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Greetings!
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to host International Visitors from Iraq, Argentina, China, and India for dinner and conversation.
Join us in congratulating UCCD Board Member Jonathon T. Tichy for his recent appointment as Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Utah.
And don't miss a unique opportunity to hear from Arianna Huffington, Captain "Sully", and Gen. Colin L. Powell through the Washington Speakers Bureau Summer Speaker Series. |
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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.
MAY 2010
Saudi Arabia - Home Hosts securedMay 20-25: 9 Visitors examining Religious and Public EducationVietnam - Home Hosts securedMay 22-26: 4 Visitors examining Community Development
Multiregional Project* - Home Hosts secured
May 23-26: 7 Visitors examining International Security Issues
Multiregional Project* - Home Hosts securedMay 23-26: 6 Visitors examining U.S. Foreign Policy Iraq - NEEDED: 1 Home HostWed, June 2: 7 Visitors examining Young Leaders: Political and Civic EngagementJUNE 2010Argentina - NEEDED: 2 Home HostsSun, June 13 or Mon, June 14: 7 Visitors examining Transparency & Accountability in GovernmentPeople's Republic of China - NEEDED: 3 Home HostsWed, June 23: 10 Visitors examining Non-governmental Organization (NGO) ManagementKorea - Home Hospitality opportunities forthcomingJune 22-26: 4 Visitors examining U.S. Trade EconomyIndia - NEEDED: 2 or 3 Home HostsFri, July 2: 7 Visitors examining Strengthening and Widening the Scope of American Studies*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit our website.
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UCCD Board Member Appointed Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Utah
Photo courtesy of Ryan Mecham
L to R: Honorary Consul Jonathon T. Tichy,
UCCD Executive Director Laura Dupuy,
Ms. Jaroslava Kolar & Ambassador Petr Kolar  | Salt Lake City. May 12, 2010 - Petr
Kolar, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, traveled to
Salt Lake City to announce the opening of a Czech consulate and the
appointment of UCCD Board Member Jonathon T. Tichy as Honorary Consul of the Czech
Republic in Utah. The event at the Utah State Capitol marked a high point in the
amiable relations between the Czech Republic and the State of Utah and is a
development welcomed by Czech nationals living in Utah and Utahns with business
and other interests in Central and Eastern Europe.
"UCCD wishes to congratulate Jonathon Tichy on his
appointment as Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Utah. It is an honor to
have Mr. Tichy as a member of the UCCD Board of Trustees," said Laura Dupuy, Executive Director of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy. "As a former
diplomat, he has witnessed first-hand the value of diplomacy in fostering and
maintaining the reputation of the United States throughout the word. As
the Honorary Consul, he will serve a critical role in Utah's diplomatic
efforts."
The new Czech Consulate will
be located in the downtown Salt Lake City offices of Prince, Yeates &
Geldzahler, where Tichy is a shareholder and practices law. The role of the
Consulate is to provide services for Czech citizens living in or visiting Utah
and to facilitate increased commercial and cultural exchanges between the Czech
Republic and Utah.
Tichy, who was raised in
Utah, is of Czech descent and speaks Czech fluently. He has been connected to the Czech Republic
throughout his professional career, consulting with and representing clients
operating in both the Czech Republic and the United States.
Before earning a law degree
from BYU and starting his law practice in Salt Lake City, Tichy spent six years
abroad in various business, legal and governmental capacities, including work
as a political officer and analyst at the U.S. Embassy in Prague and as the
ranking staff aid to Assistant Secretary of State and Ambassador John Shattuck.
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International Visitor Snapshot
Photo courtesy of William Toney Seabolt, Jr.
International Visitors from Africa examining "Women and the Law" meet with Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller & Staff  | Salt Lake City. May 3, 2010. Seven International
Visitors from Gambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria,
South Africa, and Togo traveled to Utah to learn about
women's rights and access to the legal system; new initiatives in combating
trafficking in persons and domestic violence; and the role of various human
rights organizations that help improve women's status in areas such as health,
education, and economic independence. The Visitors were guests of the U.S.
Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, administered
locally by the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy.
As part of their
professional program, the International Visitors met with District
Attorney Lohra Miller to
discuss these topics, as well as programs DA Miller has put in
place to address the challenges our community
faces with domestic violence, special victims and elder abuse.
Audrey Anderson, UCCD Program Director, was present, and reports"
"DA Miller began the meeting by introducing herself, and describing her experience studying law at Brigham Young University and overcoming gender-related stereotypes about women entering into a male-dominated career field." Continue reading.
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WSB Summer Speaker Series
 The Washington Speakers Bureau (WSB) invites you to gain insights into American and international politics, leadership, business and economy, and leadership and diplomacy, from individuals
that you won't find anywhere else. These live events are offered free of charge.
Register online and tune in to any of the following events:
June 6, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
A Look at Politics in America - Today and Tomorrow
Featuring: John Heilemann and Mark Halperin
June 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Leading Your Company, Leading Your Workforce
Featuring: Tom Peters and Daniel Pink
July 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Current Events and the 2010 Midterm Elections
Featuring: Arianna Huffington, Tucker Carlson and Michelle Bernard
July 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
A View from the C-Suite: Business and Economy Today
Featuring: Mark King, Christie Hefner and Geoff Colvin
August 5, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Overcoming the Odds and Embracing Change
Featuring: Mike Krzyzewski, Sugar Ray Leonard and Captain Chesley B. "Sully" and Lorrie Sullenberger
August 18, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Leadership and Diplomacy
Featuring: Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
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Call for Recipes
First American Desert
By Erica Rounsefell  | 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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Community News
Fiesta! Celebrating Mexican Heritage and Culture in UtahMay 22, 2010, 5-10:00 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City Bring the family and enjoy the Fiesta!, highlighted by traditional
Mexican music, dance, Aztec ritual performances, food and the
ceremonial lighting of the Olmec head & fireworks. Along with
stemmed rose giveaways there will be ongoing games of the popular La
Lotería (with prizes!), paper flower making, beading stringing and
other children's activities, including piñata breaking. Two
competitions for prizes will be held, one for the best "sing along"
with Utah's greatest mariachi group, Sol de Jalisco, and another for
the best dance couple (a dance workshop for first-timers will be
offered by Salsa Passion Dance Academy). Imported arts & crafts
from Mexico will be for sale in the Una Mano Amiga sponsored Mercado,
with funds supporting health needs of children in Mexico. Cost: Free and open to the public For more information, visit the Cultural Celebration Center website. Film Presentation: Afghan StarMay 23, 2010, 2:00 p.m.,
Presented by the Salt Lake City Film Center at The City Library Director Havana Marking's
eye-opening documentary captures the resurgence of pop culture in Afghanistan
after three decades of Taliban rule. Following four "American Idol" type
contestants from initial auditions to the final competition in Kabul, Marking
captures the unique dynamic between the desire to indulge in pop culture within
the context of war violence. Cost: Free and open to the public For more information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.comInternational Travel:
Experience China 2010Pre-trip Information Session, June 1, 2010, 4-5:30
p.m., Salt Lake Chamber Join the Salt Lake Chamber for a nine day immersion into the
culture, art, and history of China, combined with educational and business
opportunities. Destinations will include Beijing, the Forbidden City, The Great
Wall of China, Shanghai, the economic hot spot of Hangzhou, and many other
exotic sites normally reserved for the pages of National Geographic or the
Discovery Channel. To reserve a spot at the information session, contact Christina
DeVore at (801) 328-5083 or email cdevore@slchamber.com.
You may also visit www.slchamber.com/china. World Refuge Day 2010June 19, 2010, 12-8:00 p.m., Granite High School,
Salt Lake City Bring family and friends to
celebrate the beauty and unique cultures of countries from around the world,
and recognize the contributions refugees make in the Utah community. Activities
include food, dance, music, arts, children activities, and a display of
community resources. Cost: Free and open to the public For more information, contact Felecia Maxfield at (801)
550-0922 or email worldrefugeedayutah@gmail.com. India Cultural Center
Benefit ConcertJune 19, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University
of Utah This event benefits the India Cultural Center of Utah, and features one of the greatest musicians
from India, Aashish Khan. Aashish Kahn will be performing with The Inner Voyage
World Consort musician group from Salt Lake City. This fusion of Eastern and
Western music will provide a rich voyage into Indian culture. Cost: $20 for general admission
tickets, $11 for students For more information, contact
Lavanya Mahate at (801) 509-1205 or purchase tickets at www.kingtix.com. June 17 - July 1, 2010, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center The XV Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition, for
pianists ages 19-32, will be held June 17 through July 1, 2010, in Salt
Lake City, Utah. 35 applicants will be selected to compete in this
prestigious event, vying for cash prizes exceeding $80,000 US. The
chosen competitors will perform over a two-week period for an
international jury of 10 distinguished artists, playing in two rounds
of recitals. For more information, please contact the Bachauer office
at (801) 297-4250 or visit www.bachauer.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
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