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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!
UCCD is pleased to announce the 2009/2010 Ambassador John Price & Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series, in partnership with Westminster College and the American Express Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series.
Please join us for the first lecture in a series of six on Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at Westminster College. Richard D. Erb, PhD, Research Professor in the Economics Department at the University of Montana and former Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, will address what caused the global financial crisis and discuss the road toward sustainable economic recovery.
 Listen to a preview of Dr. Erb's lecture on Utah Public Radio's Access Utah.
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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.
Thank you for opening your homes and hearts to our International Visitors! Fall hosting opportunities will be available soon. Please note that Home Hospitality opportunities are on a first-come first-served basis.
Sri Lanka - Home Host secured
Sept 14-17: 1 Delegate examining Public Sector Administration
Indonesia - Home Host secured
Sept 30-Oct 3: 2 Delegates examining Democracy & Multiculturalism
Afghanistan/Pakistan - Home Hosts secured
Sept 30-Oct 4: 8 Delegates examining Religion in America Nigeria - Home Hosts secured
Sept 30-Oct 4: 6 Delegates examining Elementary Education
Multiregional* - Home Hosts secured
Sept 30-Oct 5: 8 Delegates examining Promoting Tolerance through Arts (New Media)
Moldova - Home Hosts secured
Oct 4-8: 8 Delegates examining Higher Education
*For a complete list of participating countries, please consult our calendar. |
2009/2010 World Affairs Lecture Series
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:30pm
The Global Financial Crisis:
Toward Sustainable Recovery
Richard D. Erb, PhD, Research Professor,
Economics Dept., University of Montana
What caused the global financial crisis? Can leaders around the globe restructure financial systems to promote financial stability and sustainable growth? With extensive monetary and financial experience, Dr. Erb, former Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, will answer these questions by reviewing current economic and financial system developments.
All lectures are free and open to the public, and held in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College. Map it with Google!
Presented by UCCD's Ambassador John Price & Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series, in partnership with Westminster College and the American Express Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series. For more information and a list of upcoming events, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org. |
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UCCD Welcomes Audrey Anderson,
Program Director
A native of Utah, Audrey recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago, with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Islamic World Studies.
Audrey lived in Amman, Jordan where she studied Arabic language, culture, and politics for 5 months. Her travels through Jordan, Syria, Turkey, and Israel served to deepen her interest and passion for cross-cultural understanding.
Audrey is committed to furthering her knowledge of foreign affairs and applying her experiences to create high-quality programs for the International Visitor Leadership Program. UCCD welcomes this talented and highly motivated professional to its team. Please add aanderson@utahdiplomacy.org to your list of contacts. |
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UCCD Bids Farewell to Nina Busuladzic
On September 15, Nina will move to Austria to pursue an advanced degree in International Studies at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna.
Nina has served as Program Director since January 2008. Nina's commitment to excellence in programming, and her enthusiasm for all things international, have enabled UCCD to successfully promote global understanding and respect between the people of Utah and other nations. Over the past two years, she has strengthened UCCD's long-standing partnership with the U.S. Department of State and National Program Agencies.
UCCD is grateful to Nina for her many contributions to the IVLP, and wishes her the best of luck in her future career. |
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The Global Impact of Citizen Diplomacy (Part IV)
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?"
Hi Dr. Mueller, thank you for your time today. I've invited our Gilman Scholarship alumni to join us today, so hopefully some are here to learn more and discuss. Since Gilman Scholarship recipients study outside the United States and I have done so myself, could you please share some examples of citizen diplomacy outside the United States that you would consider successful?
Lindsay from United States of America
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Lindsay, many other countries have public diplomacy programs that include a dimension of citizen diplomacy, for example the government of Japan sponsors the JET program. Many young people live with families, teach English, and truly come to appreciate Japanese culture and people in the process of participation. The Congress-Bundestag program would be an example involving the United States and Germany. Continue reading.
- Dr. Sherry Mueller, President, NCIV |
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UCCD Welcomes the Solidarity Center
In addition to the U.S. Department of State and seven National Program Agencies (NPAs), UCCD is pleased to collaborate with the Solidarity Center in the implementation of the International Visitor Leadership Program. The Solidarity Center was established to help workers build democratic and independent trade unions around the world. It was created in 1997 as the American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) through the consolidation of four regional AFL-CIO institutes. Working with unions, non-governmental organizations, and other community partners, the Solidarity Center supports programs and projects to advance worker rights and promote broad-based, sustainable economic development.
Other NPAs include:
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Community News
Salt Lake City Greek Festival
September 10-13, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
OPA!! Come and enjoy Greek culture at its best! Close your eyes and experience the sights, sounds and wonderful aromas of food at the 2009 Salt Lake City Greek Festival. Performances will include a variety of traditional Greek folk dances performed by local dance groups, including the traditional open circle. The Festival also gives the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake an opportunity to set aside funds to support many charities in the community.
Tickets: $3/General Admission
4th Annual Imagine Peacefest
September 19, Library Square
Imagine Peacefest is held every year in Salt Lake City, Utah in tandem with International Day of Peace, which occurs each September 21st. Imagine Peacefest is an opportunity for people to come enjoy a variety of ways to experience the concept of peace in our world. The Festival will feature local musicians, drumming for peace, youth art and films, and a powerful youth speaker, Erica Fernandez, who cared enough about her environment that she organized a movement to stop the development of a liquefied natural gas facility in her California neighborhood.
Event is free and open to all.
Rising China and its Postmodern Fate
September 23, 10:45am, Hinckley Institute of Politics
Charles Horner, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, Washington D.C.
Hinckley Forums are held in Orson Spencer Hall, Room 255 at the University of Utah. All forums are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit hinckley.utah.eduCelebration of Cultural Diversity
Saturday, September 26, 12:00 - 7:30pm, Salt Lake Art Center
The 7th Annual Multi-Cultural Festival is hosted and sponsored by Salt Lake American Muslim. This event will be located at the Salt Lake Art Center (20 S. West Temple). Activities include: Childrens activities, Sounds of Silk Exhibit with panel discussion at 1:00pm, Kenshin Taiko Japanese drummer, Sol de Jalisco Mariachi Band, Peruvian Dancers, and more starting at 3:00pm, Animated movie Azur & Asmar at 6:00pm.
Event is free and open to all.
Utah Multi-Cultural Business Expo 2009
November 17-18, 2009, Salt Lake Palace Convention Center
The first ever Utah Multi-Cultural Business Expo (UMCBE) is designed to to showcase existing businesses, to build working relationships between businesses, and to put existing businesses in the presence of potential customers such as contracting officers, buyers, or procurement agents. Activities will include tradeshow, networking social, workshops, entertainment, and recognition luncheon.
For more information, to register, or reserve a booth, please visit umcbe.org. | |
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 |
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