| Proudly located at Westminster College
| |
Greetings!
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to host International Visitors from Afghanistan, Burma, Chile, China, East Timor, Guatemala, India, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lesotho, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Sudan, and Uganda, for dinner and conversation.
Tune in to this month's Global I.Q. with The Economist and learn about the 2010 World Cup in Africa, and its potential economic, political, and humanitarian impact on the region.
Read about the accomplishments and impact of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and key foreign policy issues the Administration will be addressing in 2011, and share your experiences in citizen diplomacy with the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy. |
|
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 Jennifer Hefti, Director of Communications, at jhefti@utahdiplomacy.org or (801) 832-3272.
JUNE 2010
Argentina - Home Hosts securedJune 13-16: 5 Visitors examining Transparency & Accountability in GovernmentChina - Home Hosts securedJune 22-25: 10 Visitors examining Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Management
Israel & Palestinian Territories - Home Hosts secured
June 24-29: 10 Visitors examining Environmental Protection Peace Partners Initiative
UN/Rome - Home Host securedJune 27-30: 1 Visitor examining Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response Korea - Home Hosts securedJune 29-July 3: 4 Visitors examining U.S. Trade Economy
India - Home Hosts securedJune 30-July 3: 7 Visitors examining Strengthening & Widening the Scope of American StudiesJULY 2010Uganda - NEEDED: 1 Home HostFri, July 9: 1 Visitor examining Civil & Human Right for Sexual MinoritiesMultiregional* - NEEDED: 3 Home HostsJuly 9 or 10: 7 Visitors examining Cultural Heritage PreservationAfghanistan - NEEDED: 5 Home HostsJuly 11, 12, or 13: 15 Visitors examining Combating Corruption and Increasing Transparency in GovernanceMultiregional* - NEEDED: 2 Home HostsFri, July 30: 6 Visitors examining Conflict Resolution*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit our website.
|
|
|
Global I.Q. With The Economist:
The World Cup and Africa
 The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD), in partnership with the
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth (WACDFW), invites you to
join a monthly online audiocast that connects you with journalists of The Economist magazine and allows you to learn, and ask questions, about pressing global issues. This program is offered free of charge to UCCD members. Not a member yet? Register as a UCCD member online.
Tune in for this month's Global IQ with The Economist on:
Monday, June 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
The World Cup and Africa
With Jonathan Ledgrad, East Africa Correspondent, The Economist
The
2010 World Cup is the first major international sporting event ever
hosted by an African country. It is estimated that 373, 000 visitors
will have traveled to South Africa for the month-long event and
millions more are already tuning in around the world to watch the
televised matches. Will the World Cup establish South Africa as the region's economic and political leader? Will it shed light on humanitarian issues in Africa? What will be the lasting economic impact of the World Cup on the region? Jonathan Ledgrad, East Africa Correspondent with The Economist magazine, will answer these, and many more, questions. For more information and to register, please visit our website.
Global
IQ with The Economist is a program created by the World Affairs Council
of Dallas Fort/Worth (WACDFW), sponsored by Texas Capital Bank and Club Corp, in
association with The Economist, and in cooperation with the World
Affairs Councils of America (WACA).
|
Remarks by Alma Candelaria, Director, International Visitor Leadership Program
 June 3, 2010. Ms. Alma R. Candelaria, Director of the
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), sponsored by the U.S.
Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered locally by the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, recently shared
remarks at the 2010 National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) Southern
Regional Meeting in Miami, Florida.
Her speech reflects on the current and past
accomplishments of the IVLP, highlighting the impact that the program has on the participants, and looking ahead to key foreign policy themes the Administration,
along with her Staff will be addressing in 2011.
"In the first six months of this fiscal year, we've hosted
visitors from 167 countries: these include our close neighbors Mexico and
Canada as well as countries from Australia to Afghanistan; from Burkina Faso to
Ukraine and most countries in between. [...]
The results of the International Visitor Leadership Program often exceed our
highest expectations. Often catalytic,
our programs start the ball rolling! Whether by content, context or contacts, the IVLP makes things
happen! [...]
Sheikh Boureima Abdou
Daouda, one of the most respected and influential Islamic leaders in Niger, recently
shared his positive experiences with the "Religious Freedom and Interfaith
Dialogue" program. During a lecture
on March 28, 2010 at the University of Niamey, Sheikh Boureima gave a speech he
called, "Lessons Learned from My Trip to the United States." He told the audience that the United States he
saw was in stark contrast to the image many people have and he thanked the
United States government for the opportunity to see this for himself and for
the occasion to guide others toward a more accurate understanding." View full transcript.
|
Senate Confirms Ann Stock as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational
and Cultural Affairs
 June 23, 2010. Ann Stock was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for
Educational and Cultural Affairs. Assistant Secretary Stock leads the
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of
State, which fosters mutual understanding between the people of the
United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly and
peaceful relations, as mandated by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD), joins the U.S.
Department of State, in welcoming Ms. Stock to her new position.
Ms. Stock was Vice President of Institutional Affairs at the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from September 1997 to June
2010, where she oversaw the Center's expanded efforts to increase its
national and international profile. From 1993-1997, Ms. Stock served as Deputy Assistant to President
William J. Clinton and as Social Secretary at The White House. Prior to
that, she was Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public
Relations for Bloomingdale's Department Stores for ten years. View press release.
|
Citizen Diplomats! Share your stories.
 The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy recently launched a new website and invites you to share your experiences in citizen diplomacy, and the positive impact of engaging
one-on-one with people of other cultures.
Share your story by July 9, 2010, and be considered for a nomination for the National Awards for Global Citizen Diplomacy
to be given out at the U.S. Summit for Global Citizen Diplomacy on November 16-19, 2010, in Washington D.C. The awards committee will select finalists for those awards
from all nominations received.
Your stories will be posted on their blog, FaceBook, or Twitter. If you submit videos, they will post them on
YouTube.
|
|
WSB Summer Speaker Series
 The Washington Speakers Bureau (WSB) invites you to gain insights into American and international politics, business and economy, and leadership and diplomacy, from individuals 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:
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.)
|
|
UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendars for UCCD's upcoming events. More information forthcoming.
UCCD's Member Orientation Breakfast
Friday, July 30, 2010, 8:15 a.m.
Bill & Vieve Gore School of Business, Rm. 226, Westminster College
UCCD's Tribute to Utah's Citizen Diplomats
Thursday, August 12, 2010, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, Westminster College
UCCD's 28th Vivaldi By Candlelight - A Benefit Concert
Saturday, December 18, 2010, 8 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 12 C Street (& South Temple), Salt Lake
|
Community News Multicultural ShowJune 25, 2010,
6-10 p.m., Centro Civico Mexicano, Salt Lake City Come and enjoy traditional art and performances from many different ethnic
groups represented in Utah. Bring your family and friends for a night of
international learning and fun. Info: (801) 359-9316 Cost: Free and open to the public. Zahra Charity hosted by Jean Louis Restaurant June 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Jean Louis Restaurant, Park City Jean Louis is hosting a very special evening on Saturday, June 26, to raise funds for Zahra Charity. Along
with delicious cuisine, there will be special celebrity guest
appearances showing their support for Zahra Charity. For information and reservations please call: (435) 200-0260 Price: $100 per person and special group discounts. Be The Change:
Nsumba Orphanage FundraiserJune 27, 2010,
5-8 p.m., Squatters Pub Brewery, Salt Lake City Enjoy the delicious food and fun atmosphere of
Squatters Pub Brewery for a good cause! All money raised will go to needed
medical, nutritional, and housing supplies for the 450+ orphans in the Nsumba
Orphanage in Nsumba, Uganda. $10 donation at the door includes 2 free drinks,
free appetizers, and a raffle ticket. Live music provided by the band Marinade.
Come drink, eat, and show your support! Info: www.bethechangeafrica.net
Gina Bachauer International Piano CompetitionsJune 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. Volunteers are welcome to help with the International Jury and breakroom as well as
assist in the boutique. Second language skills a bonus. Families willing to volunteer to host a pianist during the competition would also be greatly appreciated. All
volunteers will be rewarded with tickets to the Bachauer events
including the parties, Round 1 and 2 of the competition, and the Finals
evenings at Abravanel Hall. For more information, please contact the Bachauer office at (801) 297-4250 or visit www.bachauer.com
International Travel: Experience China 2010
Information Session July 7th, 2010, 4-5:30 p.m., Trip takes place October 7 - 15, 2010
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 learn more about this opportunity, contact Christina DeVore at (801) 328-5083 or email cdevore@slchamber.com. You may also visit www.slchamber.com/china. |
|
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
|
|
|
