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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kalu Yala internship<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> in and around Panama City, Panama<span style='color:#1F497D'> are available for the 2012-13 academic year.</span>Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had interns from <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=205739442833226864289.0004b6d2e18d75f77fca4&msa=0&ll=32.337455,-11.461154&spn=152.304306,20.039062" target="_blank">36 states, 11 countries and 77 colleges</a> and we'd love to have some of your students come down this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.kaluyala.com/community/interface/" target="_blank">Kalu Yala</a> is a sustainable community that will be built in the mountains about 45 minutes outside Panama City, Panama. Internships take place in 3 venues: building the town's foundation in the <a href="http://www.kaluyala.com/community/designing-the-village/a-tour-of-the-valley/" target="_blank">Kalu Yala valley</a>; creating relationships in the neighboring town of San Miguel with a population just over 500; and figuring out the business logistics of building a city in Panama City. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fall programs include: <br>* Agriculture<br>* Animal Science<br>* Biology<br>* Business Development and Entrepreneurship <br>* Community Outreach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>* Digital Development<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>* English as a Second Language<br>* Outdoor Recreation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Interns are encouraged to come up with and implement their own semester project. Some interns choose to do solo projects while others work in groups to make their dream a reality. Along the way, our Program Directors are always happy to help them plan and lend a helping hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Some of the most recent intern projects include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Identification project of native insects and plants</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Locating and mapping river tributaries</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Planning, building and planting gardens in the valley, San Miguel and Panama City location</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Designing, marketing and hosting art shows and networking events in Panama City</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Trail creation and mapping with viewing deck construction</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Low ropes course feasibility study</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Design and building of <a href="http://www.kaluyala.com/community/designing-the-village/a-tour-of-the-valley/" target="_blank">basecamp's </a>first structures with materials harvested from the Kalu Yala valley</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Teaching English in the elementary school in the rural village of San Miguel</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Creation of an after-school science club in San Miguel</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- The first written history and census of the town of San Miguel</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Study of women's health care in San Miguel and surrounding areas</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Building an animal shelter including its design and milling the wood</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Creation and design of the <a href="http://www.kaluyala.com/community/interface/" target="_blank">Kalu Yala blog </a>which receives over 6,000 visitors a month</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Creation of a pizza oven with natural materials from the Kalu Yala valley</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You can see some of the fun in this video by a Summer 2012 intern: <a href="http://youtu.be/vGnLxAOn1cs" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/vGnLxAOn1cs</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The staff is willing to assist students who wish to acquire academic credit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Working to build a truly sustainable community, Kalu Yala is founded on the core tenants of culture, new urbanism architecture, organic food, wellness, recreation, education, preservation, and conservation of the natural environment. The Kalu Yala Valley is located in the rainforest highlands of Central Panama in a 7,000-acre valley that backs up to the Chagres National Park. The internship program allows students and young professionals to come to Panama and gain cultural exposure, work experience, and knowledge in order to create a project that will ultimately help shape this sustainable community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming semester dates:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fall Internship: September 3rd- November 18th <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Spring Internship Dates: January 14th- April 12th <i>(Early Admission Deadline: October 1st)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I've attached the Fall 2012 Information Packet. Those interested in applying can fill out the application form <a href="http://tinyurl.com/d6jum52" target="_blank">here</a> or email <a href="mailto:internships@kaluyala.com" target="_blank">internships@kaluyala.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please let me know if you have any further questions,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks so much,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kate Stice Stewart</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kalu Yala Intern, Summer 2010</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kalu Yala Internship Ambassador 2012</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Website - <a href="http://www.kaluyala.com/" target="_blank">www.kaluyala.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>YouTube - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/kaluyala" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/kaluyala</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kaluyala" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/kaluyala</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/kaluyala" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/#!/kaluyala</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>