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A Benefit Concert |
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Featuring the Vivaldi Virtuosi with Gerald Elias, Music Director.
Sat, Dec. 12, 2009, 8pm
First Presbyterian
12 C Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsorships available
Call (801) 832-3270
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Greetings!
Summer is an opportunity for you to prepare your fresh, no-fuss recipes while broadening your cultural awareness by inviting International Visitors to your home for dinner and conversation.
Volunteer! Home Hospitality is an opportunity for you to invite a group of up to 4 emerging leaders from around the world and their interpreter to your home for dinner and conversation. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jennifer Hefti, Director of Communications, at (801) 832-3272 or jhefti@utahdiplomacy.org. | |
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Incoming International Visitors to Utah
 International Visitors are participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program administered by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. All International Visitors are accompanied by Interpreters and/or Department of State Officers.
Thailand - Home Hosts secured
Sun, July 19, Mon, July 20 or Tue, July 21; 4 Delegates, NGOs and Civic Activism
Kyrgyzstan - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
Sun, July 26 or Mon, July 27; 2 Delegates, Accreditation of Religious Education
Russia - Home Hosts secured
Tue, July 28; 5 Delegates, Disability Issues
West Bank - Home Hosts secured
Sat, July 25; 6 Delegates, Religious Diversity in America & the Role of Islam
People's Republic of China - Home Host secured
Thu, July 30; 1 Delegate, Library & Information Science
Iraq - NEEDED: One-day Cultural Guides
Sat, Aug 1, 8 Delegates; Creative Broadcasting |
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International Visitor Snapshot: ISRAEL
By Feli Anne Hipol, UCCD Communications Intern
"In the U.S., civil society is much stronger and individuals have a say. Here, you can really live life as an individual and not be forced to be part of the group in whatever you're doing. We don't have those luxuries."
-Ms. Shiri Landman,
Ph.D. Candidate of the Conflict Research, Management and Resolution Program at Hebrew University
Salt Lake City, July 16, 2009 - From June 18 through June 23, 2009, four women Delegates from Israel [pictured with Ms. Nancy McGahey (center), Executive Director, Utah Dispute Resolution] came to Salt Lake City to learn more about successful mediation models, to identify ways to promote mediation as a tool for conflict resolution, and to become acquainted with mediation programs at educational institutions. At the conclusion of their program, the Delegates shared their insights about their experiences in Salt Lake City. Continue reading. |
New Director of the Office of International Visitors Named
 Washington, D.C., July 8, 2009 -The Office of International Visitors, U.S. Department of State announced this week that Ms. Alma Candelaria will assume the role as the Office's Director on July 27th, and Kate Balcerzak will start as Special Assistant on July 13th.
UCCD looks forward to working with them in the months ahead. More information will follow. |
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The Global Impact of Citizen Diplomacy
Webchat with NCIV President, Dr. Sherry Mueller
On Tuesday, June 30, the State Alumni website held a webchat with the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) President, Dr. Sherry Mueller.
Dr. Mueller addressed questions about citizen diplomacy, including: "What is citizen diplomacy, and how is it different from traditional diplomacy?", "What does it mean to be a citizen diplomat in one's own country and what does it mean to be a citizen diplomat abroad?", "What are some successful models for citizen diplomacy in the United States and around the world?", and "How does new media impact citizen diplomacy?"
1. How can a communication strategy be created in citizen diplomacy? There should be consistency among the different messages. How can we achieve such a consistency level?
2. With regard to creating an image, a brand for a nation; what is the role of execution? In other words, citizen diplomacy is a communication tool. So, apart from the communication part, how important is the political stance of a country? How important is the performance of this particular country's business organizations?
Thanks,
Efe from Turkey
Answer
Thank you for your thoughtful questions, "Efe from Turkey." You prompt me to share some basic definitions before I answer those questions. I want to emphasize that these are definitions I used in teaching and currently use in developing training for the members of the organization I serve - the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV). (I also want to note that there is no universal agreement on these definitions.)
Traditional Diplomacy
Communication flows from government representatives to government representatives.
Public Diplomacy
Communication flows from government representatives to citizens in other countries (and increasingly the public responds to some extent, as interactive technology is increasingly available).
Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that each citizen of a country has the responsibility to help shape foreign relations - in the United States we say, "one handshake at a time." Communication flows from a citizen in one country to that of another. Continue reading. |
Diplomats Call for Increased Global Engagement
By Eight Former Secretaries of State
 Washington D.C., June 25, 2009 - Eight former U.S. Secretaries of State jointly penned an op-ed in Politico calling for a drastic increase in U.S. global engagement:
"We, former secretaries of state of different administrations and different political parties, and with differing views on many other issues, are nevertheless of one mind on this issue of critical importance to our country's national security. We call on Congress to act accordingly and fund this critical need."
Included in their calls to action were increased support for international exchange programs and public diplomacy:
"American efforts to communicate with the world are equally troubled. Staff and resources to manage print media, television and public speaking have shrunk. As regional and cultural conflicts have grown into issues of worldwide concern, our exchange programs for students and scholars have declined, along with the personnel to manage them. And we have not even begun to take advantage of the opportunity to touch people directly through the Internet."
The former top diplomats also highlighted the need for increased diplomatic staff for the State Department and USAID, and better language and other training for that staff:
"Sending diplomats abroad without language skills is like deploying soldiers without bullets." The authors supported the Obama administration's FY 2010 budget proposals aimed at addressing these issues:
"Some will say that we cannot afford to support the increase, and we recognize the economic crisis facing our country. But the reality is that we cannot afford to fail at this challenge."
The authors of the article include former Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, George Shultz, James Baker, Lawrence Eagleburger, Warren Christopher, Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell [pictured, Photo AP], and Condoleezza Rice. A full version of the letter can be read here. |
Business for Diplomatic Action Seeks Fall Interns
Business for Diplomatic Action (BDA) is a private-sector led initiative aimed at mobilizing the United States' business community for public diplomacy efforts. Interns with BDA are challenged on a daily basis to work independently on a variety of BDA efforts and initiatives as well as interact and work directly with a diverse board of senior global executives.
Time Commitment: Fall Term (Late August to December 2009). Flexible with start and end dates per student needs; 40 hours per week.
Openings: 2 in New York (which will share the listed duties); Open to international students.
NOTE: **This is an unpaid internship**
Application Deadline: July 24th, 2009
To Apply: Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Cari Guittard, Executive Director by email: cari.guittard@sf.ddb.com.
For more information, please visit Business for Diplomatic Action's website here. |
Community News
U of U Middle East Center Lecture
What is Happening Inside Iran? Sat, July 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m., Main Library Auditorium
The Middle East Center at the University of Utah will host a community talk examining the current political situation inside the Islamic Republic of Iran given by Farideh Farhi, Ph.D., of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. The talk, entitled "What is Happening Inside Iran? Between Conciliation and Oppression," will take place on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium (210 E. 400 South).
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Vietnamese Unified Buddhist Church of Utah
Sat, July 18, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Rose Park Elementary
Come experience Summer Festival, the most exciting day of the summer. Bring your family and friends with you to join the Vietnamese unified Buddhist Association for fantastic times, unbelievable food, drinks, arts, games, activities, music and performances by various professional and multi-cultural groups.
Tickets: Free Admission
For more information, please visit Summer Festival website.
The Native American Celebration in the Park
Friday, July 24, 2009, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Liberty Park
Bring your family and friends and celebrate the Native American culture! You are sure to be entertained with the Powow, arts & crafts displays, fireworks and other activities throughout the day. Delicious cultural food will also be available at the Food Court.
Powwow $5 (under 6 & over 65 Free) - All other events/activities free. For more information, please visit the Native American Celebration in the Park website.
2nd Annual Samoan Cultural Celebration Festival
July 19-25, 2009, Utah State Fair Park
The 2nd Annual Samoan Cultural Celebration Festival brings together the Samoan community in Utah and in her neighboring states. This year's celebration will feature food and crafts booths, rugby and cricket tournaments, sports actvities for the youth, scholarship programs, and nightly entertainment at its best.
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Sincerely,
Jennifer Hefti,
Director of Communications & Community Outreach
Feli Anne Hipol,
Communications Intern |
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