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!
Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation issued October 3, 1863, is an eloquent invitation to count one's blessings. It is a reminder to appreciate the accident of birth or acquired citizenship that enables one to call the United States home.
It is also an appropriate time to reflect on how we share this gift with others through citizen diplomacy - the concept that the individual has the right - even the responsibility - to help shape U.S. foreign relations "one handshake at a time."Here in Utah, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) provides wonderful opportunities to share American values and culture with foreign leaders who participate in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Help support the vital work and positive impact of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy at the 28th Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 18 at 8:00 p.m. To reserve your seats, please call (801) 832-3270. For program details, please visit our website at www.utahdiplomacy.org. Thank you for your generous contribution. Happy Thanksgiving!
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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
Near East* - Home Hosts secured
Nov 21-27: 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 - Home Hosts securedDec 8-11: 4 Visitors examining Improving Trade and Investment Links with Less-Developed RegionsCzech Republic - Home Hosts securedDec 8-11: 4 Visitors examining New Approaches in Smart Grid Technologies*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org
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2010-2011 World Affairs Lecture Series
 Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7 PMPolar Obsession: Confronting a Melting PlanetPaul Nicklen, Photographer National Geographic
Photographer Paul Nicklen manages to capture the intricate delicacy of polar wonderlands and provides what few others can: a first-hand account-in pictures and words-of a world melting away under global warming. Seeking to bridge the gap between science and the public through his photography, Nicklen enthralls audiences with the stories of his journeys throughout some of the most beautiful and remote corners of our planet and inspires audiences to share his passion for, and commitment to, our planet. 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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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, Communications/Public Relations Intern, and Communications/Multimedia 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. |
International Visitor Snapshot
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"As a Communications Intern with the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, I recently had the privilege of escorting four International Visitors from Armenia, Estonia, Iceland and the Netherlands to their professional meetings. The Visitors traveled to Utah as part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to examine "U.S.-European Cooperation on Global Health Issues."
During their stay, they met with a wide range of professionals, including a PE teacher at East High School [pictured], the CEO of Primary Children's Hospital, and a health writer with the Salt Lake Tribune. The goal of these meetings was to give the Visitors an opportunity to exchange information on key health issues that affect human populations all over the world." Continue reading. Mark Mackay is a Communications and Public Relations Intern with the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy. He graduated in August 2009 with honors from Utah Valley University with a degree in Communication. |
Citizen Diplomacy Summit: Engaging With People at All Levels, All Sectors
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Joseph Witters, a Strategic Planning Officer in the Office of Policy, Planning and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, covers the historic U.S. Summit & Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy in the U.S. Department of State blog, DipNote.
"I recently had the privilege to meet and talk with a roomful of dedicated citizen diplomats. When I say a roomful, I am talking about over 400 people who have gathered this week in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Summit & Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy.
During the opening plenary, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale [pictured] welcomed summit participants and encouraged them to continue their ongoing efforts as citizen diplomats.
"We must engage with people at all levels, in all sectors of society. And, as President Obama has stated, we must engage with them on the basis of mutual respect and mutual understanding; an engagement which fosters a spirit of collective action to address our common problems," Under Secretary McHale stated." Continue reading.
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UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendars for UCCD's upcoming events. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar.Saturday, December 18, 2010, 8 PMThe 28th Vivaldi By Candlelight Benefit ConcertFirst Presbyterian Church, 12 C Street (& South Temple), Salt Lake Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7 PMWorld Affairs Lecture Series Polar Obsession: Confronting a Melting Planet by Paul Nicklen Wednesday, January 19, 2010, 7 PMInternational Book Group
The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad Friday, January 28, 2010, 8:15 AMMember Orientation Breakfast |
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Community News
Trees of Diversity Exhibit
Nov 18-Dec 30, Mon-Thu 9AM - 6PM, Utah Cultural Celebration Center
For six years, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center has featured a holiday tree exhibit in the Celebration Gallery. The purpose of this exhibit is to bring the community together in the Celebration of various holiday traditions, not only from different countries, but also from different religious backgrounds and various family or community traditions. The tree is used to promote friendship and display the art and artifacts representing the richness of community traditions.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: www.culturalcelebration.org
Women's Issues in China
Thu, Dec 2, 2010, 10-11:15AM, UVU, LI 120
Do women today walk the streets of China with pride as they go to work in a variety of places? Do they have equal rights to education, marriage, and freedom? While there have been many improvements to women's roles in China, there are still some laws that have been ignored. Janet Theiss of the University of Utah, Susan Madsen of Utah Valley University, and Valerie Hudson of Brigham Young University will discuss the historical positions, leadership roles, and modern demographic challenges of women in China.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: www.uvu.edu/international
Christmas Around the World
Dec 3-4, 7:30PM, 2:00PM Sat. Matinee, BYU Marriott Center
Welcome in the wonder of the holiday season with the annual Christmas Around the World in the Marriott Center. A cast of more than 200 dancers, singers and musicians will celebrate different cultures, creating a message of peace on earth.
Cost: $12-$25; $9 to BYU students with ID
Info: www.byutickets.com
Salt Lake City Film Center Presents: Films Without Borders
A Small Act, Tue, Dec 14, 7PM, City Library
A SMALL ACT tells the story of Chris Mburu, a young man from Kenya whose astonishing journey from an impoverished village boy to an international human rights lawyer inspires him to create a scholarship program to help fund the education of those who can't afford it. Using a strong narrative, the film interweaves seemingly separate lives into a cohesive whole. With clarity and grace, A SMALL ACT, bares witness to the ripple effect a single action can create.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: www.slcfilmcenter.org
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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 & Public Relations Intern
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