L.I.F.E. • Lasalle Institute for Earth

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L.I.F.E. • LaSalle Institute For Earth Major capital fundraising campaign EARTH A BETTER PLACE BETTER A EARTH LET’S HELP THE YOUTH YOUTH THE HELP LET’S OF TODAY MAKE OUR OUR TODAY MAKE OF TOGETHER TOGETHER tomorro w! LaSalle Beauvais Jean-Pierre Heusele KNOWLEDGE, KNOW-HOW AND LIFE SKILLS CEO, Alliance Group OUR CORNERSTONES FOR TOMORROW Chairman of the he Institut Polytechnique LaSalle Beauvais Bigard Group Supervisory Board is a unique higher education institution Chairman of the L.I.F.E. in the Earth, Life and Environmental Campaign Committee T LaSalle Beauvais (ISAB) alumnus Sciences. These disciplines are central to the major challenges now facing society and our planet, namely protection Gérard Fries of the environment, energy renewal and food for all. Chairman of LaSalle Beauvais Technical and Scientific Director Technical, Scientific & Sustainable True to the philosophy of its founder Jean-Baptiste Development Department Veolia Environmental Services de La Salle, LaSalle Beauvais has a responsibility école Polytechnique alumnus and mission to global society: to fight poverty through education and training and promote A vision for our planet A syllabus that explores future-focused issues of concern widespread sharing of knowledge. By tackling the vital environmental issues Philippe Choquet that the planet is now facing and by fighting to young people President As a key regional player in its field, our institute poverty, we can help the world meet 21st The institute offers three five year traditional of LaSalle Beauvais wishes to promote action further afield and President century challenges and build a world for future or apprenticeship-based programmes leading of GCHERA contribute to a more sustainable world using the generations that will be more sustainable than to careers that meet the challenges of (Global Consortium for Higher Education and levers of research and education. the one we know today. 21st century society. Research in Agriculture) As future engineers in Agriculture, Food and Executive President, IALU Health, and Geology, LaSalle Beauvais students (International Association LaSalle Beauvais is committed to meeting this of La Salle Universities) are in training to become responsible executives challenge with its ambitious campaign, L.I.F.E.®, A dual mission in their companies and in society LaSalle Institute For Earth®, which focuses on: To advance research and promote the widespread sharing of knowledge by: as a whole. • development of new research using international • seeking out, inventing and developing tools and with teams working on three programmes: innovative solutions, agro-resources, food and health, and water; • training Earth, Life and Environmental International exposure • widespread sharing of knowledge and skills Sciences Engineers who are creative, LaSalle Beauvais is a founder member of through the training of lecturers/researchers pragmatic and responsible. the worldwide “Industries and Agro-resources” and students. competitive cluster and also a member of the LaSalle worldwide network. Fundamental personal values Research, develop, share and transfer: For over 150 years, LaSalle Beauvais’ identity innovation is key to LaSalle Beauvais’ mission. has been synonymous with: • respect for others despite our differences, • a spirit of justice and fairness, • a sense of responsibility and service to the community, • a commitment to fight poverty in our society. ® THE LASALLE WORLDWIDE NETWORK L.I.F.E. aND YOU KEY TO SUCCESS ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE A LASTING PARTNERSHIP For your company, as a partner of L.I.F.E., The world’s top teaching network the whole world within your reach. FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD Today, our network, founded by Jean-Baptiste For graduates, the way to a career that knows de LaSalle in the late 17th century, has: Join us in a meaningful venture with a promising future. no bounds. • 1,500 institutions in 82 countries, Whether you are a company, an alumnus or an interested and nearly 2 million pupils, individual, we invite you to support an initiative to build For LaSalle Beauvais, an ideal solution • over 70 universities in 20 countries, and a sustainable world for the benefit of future generations. for travel, sharing and exchanging skills, 450,000 students, knowledge and expertise worldwide. • a permanent seat at UNESCO.

THE LASALLE Universities ASIA & PACIFIC ISLANDS MEXICO & CENTRAL AMERICA • La Salle University • De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde • Centro de Estudios Superiores La Salle Philadelphia, USA Manila, PHILIPPINES Monterrey, Leon, MÉXICO • Lewis University • De La Salle Catholic University • Escuela Superior de Educación Integral Rural, Romeoville, IL, USA Manado, INDONESIA GUATEMALA • Manhattan Collage • De La Salle Health Sciences Institute • ICCRE Instituto Centroamericano de Ciencias New York, USA Cavite, PHILIPPINES Religiosas • Saint Mary’s College of California • De La Salle Lipa Guatemala, GUATEMALA California, USA Lipa City, PHILIPPINES • Normal Superior Benavente • Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota • De La Salle University Puebla, MÉXICO Minnesota, USA Manila, PHILIPPINES • Universidad De La Salle Bajío A.C • De La Salle – Canlubang Guanajuato, MÉXICO Biñan, PHILIPPINES • Universidad De La Salle Chihuahua A.C. SOUTH AMERICA • De La Salle – Dasmariñas Chihuahua, MÉXICO • Centre lasallien d´Ètudes Supérieures en Cavite, PHILIPPINES • Universidad De La Salle – San Jose Éducation CLÉ • De La Salle- Araneta University San Jose, COSTA RICA Port de Paix, HAITI Malabon City, PHILIPPINES • Universidad La Salle Oaxaca • Centro Universitário La Salle – UNILASALLE IMMEDIATE BENEFITS AND LONG-TERM ADVANTAGeS FOR • De La Salle-Professional Schools, Inc Oaxaca, MEXICO Canoas –RS-, BRASIL Manila, PHILIPPINES • Universidad La Salle – Cancún • Corporación Universitaria Lasallista YOUR COMPANY • Immaculate Conception College-La Salle Quintana Roo, Cancún, MÉXICO Caldas, Antioquia, COLOMBIA Ozamis City, PHILIPPINES • Universidad La Salle – Cd. Victoria • Escuela Normal Superior San Pio X • La Salle College Antipolo Tamaulipas, Cd. Victoria, MÉXICO Choco, COLOMBIA Antipolo City, PHILIPPINES • Universidad La Salle – Cuernavaca, A.C. • Fundación La Salle de Ciencias Naturales • La Salle High Secondary School Morelos, Cuernavaca, MÉXICO Caracas, VENEZUELA • Associate your company with the world of education and international Multan, PAKISTAN • Universidad La Salle – Laguna • Instituto Catecheticum • University of St. La Salle Durango, Laguna, MÉXICO Santiago, CHILE Bacolod City, PHILIPPINES • Universidad La Salle – México (ULSA) • Instituto La Crujía scientific research Distrito Federal - Cd. de México, MÉXICO Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA • Universidad La Salle – Morelia • Instituto La Salle - Florida EUROPE & NON-ENGLISH- Michoacán, Morelia., MÉXICO Florida, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA • Establish long-lasting ties with the institute, its students, graduates, • Universidad La Salle – Nezahualcoyotl • Instituto La Salle – Rosario SPEAKING AFRICA Distrito Federal - Cd. de México, MÉXICO Santa Fe, ARGENTINA researchers and lecturers • Centre Lasallien African – CELAF • Universidad La Salle – Noroeste • Instituto Lasallano de Estudios Superiores Abidjan - Riviera, AFRICA Sonora Cd. Obregón, MÉXICO (ILES) de Buenos Aires • Ecole Catholique D´Arts et Métiers • Universidad La Salle – Pachuca Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA • Invest in skills training (ECAM) Pachuca, Hidalgo, MÉXICO • Instituto Superior Pedagógico La Salle Lyon, FRANCE • Universidad La Salle – Saltillo Urubamba, Cuzco, PERU Promote your image as a socially responsible company • Enginyeria i Arquitectura La Salle Coahuila, Saltillo, MÉXICO • Instituto Superior Pedagógico “Fray Florencio • Barcelona, ESPAÑA • Universidad Marista La Salle – Guadalajara Pascual Alegre” • Fratelli Delle Scuole Cristiane - LA SALLE Guadalajara, Jalisco, MÉXICO Requeña, PERU • Engage and involve your employees in educational projects with a ROMA • Universidad Tecnológica La Salle, León • Instituto Técnico Central Roma, ITALIA León, NICARAGUA Bogotá, COLOMBIA • Insititute Polytechnique LaSalle Beauvais • Institutos Superiores La Salle (UNILASALLE-RJ) genuine focus on sustainable development Beauvais, FRANCE Niteroi - Río de Janeiro, BRASIL • Institut Reine Astrid De Mons (IRAM) NORTH AMERICA, BETHLEHEM, • IPA - Instituto Pastoral de la Adolescencia • Take advantage of a setting that fosters reflection Mons, BELGIQUE Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA • Institut Supérieur D’Architecture St.Luc de AND ENGLISH-SPEAKING • UCB – Universidad Católica de Brasilia Bruxelles AFRICA Tanguatinga, BRASIL and intellectual stimulation Bruxelles, BELGIQUE • Bethlehem University • União Brasiliense de Educação e Cultura UBEC • Instituto San Pio X Bethlehem, PALESTINE Brasilia, BRASIL Madrid, ESPAÑA • Christ the Teacher Institute for Education • Unilasalle Manaus - AM • Make use of our outstanding Agora building and our campus for your • ISAIP - ESAIP Nairobi, KENYA Manaus - AM, BRASIL Angers, FRANCE • Christian Brothers University • Universidad De La Salle - Bogota corporate events • La Salle Campus Madrid Memphis, USA Bogota, COLOMBIA Madrid, ESPAÑA • College of Santa Fe • Universidad La Salle – Bolivia • Benefit from international exposure via the LaSalle worldwide network Santa fe, USA La Paz, BOLIVIA www.ialu.net BeCOME A BENEFACTOR of L.I.F.E.® A €10 Million FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

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 BREAK NEW GROUNDS  SOW THE SEEDS  IrrigATE THE PLANET  Encourage young FOR A HEALTHY WORLD talent to THRIVE at As a partner of La Ferme du Futur®, Support the Rés’eau programme – a global ® home and abroad you will be involved in an innovative With Agrosanté , you will contribute observation network for effective local sustainable agriculture programme to the development of effective tools water management. Opt for solidarity and diversity by that is unique to France. to make food safer and the world a supporting the Access programme, and Fresh water is a rare commodity. healthier place to live in. give underprivileged people the chance With La Ferme du Futur®, LaSalle Beauvais Over one billion people still do not have to become Earth, Life and Environmental is developing an economic model for As the creator of Agrosanté®, a concept access to safe drinking water worldwide. Sciences Engineers. agriculture based on full use of resources. unique to France’s higher education system, LaSalle Beauvais addresses ObjectiVE Agriculture is of vital importance for the preventive role of nutrition in health ObjectiVE To accelerate discoveries in hydrogeology, food production, the economy and matters. To invent and promote a new set of skills, to build a global water data network the environment. Through education technologies and practices that can give and ensure that more people benefit from and research, the key priority is to help good yields while reducing undesirable ObjectiVE research findings. all countries achieve farming and food environmental impacts and dependence To promote the development of: self-sufficiency and, ultimately, • new scientific tools, economic independence. on production systems that rely on mEANs • new research strategies, external resources. • A groundwater observation network. • new scientific networks worldwide for Development of a hydrogeology facility ObjectiVE the benefit of the international community. mEANs in France that will then be implemented • To provide financial support for young • La Ferme du Futur®, a science facility in the LaSalle Universities network overseas people from underprivileged backgrounds – at the forefront of agricultural innovation, mEANs in Brazil, the Philippines and Mexico. whether from France or other nations a venue for training, experimentation • “Centre for the study of the health benefits • Teaching programme “Hydrogeology – to give them access to higher education. and world-class achievements in the field and risks of processed food”. applied to organic and/or mineral pollution”, • To enable students from developing of “bioresources and agriculture”. • Teaching programme “Food and Health”. with the support of the “Hydrise” countries in the LaSalle network, where • Teaching programme entitled “Global • International MSc degree research team. Agricultural Engineers are in chronic short observatory for markets, stakeholders “The role of the food environment in • MSc degree: “Hydrogeological exploration, supply, to specialise in this field. and government policies for non-food populations at risk”. pollution analysis and environmental agro-resources”. risk assessment”. mEAns • International MSc degree in the adaptation • Creation of 3 Access BSc degrees and production of agro-resources. in Agriculture. • Creation of 45 Access student grants.