Real Man" videos like this one featuring Justin Timberlake. There are other video clips on YouTube, such as, Real Men Do their own Laundry with Ashton Kutcher.
What can you do?
Check out the " Real Man" videos like this one featuring Justin Timberlake. There are other video clips on YouTube, such as, Real Men Do their own Laundry with Ashton Kutcher.
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