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Greetings!
Summer is almost here! Welcome International Visitors from Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, Jordan, or Pakistan into your home for an evening meal and prepare your favorite outdoor party dish.
Tune in to this month's Global I.Q. with The Economist featuring a special report on "China" with James Miles, China Correspondent with The Economist.
How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? And, how far are you willing to travel to teach English, Math, and Science? Read on to find out!
And, to connect with UCCD and contribute to the conversation, join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
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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 Kaitlin Spas, Program Director, at kspas@utahdiplomacy.org or (801) 832-3273.
Iraq - Home Hosts Secured
June 2-7: 7 Visitors examining Role of Creative and Broadcast Media
Multiregional* - Home Hosts Secured
June 12-16: 6 Visitors examining Investigative Journalism
Indonesia - Home Hosts Secured June 16-21: 4 Visitors examining Journalism: New Media and Diversity
Kyrgyzstan - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts Fri, June 24: 5 Visitors examining Promoting Local Economic Development Iraq - Home Hosts Secured June 23-28: 6 Visitors examining Transparency in Government
Philippines - NEEDED: 1 Home Host Thu, June 30: 2 Visitors examining Human Rights: Creating a Just Society
Jordan - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts Thu, June 30: 6 Visitors examining Legal Issues and Family Law
Pakistan - NEEDED: 3 Home Hosts Sat, July 2: 7 Visitors examining Islam in the U.S.
*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org. |
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UCCD Releases Its 2010 Annual Report
 The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is pleased to announce the release of its 2010 Annual Report. The Annual Report is available on our website, www.utahdiplomacy.org, under Newsroom. Among other 2010 highlights, UCCD: - Welcomed 457 International Visitors from 126 different countries;
- Designed and implemented 79 professional and cultural programs;
- And, engaged more than 550 volunteers.
In the year ahead, UCCD will continue our forty-four year legacy of building friendships around the world. We hope you will renew your support of Citizen Diplomacy, as we work together to create a more peaceful world.
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Global I.Q. with The Economist
 Thursday, June 30, 2011, 9 AMGlobal I.Q. with The Economist:
"Special Report: China"Featuring James Miles, China Correspondent, 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.
Join the free live online audiocast on June 30 for a special Global I.Q. with The Economist examining the publication's forthcoming special report on China featuring James Miles, China Correspondent for The Economist. For more information and to register, click here.
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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U.S. Department of State Student Internship Programs
How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? Just for starters, it would give you a greatly coveted inside look into Foreign Service, and its related positions and responsibilities.
The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2012 Spring Student Internship Program. You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible.
For more information and to start the application process, click here. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is July 1, 2011.
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Teacher Ambassador Program in China
United World College-USA (UWC-USA) has an exciting opportunity for citizen diplomats interested in teaching in China. The Teacher Ambassador Program (TAP) trains Americans as high schol instructors and ambassadors to teach, in English, subjects like Math, Science and English (language and literature), as well as prepares them for a range of opportunities to engage their classroom in community service activities that are meaningful, realistic and culturally appropriate. Selected teachers will be provided free, modern lodging and a high salary.
Early bird deadline for applications is June 15, 2011. Space is limited. For more information and to apply, click here.
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U.S. Department of State, Office of International Visitors Staff Changes
New Voluntary Visitors Division Chief The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy welcomes Ms. Alison Moylan as Chief of the Voluntary Visitors Division, Office of International Visitors. Ms. Moylan was previously Chief in the Multi-Regional Programs (MRP) Division. In this role, she led four program officers and two program coordinators in developing and managing approximately 50 multi-regional group projects annually. Ms. Moylan led the MRP team through several special initiatives including "I-VOTE 2008" - UCCD hosted two I-VOTE participants - and "Volunteerism: United We Serve" in 2010 - UCCD hosted 25 International Visitors as part of the "United We Serve" project. Ms. Moylan was also involved in the conceptualization of the "Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists" in 2006. She is a graduate of St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, with a degree in sociology concentrating on Latin American studies. |
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New Chief of the Community Relations Branch
 UCCD would also like to welcome back Ms. Diane Crow as Chief of the Community Relations Branch in the Office of International Visitors at the U.S. Department of State. Ms. Crow returned to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs after serving 30 months in Iraq. During the first 18 months, she was one of the civilians working with the U.S. military at the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. In Mosul, she spent 3-5 days per week going 'outside the wire' to connect with average Iraqi citizens as the Public Diplomacy Officer for the PRT. The last 10 months were spent in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, working on human rights issues and working to build capacity of civil society organizations.
Prior to joining the Department of State, Ms. Crow was co-founder and Executive Director of Global Outreach, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provided individuals interested in agriculture and rural life with international exchange programs. She has a B.Sc. in agricultural economics and a B.Sc. in animal science from Michigan State University.
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Under Secretary McHale to Leave Post
 As reported in the Washington Post last week and subsequently by the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Judith McHale, announced her plans to leave her post in June to return to the private sector in New York. In a departure message to the Public Diplomacy (PD) community, Ms. McHale outlined the collective work undertaken over the past two years to "implement Secretary Clinton's vision for diplomacy in the 21st century" and thanked her PD colleagues for "your service, your counsel, and your support." The full text of her message is available here. |
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UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendar for UCCD's upcoming events. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar.
Thursday, June 30, 2011, 9 AM
Global I.Q. with The Economist:
"Special Report: China"
Friday, July 29, 2011, 8:15 AM
UCCD Member Orientation Breakfast
Thursday, August 11, 2011, 5:30 PM
UCCD's 3rd Annual Tribute to Utah's Citizen Diplomats
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 7:00 PM
The 2011-2012 World Affairs Lecture Series resumes!
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8 PM
UCCD's 29th Annual Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert
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Community News
Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Fri-Sat, June 10-11, Thanksgiving Point Electric Park
Experience the rich culture and traditions of Scotland with the 37th Annual Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Free kids (ages 11 and under) and Member discounts make this Festival a bargain thrifty Scots can't resist. The Festival will feature Scotland's rich heritage of dance with all its energetic flair and precise movement, piping & drumming, and traditional Highland athletics. Scottish food, vendors and music will also be available.
Cost: $8-15/General Admission
Info: www.utahscots.org
Utah Asian Festival
Sat, June 11, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., South Towne Expo Center
The Asian Festival began in 1977 when an influx of Southeast Asian refugees began settling in Utah. The festival offered the majority population an opportunity to come to know new minority groups. Today, the festival is still dedicated to the Asian communities in Utah and is intended to provide a means of expressing, promoting and preserving unique and valuable customs, traditions and heritage.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: www.utahasianfestival.com
Exporting Workshop: Financial, Legal and Logsitics
Tue, June 14, 9:00 a.m., SLCC Miller Campus Conference Center
The slow recovery of the worldwide recession, changes in exchange rates and the threat of worldwide inflation requires that Utah exporters be better informed and flexible in negotiating sales and credit terms with foreign buyers. This conference will help Utah exporters learn the risks, costs, and options available to ensure success for themselves and their foreign clients. Conference speakers include: Ryan Gibbons, Global Positioning Solutions, Inc., William Waterbury, Cargo-Link, Paul Savage, Kirton & McConkie, and Barry Thompson, INTERCHANGE.
Cost: $100/person
Info and Registration: Contact Barry Thompson at ibt1231@gmail.com or 801-448-8548.
WTC Utah Export Experts: Global Supply Chain Security
Thu, June 16, 8-10 a.m., Salt Lake Chamber
Attend this educational seminar about global supply chain security and learn about Transportation Security Administration Regulations as well as receive expert advice for businesses engaged in global exports. Gary E. Lupinacci, Assistant Branch Chief of the Certified Cargo Screening Program of the Transportation Security Administration, will be our guest speaker.
Cost: $10/person; Students attend free (breakfast included)
Info: Download Flier; www.wtcut.com
Kenya Kup Golf Tournament
Sat, June 18, 7:30 a.m., The Homestead Resort
Sign up for the Kenya Kup to help Youthlinc, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating humanitarians for life, raise funds for student members furthering micro-credit research in Kenya. Along with their research, student members will help complete work on a new school and conduct educational and health and wellness classes in the Kiamuri, Kenya, Africa village.
Cost: $200/team of two (cart included)
Info and Registration: Kenya Kup; youthlinc.org
Coming Soon! Fiesta De Pueblo
August 18-20, 6-10 p.m., City Hall Grounds, Downtown Salt Lake
The 2011 Fiesta De Pueblo will feature informative cultural, health and educational workshops, sumptuous Latin cuisine, Carnival Rides, Art and Craft exhibits, and a wide array of vendors representing Utah's diverse Hispanic business community.
Cost: $7/person; Children under 11 are free
Info: www.fiestadepueblo.com
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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
Amaryah Cannon,
Communications and Public Relations Intern
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