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Realizing My Dream: How I Founded Ethos Water
GLOBAL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SERIES
Peter Thum Founder Ethos Water & Vice President Starbucks Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:30 am to 1:30 pm The Athletic Club of Columbus Register onlinePresented with support from NationwideA dream of providing clean drinking water to disadvantaged children in the developing world is now bottled and sitting in your Starbucks neighborhood cooler. Join us as we meet the man trying to alleviate a world water crisis that affects more than one billion people and has been identified as one of the largest public health issues of our time - one bottle at a time.... |
A Young Professionals Evening with Linda Gradstein
WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SERIES
Reporter/Israel Correspondent for NPR, Washington Post, and the BBC Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:30 to 7 pm BOMA Register online
Presented in partnership with the Columbus Jewish Federation
 Voices Heard
WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SERIES
Esther Silver-Parker Senior Vice President of Diversity Relations, Wal-Mart President, International Women's Forum Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:30 am to 1:30 pm The Athletic Club of Columbus Register online
Presented by Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter and with support from Nationwide
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| Aayo Ifis means a BRIGHT FUTURE for Somali youth
CCWA summer journalism program trained 60 Central Ohio students
After 5 weeks of intense instruction in the fundamentals of journalism, this year's edition of Aayo Ifis -- translated as "bright future" in Somali -- rolled off the presses to the great pride (and relief) of the students and staff who worked to make it possible.
 Journalism is the perfect outlet for facilitating intercultural interaction, says Stephanie Calondis Geiger, which is why CCWA was willing to allocate so much of her time (as our Director of Youth Programs) toward making this program partnership a success.
"Reporting gives students a reason to talk with people they never would have approached before because they have to interview them for a story assignment," she says. "In this particular case, it also gave non-Somali people an excuse to talk to kids in their community they may have wanted to connect with before but they perhaps felt intimidated or worried about making cultural mistakes and so they decided to essentially opt out of dialogue." 
Calondis Geiger added that the program had many other positive implications for the young people who participated, beyond cultural exposure. To read her reflections on the program, including the goals and activities, please keep your eyes on our website!
This program was delivered in partnership with Lorz Communications and Helping Africans in New Directions (HAND).
Culture Camp modules deliver summer fun
 In partnership with the Thurber House, Short Stop Center, the Sierra Club, and Columbus Parks and Recreation, CCWA youth programs staff infused existing summer camps/youth trainings with intercultural elements. This included simulations, writing exercises, a Silk Road music workshop, and a giant kickball game which brought together Somali teens with other local youth. This summer was the pilot year of this type of partnership opportunity and we plan to offer it again next year!
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In their words...
Aayo Ifis graduation remarks from Safia Sheikh
Safia is a graduate of the summer journalism program who will attend OSU in the fall. She was asked by our staff to make remarks at the closing ceremony July 31. Here is what she said on behalf of the group: "Did you know that in the United States Constitution, the First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press? This means that people can receive the news and others can report it without fearing the government. That is not necessarily true for the many countries that don't have this freedom. My journalism class learned about press freedoms from one of our speakers, Frank Smyth, who is from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Smyth, who came all the way from Washington D.C., talked to us about Nasteh Dahir Farah who was a contributor to BBC and The New York Times who was killed this past June in Kismayo, most likely because he wrote stories that certain people did not want printed. Somalia is rated the second most dangerous place for journalists, after Iraq..."...Read (and comment on) the rest of Safia's address on our blog |
 Sharing perspectives on Georgia conflict
Upcoming web discussion will allow YOU the chance to ask questions!
Our staff and interns are in the process of reaching out to local, national, and international stakeholders who can provide opinions and facts about the current actions in Georgia. This situation has already led to significant civilian casualties, injuries, and displacement. What does it mean for the U.S. relationship with Russia, and by extension Russia's allies? What is the impact for regular citizens? We plan to arrange an online discussion format, with options that include: "live" discussion, bulletin board, and/or "Ask an Expert" email submissions. Please let us know if this is of interest and we'll notify you of any opportunities. You can do this by sending a blank email to Stephanie with "Georgia discussion interest" in the subject line. Also, if you have recommendations for commentators, please let us know! |
Area experts make policy recommendations
Columbus Collaborative proves to be a great forum for idea exchange
"The US has entered the early
stage of the repayment phase of its war-time borrowing program.
If policy makers continue to ignore the inevitable, the economic consequences
will be severe,"said Dr.Stephen Buser in an advisory memo drafted to a "President McBama" following our June 10 symposium. Buser is Professor of Finance Emeritus at the Fisher College of Business. This event, in partnership with WOSU, sought to provide a forum for audience interaction with local experts on global issues. These experts included Dr. Richard Hermann of the Mershon Center, Dr. Peter Schramm of the Ashbrook Center, and Buser. You can always read summaries of past event and/or links to content-related info at the Resources page of our website.
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Urgent call for Great Decisions volunteers
There are still a few opportunities left to volunteer one hour of your
time for the Great Decisions program. Lecturers still needed for the
following topics and sites:
- Private Philanthropy, Friendship Village of Dublin, September 4, 2 to 3 pm
- EU at 50, Delaware Senior Center, September 23, 1 to 2 pm
- EU at 50, Wesley Glen, October 14, 2 to 3 pm
For more information, contact Maria Bowman.
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Lecture & reception: The Honorable Mary Robinson
October 9, 2008
4:30 pm - Weigel Hall, OSU
Seats going fast! RSVP today to
oct9@jgippm.ohio-state.edu
Symposium: Respect for International Law
October 24, 2008
11:30 am-1:30 pm - The Athletic Club of Columbus
Presented in partnership with UNA-USA Columbus
International Education Summit
November 14, 2008
7:30 am to 12 noon - OCLC in Dublin
Educator presenters needed. Contact Stephanie Calondis-Geiger for topics and other detials!
2009 International Awards Ceremony
March 3, 2009
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Columbus Convention Center
March 3, 2009
Honoring The Ohio State University and President Gee
International Educator of the Year nominations accepted.
Contact Stephanie Calondis-Geiger for timeline and application detials.
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Jain Art Exhibited dowtown in September
Photos of Jain art and temples in India will be displayed on the first floor of the Rhoads Tower, 30 East Broad Street, during the month of September. An opening program is being planned. For information, please contact Dr. Tansukh Salgia.
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce members invited to visit TechColumbus September 3 from 5 to 7:30 pm. During this interactive event you will learn more about TechColumbus and its companies, take a tour of the facilities, and participate in one-on-one business match-making with TechColumbus companies and SACC-Ohio members. RSVP to this event by August 25 by emailing Jessika Ferm or calling her at 614-441-8972.
The Columbus International Festival
Annual International Buffet and Silent Auction
Sunday, September 14, 2008
5 to 7:30 pm at Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), 6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin
$40 for CIP members; $45 for non-members
Call 614-221-0034 or visit www.cipcolumbus.org for more information.
Central Ohioans for Peace Essay Contest
COFP is accepting entries from Central Ohio college students for the 5th annual UN Peace Essay Contest. The contest will be held on October 26 at North Broadway United Methodist Church. For details on how to enter, call Samir Gharbo at 614-436-1366.
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio luncheon to feature documentary photographer as keynote speaker. The Main Event Luncheon will be held in The Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Avenue, on September 21. Dr. Susan L. Huntington will address attendees. The John C. and Susan L. Huntington Photographic Archive of Buddhist and Related Art contains nearly 300,000 original color slides and black and white and color photographs of art and architecture throughout Asia. Countries covered in the collection include India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), China, and Japan. Works range from approximately 2500 B.C.E. to the present, and documentation includes contemporary religious activities in various parts of Asia. For tickets and more information, please call the IACO office at 614-849-0290 or e-mail iaco@iaco.org.
Seeking Applicants for Prestigious International Fellowship
Submit an application if you are a prospective leader from the USA, the Russian Federation or the People's Republic of China and, having completed your first degree (at least a Bachelor's or comparable degree), have subsequently gained work experience and have already shown outstanding leadership potential in your career. A German Chancellor Fellowship allows you to carry out a project of your own design in cooperation with a German host you have selected. The program is under the patronage of the German Chancellor and also incorporates an intensive language course in Germany, a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin, a study trip around Germany and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities provide additional insights into the social, cultural, economic and political life of Germany. Candidates from all professions and disciplines, but especially individuals in the humanities, law, social sciences and economics, are eligible to apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly. Upcoming Events from local office of U.S. Commerical Service:August 24 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Kent State University The seminar will focus on REACH impact on U.S. manufacturers and what can be done to avoid interruption to European Union market access. More details at www.neotec.org/reach2008.htm. August 28 from 7:45 am to 3 pm Crown Plaza Hotel, Dayton, OH U.S. Manufacturing in the 21st Century - A Playbook for Competing Globally This conference will provide a forum for U.S. manufacturers to understand the challenges and opportunities in international business. It will also help small and medium size manufacturing companies develop a strategy to effectively position their companies and products to be competitive in new markets. More details at http://www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/usmanufacturing21stcentury.htmlSeptember 12 from 7:30 am to 2 pm Oasis Conference Center, Loveland, OH This event includes live videoconferences with senior level officials of the U.S. Embassies and the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Berlin, Brussels and Prague. More details at www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/eu.html. | |
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