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Event Reminder:
2008 Summit on Educating Ohio's Global Talent
November 14, 2008
7:30 am - noon
OCLC (Online Computer Library Center)
6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin
$50 Individuals, $25 K-12 Educators
For sponsorship information,
call Maria Bowman at (614) 229-4599 ext. 402. |
Time to renew your membership? Want to join the Council? Looking for holiday giving opportunities?
The Columbus Foundation has introduced Match Day 2.0, an opportunity for community members to increase their nonprofit investments. For every dollar donated to CCWA via Power Philanthropy (an online giving tool), Columbus Foundation will contribute an additional fifty cents. Watch your $50 gift become $75, or $1,000 become $1,500! Here's how:
1. Visit www.columbusfoundation.org by Friday, November 14, to create a Power Philanthropy username and password. This is required for participation. Questions? Contact Katie Brennan at
(614) 251-4000 or email her.
2. Visit www.columbusfoundation.org at 2 pm on Tuesday, November 18 (current Foundation donors) or Wednesday, November 19 (general public).
3. Use a credit card to make your online donation to the Council. Sit back, relax, and watch your gift automatically increase by 50%!
Each gift may be matched by a maximum of $2,500. A 3% processing fee +
$1 will be deducted from the total amount of your gift. $300,000 of matching funds are available. Special thanks to the Columbus Foundation for their generosity in supporting this initiative. |
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Election '08: The Global Impact
featuring the Honorable Bill Bradley
US Senator (1979-1997)
November 20, 2008
7:45 am breakfast, 8:30 am event
The Ohio State University Faculty Club
181 South Oval Mall
No charge (space is limited)
Click here to register
Email questions or call (202) 730-4180
This event is hosted by the Center for US Global Engagement, Columbus Council on World Affairs, John Glenn School of Public Affairs, and One Campaign. |
2009 International Awards Ceremony
March 3, 2009
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Columbus Convention Center
Terrace Ballrooms 4&5
Individuals may register online.
To purchase a table or for sponsorship information,
call Maria Bowman at (614) 229-4599 ext. 402.
The Columbus Council on World Affairs is proud to honor The Ohio State University as International Organization of the Year. This year's ceremony will feature remarks by OSU's own President Gordon Gee.
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Nominate your favorite teacher!
Upcoming: International Educator of the Year honor
You
have until November 19 to nominate, or self-nominate, an individual for
recognition at CCWA's annual International Awards Ceremony.
Each nominee's instructional focus should satisfy elements of
"International Education," which is defined as providing and/or
creating:
a. Global Context: Students see and experience relationships among
themselves, their communities and the world. Issues are not seen as
existing in a vacuum, but within a complex, dynamic web.
b. Global Content: Students learn about the geography, history,
economics and culture of other world regions. They can communicate in
more than one language. Standards are internationally benchmarked, and
assessments are aligned.
c. Global Thinkers: Students think critically and creatively across
disciplines, manage complexity, embrace technology and value diversity.
They can work effectively in cross-cultural environments, using
information from sources around the world.
d. Global Systems: Ohio's education system is benchmarked against
the highest performing systems in the world. Ohio educators are
connected to communities of practice that extend around the globe and
that bring innovative ideas and practices to our schools.
Nomination information can be accessed on our website.
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Request for Proposals
Project facilitator sought
CCWA is currently seeking an independent contractor for a four-month project (December 15, 2008 - April 30, 2009). The proposed capacity-building project, GlobalColumbus: Exploring Collaboration, is the first phase of a community-wide initiative to support defining a global voice and image for the city. The project facilitator will manage the process of the project, providing direct support to the Project Partners' Executives.
Interested individuals should contact Rhonda Nicholas at rnicholas@columbusworldaffairs.org or call (614) 229-4599 ext. 401 for further details. |
A Leader Among Leaders
CCWA staff member awarded Jefferson Center fellowship
We are proud to announce that Maria Bowman, CCWA's Director of Community Programs, has been selected for a Fellowship for Emerging Women Leaders from the Jefferson Center Academy for Leadership and Governance. Given her oversight of our Women in International Affairs committee, along with her dedication to our mission, Maria's leadership renders her worthy of this designation.
Please join us in congratulating Maria and wishing her the very best of luck during the forthcoming eight months of intensive leadership development. We look forward to the contributions she will continue to make within our organization and community.
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Young Professionals Update
Your donations at work in eastern Africa
 In May, CCWA's Young Professionals and members gathered to hear the testimony of Frank and Susan Artress, co-founders of the Foundation for African Medicine and Education as part of their spring fundraising trip to the United States. Attendees generously donated to FAME's mission "to create educational opportunities for individuals who express an interest in contributing back to their communities" in countries such as Tanzania, where there is 1 doctor for every 60,000 individuals. Since then FAME has achieved great successes, such as:
- Hearing screenings and treatment for 41 orphaned children
- Founding of the "Women's Wellness Program," which has grown from just a handful to more than 70 participants
- 15 drop-in clinics
Special thanks to members Suzanne Roberts and Roslyn Pariser for their work in organizing the event, and to all of those who provided their support. To learn more about FAME's work, visit www.fameafrica.org.
Stay tuned for our next Young Professionals event!
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Chocolate, glitter, and equality
Local youngsters enjoy a "fair trade" Halloween
 Five-year-olds scanned the horizon for red cocoa pods,
"climbed" trees to get to the fruit, wiggled their fingers to imitate the sun's
rays drying beans. Cassie Jones, a
student at Columbus
Alternative High
School, implored them to shovel the imaginary fragrant
berries into bags to be loaded onto trucks.
It was quite a workout, led by our youth group Council Fellows. These student leaders were doing educational
outreach in October at two area recreation centers in celebration of Fair Trade
month and Halloween. Their activities, adapted from a Chocolate Explorers unit
authored by TransFair, were designed to introduce many concepts to young
children. They included: where chocolate
comes from, how it gets from Africa and Latin America to their trick or treat
bags, the effort involved in being a farmer, inequities in pay for many farmers
in the developing world, the difference between "wants and needs," and the
realization that not everyone gets their basic needs met despite their own hard
work.
The unit ended with a positive
message that there are solutions to this unfair reality with the help of
community leaders of all ages everywhere in the world. One funny highlight of the day was when
Council Fellows challenged the kids to reach into our box of Halloween attire
to create their version of a farmer costume!
While this didn't go exactly as planned (think feathers, beads, and
fringe all over!) it was a funny way to end the visit. Council Fellows left the
kids with images of farmers worldwide, which contrasted with their association of a Midwest US-style grower in overalls, John Deere hats, and
Carhartt vests.
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Students, get involved!
Join Council Fellows
CCWA's youth group Council Fellows is still looking for members who are interested in taking local action on global issues! They are shown here meeting to discuss goals for the year, planning October activities with young children, and enjoying some Fair Trade Certified s'mores. To get involved, email our youth chair, Radhika Tampi (a student at Pickerington North high school).
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Youth Update
Expanding students' global horizons
Recent outreach efforts by CCWA youth programs include:
1. A meeting between students at Columbus
Alternative High
School and educators from the republic of Georgia. This was a very timely opportunity in the
wake of Russian invasion and conflict between the two former Soviet Socialist
Republics.
2. Assemblies at Central
Crossing High
school, featuring the personal reflections of
Salam Talib, an Iraqi citizen touring with the non-profit organization Wheels
of Justice. Mr. Talib shared his experiences losing friends and family as a
result of the war. He also updated the
audience about the condition of essential infrastructure in his home country
and urged that the world pay better attention to the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights. Students had many questions
for this speaker!
 3. Classroom presentations at Central Crossing allowed
students to hear two different perspectives on next steps regarding US-Iran
relations: one, a pacifist and Iranian national and scholar, the other a
military leader with vast experience with diplomacy, warfare, and military
training.
We thank the Columbus International Program, the United
Nations Association, and Central Ohioans for
Peace for their partnership in getting these speakers.
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UNA-USA Columbus
53rd Annual Columbus International Festival November 8, 2008: 10 am - 10 pm November 9, 2008: 11 am - 6 pm Veteran's Memorial, 300 W. Broad St. Join over 10,000 other Central Ohioans at this "window to the world." Experience international
cuisine, cultural traditions, arts, and more. Shop the Global
Marketplace or take part in one of the activities for children and
families. Cost: $2 to $7 (presale and group discounts). Visit their website or email festival@unacol.org to purchase tickets or for more information.
Columbus Bilingual Academy
35 Midland Avenue
Columbus Bilingual Academy is a charter school for grades 4 through 7. After full completion of the program, students will be fluent in both English and Spanish. School doors open from 7 am - 6 pm with instruction from 8 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Enrollment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and transportation are free. Teachers are certified by the state of Ohio. For enrollment information call (614) 404-0415 or (614) 324-1492.
Columbus Jewish Federation
Beyond the Fence
November 10, 2008: 7 pm
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E. Main St.
Beyond the Fence is the personal narrative and interviews of three Jewish and one African-American men who share a connection to the infamous Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Following the screening will be a presentation and discussion with guest respondents. A memorial service will be held in the Promise for Life Plaza in remembrance of the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht. The service will conclude with a Hospitality Reception including a Q&A session with the filmmaker. No cost. For more information contact Avram Kluger at akluger@tcjf.org or (614) 559-3234 or Reverend Ward Cornett at wcornett@trinitylutheranseminary.edu or (614) 384-4654.
US Department of State
Briefing 2.0
November 13, 2008: 1 - 2 pmSean McCormack, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and State Department Spokesman will answer questions submitted by viewers on YouTube. Submit your question here. Responses will be available online on November 14, 2008.
US Commercial Service
International Trade Symposium
November 14, 2008: 8 am - 3 pm
Columbus State Community College Center for Workforce Development, 315 Cleveland Ave. Room 409
This seminar will include briefings on Assessing Your Export Readiness; Export Financing; NAFTA; and Letters of Credit. Cost: $50 (includes lunch). Details available online or call (614) 287-5300.
World Affairs Councils of America
National Conference: The Global Economy
February 18-20, 2009
The Mayflower Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
The 2009 World Affairs Councils of America conference "The Global Economy: A World of Change, A World of Challenge," will feature internationally renowned finance and economics leaders who will discuss serious problems that must be addressed and propose possible solutions for some of the important matters that are facing governments worldwide as they seek to remain vital participants in the global marketplace. Cost: $450 members, $495 non-members. Click here to register.
China Education Association for International Exchange
Teachers' Tour of China
July 2009
Did the Beijing Summer Olympics spark your interest in traveling? An educational tour of China is being planned for mid-July 2009 for anyone interested in an amazing travel experience! Leaders: Susan Kopecki (a Wethersfield Art Teacher who has traveled extensively on two study tours to China) and Maria Avery (a Region 16 Social Studies Teacher who has traveled to China and Korea through exchanges and fellowships). Please email Susan or Maria by Nov 28th if interested. More info and itinerary available here. | |
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