CONFERENCE
T.Adamson will be talking about the National Geographic magazine creation, publishing and changes during long years of its history. Whereas M.Thiessen will share his experience and colourful adventure stories of photographer’s work in the world known magazine. Lectures will take place in the UL Big Hall on September 24 at 14:30 and will last for about an hour. Everyone is welcome. Participation is free.
On September 25 at 10:30 in the UL Big Hall, a press conference devoted to the National Geographic Latvia will take place.
But on September 26 in the UL Main Vestibule, 60 most colourful photos exhibition „NG ICONS” will take place. Additionally in cooperation with the UL Library the magazine unique copies since 1915 will be displayed. These copies were donated by Jelgava Spīdola gymnasium this year. The "National Geographic Magazine" editions from 1915 till 1960 with their unique trips’ descriptions, black and white photos, as well as colour drawings, and "National Geographic" editions from 1960 till present are available in the UL Library.
This event is organised by National Geographic Latvia in cooperation with the University of Latvia and the UL Library.
Background: Terrence B. Adamson has been the Executive Vice President of the National Geographic Society for 14 years; he is responsible for the local-language editions of the National Geographic magazine and other international publications. He also oversees law affairs and is responsible for coordinating and maintaining good relations with governments and entrepreneurs around the world. He is a member of the management board of the Worldwide Magazine Media Association. Since 1969 he, as a lawyer, has been working for the boards of different companies and funds. He also served on the board of directors of the State Justice Institute. Mark Thiessen has been a photographer with the National Geographic since 1990 and on staff since 1997. Thiessen has contributed to many NG articles, including "Monsters of Madagascar" (August 2000), "Search for Other Earths" (December 2002), and others. Thiessen has begun a personal photography project on wild land firefighters; to better understand and capture this world, he became a certified wild land firefighter. This spring, James Cameron, director of "Titanic" and "Avatar", choose Mark to capture how he sets a world record in solo diving to the deepest point of Earth’s oceans - the Mariana Trench. The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest non-profit scientific and educational organizations and its official edition – the National Geographic magazine - is now being published also in Latvian. Published since 1888, the National Geographic magazine offers deep insight into different cultures, nature, science and technology. The magazine reaches more than 60 million people a month. In addition to the English edition, the magazine is published also in 33 languages and the Latvian edition will be added to the list of languages as 34th. The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 with the goal to provide and spread knowledge in geography. Its mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. The National Geographic presents the world through its publications, films, television programs, music and radio, DVD, maps, exhibitions, events, information programs for students as well as through interactive media and advertising. More information at www.nationalgeographic.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/natgeo Translated by students of the professional study programme Translator of the University of Latvia.
Background: Terrence B. Adamson has been the Executive Vice President of the National Geographic Society for 14 years; he is responsible for the local-language editions of the National Geographic magazine and other international publications. He also oversees law affairs and is responsible for coordinating and maintaining good relations with governments and entrepreneurs around the world. He is a member of the management board of the Worldwide Magazine Media Association. Since 1969 he, as a lawyer, has been working for the boards of different companies and funds. He also served on the board of directors of the State Justice Institute. Mark Thiessen has been a photographer with the National Geographic since 1990 and on staff since 1997. Thiessen has contributed to many NG articles, including "Monsters of Madagascar" (August 2000), "Search for Other Earths" (December 2002), and others. Thiessen has begun a personal photography project on wild land firefighters; to better understand and capture this world, he became a certified wild land firefighter. This spring, James Cameron, director of "Titanic" and "Avatar", choose Mark to capture how he sets a world record in solo diving to the deepest point of Earth’s oceans - the Mariana Trench. The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest non-profit scientific and educational organizations and its official edition – the National Geographic magazine - is now being published also in Latvian. Published since 1888, the National Geographic magazine offers deep insight into different cultures, nature, science and technology. The magazine reaches more than 60 million people a month. In addition to the English edition, the magazine is published also in 33 languages and the Latvian edition will be added to the list of languages as 34th. The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 with the goal to provide and spread knowledge in geography. Its mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. The National Geographic presents the world through its publications, films, television programs, music and radio, DVD, maps, exhibitions, events, information programs for students as well as through interactive media and advertising. More information at www.nationalgeographic.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/natgeo Translated by students of the professional study programme Translator of the University of Latvia.
