2010 Vivaldi
by Candlelight
A Benefit Concert
Featuring the
Vivaldi Virtuosi with Gerald Elias, Music Director
Sat, Dec. 18, 2010, 8pm
First Presbyterian Church
12 C Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Tickets $40
Sponsorships Available
Call (801) 832-3270
or email Jennifer
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Greetings!
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) invites you to host International Visitors from the Near East and Brazil for dinner and conversation. On Friday, October 29, tune in to this month's Global I.Q. with The Economist on International Business Hotspots. Then, join us at noon for a Global Lunch Forum featuring three Visiting Fulbright Students who will discuss some of the existing social issues faced in their countries, and how they will address them when they return home. Attend the November 9 lecture on The Iranian Enigma: Nuclear Pariah or Global Energy Resource? featuring Salt Lake City-born Roxane Farmanfarmaian, PhD.
And, get involved in Citizen Diplomacy by applying to UCCD's Spring Internship program.
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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.
NOVEMBER 2010
Europe* - Home Hosts secured
Nov 6-11: 4 Visitors examining U.S.-European Cooperation on Global Health Issues
Westminster College International Students - NEEDED: Home Hosts
Sat, Nov 13: International Students (see below)
Near East* - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thu, Nov 25: 10 Visitors examining Transparency in Government
Near East* - Home Hospitality not requested
Nov 30-Dec 4: 5 Visitors examining Food Security and Sustainable DevelopmentDECEMBER 2010Brazil - NEEDED: 1 or 2 Home HostsFri, Dec 10: 4 Visitors examining Improving Trade and Investment Links with Less-Developed Regions*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org
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Westminster International Student Hosting (WISH) Program
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Home Host Wendy Leigh |
Since 2008, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy has partnered with Westminster College's Diversity & International Center to provide exchange students an opportunity to experience Home Hospitality.
Respond to Secretary of State Clinton's call to action by hosting Westminster's international students for dinner and conversation, and contribute to making their stay in Utah unforgettable.
When? Saturday, November 13, 2010, 6-9 p.m.
Benefits for Home Hosts- Enrich the life of an exceptional young person
- Learn about other customs and cultures through the eyes of young men and women
- Help build people-to-people connections that span the globe and last a lifetime
How it works
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 6 p.m. 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.
Sign up!
Please call (801) 832-3272 or simply reply to this email.
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Global I.Q. with The Economist
 Friday, October 29, 2010, 9:00 AM
International Business Hotspots
Featuring Robert Ward, Director
Global Forecasting, The Economist
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.
For more information and to register, visit our website.
Global I.Q. with The Economist is a program created by the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort/Worth (WACDFW), and sponsored by Texas Capital Bank, in association with The Economist, and in cooperation with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA).
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Global Lunch Forum
 Friday, October 29, 2010, Noon
Global Lunch Forum:
Addressing Contemporary Social Issues in Angola, Poland, and Russia
Gore School of Business, Room 133
Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Map it with Google!
The state of health and education in Angola? Gender stereotypes in Poland? And, "brain drain" in Russia? Join the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy to hear from three Visiting Fulbright Students currently pursuing graduate work at the University of Utah.
These emerging leaders will discuss some of the existing social issues faced in their countries, and how they will address them when they return home. Bring your own lunch (cookies, tea, and coffee provided), and join the "global conversation" by sharing your views and questions!
Global Lunch Forums are held on Fridays, and are free and open to the public. RSVP is not required. For more information, please visit our website.
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2010-2011 World Affairs Lecture Series
 Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 7:00 PM
The Iranian Enigma:
Nuclear Pariah or Global Energy Resource?
Roxane Farmanfarmaian, PhD,
Affiliated Lecturer, Faculty of Politics and International Relations, Cambridge University
Iran's vast oil and gas wealth, and unpredictable government, make it a wily and increasingly powerful force in a highly unsettled region. Can Iran trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East or affect the global balance of power through its energy-based friendships with China and its neighbors, Iraq and Afghanistan? Learn more.
This lecture is presented as part of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy's Ambassador John Price and Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series, in partnership with Westminster College's Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series and American Express. All lectures are free and open to the public, and held in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at Westminster College.
Overflow parking available in the neighborhood alongside 1300 East, and at the Sugar House Stake Center (1100 E. 1700 South | Salt Lake City, Utah 84105).
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International Book Group
 Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 PM
A History of the World in 6 Glasses,
By Tom Standage
New Location!At the Home of Wendy Foster Leigh 368 11th Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Join the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy's International Book Group and "try on another life for size"!
This month, explore the significant role that six beverages have played in the world's history with Historian Tom Standage.
For more information and to register, please visit our website.
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UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendars for UCCD's upcoming events. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar.
Friday, October 29, 2010, 8:15 AMMember Orientation Breakfast Friday, October 29, 2010, 9:00 AMGlobal I.Q. with The EconomistInternational Business Hotspots Friday, October 29, 2010, Noon Global Lunch Forum: Addressing Contemporary Social Issues in Angola, Poland, and RussiaTuesday, November 9, 2010, 7:00 PMWorld Affairs Lecture Series The Iranian Enigma: Nuclear Pariah or Global Energy Resource?Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 7:00 PMInternational Book Group A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage Friday, November 19, 2010, NoonGlobal Lunch Forum: Peru-U.S. RelationsSaturday, December 18, 2010, 8 PMUCCD's 28th Vivaldi By Candlelight - A Benefit Concert First Presbyterian Church, 12 C Street (& South Temple), Salt Lake |
Internships in Citizen Diplomacy
 The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is now accepting applications for the Spring 2010 Internship program. The available internship positions are Program Associate Intern and Communications/Public Relations Intern. UCCD is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing individuals with excellent communication skills in English, the ability to work independently, and a passion for contributing to global understanding. Application deadline is Friday, December 3, 2010. Interviews with successful first-round candidates will be conducted the week of December 6-10, 2010. For more information and to apply, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org, and click on "Employment & Internships".
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 The National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) - UCCD is a proud member of NCIV - is now accepting applications for the Spring 2011 Internship program. The spring internships begin in January of 2011, but NCIV will be conducting interviews and making hiring decisions on a rolling basis beginning at the end of October. The final date to apply is December 15, 2010. To apply for this internship, please email in a single Microsoft Word document a cover letter detailing your interest in citizen diplomacy and your internship objectives, a resume, a 2-4 page writing sample (on the topic of your choice), and contact information for two references to Edward Thompson at ethompson@nciv.org. For more information, please see NCIV's website. |
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Community News
KENNEDY CENTER LECTURES
Brigham Young University
Wed, Nov 3, Noon, 238 Herald R. Clark Building
Closing the Gap Between People and Politics - Lessons from a European Experience by Pavel Cernoch, Editor, European Parliament
Thu, Nov 4, 11 AM, 238 Herald R. Clark Building
Peru-U.S. Relations by His Excellency Luis Valdivieso, Peruvian Ambassador to the U.S.
Wed, Nov 10, 3 PM, 1080 Herald R. Clark Building
German-U.S. Relations by His Excellency Klaus Scharioth, German Ambassador to the U.S.
Thu, Nov 11, Noon, 238 Herald R. Clark Building
See Evil, Hear Evil, Speak to Evil: Engaging America's Enemies by Carey Cavanaugh, Director, Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, University of Kentucky
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: www.kennedy.byu.edu or 801-422-3377
ANTHROPOLOGY FILM SERIES 2010
Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium
Wed, Nov 3, 6-8 PM
O Caminho das Nuvens (The Middle of the World) - Brazil (2003)
Romão, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. A family of seven journeys 2,000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, the story explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge with the courage to pursue dreams.
Wed, Nov 10, 6-8 PM
Moolaadé (Magical Protection) - Burkina Faso (2004)
Set in Burkina Faso, an inspiring story about a group of women who stand up for their rights against the traditions of their village. When a woman shelters a group of girls from suffering female circumcision, she starts a conflict that rips her village apart.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public Info: www.umfa.org or 801-581-3580
Eastern Arts Presents: WORLDANCE Fri, Nov 5, 2010, 7:30 PM, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah Dance and Music from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and more. Featuring BYU Folk dancers, U of U Character Dance Ensemble, Zivio & Eastern Arts.
Cost: Tickets $10 - Students/Seniors $7 Info: www.KingsBuryHall.org or 801-581-7100
Lecture and Q&A: Israel Today
The Honorable Jacob Dayan, Israel Consul General in Los Angeles Tue, Nov 9, 2010, 7:30 PM, Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Consul General Dayan assumed the position of Consul General of Israel in October 2007. In this role, he is the senior representative of the State of Israel in the Southwestern United States.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public Info: Call Drora Oren at 801- 581-0102
MIDDLE EAST CENTER
University of Utah
Nov 10-13, On Display at the Alta Club
Watercolors from Jerusalem and the Holy Land & Faces of Muslim Women
Nov 15, 12-2 PM, Gould Auditorium, Marriott Library
U.S. Engagement with the Muslim World: Assessing the Impact of President Obama's Cairo Speech of 2009 by Frank Anderson, President, The Middle East Policy Council; Emil Nakhleh, Author; and Bahman Baktiari, Director, Middle East Center
Info: www.mec.utah.edu or 801-587-3470
United Nations Association of Utah Meeting
Tue, Nov 23, 2010, 6 PM Dinner, 7 PM Program Embassy Suites Hotel, 110 W 600 S, Salt Lake City Dr. Muriel Schmidt, Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, will speak about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. For the first three months of 2010, Dr. Schmidt worked for the World Council of Churches' Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine/Israel (EAPPI), accompanying Palestinian families and individuals in their daily life, as well as Israeli peace activists in their struggle for democracy and efforts to end the occupation.
Cost: Dinner $20, Program Free and Open to the Public Info: Reservations required at 801-277-7493 |
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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
Mark Mackay,
Communications and PR Intern
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