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POWER UP AT HAGLEY
Power Up Gambia Festival & Energy Day
Sunday, April 20, 2008
10 am to 4 pm
Hagley Museum & Library
(Entrance through Buck Road)
Free entry to the Public
Join us for an exploration of power and energy… a celebration of culture and creativity.
To celebrate Earth Day, Hagley Museum & Library, together with Power Up Gambia, present "Power Up at Hagley”, a festival of educational and entertaining family activities.
Cool Exhibits on Renewable Energies : Get the latest on alternative forms of energy, green projects, and school displays. Meet with experts on biofuels; hydrogen fuel cells; photovoltaics; geothermal, wind & biomass technologies; composting and more. Visit Hagley’s exhibits on the history of solar & steam energy.
Cutting Edge Vehicles : Check out vehicles & hybrids that run on steam, hydrogen fuel cell, electricity, and more. Ride the cool UD Fuel Cell Bus or fun Mountain Wagon!
Talks & Presentations at the Soda House & Power Plant: Join us for a series of presentations throughout the day by notable industry leaders, government experts & academia. Watch mini movies put together by schools. Meet Kathryn Cunningham, Founder of Power Up Gambia, as she shares her vision to bring solar power to a Gambian hospital.
Art & Africa : Paintings by Mireille Caloghiris; African Craft; Jewelry & Art for sale; pen pal & art projects from local schools.
African Music & Dance : Dance, drum & music performances throughout the day by local performers & students.
Food : Solar Oven; Solar-Powered & Steam-Powered Popcorn Poppers; African-inspired food and more!
Don’t miss the Climate Change Exchange. Meet a panel of industry experts, including two IPCC Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, who will share their thoughts and ideas on global warming. The Soda House, 3 pm.
Power Up At Hagley
Schedule of Presentations
The Soda House Auditorium
| 10:00 am |
"A Celebration of West African Drum & Dance” |
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Dunya Performing Art,s with the Kuumba Academy & East Side Charter School |
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| 11:00 am |
Welcome Message |
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His Excellency Tamsir Jallow, Ambassador of The Gambia to the United States |
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| 11.15 am |
"Imagine a Hospital without Power…” |
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Kathryn Cunningham, Founder, with video by Jason Rita |
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| 11.45 am |
"What Power Up Gambia means for Our Hospital in The Gambia” |
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Kebbie Badgie, CEO, Sulayman Jungkung General Hospital |
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| 12 noon |
"Roots and Its Impact” |
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George Haley, Former US Ambassador to The Gambia |
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| 1:00 pm |
"Songs for Power Up Gambia” |
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Upland Power Up Gambia Ensemble, Upland Country Day School |
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| 1.30 pm |
"The Future of Wind Energy in Delaware” |
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Peter Mandelstam, BlueWater Wind |
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| 2:00 pm |
"What the U.S. is doing about Renewable Energies” |
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Scott Minos, US Department of Energy |
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| 2.30 pm |
"Making a Difference: Delaware’s Efforts on Renewable Energy " |
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Scott Lynch, Delaware Energy Office |
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| 3:00 pm |
"The Climate Change Exchange” |
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Chris Coons, John Byrne, Michael McCabe, Mack McFarland, |
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Chad Tolman, with Karl Agne |
The Power Plant
| 10:00 am |
“Renewable Energy Solutions for the Sulayman Jungkung General Hospital” |
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Digital Stories by 6th Grade Students, Sanford School |
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| 11:00 am |
“Harnessing the Power of Wind Energy” |
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Nancy Carig, Bluewater Wind |
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| 11.30 am |
“The Science Behind Fuel Cells & Their Application to Automobiles” |
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Ajay Prasad, Center for Fuel Cell Research, University of Delaware |
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| 12 noon |
“Photovoltaics: The Science Behind Solar Energy” |
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Geraldine Lenges, DuPont |
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| 12.30 pm |
“The Economics of Solar Energy” |
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Scott Johnson, SolarDock |
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| 1.30 pm |
“Our Video Pals in The Gambia” |
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Video of Children in The Gambia, as presented by 7th Grade Students, Wilmington Friends School |
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| 2:00 pm |
“Imagine a Hospital without Power…” |
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Kathryn Cunningham, Founder, with video by Jason Rita |
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| 2.30 pm |
“Life in a Gambian Hospital” |
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Lonnie Angstadt, Doctors for Emergency Service |
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| 3.00 pm |
“Creative Solutions: The Jordan Experience” |
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David Pensak |
Gunpowder Mills (Outdoors)
| 11.45 am |
“A Celebration of West African Drum & Dance” |
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Dunya Performing Arts Company, with the Kuumba Academy
& East Side Charter School |
| 2.30 pm |
“Songs for Power Up Gambia” |
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Upland Power Up Gambia Ensemble, Upland Country Day School |
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