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Greetings!
As we welcome numerous international delegations to Utah through the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program this Spring, participate in Home Hospitality and invite emerging leaders from around the world to your home for dinner and conversation.
Bring your own lunch and join us this Friday for our monthly Global Lunch Forum. Learn about the numerous substantive and procedural differences between the U.S. and the French judicial systems in dealing with terrorism and export control.
On Tuesday, February 9, attend Dr. Bruce McKenzie Everett's lecture on The Quest for Sustainability: Climate Change & Economic Growth.
There are many more opportunities to volunteer and engage as Citizen Diplomats, so join us and read on.
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Incoming International Visitors to Utah
 International Visitors are participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. All International Visitors are accompanied by U.S. Department of State Interpreters and/or English Language Officers. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Audrey Anderson, Program Director, at aanderson@utahdiplomacy.org or (801) 832-3273.
FEBRUARY 2010
France - Home Hosts secured
Feb 3-6: 2 Delegates examining Counter-Terrorism & the U.S. Justice System
Europe*: Home Hosts secured
Feb 11-16: 6 Delegates examining Religion & Community Activism
Indonesia - Home Hosts secured
Feb 13-17: 2 Delegates examining Democracy & Multiculturalism
MARCH 2010
Russia - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts
March 4 or 5: 10 Delegates examining Implementing Codex Alimentarius Standards
Poland - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
March 7, 8, or 9: 2 Delegates examining Local Government & Regional Economic Development
Multiregional* - NEEDED: 5 Home Hosts
March 13: 19 Delegates examining State & Local Government
Slovak Republic - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts
March 11 or 12: 5 Delegates examining Anti-Corruption Issues and NGO Leaders
Germany - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
March 18: 3 Delegates examining Countering Right-Wing Extremism
India - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts
March 28, 29, or 30: 4 Delegates examining Multiculturalism & Religious Pluralism
*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit our website.
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Global Lunch Forum:
The French Counter-Terrorism Model
Global Lunch Forums provide you the opportunity to meet with International Visitors in an informal lunchtime roundtable discussion, and gain insights into a broad range of international issues.
The Forums are held monthly, and are free and open to all. RSVP is not required. Bring your own lunch (cookies and water are provided) and join us for this month's roundtable discussion on:
Friday, February 5, 2010, noon-1:00 p.m.
The French Counter-Terrorism Model
Westminster College
Gore School of Business, Room 134
1840 South 1300 East | Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
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(No classes on Fridays. Free event and ample parking available.)
Mr. Pierre BELLET, Director, Office of International Mutual
Assistance in Criminal Matters, Bureau de l'Entraide Pénale
Internationale (BEPI), Ministry of Justice, and Ms. Fanny BUSSAC,
Deputy Prosecutor, Anti-Terrorist Section, Office of the Prosecutor of
Paris, Ministry of Justice, will discuss the French counter-terrorism model and compare it to
that of the United States. Learn more.
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2009/2010 World Affairs Lecture Series
 Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:30pm
The Quest for Sustainability:
Climate Change & Economic Growth
Bruce McKenzie Everett, Ph.D.
Professor of Business,
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy & Georgetown's School of Foreign Service
In a world of accelerating technological and social change, we face unprecedented complexity regarding the global economy and the environmental challenges it poses. To what extent do we really understand the science of climate change? Can we address climate change through modest lifestyle changes or are the trade-offs between economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions simply too severe? Can technology save us? With over three decades of experience in the energy business as a government official, oil industry executive, teacher and commentator on energy policy, Dr. Everett will interpret the relationship between economic growth and climate change. Learn more.
This lecture is presented as part of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy'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. All lectures are free and open to the public, and held in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at Westminster College.
Overflow parking available at Sugar House Stake House
1100 E. 1700 South | Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 |
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International Book Group
 In honor of Valentine's Day, the International Book Group will meet at the Home of Wendy & Lawrence Leigh for a potluck and good read. Whether you "master the art of French cooking" or wish to dive into French culture, you won't want to miss an opportunity to learn how Julia Child single handedly awakened America to the pleasures of good cooking. Create your favorite recipe and join us on:
Wednesday, February 17, 7:00 p.m.
My Life in France by Julia Child with Alex Prud'Homme
At the Home of Wendy & Lawrence Leigh
368 11th Ave. | Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Register in person at the King's English Bookshop or email Wendy Foster Leigh, Book Group Leader. Registration is free and open to all. Books are available for purchase at the King's English. Indicate that you are a member of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy or of the King's English and receive a 10% discount. Learn more. |
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Host International Students for Dinner
Westminster International Student Hosting (W.I.S.H.) Program
 The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, in partnership with Westminster College's Diversity & International Center, offers Westminster's international students the chance to experience Home Hospitality. [International Students from China pictured with Home Host Wendy Leigh.]
Volunteer now! Host exchange students for dinner and conversation, and contribute to making their stay in Utah unforgettable. As Brazilian student Guilherme Santos states, "The exchange of ideas and values we shared that night were of great value to me."
When?
Saturday, February 20, 6-9 p.m. or
Saturday, April 10, 6-9 p.m.
How it works:Select one of two dates. Individual students or groups of up to 4 students will be assigned to you. Once assigned, you will receive information about your guests. On the assigned date, you will pick up your guests at Westminster College's Circle in front of Converse Hall (Admissions) on the east side of campus off of 1300 East and return them to campus at 9 p.m. Benefits for Home Hosts:
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Befriend students who are far from home
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Learn about other customs and cultures through the eyes of young men and women
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Help students shape a positive view of the U.S.
Sign up!
Please call (801) 832-3272 or simply reply to this email.
Learn more
In Intersections, Westminster's Diversity & International Center Newsletter, Brazilian student Guilherme Santos shares his experience participating in Home Hospitality on page 11. Continue reading. |
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Meet UCCD's Spring Interns
This Spring, UCCD is pleased to welcome two Westminster College students to serve as Interns in the International Visitor Leadership Program, and act as ambassadors for the organization on campus and in the community. Interns are critical to UCCD and contribute hard work and dedication while learning new skills. We are deeply grateful for their service. Please make sure to add intern@utahdiplomacy.org (appears as UCCD Intern) to your list of contacts.
 Vanna Keo serves as a Communications Intern and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a minor in Communications at Westminster College. Originally from Cambodia and born in Thailand, Vanna came to the U.S. when she was one, and was raised in California and Utah. She speaks, reads, and writes Khmer. During her free time, she enjoys basketball, working out, movies, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
 Melissa Smolley serves as Program Associate Intern and is a senior at Westminster College, pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Anthropology. She is deeply fascinated by cultures and international relations. As the Program Associate Intern, she wishes to help foster and strengthen the bond between our local and foreign communities. Her passions include traveling, photojournalism, human rights activism, philosophy, religion, and artistic traditions of all media.
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UCCD To Attend 2010 NCIV National Meeting
Washington, DC - The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy will attend the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) 2010 National Meeting on February 10-13, 2010, in Washington, DC. The National Meeting has attracted a record number of participants - over 600 - representing community organizations from around the country, National Program Agencies, and the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Visitors and Office of Language Services. UCCD staff will travel to Washington, DC to deepen its understanding of U.S. public diplomacy, U.S. foreign policy, and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The National Meeting also gives UCCD the opportunity to increase the number of International Visitors to Utah by promoting the state as a year-round destination, and a prime location for professional exchanges and exceptional cultural activities. Learn more. |
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Community News
Peking Acrobats
February 4-5, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City
This troupe is so adored, we keep bringing them back for sold-out performances. The Peking Acrobats do it all, fire, knives, acrobatics, and balance. Whether dangling high above the stage or simultaneously spinning 100 plates on bamboo sticks, the performers know how to make the impossible appear effortless.
Cost: $21.50-$29.50
For more information, please call (801) 581-7100 or visit www.kingsburyhall.org
African Film Festival: National Traveling SeriesFebruary 9-18, 2010, Various Times & Locations
The African Film Festival: National Traveling Series is sponsored by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) in conjunction with the exhibition Africa: Arts of a Continent, which highlights African art objects drawn from UMFA's permanent collection. For more information and a complete schedule, please call (801) 581-7332 or visit UMFA's calendar.
Night of Lord Shiva
February 14, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork
Night of Lord Shiva will be celebrated in the Krishna temple at Spanish Fork with classical Indian dance, drama, a sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Shiva, the chanting of Lord Shiva's 108 names, music, and feasting.
Cost: Free
For more information, please call (801) 798-3559 or visit www.utahkrishnas.org
Interfaith Music Tribute Building a World of Harmony
February 14 -21, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Tabernacle, Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable presents their annual Interfaith Musical Tribute. Performances include: Musical performers from Mainland China, Presbyterian SL Scots, Buddhist & Hindu Dancers, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Greek Orthodox, Baha'i, Sikh, Latter-Day Saint, Protestant and others, including an Interfaith Choir.
Cost: Tickets are required for this event
For more information, call (801) 570-0080 or visit www.lds.org
Chinese New Year FestivalFebruary 20, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Salt Lake City Library (Main) The Chinese New Year Festival is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with music, dance, and more. The Festival will bring the Chinese community in Utah together and promote mutual understanding between Chinese and Americans. Cost: FreeFor more information, please call (801) 524-8200 or visit the www.slcpl.lib.ut.usDanceBrazilFebruary 26, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City Is it martial arts, or is it dance? Forbidden to learn formal combat, 16th century Brazilian slaves disguised self-defense with traditional African dances. It's modern incarnation: Capoeira. And nobody has mastered the movement and music of Capoeira better than DanceBrazil. Tickets: $29.50-$39.50For more information, please call (801) 581-7100 or visit www.kingsburyhall.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
Vanna Keo,
Communications Intern
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