2011 Vivaldi
by Candlelight
A Benefit Concert
Featuring the
Vivaldi Virtuosi with Gerald Elias, Music Director
Sat, Dec. 10, 2011, 8pm
First Presbyterian Church
12 C Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Tickets $40
Sponsorships Available Call (801) 832-3270
or email Danielle
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Greetings!
In November, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy invites you to host International Visitors from around the world for dinner and conversation.
Order your tickets today for the 29th Annual Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 10, 8:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy and help support our efforts to create a more peaceful world. Call (801) 832-3270 or email dcaldwell@utahdiplomacy.org. Visit our website for program details at www.utahdiplomacy.org.Join us on November 15th for our 2011-2012 World Affairs Lecture Series, featuring L. Hunter Lovins, President and Founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions. Ms. Lovins will discuss Climate Capitalism: The Business Case for Sustainability.
UCCD is proud to present the Fifth Annual CHINA Town Hall, featuring a live webcast by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, and presentation from visiting guest speaker I. Allen Barber. Host Westminster International Students for dinner and conversation with the WISH program. Learn more about UCCD at our next Membership Orientation Breakfast.Read about how International Visitors recently traveled to Utah to examine The Spirit of Volunteerism.
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Incoming International Visitors to Utah
 "When we enlarge our view of the world, we deepen our understanding
of our own lives."
-Yo-Yo Ma, Musician
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.
NOVEMBER
South Korea - Home Hosts Secured
Nov 1-5: 4 Visitors examining Refugee Resettlement Issues
Multiregional* - NEEDED: 7 Home Hosts
Fri, Nov 11: 20 Visitors examining Contemporary Challenges in Higher EducationMultiregional* - NEEDED: 1 Home HostSat, Nov 12: 6 Visitors examining Combating Trafficking in Persons*For a complete list of participating countries, please visit www.utahdiplomacy.org
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2011-2012 World Affairs Lecture Series
 Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 7 PMClimate Capitalism: The Business Case for SustainabilityL. Hunter Lovins President and Founder, Natural Capitalism Solutions
Believe in climate change. Or don't. But you'd better understand this: the best route to rebuilding our economy, our cities, and our job markets, as well as assuring national security, is doing precisely what you would do if you were scared to death about climate change. In Climate Capitalism, L. Hunter Lovins, with sustainability expert Dr. Boyd Cohen, tells the stories of inventors, major corporations, communities, and main street businesses who are cutting their costs, driving innovations, inspiring their employees, and building prosperity by investing in energy efficiency and renewable resources. Read 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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UCCD Hosts Fifth Annual CHINA Town Hall
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, in partnership with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) and Westminster College, presents The Fifth Annual CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming designed to provide Americans across the United States and beyond the opportunity to discuss China with leading experts. CHINA Town Hall is organized by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) and generously underwritten by the Starr Foundation. The program features a live webcast by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security advisor, moderated by Stephen Orlins, President of NCUSCR . The program will be followed by a presentation, and question and answer period, with visiting guest speaker, I. Allen Barber, Denver-Hainan Corporation, moderated by Dr. Jin Wang, Dean of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster College.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit our website. |
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Host International Students for Dinner
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Westminster College International Students and Home Host Wendy Leigh
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Since 2008, the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy has partnered with Westminster College's Diversity and International Center to provide Westminster 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, November 12, 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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Membership Orientation Breakfast
 Are you a longtime, new or prospective member of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD)? Are you a first-time Home Host? (Orientation is required for new Home Hosts.)
If so, join the UCCD staff on Friday, October 28, 2011, 8:15-9:15 a.m. for a fun breakfast and one-hour informative session to learn about how you can help build peace and understanding. Topics will include:
The orientation will be held in Room 226 of the Bill & Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster College. For more information, or to register, call (801) 832-3272 or simply reply to this email.
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International Visitors Travel to Utah to Examine the Spirit of Volunteerism
By Kaitlin Spas, UCCD Program Director
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Gerardo from El Salvador working alongside Cudjoe from Ghana at Habitat for Humanity
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Six International Visitors from six different countries visited Salt Lake City October 5 -11 on an International Visitor Leadership Program examining The Spirit of Volunteerism: Honoring 50 Years of the Peace Corps. Our six Visitors from Ghana, El Salvador, Albania, Jamaica, Cameroon and Tonga were part of a larger group of 50 who work, or have worked alongside Peace Corps volunteers in their home countries. These leaders in volunteerism came to the U.S. as guests of the U.S. Department of State with the aim of learning about volunteerism in American communities and sharing best practices. Read more  | |
Theo from Cameroon tells students what Peace Corps volunteers have done for his country during an information session at the University of Utah.
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Read the Spirit of Volunteerism blog and Facebook page. Watch a video showing the visitors and their service projects with NCIV community organizations across the country. |
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UCCD Calendar
Mark your calendars for UCCD's upcoming events. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar.
Monday, October 24, 2011, 9 AM
Global IQ with The Economist
"Special Report: Business in India"
Friday, October 28, 2011, 8:15 AM
Member Orientation Breakfast
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 7 PMInternational Book Group Fillets of Plaice by Gerald Durrell Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 7 PMWorld Affairs Lecture Series Climate Capitalism: The Business Case for SustainabilityWednesday, November 16, 2011, 5 PMFifth Annual CHINA-Town Hall: Local Connections, Global Reflections Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8 PM29th Annual Vivaldi by Candlelight - A Benefit Concert |
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Community News
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
4th Annual Women in International Business Conference
"Critical Tools for Success in the International Marketplace"
November 8, 2011, Salt Lake Community College - Miller Campus
We are pleased to announce the fourth annual Women in International Business Conference! We invite you to expand and reconnect with your network as we discuss how to negotiate and conduct successful transactions in Europe, Asia, Africa the Middle East and the Americas. This conference will address negotiation skills, cultural factors, security issues, appropriate behaviors and other practical tips and techniques to assist you when doing business in the international marketplace.
To register: http://tinyurl.com/3odfwe2
More info: http://www.wtcut.com/upcoming-events/?event_id=245
WorlDance 2011
November 3, 2011, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah
Eastern Arts Presents WorlDance 2011- Music and Dance of the East. This program features:
- Uyghur musician Anwar Yusef Ensemble from Washington DC with Zarina Kobliva of Tajikistan
- Lan Nguyen Ensemble with special guests from Vietnam
- Indonesian Gamelan Group
- Also dances from Afghanistan, Pamirs, Russia and more
Cost: $10 (student and senior discount)
More info: call (801) 485-5824
Tickets: call (801) 581-7100
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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, Danielle Caldwell,
Director of Communications & Community Outreach
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