UCCD LogoUtah Council for Citizen Diplomacy Newsletter
Welcoming Leaders From Around The World
 
 Spring 2011 | Vol 4 | Issue 54      
IN THIS ISSUE
Incoming International Visitors to Utah
Hot Topics Conference Call
Global I.Q. with The Economist
International Book Group
UCCD Calendar
Community News


Find us on Facebook    Follow us on Twitter

Proudly located at Westminster College

Westminster College

U.S. Department of State

National Council for International Visitors
 
World Affairs Councils of America

Greetings!

 

The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to host women entrepreneurs from around the world and broadcast journalists from Iraq for an evening of Home Hospitality.  

 

Interested in Japanese culture? Volunteer as a driver May 26 and/or 27 and escort an International Visitor from Japan and his Interpreter examining the "Role of Print Journalism in the New Media Era" to their professional appointments.

 

This Thursday, participate in a Hot Topics discussion on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan After Osama Bin Laden via conference call with Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.

 

Tune in to this month's Global I.Q. with The Economist for a forecast of the 2012 global economy. 


Don't miss the last International Book Group meeting before the Fall! Bring your book, some refreshments, and join us to discuss ordinary life in North Korea in Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick.

 

And, help us reach 100 "Likes" on Facebook by mid-May by visiting our page and sharing it with your family and friends. 13 to go! 

Incoming International Visitors to Utah
 
World Map
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 Kaitlin Spas, Program Director, at kspas@utahdiplomacy.org or (801) 832-3273.  

MAY/JUNE 2011

Africa* - Home Hosts Secured

April 28-May 3: 13 Visitors examining Religious Tolerance and Interfaith Dialogue in the U.S.

 

Multiregional* - NEEDED: 4 Home Hosts
Fri, May 13: 19 Visitors examining Women and Entrepreneurship

 

Serbia - Home Hosts Secured  

May 15-18: 5 Visitors examining Role of Religion in Addressing Social Issues in the U.S.

Japan - NEEDED: Volunteer Drivers  

May 25-31: 1 Visitor examining Role of Print Journalism in the New Media Era

Iraq - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts

Sat, June 4: 7 Visitors examining Role of Creative and Broadcast Media

*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit UtahDiplomacy.org.
Hot Topics Conference Call

Ronald E. NeumannThursday, May 5, 2011, 9:30 AM
Hot Topics Conference Call:
U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
After Osama Bin Laden

Via Conference Call With
Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann,
Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan

 

The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America, invites you to participate in a Hot Topics discussion on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan After Osama Bin Laden via conference call with Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.

Ambassador Neumann will open the call with a 5-8 minute overview, which will be followed by Q&A with the participants.

Dial-in Number: 1-270-400-1500
Participant Access Code: 502507

We hope that you will be able to join us for what is certain to be a very informative discussion.  

Global I.Q. with The Economist 

Global I.Q. with The EconomistFriday, May 13, 2011, 9:00 AM
Global I.Q. with The Economist:
A Forecast of the 2012 Global Economy

Featuring Leo Abruzzese,
Director of Global Forecasting,
Economist Intelligence Unit

 

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. 

What should we expect from the economy in 2012? Which countries will emerge as leaders? Has China overtaken the U.S. as the world's financial superpower? Tune in to this month's Global I.Q. free live online audiocast featuring Leo Abruzzese, director of Global Forecasting for the Economist Intelligence Unit, to get the business intelligence you need to stay ahead of the competition. For more information and to register, please 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).    

International Book Group

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 7 PMNothing to Envy book cover
Nothing to Envy
by Barbara Demick
The King's English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Map it with Google!

This is the last International Book Group meeting before the Fall. Bring your book, some refreshments, and join us to discuss Nothing to Envy.

In spite of the strict restrictions on foreign press, award-winning L.A. Times staffer and former Seoul bureau chief Barbara Demick takes a fascinating and deeply personal look at the lives of six defectors from the repressive totalitarian regime of the Republic of North Korea.  

Register in person at The King's English Bookshop or email Wendy Foster Leigh, Book Group Leader. Registration is free and open to all. Books are available for purchase at The King's English or online. Indicate that you are a member of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy or The King's English and receive a 10% discount.
  
UCCD Calendar

Mark your calendar for UCCD's upcoming events. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar.

 

Thursday, May 5, 2011, 9:30 AM

Hot Topics Conference Call:

U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan After Osama Bin Laden 

 

Friday, May 13, 2011, 9:00 AM

Global I.Q. with The Economist

A Forecast of the 2012 Global Economy 

 

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 7 PM

International Book Group

Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick

 

Thursday, August 18, 2011, 5:30 PM

UCCD's 3rd Annual Tribute to Utah's Citizen Diplomats

 

Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8 PM

UCCD's 29th Annual Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert 

Community News

Governor's Office of Economic DevelopmentUtah-Europe Days 2011

May 9 and 10, 2011, Various Locations 

 

Utah-Europe Days 2011 provides an opportunity for Utah business leaders to receive current, updated information on doing business in the European market. At the 2011 Utah-Europe Days, you will connect with top Utah business leaders interested in or currently doing business with Europe; meet with Utah government officials and attend the signing of the Utah-Europe Days 2011 Declaration Ceremony; and, participate in the Utah-Europe Days 2011 Reception showcasing cultural, business, and country specific exhibits, among other crucial events. 

 

Cost: Free; RSVP required at http://1.usa.gov/fORrQY  

Info: Contact Franz Kolb at (801) 538-8717 or fkolb@utah.gov     

Cinco de Mayo 6th Annual Celebration
Sat, May 7, Breakfast 8-10 a.m., Parade 10 a.m., Dance 8 p.m.

Travel to East Carbon Viking Park for an all day celebration, complete with breakfast (8-10 am), a parade (10 am), booths, food, games and a dance (8 pm- midnight).  

 

Cost: Free and Open to the Public 

Info: Contact Lisa Mena at 435-888-0894 or visit CastleCountry.com 


Doing Business with China 

Thu, May 12, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom, UVU

 

The inaugural Doing Business with China conference will create opportunities for businesses to interact with local and nationally experienced business leaders from both the United States and China. Mr. Manuel Menendez III, founder of MCM Group Holdings, ltd, an organization specializing in international business and trade, will be the keynote speaker. 

 

Cost: $49; $25/student 

Info: View schedule here; Register here.  

 

Fiesta! 2011

Sat, May 14, 6-8 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley

 

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center is proud to host the seventh annual Fiesta! - a spicy evening of entertainment, excitement and education celebrating Mexican heritage and culture in Utah.  

 

Cost: Free and open to the Public

Info: Call 801-965-5100 or visit CulturalCelebration.org 

 

Living Traditions Festival

May 20-22, Salt Lake City & County Building

 

The Salt Lake City Arts Council presents the twenty-sixth annual Living Traditions Festival on May 20, 21 and 22, at the Salt Lake City & County Building. A community celebration of Salt Lake's rich cultural diversity, the Living Traditions Festival focuses on traditional music, dance, crafts and food at the heart of all ethnic communities living here today.  

 

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Info: Visit LivingTraditionsFestival.com 

 

Zions Bank International Trade & Business Conference

Thu, May 26, 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Downtown Marriott


The 10th Annual Zions Bank International Trade & Business Conference will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011. This half-day conference will equip business leaders with tools to help them better compete in the world marketplace and reach their global potential. Conference speakers include: Álvaro Uribe, President of Colombia (2002-2010), Bret Stephens, Foreign Affairs Columnist and Deputy Editor, The Wall Street Journal, and Dan North, Euler Hermes Economist, to name a few. Be sure to register early! Seating is limited.   

 

Cost: $35/person (includes lunch)

Info & Registration: http://bit.ly/a3t5HE  

 

Scandinavian Heritage Festival

May 26-28, Noyes Building, Snow College, Ephraim, UT 

 

The 2011 Scandinavian Heritage Festival begins Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Noyes Building at Snow College.From Friday, May 27 noon through Saturday May 28 at dusk, the festival grounds on the north side of Snow College campus and at Pioneer Park, 50 N 100 W, will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft, food booths, and more.  

 

Cost: Free and Open to the Public   

Info: Call 435-835-4241 or visit ScandinavianHeritageFestival.com 

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   
 

Member of  NCIV Logo National Council for International Visitors and WACA World Affairs Councils of America