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Greetings!
New to the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy? Join our staff for a Member Orientation Breakfast and learn what our organization has to offer, how to get involved, and how to make a meaningful and sustainable impact both locally and globally. Orientation is required for new Home Hosts.
Check out our May Home Hospitality opportunities, and invite International Visitors from around the world to your home for dinner and conversation.
Submit your best recipe to the National Council for International Visitors' 50th Anniversary Cookbook.
Interesting in having a conversation with His Excellency, Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi, leader of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah? Contact Jennifer Hefti, Director of Communications, at (801) 832-3272 or simply reply to this email. For these, and many more opportunities to engage with the rest of the world in a meaningful, mutually beneficial dialogue, 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.
APRIL 2010
China - Home Hosts secured
April 14-18: 2 Visitors examining Library Management
Multiregional - Home Hosts secured
April 17-21: 25 Visitors examining Volunteerism: United We Serve!
Europe* - Home Hosts secured
April 23-27: 7 Visitors examining U.S.- European Security Issues
Germany - Home Host secured
April 25-28: 2 Visitors examining The Role of New Media in Library Community Outreach
Africa* - Home Hosts secured
April 28 - May 4: 12 Visitors examining Women & Law: The U.S. Experience
MAY 2010
Equatorial Guinea - Home hosting opportunities forthcoming
May 12-15: 5 Visitors examining Public Health Preparedness and Response
Europe* - NEEDED: 3 or 4 Home HostsSunday, May 16: 11 Visitors examining Trade and Economic Development
Multiregional Project* - NEEDED: 2 or 3 Home Hosts
May 24 or 25: 8 Visitors examining International Security Issues
*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit our website.
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Member Orientation Breakfast
 Are you a longtime, new or prospective member of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy? Are you a first-time Home Host? (Orientation is required for new Home Hosts.)
Have you ever wondered about the benefits and responsibilities of being
a Utah Citizen Diplomat? If so, this orientation is for you!
Join UCCD staff on Friday, April 30, 2010, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. for breakfast and an one-hour informative session to learn about:
The
orientation will be held in the Executive Conference Room (2nd Floor)
in the Bill & Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster College.
Map it with Google! For more information or to register, simply reply to this email or call 801-832-3272.
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International Book Group
 Join the International Book Group and follow Jan Wong, a Canadian ethnic Chinese who, in 1972, at the height of the
cultural revolution, studied as an undergraduate foreigner
at Beijing University, and experienced life in China under both Mao and Deng. Mark your calendar!
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
Red China Blues:
My Long March from Mao to Now,
by Jan WongThe King's English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East | Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
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. | |
Call for Recipes
Shaping U.S.-Foreign Relations "One Dumpling at a Time," by Ray Reeb.  | To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) - UCCD is the Utah chapter of NCIV - is collecting recipes for its 50th Anniversary
Cookbook.
Has one of your recipes been a hit with International Visitors? Or have they inspired you to prepare a dish from their own country? Submit your recipe, and tell the story of how the dish came about and how it was received. For more information, including a letter from the Cookbook's Editor, please visit NCIV's website, and enter your recipe online.
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Conversation with Libyan Leader
The World Affairs Councils of America (UCCD is the Utah chapter of the World Affairs Councils of America), in cooperation with the firm Brown Lloyd James and the Embassy of the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriyah, is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from His Excellency, Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi, leader of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah.
Join the LIVE webcast on:
Monday, April 26, 2010,
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The program will consist of a two-way satellite broadcast between Tripoli and the National Press Club in Washington, DC, where the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C., will host a live audience. You are invited to access the discussion by webcast. UCCD will provide you the webcast link several days in advance of the event. We will also provide an email address for you to submit questions in real time during the event. Stay tuned for more details!
Interested UCCD members should contact Jennifer Hefti, Director of Communications, at (801) 832-3272 or simply reply to this email.
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Internship Opportunities in Citizen Diplomacy
 Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy
Are you a hard-working, dedicated person? Are you interested in working in an internationally oriented organization? Are you willing to work in a fast-paced office environment, while learning new skills? If so, join the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) in fulfilling our mission while gaining hands-on work experience.
We are now accepting applications for Summer 2010. The available internship positions are:
- Program Associate Intern
- Communications Intern
Please visit our website for more information and application procedures.
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National Council for International Visitors
 For any college students or young professionals interested in
working with citizen diplomacy, the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) - the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is a NCIV member - is offering an excellent
opportunity to gain experience in Washington, D.C. NCIV is now
accepting applications for its paid internship beginning in May 2010. Interns are able to assist with a variety of substantive projects
supporting the network and NCIV as we begin our 50th Anniversary. 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 - NCIV is able to offer interns $8.25 per hour; for a
full-time, ten-week internship, this totals $3,300.
Please visit their website for more information. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing
sample to Chris Bassett at cbassett@nciv.org.
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UCCD in the News
April 7, 2010 | Full Story
International visitors tour the Boys and Girls Club in Murray
By Peri Kinder, Murray Journal
15 Bytes
- artists of utah ezine
April 2010 Edition | Full Story
Melissa Smolley, UCCD's Program Associate Intern, is featured in this month's edition of 15 Bytes
- artists of utah ezine, as part of Westminster's Art Program. She
put together, with David Luhr, a one-day forum titled, Beyond the BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), that included a panel discussion by many local arts
leaders, and workshops by Westminster faculty.
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Call to Action: Become a Host Family
Global Pathways Students
from China Snowshoeing
 | The Undergraduate Global Pathways Program at the University of Utah offers international students a route to a Bachelor's degree in the U.S. Global Pathways is seeking five Host Families to share American culture with participating students during their first FOUR WEEKS in Utah. - Are you willing to gain a new perspective on other cultures?
- Can you provide a clean and safe family atmosphere?
If so, volunteer to provide a student with board and care. In return, Global Pathways provides training, support, and compensation. For more information about the Global Pathways Host Family Program, or to volunteer, contact UtahPathways@Kaplan.comor call (801) 581-5240. Global Pathways is a collaboration between the University of Utah and Kaplan International Centers, a division of Kaplan, Inc. |
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Community News
Salt Lake Committee on Foreign Relations: Marshall Goldman
April 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Alta Club, Salt Lake City
"Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia," Marshall Goldman, author and internationally recognized authority on Russian economics, politics, and environmental policy; Davis Professor of Russian Economics, Emeritus, Wellesley College; and Associate Director, Davis Center for Russian & Eurasian Studies, Harvard University.
Cost: Guest $35, RSVP required
For more information, call Lynda Sayge at (801) 561-1663 or visit www.slcfr.org
Utah Multi-Cultural Business Expo 2010
April 20-21, 2010, Salt Palace Convention, Salt Lake City The Utah Multi-Cultural Business Expo 2010 is an historic event presented by the United 4 Economic Development Coalition. The mission of the expo is to connect the private and public sector with women and minority owned businesses, for the shared purpose of securing contracts, business partnerships, and stimulating economic opportunity in Utah. Attending the expo is a win-win for everyone. Minority businesses are given an opportunity to promote and market their products and services, and larger, established companies can discover potential partners, opening up an array of business opportunities for both. In short, it makes good business sense to attend, whether you are a minority business, or a large, established company seeking minority businesses to collaborate on current and future business projects. For more information and to register, call (801) 953-1302 or visit www.umcbe.org
The 2nd Annual Women in International Business Conference
April 29, 2010, 9:00 a.m., Miller Campus, Salt Lake Community College
Come learn about the critical tools to succeed in the global marketplace: security, international networking, and resources. Presentations and panel discussions to assist in successfully managing the international market place will be the focus of the conference. Presentations will include: - The Nine Proven Steps of Successful International Networking for Women
- The Power of Image Management and Correct International Social Networking
- Understanding Global Markets - International Law and Economic Issues
- Proven International Business Resources
- Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to Overcoming Cultural Obstacles
Cost: No Cost, RSVP required
International Photography Trip: Pixels Safari Nepal 2010Pre-trip briefing: May 6, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Pixels Foto and Frame UCCD Member, Neil Eschenfelder, brings an opportunity to travel to remote countries - once only visited by National Geographic photographers - to you! Join Neil, and others, for PIXELS SAFARI NEPAL 2010! Reserve your spot for the pre-trip briefing on May 6th, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at Pixels Foto and Frame, on 8934 South & State Street. Learn how to participate in this photography trip and experience an environment like no other. For more information, call (801) 233-9090 or visit www.pixelsfoto.com. |
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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
Vanna Keo,
Communications Intern
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