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| 27th Vivaldi by Candlelight
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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 Nina Busuladzic, Program Director, at (801) 832-3273 or nbusuladzic@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.
Vietnam - Home Hosts secured
Aug 4-7, 4 Delegates examining Women's Rights & Prevention of Domestic Violence
Latin America* - NEEDED: 3 Home Hosts
Aug 9, 10 or 11, 10 Delegates examining Transparency and Accountability in Government & Business
Taiwan - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
Aug 9, 10 or 11, 1 Delegate examining Freedom & Democracy: Political Parties, Campaigning & Elections
Morocco - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts
Aug 13 or 14, 4 Delegates examining Promoting Interfaith Dialogue
Multiregional* - Home Hospitality not requested
Aug 18-22, 17 Delegates examining US Foreign Policy & Counterterrorism
Switzerland - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
Sat, Aug 22, 1 Delegate examining Non-governmental Organizations
*For a complete list of participating countries, please consult our calendar. |
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International Visitor Snapshot:
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
By Feli Anne Hipol, UCCD Communications Intern
"If I have to talk to an American, or anybody, I would say we have no choice but to work together in order to spread peace and tranquility among all for the benefit of human kind."
- Mr. Sheikh Isamail Nawahda, Professor of Islamic Studies,
Al-Quds University, Jerusalem
Salt Lake City, July 31, 2009 - From July 22 through July 28, 2009, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy welcomed six Delegates from the Palestinian Territories to
Salt Lake City to meet with representatives of the Muslim-American
community and observe Muslim life as a component of religious diversity
in the U.S. Their program objectives included: visit religiously
diverse communities, speak with organizations that promote interfaith
dialogue, and discuss U.S. foreign policy towards the Arab Muslim world
and the role of religion in politics and international affairs.
Meetings included Welfare Square, the University of Utah's Aziz S.
Atiya Middle East Library and Middle East Center, and the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable [pictured],
among others.
In addition, a 4-person film crew sponsored by the US
Department of State's Office of Broadcast Services captured several of
the Delegation's meetings for a documentary about Islam in America.
These segments will later be edited and broadcast in Arabic on news
programs in the West Bank and Gaza. Continue reading.
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Alma R. Candelaria Assumes Role as Director, Office of International Visitors
 Washington, D.C., July 22, 2009 - UCCD is pleased to
welcome Ms. Alma R. Candelaria to her new role as Director of the Office of International Visitors, U.S. Department of State.
Ms. Candelaria was born in El Paso, Texas
but was raised in Southern California. She majored in Political Science
at the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned a Master's Degree
with honors from American University's School of Public Administration.
Ms. Candelaria has always had a public
service bent, beginning her career locally with city and state offices.
Initially working in the district office of Congressman Esteban E. Torres
(D-California-34), Ms. Candelaria later moved to the Washington, DC office in
1987.
Ms. Candelaria has had a long and varied
career on Capitol Hill as a caseworker, Administrative Assistant, Special
Projects Coordinator and Legislative Assistant. She spearheaded two national
public policy/leadership internship programs. She joined the Clinton
Administration in 1993 as a Legislative Officer and later Chief of Staff to the
Director of the Women's Bureau in Secretary Robert Reich's Labor
Department. In the second term, Ms. Candelaria moved to the US
Small Business Administration as Senior Advisor to the Associate Deputy
Administrator for Management and Administration where she directed
administrative, congressional, and confidential projects.
In 2001, Ms. Candelaria joined the Office
of Compliance (OOC), US House of Representatives, as Deputy Executive Director
and worked there through September 2007. The OOC is an independent
non-partisan agency established within the legislative branch to administer and
enforce the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA). Ms. Candelaria helped
design and implement the Office's statutory responsibilities to educate Members
of Congress and other employing authorities of the legislative branch on the
CAA. Serving as the congressional liaison to leadership and oversight
committees, she also functioned as the press officer and external relations
contact.
In October 2007, Ms. Candelaria accepted a
term position as President of 11i Networks Inc., an information technology
company, and continued serving as an advisor. In October, 2008, she
launched Candelaria and Associates LLC, a management and government affairs
company based in Washington, DC. The connective tissue throughout all her
professional projects is public policy. Each of the companies Ms.
Candelaria advises are solutions-oriented and help solve real world
problems - whether it is cyber crime, communicating with your elected official, or
safety on the roads. She relishes understanding how policy is made and
being able to influence the process for the good.
In her down time, Ms. Candelaria enjoys
trading stock options, gardening, and writing. She recently authored a
children's book on success principles. |
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The Global Impact of Citizen Diplomacy (Part II)
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?"
Hello respected Dr. Mueller,
Does citizen diplomacy have any direct link with the demographic
change that the world will be supposedly experiencing in the near future?
Would you comment on the topic relating to demographic change within
different territories due to climatic and economic consequences?
Take
care.
Rajib L. Das, Bangladesh
Answer
Thank you for your question, Mr. Das. To answer it, I will refer to a book I am currently reading. It is The Way We'll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream
by pollster John Zogby. I heartily recommend it. One of the key
points in the book is that Mr. Zogby's polling of 18-29 year olds in
the United States reveals fundamental demographic shifts. He describes
this cohort as "First Globals." Fifty-six percent have passports and
have traveled abroad. One quarter expect to live abroad. He writes
that "they bring a consistently global perspective to everything from
foreign policy to environmental issues to the coffee they buy." Zogby's findings suggest that these younger Americans are likely to
embrace their roles as responsible citizen diplomats more readily and
be better equipped to address global climate and economic problems in
cooperation with counterparts in other countries. I certainly see this
in the audiences of young people I interact with as I travel around the
United States visiting NCIV members and promoting the book I
co-authored with Mark Overmann, Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development (published October 2008 by Georgetown University Press.)
- Dr. Sherry Mueller, President, NCIV |
NCIV Seeks Applicants for Paid Fall Internships
Washington, D.C. - Know of a college student or young professional eager
for more experience with citizen diplomacy? Please encourage them to apply for
the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) 2009 Paid Staff Internship. NCIV interns work on substantive projects in support of the network and
have opportunities to pursue professional development and represent the
organization at outside events. Interns
can receive academic credit for their work, and - thanks to the generous support
of donors such as Ann Valuchek and Larry and Dora Chastang - receive $8.25 per hour; for a full-time, ten week internship, this totals
$3,300.
More information about the
internship is available by visiting idealist.org. Interested applicants should send their cover
letter, resume, writing sample, and references to Chris Bassett at
cbassett@nciv.org and are also welcome to write with any questions about the
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BDSI Host Families & Volunteers Needed
 Interested in hosting performers from around the world? If so, serve as a host family and volunteer in all aspects of the Bountiful/Davis Summerfest International August 2-10, 2009! Host families are responsible for meals, lodging and
transportation to and from performances at Bountiful City Park and
other locations. Participating groups include: China, Hungary, Poland,
Romania, Spain and South Korea. Thank you!
Contact:
Bountiful/Davis Art Center
Phone: 801-292-0367
Host families: trixee@bdac.org
Volunteers: julie@bdac.org
General information: www.bdac.org
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Community News WorldStage! - "World Travelers"
Mon, Aug 10, 8:00 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center
At the "World Travelers" first stop you will experience the traditional dances and music from Godollo, Hungary with the Bartak Folkdance Ensemble. You'll visit Poland next, with the music and dance traditions of 'MALY SLASK' from Radzionka, Poland. The "World Travelers" final stop is Botosani, Romania, featuring Klezmer musicians Moldavian - Rose and dancers Cultural Society Orpheus.
Tickets: Free Admission
Web: Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Bountiful/Davis Summerfest International (BDSI)
Aug 6-8, 2009, Bountiful City Park
The BDSI arts festival features international folk dance and music groups from around the world. The festival also includes artists and crafters, food booths and a children's art yard.
South Jordan City's "International Days"
Aug 10-15, South Jordan
Dancers and musicians from Hungary, Mexico, Poland and the USA will celebrate South Jordan City's Sesquicentennial during the City's first "INTERNATIONAL DAYS" August 10-15. Highlighting the week's activities will be "Folklore Fun & Summer Bash" at The District on Friday August 14 (free) and "Concerts of Culture" at Bingham High School on Saturday August 15 (pre-sale $5 and at the door $6).
Ferragosto - Italian Cultural Street Festival
Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Pioneer Park
Ferragosto is a free family event featuring live entertainment, Italian food and crafts. Highlights include Colosimo's Sausage Eating Contest, Italian wine and beer. Don't miss the Italian-American karaoke, car and motor Scooter/Show, historical photo and art gallery, and free Italian movies!
Web: Italian in Utah
International Folk Festival
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Sandy City Amphitheater
Join Narodna international folk dance group and friends, including groups from Russia, Slovak Republic, Israel and Mexico,
for an evening of international music and dance. Come early for the best seats.
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Please submit your stories and pictures to UCCD's bi-monthly e-newsletter. Keep updated about UCCD by visiting our website. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Hefti,
Director of Communications & Community Outreach
Feli Anne Hipol,
Communications Intern |
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