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Greetings!
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to host International Visitors from Africa, Iraq, Romania, and around the world for dinner and meaningful conversation.
Learn about other customs and cultures through the eyes of young men and women by participating in UCCD's Westminster College International Student Hosting (WISH) program.
Join us on September 13 for the launch of the 2011-2012 World Affairs Lecture Series, featuring Adam Segal, Ph.D., Senior Fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Segal will discuss his latest book, Advantage: How American Innovation Can Overcome the Asian Challenge.
Doing business in international markets? Tune in to the September 16 Global I.Q. with The Economist, featuring John Bowler, Director of the Economist Intelligence Unit's Country Risk Service (CRS), who will discuss the ever-timely topic "International Business Hotspots."
Connect with us! Become a UCCD Facebook Fan or follow us on Twitter, and stay up-to-date on upcoming programs, events, and all things international!
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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.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Poland - Home Hosts Secured
Aug 20-24: 5 Visitors examining Tolerance Among Minority Communities
Multiregional* - No Home Hospitality requested
Aug 23-27: 21 Visitors examining Global Women's Issues
France - Home Hosts Secured
Aug 27-31: 1 Visitor examining Film and Television Production
South Korea - Home Hosts Secured
Aug 25-30: 5 Visitors examining Green Growth
Multiregional* - NEEDED: 2 Home Hosts
Sat, Sept 3: 6 Visitors examining Promoting Social Change through the Arts
Africa* - NEEDED: 7 Home Hosts
Tue, Sept 6: 22 Visitors examining Young African Leaders: Inspiring Leadership and Civil Society Engagement
Multiregional* - NEEDED: 3 Home Hosts
Sat, Sept 10: 9 Visitors examining Small Business Development
Nigeria - NEEDED: 3 Home Hosts
Sun, Sept 11: 10 Visitors examining Democracy and Good Governance in the U.S.
Romania - NEEDED: 1 Home Host
Sun, Sept 18: 1 Visitor examining Transparency and Corruption Prevention
Iraq - NEEDED: 3 Home Hosts
Fri, Sept 23: 8 Visitors examining Teacher Training in the U.S.
*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit
www.utahdiplomacy.org.
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2011-2012 World Affairs Lecture Series
 Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 7 PMAdvantage: How American Innovation Can Overcome the Asian ChallengeAdam Segal, Ph.D., Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism & National Security Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
The emergence of India and China as economic powers has shifted the global landscape and called into question the ability of the United States to compete and maintain its technological lead. In Advantage, Adam Segal makes the compelling case for the crucial role of the "software" of innovation and argues that by strengthening its politics, social relations, and institutions that move ideas from the lab to the marketplace, the United States can play to its greatest economic strengths and preserve its position as a global power. For more information, click here.
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, American Express, and Wells Fargo. 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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Utah Leaders Honored for their Commitment to Citizen Diplomacy
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L to R: Franz Kolb, Miguel Rovira, Sophia DiCaro, Craig Peterson, Brett Heimburger
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On Thursday, August 11, 2011, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) paid tribute to remarkable Utah leaders who help shape U.S. foreign relations "one handshake at a time," and presented the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, International Trade and Diplomacy Office [pictured above], and Jeralynn and David Winder [pictured below], with the 2011 Citizen Diplomat Award. Ms. Alma R. Candelaria, Director of the Office of International Visitors in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, gave the keynote address. Click here to learn more.
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Jeralynn and David Winder with UCCD Board Member, Doyle Arnold (right)
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UCCD Welcomes Danielle Caldwell, Director of Communications
 A native of Utah, Danielle Caldwell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Utah and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Community Leadership - International Track Program - at Westminster College. During the pursuit of her Bachelor's degree, Danielle served on the University of Utah Women's Volleyball Team. In 2003, she participated in the Utah-Moscow Games, and in 2006, played on the Vanajan Racing Club, a professional volleyball team in Hämeenlinna, Finland.
Danielle comes to the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy from PEGUS Research, where she gained experience managing projects in social, behavioral, and health care research. As UCCD's Director of Communications and Community Outreach, she brings broad-based leadership skills and a can-do spirit. She has a great passion for diversity and culture, and enjoys leading, motivating and communicating with people.
UCCD welcomes this talented and highly motivated professional to its team. You may reach Danielle at (801) 832-3272 or dcaldwell@utahdiplomacy.org.
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UCCD Bids Farewell to Jennifer Hefti
 After nearly four years as UCCD's Director of Communications and Community Outreach, our friend and colleague, Jennifer Hefti, will be leaving the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy to move back to her home country (Switzerland).
Jennifer moved to Salt Lake City in 2007 when her fiancé Scott was accepted to the University of Utah, School of Architecture. A recent graduate, Scott has accepted a position as an Architect with a firm in Aigle, Switzerland, a short distance from Jennifer's home village.
In March, 2011, Jennifer received the National Council for International Visitor's Citizen Diplomat Bridge Award - one of four recipients nationwide - for her extraordinary effort and visionary leadership in advancing citizen diplomacy. As a leader in the field, Jennifer has played a key role at the local and national level, and has been instrumental to UCCD's success.
We wish her the best of luck in her future career. You may reach Jennifer at (801) 832-3272 or jhefti@utahdiplomacy.org until Friday, August 26, 2011.
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Host International Students for Dinner
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Westminster College's International Students with Home Host Wendy Leigh
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Since 2008, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy has partnered with Westminster College's Diversity & International Center to provide Westminster's international students with the opportunity to experience Home Hospitality.
Volunteer now! Host exchange students for dinner and conversation, and contribute to making their stay in Utah unforgettable.
When?
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 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, September 16, 2011, 9 AMGlobal I.Q. with The Economist:
"International Business Hotspots"Featuring John Bowler, Director, Economist Intelligence Unit, Country Risk Service (CRS)
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 September 16 for Global I.Q. with The Economist featuring John Bowler, Director of the Economist Intelligence Unit's Country Risk Service (CRS), who will discuss the ever-timely topic "International Business Hotspots." 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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International Book Group
 Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 7 PMInternational Book Group
Innocents Abroad by Mark TwainThe King's English Bookshop 1511 East 1500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Join the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy's International Book Group and "try on another life for size"!
Based on a series of letters Mark Twain wrote from Europe to newspapers in San Francisco and New York as a roving correspondent, Innocents Abroad is a burlesque of the sentimental travel books popular in the mid-nineteenth century. Twain ultimately concludes that, for better or worse, "human nature is very much the same all over the world." Learn more.
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.
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Utahns big on cultural exchanges, hosting foreign visitors
By Katie Drake, Community News,The Salt Lake Tribune
 The Salt Lake Tribune recently featured an article about the community of hosting families in Utah who are eager to welcome international guests to their homes. The article mentions the work of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) and quotes Alma Candelaria, Director of the Office of International Visitors in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. Read article. |
UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendar for UCCD's upcoming events. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 7:00 PM World Affairs Lecture Series Advantage: How American Innovation Can Overcome the Asian Challenge
Friday, September 16, 2011, 9:00 AM
Global I.Q. with The Economist
"International Business Hotspots"
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 6-9 PM Westminster International Student Hosting (WISH) program Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 7:00 PM International Book Group Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8:00 PM UCCD's 29th Annual Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert |
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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
International Peace Gardens Festival
Sat, August 20, 12-5 p.m., International Peace Gardens
Take a virtual trip through the countries of the world as you explore Salt Lake City's hidden treasure, the International Peace Gardens. The gardens feature replicas of famous international sites, such as Stonehenge and the Eiffel Tower. This annual festival showcases music, dance and food from a variety of cultures. Opening remarks by Mayor Ralph Becker and Mayor Peter Corroon will be followed by an afternoon of performances and demonstrations.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: www.internationalpeacegardens.org
Islands in the Desert Concert Mon, August 22, 8:00 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center Relax while listening to traditional and contemporary music from the Pacific Islands, and enjoy some cultural dancing too! Cost: Free and open to the public Info: WorldStage! Concert Series Shingo Study Tour to Japan August 27-September 3, 2011 See and experience first-hand what is at the heart of the Shingo transformation model through a series of plant tours, workshops and peer networking. You will see the tools, systems and principles of operational excellence in action. Implement just 10% of what you will see and receive an ROI up to ten-fold. Dr. Jeff Liker, professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and president of the Toyota Way Academy, will also be present during the tour. Cost: $9,200/person Info and Registration: Shingo Study Tour to Japan Native American Summit August 30-31, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Native American Summit is an annual event hosted by the Offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the Utah Department of Community and Culture, and the Utah Division of Indian Affairs. The Summit will present speakers, presentations, breakfast sessions, and panels to educate attendees on the current issues and developments prevalent among Utah's American Indians including Healthcare, Education, Economic Development, Housing and Emergency Management. Cost: Free and Open to the Public Info: indian.utah.gov Effective International Networking 2.0 Thu, September 8, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Location TBA Join the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, International Trade & Diplomacy Office to learn how social networking can help international managers succeed in today's fast-changing and globalized marketplace. Cost: Free; RSVP is required to fkolb@utah.gov Info: www.business.utah.gov Blue Australia Trade Mission September 12-15, 2011 To help U.S. firms leverage opportunities in Australia, a senior-level Department official will lead a Blue (water and wastewater) trade mission to Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. This trade mission is designed to provide a key opportunity for U.S. suppliers of water and wastewater treatment equipment and services to explore the Australian market. Opportunities exist for reuse technology, trenchless technology, nondestructive technology, smart metering systems, bio-filtration systems, presses for conversion of water or sludge waste, new oxidation systems, filtration equipment for industrial waste applications, flow-meters for wastewater measurement, water recreation systems, and water solutions associated with coal, oil and gas mining, as well as agriculture use. Cost: $2,000 - $2,500 depending on size of firm Info: export.gov, AustraliaWaterMission@trade.gov SLC Film Center: Ghandi Film Festival September 23-25, Salt Lake City Library Auditorium Salt Lake City's first-ever Gandhi Film Festival is presented by the Gandhi Alliance for Peace, in partnership with the SLC Film Center. The film festival is dedicated to curating films that embody the life and spirit of Mahatma Gandhi. It seeks to advance the understanding, appreciation and practice of nonviolence protest and activism by demonstrating through film, those who taught and continue to teach us how to lead and build nations with peaceful, creative collaboration. The film festival features 8 films from 5 countries that aspire for a more just and nonviolent world and illuminate inspiring examples of leadership and co-existence. Cost: Free and Open to the Public Info: www.slcfilmcenter.org Governor-Led Trade Mission to Canada November 1-3, 2011 Whether you are new to exporting or a seasoned global marketer, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your sales to Canada. Governor Gary Herbert will lead this Trade Mission to assist Utah businesses with exports to Canada, promote foreign direct investment opportunities and tourism and strengthen educational ties. The mission will include customized one-on-one business appointments. Info: Contact Paola Diaz, Intern, Governor's Office of Economic Development at (801) 538-8714 or pdiaz@utah.gov |
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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
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