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Greetings!
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to host International Visitors from Greece, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine for dinner and conversation.
Read about the accomplishments of Alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program throughout the world, and discover how you can participate in the Department of State's Democracy Is... Photo Challenge. Read how Lynn and DeAnna DeBry's choice to host a group of International Visitors from Southeast Asia helped heal the wounds of 9/11. And, catch up on the internationally-themed events happening around Salt Lake Valley. |
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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.
JULY 2010
Multiregional* - Home Host secured
July 28-31: 7 Visitors examining Conflict Resolution
AUGUST 2010
Iraq - Home Hosts secured
Aug 3-7: 6 Visitors examining Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civic Action
Japan - Home Hospitality opportunity forthcoming
Aug 8-11: 1 Visitor examining Economic Security and Trade
Greece - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
Fri, Aug 13: 1 Visitor examining Public Education
Kazakhstan - NEEDED: 1 Home Host Fri, Aug 13: 2 Visitors examining K9 Specialists and Drug Trafficking
Indonesia - Home Hosts secured
Aug 21-25: 5 Visitors examining Multiculturalism and Religious Pluralism
Ukraine - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts
Tue, Aug 24: 5 Visitors examining Government Practices in Public Diplomacy Dominican Republic and Haiti - Home Hospitality not requestedAug 25-28: 10 Visitors examining Higher Education *For a complete list of participating countries, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org |
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Member Orientation Breakfast
 Are you a longtime, new or prospective member of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD)? 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, July 30, 2010, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. for breakfast and a one-hour informative session to learn about: The
orientation will be held in the Executive Conference Room (2nd Floor/East) of 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. |
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy:
An Organization Spotlight
 The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) asked you to share your experiences in Citizen Diplomacy and you responded!
As part of the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy's "Share Your Story" campaign, UCCD submitted your experiences shaping U.S. foreign relations "one handshake at a time." Many of you invited participants in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, administered locally by UCCD, to their home for dinner and conversation, and directly impacted the reputation and standing of the United States abroad. Among
them, Lynn and DeAnna DeBry, longtime members and supporters of the
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, tell about the international
solidarity felt in the initial days after September 11, 2001, in a
story titled,
"Brothers and Sisters Throughout the World".
Visit the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy's website and read about the organization spotlight.
Special thanks to Lynn and DeAnna DeBry, Thom and Shirley Rossa, Jonathon Tichy, Lori Harding, Rosemary
Baron, Mary Dickson, Denice Wheeler, and Howard Lehman for sending us their inspiring stories.
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International Visitor Snapshot:
Cultural Heritage Preservation
International Visitors viewing a demonstration at the LDS Church History Library | July 20, 2010. Salt Lake City. "On July 8th and 9th, I had the privilege of accompanying a group of International Visitors, participants in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, administered locally by the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy. This group was from all corners of the globe, hailing from Chile, Guatemala, India, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lesotho, and Pakistan, and traveled to Utah to examine "Cultural Heritage Preservation."
As part of their professional program, the Visitors met with representatives of the Utah Heritage Foundation, Westminster College's Great Salt Lake Institute, and toured the Kearns (Utah Governor's) Mansion, the LDS Church History Museum and Library, and historic Temple Square. They also had an opportunity to visit Antelope Island State Park, and participate in Home Hospitality. I had the privilege of attending two meetings." Continue reading.
Amy-Kate Andrews is a Communications and Public Relations Intern with the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Utah in August 2010. |
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International Visitors Alumni News
 Ever wonder what happens after an
International Visitor returns home? Read about outcomes of the
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and its impact on
program alumni. To learn more, sign up at alumni.state.gov and read the Alumni News section.
In November 2009, Hanna Jahns [pictured], First Deputy of the Minister of Regional Development in Poland, traveled to Utah as a participant of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to examine "Business and Economic Development."
She was recently promoted to become a member of the cabinet in the EU Directorate General for Regional Policy in Brussels.
On May 25, 2010, Malaysian entrepreneur Dhakshinamoorthy "Dash" Balakrishnan, CEO of Warisan Global, initiated the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kuala Lumpur. Dash briefed the group on his overwhelmingly positive experience participating in the IVLP program, including his May 2010 trip to Utah to examine "Entrepreneurship."
On June 27, 2010, IVLP Alumnus Petr Nečas was appointed as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
On July 2, 2010, IVLP Alumnus Christian Wulff was sworn in as Germany's new president.
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Democracy is.... Photo Challenge
 As a part of its Democracy Is... global conversation, the U.S. Department of State and its partners are launching a new contest called the Democracy Photo Challenge.
The contest asks people around the world to complete the phrase
"Democracy is..." through digital photos submitted online. The
Democracy is... conversation leverages social networks and creative
challenges to engage people around the world to share, consider,
debate, and learn from diverse perspectives on democracy, ultimately
reflecting the voices of the world's
citizens. Submission deadline is July 28, 12:00PM GMT. For more information and to participate, click here.
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Washington Speakers Bureau
Webcast Summer Speaker Series
 The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to gain insights into American and international politics, business and economy, and leadership and diplomacy through webcasts presented by the Washington Speakers Bureau. These live events are offered free of charge.
Register online and tune in to any of the following events:
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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UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendars for UCCD's upcoming events. More information forthcoming.
UCCD's 2010/2011 World Affairs Lecture Series
Launch: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Vieve Gore Concert Hall, 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
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Community News
Family Nights at the Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Mondays, July 5 - August 9, 6-8 p.m., Red Butte Garden
Family Nights at Red Butte will be filled with colors, sounds, music and dance from around the world. Local Utah cultural groups from diverse backgrounds will provide a wonderful night to enjoy the music and dance from their heritage while children enjoy crafts and activities associated with the many cultures. Join us as we explore the world of diversity in our own community!
Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, or $24 for two adults and up to 4 children.
Worldstage! Summer Concert SeriesJuly 6-August 23, 2010, 8 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center Everyone is invited to these free concerts at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. This year's WorldStage! Concert Series presents a vibrant and exciting cross section of entertainment deeply rooted in Utah's cultural communities, featuring artists like Na Drua, a Hawaiian reggae band inspired by Spanish, Fijian, and Samoan music. This summer concert series is a great way to experience the transcendental power of music to cross cultural boundaries and bring people together. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: Call (801) 965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org
16th Annual Intertribal Competition PowwowJuly 24, 2010, 12-9 p.m., Liberty Park, Salt Lake City Bring the whole family, chairs and enjoy the excitement, color and energy of Salt Lake City's Hottest Powwow. The traditional music, dance and colors always draw a crowd, so come early. Cost: $5 for adults, free for children under 6 and seniors (age 65+) Info: www.nativeamericancelebration.com
International Travel: Experience China 2010
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. Info: Call (801) 328-5083, email cdevore@slchamber.com, or visit www.slchamber.com/china. |
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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
Amy-Kate Andrews,
Communications & Public Relations Intern
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