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January 5, 2005 7 to 9 pm Rights, Responsibilities and the Root Causes of Poverty: Holistic Approaches to Sustainable Development Antioch campus, 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle.
Hear from Ahna Machan, director of CARE USA, the world¹s leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Machan has an M.S. in Whole Systems Design, Organizational Systems Renewal, from Antioch and serves on the Board of Visitors. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu.

January 7, 2005, 4-7 pm Islamic School Of Seattle: Dinner With Susan Douglass
The Islamic School of Seattle will host a conversation and dinner with Social Studies scholar and curriculum designer Susan Douglass. This is a wonderful opportunity for educators interested in learning and teaching about Islam and about Muslim people, places and histories. Address: 720 Cherry St., Seattle, 98122; Telephone: 206-329-5735.
(Susan Douglass is an educator with experience in teaching, curriculum, and instructional design. She has a M.A. in Arab Studies and History from Georgetown University and a B.A. in History from the University of Rochester. Since she has served as Affiliated Scholar and researcher with the Council on Islamic Education, working on textbooks, curriculum and standards, teacher workshops and resources.)

January 7, 2005 4-7 pm WAC Tacoma Presents: Korea: Two States, One Nation
This three-hour course is designed for classroom teachers who wish to introduce their students to what is occurring on the Korean Peninsula. It is organized into two units, which will provide the classroom teacher with brief background on Korean history and on the current situation. Each unit will be supplemented with written and graphic materials suitable for duplication and classroom use. Time: January 7, 2005, registration at 3:45 PM, program is from 4-7 PM. Location: Bates Technical College, Tacoma. The cost of $15 includes 3 clock hours, teaching resources, and a buffet dinner. To register, call the World Affairs Council of Tacoma at 253-681-7193, or visit their website at http://www.wactacoma.org.

January 11 and 12, 2005 International Economic Summit
Are you an economics, social studies, world affairs or foreign language teacher looking for fresh, innovative ways to help your students learn more about the world around them through a practical, hands-on approach? Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a proven program being used in other states. The International Economic Summit is an ideal way to help your students understand essential economic concepts and the implications of global trade, and have fun learning! IES 2005 offers a 2-day training session in Seattle on January 11 and 12, 2005. Full scholarships, materials, sub pay reimbursement, and honorariums are available for participating teachers. For additional information please contact Pam Whalley by phone at 360.650.4823 or by e-mail at Pam.Whalley@wwu.edu. See Flyer (PDF).

January 12, 2005, 7 pm “From Seattle With Love: A Benefit Concert For Tsunami Relief” At Town Hall.
In a community-wide response to the tsunamis in Asia and Africa, Town Hall Seattle will be the location of “From Seattle with Love: A Benefit Concert for Tsunami Relief” on Wednesday, January 12 at 7 pm. Local political leaders, artists, and media personalities will donate their talents and time to raise money to go to the victims of this unprecedented natural disaster. All receipts from the concert will be sent to Mercy Corps and CARE, two of the major international relief organizations responding to this crisis. For more information, contact Spider Kedelsky – spiderk@townhallseattle.org.

January 12, 2005, 7 pm Talk by Greg Robinson on his book Order of the President; FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans at Ethnic Cultural Theatre.
Densho is pleased to present a talk by Greg Robinson, assistant professor of history at the University of Quebec and author of By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans (Harvard University Press, 2001). Publishers Weekly calls his book a "lucid, comprehensive and balanced examination" of the influences behind Roosevelt's decision to incarcerate all west coast Japanese Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor: "Conscientious arguments and meticulous documentation movingly clarify a little-understood failure of American democracy." We invite you to hear Robinson speak at a free public program on Wednesday, January 12, 7:00pm, at the University of Washington Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle. More information is available at www.densho.org, 206-320-0095, or info@densho.org. Our thanks to the University of Washington Department of American Ethnic Studies and the Elliott Bay Book Company for assisting with this event.

January 15, 2005, 1pm, Koolhaas, and the Obsolete Book
Seattle Central Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., conference room 2. Speaker: Meredith Clausen, Professor of Architecture and Art History at the University of Washington.
Does Rem Koolhaas' new Seattle Central Library predict the future? What does it tell us about the relationship between architecture, books, and society in the 21st century? Meredith Clausen, Professor of Architecture and Art History, will give a fascinating lecture on the meaning of Koolhaas' new building, comparing it to other great library structures around the world. She will also situate Koolhaas' work in the context of contemporary architectural trends in Europe and questions about the future of the library itself. Open to the public, no tickets necessary. Sponsored by the Center for West European Studies. For more information, contact cwes@u.washington.edu or 206-543-1675.

January 18, 2004 12th Annual OSPI Conference: Igniting Innovation Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle
The OSPI January Conference provides another opportunity to learn about the social studies classroom-based assessment models (CBAs). We will be conducting a one-day CBA scorer training session on January 18th (the pre-conference day). Our focus for this session will be on our history CBAs as participants will learn about the Elementary “People on the Move,” the Middle School “Analyzing Sources,” and the High School “Causes of Conflict” CBAs. (To view these assessments, go to www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/SocStudies/CBAs.aspx). If you are interested in this training, please sign up soon since space will be limited. In addition, there will again be sessions during the regular conference (January 19th & 20th) that focus on instructional materials designed to help students complete the CBAs. Representatives from History Day, the Washington State Historical Society, and Facing the Future will be there to explain how their materials can assist teachers who want to incorporate CBAs into lessons and units. There will also be a session in which teachers who have piloted the CBAs will share their experiences and answer questions about how best to implement these projects in their classrooms. Please visit www.k12.wa.us/Conferences/JanConf2005 for more information or go to http://www.capps.wsu.edu/ospi_igniting to register on-line.

January 20, 2005 Cultural Islam in Central Asia
Part 1 of Beyond Islam: Understanding the Muslim World Teacher professional development programs at the UW funded by a grant to the World Affairs Council Global Classroom from the United States Institute of Peace. Co-sponsored and co-presented by: World Affairs Council Global Classroom, UW Jackson School of International Studies Outreach Centers, and FIUTS.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

January 26, 2005 7 to 9 pm Sharing and Understanding: Multiethnic and Multireligious Living Together in Europe Antioch campus, 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle.
Learn from Dr. Karl Kumpfmuller, director of Peace Centre in Graz, Austria, the leader of Project: Interfaith Europe and an international university lecturer. The Paradox of Religious Pluralism
Hear from Sadruddin Boga, Ph.D., core faculty, Antioch Center for Creative Change. Boga teaches and consults on topics such as systems theory and practice, innovation and creativity, harnessing human diversity and global pluralism. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu.

January 29, 2005 8:00 pm Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble featuring the Ruze Dalmatinke Orchestra at Kirkland Performance Center. For more information contact:
Kirkland Performance Center (425) 828-0422 http://www.kpcenter.org.

February 1, 2005 6:00 pm The Challenges Facing Sierra Leone (Discussion/Dinner at Pan African Restaurant). Todd Jennings, Recently returned from UNICEF assignment in Sierra Leone.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

February 2, 2005 7:00 am Offshoring: Another Side of the Story (Perspectives from Overseas) Gary C. Hamilton, Professor of Sociology and the Jackson School of International Studies, Ali Tarhouni, Senior Lecturer in Business Economics at the UW Business School, Rajeev Agarwal, Founder and CEO of MAQ Software at the Rainier Club.
Although offshoring is not a new phenomena, it has recently caused a flurry of debate about the loss of US jobs and its effect on the US economy. While there are varying points of view on the subject from inside the US, what are the effects of the increased offshoring on the recipient nations? When jobs and income arrive, what economic and social changes follow? See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

February 2, 2005 4-7 pm The Price of Freedom: Teaching About the Experience of Japanese Americans in World War II (Educator Program at the Seattle Buddhist Church) Funded by a Washington State Civil Liberties Public Education grant to World Affairs Council Global Classroom. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

February 3, 2005 5:30 pm Bosnian Photo Exhibit at Café Paloma 93 Yesler Way, Seattle.
Seattle writer and human rights activist, Peter Lippman, announces: "I will be displaying a few of the best of the photos from my last visit to Bosnia, last spring. I think there will be something for everyone in that exhibit, and my hope is to show not only the hurt that has been done unto Bosnia, but also the beauty that still shines through." The opening of the exhibit will take place during the "First Thursday" gallery walk.

February 4, 2005 7 pm Negotiating the Gaze: Olga Boznanska as A Portraitist Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, University of Washington. Dr. Bozena Shallcross, Associate Professor of Polish literature at the University of Chicago, will lecture on the work of 19th century post-impressionist painter Olga Boznanska. The first truly successful professional female painter, she forged a new basis of artistic exploration by reinventing the gaze of her subjects.

February 7, 2005 7 to 9 pm Writers, Fighters, Road Hunters: American Indians and Choices of Rebellion
Antioch campus, 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle.
Listen to Lummi author Keith Egawa read selections from his recently completed novel Dispatch from the Raft, and join a facilitated discussion of the definition of "progress." For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu.

February 7, 2005 3:30-5:00 pm Challenges for Japan's Foreign Diplomacy in 2005, by The Honorable Kazuo Tanaka, Consul General of Japan. Simpson Center for the Humanities, Communications Building, Room 202, University of Washington.
Prior to arriving in Seattle in late September 2004 to assume his new post of Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, Consul General Tanaka was the Special Coordinator for the Minister's Secretariat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. His expertise lies in economic cooperation and Asian affairs as well as refugee issues, specifically involving the United Nations. Consul General Tanaka is a graduate of Sophia University, Tokyo; has studied Malay at the University of Malaya, Malaysia; and was a lecturer at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
http://depts.washington.edu/japan/events.shtml

February 8, 2005 6:30 to 9:30 pm "Interfaith Connections"
Join in an interactive evening of dialog and learning designed to promote understanding among members of a full spectrum of world spiritual and religious traditions. Presented in cooperation with the Interfaith Council of Washington. Antioch University Seattle is located at 2326 Sixth Ave. in Seattle¹s Belltown neighborhood. These events are free and open to the public.

February 10, 2005 Muslims in China Today
Part 2 of Beyond Islam: Understanding the Muslim World Teacher professional development programs at the UW funded by a grant to the World Affairs Council Global Classroom from the United States Institute of Peace. Co-sponsored and co-presented by: World Affairs Council Global Classroom, UW Jackson School of International Studies Outreach Centers, and FIUTS.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

February 11-13 2005 Seattle Balkan Festival
A 3 Day Weekend of Dancing, Singing, Learning, Great Food & Great music. Eagles Hall, 6205 Corson Ave S. in Seattle.
For registration information, see Seattle Balkan Fest Website.

February 16, 2005 Fueling the Future: Why China Matters (Teacher Program at Lakeside School)
Co-sponsored and co-presented by: Facing the Future: People and the Planet, Lakeside School, Pacific Village Institute, World Affairs Council Global Classroom, and YES! magazine. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

February 16, 2005 7:00 pm Allah's Torch: A Report from Behind the Scenes in Asia's War on Terror (Lecture/Q&A) Kane Hall, University of Washington.
Tracy Dahlby, Former Managing Editor of Newsweek International.
Long before September 11, 2001, terrorism's global elite was already zeroing in on Indonesia -- the world's most populous Islamic nation, and its largest archipelago, where dense jungles and intricate, unpatrolled coastlines conceal almost endless hiding places. Acclaimed journalist and filmmaker Tracy Dahlby will report on his findings about this infrequently reported landscape, both before and after 9/11. In so doing, Dahlby will map out the chilling realities of what radical Islam has planned for the West as the Western and radical Islamic worlds inevitably collide -- and offer some surprising conclusions about how America's leaders -- and its citizens -- can best defend, in his view, the United States against Asia's new Osama bin Ladens. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

February 17, 2005 7:00 pm A Classical Waltz through Eastern Europe Bellevue Regional Library 1111 110th Ave NE. Bellevue
Regional Library Travel Series presented by Matthew Brumley, founder of Earthbound Expeditions. On this historic slide show journey you'll travel by train, riverboat, trail and coach to sleepy villages and grand capitals. Discover Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic. For more information, call (425) 450 1760.

February 17-20, 2005 The International Studies School Association (ISSA) Fourth Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado Denver Marriott South. It's not just for Social Studies and it's not just for teachers. The 2005 conference is for teachers of all disciplines -- the Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Humanities, and Business -- as well as school and district administrators. For more information, contact Mark Montgomery mmontgom@du.edu.
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International Studies Schools Association
2201 S. Gaylord St. | Denver | CO | 80208
(303) 871-3106 or 1-800-967-2847 | FAX: (303)871-2456

February 24, 2005 5:00 – 8:00 pm Welcome to the “New Europe”: Teacher Workshop on European Union Enlargement and “Team Enlargement” classroom outreach project
The EU Center of Seattle is offering two new programs to help area teachers and students learn more about the process of EU enlargement and its impact on European politics and society. The first is a special February 24 workshop focusing on how EU enlargement has affected the lives of people in the ten accession countries. The second program, called “Team Enlargement,” will send a university lecturer and two European exchange students to your classroom to give a colorful presentation on the “new” Europe and hold a lively class discussion on the similarities and differences between Europeans and Americans today. The program will also provide the teacher will classroom materials on current events, such as the introduction of the euro and the eastward expansion of the EU, will be provided to the teacher. Teachers can participate in just one of the programs or combine them. The “Team Enlargement” program is free and runs through May. Details on the teacher conference are below. For more information about either, contact the EU Center at euc@u.washington.edu or 206-616-2415.

February 25, 2005 6:00 pm HIVPositive: AIDS through a New Lens at the Museum of History and Industry.
Doras Chirwa, HIV/AIDS program specialist for CARE Zambia
Rep. Adam Smith, US House of Representatives (D-Washington)
CARE, the World Affairs Council, and the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest invite you to a reception and tour of PhotoSensitive's HIVPositive, AIDS through a new lens, an innovative exhibit that chronicles the individual acts of optimism and resistance amid the HIV/AIDS pandemic. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

March 2, 2005 7 to 9 pm The Emerging Movement to Reclaim the Media Antioch campus, 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle.
Hear from Frances Korten, executive director of the Positive Futures Network, publisher of YES! magazine. Korten worked at the Ford Foundation for 20 years, where she funded programs on social justice and environmental sustainability in Asia and the United States. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu.

March 3, 2005 7:30 pm "DEMOCRACY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL AGE" Professor James A. Banks. University of Washington 130 Kane Hall Admission Complimentary. Reception Following in the Walker-Ames Room
The Office of the President at the University of Washington cordially invites you and your colleagues to the 29th Annual Faculty Lecture with Professor James A. Banks. Professor Banks has been a researcher and leader in efforts to increase educational equality for all students in the United States and the world for more than three decades. As a fifth grade teacher in Chicago, then as a graduate student at Michigan State University, and as a professor at the University of Washington beginning in 1969, Banks has pursued questions related to education, racial inequality, and social justice in more than 100 journal articles and 20 books. His most recent book, Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives, examines the unity-diversity tension in 12 nations. Widely regarded as a founder of multicultural education, Professor Banks holds honorary doctorates from the Bank Street College of Education (New York), the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, the University of Wisconsin, Parkside, DePaul University, and Lewis and Clark College. His research on how educational institutions can improve race and ethnic relations has greatly influenced schools, colleges, and universities throughout the Untied States and the world.

March 4, 2005 9th World Languages Day at UW
High School Students and Teachers: Learn about World Languages at the University of Washington. For more information, see http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/wld.asp.

March 10, 2005 3:45-7:00 pm Lens on Contemporary China: New Photography and Video
The World Affairs Council, the Seattle Art Museum, and the East Asia Resource Center invite you for an evening dedicated to discussing and looking at the innovative photo and video art produced since the mid-1990s in China. The exhibit Between Past and Future brings together works by sixty Chinese artists focusing on the extraordinary cultural, political, and social transformations that are currently reshaping China. The innovative works of these artists, most never before seen outside China, consider the impact of these changes on family life, individual identity, human relationships, traditions, and the emergence of a new urban landscape as they explore new approaches to the medium of photography. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

March 12, 2005 9 am - 1 pm Youth Summit: Institutionalized Racism from a Global Perspective (Youth leadership program at Bellevue Community College) The purpose of the summit is to enrich civic dialogue about racism as it has manifested itself in the U.S. and the world both past and present, using the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as a starting place. Funded by a Washington State Civil Liberties Public Education grant to World Affairs Council Global Classroom. Co-sponsored by Bellevue Community College, Bellevue School District, and Seattle School District Office of Equity and Race Relations. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

March 24, 2005 Islam and Politics in Malaysia
Part 3 of Beyond Islam: Understanding the Muslim World Teacher professional development programs at the UW funded by a grant to the World Affairs Council Global Classroom from the United States Institute of Peace. Co-sponsored and co-presented by: World Affairs Council Global Classroom, UW Jackson School of International Studies Outreach Centers, and FIUTS.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

March 29, 2005 State of the World's Women: Beijing Conference 10 Years Later (Educator program, student session, and keynote speaker at the Langston Hughes Cultural Center in Seattle) Co-sponsored and co-presented by: Facing the Future: People and the Planet, Pacific Village Institute, Population Health Forum, Seattle Girls' School, World Affairs Council Global Classroom, and YES! magazine.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

March 31, 2005 7:30-9 PM A Dialogue on the Central American Free Trade Agreement Sponsored by: UW's Jackson School of International Studies, World Affairs Council, the UW Global Business Center. Sieg 134 University of Washington.
The event will feature short presentations by both proponents and opponents of CAFTA, addressing the following four points below. Rep. Jim McDermott has agreed to participate and will direct questions to the panelists. There will be time for audience Q & A.
1. CAFTA's Implications for Jobs and the Economy
Rick Bender, President, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO Bill Center, Washington Council on International Trade
2. CAFTA's Implications for Public Health
Angelina Godoy, Assistant Professor of Law, Societies, and Justice, UW (other speaker to be determined)
3. CAFTA's Implications for Investment, natural resources and the environment
Patti Goldman, Executive Director of Earthjustice
Bill Bryant, trade lawyer
4. CAFTA's Foreign Policy Implications
Carlos Marentes, Grupo Pro-Amnistia y Justicia Social
(other speaker to be determined)

April 23, 2005 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in Smith Hall 304 on the University of Washington main campus.
Using on-line communication tools to foster cross-cultural understanding in the language class.
Developing our students’ understanding of a foreign culture is fast becoming a priority for the language class. This workshop will focus on the use of on-line communication tools for fostering understanding between students in our classes and students living in the target culture. It will present Cultura, a Web-based project designed for that purpose, that utilizes the Internet both as a resource and as a communication tool. The approach, tools and methodology will be explained in detail and abundantly illustrated. Participants will have a chance to explore the materials and work with them in order to get a real sense of how students gradually construct an understanding of the other culture. Teachers will also be shown the different ways in which the materials can be used and thus gain insights into ways of creating a dynamic and interactive environment for supporting their students' cultural learning.

Short bio
Born and educated in France where she received her Agrégation, Gilberte Furstenberg is a Senior Lecturer in French in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she has been teaching for the last 25 years. She is the main author of the award-winning multimedia fiction A la Rencontre de Philippe and the interactive documentary Dans un Quartier de Paris, published by Yale University Press.
Her interest in the use of technology for pedagogical purposes has led her to explore the field of cross-cultural communication and to create Cultura. This Web-based, cross-cultural program uses a comparative approach that allows French and American students to collaboratively construct an in-depth understanding of the values and attitudes imbedded in each others’ cultures. Versions of Cultura are being developed in German, Italian, Russiann and Spanish.

April 27, 2005 4:00-7:00 pm The Price of Freedom: Teaching about the Experience of Japanese Americans in World War II (Teacher program at Everett Community College)

Join us in Everett for a professional development workshop to prepare educators to introduce the story of Japanese Americans during and following World War II, featuring Chizu Omori showing excerpts of her documentary "Rabbit in the Moon" and Patricia Burleson speaking about the experiences in Japan.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

April 28, 2005 4:00-9:00 pm Voices In Wartime: Teacher Workshop And Special Film Screening (Teacher program at the University of Washington, HUB room 310)

The World Affairs Council’s Global Classroom is very excited to partner with Opening of the Heart and The Voices of Wartime Network in this special teacher workshop organized in conjunction with the nationwide release of the film documentary Voices in Wartime. Teachers will not only have the opportunity to view this new release at the workshop, they will also receive a copy of the film! See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

April 29, 2005 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Democracy and Diversity: Principles and Concepts for Educating Citizens in a Global World Walker Ames Room, 2nd Floor, Kane Hall, University of Washington. An Invitational Conference sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education, College of Education, University of Washington, Seattle. Supported by the Spencer Foundation and the University of Washington. For details, see Flyer (PDF).
Contact: 206-543-3386 or centerme@u.washington.edu.

May 4, 2005 7 to 9 pm Emerging Markets. Emerging Democracies.
Eduardo Gomes, Ph.D., visiting Fulbright scholar, Bellevue Community College. His focus of study is comparative economies, interest politics and contemporary political theory.
Become a more informed world citizen!
For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu.

May 5, 2005 Islam, Asia, Modernity*
Part 4 of Beyond Islam: Understanding the Muslim World Teacher professional development programs at the UW funded by a grant to the World Affairs Council Global Classroom from the United States Institute of Peace. Join Professor Huma Haq in exploring the complexities of the lives of women in Pakistan. Co-sponsored and co-presented by: World Affairs Council Global Classroom, UW Jackson School of International Studies Outreach Centers, and FIUTS. *This session will include the opening lecture of the Islam in Asia Conference at UW May 5-8.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

May 5-8, 2005 Islam, Asia, Modernity Conference
at the University of Washington. The Jackson School of International Studies’ Asia Centers will be holding an open conference and symposium on Islam, Asia, Modernity. For more information see: http://depts.washington.edu/asiaismo/.

May 9, 2005 4:00-7:00 pm Strengthening Our Voices: Women Writers from the Mideast (Educator program at Seattle Academy)
Please join World Affairs Council Global Classroom for a special educators’ program featuring several of the most exciting contemporary Arab women writers in the world today. The World Affairs Council’s Global Classroom Program is very excited to partner with Hedgebrook and Powerful Schools for the first time in this unique teacher workshop.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

May 9-14, 2005 Seattle International Children's Festival
at the Seattle Center. For more information, see Performers at a Glance.

May 10, 2005 5:30-8:30 pm Wealthy States, Penniless Citizens: Defining the New Frontiers of the Human Rights Struggle in Africa (Teacher program, reception and lecture at Seattle Asian Art Museum)
This teacher program is in conjunction with a public lecture through World Affairs Council Public Programs. For program details and registration information, see World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

May 27-30 11 am - 11 pm Northwest Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center. Northwest Folklife is the most visible advocate of the traditional arts in the Northwest region. For more information and schedules, see: http://www.nwfolklife.org/

May 29 - June 3, 2005 NAFSA 57th Annual Conference: Opening Minds to the Global Community in Seattle, WA
The world's largest and most significant international education gathering, attracts campus leaders, service providers, policy experts, and world leaders alike by delivering:

Over 50 workshops, over 200 sessions — Get first-hand advice and insight from experts in international education.
International Education Expo – Come face-to-face with representatives from nearly 300 universities, associations, and related companies.
Job Registry — Peruse job postings, participate in on-site interviews, and begin mapping out your path to new opportunities.

For more information, visit NAFSA Website.

June 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2005, in Tacoma, Medina, Seattle and West Seattle. TUBIN: Eduard Tubin Centennial, will be presented. A unique choral concert with strong cultural ties to Estonia and Sweden, TUBIN will feature all the choral works written by this master composer, at the anniversary of his birthday 100 years ago. Specially featured guest ensemble on this concert is Seattle Men's Chorus sub-group, AEDONIS. The TUBIN concerts strongly reflect our mission: The Esoterics is dedicated to performing and perpetuating contemporary a cappella choral settings of poetry, philosophy, and spiritual writings from around the world. Advance tickets are available only online at www.TheEsoterics.org (through PayPal.com), or tickets can be reserved by phone at 206.935.7779.

June 16, 2006 7:00 pm Ethics, Human Rights, and Globalization: Implementing A Common Agenda (Lecture by Mary Robinson, former Irish President, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Executive Director of the Ethical Globalization Initiative) Location: Benaroya Hall, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle. This year’s World Citizen Essay Contest winners will be honored at the Mary Robinson lecture. Cost: $25 Members/Students; $35 Non-Members. Registration: Pre-payment required, please contact the World Affairs Council at (206) 441-5910. For more info, see World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

June 20 through August 11, 2005 Children’s French Day Camp at l’Alliance Française de Seattle. Come and have fun with us
Previous introduction to French helpful but not necessary. Children 2 to 10 years old will be introduced to the French language through play and activities. Participate in a cultural and creative exploration of French.Sing, play, bake and do craft projects while learning French. For more information and to register, see http://home.earthlink.net/~afdesea/childrenSummer.htm.

June 22-24, 2005 in Wenatchee OSPI Summer Institute 2005
Several International Education oriented presentations are included this year. For more information and to register for the Summer Institutes, see www.capps.wsu.edu/SummerInstitutes.

June 23, 2005 7:00 pm Dr. Larry Diamond and Squandered Victory: The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq. Location: University of Washington, Kane Hall room 110. Cost: Members/Students $5, Non-members $10. Registration: Please contact the Council at (206) 441-5910. For more info, see World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

July 4, 2005 noon to 1:00 pm 21st Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center, hosted by the Ethnic Heritage Council. Over 500 people, from more than 70 countries, will be sworn in by U.S District Court Judge Beezer, as new citizens of the United States of America. Produced by the Ethnic Heritage Council, Seattle Center, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and proudly sponsored by Bank of America, this is by far one of the most meaningful and moving Fourth of July events in the region and arouses great interest among friends and families of the new citizens as well as within the general community. While this is an especially important day for the many new citizens, coming from a variety of nations and cultures, it also serves to reaffirm the deeper meaning of being a citizen of the United States of America. The public is encouraged to attend and admission is free.

July 7, 2005 8 am - 2:30 pm The Next Decade in Trade: Emerging Giants; U.S. Response
10th Annual Washington Council on International Trade Conference at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, co-chaired by Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell. For more information and to register, go to www.wcit.org.

July 11, 2005 8 am - 1 pm Education and Productivity: A 21st Century Workforce Conference
The University of Washington's Economic Policy Research Center, directed by Professor Theo Eicher, is hosting a half-day roundtable on Monday, July 11th, at the William Gates Law Building, UW Seattle campus, from 8 am to 1 pm (lunch following) on "Education and Productivity: A 21st Century Workforce Conference." Governor Gregoire, UW President Mark Emmert, and several of the nation's leading experts on these issues will share their perspectives, with the Keynote Speaker Brad Smith, Microsoft's General Counsel, wrapping up the conference. The agenda and speakers, as well as online registration, are shown at http://depts.washington.edu/eprc/education/.

August 2-4, 2005 in Tacoma OSPI Summer Institute 2005
Several International Education oriented presentations are included this year. For more information and to register for the Summer Institutes, see www.capps.wsu.edu/SummerInstitutes.

August 9-11, 2005 in Vancouver OSPI Summer Institute 2005
Several International Education oriented presentations are included this year. For more information and to register for the Summer Institutes, see www.capps.wsu.edu/SummerInstitutes.

August 16-18, 2005 in Spokane OSPI Summer Institute 2005
Several International Education oriented presentations are included this year. For more information and to register for the Summer Institutes, see www.capps.wsu.edu/SummerInstitutes.

August 25, 2005 World Language Standards Meeting at PLU. For more information, see World Language Standards Group.

August 31, 2005 Meetings with Dr. Mimi Met from National Foreign Language Center at UW Language Learning Center Denny Hall Room 108.

9:30-11:30 am Meeting with Dr. Mimi Met to talk about Early Language Learning and the role of higher ed in preparing teachers. See Early Language Learning Group.
1:30-4:00 pm Meeting with Dr. Mimi Met to give us national perspective on considerations for our voluntary World Language Standards in Washington. See WL Stds Review.

Thru September 5, 2005 Stories My Father Told Me: A Helen Zughaib Solo Art Exhibit On display at Richard Hugo House on Capitol Hill until Sept 5. Free admission. If Lebanese American artist Helen Zughaib’s vibrant and delightful pieces don’t transport you back home, the heartwarming and bittersweet vignettes accompanying each piece definitely will. Zughaib’s work is included in over 80 public and private collections, including the Library of Congress, several embassies and the Arab American Museum in Dearborn. See: http://www.hugohouse.org or
http://www.hzughaib.com/gallery/stories/stories13.html.

September 9, 2005 8:00 am - 1:30 pm U.S. - China Business Forum at the World Trade Center, Tacoma.
Forum to discuss the many issues that American small and mid-size companies need to know about doing business in China.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
• Sam Reed, Washington Secretary of State
• Connie Bacon, Tacoma Port Commissioner
• Leslie M. Schweitzer, Senior Trade Advisor, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
For more information, see Calendar Entry.

September 14, 2005 World Affairs Council Great Decisions I: Anthony Shadid - U.S. Challenges in Iraq and in the Muslim World The World Affairs Council is pleased to feature Anthony Shadid, 2004 Pulitzer Prize Recipient for International Journalism, at its first Great Decisions lecture of 2005. Mr. Shadid will discuss the monumental challenges facing the U.S. in dealing with Iraq and the Muslim world in the context of his book, Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War. Following this lecture there will be discussion groups revolving around Mr. Shadid's talk and The Role of the U.S. in Iraq and the Muslim World, from the Great Decisions briefing book. A book signing will follow the discussion groups. For more details on the Great Decisions program and on the individual events, please refer to our website: www.world-affairs.org.

September 17, 2005 4 pm Benefit concert for Prescolar Alice Francis (Spanish language preschool with a social changed based curriculum) featuring Recycleman & the Dumpster Divers at Seward Park amphitheater. See Benefit Concert Flyer (PDF). Please contact Laura at prescolar@rutledge.com or at 206.290.3483 for details.

September 20, 2005 5:30-7:30 pm OneWorld Now! will be 3 years old. You are invited to an Open House and 3-Year Birthday Celebration at the OneWorld Now! office at the Pioneer Building, 600 First Ave, # 620 (next to the “Underground Tours”). Come and meet some of our students, Board members, community partners and supporters. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP by September 13th to kristin@oneworld-now.org.

September 22, 2005 5:45 - 8:15 pm YPIN Fall 2005 Feature Event! Travel Reception and Panel Discussion
Location: REI Seattle Flagship Store Meeting Rooms (222 Yale Avenue North, Seattle) Panelists include Mr. John Sheppard of REI Adventures, Mr. Steve Smith of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, Mr. Ezra Teshome of The Rotary International, and Ms. Simone Andrus of Wide World Books & Maps.
Cost: Free for World Affairs Council members, $5 non-members. Food and drink included. Payment will be accepted at door.
Registration: Please RSVP in advance at http://www.evite.com/ypin_seattle@yahoo.com/travelpanel2005.
More Information: World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

September 24, 2005 7-9 pm *SAMBA EXTRAVAGANZA!*
“From Rio to Salvador: A Performance of Brazilian Dance and Music” will be presented at the Museum of History and Industry Auditorium. Beautiful dancers, exotic costumes and the compelling sounds of Brazilian samba will take the stage. With all new dances, this show was performed in 2003 to sold-out audiences. Accompanying the Brazilian performance will be the Brazilian band, “Batuque.” This band is a mix of Brazilian, American and Japanese musicians that always brings Seattle audiences to their feet to dance.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Call or email Bahia Street at (206)633-1724 or info@bahiastreet.org. For more information, visit www.bahiastreet.org.

September 30 - October 1, 2005 WSAME 11th Annual Fall Conference. The much anticipated WSAME Fall Conference returns to Seattle! Headlining the keynote podium are Gary Howard, REACH Center CEO and author of You Can’t Teach What You Don’t Know, and Francisco Garcia, Director of Bilingual and Migrant Education, U.S. Department of Education. This year, school Anti-Racism Teams of students and staff will be trained during the two-day event. WSAME and WEA scholarships to support school efforts will be available. To enroll your school team and for conference registration information, visit WSAME Events.

October 2, 2005 12-9 pm. CroatiaFest at Seattle Center
Presented by Seattle Center and Festál. Washington State Croatian communities gather to share and celebrate their culture. Come and enjoy a day of music, dance, art, tradition, and friendship. More at www.croatiafest.org. Free.

October 2, 2005 "Allah Made Me Funny" – The Official Muslim Comedy Tour, which is garnering international recognition as a progressive attempt to use comedy as a vehicle to redefine the way Muslims are perceived, will make a highly anticipated stop in the Seattle area. The tour’s stop in Bellevue is a special fundraiser event inspired by the theme, “every child deserves a future” and is being organized by people from various Muslim backgrounds marking a united Muslim effort to help orphans. Net proceeds will be donated to Child Aid International, an organization that focuses on helping Iraqi orphans. Proceeds will also benefit organizations dedicated to helping the famine-struck children of Niger. The tour will perform at Maydenbauer Center (11100 NE 6th Street) in Bellevue on Sunday October 2. There will be two shows, one at 3 PM and one at 6 PM. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $40 for the VIP section. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Mahmood Khadeer (425-241-7870) or Kabir Jeddy (206-356-9985). For more information about the tour, please visit www.allahmademefunny.com.

October 5, 2005 4:00-7:00 Beyond Islam: Muslims in America, Europe, Pakistan, and China at Seattle Vocational Institute 2120 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98144.
As the culminating event of the Global Classroom series "Beyond Islam: Understanding the Muslim World," Global Classroom is pleased to partner with the Al Islam Center of Seattle to offer teachers a rare opportunity to learn about the history of Muslims in America over 300 years through the special exhibit Collections and Stories of American Muslims (CSAM) and lecture by Amir Muhammad. The program will be complemented by presentations of the brand-new curriculum materials created by a group of teachers on this project over the summer on Muslims in Europe, Pakistan, and China. Because of Ramadan, we will be serving our light dinner after sunset to honor the breaking of the fast with special foods selected by our co-hosts from the Al Islam Center. Come enjoy this unique aspect of Muslim culture. Cost $20. For more information and to register, see World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

October 3-7, 2005 Collections and Stories of American Muslims (CSAM) Exhibit at Seattle Vocational Institute 2120 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98144, sponsored by Al-Islam Center of Seattle. The CSAM seeks to shed light on the depth, diversity, growth, and history of Muslim Americans. It serves as a resource for the history, enrichment, knowledge, and understanding of Muslim Americans. Muslims and Islam have been a part of the American fabric for centuries. Admission: Free. School groups welcome. Hours:

Monday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
(teacher program 4-7 pm on Wednesday)
Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

For more information contact: Brother Imam Benjamin Shabazz (206) 722-4808 or Sister Ayesha Anderson (206) 354-6180; email alislamcenter@hotmail.com.

October 5-7, 2005 2005 Regional Leadership Conference
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Prosperity Partnership Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver
Contact: Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

October 8, 2005 3 - 7:30 pm Youth Summit 2005: Beyond Islam
Understanding Muslims in Our Communities and Beyond
Students: Here’s a chance for YOU to learn more about Muslims at home and abroad. Come meet with other youth (middle, high school, and college students) to explore Muslim cultures and understand the larger context of Islam around the world. At dusk, you (and your parents and teachers) are invited to join with members of local Muslim communities for a dinner of traditional foods. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA 98073. Cost: Free. Organized by the World Affairs Council Global Classroom Youth Leadership Program, funded by a grant from the United States Institute of Peace, and with generous support from the Muslim Community of Puget Sound. For more information and to register, see World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

October 10, 2005 7:30-9:00 pm Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva) Concert at The Ethnic Cultural Theater, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. NE. From southern Siberia comes Tyva Kyzy, the first and foremost all-woman ensemble performing the five main styles of Tuvan throat singing, known in Tuva as khöömei. This multiple-tone harmonic singing is the most well-known form of Tuvan performance folklore and has attracted many enthusiasts for its almost unearthly beauty. Experience the rich harmonics and folklore of Tuva in a whole new way - through the voice and perspective of women! They have toured in Europe, Japan and Russia, this is their first US tour, don't miss it! Sponsor: The Ellison Center, NELC and the School of Music. For more information call (206) 221-7951, email dvaladze@u.washington.edu or visit www.tyvakyzy.com.

October 11, 2005 4:30 - 7:30 pm Social Implications of EU Enlargement Master Teacher Workshop. 200 A/B Husky Union Building (HUB). This first part of two-part series (the second is on December 6) looks at the recent enlargement of the European Union as it has affected the lives of Europeans. The enlargement greatly increased the size of the EU, but brought with it a number of challenges for both existing and new members, including issues related to immigration, economic security, and identity. Drawing on personal experiences and current observations, the two workshops will examine how this historic event is impacting the lives of EU citizens today. A Master Teacher Certificate in Social Implications of EU Enlargement will be awarded to those who attend both the October 11 and December 6 events. Registration for each event is $15 and includes three free clock hours, box dinner, and curricular materials. Additional information and a registration form (PDF) . Sponsored by the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies and the Center for West European Studies. For more info, contact: reecas@u.washington.edu; Phone: (206) 543-4852; Fax (206) 685-0668.

October 14, 2005 6:00 pm Reading and discussion of Ha Jin's latest book, "War Trash" Parrington Hall, The Forum. Speaker: Ha Jin, renowned author, National Book Award winner and two time Pen-Faulkner award winner. Cosponsored by the East Asia Center and the University Book Store. For more information, contact barnesk@u.washington.edu, (206) 543-6938 or visit http://depts.washington.edu/eacenter/events2005.shtml.

October 14, 2005 7 pm "American and Polish Theater: Similarities, Differences, and Mutual Influences"
University of Washington Savery 239. Kazimierz Braun, a leading Polish theater director and American academic, will share his experience working professionally in theaters and teaching at universities in both Poland and the United States, as well as his expertise in Polish and American theater history. Offering a contextual background of history, geography, and sociology, he will discuss the broad range of relationships between American and Polish theater. A free wine and cheese reception follows the lecture. Sponsored by the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures as part of the Distinguished Polish Speakers Series.
For more information: http://www.polishstudiesuw.org/.

October 14-15, 2005 WAFLT Conference at the Ridpath Hotel in Spokane. Washington Association For Language Teaching.
See: http://www.waflt.net/conferences.html.

October 15, 2005 Social Studies Fall In-service: Social Studies: Reading and Writing with a Purpose. Washington Council for the Social Studies. See: http://www.wscss.org/.

October 15, 2005 10:30 am - 12:30 pm "Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns" Princess Märtha Louise of Norway will read from her new book for children at the Seattle Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level 1. She will also answer questions and sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase. This event is free and everyone is welcome. For more information contact:
Andra Addison, communications director 206-386-4103.

October 16, 2005 Japanese American Internment Experience
Islandwood, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC), and Densho are holding a conference on the Japanese American Internment experience. We are featuring several panel discussions with Bainbridge Island residents who will be sharing their stories about their experiences in the camps. We will also have several Nisei veterans who served in World War II with the U.S. military. This is a free event, but requires advance registration by going to the website: www.islandwood.org or calling 206-855-4300.

October 17, 2005 World Affairs Council Great Decisions II: Senator Slade Gorton - U.S. Intelligence Reform
Senator Slade Gorton, a member of the 9/11 Commission and U.S. Senator for 18 years, will discuss how the U.S. intelligence community might revitalize itself in order to respond effectively to current global challenges. For more details on the Great Decisions program and on the individual events, please refer to our website: www.world-affairs.org.

October 19, 2005 7 - 9 pm "Corporate Responsibility in Latin America" Global Issues and Perspectives lecture featuring Eduardo Gomes, Ph.D., of the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A political scientist from Rio de Janeiro, Gomes teaches courses in Latin American history with an emphasis on comparative governments and political and economic development. His focus of study is comparative economies, interest politics and contemporary political theory. A Fulbright scholar, he taught last year at Bellevue Community College. He is currently working with CCC faculty member Don Comstock to co-design and teach a course on global economics that will involve students from the U.S. and Brazil. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at 206-268-4906 or dalderman@antiochseattle.edu.

October 20, 2005 7:00 pm Forgive, but not Forget - The Role of Peace Museums in Japan and the World in the Wake of Hiroshima. 210 Kane Hall. Speaker: Ikuro Anzai, Director, Kyoto Museum of World Peace, Ritsumeikan University, Japan. Currently, he is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Peace Studies Association of Japan (PSAJ) and the Japanese Association of Simulation and Gaming (JASAG) and has authored many books in Japanese on nuclear issues, war and peace, and global environmental issues. Sponsored by the Japan Studies Program, East Asia Center, Spanish and Portuguese Studies and International Outreach Programs. For more information, contact abernier@u.washington.edu, (206) 543-4391 or visit http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/easc/japancolloquia.html.

October 20, 2005 7:30 pm Think Globally, Act Locally
Speed Dating for Singles to Benefit Global Classroom organized by YPIN (Young Professionals International Network)
Time: 7:30pm start time; please be prompt.
Location: Del Rey, Belltown (2332 1st Avenue, Seattle 98121)
Cost: $35 Members and Non-members, includes appetizers and one drink ticket. All proceeds donated to the World Affairs Council's Global Classroom program.
Registration: Pre-registration and advance payment required for this event. Please call the Council at (206) 441-5910.
More Information: World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

October 20 & 21, 2005 "Doing Business in China & Other Asian Nations" Seminar at Renaissance Madison Hotel, Seattle, WA
If you do business in China or want to do business in China, or are even curious about doing business in China (and other Asian nations), this is your opportunity to meet, hear from, and ask questions of people who know from personal experience how business there gets done and how the system works. The Grandall Legal Group, the largest law firm in China, is joining with prominent local law firms to share, for the first time in the U.S, its experience and expertise and has chosen Seattle as the site of its introduction to the U.S. market. Also joining the faculty are international trade experts from throughout the U.S. and Great Britain. This seminar will be hands-on, interactive and audience friendly. A reception for attendees and faculty is planned for Thursday afternoon, immediately following the conference. For more information, see:
http://www.theseminargroup.net/seminar-agenda.lasso?seminar=05%20DBCWA

October 22-23, 2005 Living in Harmony Throughout the Ages is, for the second year, the theme of the 5th annual TurkFest, the annual Turkish American Cultural Festival held at Seattle Center as part of Seattle Center’s Festál, a series of world cultural events presented by The Seattle Times. On Saturday and Sunday, October 22 – 23, audiences can enjoy a variety of performances, workshops and activities presented by dancers and musicians from Turkey and its neighboring cultures. More details at www.turkfest.org.

October 23, 2005 7:30 pm Find Common Ground Presents: Extraordinary Women Paving the Way Featuring Zahira Kamal (General Director of the Directorate for Gender Planning and Development at the Palestinian Ministry of Planning) and Naomi Chazan (has served as Deputy Speaker of the Knesset in Israel and Chairperson of the Committee to Combat Drug Abuse, and as a member of the committees on Foreign Affairs and Defense, Economics, the Advancement of the Status of Woman, and Immigration and Absorption among others). Kane Hall 210, University of Washington. Free and open to the public.

October 26, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 pm Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East Featuring Ambassador Thomas J. Pickering. Seattle University - Campion Ballroom, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle 98122. Ambassador Thomas Pickering argues that the Middle East is a crucial area to U.S. interests for a variety of reasons: dependency on petroleum and petroleum products in the region, the question of Middle East peace in Israel and Palestine, the health and stability of U.S. allies located close to the Middle East, and the impact of terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism. Pickering asserts that terrorism is not limited to that motivated by Islamic fundamentalism, citing such examples as the attack on Oklahoma City, the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, and the use of violence in the Indian subcontinent. He notes that there is a crucial inter-relationship between the issues in the Middle East; what happens in one area can affect what happens in another. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Please call the World Affairs Council on (206) 441-5910. See World Affairs Council > Calendar Entry.

October 26 - November 5, 2005 YMCA of Greater Seattle Welcomes “LOVING PEACE” at the Downtown YMCA. “Loving Peace” is a traveling exhibit of art created by YMCA middle and high school youth from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and the United States. Artworks were collected by thirty youth from each participating YMCA. The Downtown Seattle YMCA and its Triangle Art Gallery will host the exhibit here in Seattle starting on October 26, 2005. The local art pieces were created by girls participating in the Metrocenter YMCA’s Patsy Collins Adventure in Leadership program this past July at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. Megan Thornber, an artist and teacher, volunteered her time to lead the art workshop at camp in conjunction with discussions on peace and its meaning and manifestations in the lives of the girls. Two Seattle YMCA representatives will travel to Tianjin this month for the opening ceremonies of the exhibit.

October 27, 2005 6:00 pm The Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network presents Language Immersion Programs and the Bilingual Child with Michele Anciaux Aoki, Ph.D. at John Stanford International School 4057 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105. This FREE presentation is for parents of bilingual children as well as for parents interested in providing their children with foreign language proficiency. The presentation will give an overview of language immersion programs in the Seattle - Bellevue -Tacoma area and will discuss the merits of educating bilingual children in an immersion setting. For more information visit www.biculturalfamily.org (and see Internationaledwa.org > Resources > Language Immersion).
RSVP: info@biculturalfamily.org.

October 28, 2005 Poulsbo Teacher Workshop: Voices in Wartime. Olympic College will host a Teacher Workshop introducing area teachers to the Voices in Wartime curriculum and Intentional Communication. Teachers will not only have the opportunity to view this film release, they will also receive a copy of the companion film, Beyond Wartime! Following the screening, participants will experience how to lead discussions around the topics of the film with work with a teacher's guide based on a set of thematic modules. For more information call 206-632-7587. Or go to http://voicesinwartime.org/events.htm.

October 30, 2005 7:00 pm "John Paul II's Debt to Poland and the World" University of Washington 210 Kane Hall. As a continuation of the Distinguished Speakers Series, Dr. George Weigel, author and Catholic theologian, will talk about the Polish roots of Karol Wojtyla's worldwide spiritual legacy. Sponsored by History, REECAS and Slavic Languages and Literatures. The lecture will be preceded by a paid reception to benefit the UW Polish Studies Endowment Fund; therefore, there will be no free reception following the lecture.
For more information: http://www.polishstudiesuw.org/.

November 3, 2005 7:00 pm Reading and discussion of Jung Chang's and Jon Halliday's biography, "MAO" Petersen Room, Allen Library. Speakers: Jung Chang and Jon Halliday, Authors. Jung Chang's WILD SWANS was an extraordinary bestseller throughout the world. Now she and her husband Jon Halliday have written a groundbreaking biography of Mao Tse-tung. This is an entirely fresh look at Mao in both content and approach. It will astonish historians and the general reader alike. Sponsored by the East Asia Center and University Book Store. For more information, contact barnesk@u.washington.edu, (206) 543-6938 or visit http://depts.washington.edu/eacenter/events2005.shtml.

November 3, 2005 World Affairs Council Great Decisions III: Nadim F. Matta - The U.S. and Global Poverty
Nadim Matta, who has consulted for the World Bank and developing countries' governments on complex development challenges, will discuss a "rapid results" approach to addressing global poverty issues. For more details on the Great Decisions program and on the individual events, please refer to our website: www.world-affairs.org.

November 6, 2005 1:30-5:00 pm EID EL-FITER INTERFAITH CELEBRATION Youth Talent Show & Potluck Buffet Dinner.
Come and join us in this special Eid El-Fitr Interfaith Celebration. Muslims, Jews and Christians Together, making connections for our present and future humanity. A collaborative effort between: Al-Islam Center of Seattle, Temple B’Nai Torah, East Shore Unitarian Church, Bet Alef Synagogue, Unity Project Steering Committee.
Special Thanks to our hosts - The Islamic School of Seattle,
720 25th Avenue & Cherry Street, Seattle, Washington 98122
Contacts:
Ayesha Anderson – Al -Islam Center of Seattle 206-354-6180
Keesha Morris – East Shore Unitarian Church email: yes@keeshamorris.com
Phil Gerson – Temple B’Nai Torah, email: pgerson@aol.com
John Hale – Unity Project Steering Committee 425-865-0659
Benjamin Shabazz - Al-Islam Center of Seattle 206-722-4808

November 7, 2005 Prosperity Partnership Celebration and Roll-Out Luncheon at The Westin Seattle with Gov. Christine Gregoire. On November 7 the Prosperity Partnership will hold a luncheon to assess the accomplishments of the past year and lay out an action plan for moving forward on key initiatives fundamental to our economic competitiveness. Leaders from all sectors of the economy will be on hand. Register at http://www.prosperitypartnership.org/.

November 9-12, 2005 American Translators Association National Conference in Seattle, WA. For more information, see ATA Conference.

November 10, 2005 7:30 am International Business Breakfast
The annual fundraiser for the Seattle Public International Schools is on Nov. 10 at the W Hotel. The program includes performances by students from both schools, celebration of John Stanford International School's Intel/Scholastic "Best of the Best" award, celebration of the Spanish immersion program moving to middle school, and remarks by members of the new International Education Advisory Board. Former Governor Gary Locke will be one of the speakers. Suggested donation is $150 at the event. If you would like to attend, please contact Sue Ranney at suranney@seattleschools.org or (206) 252-5829.

November 11, 2005 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Early Language Learning Symposium at the UW Language Learning Center. Organized by the UW Early Language Learning Committee and the Washington State Coalition for International Education. Teachers, school administrators, college students, graduate students, and faculty, parents, PTAs, and community organizations welcome to attend. Learn more about the benefits of starting language learning early, the challenges, and what successful programs look like.
Register online.

November 11, 2005 2:00 Veterans' Day Tribute to Japanese American World War II Veterans. U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye and General Richard Myers, recently retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the speakers at a special Veterans' Day tribute to Japanese American World War II veterans. The event will be at Meany Hall, University of Washington. The focus of the event will be the valuable contributions made in Europe and the Pacific by Japanese American soldiers during World War II. Request tickets in advance by emailing: info@densho.org (limit of 4).

November 14, 2005 7:00 - 9:00 pm Demystifying Nuclear Terrorism. Featuring Laura Holgate of the Nuclear Threat Initiative Film screening of Last Best Chance at 7:00 pm, Panel Discussion with Laura Holgate and Jim Fuller at 7:50 pm, Discussion Groups with Global Security Experts at 8:20 pm.
Location: University of Washington, HUB Auditorium, Second Floor
Cost: Free and open to the general public.
Registration: No pre-registration is necessary.
The World Affairs Council is pleased to present a multi-dimensional workshop on the increasing threat of loose nuclear weapons in the world. The event will feature a gripping docudrama entitled Last Best Chance, followed by a panel discussion with nuclear-reduction specialist Laura Holgate of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI). Each guest will also have the opportunity to participate in small group discussions facilitated by local global security experts.
For more information: Calendar Event.

November 16, 2005 7 - 9 pm "Surinam at the Crossroads: The Price of Gold and the Cost of Health and Self-determination" Global Issues and Perspectives lecture featuring Sarah Augustine and Daniel Peplow, Ph.D. Sarah Augustine is co-director of Suriname Indigenous Health Fund. A graduate student in CCC¹s Whole System¹s Design program, her scholarly work focuses on social movements and organizations; she is a grassroots organizer. Daniel Peplow, Ph.D., is co-director of Suriname Indigenous Health Fund. His professional expertise is in forestry, biology, and public health. The focus of his current scholarly work is the effects of mining on environmental and public health. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at 206-268-4906 or dalderman@antiochseattle.edu.

Bridging Classrooms and Communities: Curricular Project Development

Presented in association with Antioch University Seattle

ED5680: 4-5 Continuing Education Credits
EDU501C: 2 Graduate Degree Credits

Instructor & Presenters: Jonathan Garfunkel, MAEd; Kim Bush, MA; Ed Mikel, PhD

First Class Meeting: Wed., Jan. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Antioch University Seattle
(other dates and times determined by the class)

Through guided and independent study, participants develop and organize a self-directed curricular project that bridges classroom and community, and that is centered upon an approach to global education that fosters broad global awareness, highly informed social knowledge and active civic engagement. The project can involve leading a new or upgraded curriculum for students or an in-service training for colleagues. Opportunities follow for independent or guided study courses around the implementation and assessment of these curricular projects.

For more information, call Global Source Education at 206-780-5797 or visit http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org

November 17, 2005 5:30 pm Language Immersion Programs and Early Language Learning with Michele Anciaux Aoki, Ph.D., presented by Sheridan Elementary School of International Language and the Sheridan PTA at Sheridan Elementary School of International Language, 5317 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404. This FREE presentation is for parents interested in providing their children with foreign language proficiency and in the benefits of early language learning opportunities. The presentation will give an overview of language immersion programs in the Seattle - Bellevue -Tacoma area and will discuss the merits of educating children in an immersion setting. For more information visit: http://internationaledwa.org/resources/immersion.htm.

November 17, 2005 World Citizen Award Dinner
Featuring Bill Foege and Betty Lau
Time: 6:00 pm reception; 7:00 pm dinner and program.
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers
(1411 Sixth Avenue, Seattle 98101)
Cost: $125 Community Reception and Dinner;
$200 Host Committee Reception and Dinner.
Registration: Please pre-register by calling (206) 441-5910.
For more information:
http://www.world-affairs.org/public_programs_WCB2005.htm

November 17-20, 2005 ACTFL 2005: Annual Meeting and Exposition Baltimore, MD.
"2005-2015: Realizing Our Vision of Languages for All"
Co-Sponsors: American Association of Teachers of German (AATG), American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI), Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), National Council of Japanese Language Teachers (NCJLT), National Network of Early Language Learning (NNELL), and Maryland Foreign Language Association (MFLA). For more information, see: www.actfl.org.

November 19, 2005 The Power of One: Faith and Global Justice Conference on the UN Millennium Development Goals at Seattle University. Our keynote speakers are Rev. Mpho Tutu & Rick Steves. You can also find more information online at www.bread.org/seattle.

November 20 - December 4, 2005 ANNUAL BRAZIL TRIP -
For details about the trip, please visit www.bahiastreet.org/events. Book soon and take advantage of great flight prices being offered right now!

November 25-27, 2005 The Ethnic Heritage Council and Seattle Center present the Sixth Annual Winter Worldfest, in the Seattle Center House. The festival features some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment in music and dance performances all three days, a Holiday World Market, kids’ activities and more!. Admission is free. Make Winter Worldfest a tradition for your family and friends!
See www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org for the complete performance schedule. Festival hours: Fri 1-9 pm; Sat & Sun 12-6 pm. Free.

November 28, 2005 7-9 pm Engaging in Meaningful Learning with the Arab World at the University of Washington Simpson Center for the Humanities (Communications 202), featuring two Eisenhower Fellows from the Middle East: Dalia Khalil, Director of the Egyptian Association for Educational Resources and Country Coordinator for iEARN, and Danah Dajani, Director, Princess Basma Youth Resource Centre, Queen Zein Al-Sharaf Institute for Development, Amman, Jordan. They will be talking about what is being done now to forge learning partnerships between Arab and US students; when does technology help and when does it get in the way; and how can we foster interfaith, intercultural dialogue. Free.
Register using the Online Registration Form.

December 1, 2005 3 - 7:30 pm Alternative Gift Market
Learn about and support sustainable development and relief projects from around the globe and take care of holiday shopping by making tax-deductible charitable donations on behalf of loved ones, friends and colleagues. Last year's market raised more than $5,000! For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at 206-268-4906 or dalderman@antiochseattle.edu.

December 6, 2005 8 am to 5:30 pm Center for Creative Change Student Symposium. Students graduating from the center's four graduate programs present findings from their community-focused change projects. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Center for Creative Change at 206-268-4906 or dalderman@antiochseattle.edu.

December 7-9, 2005 States Institute for International Education in Washington, DC, organized by the Asia Society. For more information, see States Institute 2005.

December 18-22, 2005 National Treasures of China Art Exhibit
The National Treasures of China Art Exhibit is a unique private collection of 19th and 20th century masterpieces from over fifty of China’s most beloved and distinguished artists. Rivaled only by the National Museums of Taiwan and China, this is the first time that such a venerated collection will be shown in Washington State. On limited world tour, this exhibit has been arranged by the Australian Chinese Cultural Association, its owners the Dai family of Sydney, Australia, and local host, Chinese-language television station, New Tang Dynasty TV. Hours: December 18 (Sunday): 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM; December 19 – 22 (Monday – Thursday): 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seattle http://grandseattle.hyatt.com. For tickets and group rates, visit: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2657.

AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION SERVICE CORPS FELLOWSHIP

Interested in Working on Development in India? The American India Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2005-2006 Service Corps Fellowship. The Fellowship aims to develop American leaders with experience in Indian development issues while providing valuable capacity-building skills to high caliber Indian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The application deadline for the program is January 31, 2005. Selected candidates will be interviewed in February and March and Fellowship offers will be made at the end of March 2005. For more information on our program and to apply online please visit the Fellowship's website at www.aifoundation.org/site/Programs/ServiceCorps or contact Azad Oommen, Program Director, via email at azad.oommen@aifoundation.org or phone at 212.891.4614

International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) Teacher Professional Development Opportunities

IEARN (www.iearn.org) is a global education network of teachers and students doing collaborative curricular projects using new technologies.In Washington State, schools are participating in iEARN as a way to bring the world to their classrooms and their classrooms to the world. The goal of iEARN is for students to understand curricular content and concepts from global perspectives and apply what they learn to make positive differences in their world today and in the future.

IEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is approved as a Clock Hour Agency. IEARN offers the following seven different online courses. By taking any of these courses you can earn the Clock Hours for teacher professional development.

Please go to: http://iearn.org/professional/index_archive.html to read about each course description. Go to: http://www.iearn.org/professional/online.html to read about how the courses work and prerequisites of for course participants. You will also find the online registration link in this page. The link for learning about Moving Voices is : http://www.iearn.org/professional/movingvoices.html.

The next session of the courses will start in February 21, 2005. The online registration will open in January. The space for each course is limited and fills up quickly! Please sign up!

Download iEARN Online Courses Flyer (PDF).

GLOBAL HEROES LAUNCHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Edison, New Jersey – Global Heroes, a book publisher and online magazine focusing on the inspirational stories of people from different countries, has officially launched its educational writing program and curriculum.

The Global Heroes curriculum guides students through the entire process of defining, locating and writing a “global hero” story in six sessions. Used in correlation with the inspirational stories from around the world found in the Global Heroes printed book, the program centers on positive thinking, international awareness and the teaching of journalism.

Upon conclusion of the curriculum and the reading of the Global Heroes book, students will have the tools to find and write their own positive stories of people from different countries. Participating schools in the program will reserve a section on the Global Heroes web site to post the best selected stories, thus providing greater student incentive.

“We implemented this program in order to make the positive stories found in Global Heroes applicable to students around the world,” said Global Heroes founder Kevin Anselmo. “This program addresses vitally important areas.”

The educational program is primarily designed for use at the high school level, although could be adapted to fit other age categories.

Information about the Global Heroes online e-zine can be found at http://www.globalheroesmagazine.com. Specific details about the educational program are available at http://www.globalheroesmagazine.com/education/IWC.pdf

For more information, contact Global Heroes: E-mail info@globalheroesmagazine.com, Tel: 908-930-1546.

Early Childhood Spanish Instructor Needed

Description: Instructors are needed to lead summer camps and weekly classes for children 2-8 exploring Spanish language and culture. The language instructor will work with the Content Manager and Program Coordinator to create and deliver programs that will bring alive language and culture through play. The positions provides excellent opportunities to build skills and creativity by working for a non-profit organization

Duties:

Planning Class Curriculum
Preparing Class Materials
Leading Parents and Children in Activities
Incorporating Basic Language and Culture Elements
Maintaining Program Records

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish. They will also be very familiar with related cultures and customs. They will demonstrate competent teaching abilities and easily build rapport with children and parents. Curriculum planning experience is preferred. Fondness of children and experience leading them in group activities is a must. The candidate will need to work well with little supervision, exhibiting exceptional self-direction and initiative.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Work study is desirable, but not required.

Contact: Deean Marsh, Program Coordinator
Phone: 253.627.6031
Website: http://www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org
Email: deeanmarsh@hotmail.com
Offered: Immediate Opening.

To Apply: Deean Marsh. Please be prepared to submit a cover letter and resume.

Career Fields: Early Childhood Development, Education, Museum Education via Exhibits and Programming, Foreign Language Education

(Mandado por Alfonso Montoya)

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Snohomish School District Spanish opening in the High School:

Opening number: #04-245. 8 FTE Spanish Teacher. Snohomish High School.

Non-Continuing. This position is for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year only. Position will remain open until filled.

Contact Human Resource Services at:
Phone: (360) 563-7233
E-mail: Human.Resources@sno.wednet.edu

Shorecrest Latino Study Club COORDINATOR

Seeking a dynamic, bi-lingual (Spanish/English) person to help Latino High School students improve academic skills. The ideal candidate would work well with teens, be comfortable with high school academic subject, be willing to help develop a new program. The candidate would also have or
develop connections in the Latino community and the Shoreline community to help in recruiting volunteer tutors and mentors.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Coordinator would provide support, tutoring and direction to Latino students who choose to attend a study club. Coordinator would work 6 to 7 hours a week.

Study club would be available after school 2:30 to 4:30 two days a week. Days could be negotiable (Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday)

The Coordinator would work with Shorecrest staff to recruit additional tutors and/or mentors.
The Coordinator would reach out to Latino students, developing rapport and encouraging them to attend the study club, engage more actively in their own community.
The Coordinator would respond to student interest in other activities such as college visits and work with Shorecrest staff to set these up according to school procedures.
The Coordinator would keep records of student attendance and academic progress for grant reporting purposes.
The Coordinator may, with student knowledge, communicate with teachers to provide appropriate support to the student.

Hourly rate $10.00. Coordinator would independently contract with Washington Alliance and Shoreline Schools to provide this service. He/she would not be an employee of the district and would be responsible for self-employment taxes.

Cordialmente,

Josefa Báez-Ramos and Paloma Borreguero
Center for Spanish Studies - CSS
Division of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Washington
Padelford B-202C, Box 354360
Seattle, WA 98195-4360
Tel. (206) 221-6571
Fax (206) 685-7054
e-mail: spnrectr@u.washington.edu

The Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation (FRAEC) announces a special Russian delegation of Russian Youth Program Leaders

Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges April 2-23, 2005

About the delegation:
FRAEC invites you to join us in welcoming ten extraordinary community leaders from Tyumen, Russia to the Puget Sound region this coming April! These individuals, working in government and non-profit organizations, work to promote the well-being of youth in their region. They will spend three weeks in the Seattle area on the U.S. State Department-funded Community Connections Program, meeting their American colleagues and learn and share information about developing and implementing programs for youth. There are many opportunities to take part in the cultural and professional aspects of this exchange, including home hosting, mentoring, and social events. Contact us today to learn more! Delegate profiles will be issued in mid-February.

About Tyumen:
Founded in 1586, Tyumen was one of the first Russian towns in Siberia, and became outpost for further expansion eastwards. As a central trading post and transit point for fur, timber and other resources, Tyumen became a wealthy city in Tsarist times. Tyumen now has a population of 600,000 and is an educational and cultural center for Western Siberia. Tyumen region is also one of the first in industrial output among Russian regions, and industry is concentrated on energy resources and related engineering industries.

Be a Home Host!
Home Hosting dates are April 3rd - 22nd
For more information, contact Deanna Haag
(206) 770-4000 or deanna@fraec.org

Be a Mentor or Presenter!
For more information, contact Alina Tureeva
(206) 770-4000 or alina@fraec.org

Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation (FRAEC)
2601 4th Avenue, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 770-4002
(206) 443-0954 fax
ryanb@fraec.org www.fraec.org

Japanese Studies Scholarship
(Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2005)

This program offers students an intensive course of the Japanese language and introduction to Japanese studies. Available to undergraduate students who are currently majoring or minoring in Japan-related studies at a 4-year university. Applicants must be 18 to 29 years of age as of April 1, 2005. Term of scholarship: Sept. or Oct. 2005-Sept. 2006.

Teacher Training Student Scholarship
(Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2005)

A one and a half-year teacher training program at Japanese universities is available to primary and secondary school teachers with at least five years of teaching experience. Term of scholarship: Oct. 2005-March 2007. Applicants need to be less than 35 year of age as of April 1, 2006.

Scholarship Benefits:

1. Monthly stipend
(135, 000 yen for Japanese Studies Scholarship)
(175, 000 yen for Teacher Training Student Scholarship)

2. Travel expenses to and from Japan

3. Arrival Allowance of 25,000 yen

4. Exemption of school fees for entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition

5. Assistance with Finding Housing

6. Subvention for medical fees

(Details may be subject to change)

To REQUEST APPLICATIONS and for more information, please contact:

Consulate-General of Japan at Seattle
Scholarship Desk
E-mail: education@cgjapansea.org
Phone: 206-682-9107 ext.135

We look forward to receiving your application!

IDEA OF AMERICA ESSAY CONTEST

The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced its 2005 Idea of America Essay Contest, open to high school juniors and 16- and 17-year-old homeschooled students. This year, student essayists are being asked the following: "Describe totalitarianism by comparing the goals, methods, and results of fascism and communism. How were the tenets of these totalitarian movements different from the ideals that unite Americans? How did the ideals embodied in the American founding prevail?" The author of the winning essay will receive $5,000 in cash, and five national finalists will receive $1,000 each. The deadline for entries is April 15, 2005. For more information, go to http://www.wethepeople.gov/essay.

Nominate a Teacher for the 2005 World Educator Award

Each year, the World Affairs Council honors a local educator who has contributed exceptionally to broadening the global horizons of students and colleagues. We invite you to nominate a candidate for the Council’s 2005 World Educator Award. The recipient of the World Educator Award should be an outstanding teacher who promotes international understanding in the classroom and contributes to the development of resources so that other educators and community members are better prepared to meet a predominant challenge of our time: to educate youth about world affairs.

Nominations should be sent to the World Affairs Council (to the address at the end of this email or globalclassroom@world-affairs.org) in the form of a letter by Friday, June 3, 2005. The letter should include specific information about how the candidate contributes to the global education of local students and how they reach beyond the classroom along with the following information about the candidate: name, school, subject taught, grades taught, address, phone number, and email address. The World Affairs Council recognizes the vital role our schools play in educating our future world citizens. We hope that you will help us find the most deserving individual for our eighth annual World Educator Award. Please feel free to pass this email along to administrators, teachers, or parents in your district who may be interested in nominating a teacher for this special award! You can view a list of former recipients at:
http://www.world-affairs.org/globalclassroom/awards/.

OSPI SUMMER INSTITUTES

Registration for OSPI's 2005 Summer Institutes and Social Studies CBA Training is now open! To sign up, go to www.capps.wsu.edu/SummerInstitutes, click on "Online Registration," and follow the appropriate links. In addition, I am pleased to announce that the Washington Education Association is offering scholarships (for the $50 registration fee) for the first 30 WEA members to register at any of the four all-day CBA Scorer Training sessions (120 scholarships in total). We are very grateful for this generous support.

During the CBA scorer training sessions, participants will learn about specific CBAs and practice scoring student responses, a process we hope will serve to illuminate the purpose and potential of these assessments. The featured assessments this summer will be the Elementary "Causes of Conflict" CBA, the Middle School "Checks & Balances" CBA, and the High School "US Foreign Policy" CBA. To view these CBAs, go to: http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/SocStudies/CBAs.aspx. Six (6) free clock hours will be offered to participants.

ARABIC SUMMER CAMP

Associates in Cultural Exchange is arranging an Arabic Language Summer Camp in partnership with Seattle Public Schools and Powerful Schools. It is designed for children, ages 6 -12, and will be held at ORCA at Colombia Elementary School, 3528 S Ferdinand St., Seattle, WA 98118. All classes meet M-F, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 27 - July 8, 2005.

For more information please visit http://www.cultural.org/wlp/camp.php or contact Maka Janikashvili at (206) 217-9644; email: makaj@cultural.org

Currents in Contemporary East Asia: The UW East Asia Summer Institute July 25-August 5, 2005

This is a two-week program designed to give educators the tools they need to teach accurately and effectively about contemporary China, Japan, and Korea. For teachers who are dedicated to helping their students become global citizens, Currents will provide useful information and teaching resources about current issues in East Asia from global politics to social trends. The summer institute features experts in international studies and master teachers who will not only help educators make sense of challenges facing East Asia, but also showcase interesting new developments in East Asian societies and cultures.

The summer institute is open to teachers of any subject K–12, who can demonstrate that their teaching assignment for the next year provides an opportunity for them to include substantial material about East Asia (China, Japan, and/or Korea). The cost of the two-week summer institute is $200, due upon acceptance. Housing, meals, reading materials, and most other institute costs are covered by a generous grant from the Freeman Foundation. Transportation costs will be reimbursed up to $400 per participant. Eighty hours of Washington State clock hours are provided at no charge. Alternatively, participants have the option of earning three hours of UW 400-level academic credit, also at no charge. Please call the UW EARC at (206) 543-1921 for more information. Space is limited!

Children of War

Winter 2005 the Simpson Center for the Humanities and the Division of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Washington are proud to sponsor a series of related events on the effects of war on children. The centerpiece is the acclaimed exhibit of children’s drawings made in the 20th century’s many war zones. Entitled They Still Draw Pictures: Children’s Art in Wartime from the Spanish Civil War to Kosovo, the exhibit will end its national tour at the University of Washington. The exhibit is accompanied by an undergraduate course on poetry and politics in the Spanish Civil War, a film series, and a public symposium. For details, see Children of War Schedule (PDF).

Center for Spanish Studies - CSS
Division of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Washington
e-mail: spnrectr@u.washington.edu
Páginas de utilidad para profesores y maestros: http://depts.washington.edu/spanport/

K-8 Mandarin Chinese Language Camp in the Seattle Chinatown Historic District!

Sign up for all day or half a day, for 5 weeks or by the week. Starts June 27, 2005, 9 to noon or 3:00. Activities-based curriculum. For more information, contact Rose Yang at (206) 623-2527.

The Guatemala Experience: Immersion in Spanish Language, Culture and History in Antigua

July 24-Aug. 10, 2005, offers teachers 6 credits of UW Spanish 493. Features include one-on-one language instruction, group class in Guatemalan culture and history, excursions in the area, visits to local schools and several days around Lake Atitlan. Participants stay with families. Cost, not including air fare, travel documents and insurance, is $1800. See: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/spanish/.

All Classes through Global Glasses – 2006

Greetings! We a busy gearing up for another superb conference and we need YOU to submit your presentation ideas! Whether or not you were able to attend the 2005 Conference of the International Studies Schools Association, please take a moment to review the attached Call for Proposals for next year. The ISSA Conference is the leading forum for the K-12 community to learn, share, and interact on how to add a global dimension to every discipline at every grade level.

Proposals should be postmarked by July 15, 2005 for consideration. We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing how YOU can help make next year’s ISSA Conference the best yet!

View and download the ISSA Proposal (PDF).

Liz Beindorff | Project Director
Center for Teaching International Relations
2201 S. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80208
303-871-7442 voice
303-871-2456 fax

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2006 Japanese Government Scholarships
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is now accepting applications for the following 2006 Japanese Government Scholarships for studying in Japan.

U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho are eligible to apply at our office. The applications are available on our website at: http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp

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NEW! Undergraduate Student Scholarship
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(Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2005)

Five-year scholarship is available to high school graduates who are between 17 to 21 years of age as of April 1, 2006.

Includes a one-year Japanese language program at a Japanese language school prior to attending a Japanese university as an undergraduate student. Term of scholarship: April 2006-March 2011.

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Senshu-Gakko (Special Training College) Scholarship
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(Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2005)

Covers a three-year period of vocational studies in the following areas: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunication, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion, Dress Making, Design, Photography, and other fields of study. Includes a one-year Japanese language program at a Japanese language school prior to attending Senshu-Gakko. Term of scholarship: April 2006-March 2009

Available to high school graduates who are between 17 to 21 years of age as of April 1, 2006.

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Research Student Scholarship
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(Deadline: Friday, June 10, 2005) NEW DEADLINE!

Covers a one and a half-year to two-year period of graduate research at Japanese universities. The study area must be the same field as the applicant studied or is now studying. Term of scholarship: April 2006 to March 2008 or October 2006 to March 2008. Includes a half-year of Japanese language training period for those who need Japanese language training.

Applicants need to be less than 35 years of age as of April 1, 2006 and must be university graduates. Those who will be graduating from a university by March or September 2006 may apply.

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Scholarship Benefits
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1. Monthly stipend
(135, 000 yen for Undergraduate and Senshu-Gakko Student Scholarship)
(175, 000 yen for Research Student Scholarship)

2. Travel expenses to and from Japan
3. Arrival Allowance of 25,000 yen
4. Exemption of school fees for entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition
5. Housing Assistance
6. Subvention for medical fees

(Details may subject to change)

Applications are available on our website at: http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp

If you have any questions, please contact:
Consulate-General of Japan
Scholarship Desk
E-mail: education@cgjapansea.org
Phone: 206-682-9107 ext.135

2005 SUMMER SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS

MYSTICS, ECCENTRICS,
VISIONARIES & REVOLUTIONARIES:
People Who Changed the Course of History

June 28-29, 2005

Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room
University of Washington, Seattle campus

The outreach centers of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies invite you to attend the annual Summer Seminar for educators, June 28-29, 2005. This year’s seminar, Mystics, Eccentrics, Visionaries, and Revolutionaries: People Who Changed the Course of History, will focus on individuals from around the world whose unique outlook changed the world. Scholars will present the lives of historical figures who were able to see the world in a different light and who took action to bring their vision to fruition.  This two-day seminar is designed for middle school, high school, and community college educators. Come and be inspired!

Registration deadline: June 22, 2005

Registration Fee: $80, includes parking vouchers, coffee/tea, morning pastries, lunch and sixteen WA State clock hours. (You must attend the entire seminar to receive clock hours.) Please make checks payable to the University of Washington. Special travel stipends are available
for teachers coming from 75 miles away or more.

Registration validation: Registration can only be accepted by mail and must include payment in full.

To Register: Please complete the attached registration form. Send your check and completed registration form to: West European Studies, University of Washington, Box 353650, Seattle, WA 98195. You will receive a confirmation packet with a receipt, map, driving and parking directions, and program details.

Questions or inquiries, please call 206-543-1675 or contact
cwes@u.washington.edu.

Technology to Globalize your Classroom:
Learn how to integrate a Standards-based International collaborative project

Discover the benefits of global online learning.

Each course will teach you how projects can be part of what you are already teaching, removing the pressure of adding more to your curriculum while making teaching and learning more exciting!

iEARN’s nine-week online teacher training courses are designed to help K-12 educators learn how to integrate an international online collaborative project into their classrooms. There are over 100 collaborative projects underway across iEARN’s 95+ country network. Participants will select an iEARN project and learn how they can integrate it into their classrooms using simple to advanced technology tools.

The next session of iEARN online courses will be starting Monday October 3rd - Sunday December 4th, 2005.

For more information, see iEARN Flyer (PDF).

Register for a course before it is filled up! http://www.iearn.org/professional/index_archive.html
Questions?? Ask us: onlinepd@us.iearn.org.

Great Spanish Teaching Opportunity

We are a group of parents at “AE2” Elementary School -- a very successful alternative K-5 public school-- at 7711 43rd Ave NE.

We are determined to provide a fun and engaging Spanish language experience for interested children in grades K – 2 to help launch a life long love for learning languages. We’ve got a grrrreat opportunity to teach our kids in an after school Spanish program.

Our Vision/ Goals for the year:

Our children will gain exposure to the language and culture,
develop a love/interest in the language and develop an ear for the language. They will know and say their colors, numbers, basic polite phrases and understand class instructions.

When: November: 11/14 - 11/18, Monday - Friday
1:15PM – 2:45PM (1 1/2 hours/day)
It’s “early release” week at school; Parent – Teacher conferences.

Class Structure
§ 10-15 students
§ Immersion Style (minimal use of English)
§ Experiential – art, music, movement, food, games
§ Speaking/verbal, kinesthetic
§ Have Cultural Celebrations
§ Will relate to their everyday lives
§ May use 1 - 2 volunteer parents.

Expectations of Teacher:
§ Handle all financial matters.
§ Develop content and curriculum with parent input
§ Provide materials--Parents may be available for art project prep
§ Provide simple snacks (like popcorn and apples, OR pretzels and oranges, etc.)

Teacher Qualifications:
§ Teaching Experience with kids K-2
§ Enthusiastic, joyful, Easily connects with children
§ Effective at redirecting inappropriate behavior
§ “Ideally” a native speaker or Fluent
§ Resume and References
§ Background check
This may be waived for a pre-checked state-certified teacher

Pay: $600 for the week

If you think we might be a great match, call me today!
Susie Cantor 206.522.3555
susiecantor@mac.com

Middle School Teachers Needed

Field test lessons on Africa designed for the middle school classroom! Teachers will be paid for each lesson tested. Please contact Claire at the University of Denver's Center for Teaching International Relations (CTIR) at chamil22@du.edu or (303) 871-2402 for more information.

AFS Announcements

Thai Teacher Wishes to Visit Schools

A Thai teacher is here and observing classes at Meany Middle School. If there are other schools that would like classroom enrichment and information about Thailand, Mayuret would like to do some presentations. Please call or email Pat Griffith at 206/682-4068 or pgseattle@aol.com.

AFS Global Educator for 2006-7

I would also like to hear from schools that would be interested in hosting an AFS Global Educator for the 2006-7 school year. Most of the teachers we host come from China or Thailand and are English teachers in their home countries. We will be preparing our regional request this fall and would like bona fide requests as soon as possible to expedite visa requirements and advance preparation. AFS also offers an outbound program for US teachers. Information is available from www.afs.org.

Teaching with the News Update
September 14, 2005

IRAQ: WHAT'S AHEAD?

An important debate is taking place in the United States concerning U.S. policy in Iraq. To help bring this discussion to your classroom, The Choices Program offers Iraq: What's Ahead?, a free online resource from our Teaching with the News initiative.

At this point in the conflict, public discussion focuses on the question of U.S. presence in Iraq. What is our purpose? How long should we stay? What does this mean for the larger question of America’s role in the world today? Iraq: What's Ahead? is an interactive lesson plan that engages students in consideration of divergent policy alternatives addressing these concerns.

Teaching with the News provides online curriculum materials and ideas to connect the content of the classroom to the headlines in the news. Topics cover a range of foreign policy and international issues and are updated frequently.

Explore the Past...Shape the Future
History and Current Issues for the Classroom
www.choices.edu

New Global Issues and Sustainability Textbook!
“It’s All Connected: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions”

To purchase or preview this new textbook, please visit www.facingthefuture.org/purchase.

Facing the Future's NEW advanced student textbook, It’s All Connected: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions, is the ultimate resources for teaching about global issues and sustainability. This 150+ page, full-color text is fully referenced and includes compelling photos and graphs, a comprehensive glossary, and units on:

• Getting Started With Global Issues
• Understanding Population and Carrying Capacity
• Meeting Essential Human Needs: Food, Water, and Energy
• Environment: Biodiversity, Forests, Oceans, Air, and Environmental Justice
• Quality of Life: Culture, Health, Education, and Human Rights
• Building Sustainability: Governance, Economic Development, and Peace
• Possible Futures and Sustainable Solutions

Facing the Future's curriculum materials can be ordered online at www.facingthefuture.org/purchase or by calling (206) 264-1503.

Contact:
Kim Rakow Bernier, Outreach Director
Facing the Future: People and the Planet
811 First Avenue, Suite 454, Seattle, WA 98104
T 206 264-1503
F 206 264-1506
kim@facingthefuture.org

Choices Teaching Resources

Are you ordering materials for next year? The Choices Program is offering up-to-date materials:

NEW UNITS

A Forgotten History: Slavery and the Slave Trade in New England: Coming in mid-June
A Forgotten History: Slavery in New England will explore the nature of the triangular trade and the extent of slavery in New England. It will discuss the effects of the trade in slaves and of slavery itself for the new Americans of the time and will help students to understand how history, and the telling of history, affects us today.

The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution traces the history of Russia from 1861-1923. The unit focuses on the political, social, and economic conditions that led to the fall of the Tsar and explores competing political ideologies as 1917 Russia looks to its future.

UPDATED UNITS
In our effort to provide you with the most up-to-date materials available, we have recently updated several of our units:

U.S. Trade Policy: Competing in a Global Economy
Shifting Sands: Balancing U.S. Interests in the Middle East
Charting Russia's Future
Russia's Uncertain Transition: Challenges for U.S. Policy
Global Environmental Problems: Implications for U.S. Policy
Ending the War Against Japan: Science, Morality, and the Atomic Bomb

AND MORE! See the list of curriculum units for details.
Or download our current catalog.

Series Available
U.S. HISTORY SERIES : 12 titles for $165
WORLD HISTORY SERIES : 6 titles for $80
CURRENT ISSUES SERIES : 12 titles for $165
COMPLETE CHOICES SERIES : all 27 titles for $375

Check the CHOICES Program web site for new and updated resources: www.choices.edu

The Choices Program

Watson Institute for International Studies

Brown University Box 1948

Providence, RI 02912

[tel] 401-863-3155

[fax] 401-863-1247

2004 Archive

2004 Calendar

December 8, 2004 3 to 7:30 pm Holiday Alternative Gift Market
an interactive holiday fair offering the opportunity to learn about and support sustainable development projects around the globe through donations in honor of your loved ones and friends. Part of the Fall Lecture Series on Global Issues and Perspectives presented Antioch University Seattle Center for Creative Change. See: http://www.antiochsea.edu.

December 6, 2004 at 7:00 pm (doors opening at 6:30) "Understanding Israeli Strategy: A Palestinian Perspective" Kane Hall (room 220) at the University of Washington.
Michael Tarazi, a Palestinian-American lawyer and legal advisor to the Negotiations Affairs Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, provides legal advice to the Negotiations Affairs Department on a wide array of permanent status issues such as refugees, Israeli settlements and Jerusalem. He has recently made numerous appearances on CNN, NBC, ABC and the BBC and been published in such newspapers as The New York Times and Israel's Ha'areetz. Mr. Tarazi was raised in Colorado and educated at Harvard and Harvard Law School. This event is presented by the Palestine Solidarity Committee--Seattle and Voices of Palestine and co-sponsored by the Middle East Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee--Seattle, the Arab Student Union (UW), Friends of Sabeel--Western Washington Chapter, the Muslim Student Association (UW), and the Palestine Concerns Group at Saint Mark's Cathedral. For more information: (206) 633-1086, www.palestineinformation.org.
/The Middle East Center's sponsorship of this event does not imply that the Center endorses the content of the event.

December 2, 2004 11:00 am - 1:30 pm World Citizen Banquet
The World Affairs Council Board of Trustees cordially invites you to join us in celebration at the 14th Annual World Citizen Awards Banquet. The 2004 World Citizen Award will be awarded to Governor Gary Locke. The Banquet will gather Council members, representatives from local international organizations, civic and business community members, as well as area students and teachers to recognize Governor Locke as an exemplar of global citizenship in Washington state. The 2004 World Educator, Wendy Ewbank of the Seattle Girls School, will also be honored, along with the winners of the 2004 World Citizen Essay Contest.
See World Affairs Calendar Item.

December 1, 2004 3:45 – 6:45 pm Top 10 Things to Know about China Today (NCTA Preview Night) Bellevue High School Library
10416 SE Wolverine Way Bellevue, WA 98004 Cost: $15 (includes 3 clock hours, resources, and a light buffet dinner). Please register online or call 206-441-5910 before November 29.
In order to understand the People’s Republic of China in the 21st century, educators must have a basic knowledge of the people, land, culture, and issues facing China’s 1.3 billion people including China’s relations with its neighbors, Japan and North and South Korea. Top 10 Things to Know about China Today will introduce educators to this complex country and offer ideas and resources for use in the classroom. The program will also give educators a preview of the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) upcoming 30-hour seminars on East Asia, provided free of charge to educators. The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) is a nationwide initiative to encourage and facilitate teaching about Asia, funded by the Freeman Foundation. Over 700 educators in Pacific Northwest have participated in seminars offered by the UW East Asia Resource Center since 1998. Top 10 speakers: Tese Wintz Neighbor and Mary Barber Roberts have taught NCTA since its inception and will offer winter seminars in Bellevue and Highline respectively. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

November 26, 2004 7:30 pm Leonard Gershe's play, "Butterflies are Free." performed by The Youth Drama Theatre of Vladivostok from Vladivostok, Russia. At the Russian Cultural Center, 704 19th Ave. E., on Capitol Hill. Tickets will be sold at the door - $18, $15 (senior citizens). The performances will be in Russian, with an English interpreter. For more information call Vladimir at (206) 706-7483 or Rena at (206) 228-1053.

November 22, 2004 7:00 pm Alleviating Global Poverty: The Role of the United Nations (Lecture/Q&A) Seattle Art Museum (100 University St, Seattle) Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury, UN Under-Secretary General and High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States Cost: $5 Members & Students, $10 General Public. Sponsors: World Affairs Council, Pacific Northwest Advisors. More Info: See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

November 21, 2004 1:00 pm Community Ties: Memories of Japantown. A free public program at Town Hall will commemorate Seattle's historical Nihonmachi (Japantown). The program will honor the close-knit, vibrant immigrant community that was shattered by the World War II mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. It will feature video interviews with former residents of Japantown, and a talk by Steve Fugita and Marilyn Fernandez, authors of Altered Lives, Enduring Community: Japanese Americans Remember Their World War II Incarceration. Presented by Denshō: The Japanese American Legacy Project, the program is supported by the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Peoples Fund. The Wing Luke Asian Museum is co-sponsor. Town Hall is located at 1119 Eighth Avenue. More information is available at www.densho.org, 206-320-0095 or info@densho.org.

November 19-24, 2004 Slovenian Film, Art, Music and Literature Festival. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Avenue. The Northwest Film Forum and Scala House Press (Seattle) announce State of Art, a festival of recent film, music, art and literature from Slovenia. Sixteen of Slovenia's most outstanding new feature films, documentaries, and short subjects will be screened. For additional information, about these events, including films, screening times and locations, see http://www.nwfilmforum.org/slovenia/film.htm.

November 15 - 19, 2004 International Education Week 2004
The International Education Week (IEW) 2004 web site has been launched at http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. In 2003, IEW was celebrated in more than 85 countries. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, and associations, and community organizations.

- To submit events, go to http://65.113.70.41/iew/iew/?fuseaction=add_event1 and join the IEW mailing list http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/involved/mailinglist.htm.
- To download promotional materials, go to: http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/promotional.htm.
- To view Secretary Colin L. Powell’s statement, go to: http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/statements/powell.htm.

Meeting the 21st century challenges that confront all countries requires an unprecedented degree of understanding and cooperation among nations and among leaders in every field. The professional partnerships and lifelong friendships that result from international education and exchange help build a foundation of understanding and lasting partnerships. These partnerships are important for a secure, prosperous future, not only for the United States, but also for the world as a whole.

November 17, 2004 FIUTS Sponsors 5th Annual CulturalFest.
Mark your calendars now to take your classroom on a trip around the world on November 17th in the UW HUB Ballroom. This is a great opportunity to interact with UW international students from around the world and teach your students about world cultures. Special programs geared toward Older Elementary, Middle School and High School Students. Email Carolyn Ho at carolyn@fiuts.org for more information.

November 15-17, 2004 States Institute for International Education in Washington, DC. Washington State has been invited to send a team. For more information, see http://internationaled.org/statesinstitute.htm.

November 13, 2004 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Daybreak Star Arts Center Indian Art Market at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle. See many expressions of Native American Artists work, including weavings, baskets, jewelry, prints, photography, carved wood masks, and much more. Salmon lunch is available for $10.
For more information, call 206-285-4425.

November 10, 2004 7 to 9 p.m. "What Now? Reclaiming the Commons in a Divided World" featuring Sharon Parks, Th.D., and Larry Daloz, Ed. D., associate directors, Whidbey Institute. Part of the Fall Lecture Series on Global Issues and Perspectives presented Antioch University Seattle Center for Creative Change. See: http://www.antiochsea.edu.

November 9, 2004 7:30 - 8:45 am International Business Breakfast at the W Hotel in Seattle, organized by Hamilton International Middle School and John Stanford International School. For more information, contact Sue Ranney suranney@seattleschools.org.

November 8, 2004 7:30 PM Iraq: Reconstruction, Security, and Political Reform, UW Kane Hall, Room 110.
Speaker: Ambassador Robin Raphel, Coordinator for Iraq Reconstruction, U.S. Department of State. Ambassador Robin Raphel, will provide remarks and take questions regarding the challenges faced and successes achieved in Iraq. As Iraq moves closer to the January 2005 election for a Transitional National Assembly, reconstruction has become an even greater priority for the Iraq Interim Government, the coalition and the United States. Reconstruction goes hand-in-hand with progress on security. This discussion will focus on these issues with a speaker who not only has extensive experience in diplomacy, but also served in Iraq. Ambassador Raphel is a native of Washington and an alumna of the University of Washington. For more information, please contact tleonard@u.washington.edu or call 206 685-2354. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the International Studies Center and Middle East Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Sponsorship of this event does not imply that the sponsoring organizations endorse the content of this event.

November 6-7, 2004 Noon to 7 pm 41st Annual Holiday Polish Bazaar at the Polish Hall 1714 18th Avenue (Seattle)
Delicious dinners of pickle soup, borscht, pierogi, Polish sausage, and cabbage rolls served all day. Exceptional homemade pastries from bakery and dessert bar. Take-home dinners and desserts are available. Upstairs there will be an excellent selection of crafts, Polish Boleslawiec pottery, crystals, amber, artistic glass, books, and much more! Bring your homemade pickles for the Polish Pickle Contest - judging on Sunday at 4 pm. Free admission and free parking. For additional info, call 206-322-3020.

November 6, 2004 Hmong New Year Celebration at Seattle Center House. See folk arts and traditional performances originating from Laos, Vietnam, Burma, and Thailand. Admission is free. For more information, call Seattle Center at 206-685-7200.

November 6, 2004 6:00 PM Companion Flag Action Day Dinner at Jackson Place Cohousing, 812 Hiawatha Place South, Seattle.
Enjoy a delightful Mexican dinner prepared by chef, John Orozco, a dessert auction, and fantastic slide show of highlights of Companion Flag Ambassadors Winston and Jen Yeung's trip around the world
(see One Year, One World). Hear stories from Companion Flag founder Scott Wyatt about his adventures bringing the Companion Flag to Uzbekistan, India, and Peru. For more information, contact michele@anciauxinternational.com. To reserve a spot, complete the online Registration Form.

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November 5, 2004 5:30 pm "Antidote to Contemporary Moscow Architecture?" UW 101 Thomson.
Dr. William Craft Brumfield, Professor of Slavic Studies, Tulane University Member, State Russian Academy of Architecture. Within the welter of contemporary Moscow's megadevelopments and neo-historicist styles, the work of Andrei Chernikhov is a refreshing exception. Grandson of noted architectural theoretician Jakov Chernikhov, he has created a lyrical and humane design in his School for Autistic Children, the first such school in Russia. The lecture will include a detailed view of the interior and exterior of the building, completed in 2000.

November 5, 2004 7:00-11:00 pm 2004 Slavic Homecoming.
3501 N.E. 41st Street Center for Urban Horticulture, UW Seattle.
Please join us for a celebration of Russian heritage with food, drink, music and speakers. At the 2004 Slavic Homecoming we will host a panel discussion on current Russian society and culture with Slavic Languages and Literatures graduate and undergraduate students.
Prices: $10 for UW Alumni Association Members, $12 at the door. $12 for non-members, $15 at the door. $5 for students and FREE for children under 7. To register visit http://www.uwalum.com or call (206) 543 3839.

November 5, 2004 7:30 pm An Evening of Classical and Eastern European Music, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, Seattle.
Featuring Miamon Miller, violin, and Aleksandr Eppler, cimbalom, an exotic and unique instrument, is considered the concert grand of hammered dulcimers. Rarely heard in the west, in this concert it will be featured solo and in ensemble with violin. Proceeds for this charity event benefit the restoration of St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. General $18 in advance, $22 at the door Seniors $15 in
advance, $22 at the door. For advance purchase or additional information, call (206) 283 6530.

November 4, 2004 12:30-1:30 pm Popular Islam Among the Tatars of Western Siberia Lecture UW Denny Hall 215.
Irena Selezneva is a Carnegie Foundation Fellow; Senior
Researcher, Siberian Branch of Russian Institute of Culturology, Omsk.

November 3, 2004 7:00 PM Why Globalization Works, lecture and book signing. Kane Hall, Room 110, UW Seattle campus. Speaker: Martin Wolf. Martin Wolf is chief economics commentator and associate editor of the Financial Times. He is also a visiting fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, and a special professor at the University of Nottingham. One of the world’s most foremost economic commentators, he explains how globalization works and why it makes sense. He dissects the position of globalization’s critics, rebutting the arguments that it undermines sovereignty, weakens democracy, intensifies inequality, favors exploitative multinational corporations, and devastates the environment. Wolf shows that the biggest obstacles to global economic progress—almost everywhere—have been the failures not of the market, but of politics and policies. He suggests a route towards a global market economy that works better, and for more people, than ever before. For more information, please contact tleonard@u.washington.edu or call 206 685-2354. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by The National Bureau of Asian Research, The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, International Studies Center/JSIS, University Bookstore, and the Jackson School of International Studies Alumni.

November 2 - 6, 2004 Project show for future engineers in Shanghai, China
This event is sponsored by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) and UNESCO. They are seeking young engineers under age 30 to participate in the showcase with their talents. All the expenses in China will be paid by the organizing committee once the project you submit passes the qualification. All you have to pay is your round trip ticket to Shanghai. The registration deadline has been extended for all participants from outside China. You can find registration information on the web site: www.wec2004.org. The local contact person for this event is Howard Ju from MutualNet International 425-241-2999 or mulnet@comcast.net.

October 28, 2004 4:00 pm Why Africa Matters.
The World Affairs Council’s award-winning educational outreach program is coming to Bainbridge! Why Africa Matters will explore some of the diverse issues facing the African continent today. International development professional Ann Lewis will speak on “Justice in Africa: The End to Impunity.” She will address recent and significant developments in internationalization of conflict and justice in Africa, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Finally, Tese Neighbor, Director of Professional Development will share teacher-developed curriculum and other resources on teaching about the African continent. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. For details, see: World Affairs Council Calendar.

October 28, 2004 7:00 pm Americans Abroad in 2005: Rick Steves' Thoughts on Traveling in Europe. University of Washington, Seattle campus, Kane Hall room 120.
After lots of recent travel, guidebook author and public television host Rick Steves shares the latest in European travel and his ideas on how travel can be educational. Rick is a passionate believer in our ability to learn from exposure to other places and cultures, and the power of travel to broaden our perspective. This will be a fascinating opportunity to discuss with one of America's leading travel experts current issues in the relationship between the US and Europe and what it means to be an American in the international world of today.
Free event! Sponsored by the Center for West European Studies at the University of Washington. For information, contact the Center for West European Studies at 206-543-1675 or cwes@u.washington.edu.

October 27-30, 2004 “Capitolizing” on the Tides of Change
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region I Conference
Red Lion Hotel, Olympia, Washington.

October 27, 2004 P-20 International Education Summit in Olympia, organized by the Washington State Coalition for International Education. See Summit for latest details.

October 23, 2004 Washington Association for the Education of Speakers of Other Languages (WAESOL) Conference
Voices of the Future, at Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington. For more information, see info@waesol.org.

October 22, 2004 11:30 - 1:30 Passport to Africa: Transforming Africa through Education
Washington Athletic Club 1325 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA
Annual Fundraiser Luncheon to support Ashesi University in Ghana. For more information, contact Leah C. McCollough (206) 545-6988 or mccollough@ashesi.org or www.ashesi.org.

October 19, 2004 7:00-8:30 p.m. When Push Came to Shove: People Who Saved the Lives of Others during the Bosnian War Dr. Svetlana Broz, the granddaughter of President Josip Broz Tito, Director, Garden of the Righteous at UW SMITH 205
Dr. Svetlana Broz is a cardiologist by training and profession. Almost immediately after the Bosnian war began in 1992, she went to Bosnia to offer medical assistance to victims on all sides, repeatedly crossing siege lines to enter Sarajevo. She was so moved by the stories of her patients that she decided to shift her work from the strictly medical front to the more general humanistic one, and to work for reconciliation among the warring sides. She accomplishes this by the simple means of collecting and publicizing testimonies of those who had the courage to transcend ethnic hatred and act to help others, regardless of ethnic affiliation - sometimes saving lives at the risk of losing their own. Dr. Broz left Belgrade permanently in 1999 after threats to her life. She is now settled in Sarajevo, where she has established Garden of the Righteous. This center, modeled on the Yad Vashem in Israel, documents the acts of people who risked their lives to help others during the war, commemorating their courage by planting trees in their name and raising plaques to their honor. The testimonies gathered by Dr. Broz were published in Belgrade in 1999 in a volume entitled Dobri ljudi u zla vremena. This book has just come out in English translation as Good People in an Evil Time (Other Press, 2004).
For more information, contact martam@u.washington.edu.

See also:
October 20, 2004 3:00 p.m. Seattle University Law School Courtyard (ground floor) Corner of 12th and Columbia (across from Starbucks)
October 20, 2004 8:00 p.m. Elliott Bay Book Company
101 S. Main (at 1st Ave.)

October 18, 2004 7:00 pm Partners for Peace - Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision (Panel Discussion/Slide Show).
The World Affairs Council is pleased to host three women visiting the United States from Jerusalem -- a Jewish Israeli, a Muslim Palestinian, and a Christian Palestinian -- who will sit together in order to discuss the possibility for peace in the Middle East. Call to reserve your seat today (206) 441-5910.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.
There is also a Teacher Program beginning at 5:00. Cost is $15, includes dinner and 3 clock hours. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

October 16, 2004 By the People Youth Summit: America in the World. As part of our programs for election year 2004, the World Affairs Council will present its fourth Youth Summit, a forum for Washington State high school students to participate in democratic processes and to make their voices heard. We invite high school students to come learn about the foreign policy choices facing the United States in the areas of international trade and national security, with particular emphasis on Iraq, and to understand better the local impact of global events. Most important, we invite them to voice their opinions. The event will feature a panel of adult expert speakers providing background knowledge, including Bill Center, Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and President of the Washington Council on International Trade, followed by extensive opportunities for dialogue between and among students. Parents and teachers are invited to observe and participate in a concurrent community discussion. For more information, see:
World Affairs Council Calendar or contact Michele Anciaux Aoki at maoki@world-affairs.org or (206) 441-5910 ext 330.

October 15-16, 2004 PTA Legislative Assembly. Yakima, WA Washington State PTA decides priority issues for legislative advocacy. For more information, see http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/Legislation/legintro.htm.

October 13, 2004 7 to 9 p.m. "Regional Responses to Global Change: How the Pacific Northwest Is Making a Difference on Global Warming" featuring Patrick Mazza, research manager, Climate Solutions. Part of the Fall Lecture Series on Global Issues and Perspectives presented Antioch University Seattle Center for Creative Change. See: http://www.antiochsea.edu.

October 12, 2004 7:00 pm (Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Building Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Info: 253-535-7577)
October 13, 2004, 8:00 pm (120 Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, Info: 206-221-6374)
Canada-U.S. Relations in a New Security Environment Lecture Series Fall 2004 Genocide in Africa: A Canadian Humanitarian Response by Lt. General Romo Dallaire, leader of the UN peacekeeping mission during the 1994 Rwandan genocide
Both lectures are free to the public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Presented by:
Canadian Studies Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington Wang Center for International Programs, Pacific Lutheran University Center for Canadian-American Studies, Western Washington University Canadian Consulate General Seattle Marc Lindenberg Center for Humanitarian Action, International Development & Global Citizenship, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington Canadian Studies Program, Seattle University Pacific Northwest Center for Global Security, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
The presenters wish to thank the following for their support: Canada-America Society, Seattle World Affairs Council, Seattle Office of International Affairs, University of Washington International Studies Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Institute for Global & Regional Studies, University of Washington.

October 12, 2004 Finding Common Ground in the Middle East (Panel Discussion) Avrum Burg, Former Speaker of the Israeli Knesset and senior member of the Israeli Labor Party, Yasser Abed Rabbo, Former Minister of Information and Culture of the Palestinian Authority. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item or Flyer (PDF).

October 10, 2004 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm CroatiaFest at Seattle Center. Please join the Croatian Community of the Pacific Northwest at first ever CROATIAFEST, October 10, 2004 in the Center House on the Seattle Center Campus. The event, which is free of charge will feature music and dance performances by Kardinal Stepinac, The Seattle Junior Tamburitzans, Dave and The Dalmatians and the Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble. A Croatian dance party will follow at 6PM featuring Ruze Dalmatinke, Sinovi and Pasko and Damir. There will be exhibits all day highlighting the history of Washington State Croats, the artwork of Ante Sardelic and Croatia Today. For detailed information and a event schedule, visit www.croatiafest.org.

October 9, 2004 WSCSS Annual Fall In-service Conference. Washington State Council for the Social Studies Conference. Theme: Power, Authority and Governance. Featuring a Town Meeting on Key Issues Facing Social Studies Education. Including sessions that:

encourage sharing and networking among social studies educators
update state and national trends in curriculum and assessment
provide practical, hands-on ideas for the classroom
encourage integration with other content areas
show strategies for aligning with the EALRs
support pre-service and new teachers to be successful

For more information, see www.learningspace.org/socialstudies.

October 7-9, 2004 WAFLT Fall Conference.
Washington Association For Language Teaching joint conference with Oregon COFLT at the Portland Airport Holiday Inn. Theme: Second Languages for All Ages and All Stages. The conference begins with a gala celebration of WAFLT's 40th Anniversary and to register, see http://www.waflt.net/conferences.html.

October 6, 2004 Inside Iraq: An Eyewitness Account (Lecture/Slide Show) Karl Zinsmeister, Editor-in-Chief of The American Enterprise & J.B. Fuqua Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

October 4, 2004 The People Speak: Global Environmental & Energy Policy (Panel Discussion/Q&A) Dr. Sandra Archibald, Dean of the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs Dr. Ernest Moniz, Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bill Ruckelshaus, Former Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Moderator: Neal Karlinsky, ABC News Reporter
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

October 3, 2004 7 pm. The Warsaw Uprising, 1944: Perceptions and Reality Professor Marek Chodakiewicz, Research Professor of History at the Institute of World Politics at Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW campus. Professor Chodakiewicz will lecture on the historical and political context of the Warsaw Uprising in Poland during WWII. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Uprising (not to be confused with the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943), and was the subject of a successful CNN documentary 'Warsaw Rising', for which Professor Chodakiewicz served as a primary consultant. Sponsored by the Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literature. This event is free and open to the public. Reception to follow.

October 1-2, 2004 WSAME 10th Annual Fall Conference
Central Washington University Campus, Ellensburg. For registration information, conference brochures and to register, contact:
Judi Robinette, WSAME Conference Registrar robinetj@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-1409.

October 2, 2004 History Day Workshops (in Seattle)
These are free workshops for teachers interested in using historical methods with their students and who want to learn more about the creative and exciting History Day program. For more information: www.lib.washington.edu/subject/history/historyday/workshop.html.

October 2, 2004 7:00 pm Send-off party for Around-n-Over at the Seattle Vertical World. A flier is at:
http://www.around-n-over.org/ANOFlyerVW_sendoff.pdf.
Keep an eye on my estimated itinerary across the US after my departure at: http://www.around-n-over.org/calendar.htm.
Erden Eruç, President Around-n-Over, http://www.around-n-over.org
http://www.humanpoweredjourney.com

October 1, 2004 4:30. - 8:30 p.m. Asia in World History: A Workshop for Secondary Educators The Burke Museum, University of Washington
Asia in World History is a special offering of the Jackson School Asia Outreach Centers in conjunction with the Western Conference of the Association for Asian Studies (WCAAS). The workshop features presentations by Asia scholars and a catered Japanese bento dinner, with new teaching resources and clock hours. The registration fee is $20 payable to the University of Washington. For more information, call (206) 543-1921.

September 30 - October 2, 2004 Western Conference of the Association for Asian Studies (WCAAS) University Tower, Hotel in Seattle. See http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/wcaas/.

September 26-29, 2004 Profitable Sustainability: The Future of Business. The Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability with the Future 500 and an Executive Planning Committee of Northwest Business and Civic leaders are pleased to present a monumental training opportunity. Profitable Sustainability: The Future of Business will showcase best practices, new technologies, innovative products, and systems-wide sustainable business strategies that companies like HP, Starbucks, Nike, Proctor and Gamble, Cargill-Dow Dupont and many others are developing in response to the global challenges of our time. The conference offers strategic business models and concrete steps that companies can take to develop leadership in eradicating poverty and contributing to the health and safety of our planet and our diverse societies and species. For the conference program, visit http://www.nbis.org/conference/schedule/index_archive.htm.

September 24 - Visions, Values, Victories: Continuities and Changes in the Transatlantic Partnership after 9/11 (Luncheon) Karsten D. Voigt, German Government ' s Coordinator for American-German Cooperation Moderator: Dr. John Keeler, Director of the European Studies Center at the UW
See World Affairs Calendar Item.

September 23, 2004 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Teaching the 2004 Election
The 2004 election is not only attracting the attention of fellow Americans but many citizens of the world. How do you plan to incorporate this November 2 election into your classroom? This workshop will help you approach the upcoming election by looking at it through two important domestic and international issues: trade and national security. Come hear keynote speaker Bill Center, Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and President of the Washington Council on International Trade, discuss security and trade issues, followed by a question and answer period. Social Studies teachers Susan Burnett and Will Linser will then share their curriculum ideas as well as new resources for teaching the 2004 election. Co-sponsored by the Washington Council on International Trade and the World Affairs Council Global Classroom. For registration information, see:
World Affairs Council Calendar.

September 22, 2004 5:30. - 8:30 p.m. Elections in Asia & U.S. Elections HUB 309, University of Washington
Please join the Jackson School Asia Outreach Centers for a lively panel discussion with UW experts, David Bachman, UW Professor of International Studies; Dan Hellman, UW Professor of International Studies and Director of the Institute for International Policy; and Daniel Law, UW Professor of Political Science. K-12 Educators receive free clock hours for this event. For more information, contact Kristi Barnes (206) 543-6938.

September 21, 2004 Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe (Lecture/Q&A) Dr. Graham Allison, Foreign Policy Advisor to Kerry-Edwards Campaign & Founding Dean of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

September 20, 2004 at 12 pm Dr. Michael McFaul, Associate Professor of Political Science at Stanford University, at the Rainier Club in downtown Seattle http://www.therainierclub.com) 820 4th Avenue. Dr. McFaul (featured 9/14 on NPR) will offer his thoughts on recent events in Russia, including the Beslan Hostage crisis and President Putin’s recent call to restructure Russia’s electoral system. In light of the upsurge in terrorism across Russia, Putin plans to eliminate popular elections for Russia’s governors and individual members of the Duma thereby effectively increasing the Kremlin’s control over political life in Russia. How will this affect Russia’s prospects for democracy and its relation with the United States and the war on terror? Please join us for a fascinating and very timely discussion with one of the world’s leading experts on Russia. Please RSVP to Jonathan Carver at jcarver@fraec.org or by phone at 206-443-1935. Cost is $40, which includes lunch. Pay by phone or at the door.

September 16-20, 2004 Seattle's 1st Independent South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) at Broadway Performance Hall. ISAFF is presented by Tasveer, in collaboration with Northwest Asian American Theater, present rarely seen films, a recently-banned documentary, dynamic forums on important social issues, and a fantastic Opening Gala party by Culture Theory, the organizer of the Opening Gala for the Arab & Iranian Film Festival. Visit website for comprehensive program information, film reviews, and bios of the filmmakers, many of whom will be present: www.tasveer.org.

September 11-12, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bellevue Aki Matsuri Fall Festival
Woodcarver, shamisen artist and master chef from Japan join with N.W. Japanese artists to provide workshops, demonstrations, a Shinto ceremony and other cultural activities. Bellevue Community College. For more information, see www.enma.org.

September 8, 2004 7 to 9 p.m. "Confronting the Tyranny of Managing by Results: How the Prevailing System of Management Is Destroying our People" featuring H. Thomas Johnson, Ph.D., professor of business administration, Portland State University. Part of the Fall Lecture Series on Global Issues and Perspectives presented Antioch University Seattle Center for Creative Change. See: http://www.antiochsea.edu.

September 3-5, 2004 Ugandan North American Association's 16th Annual Convention at Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers.
The convention will be keynoted by His Excellency the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday, September 4, 2004.
Presented by: Ugandan North American Association (UNAA), Microsoft, PATH, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, World Affairs Council, World Vision. For details, see
World Affairs Council Calendar.

August 21, 2004 9 am - 3 pm Global Issues, Sustainable Solutions: Understanding Today, Teaching for the Future, presented by Facing the Future: People and the Planet and the Science Fiction Museum at the Science Fiction Museum, Seattle, WA. Cost: $50. The Science Fiction Museum's Brave New Worlds exhibit asks, "How should we live and what are the consequences of the choices we make?" This workshop is designed to train teachers to help their students grapple with current global issues and how they could affect the future. How can we teach students to understand the interconnection between the past, present and the future? How can we help them make informed decisions about topics that impact our future globally and personally? Participants will receive extensive, interdisciplinary 5-12 curriculum that can be used Monday morning! Clock Hours for this workshop and professional development credit (in combination with other workshops) are available through Seattle University.
For more information and to register today, visit the Science Fiction Museum online at http://www.sfhomeworld.org/education/index.asp#global.

August 21, 2004 12-6 pm Ukraine's 13th Year of Independence
The Carco Theatre, The Renton Community Center,
Exit 4 of I-405 & 1715 Maple Valley Highway.
The Ukrainian American Club of Washington & the Ukrainian Self-Reliance Michigan Federal Credit Union www.usmfcu.org cordially invite you, your family, and friends (of whatever nationality) to celebrate with us. TIMES: 12-2 (potluck), 2-4 (program of music, dance, and recitation), 4-6 (socializing).
Admission Free, Donations Welcome. -- Eugene E. Lemcio, Ph.D., President, the Ukrainian American Club of WA and Co-Chair, the Ukrainian Studies Endowment @ University of WA.

August 6, 2004 6:30 p.m. Hiroshima to Hope
Annual lantern floating ceremony to remember the victims of the atomic bomb during WWII. Free. Floating of lanterns at 9 p.m. Greenlake (northwest shore, south of the Bathhouse Theatre). www.wingluke.org/publicevents.html.

August 4 -10, 2004 Beijing Wangfujing International Music Festival for High School Students
To build a platform for international culture and arts exchanges based on music -- the common language of the people around the world -- through holding this event named “Beijing Wangfujing International Music Festival for Middle School Students," to demonstrate the themes of “Adolescence-Friendship-Peace-Development”; to present the sceneries, attractions and culture of Beijing; to show the modernization of Beijing that marching into the 21st Century as one of the international metropolises; to demonstrate the healthy and upward spirit of the contemporary teen-agers; and sincerely hope and search for the peaceful and friendly world. For more information, see Flyer and contact amclink@yahoo.com.cn.

August 2-22, 2004 African Studies Summer Institute University of Sahel See ASSI Poster (jpg).
The ASSI is committed to giving opportunities to high school students who would like to take African Studies courses in Africa! The first two weeks students will attend classes in the morning and in the afternoon will benefit from cultural enrichment workshops to learn things such as African dance and drumming as well as will make visits to nearby sites of interest. Although Senegal’s principal languages (there are many dialects) are woloff (used in daily interactions) and French (the official language used in government transactions), all classes, workshops and outings will be conducted in English. Finally, during the third week students will participate in community service opportunities. During the three weeks students will have the option to live on campus or to live with an African family. Through all these experiences we hope to help American high school students and African students come together to build relationship with each other, create a forum for discussion, and provide a source of empowerment that spans across the Atlantic.

Let us unite our vision for the future and provide an opportunity for our young people to be leaders in their local communities and on the global stage. Please free to contact us if you have any questions. adiallo@jfksn.org and Britt Williams bwilliams@jfksn.org
Tel (206) 660-2282 (Seattle, Washington)

July 27 – August 9, 2004 VIETNAM: FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA: Trip for Educators
Open to educators, librarians, administrators, and curricula specialists, this interdisciplinary professional development program in Vietnam will offer an intensive 2-week opportunity to experience and study the country’s traditional culture, its more recent colonial history, as well as the dramatic political and economic changes that are influencing all aspects of its contemporary society, including US-Vietnam relations.

The Vietnam Forum will take up several rich subjects for more in-depth exploration: peace, conflict, and human health; current environmental issues; art and literature; and major belief systems (Ancestor Worship, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Animism) that influence daily life in Vietnam. Participating educators are encouraged and supported in exploring topics of particular relevance to their classroom curricula and school community, and in developing ongoing relationships with Vietnamese schools and organizations. However, regardless of specific topics and themes under consideration, the Forum’s defining emphasis will always be on face-to-face meetings and interactions with a broad range of Vietnamese individuals.

Beginning in Hanoi, moving south to Hue and Central Vietnam, and concluding in Ho Chi Minh City, this Forum will provide an excellent foundation for teaching about this remarkable country and its vibrant, complex culture. For more information about this program, please visit http://www.pacificvillage.org/villagevoices/vietnam/ or email Info@pacificvillage.org.

July 25, 2004 2:30 pm Water, Seeds, and the Human Spirit: Ecological and Economic Perspectives a public lecture by Vandana Shiva presented by UW Women¹s Center and the Whidbey Institute at University of Washington, Kane Hall.
Dr. Vandana Shiva is a physicist, ecologist, author, and international voice addressing issues of social justice and globalization. She is the director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, and founder of the International College for Sustainable Living near Dehradun, India. Her most recent books are Stolen Harvest and Water Wars.
$10 for general public; $7 students / seniors
Call 206-685-1090 to register.
Co-Sponsors
University of Washington Health Alliance International, Program on the Environment , South Asia Center, School of Social Work, The International Health Program at the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Women Studies Antioch University, Center for Creative Change; Bainbridge Graduate Institute; Seattle University, Center for Water and Ethics; EarthCorps, Earth Ministry, Institute for Children¹s Environmental Health, PCC Markets, Positive Futures Network - Yes! Magazine

July 25 – August 11, 2004 University of Washington Summer Intensive Institute for Spanish Teachers: The Guatemala Experience will be held July 25-Aug. 11, 2004, mostly in Antigua, with excursions in the area as well as to Lake Atlitlan and Panajachel. The Institute includes one-on-one language instruction and a group class in Guatemalan culture and history, excursions every other day and a final 3-day excursion to Lake Atitlan. Participants visit schools, which are in session at that time, and get to know Guatemalan teachers. Participants are housed with Guatemalan families. Successful participants earn 6 credits of Spanish 493. Cost, not including air fare, travel documents, insurance and a few meals is $1800. Prerequisite: 3 years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
For more information, look at the web site: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/spanish/ or contact Lynn Klausenburger at lhk@u.washington.edu or 206 685-6421.

July 17-18, 2004, 4:00-10:00 p.m. Bon Odori
at Seattle Buddhist Temple 14th and Main, Seattle
Bon Odori is a popular holiday festival in Japan when spirits of one's ancestors return home for a visit where they are greeted with bright red lanterns and special foods. Dancing, taiko drumming, martial arts performances, cultural displays, ethnic foods. Free. Cultural group dancing at 5:00. Bon Odori is an official part of Seafair. For more information, see www.seattlebetsuin.com.

July 11-17 2004 iEARN International Teachers Conference in Kosice, Slovakia
The iEARN International Teachers' Conference is being held this year July 11-17 in Kosice, Slovakia. Teachers from around the world will gather to collaborate on iEARN curricular projects and learn with one another about building global international teaching and learning for K-12 students. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with teachers from many countries during the week-long event. A group of Seattle area teachers from the The Friendship through Education International Education Teacher Professional Development Project "Connecting Classroom Communities in the World" are already registering to go as part of that U. S. Department of Education funded project. They will share their new experiences in iEARN with teachers at the conference and then share conference experiences with colleagues in Washington State when they return.
The conference is open to all. For further Information and Registration, the iEARN Slovakia Conference website is:
http://www.iearn2004.net.

July 6, 2004 8 am - 6 pm Global Issues: Understanding Today, Teaching for the Future at Antioch University, Seattle, WA
In this course presented by Facing the Future: People and the Planet, participants will learn to help students understand, connect to, and act on critical global issues and sustainable solutions of the 21st century. Using graphs, statistics, and several hands-on activities, we will explore issues in-depth and look at key resource trends. We introduce a way to make those lessons stick through service learning. As the challenges of the 21st century require us to think and learn in new ways, we will close with tools and activities to help identify and shift mental models that determine our future actions and shape our world. Graduate credit and clock hours are available. To register for this workshop, visit the Heritage Institute online at:
http://hol.edu/view_course.cfm?cid=1655&nav=socialstudies.
For more information please contact Kim Rakow Bernier at (206) 264-1503 or kim@facingthefuture.org.

July 1, 2004 7:00 am - 1:30 pm Trading on Our Strengths: Strategies for a Competitive Workforce presented by Washington Council on International Trade at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, co-chaired by Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell. The first panel, Education Policy for Our Global Future, considers the creation of new education policies to ensure our national competitiveness in the global economy. For more information, visit www.WCIT.org.

June 30, 2004 7:00 pm BEYOND VEIL AND HOLY WAR: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS AND MUSLIM PRACTICE WITH BIBLICAL COMPARISONS in Belltown (Seattle). SOLD OUT
Spend an evening with Dr. Saleem Ahmed, author of Beyond Veil and Holy War: Islamic Teachings and Muslim Practice with Biblical Comparisons and representatives from an East Asia and Pacific Regional Delegation dealing with Agricultural Trade Relations and Food Safety, hosted by the US State Department's International Visitor Program. Dr. Ahmed will discuss various passages from the Qur'an that have been used to incite hatred, and those that enjoin Muslims to lead a life of righteousness, piety, compassion, and humility. Dr. Ahmed will discuss why these contradictory passages occur in the same book, and conclude by proposing a path that Muslims and others might consider following to change a clash of civilizations into a celebration of congruence. Born in India and raised in Pakistan, Dr. Ahmed worked for 22 years for the East West Center and now teaches courses on Islam at the University of Hawaii's Outreach College. He is the founder of Milun: Association for Promoting South Asian Culture, the One-Talk Club, and the All believers Network. Dr. Ahmed holds a Master's degree from the University of Karachi, and a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii. Advance registration is required due to limited space. To register and for the venue location, please email Frances Youn, Community Programs Coordinator at fyoun@world-affairs.org. Cost: $5 Suggested Donation

June 29-30, 2004 Living in Our World: Environmental Challenges and Solutions of the 21st Century, Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room, University of Washington campus
The Outreach Centers at The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies invite you to attend the annual Summer Seminar for educators. This year's seminar will bring scholars and master teachers together to address the environmental challenges we face in today's world and to explore potential solutions. Learn about important world areas and develop practical teaching skills related to contemporary world societies. Special travel stipends are available for teachers coming from 75 miles or more. Registration validation: Registration can only be accepted by mail and must include payment in full. For a registration form, visit http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/. Mail forms to: The Southeast Asia Center, Box 353650, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. Please make checks payable to the "University of Washington." You will receive a confirmation packet with a receipt, map, driving and parking directions and program details. For more information please call (206) 543-9606 or email seac@u.washington.edu.
Cost: $80 includes parking vouchers, coffee/tea, morning pastries, lunch and 16 clock hours (you must attend the entire seminar to receive clock hours). Please register by June 22.

June 29, 2004 7-9 p.m. Where Nature Meets Culture
Antioch campus, room 100
Antioch's Center for Creative Change presents a free lecture and slide presentation where nature meets culture...a look at vibrant working examples of the application of ecological principles and permaculture design tools to socio-cultural, physical, technological, environmental and economic systems featuring Robina McCurdy, New Zealand founder-trustee of the Institute of Earthcare Education Aotearoa and developer-director of its educational program PLANET Organic. For more information, open the attached PDF or contact Debra Alderman in Antioch¹s Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu or see Flyer (PDF).

June 26 - July 21, 2004 SUMMER IN RUSSIA PROGRAM 2004
Trip for High School Students This summer, high school students have the opportunity to live with a Russian host family for three weeks in the summer while participating in Russian language classes (inside and outside the classroom) and taking part in a variety of excursions and activities in the city of Vladimir. The program is offered by NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE) and includes a two-day trip to Moscow. Students also have the option to be matched with a Russian exchange partner of their age. If this option is chosen, the two exchange partners first spend three weeks together with the Russian student's family in Russia and then three to four weeks with the American student's family. The program costs about half of what most other organizations charge and allows American high school students to develop Russian language skills, gain insights into Russian culture, and build lasting friendships by stepping beyond the role of a tourist. NorthWest Student Exchange is a non-profit international educational exchange organization designated by the U.S. Department of State and listed with the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel. For more information about this program, visit http://www.nwse.com or contact Sergej Buchholz by e-mail at ergej@nwse.com mailto:ergej@nwse.com or by phone at 206-527-0338.

June 26, 2004 8:30-4:30 pm WHALES in FIRST NATIONS: HISTORY & CULTURE WORKSHOP at Walker Ames, Kane Hall, University of Washington. Whaling has always played an important role in First Nations and Inuit culture, history, and art. This workshop will examine whaling from a variety of perspectives including traditional whaling images and contemporary art of the NW coast (George MacDonald, Director, The Burke Museum); Makah whaling and environmental law (Dr. Charlotte Coté, UW American Indian Studies); and Inuit Whalers in Canada’s North (Nadine Fabbi, UW Canadian Studies Center). We are also pleased to have the hereditary whaling chief of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations and founder of the World Council of Whalers, Thomas Mexsis Happynook. For thousands of years the Huu-ay-aht have relied on the cultural, nutritional, and economic sustenance that whaling provides. Happynook will discuss this historic bond and unique relationship. $40.00 includes a continental breakfast, box lunch, 6 (six) continuing education clock hours for educators, and all conference materials. For more information or to register, please contact Marion Cook at (206) 221-6374 or email Canada@u.washington.edu. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JUNE 19!

June 23, 2004 6:30 pm Registration; 7:00 Lecture
Engaging Africa: Discovering Its Past, Impacting Its Future at Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall 321 Mercer Street, Seattle. Dr. Henry Louis Gates, W. E. B. Du Bois Professor of the Humanities, Chair of the Department of African and African American Studies, Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research, Harvard University.
Among Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans in 1998 and Newsweek's 100 Americans to watch for in the next century, Henry Louis Gates has been described as one of the most notable scholars of African-American and multi-cultural studies in the country. Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr. will speak about the genesis and significance of the Encyclopedia Africana project, and comment on the nature and impact of links between Africa and the African-American community. Prof. Gates will be joined by Patrick Awuah, Jr., Founder and President of Ashesi University – the first private, secular university in Ghana, West Africa. Mr. Awuah will share his thoughts about the specific role higher education can play in Africa’s future development.

To Register: Please email or call Matthew Taggart at Ashesi University Foundation (206-545-6988; foundation@ashesi.org) to register and guarantee a seat for this event. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Cost: World Affairs Council Members $10; Non-members $15; Students $10,
For more info: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm

June 12, 2004 4:30-8:00 pm Idris Mosque Community Picnic
Lower Woodland Park Shelter #1.
A potluck picnic for Muslims and non-Muslims as well -- everyone welcome. Taste new food and meet new people. For information, call 206-363-3013.

June 10, 2004
3:30-4:30 pm Summit Planning Meeting
4:30-5:30 pm General Coalition Meeting,
The Washington State Coalition for International Education holds its quarterly meeting at Seattle Community College District Boardroom.

June 9, 2004 Globalization and its Discontents,
featuring Don Comstock, Ph.D., core faculty in the Graduate Management Program, Antioch¹s Center for Creative Change Lecture is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Debra Alderman in the Antioch Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu. See Flyer (PDF).

June 9, 2004 2004 Humanities Washington Award Luncheon
Tom Ikeda, founding executive director of Denshō: The Japanese American Legacy Project, has won the 2004 Humanities Washington Award for outstanding and exemplary achievement in the public humanities. An award luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel and Towers. The keynote speaker is Franklin Odo, Director of the Asian Pacific American Program at the Smithsonian Institution. For ticket information and reservations, contact Humanities Washington at 206-682-1700 or info@humanities.org by June 4.
Denshō (meaning "to pass on to future generations") preserves rapidly vanishing testimonies of the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Nearly 200 video interviews, 2,000 historical images, and a curriculum on civil rights are offered free of charge on the website www.densho.org.

June 7-July 31, 2004 Art Exhibit "Jewish Costumes in the Ottoman Empire" at University of Washington, Odegaard Library.
This exhibit comprises 50 illustrations depicting traditional Jewish attire in the Ottoman Empire in the 16th to the 19th centuries. The paintings have been brought to the United States with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and sponsored by Turkish Studies Program of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, Jewish Studies Program of the Jackson School of International Studies, Consulate General of Turkey, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation, Turkish American Cultural Association, American Sephardi Federation, Assembly of Turkish American Associations, The Jewish Community of Turkey. This event is a part of "Living in Harmony throughout the Ages" program. It is free and open to public. John U. Gokcen, Honorary Consul General of Turkey.

June 7 - July 4, 2004 Africa EdVenture
The Arizona State University Program is designed to offer students an interdisciplinary opportunity to study animal life, conservation biology, technology, and education, while exploring the rich cultures of South Africa and Namibia. The students will enjoy two days exploring London, England, and take unforgettable wildlife safaris to Kruger and Etosha. Participants will also visit a South African township, towns filled with African culture and vibrant life, the Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia's breathtaking desert sand dunes, and Opuo, the tribal area of the Himba people.

This program is open to all ASU students, students from other universities, and non-students (proof of measles immunization required). Africa EdVenture information can be found at http://edventure.asu.edu.
For further information contact: Shannon LeCompte, Program Coordinator
phone: (480) 965-0101 email: slecompte@asu.edu

June 6, 2004 2:00 pm A Children’s Gathering For Peace
Mural Amphitheatre Seattle Center
Let the Voice of the Children of the World Be Heard!
Join the children of Seattle -- including the children of many different immigrant/ethnic communities who will perform in the custom of their culture: Children from Central America, Mexico, Eritrea, Turkey, South Africa, Japan, The Philippines, China, India, The Middle East, and more...Kofi Anang will be there with his djembe; Farlis Calle Guerrero, founder of the Columbia Children’s Movement for Peace and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee will be there......all who come are invited to sing. Come, bring your friends, your community, support the children of the world to sing and dance for peace and friendship!

June 5-6, 2004 9 am to 5 pm Student Symposium
Antioch's Center for Creative Change presents a two-day symposium featuring 37 of the center's students, who will present research findings from their reflective practicum projects and internships. Research topics include environmental awareness and restoration, organizational assessment and intervention, culture change and design of sustainable systems. This event is free and open to the public. For detailed information on topics and schedule, please see the Flyer (PDF). For additional information, please contact Debra Alderman in the Antioch Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu .

May 29, 2004 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Asian Pacific American Community Summit: @ The Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA
Asian Pacific Americans (APA's) in the state of Washington have a political voice that is unique in the nation for its focus on pan-Asian unity and multi-cultural collaboration. Cultural exchange is essential to effective APA political activism in this state. The diversity within the APA community alone speaks to the importance of cultural exchange, for the APA "community" includes everyone from Pacific Islanders to South Asians, fourth-generation Japanese Americans to SouthEast Asian refugees, young professionals to new immigrants, American-born children to limited English elders. Therefore, the purpose of the "Asian Pacific American Community Summit" is to promote greater unity and civic involvement among the state's APA communities through a venue that integrates cross-cultural exchange and collaboration, civic education, and political empowerment...." For more information, see APA Summit.

May 28-31, 2004 Northwest Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center promotes the cultural heritage of Pacific Northwest communities. For more information, see http://www.nwfolklife.org/.

May 26, 2004 3:30-5:00 pm Summit Planning Meeting at Garfield High School, Seattle. See information at Planning Meeting 5/26/2004.

May 21, 2004 7:30 pm THIRD GRADE CLASS PERFORMS ORIGINAL OPERA ON HUMAN RIGHTS at Alternative Elementary II Auditorium, 7711 43rd Ave NE (Seattle). The third grade class at Alternative Elementary II (AEII) in Seattle will perform an original opera to benefit literacy efforts in Mexico. The opera, entitled "The Day They Disappeared," was written, produced, and will be performed by the class. The children created the entire performance from the ground up, including writing, composing, set design and construction, costumes, lighting and make-up. The production includes six original arias, as well as a number of ensembles and duets. The theme of the opera is children's rights, a subject the third grade class has been studying all year. The story follows a group of contemporary grade school kids as they learn lessons about children's rights, and responsibilities. All proceeds generated by ticket sales will benefit a fund that the class has created to help build a one-room library for children in the village of Xcalak, Mexico. Seats can be reserved by writing a check made out to AEII Parent Group and mailing it to the class opera company: Melting Music Opera Company, c/o AEII, 7711 43rd Ave NE. Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the show if seating is still available. Cost: Suggested donation of $6 for adults and $3 for children.

May 21, 2004 7:00 pm PEACE AND PIZZA: AN EVENING WITH DR. ARUN GANDHI at Eastside Catholic High School, 11650 SE 60th St (Bellevue).
Dr. Arun Gandhi will share the teachings that influenced him as a teenager in South Africa and led to a lifetime dedicated to his grandfather's mission of change through non-violent protest. The event is open to all students in grades 8-12 as well as members of community youth groups and religious organizations. The event is co-sponsored by the high school and the interfaith coalition Together We Build A World Community (TWB). For tickets, call Eastside Catholic High School at (425) 466-7737 or visit Walker Subaru and Walker Mitsubishi in Renton (720 Rainier Ave S and 200 Grady Way) or Alvin Goldfarb Jewelers in Bellevue (305 Bellevue Way NE). Individual tickets are available from Laura Capestany at (425) 226-6642 or lcapestany@aol.com. Only a handful of tickets will be available at the door. Cost: $10 includes pizza, ice cream, and refreshments.

May 15, 2004 9 am - 5 pm "Rethinking 'American" second annual conference of The DIALOGUE Project, a student organization through the Comparative History of Ideas (CHID) program at the University of Washington. This is a conference on international dialogue, focusing on the American identity issue, featuring speakers from local organizations, the University of Washington and high schools in Washington State. Through three focused sessions, we will encourage students, educators, and community members to question what it means to be "American" and to acknowledge the voices of those marginalized by our current national narrative. In opening up a space to discuss the changing significance of American identities, the DIALOGUE Project hopes to create a forum to explore how national identity is interpreted and reconstituted by government structures, grassroots movements, and international perspectives.

"Rethinking 'American'" will take place on Saturday, May 15, in Kane and Parrington Halls, at the University of Washington Campus.

Conference attendance is free of charge, and all community members, teachers and high school or college students are welcome! Please email Beth Bennett to obtain registration confirmation materials or with questions at: bethbennett@riseup.net We're looking forward to seeing you there!"
For more details, see Flyer (PDF).

May 15, 2004 7-10 pm Power of Hope CULTURE JAM at Town Hall in downtown Seattle (at 8th and Seneca).
Power of Hope invites you to an evening of dynamic performances by POH youth and adult artists, including Brazilian band leader, Eduardo Mendonca, World Vocalist and Cirque du Soleil singer Gina Sala, HBO Def Jam poet, Laura "Piece" Kelley, singer/songwriter, Charlie Murphy and the Youth Voices team! Tickets are $10 or $5 for students and low income, and are available for advance purchase online at www.powerofhope.org, on Seattle's Capitol Hill at Tiempo (1511 14th Ave, 206-726-8551), or by phone at 206-324-6342.

May 15-16, 2004 Slavic Fest will include our annual Cyril & Methodius Day celebration the evening of May 15 as well as a series of afternoon workshops preceding C&M. The next day will feature a parade and free concert on the UW-Seattle campus. For more information and to register, please see http://www.washington.edu/alumni/clubs/slavic.html

May 14, 2004 Seattle, full day program WORLD AFFAIRS CHALLENGE: Program for Middle School Students
Middle school teachers - save the date! May 14, 2004 marks the first World Affairs Challenge program for middle school students in the Seattle area! The Challenge is a creative academic program in international affairs for middle school students, and this year’s theme is The Rights of the Child. Teams of 7-12 students spend up to twelve weeks preparing a formal presentation on an international topic related to the annual theme, with administrative and research support provided. The end of the research process culminates with the World Affairs Challenge. During the Challenge, students compete in four different events that test their knowledge, their presentation skills, and their ability to work collaboratively. Teachers serve primarily as coaches, helping students prepare for the day. For more information, respond to this message and indicate you are interested in the World Affairs Challenge. For more information, see www.world-affairs.org.

May 13, 2004 at 7PM, Russian Architecture Specialist William Craft Brumfield To Lecture at Seattle Asian Art Museum
In conjunction with the publication of a new, expanded edition of the classic work, A History of Russian Architecture (University of Washington Press), William Craft Brumfield will appear at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (Volunteer Park, 1400 East Prospect Street). He will present a lecture entitled, "White Nights: Architectural Treasures of the Russian North." The event is free and open to the public.

May 13, 2004 7 to 9 pm Unpredictable Emergence: Creation of Home in the Age of Sustainability featuring Farouk Seif, Ph.D., AIA core faculty Whole Systems Design Program
The desire for a sustainable way of living through the use of unconventional materials and nontraditional methods of construction triggered challenges and brought unexpected outcomes.
Farouk Seif, Ph.D, AIA has taught design, creative thinking and visual communication at several universities in the United States and abroad. He has published, lectured and exhibited his work internationally. His interests focus on the metaphysics of design, wholeness and design communication. At Antioch University, 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle. For more information, contact Debra Alderman in the Antioch Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu. See Flyer (PDF).

May 10-15, 2004 Seattle International Children's Festival at Seattle Center
Seattle International Children's Festival, the 18th annual celebration of world cultures through the performing arts! For schedule, see http://www.seattleinternational.org/seattle/index_archive.html.

May 11, 2004 7:00 - 9:00 PM LIVING IN HARMONY THROUGHOUT THE AGES: THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENTERTAINING EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE WARM RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TURKS AND JEWS FOR OVER 500 YEARS
Presented by The Jewish Studies Program of the Henry Jackson School of International Studies and The Turkish Studies Program of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization at the University of Washington, along with the Sephardic Jewish and Turkish communities of Greater Seattle. At the HUB Auditorium, University of Washington campus. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For more information, call Rochelle Roseman (206)543-0138 or roseman@u.washington.edu or see Living In Harmony poster (PDF).

May 5, 2004 Building a Better World: Trade as Part of the Solution to World Problems, featuring Bill Center, president of the Washington Council on International Trade, a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of trade interests in Washington state. Lecture is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Debra Alderman in the Antioch Center for Creative Change at (206) 268-4906 or dalderman@antiochsea.edu. See Flyer (PDF).

May 4, 2004 4:00 - 7:00 pm A NEW LOOK AT CONTEMPORARY JAPAN
Nippon Business Institute Japanese Culture and Resource Center at Everett Community College. The economy may be stalled, but today's Japan is a society in motion. Join us for a stimulating look at big picture happenings and the impact on people's everyday lives. Then be inspired as Anacortes master teacher Patricia Burleson shares her ideas for integrating learning about Japan into language arts, social studies, and art curricula. Finally, sit back and relax as Mayumi Smith, Director of the Nippon Business Institute Japanese Culture and Resource Center, introduces the art of Japanese tea ceremony and invites teachers to participate. Don't leave without enjoying a sunset stroll through the new traditional Japanese garden located right outside the meeting room. Co-sponsored by the East Asia Resource Center at the University of Washington. For more details and to register, visit http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm.
Cost: $15 includes clock hours, resources, and buffet dinner.

May 1-2, 2004 BUILDING COMMUNITY - HEALING THE PLANET
Mountaineers Conference Center, 300 Third Avenue W, Seattle, WA
May 1, 2004 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
May 2, 2004 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This conference is an opportunity to learn about recent developments in sustainability practices. Sessions will be presented by professionals and community organizers who have dedicated their lives towards working for a more sustainable future. The goal of the conference is to provide practical information, methods and resources to empower attendees to live their lives and practice their work more sustainably.
Intended Audience: This conference is intended for anyone interested in learning about creating a more sustainable world. The conference will focus on "everyday sustainability": choices that we as individuals make in our everyday lives. Much of the work surrounding issues of sustainability focuses on how governments and corporations need to change to be more sustainable. This conference will instead concentrate on the power of the individual to create change in society.
Speakers & Presentations: Over 40 speakers & presentations! To view session descriptions and speaker information please visit the Speaker & Presentation Listing.
Save: Mention Facing the Future, and you will receive 20% off the registration fee. Clock hours are available for teachers who attend the three sessions in the education track
For more information, see http://www.nweec.org/sustainability.htm

April 29th, 2004 5-7pm India Teacher Workshop
Seattle Asian Art Museum at Volunteer Park 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle, WA INDIAN CUISINE PROVIDED
Call the box office today to reserve your FREE ticket (206) 654-3121
**Explore our Teacher Resource Center's Indian cultural resources.
**Preview our brand new India Outreach Suitcase.
**Hear about lesson plans from Fulbright teachers who traveled in India.
**Discover and learn about SAAM's Indian art collection.
Co-sponsored with WSAME (Washington State Association for Multicultural Education) and the University of Washington South Asia Center.

April 24-26, 2004 iEARN YouthCaN Environmental Conference
An event teachers can follow online that brings together global iEARN youth working on environmental issue. Students gather for the conference at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Using videoconferencing, they connect with global peers to talk about their environmental projects.
Link for the conference is http://www.youthcanworld.org/ .

April 24, 2004 8:30 am - 3:30 pm "FESTIVAL MOSAIC" TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, Thomson Hall, University of Washington. Expand your resources for teaching international social studies and the arts, with sessions on West Africa, Japan, Iran, Canada, Mexico/Latin America, Ukraine, South Africa, and Music of the World from more than twenty presenters. Choose from multiple offerings for three break-out sessions, plus a plenary presentation on West Africa and a Mediterranean lunch. Co-presented by Seattle International Children's Festival, Outreach Programs of the Jackson School of International Studies at University of Washington, and Washington State Council for the Social Studies. For more details and to register for this program, visit www.seattleinternational.org (click on "Children's Festival," then on "Teacher Education" for a full list of presenters), or call (206) 684-7336.

Cost: $35 if teacher and students are attending Seattle International Children's Festival; $45 if not attending SICF; $20 for pre-service teachers. Seven clock hours at no additional charge. Please register by April 20.

April 23-34, 2004 Washington State Model United Nations at University of Washington
WASMUN is a conference simulation of the United Nations for high school students from Seattle, greater Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. WASMUN delegates convene annually in the spring to debate important international issues with other youth in a forum that encourages the development of innovative resolutions addressing some of the most pressing problems our world faces today. MUN provides students with experience in debating, developing research skills, writing proposals, and in using the tools of conflict resolution.
For more information, see http://www.wasmun.org/.

April 21, 2004 4:15-7:15 pm ETHNICITY, CULTURE, NATION, TRIBE?: TOWARD UNDERSTANDING THE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY OF IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
University of Washington, HUB 106B. This program will explore the origins and variety of identities in the world's second largest continent: Africa. The concepts of ethnicity, tribe and tribalism, culture, and nationalism will be introduced through an examination of African history and politics, as well as the role of local and foreign media in order to provide a useful framework from which to examine these contested and ever-changing categories. Come hear comparative world historian and scholar Adrienne Ingrid Miller discuss these and other issues. She holds advanced degrees in history and international affairs from the Johns Hopkins University, where her research emphasized the social and historical dynamics of North-South relations, and 19th and 20th century comparative world history. After an introductory lecture presentation, further discussion of these issues will continue with a panel of African visiting. This event is co-sponsored with the Foundation for International Understanding through Students (FIUTS). For more details and to register, visit http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm.
Cost: $15 includes clock hours, resources, and buffet dinner. Please register by April 19th.

April 15, 2004 4:00 - 7:00 pm Building Bridges over Troubled Water: Cross-Cultural Curricular Resources and Action Opportunities For Teaching About Water, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park.

Program Water is our lifeblood. Yet it is estimated that by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population may live in countries with severe water shortages. “The oil of the next century,” water is expected to be a primary cause of war. Water vitally connects personal and global prospects for survival, and is a fundamental issue that offers unprecedented opportunity for essential conservation and cross-cultural collaboration. Come hear Professor Lorenz, UW, address these issues from a global perspective as an expert in international water law and the “Euphrates Triangle” in the Middle East. Then learn from and interact with a panel of local organizations that offer opportunities for youth to engage positively in water issues impacting our community. Participate in hands-on curriculum exercises demonstrating the global connections of water issues and connect with local groups that offer service-learning opportunities. Come early and register, then mingle with local water experts at their resource tables from 3:00-4:00 pm. Co-sponsored by Facing the Future: People and the Planet, Pacific Village Institute, YES! Magazine, and SAAM.
For more information, see www.world-affairs.org.
Cost: $15 includes clock hours, curriculum resources, light dinner, and water activities.

April 7, 2004 7:00-9:00 pm Reason for Hope: Grassroots Initiatives for Social and Environmental Progress presented by Mark Dubois, coordinator of International Earth Day in 1990 and 2000, as part of the Antioch Speaker Series that addresses the overarching question: "What do we need to know in order to be responsible global citizens?" See Flyer (PDF) for details.
Location: Antioch, 2326 Sixth Avenue, Seattle.
The public is invited, and there is no charge.

April 3, 2004 1-2:30 pm The Guatemala Experience Information Meeting on the UW Seattle campus in Denny Hall 213.
The University of Washington Summer Intensive Institute for Spanish Teachers: The Guatemala Experience will be held July 25-Aug. 11, 2004, mostly in Antigua, with excursions in the area as well as to Lake Atlitlan and Panajachel. The Institute includes one-on-one language instruction and a group class in Guatemalan culture and history, excursions every other day and a final 3-day excursion to Lake Atitlan. Participants visit schools, which are in session at that time, and get to know Guatemalan teachers. Participants are housed with Guatemalan families. Successful participants earn 6 credits of Spanish 493. Cost, not including air fare, travel documents, insurance and a few meals is $1800. Prerequisite: 3 years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
For more information, look at the web site: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/spanish/ or contact Lynn Klausenburger at lhk@u.washington.edu or 206 685-6421.

April 2, 2004 3:30-5:00 pm Arab Identity (Linguistics Colloquium)
University of Washington, Thomson 101
"I am Arab, Arab American, Palestinian. Let me tell you a story:' The Use of Identity Labels and Narratives to Convey Collective Identities by People of Arab Descent in the Greater Puget Sound Area"
Saskia Witteborn
University of Washington Department of Communications

The talk explores identity labels and narratives as two communicative means that people of Arab descent in the greater Puget Sound area employ to express their collective ethnic, panethnic, religious, and national identities. The analysis of the structural and meaning properties of exemplars of these communicative means will provide insight into
(a) the types of collective identities that people of Arab descent affiliate with,
(b) the meanings that these collective identities have for the people, and
(c) the situated use and purposes of these communicative means.

Next Meeting of the Washington State Coalition for International Education
April 1, 2004 4-5 pm
See About the Coalition > Meetings for details or
contact action@internationaledwa.org for more information.

March 31, 2004 5:00 pm David Suzuki Reader
The Canadian Studies is very pleased to announce that David Suzuki--scientist, environmentalist, author and one of North America's most essential voices today on the destructive tendencies of corporate globalization--will read from his new book "The David Suzuki Reader" this Wednesday night at Elliot Bay Books in downtown Seattle. Free and open to the public

For more information on David Suzuki, please refer to his website at: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/.
Marion Cook, Canadian Studies Center

March 30, 2004 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm MÂORITANGA: MÂORI CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND Bates Technical College, 1st Floor Auditorium (1101 S Yakima, 12th Ave Courtyard Entrance). The Mâori are on the rise in New Zealand, both numerically (now almost 15% of the population) and culturally (viz. the success of Whale Rider). Learn how to make a place for this vibrant culture in your Asia/Pacific Island curriculum with presenters Aotaumarewa Lorraine Morehouse and Vaughn Wihongi (Maori Culture, Music, and Dance), Diane Quinn of The Burke Museum and Holly Walter, Meeker Middle School in Tacoma (Teaching Resources), Joshua Walter (An American Student’s Exchange Experience in New Zealand), and Cathy Palmer, SICF (Wai, Maori performance at SICF). Co-presented with Seattle International Children’s Festival.
Cost: $15 includes clock hours, resources, TPS optional day pay, and a buffet dinner. Please register by March 25.
For more information, see www.world-affairs.org.

March 27, 2004 9 AM-4 PM Je Me Souviens: Memory & Identity in Qubec

A Workshop for French Teachers from Elementary to College Level Workshop will be conducted in FrenchSEATTLE UNIVERSITY (ADMN 305A)

REGISTRATION:
$40 (includes morning coffee, lunch and 6 clock hours)
$20 Pre-Service Teachers/Students

DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will provide an overview of Qubecs history in order to better understand its present identity and to explore its rich culture. Presentations will include film excerpts and QuickTime movies to introduce teachers to Qubecs cultural diversity. Curriculum design activities will follow. Participants will be given copies of a prize-winning educational CD-ROM as well as numerous handouts on Qubec and its culture.

Workshop instructors, Dr. Robert Balas and Dr. Anne George, are co-directors of the video-computer language laboratory at Seattle University and are actively involved in new methods of second-language instruction supported by the use of video and multimedia technology. Working together, interviewing and videotaping francophone artists in Qubec and North Africa, they have authored software and a series of CD-ROMs and videos on francophone cultures.

Sponsored by the Center for Canadian-American Studies, Western Washington University, in partnership with the Canadian Studies Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, and Seattle University's Educational Outreach and Canadian Studies Programs.

Please make checks payable to the University of Washington and mail, along with the registration form to: Canadian Studies Center, Jackson School of International Studies, Box 353650, Seattle WA 98195 For inquiries: call (206) 221-6374 or email canada@u.washington.edu.

March 27, 2004 9 am - 12 pm International/Multicultural Strategy Games Workshop
Make and learn to play 6-8 strategy games from different cultures around the world: Native America, Indigenous Groups, Africa, South and Central America, Asia and the Middle East. Make and take games for your students in grades 3-6 to learn, make and play with their friends and families. Develop thinking skills and learning activities tied to state frameworks, EALRs and the WASL! For more information, contact wsame@mindspring.com.

March 20, 2004 WAFLT Spring Conference at PLU. To celebrate Washington Association For Language Teaching's 40th anniversary, the theme is "WAFTL - 40 Years of Connecting Through Languages." For more information, contact chair Bridget Yaden yadenlbe@plu.edu or visit http://www.waflt.net/conferences.html.

March 20, 2004 CHINA'S CULTURAL REVOLUTION AND BEYOND: AN ARTIST'S PERSPECTIVE
Saturday, March 20, Soundbridge Symphony Music Discovery Center, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chen Yi, world-renowned composer and musician from China, came of age during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and left China for the United States in 1986. On March 18, Chen Yi's symphony no. 3 My Musical Journey to America will make its world premiere at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Chen Yi's music combines influences from east and west, giving it a unique and personal flavor. Chen Yi will share her personal journey with educators as well as her perspective on the music that is an expression of her experiences. Tese Neighbor and Mary Cingcade, China specialists, will discuss the fate of the arts in the Cultural Revolution and their revival in China's reform era. Patricia Costa Kim, Symphony Director of Educational and Community Programs, will lead educators in listening to and making music. Teaching ideas and resources will be presented. Co-sponsored by Soundbridge and the East Asia Resource Center at the University of WA. For more details and to register, visit http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm.
Cost: $10 includes clock hours and resources. Please register by March 17.

March 16, 2004 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm US RELATIONS WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD: PAKISTAN AND AFRICAN NATIONS AS EXAMPLES
Nippon Business Institute Japanese Culture and Resource Center at Everett Community College, One of the most populous Muslim countries in the world, Pakistan, is a key ally of the United States in battles against organizations such as Al Qaeda. How has this relationship formed, both since September 11, 2001 and before then? What are the motivations and obstacles in this relationship? Come hear speaker Keith Snodgrass discuss these and other issues. Keith is Associate Director and Outreach Coordinator for the South Asia Center of the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. He has lived and studied in India and Pakistan, and has been following developments in international relations in that region for almost 20 years. Following Keith's presentation, ECC Political Science Professor Gary London will lead a panel discussion featuring ECC students from Sudan, Zambia, Nigeria and Uganda. These students will share their perspectives on political development in their countries, the legacy of colonialism, and their views of the U.S. role in the world. Professor London will also share teaching ideas and curriculum with participating teachers. For more details and to register,
visit http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm.
Cost: $15 includes clock hours, resources, and buffet dinner.
Please register by March 12.

March 15, 2004 7:00 pm In Defense of Globalization, Jagdish Bhagwati, Professor of Economics at Columbia University, Author
Jagdish Bhagwati is one of the foremost international trade theorists of his generation. His writings are acknowledged to have laid out the blueprint for India's current economic reforms. He has published more than three hundred articles and forty-five volumes. He has contributed to development theory and policy, public finance, immigration, and to the new theory of political economy. On January 26, 2000, India awarded him with the Padma Vibhushan, one of its highest civilian awards. Former students include well-known economists, Paul Krugman of MIT, Jeffrey Frankel of Harvard, and Gene Grossman of Princeton. His latest book, In Defense of Globalization: How the New World Economy Is Helping Rich and Poor Alike, outlines why globalization is good, and why arguments against a global economy are mistaken. No advance registration
Location: Town Hall Seattle
Cost: WAC and Town Hall Members $10, General Public $15
Sponsors: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) Seattle, Kim Ricketts Books, and Town Hall Seattle
For more information, see http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm.

March 10, 2004 7:00 pm Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project presents a talk by Franklin Odo, Director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program. Northwest Asian American Theatre, 409 Seventh Ave. S. Odo will speak about his groundbreaking book, No Sword to Bury: Japanese Americans in Hawai'i during World War II. For information contact Densho at 206-320-0095 or info@densho.org. No charge; donations are welcome. (See flyer (PDF opens in new window).)

March 8, 2004 4:00-6:00 PM Monthly Global Discussion Series: Russia World Trade Center Seattle, 2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 410, Seattle, WA 98121, Tel 206.441.5144, www.wtcseattle.com. Speaker: Steve Hanson, Director, Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies, UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Sponsored by World Trade Center Seattle, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies UW, and World Affairs Council. For more info, or to make reservations for this FREE event, please call 206 441-5910.

February 27, 2004 7th World Languages Day at UW
High School Students and Teachers:
Learn about World Languages at the University of Washington

Visit classes in many different languages.
Sample a variety of cultures.
Attend presentations and activities on subjects ranging from Hispanic Dance to German Soccer, from Swahili to Indonesian Language and Culture, from The Ancient Roman Town to Bulgarian Culture, from German Music Videos to Chinese Tones, from the Latin poet Ovid and Latin Mythology to Animals in Korean Myth and Folklore.
Learn about careers using world languages.
Tour the UW campus and visit the Language Learning Center

For more information, see http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/wld.asp.

Para que vayáis programando vuestras actividades de cara al próximo trimestre os anunciamos el 7TH WORLD LANGUAGES DAY que se celebrará en UW el 27 de febrero de 2004. Please, see: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/wld.asp donde tendréis acceso a todos los detalles.

February 26, 2004 4:15-7:15 pm - World Affairs Council presents TRADITION & CHANGE IN CENTRAL AMERICA: COMMUNITY ACTIVISM IN RURAL GUATEMALA at UW - HUB Room 310.
Rural communities in Central America are caught between loyalty to centuries-old traditions and powerful outside economic, social and political pressures. Many of them have also suffered through civil wars, which have further undermined their culture and exposed them to deep trauma. Come hear Puget Sound area teacher Kim Bush discuss these and other issues. His years in the classroom have been interspersed with work and travel overseas. Most recently he spent 8 months as a human rights accompanier with Ixil and Quiche Maya witnesses in an upcoming genocide trial. A panel of students from Central America will also share their insights on this topic and answer questions about the countries and cultures. Co-sponsored by the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS).
For more details and to register, visit www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm.
Cost: $15 includes clock hours, resources, and buffet dinner. Please register by February 23.

February 11, 2004 12:00-6:00 pm - FIUTS Culturalfest at UW
FIUTS, The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students, invites you to join in the fun of Culturalfest, the celebration of the international community at UW on Wednesday February 11, 2004. FIUTS students will transform the UW HUB Ballroom into a living map. Visitors will have an opportunity meet students from all over the world. Country booths: Noon-4PM. Cultural Talent Show: 4-6PM. UW HUB Ballroom. Special activities for middle school and high school students. For more information, email Carolyn Ho (carolyn@fiuts.org).

February 11, 2004 7:00-8:00 pm - World Affairs Council presents DEMYSTIFYING TIBET: Community Program at the Seattle Children's Theatre. Bring your friends/family to this public event at the Seattle Children's Theatre featuring Tsering Yuthok and Tese Neighbor sharing their breath-taking slides and personal stories, while giving an overview of the culture, religion, history, and politics of Tibet (Free, no clock hours or food). (For tickets to Tibet Through the Red Box at SCT playing January 30-March 14, call (206) 441-3322 or visit www.sct.org.)

February 10, 2004 3:30-5:00 pm, Parrington Hall Forum. Speaker: George F. Russel Jr., Chairman Emeritus, Russell Investment Group. Russia's Forecast: Transformation in the 21st Century Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation and the Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies Center. Info: 543-4852 or http://fraec.org.

February 5, 2004 6:00-8:00 pm Art Opening by OneWorld Now! students
OneWorld Now! cordially invites you to attend an Art Opening by OneWorld Now! students. Please join us to celebrate the Starbucks Global Arts Project at Starbucks (corner of 1st Ave & Yesler, Seattle).

January 28, 2004 10:30-12:30 pm - Amy Gutmann lecture at UW.

Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives
A discussion of the Major Findings of an International Conference on Diversity and Citizenship Education in Multicultural Nation-States

Amy Gutmann
Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Politics
And Provost of Princeton University

Her lecture is titled
Unity and Diversity in Democratic Multicultural Education:
Creative and Destructive Tensions

Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 10:30 -12:30
Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall
Book signing to follow presentations
Please RSVP to centerme@u.washington.edu

Amy Gutmann is the founding director of the University Center for Human Values, a multidisciplinary center that supports teaching, scholarship, and public discussion of ethics and human values. She currently serves as the president of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy. Her books include Democratic Education, Democracy and Disagreement (with Dennis Thompson), and Color Conscious (with K. Anthony Appiah). She is the editor of Multiculturalism and the Politics of Recognition, which has been translated into nine languages. Her most recent book is Identity in Democracy, published by Princeton University Press in 2003. Provost Gutmann has received numerous awards for her scholarship, including the Centennial Medal from Harvard University, the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Human Rights in North America Award, the Bertram Mott Award, and the Ralph Bunche Award. Professor Gutmann’s lecture will focus on her chapter in the newly published book Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives, edited by Professor James A. Banks.

January 24, 2004 10:00 am-4:00 pm World Affairs Council presents GIVING FORM TO THE FORMLESS: ARTS OF BUDDHISM: Teacher Training at Seattle Asian Art Museum in Seattle.
Spend the day with art created to teach Buddhism. Explore Buddhist traditions of insight, devotion, and expression. Speakers from the World Affairs Council, UW East Asia Resource Center, and the Seattle Asian Art Museum will give in-depth presentations and provide you with materials to use in your classroom. Clock hours will be offered. This project has been developed in association with the arts consortium Awake: Art, Buddhism, and the Dimensions of Consciousness, supported by the Nathan Cummings Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, the National Endowment for the Art, and private donors.
Cost: $10 includes lunch, materials, clock hours, and more enlightenment. Reservations are required. You must register directly with SAAM. Call 206-654-3121 and leave your name, school name, school district, and number of people attending.

January 22, 2004 7:00 pm World Affairs Council Annual Lecture Series: Upfront With Terrorism: What’s Next in the War on Terrorism? Location: University of Washington, Kane Hall Room 110 Co-Sponsors: University Bookstore Cost: WAC Members: FREE! Non-Members: $10 Students: $5 For details: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm

January 22, 2004 4:00-5:00 pm - Meeting of Washington State Coalition for International Education. Seattle Location: University of Washington Language Learning Center Room 109.
Spokane Location: Intercollegiate College of Nursing Washington State University College Of Nursing
http://www.icne.wsu.edu/spokane/index.asp 2917 West Fort George Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99224-5291.
For details, see the Agenda: http://internationaledwa.org/meetings/20040122.htm.

January 21, 2004 5:30-8:30 pm - TEACHER OPEN HOUSE AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, SEATTLE Wednesday
Preview Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture Through Popular Art. The Children's Museum (Seattle Center), and co-sponsor the East Asia Resource Center, University of Washington welcome educators to an evening where we will explore a world of popular art and culture in Japan, including animation (the work of Hayao Miyazaki), manga (comics), and historical links to woodblock prints and scrolls. The evening will include: Clock hours, refreshments, sessions with the Japan America Society - Japan in a Suitcase, ANCEA - Manga and Anime educators, museum staff - linking Popular culture to tradition, resource tables from Seattle Asian Art Museum, Hyogo Business and Cultural Center, East Asia Resource Center, ANCEA, Japan America Society, and the World Affairs Council. You must RSVP to receive clock hours: (206) 441- 1768, Erica.

Hyogo Business & Cultural Center’s
Winter Quarter Japanese Culture Classes

Hyogo Business & Cultural Center (HBCC) is a non-profit (501-c3) organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the Japanese culture and education throughout the State of Washington. Through a variety of outreach classes, HBCC aims to enrich people with many interesting aspects of the Japanese culture through series of films, discussions, and interactive classes. Below are the classes provided for the 2004 winter quarter. *This quarter we are providing clock hours for teachers for some classes—please see details below. These may also be found on the HBCC website: www.hyogobcc.org.

January 24, 2004 10:30 am to 12:30 pm -
Culture Class: Advanced Origami
Take your origami folding to a whole new level with modular folding, wet folding, and pre-crease folding! Taught by Ray Takeuchi of the Puget Sound Area Paper Folding Enthusiast’s Roundtable (PAPER). Montlake Community Center (1618 E Calhoun St., Seattle). Cost: $7.

January 22, 2004, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Lecture: Introduction to Miyazawa Kenji: Philosopher, Poet, Scientist, Educator
Miyazawa Kenji is one of modern Japan’s most original and imaginative writers. Poet, children’s story writer, scientist, and educator, Mr. Miyazawa was also a person of religious faith. UW PhD student, Jon Holt will introduce aspects of Japanese literature, history, and religion as he discusses the life of Miyazawa Kenji in this stimulating talk. Be sure to register early; reading materials will be mailed out prior to the class for discussion. John Stanford International School Library (4057 – 5th Ave. NE, Seattle). FREE.
Educator bonus: Receive 3 free clock hours from the EARC! Attend Introduction to Miyazawa Kenji and one of the two film presentations on January 20 and February 17. Short evaluation required.

January 20, 2004 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Film & Discussion: Tokyo Story
An elderly couple comes to the city to visit their grown children who are too busy to spend time with them in this poignant classic directed by Yasujiro Ozu. Film will be followed by a discussion led by UW Japanese film PhD student Phil Kaffen. Contact HBCC (206.728.0610) for exact location at UW. FREE.

January 29, February 5 & 12, 2004, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Culture Class: Introduction to GO
Learn to play GO, the oldest board game that still exists today, is a national sport in Japan. Go Master Frank Fukuda will teach you the basics and introduce various various strategies. Seattle Go Center ( 700 NE 45th St., Seattle). Cost: $20.

February 17, 2004 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Film & Discussion: Throne of Blood
A masterful retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth set in 15th century Japan. Throne of Blood is considered a pinnacle of this well-known director’s career. Film will be followed by a discussion led by UW Japanese film PhD student Phil Kaffen. Contact HBCC (206.728.0610) for exact location at UW. FREE.

2004 Announcements

Friends of the Language Bank Annual Campaign

The Language Bank is the premier program of all language services in the country offered by the American Red Cross. Our 435 volunteers who speak over 70 languages assist refugees and immigrants with access to emergency assistance and basic social services. The Language Bank grew out of the unique needs of this community, with its multicultural population. 15% of King County's population is foreign-born, and nearly one in 5 speaks a language other than English at home. Demand for Language Bank services has tripled over the last four years. We will serve 4,000 individuals this fiscal year. Success has a price, however, and we can no longer afford to offer our unique service without support and donations from the local community.

In order to meet the demand for services, the community is coming together to raise $50,000 to support the Language Bank. The program serves over 100 non-profit organizations in King and Kitsap Counties for a minimal fee, and is free of charge to individuals. Nearly all of our services are provided by volunteers. Your donation today will ensure continued service tomorrow. To donate, please visit: http://www.seattleredcross.org/helpnow/articles/LBCampaign.htm.

School in Haiti wants middle or high school partner

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has a school in Haiti that is looking for a partner school in the United States. They wrote, "Our Haiti project is a multi-faceted project which includes many individual projects; our school-to-school "satellite nurseries" project is one of them. Grand' Anse area, the area AFSC is serving is one of the poorest and environmentally devastated areas in Haiti which is impoverished by decades of political and economic crises. It is part of reforestation effort aiming at restoring area's devastated environment and raising environmental concerns and awareness among the youngsters in both countries. Currently, our staff working in Haiti has located a Haitian school as a partner for this project. We are actively searching for an American school willing to participate in this exchange."
For information about AFSC, please go to: www.afsc.org.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION IN NORTH AMERICA?

The American Forum for Global Education and the National Peace Corps Association are developing an electronic (and perhaps written) directory of international/global education programs in the United States and Canada. Please respond to a questionnaire (it will only take a few minutes) about the international/global education outreach activities that your organization is involved in:

Open and edit the Global Education Questionnaire in Word or
Open, print, and fill out the Global Education Questionnaire as PDF

Anne Baker, National Peace Corps Association
Graham Pike, University of Prince Edward Island
Andrew Smith, The American Forum for Global Education
Ken Tye, Chapman University

FREE RESOURCES ON THE U.S. ROLE IN THE WORLD

~Engage your students in the national dialogue on the U.S. role in the world~

The Choices Program http://www.choices.edu and several other organizations involved in international education and youth civic engagement have teamed up with The People Speak to promote youth deliberation on the role of the United States in the world today. Curricular and organizing resources for The People Speak Youth Circles http://www.choices.edu/peoplespeak have been sent to selected teachers nationwide. Materials facilitate consideration of a wide range of views.

Ask for your free packet: If you wish to involve your students this fall -- in the classroom or in other venues -- and have not received your free packet, you are invited to contact the UN Foundation at 202-778-3534 or via email at info@thepeoplespeak.org.

The International Studies Schools Association (ISSA)

September 22, 2004
Dear Global Educator,

Even though your school is globally-oriented, do you sometimes feel isolated from the rest of the world? Ironically, schools with an international theme often find it difficult to identify best practices, learn from their peers, and work collaboratively to improve their unique curricular goals.

The International Studies Schools Association (ISSA) has grown rapidly to become the leading professional network dedicated to improving international education in American schools. The number of schools with a global focus continues to grow. Now is the time to be a part of this expanding network of international educators from across the country.

Why? ISSA membership makes your school more effective and efficient as it delivers internationally oriented education. How?

A monthly newsletter distributed to all faculty in your school highlighting new resources and ideas for deepening the international content of the curriculum
A members-only website open to all teachers at members schools with exhaustive lists of resources and message boards to ask questions of fellow educators
An acclaimed annual conference offering quality professional development at an affordable price
Discounts on tailored consulting services to help improve your curriculum
Discounts on selected curricular and supplementary classroom materials

We look forward to your school’s participation in the International Studies Schools Association. If there is anything we can do to help you expand and enrich your program, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@intlschools.org or at www.intlschools.org.

Yours truly,
Mark A. Montgomery, Ph.D.
Executive Director, International Studies Schools Association

AFS/YES STUDENTS AVAILABLE TO MAKE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

The Seattle area is hosting three students in the AFS/YES program. The YES students are high school students from predominantly Muslim countries who are spending their school year attending schools in the Seattle area. The YES program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and is encouraging students to make school and community presentations about their home country and society. Students here include Shinta and Benny from Indonesia and Morcos from Egypt. If you would like a student presentation for a community group or classroom, please contact Pat Griffith (host parent for Shinta). Phone: 206/682-4068 days; 206/285-2452 evenings.

FULBRIGHT TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR EXCHANGE

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange is currently looking for teachers (grades 7-12) and two-year college faculty teaching in any field with a connection to Germany to participate in a three-part exchange that will pair exemplary U.S. and German teachers with similar thematic interests. More information about the program and the application can be found at our website: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp. Please pass this along to anyone who might fit that category. Deadline: December 31, 2004.

AMIGOS DEL CENTER FOR SPANISH STUDIES

Como saben, entre nuestros objetivos figura el de contribuir, en un amplio sentido, al desarrollo profesional de los enseñantes de Español con diferentes actividades y materiales. Deseamos lograr ese objetivo y llegar mejor a todos ustedes, a sus intereses profesionales; por ello les rogamos unos momentos de su tiempo. Nos gustaría conocer sus propuestas para futuras actividades en el Centro, relacionadas con la lengua española, así como si podríamos contar con alguno de ustedes para llevar a cabo alguna de esas actividades. Reciban nuestro agradecimiento por anticipado. Aprovechamos para desearles, para desearnos, lo mejor con motivo de las próximas celebraciones de la comunidad hispana.

Muy cordialmente,
Josefa Báez Ramos
Paloma Borreguero

FRIENDS OF THE CENTER FOR SPANISH STUDIES

The Center for Spanish Studies is looking for some people who would be willing to volunteer some time conducting workshops related to the Spanish language, literature or culture. Further, we are requesting that people provide us with topics related to the Spanish language, literature or culture, that we can use in create and develop future workshops and/or themes that we can build workshops around. If anyone is interested in volunteer some time conducting a workshop, please let us know.

Thanking you all in advance,
Josefa Báez Ramos
Paloma Borreguero Marcos

Center for Spanish Studies - CSS
Division of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Washington
e-mail: spnrectr@u.washington.edu

ASIA SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPATION GRANT FOR U.S. JUNIOR SCHOLARS

IREX has announced a grant opportunity for its 2005 Asia Regional Policy Symposium, which will bring together senior and junior scholars to discuss a variety of political, economic, historical, and cultural topics related to the larger region of Asia. Junior scholars will be chosen on the basis of a national competition. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to continued study, research, and work on and with the countries of the larger region of Asia, as well as submit a developed and policy-driven executive summary of their research. Grants will be awarded to approximately 15 junior scholars. The 2005 Asia Regional Policy Symposium is scheduled to take place in late March 2005, in Washington, DC and will involve three days of reviews of current research projects, roundtable discussions, and the development of policy recommendations. The grant will include airfare, meals, and accommodations. Application Deadline: November 15, 2004. For more information, please visit www.irex.org/programs/symp05/.

FULBRIGHT TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR EXCHANGE

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange is currently looking for elementary schools with language immersion or bilingual programs to host Uruguayan counterparts in February 2005. U.S. schools will assist Uruguayan educators strengthen their local school systems by providing observation/learning opportunities in a U.S. school/community. More specific details about the program and the hosting application form can be found at our website:
http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp
Please pass this along to anyone who might fit that category.
Deadline: November 15, 2004.

REISCHAUER SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) and the Stanford Program on international and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) would like to invite all interested high school juniors and seniors to apply to the Reischauer Scholars Program. Named after the former U.S. ambassador to Japan, the Program will select 20 exceptional high school juniors and seniors from throughout the United States to engage in an intensive study of Japan. Selected students will participate in an Internet-mediated course on Japan from February to June 2005. Interested students can download applications at www.reischauerscholars.org or contact Waka Brown via e-mail waka@stanford.edu for more information.

National Spanish Examination

Amigos y amigas del Center for Spanish Studies:

He aquí otro anuncio de suma importancia.
Le damos las gracias a Oriana Cadman.

"High School teachers who would like to give the National Spanish Examination this school year need to contact Oriana Cadman, NSE Coordinator, to get the order forms at ocadman@adelphia.net or ocadman@longview.k12.wa.us. Oriana needs the orders filled out and sent back to her with the check by Dec. 1, 2004. Participating teachers must be AATSP members. Dues must be paid by Nov.1, 2004."

Saludos cordiales,
Josefa Baéz-Ramos | Paloma Borreguero | Óscar Sabata-Teixidó
e-mail: spnrectr@u.washington.edu

Education for Sustainable Development project Aug 18 - Oct 20, 2004
(received 9/8/2004)

My name is Dr. Beth Covitt, and I would like to invite you to participate in an online Education for Sustainable Development project happening this August through October. As a 2004 Fulbright Fellow at Griffith University in Australia, I am undertaking this project inviting K-12 teachers from four countries (Australia, India, South Africa and the United States) to complete an online survey and join an email discussion about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The survey and discussion will be active between August 18 and October 20, 2004.

If you would like to participate, please click the following link: www.griffith.edu.au/esdiscussion.

What is Education for Sustainable Development?
ESD is future-oriented education that fosters understanding of the interconnectedness of economics, ecology, and social equity; that utilizes a learner-centered, democratic classroom teaching approach; and that empowers students to address real world issues in their communities and further a field. In 2005, UNESCO will launch the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.

Why is this project being conducted?
This project aims to explore K-12 teachers' familiarity with, interests in, opinions of, and resource needs related to ESD. The information gathered will further understanding of how to effectively develop and disseminate ESD programs and professional development opportunities that meet the needs of teachers. Teacher participation has been identified as an area that needs more attention in ESD.

What would my participation entail?
Participants are asked to complete the online survey. You will then be invited to join the email discussion group that will further explore ESD topics. Joining the email discussion group is encouraged, but not required for participating in this project.

What are the benefits associated with my participation?
1. The opportunity to network and share resources with other teachers interested in ESD.
2. Access to a webpage providing useful links to ESD information and resources. Participation in the project is encouraged, but not required to access this information page. It can be accessed through the project webpage.
3. The opportunity to share your thoughts, questions, and opinions about ESD with practitioners and researchers in the field. Results will be shared with the ESD community through a project report that will be available online and through educational conference presentations.

How can I find more information about this project?
If you would like more information, please visit the project homepage at www.griffith.edu.au/esdiscussion or email Beth Covitt at b.covitt@griffith.edu.au

Social Studies Classroom-Based Assessments (Fall Pilot)

It is time once again to pilot a new round of the Social Studies Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) and I would like to invite you to participate. Members of the Social Studies Assessment Leadership Team have developed additional CBAs that seek to engage students in meaningful projects involving civics, history, economics, and geography. As many of you already know, we are piloting these new CBAs this year so that you can help us revise and improve upon them. We will also use the student responses generated from the pilot to create training materials to support the implementation of the CBAs in the next few years.

Eighteen new CBAs will be piloted later this fall: six at the elementary level, six at the middle school level, and six at the high school level. While the formal pilot window is projected to be from November 15th to December 7th, I would like to share as much information as possible with you at this time so that you and/or your colleagues can start fitting these assessments into your current plans for the fall. Ideally, these CBAs will serve as culminating projects or summative assessments for the units teachers are already developing.

If you are interested (or if you know of teachers who may be interested) in being part of the formal pilot, there are two steps you will need to take. First, you will need to let your building administration know and they will then pass the word onto your district’s assessment director. If possible, you can also contact this director directly. Notifying your administration should be fairly straightforward given that they will soon receive letters from OSPI alerting them to this year’s CBA pilot. Second, you will indicate to your administration and our contact at Riverside Publishing Company which CBA(s) your students will be piloting, how many students will be participating, and where pilot materials should be sent. Numerous teachers have already contacted me about participating in the pilot and I look forward to hearing from more of you – please let me know what I can do to facilitate the process for signing up. We are asking your districts to submit a formal request to be a part of the pilot by September 30th.

If you have additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to email or call me at (360) 725-6351. I look forward to working with you to make our state’s social studies assessment system as meaningful for students and as useful for educators as possible.

Sincerely, Caleb Perkins CPerkins@ospi.wednet.edu
Social Studies/International Education Program Supervisor
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
Deadline: October 15, 2004

Direct classroom exchanges for teachers of all levels and six-week observation exchanges for administrators in more than a dozen countries and eight-week classical seminars in Italy and Greece. For more information, please visit www.fulbrightexchanges.org.

CAPITOL FORUM ON AMERICA'S FUTURE CIVIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE 2004 - 2005 School Year

The World Affairs Council has been invited by the Choices for the 21st Century Program to coordinate the Capitol Forum on America's Future program in Washington State next school year. Choices is based at the Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University. The Capitol Forum on America's Future is a civic education initiative that engages high school students in civic practice and consideration of current international issues. The program begins with a professional development workshop for teachers in the fall and involves classroom preparation within the context of the participating teachers' regular courses. The centerpiece of the program takes place in the spring when 80-100 high school students from 20 schools come to Olympia as representatives of the participating classrooms for an all-day forum. They deliberate about the role they believe the nation should play in an increasingly complex international environment and join in an open forum to share their views with elected officials and policymakers. Following the spring forum, the student representatives return to their own classrooms to lead their fellow students in a dialogue on international issues. The program culminates in a national on-line balloting activity in which all students in the participating classrooms vote. For more information about Capitol Forum, visit http://www.choices.edu/capitol_forum/index.cfm. Interested teachers should email Michele Anciaux Aoki maoki@world-affairs.org.

WSAME Multicultural Excellence Awards

To celebrate WSAME's 10th anniversary, the WSAME Multicultural Excellence Awards have been established to honor individuals or organizations that support the major goals of WSAME:
 To promote cooperation among diverse groups through discussions of multicultural/diversity issues and concerns;
 To establish multicultural education as an integral part of basic education;
 To foster mutual appreciation and understanding of the multicultural heritage of Americans through the study of their global, international roots.

Candidate(s) considered must have made significant contributions to the cause of multicultural/diversity education in one or more of the following areas: leadership, advocacy, dedication, innovation, and/or research. For more information and application form, see the Flyer (PDF).

2004 WSAME Multicultural America Photo Contest
Deadline: September 5, 2004

FIRST PRIZE: $500 plus a one-year WSAME Membership.
SECOND PRIZE: $250 plus a one-year WSAME Membership.
THIRD PRIZE: $150 plus a one-year WSAME Membership.

To celebrate WSAME's 10th Anniversary, a photo contest with cash and prizes will be held. Prize winners will have their photos exhibited at the 10th Annual WSAME Fall Conference on October 1-2, 2004 at the Central Washington State University campus in Ellensburg. Read more...

Garfield Technology Academy goes to Ghana
August 16 - September 6, 2004 (approx. dates)

This project is an out-growth of the April 2004 Garfield High School (Seattle) trip to Ghana project. The purpose is to create a refurbishing process for donated computer equipment in Ghana, using Ghanaian resources of people and training and have American High School students work side-by-side with Ghanaian students and teachers in that refurbishing process. Students and adult volunteers are currently involved in fund-raising efforts for the trip through refurbishing and selling hundreds of donated computers. The emphasis during fund-raising is learning, team-work, and productivity. During the in-country phase, that emphasis changes to teaching, learning, and sharing with the Ghanaians. The American students are there to model the behaviors that will ensure success for the Ghanaians and act as mentors to the Ghanaian students who have had limited exposure to computer technology. Though most of the words and statements are about computers, the true emphasis is personal diplomacy and student-student interaction; computers and technology are just the vehicle for that personal connection and sharing. There are still several spots available for students to participate in this unique trip. You do not have to be a student at Garfield to participate. For more information, see http://www.globalta.org/ or contact the technology lead, Marc Anciaux (email-marca@comcast.net).

Call for Proposals: Washington State Council for the Social Studies
Deadline for Proposal: July 16, 2004

Annual Fall In-service Conference. Theme: Power, Authority and Governance. October 9, 2004. For more information, see www.learningspace.org/socialstudies.

Summer Internship & Volunteer Opportunities at Wing Luke Museum

Non-paid positions at the Wing Luke Asian Museum (407-7th Avenue South, Seattle).
Development Department seeks volunteer for data entry assistance for 4 - 6 hours/week. Contact Adam Lee at alee@wingluke.org or (206) 623-5124, ext. 119.

Public Relations Department seeks intern or volunteer to assist Public Relations Manager in various duties. Must be organized individual who can commit 8-12 hours/week. Flexible hours available. Contact Joann Natalia Aquino at jaquino@wingluke.org or call (206) 623-5124, ext. 106.

Docent Training: Each year highly trained docents guide over 7,000 students through featured exhibitions interacting with visitors through shared history of Asian Americans, artifacts, stories, crafts, games, and interactive media. Docents are trained on topics including; the history of Asian Americans, our permanent and featured exhibitions, group management, and tips on touring diverse audiences. Docents complete training sessions and commit to presenting two tours each week. Volunteer application form available at http://www.wingluke.org.

Nordstrom Celebration of Cultural Diversity Scholarship Awards
Deadline July 15, 2004

Four $10,000 scholarships (paid over 4 years @ $2,500/yr.) for high school students in the Puget Sound area. Offered to incoming high school seniors for fall 2004 (current juniors) who have cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above with demonstrated financial need. Contact: J. Rowsey, WA. Director of Diversity Affairs, Nordstrom, 1617 - 6th Ave., Seattle, WA. 98101.

Call for Proposals: WAESOL
Deadline for Proposal: July 15, 2004

The Washington Association for the Education of Speakers of Other Languages (WAESOL) Conference, Voices of the Future, at Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington on October 23, 2004. Presenters will also receive a discount of $10 on the price of conference registration. Information: info@waesol.org.

Bridging Classrooms and Communities
Summer 2004-Spring 2004

Classrooms, Communities and Cultural Survival: Refugee and Immigrant Education:
- Begins June 28, Register by June 18
- Development Session: June/July -September 2004
- Summer Seminar: June 28-July 2
- Antioch University Seattle and other Seattle venues

The Study of Globalization Across Boundaries:
- Begins July 26, Register by July 12
- Development Session: July - September 2004
- Summer Seminar: July 26-30
- Antioch University Seattle and other Seattle venues

Two unique professional Education and Curricular Development Experiences for Elementary and Secondary Educators, which present a Wonderful Opportunity for: Curricular Portfolio Development, Critical Reflection and Inquiry, Professional Dialogue, Discourse, and Collaboration, Building Professional and Community Networks, and Professional Growth and Enrichment

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org/bcc.htm.

Presented by Global Source Education and Associates.

“CAN WE TALK?”
IMPROVE YOUR DISCUSSION-LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Dates: July 12-15, 2004

SUMMER WORKSHOPS ON FACILITATING PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS
Director: Walter Parker, UW College of Education

Description: The institute features two successful methods for leading productive classroom discussions. Each is unique in perspective, approach, and aim. Each emphasizes an intellectual partnership among participants, dialogue, and shared inquiry into problems.

Leading Controversial Issues Discussions.
Dates: July 12-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Participants learn to lead discussions of controversial public issues in ways that deepen students’ understanding of the issue and promote informed decisions about what action to take. Critical thinking is nurtured along with civility and public decision making.
Instructor: Dr. Diana Hess, University of Wisconsin, renowned classroom discussion leader and trainer, author of ground-breaking research on successful classroom discussion leaders.
Leading Socratic Seminars.
Dates: July 14-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Socratic Seminars engage students in lively, interpretive discussions of texts chosen for their richness in ideas, issues, and values. Reading comprehension is a central focus; critical thinking is promoted along with mind-stretching understandings of great works of literature, politics, art and science.
Instructor: Dr. Walter Parker, University of Washington, renowned classroom discussion leader and trainer, author of Teaching Democracy, and Director of Can We Talk?

For complete details, see the Flyer (PDF) and the website:
http://www.extension.washington.edu/k12/talk.asp.

The Henry Street School for International Studies

A New 6-12 public school opening in Manhattan's Lower East Side
Teach students what it means to think globally and act locally!

We are looking for passionate, committed Middle and High school teachers of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Mandarin, Spanish, Physical Education, English as a Second Language and Special Education.

We are partnering with Asia Society, a leading force in International Education, and supported by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Teachers must be certified or able to become provisionally certified in NYC. Applicants should send resume & cover letter to info@henrystreetschool.org. To find out more information about HSSIS, visit http://www.henrystreetschool.org or see the Flyer (PDF).

Job Openings

Drama/Media Literacy Teacher: Hamilton International Middle School, Seattle Public Schools. Full Time. Teach drama and media classes with an international/multicultural focus, grades 6-8. Must be familiar with video and audio technology. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Contact Principal Terry Acena at tacena@seattleschools.org or (206) 252-5810.

World Music Teacher: Hamilton International Middle School, Seattle Public Schools. Half Time: 10:30 – 2:45 M-F. Teach world music classes with an emphasis on percussion and vocal performance, grades 6-8. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Contact Principal Terry Acena at tacena@seattleschools.org or (206) 252-5810.

Summer World Language Programs

Associates in Cultural Exchange (A.C.E.) World Language Programs, in partnership with Powerful Schools, Seattle Public Schools, and the University of Washington, is pleased to announce its Summer 2004 World Language Camps for elementary students in Seattle Public Schools. This year they are offering intensive language instruction in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish at ORCA (at Columbia) Alternative School. These whole-day programs start in July and depending on the language run from one to three weeks. There are also programs in Tacoma/Gig Harbor and Olympia. For more information on the programs, scholarships, and registration, contact Jenny Diez at (206) 217-9644 at ACE. To download registration forms, visit http://cultural.org/wlp/downloads.php.

The European Union and the United States Today
Summer Workshop for Secondary School Educators July 20-21, 2004

The European Union Center of Seattle and the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) present a two-day workshop focusing on the process of European integration and EU-US political and economic interactions. The workshop is designed to give educators an overview of the European Union and some recent issues affecting Europe and EU-US relations. The workshop will also explore problems like the increasing tensions in the Atlantic alliance, and European responses to global terrorism. Many issues (such as agriculture and trade policy) have a direct impact on Washington State. Cost is $50. For more information and updates, see the EU Center website: http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/europe/euc.html or Flyer (PDF).

“Capitolizing” on the Tides of Change
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region I Conference

October 27 – 30, 2004 – Red Lion Hotel, Olympia, Washington

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Priority deadline: Friday, June 18, 2004
Final deadline: Friday, July 2, 2004

You are invited to submit proposals for this fall’s NAFSA Region I Conference, to be held October 27-30, 2004 in beautiful Olympia, Washington. At the conference, you will find inspiration, explore solutions to common and not so common issues, discover new tools and practices, and have four days to network with colleagues from around the region. The conference theme this year is “Capitolizing” on the Tides of Change. Over the past year, many changes have taken place in our profession. How can we benefit from what we have learned? How can the challenges faced inspire us to think and react creatively? What can be preserved from the past and what should be washed away with the tide? The Region I team welcomes proposals that will contribute to learning and the exchange of ideas around the conference theme.
For details, see Flyer (PDF).

FOR WASHINGTON STATE MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON STATE COALITION FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION:
(posted 1/27/2004)

Teachers Without Borders would like to offer member organizations the opportunity to enroll educators in our Certificate of Teaching Mastery, a five-course professional development program with a global perspective. Teachers participate in a global cohort where they can exchange their ideas and perspectives, apply new thinking to classroom practice, and post their work on our E-Portfolio.

For a full description of the program, please see our website: http://www.teacherswithoutborders.org/html/certificate_of_mastery.html.

Teachers from Washington state can fill out the Enrollment Form and skip the Financial information. We will place them in a cohort, assign them a mentor, and provide access to the five courses without charge. No hidden fees later, either.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Fred Mednick - President & Founder
Teachers Without Borders
www.teacherswithoutborders.org
fred@teacherswithoutborders.org
Phone: (011) 206-230-8126
Fax: (011) 206 236-2826
Cell: (206) 206 356-4731

NETAID AWARDS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY The suggested deadline is June 30, 2004.

NetAid, a New York-based nonprofit that works to mobilize people in developed countries to end extreme poverty, is inviting applications for its new "Global Action Awards" competition, which honors young Americans who have made significant contributions to the fight against global poverty. The awards will honor young people ages 14 to 18 in the United States who have taken outstanding actions and made significant impact on efforts to improve the lives of the world's poorest people. While awardees will be united in Their vision of building a better world, the nature of their actions will vary: Applicants who run awareness-raising Internet campaigns or make innovative uses of media will be considered alongside those who raise funds or volunteer to have a direct impact on the lives of the world's poorest people. Selection criteria will include an assessment of applicants' innovation, leadership, and ability to involve and inspire others, as well as the impact of their work. Awardees will each receive a $5,000 prize to be applied to their higher education or to a charitable cause of their choice. For more information, visit http://netaid.org/youth/awards/global_action/.

Two Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
Deadlines: Brazil -- May 28, 2004, Morocco - July 1, 2004

Brazil: We are currently seeking award-winning public school principals to travel to Brazil for two-weeks in August 2004 to learn more about the Brazilian educational system and to share best practices in school leadership and other topics.

Morocco: We are currently seeking teachers grades 9-12 of ESL, French or Arabic to travel to Morocco for a three or six-week job shadowing exchange in Fall 2004. In Spring 2005 U.S. teachers will host their Moroccan counterparts for six-weeks.

For more information about these two programs please visit our website under OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp

NOMINATE A TEACHER FOR THE 2004 WORLD EDUCATOR AWARD
Deadline June 7, 2004

Each year, the World Affairs Council honors a local educator who has contributed exceptionally to broadening the global horizons of students and colleagues. We invite you to nominate a candidate for the Council's 2004 World Educator Award. The recipient of the World Educator Award should be an outstanding teacher who promotes international understanding in the classroom and contributes to the development of resources so that other educators and community members are better prepared to meet a predominant challenge of our time: to educate youth about world affairs. Nominations should be sent to the World Affairs Council (globalclassroom@world-affairs.org) in the form of a letter by June 7.

The letter should include specific information about how the candidate contributes to the global education of local students and how they reach beyond the classroom along with the following information about the candidate: name, school, subject taught, grades taught, address, phone number, and email address. The World Affairs Council recognizes the vital role our schools play in educating our future world citizens. We hope that you will help us find the most deserving individual for our seventh annual World Educator Award. Please feel free to pass this informationl along to administrators, teachers, or parents in your district who may be interested in nominating a teacher for this special award! You can view a list of former recipients at
http://www.world-affairs.org/class_worldeducator.html.

2004 Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education Deadline: May 21, 28, 2004

The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education were created to recognize schools, colleges and universities, states and media/technology organizations that raise the level of knowledge and understanding among American students of the rest of the world. For more information, see: http://internationaled.org/prizes/.

Annual World Trade Center Association Day Art and Essay Contest Deadline: Friday, May 21

The World Trade Center Tacoma is providing an opportunity to showcase Pierce County youth during the third annual World Trade Center Association Day held Friday, June 11, 2004. To help celebrate the event, the World Trade Center Tacoma is inviting Pierce County High School students to submit their essay or art for the Annual World Trade Center Association Day Art and Essay Contest. The topic of the contest is how to "Promote Global Peace and Stability through Trade." The event is sponsored by Columbia Bank and co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council, the Pierce County Arts Commission, and the Tacoma Arts Commission. Along with over 300 active World Trade Centers in 91 countries around the world, The World Trade Center Tacoma will "Promote Global Peace and Stability through Trade" on the World Trade Center Association Day. Each World Trade Center will commemorate the occasion with activities, speakers, lunch, contests, awards and/or other events that not only highlight their country's culture, but also promote the World Trade Center Association ideals: "Global Peace and Stability through Trade." All winners receive a cash prize; first-place winners also receive an invitation to the luncheon on June 11. Entries must be delivered or postmarked to the World Trade Center Tacoma no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 21, 2004. For details about the contest and entry requirements, please contact the World Trade Center Tacoma at 253.396.1022.

CAMPAIGN CAM: A Student-Produced Video Contest for Middle and High School Students
Deadline: May 17, 2004

**$50,000 in prizes**Winning videos air on the C-SPAN Networks

2004 is an election year--a time when people think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. C-SPAN's CAMPAIGN CAM is a competition inviting students to IDENTIFY AN ISSUE of interest and to then produce a video that creatively explores and persuasively presents a point of view on that topic.

Student videos may take any form--i.e. straight documentary, interviews, entertainment, promotional, news report, magazine style, or public service. Videos may not include copyrighted material, but may include clips of C-SPAN-produced programming. In addition to expressing an opinion on a campaign issue, SUCCESSFUL ENTRIES will also follow C-SPAN's principles of "editorial balance" and "fairness" by including at least one other point of view on the chosen topic.

WHO CAN COMPETE?
--Middle school students (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9- 12) in the United States.
--Individuals or teams (up to 3 students) may enter the contest.
--Videos must be the original work of students, however, teachers may provide guidance and critiques.

WHAT MEDIA FORMAT CAN I USE?
--VHS, DVD or video file (i.e. QuickTime) submitted on a CD.

WHAT IS THE VIDEO TIME LIMIT?
--Up to 10 minutes in length.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?
Monday, May 17th, 2004

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?
--Multiple cash prizes of $500, $1,000, $1,500, and $2,500 will be awarded in both middle and high school categories.
--One Grand Prize of $5,000 will be awarded to the best overall entry.
--Teachers of top winners will receive digital media equipment for their schools.

HOW TO ENTER?
Visit http://www.c-span.org/classroom/campaigncam/ and find a complete LIST OF RULES, PRIZES, as well as the mandatory ENTRY FORM.

If you have any questions about CAMPAIGN CAM, please call the C-SPAN Educators' Hotline at 1-800-523-7586, or reply to educate@c-span.org.

A Study Tour for Teachers to SPAIN
July 10-24, 2004 Deadline: May 1, 2004

The itinerary includes: Madrid, seat of kings (4 nights, including guided tours of the Prado museum, Royal Palace, and El Escorial) Toledo, spiritual heart of Spain (1 night, synagogue and El Greco house) Granada, Moorish melting pot (2 nights, Alhambra and Jewish quarter) Córdoba, center of Islamic learning (1 night, tour of mosque) Sevilla, treasure house of Empire (3 nights, Archive of the Indies,
cathedral, gypsy quarter) Cádiz, gateway to the New World (2 nights, tour wrap-up, sherry tour).
For more information visit: http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/cwesuw/spaintrip.html or please contact the Center for West European Studies: cwes@u.washington.edu, 206-543-1675.

2004 Annual WSAME Fall Conference
Deadline: April 20, 2004

Seeking presenters! For more information, contact WSAME@mindspring.com Website: www.wsame.org.

YOUTH SUMMIT KURSHAN SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 20, 2004

Purpose: To provide an international travel opportunity to a United States student that has not yet had such an experience. This scholarship will provide partial funding of $1500 to be split between a student and an accompanying teacher from the United States to attend the Annual International iEARN Teachers Conference and Youth Summit. This year's gathering will take place in Kosice, Slovakia. For more information see Flyer (PDF) and website: http://www.iearn2004.net/.

Hamilton International Middle School Seeks Science/Math Teacher (Fluent in Spanish)

Hamilton International Middle School in Seattle has an open position for a science/math teacher for next fall. We are interested in hiring a fluent Spanish speaker for the job -- even though next year it will be an English-only position --- so that we have someone in place for the Spanish immersion program the year after. For more information, contact Sue Ranney, International Education Director at Hamilton International School suranney@seattleschools.org.

18 Embassy of Spain/BOEING Summer Full Scholarships for Teachers
from July 5-23, 2004 Deadline: April 9, 2004

These Scholarships are addressed not only to K-12/Community College bilingual or Spanish 2 teachers but also to other education professionals who work with Hispanic students. The three-week course “Curso de Lengua y Cultura Españolas” is carried out at the prestigious University of Salamanca, Spain from July 5 to 23. The course aims at improving the knowledge and use of Spanish as well as developing communication in the four skills. Additional immersion activities are included both as part of the courses and as optional activities, such as culture classes, visits to sites of interest, daytrips, etc; affording the opportunity to get to know the traditions of the Spanish people and to participate in their customs.
See letter from OSPI (PDF) or flyer in Spanish (PDF) for details.
Por favor, rellene la solicitud en Internet/ Please, fill out online application at: http://www.sgci.mec.es/usa/becas/.

Global Business Management program for international students
(posted 1/27/2004)

ACE is looking for local businesses/organizations to host a Japanese business student for up to 10 weeks (3-8 hours per day) for on-site observation activities (an opportunity for students to use their previous work experience and the knowledge they’ve gained during their study on campus in the real American business world). For information, contact: Maka at: makaj@cultural.org. Read more...

Learn Japanese through Distance Learning

Combining the best in distance-delivered TV/satellite instruction, web/multimedia and telephone interaction, Georgia Public Broadcasting set a new instructional standard when it launched Irasshai nationwide in 1996. With a total of 136 award-winning, highly-interactive video lessons, a tailor-made textbook, native-speaking Japanese telephone teachers, a state-of-the-art assessment system, and a lively website, Irasshai is designed to meet the needs of high school or college students wanting for-credit Japanese courses as well as the needs of businessmen and women who desire to acquire language and culture skills in Japanese.
Visit Georgia Public Broadcasting (http://www.gpb.org/peachstar/irasshai/) for more information.

International Children's Conference on the Environment

The United Nations with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are sponsoring an International Children's Conference. They have made a request for children between the ages of 10 to 13 to register. The conference is to take place at Connecticut College between July 19 to 23 of 2004. The honorary chairperson is Dr. Jane Goodall whose foundation is also associated with the event. They are particularly interested in recruiting Native Americans, women and other underrepresented minorities to participate. For additional information, the contact person for the event is Ms. Barbara Morgan, her e-mail is icce@icc04.org. (submitted by Joan Yoshitomi, OSPI)

Breaking the Silence: The Japanese American Experience
week of May 10, 2004 Deadline: Now if space is still available

Breaking the Silence: The Japanese American Experience is a project of the Washington State Civil Liberties Public Education Fund and Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. We are currently planning to be in Eastern Washington the week of May 10 and possibly the following week, so we are contacting schools, colleges, libraries in eastern Washington to participate in this project.

For more information, see our flyer (PDF) and contact Joyce Nakamura
Breaking the Silence Tour Manager 206-329-2386 btsilence2003@yahoo.com.

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR WORLD CITIZEN ESSAY CONTEST!
For Washington State Students in Grades 2-12 - Deadline: April 5, 2004

Teachers: This is a fabulous way to get your students actively involved in thinking internationally! Here's this year's topic and question: According to Refugees International, there are 30 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. Washington State is home to the fifth largest refugee population in the United States. Tell us the story of one group of people on the move: Describe what caused them to leave their home & propose a solution that might return them there. Your entry of 1000 words or less could win you cash and a special honor at the World Affairs Council's Consular Association Reception in the spring! Students win cash prizes in three categories: grades 2-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Extended deadline is April 5, 2004. The contest rules and cover form can be found at our website: www.world-affairs.org/classroom.html. We can also send you these forms - simply reply to this email and ask for the Essay Contest forms.

2004 Japanese Government Scholarships
Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2004

The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is now accepting applications for the following 2004 Japanese Government Scholarships for studying in Japan. U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho are eligible to apply at our office.
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Japanese Studies Scholarship
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This program offers students an intensive course of the Japanese language and introduction to Japanese studies. Available to undergraduate students who are currently majoring or minoring in Japan-related studies at a 4-year university. Applicants must be 18 to 29 years of age as of April 1, 2004. Term of scholarship: Oct. 2004-Sept. 2005.
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Teacher Training Student Scholarship
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A one and a half-year teacher training program at Japanese universities is available to primary and secondary school teachers with at least five years of teaching experience. Term of scholarship: Oct. 2004-March 2006. Applicants need to be less than 35 year of age as of April 1, 2004.
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Scholarship Benefits
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1. Monthly stipend
(135, 000 yen for Japanese Studies Scholarship)
(175, 000 yen for Teacher Training Student Scholarship)
2. Travel expenses to and from Japan
3. Arrival Allowance of 25,000 yen
4. Exemption of school fees for entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition
5. Housing Assistance
6. Subvention for medical fees
(Details may subject to change)
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To REQUEST APPLICATIONS and for more information, please contact:
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Consulate-General of Japan at Seattle
Scholarship Desk
E-mail: education@cgjapansea.org
Phone: 206-682-9107 ext.135
http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp

SPEAKER ON MOLDOVA/EASTERN EUROPE: MS. JUDY HALE AVAILABLE TO SPEAK TO CLASSES

Available dates and times: Friday, March 19 9:00 am to noon; Monday, March 22, 9:00 am to noon; Wednesday, March 24 9:00 am to noon.

Presentation time estimated at 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on teacher preference. The presentation is appropriate for all grades. The technology requirements are an LCD projector and viewing screen. Judy Hale experienced life in the Republic of Moldova from 1999-2001 as a Peace Corps volunteer. She lived with a host family in a large village and taught English to grades 5-10, in addition to several community/youth development projects. She plans to return to Eastern Europe to work with local agencies and address issues of social change, and visit her "family" in Moldova. With a PowerPoint slide show of pictures and several interesting objects that can be passed around, Judy is a dynamic, engaging speaker for children, adolescents, and adults. To put in your request, respond to this email and include your name, school, grade(s) taught, and which date/time works for you. Contact: globalclassroom@world-affairs.org.

SUMMER TEACHER FELLOWSHIP Deadline March 7th, 2004

The Andes and the Amazon Summer Field School 2004
Second Session: July 2-24, 2004

K-12 and community college teachers with an interest in Latin America are eligible to receive one of four $1,000.00 teacher fellowships to participate in the second session (July 2-24, 2004) of the Andes and the Amazon Summer Field School in Ecuador. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and enroll in IED/REL 494/591: Teaching Indigenous Cultures. ***Preference given to applicants who can communicate in Spanish***

To apply: Please send a current résumé and a letter of interest written on school letterhead, describing your Spanish speaking abilities and plans for incorporating the knowledge and experience gained from the field school into your classroom curriculum. Application materials may be mailed or faxed no later than 5 p.m. on March 7th, 2004 to:

Dr. Tod Swanson, Director
Center for Latin American Studies
Lattie F. Coor Hall, Rm. 4450
Arizona State University
PO Box 874502
Tempe, AZ 85287-4502
Fax: 480-965-6679

For more information on the field school (including a general overview, frequently asked questions, photographs, facutly bios, and syllabi), please go to: http://www.asu.edu/clas/latin/ecuador/Summer/summer.html

For more information about the required course, please go to: http://www.asu.edu/clas/latin/ecuador/Courses/relied.htm

These fellowships were made possible through a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education to ASU's Center for Latin American Studies to enhance the study of Latin America and specifically the Andean region throughout the university and the general community. For more information, please contact Dr. Tod Swanson at 480-965-5127 or Tod.Swanson@asu.edu.

Language Immersion Teachers and Instructional Assistants:

Please complete the Language Immersion Survey to give us input for planning the Language Immersion Strand at the March 20, 2004 WAFLT Conference by March 5, 2004.

WSU to offer online graduate level course on Foreign Language Pedagogy for the Spring 2004
(received 12/3/2003)

As part of a proposed "Graduate Certificate in Contextualized Foreign Language Instruction" recently submitted for approval, the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Washington State University will begin offering graduate level courses in different aspects of FL pedagogy. The certificate, if approved, will require completion of three courses, all to be offered online. Read more...

2004 WORLD CITIZEN ESSAY CONTEST For Washington State Students in Grades 2-12 - Deadline March 1, 2004
(received 12/5/2003)

According to Refugees International, there are 30 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. Washington State is home to the fifth largest refugee population in the United States. Tell us the story of one group of people on the move: Describe what caused them to leave their home & propose a solution that might return them there. Tell us in 1,000 words or less. Your entry could win you cash and a special honor at the World Affairs Council's Consular Association Reception in the spring! The World Affairs Council, in partnership with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, sponsors the World Citizen Essay Contest to promote discussion among students, teachers, families, and community members about the ways that individuals can effect positive change in the global community. Deadline is March 1, 2004. The contest rules and cover form can be found at our website: http://www.world-affairs.org/class_worldcitizen.html .

Ten Teacher Fellowships Available for 2-Week Summer Study in Japan - Deadline February 29, 2004

The Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs (Keizai Koho Center) in cooperation with National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a two-week study tour in Japan for educators from June 28- July 12, 2004. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy Japan’s scenic beauty and cultural treasures while pursuing an understanding of the successes and concerns of contemporary Japanese society. The fellowship covers air transportation to/from Japan from the teacher’s hometown, as well as, accommodations, transportation as called for by the itinerary, and some meals. The application deadline is Feb. 29th, 2004. For more information and an application form go to: http://www.us-japan.org/teachertour/.

iEARN's Friendship Through Education Project - Deadline February 10, 2004

The Friendship Through Education (FTE) Consortium, with leadership by iEARN-USA, has been funded by the U.S. Department of Education to create professional development demonstration projects through which U.S. schools can internationalize their curricula as a way to enhance global learning and understanding in a context of educational goals that are aligned with state and national educational standards. In these projects, students and teachers in the U.S., and schools throughout the world, will utilize the Internet and other new technologies to demonstrate how international education can be integrated into K-12 classrooms. Read more...

International Youth Parliament 2004 - applications due January 15, 2004

Call for Applications International Youth Parliament 2004: The International Youth Parliament is a dynamic global network of creative young people working for social change - people turning ideas into action. Run by and for young people it is a global network of social change leaders working to build a peaceful, sustainable and equitable world. The second sitting of the International Youth Parliament, IYP2004 will take place in Sydney, Australia from 5 to 12 July 2004. The Parliament agenda will focus on twelve major areas: education, HIV/AIDS, labor and employment; indigenous rights, migration, trafficking and displacement, agriculture and sustainability, peace building, human rights, health and clean water; youth culture, technology, and global trading systems. Applications from people aged 18-25 who are passionate about and have been actively involved in projects aiming at positive social change in the above areas. Applications close 15 January 2004. Application form: http://www.iyp.oxfam.org.

SPAN 352 Spanish for Special Purposes to be offered in Spokane and Yakima
(received 12/2/2003)

This course is for Spokane and Yakima's future health professionals who would like to develop their knowledge of Spanish further. This is an intensive course, entirely devoted to the Spanish language and culture. For more information, contact Dr. Sonja Hokanson shokan@mail.wsu.edu or see http://www.forlang.wsu.edu/ or flyer (PDF).

2003 Archive

Opportunity For School Districts and Libraries to Receive Elementary Level Spanish Textbooks

The Mexican State Department and the Department of Public Education, through the Consulates of Mexico in the United States, have established an annual program of free text book donations to schools and public libraries in the United States that provide services to people of Mexican origin. These donations are to be used as support materials, both for the education of monolingual children in Spanish and for the teaching of Spanish as a second language. Some of the texts may also be used as support materials for teachers.

The books come in a set, containing 61 books, mostly focusing on History, Math, Spanish, and Geography at varying levels of primary school. This year the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle will receive 250 sets. If you are interested in receiving a set, please contact Ruth Perez or Jimena Valadez at (206) 448-8938.

Wanted: Committed Teacher and Students to Study Trade Here and Abroad
(received 11/3/03)

The International Trade Education Foundation is seeking an energetic and interested teacher of juniors in high school to work with this next semester (January, 2004). We will bring a Trade Curriculum to your classroom, and work with you to implement it one day a week over the semester. Focusing on Japan and China we will study both countries in depth, looking at their economies, their trade statistics, their businesses, balance of payments, growth, and their economic and political policies that focus on trade. We will make use of guest speakers and field trips, (examples include a trip to the Port of Seattle, local business speakers, and speakers from Japan and China companies).

At the end of the school year, students may join a trade delegation going to these two countries. While there, they will have the opportunity to explore in depth trade aspects in each country, i.e. tour the ports of Kobe and Shanghai, meet with international business leaders, government leaders, visit agricultural areas. After returning home, students will write a final paper about the class and their particular focus. Students will pay for the trip themselves, (unless the school has projects they can do to help fund the trip), while the cost for the trip will include expenses for two chaperones to accompany the students (one being the teacher). All trip logistics, before and during the trip, will be handled by the International Trade Education Foundation and a representative from ITEF will accompany the students and chaperones on the trip.

For more information and if you have questions, please contact Sally Mackle, 206-443-3826.

Formal Demands, Informal Responses: EU Enlargement and Domestic Politics in East Central Europe - December 10, 2003
(received 11/20/2003)

A lecture by Anna Grzymala-Busse, Yale University. In the process of expanding its membership to the countries of East Central Europe, the European Union has made numerous demands for institutional change and reform in the candidate countries. These demands have been more numerous, unilateral, and paradoxically, more ambiguous than in past rounds of enlargement. Yet the pattern of reforms and changes in the candidate countries has been driven far more by domestic competition than by these formal demands, underlining the importance of informal domestic constraints. December 10 3:30-5:30 PM, 125 Thomson Hall. Info: 543-4852.

World Affairs Council presents:

Land and Property: Implications in the Peace Process in the Middle East - December 9, 2003
(received 11/26/2003)

December 9, 7:00pm Michael Fischbach, author of Records of Dispossession: Palestinian Refugee Property and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Co-sponsored by Seattle University's International Development Internship Program

Michael Fischbach, a professor of history at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia, focuses on the controversial question of the property left behind by the refugees during the first Arab-Israeli war in 1948. Beyond discussing the extent of the refugees´ losses and detailing the methods by which Israel expropriated this property, his book Records of Dispossession also notes the ways that the property question has affected and in turn been affected by the wider Arab-Israeli conflict over the decades. This book tells for the first time the full story of how much property changed hands, what it was worth, and how it was used by the fledgling state of Israel. Seattle University - Le Roux Conference Room, 900 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Cost: Members & Students - $5 Non-Members: $8
http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm?eventID=250&action=eventDetails

A Night to Honor First Nations - December 9, 2003
(received 11/20/2003)

The event will feature food, drumming, dance, and a panel discussion on the status of human rights in Indian Country. Free. December 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Discovery Park. 206-684-4540.

Polish 50th Anniversary Lecture Series - December 5
(received 11/20/2003)

Curiosity and Cinema. 7:00 p.m., Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall. Speaker: Angieszka Holland, the acclaimed film director. This event is free and open to the public. A wine and cheese reception will follow the talk. Info: 543-4852

The Creative Connections Project

The Creative Connections Project links US/World K-12 classrooms with partner classes from the Amazon Rain Forest, Africa, the Galapagos Islands, the Arctic and China through E-mail, the Internet, art exchanges, music exchanges and Study Partnerships. Detailed information and a registration form are available online at www.ccproject.org. Registration is now open to all US and world K-12 schools.

Creative Connections Project also offers free online resources for teachers at www.ccproject.org/resources.html.

Fulbright Hosting Opportunity: Morocco

The Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program seeks U.S. high schools/school districts to host English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers from Morocco in February 2004. We are particularly interested in elementary schools/school districts with language immersion or bilingual programs. Application deadline is December 19. For more information please visit our website under OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp.

Exciting New Student-Centered Trade Education Curriculum Available
(received 11/3/03)

Want to learn more about trade and its impacts on our economy?
About the WTO? About emerging economies and trade?
About the steel tariffs, agricultural subsidies?
And how all this affects the United States? The world?

If you are like most educators, you learned little about this important topic in school. Now, you want to know more, but don't know where to start.

We can help. Our curriculum, consisting of two 14-minute videos and 24 lesson ideas, is just right for middle and high school students in a variety of subject areas. Plus, we incorporate the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) in our curriculum materials.

The entire packet of materials, called "Trade Is", is available for FREE by contacting Sally Mackle, at the International Trade Education Foundation (ITEF), 206-443-3826. Sally will come to your school and present a free in-service to interested teachers and aides, providing all the background material you need to talk about trade in your classes. The "Trade Is" educational materials are then available for anyone in your school to use.

Expanding Boundaries: NATO and the EU Moving Eastward - Master Teacher Workshops
(received 7/30/2003)

September 25 AND December 4, 2003 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Mary Gates Hall Room 228, University of Washington, Seattle Campus.

$15 (For each session). Four clock hours per session. To register, contact the Center for West European Studies (CWES) (206) 543-1675 or cwes@u.washington.edu.

A Master Teacher Certificate in NATO-EU Enlargement will be awarded to those who attend both sessions.

World Affairs Council Announces:
(received 11/4/03)

2003 World Citizen - Paul Isaki,
Governor’s Special Assistant for Business

Paul began his public service career in Washington State as the Governor’s special assistant for international trade and economic development from 1985-1990. Paul Isaki left the public sector in 1993 to become the first Japanese-American Vice President of a major league baseball team. Paul Isaki has served as Governor’s Special Assistant for Business since late 2001, working with implementation of final recommendations from the Washington Competitiveness Council report. He previously served as the Governor’s Chief of Staff and was Governor’s Special Trade Representative, where he was the Governor’s principal adviser and spokesman on strategic international trade and policy matters.

2003 World Educator: Patricia Burleson,
Island View Elementary School, Anacortes

Patricia has built numerous partnerships to support her work educating her students about Asia. She initiated a sister school relationship with Ieshima in Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. She is currently working on facilitating a sister-school relationship between her school and Kisakata Elementary, a school in Anacortes’ Sister City of Kisakata. Patricia has been recognized for her leadership both locally and nationally. She was acknowledged as the “Teacher of the Year” by the Washington State Council for the Social Studies in 1994, and she most recently received the Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award from the United States-Japan Foundation.

Both will be honored at the World Citizen Awards Banquet:

Thursday, November 20, 2003
Reception at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm
Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA

To register, please visit our calendar at www.world-affairs.org, or call the Council at 206.441.5910.

See Proclamation (image, opens in new window) for International Education Week Nov. 17-21 from Governor Gary Locke.

International Education Week November 17-21

U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ROD PAIGE CONVERSES WITH COUNTERPARTS IN THREE OTHER COUNTRIES FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK

Education Representatives in South Africa, Egypt, Mexico and the United States Discuss the Role of Technology in International Education.

Washington, D.C. (November 12th) - Kicking off International Education week (November 17th - 21st), the U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with iEARN, the Global Nomads Group and the Friendship Through Education consortium, is connecting students and education ministry representatives from Egypt, Mexico, South Africa and the United States in a videoconference conversation on Monday, November 17th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST. The conversation will focus on the importance of learning about other countries and other cultures, and the positive role technology can play in international education.

Meeting via worldwide videoconference on Monday, November 17, representatives from education ministries and teenagers in Cairo, Pretoria, Mexico City and Washington DC will share insight into how they have used technology to learn more about their international peers.

This virtual meeting will be webcast live in its entirety at: http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=3818&s=1&k=D6BECAC188A3CE5C10EC55E5F57B8237

Speaking from Cardozo High School in Washington, DC., U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige will exchange views with high school students there, stressing the need to learn about other cultures to ensure a prosperous and peaceful future for everyone. The videoconference will then move to Mexico where a representative from the Mexican Education Ministry will interact with local high school students from Mexico City. A similar format will be repeated in South Africa and Egypt. After the dialogue between the students and ministers has been completed, an open question and answer period directly between the students will close the video conference.

This event was made possible with the support of Polycom, Inc. (http://www.polycom.com) and On24 (http://www.on24.com).

About International Education Week

Between November 17th and the 21st, the US Department of Education and the US State Department are celebrating International Education Week to celebrate to promote international education and exchange. In today's increasingly complex world, it is extremely important among neighbors to open dialogue, and explore means by which we can share what is unique and what is common between our nations.

About the Collaborating Organizations

iEARN (http://www.iearn.org) is a non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

Global Nomads Group (http://www.gng.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to heightening children's understanding and appreciation for the world and its people. Using a combination of live broadcasting and videoconferencing, GNG brings youth together face-to-face to meet across cultural and national boundaries to discuss world issues that affect and unite them.

The Friendship Through Education Consortium (http://www.friendshipthrougheducation.org), launched by the US Department of Education in 2001, is committed to creating opportunities that facilitate online and offline interactions between the youth of the world, inside and outside of classrooms, in order to build a culture of peace in which the dignity and rights of all human beings are respected.

For more information, please contact:
Jonathan Giesen, Global Nomads Group, 212 529 0377 jonathan@gng.org
Ed Gragert, iEARN-USA, 212 870 2693 ed1@us.iearn.org

International Business Breakfast 2003
(received 11/6/03)

Please join us for the fourth annual International Business breakfast supporting international education in the Seattle Public Schools.

November 14, 2003 7:30 am "W" Hotel in Seattle

John Stanford International School and Hamilton International Middle School represent the initial implementation of former Seattle Public School Superintendent John Stanford’s dream to create a world-class, international public school system that prepares students to achieve and thrive in our increasingly global community.

For more information, see http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/hamilton/breakfast/index_archive.htm.

National Association for Multicultural Education
Hosts Conference in Seattle
(received 10/25/03)

Seattle, WA-The National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) is hosting its Thirteenth Annual Conference,

From Rhetoric to Reality:
Student Achievement in Multicultural Societies
in Seattle, Washington November 5 - 9th, 2003
at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers

Educators, administrators, parents, students and other individuals who want to assure that no child is left behind are encouraged to attend.

NAME addresses social justice and diversity in all levels of education. NAME believes that recognizing the multiple perspectives, histories, contributions, and experiences of many students and their communities increases opportunities for success of diverse students. "If we do not address issues of diversity in every aspect of education, we will perpetuate a system of unequal achievement," said Jill Moss Greenberg, executive director of NAME.

Measures of academic achievement continue to show that students of color, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities are not achieving at the same level as their classmates. Many students are not achieving the academic competence necessary to compete successfully in a highly competitive business environment.

Research strongly supports the importance of drawing on students' cultures and prior experiences to support their success. Presentations will focus on student learning in a policy context, comparative approaches across groups and/or countries, and strategies for institutional change. School-wide programs and classroom curricula that are culturally responsive, address cultural biases, and reduce conflict will be included.

NAME welcomes everyone to attend the conference and explore information, networks, tools and strategies for increasing student achievement. Participants will learn how to reach minority students from early childhood to higher education.

Educators and individuals interested in participating in the NAME Conference, "From Rhetoric to Reality: Student Achievement in Multicultural Societies," should access the NAME website: www.nameorg.org, or contact Jill Moss Greenberg at 202.628.6263 or jill@nameorg.org.

Second Language Acquisition and Teaching for Meaning
(received 9/6/2003)

Thursdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 11, 2003, 4:30-7:30 pm.

(EDC&I 496, 3 credits). This course gives mainstream K-12 educators the tools they need to help English Language Learners succeed in the classroom. University of Washington.

For more information: See UW Extension or contact Cheryl Allendoerfer by email or at 206-616-2552.

Expanding Boundaries: NATO and the EU Moving Eastward - Master Teacher Workshops
(received 7/30/2003)

September 25 AND December 4, 2003 4:00pm - 8:00pm.

Mary Gates Hall Room 228, University of Washington, Seattle Campus.

$15 (For each session). Four clock hours per session. To register, contact the Center for West European Studies (CWES) (206) 543-1675 or cwes@u.washington.edu.

A Master Teacher Certificate in NATO-EU Enlargement will be awarded to those who attend both sessions.

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
(received 7/21/2003)

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange is currently seeking applications from U.S. school administrators at the elementary, middle, and high school levels to participate in a two-way, non-simultaneous exchange program with counterparts from Argentina. The deadline is September 5, 2003. More information about this program can be found at: www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp

Summer Workshop for Secondary School Teachers: The European Union and the United States Today. July 22-23
(received 7/15/2003)

A two-day workshop designed to give educators an overview of the European Union and some recent issues affecting Europe and EU-US relations. Speakers will address topics including:

The history and future of European integration
Europe after 9-11
EU enlargement
Washington state's trade with Europe

Clock hours are available for teachers. Registration is required. For more information, call the European Union Center at 206-616-2415, e-mail euc@u.washington.edu, or visit the EU Center website.

The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education
(received 7/14/2003)

There is an alarming gap between the growing importance of other world regions to our nation's economic prosperity and national security, and most young Americans' lack of knowledge of the world outside our borders. In response to the importance of international knowledge and skills to the nation's future, The Goldman Sachs Foundation together with Asia Society are pleased to announce the creation of five new $25,000 prizes to support creative and practical models of international education in action.

The prizes will recognize schools, elementary, middle and secondary, that engage students in learning about other world regions; states that are actively promoting teaching and learning about other world regions, cultures and languages in their education system; colleges and universities that have strong international content in their teacher preparation or K-12 outreach programs; and media or technology companies and organizations that are making international content and information available to students and teachers in stimulating new ways. To find out more about the awards program and for application materials, visit http://www.InternationalEd.org/prizes.

Nurses needed for Norwegian Language Camp
(received 6/3/2003)

Nurse or EMT positions available for two Norwegian Language Camps summer 2003.

Camp Normanna in Arlington, Washington, August 3-16, 2003
Approximately 45 campers, ages 9-12
Camp Trollhaugen, near Stampede Pass, Washington, July 6-19
Approximately 32 campers, ages 13-15

See the application form (pdf file) for a general list of Nursing Duties.

Contact: Dana Whitford, Sons of Norway Youth Camp Committee
dwhit@cac.washington.edu

Host family needed for Chinese exchange teacher
(received 4/15/2003)

Every year, Garfield High School hosts a teacher through the AFS program. The teachers we have had have been wonderful people. This year our teacher is Wang Li, a mother from the city of Hefei. She will be going home in June, but could answer questions from any interested family before she goes.

Host families do not need to have a student at Garfield. The teachers are given Metro passes and get to Garfield for their two hours of teaching Mandarin on their own. In their free time, they like to participate in family activities and travel on their own. For more information about the program, call Sally James at 206-524-0420 or email to sjames@nasw.org.

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Offer Your Child the World—In Summer Language Camp!
(received 4/20/2003)

What: Seattle Central Community College, the University of Washington Middle East Center, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Seattle Public Schools, Associates in Cultural Exchange and Powerful Schools are partnering with world language communities to co-sponsor language camps in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and Swahili. Activity-based instruction ensures a unique learning experience for your child.

Place: John Muir Elementary School, 3301 S. Horton St. (off Rainier Ave. S. and Walden St.)

Dates and Time: June 30-July 11 (July 4 off), 8:40 a.m.-noon

Who: Students ages 6-10 years (currently in Kindergarten to 4th grade)

Fee and Registration: $70 (includes $5 non-refundable registration fee). Make checks to Powerful Schools and send with information below to:
Powerful Schools
3301 S. Horton
Seattle, WA, 98144.

First come first served. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the program.

Donations to Language Camp: Any amount welcomed -- Powerful Schools is a tax exempt 501(c)(3).

Notes: Scholarships for Arabic except $5 registration fee; staff will divide students into Level 1 or 2 for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. Swahili is for beginners only.

For more information and to register, call Powerful Schools at (206) 722-5543.

Bulletin Archive 2003-2005

2005 Archive

2005 Calendar

Bridging Classrooms and Communities: Curricular Project Development

AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION SERVICE CORPS FELLOWSHIP

International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) Teacher Professional Development Opportunities

GLOBAL HEROES LAUNCHES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Early Childhood Spanish Instructor Needed

Snohomish School District Spanish opening in the High School:

Shorecrest Latino Study Club COORDINATOR

The Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation (FRAEC) announces a special Russian delegation of Russian Youth Program Leaders

Japanese Studies Scholarship (Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2005)

Teacher Training Student Scholarship (Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2005)

IDEA OF AMERICA ESSAY CONTEST

Nominate a Teacher for the 2005 World Educator Award

OSPI SUMMER INSTITUTES

ARABIC SUMMER CAMP

Currents in Contemporary East Asia: The UW East Asia Summer Institute July 25-August 5, 2005

Children of War

K-8 Mandarin Chinese Language Camp in the Seattle Chinatown Historic District!

The Guatemala Experience: Immersion in Spanish Language, Culture and History in Antigua

All Classes through Global Glasses – 2006

================================== 2006 Japanese Government Scholarships ==================================

2005 SUMMER SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS

Technology to Globalize your Classroom: Learn how to integrate a Standards-based International collaborative project

Great Spanish Teaching Opportunity

Middle School Teachers Needed

AFS Announcements

Teaching with the News Update September 14, 2005

New Global Issues and Sustainability Textbook! “It’s All Connected: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions”

Choices Teaching Resources

2004 Archive

2004 Calendar

Hyogo Business & Cultural Center’s Winter Quarter Japanese Culture Classes

2004 Announcements

Friends of the Language Bank Annual Campaign

School in Haiti wants middle or high school partner

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION IN NORTH AMERICA?

FREE RESOURCES ON THE U.S. ROLE IN THE WORLD

The International Studies Schools Association (ISSA)

AFS/YES STUDENTS AVAILABLE TO MAKE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

FULBRIGHT TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR EXCHANGE

AMIGOS DEL CENTER FOR SPANISH STUDIES

ASIA SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPATION GRANT FOR U.S. JUNIOR SCHOLARS

FULBRIGHT TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR EXCHANGE

REISCHAUER SCHOLARS PROGRAM

National Spanish Examination

Education for Sustainable Development project Aug 18 - Oct 20, 2004 (received 9/8/2004)

Social Studies Classroom-Based Assessments (Fall Pilot)

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Deadline: October 15, 2004

CAPITOL FORUM ON AMERICA'S FUTURE CIVIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE 2004 - 2005 School Year

WSAME Multicultural Excellence Awards

2004 WSAME Multicultural America Photo Contest Deadline: September 5, 2004

Garfield Technology Academy goes to Ghana August 16 - September 6, 2004 (approx. dates)

Call for Proposals: Washington State Council for the Social Studies Deadline for Proposal: July 16, 2004

Summer Internship & Volunteer Opportunities at Wing Luke Museum

Nordstrom Celebration of Cultural Diversity Scholarship Awards Deadline July 15, 2004

Call for Proposals: WAESOL Deadline for Proposal: July 15, 2004

Bridging Classrooms and Communities Summer 2004-Spring 2004

“CAN WE TALK?” IMPROVE YOUR DISCUSSION-LEADERSHIP SKILLS Dates: July 12-15, 2004

The Henry Street School for International Studies

Job Openings

Summer World Language Programs

The European Union and the United States Today Summer Workshop for Secondary School Educators July 20-21, 2004

“Capitolizing” on the Tides of Change NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region I Conference

FOR WASHINGTON STATE MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON STATE COALITION FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: (posted 1/27/2004)

NETAID AWARDS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY The suggested deadline is June 30, 2004.

Two Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Deadlines: Brazil -- May 28, 2004, Morocco - July 1, 2004

NOMINATE A TEACHER FOR THE 2004 WORLD EDUCATOR AWARD Deadline June 7, 2004

2004 Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education Deadline: May 21, 28, 2004

Annual World Trade Center Association Day Art and Essay Contest Deadline: Friday, May 21

CAMPAIGN CAM: A Student-Produced Video Contest for Middle and High School Students Deadline: May 17, 2004

A Study Tour for Teachers to SPAIN July 10-24, 2004 Deadline: May 1, 2004

2004 Annual WSAME Fall Conference Deadline: April 20, 2004

YOUTH SUMMIT KURSHAN SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 20, 2004

Hamilton International Middle School Seeks Science/Math Teacher (Fluent in Spanish)

18 Embassy of Spain/BOEING Summer Full Scholarships for Teachers from July 5-23, 2004 Deadline: April 9, 2004

Global Business Management program for international students (posted 1/27/2004)

Learn Japanese through Distance Learning

International Children's Conference on the Environment

Japanese Studies Scholarship
(Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2005)

Teacher Training Student Scholarship
(Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2005)

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2006 Japanese Government Scholarships
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Technology to Globalize your Classroom:
Learn how to integrate a Standards-based International collaborative project

Teaching with the News Update
September 14, 2005

New Global Issues and Sustainability Textbook!
“It’s All Connected: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions”

Hyogo Business & Cultural Center’s
Winter Quarter Japanese Culture Classes

Education for Sustainable Development project Aug 18 - Oct 20, 2004
(received 9/8/2004)

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
Deadline: October 15, 2004

2004 WSAME Multicultural America Photo Contest
Deadline: September 5, 2004

Garfield Technology Academy goes to Ghana
August 16 - September 6, 2004 (approx. dates)

Call for Proposals: Washington State Council for the Social Studies
Deadline for Proposal: July 16, 2004

Nordstrom Celebration of Cultural Diversity Scholarship Awards
Deadline July 15, 2004

Call for Proposals: WAESOL
Deadline for Proposal: July 15, 2004

Bridging Classrooms and Communities
Summer 2004-Spring 2004

“CAN WE TALK?”
IMPROVE YOUR DISCUSSION-LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Dates: July 12-15, 2004

The European Union and the United States Today
Summer Workshop for Secondary School Educators July 20-21, 2004

“Capitolizing” on the Tides of Change
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region I Conference

FOR WASHINGTON STATE MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON STATE COALITION FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION:
(posted 1/27/2004)

Two Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
Deadlines: Brazil -- May 28, 2004, Morocco - July 1, 2004

NOMINATE A TEACHER FOR THE 2004 WORLD EDUCATOR AWARD
Deadline June 7, 2004

CAMPAIGN CAM: A Student-Produced Video Contest for Middle and High School Students
Deadline: May 17, 2004

A Study Tour for Teachers to SPAIN
July 10-24, 2004 Deadline: May 1, 2004

2004 Annual WSAME Fall Conference
Deadline: April 20, 2004

YOUTH SUMMIT KURSHAN SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 20, 2004

18 Embassy of Spain/BOEING Summer Full Scholarships for Teachers
from July 5-23, 2004 Deadline: April 9, 2004

Global Business Management program for international students
(posted 1/27/2004)

Breaking the Silence: The Japanese American Experience
week of May 10, 2004 Deadline: Now if space is still available

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR WORLD CITIZEN ESSAY CONTEST!
For Washington State Students in Grades 2-12 - Deadline: April 5, 2004

2004 Japanese Government Scholarships
Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2004

WSU to offer online graduate level course on Foreign Language Pedagogy for the Spring 2004
(received 12/3/2003)

2004 WORLD CITIZEN ESSAY CONTEST For Washington State Students in Grades 2-12 - Deadline March 1, 2004
(received 12/5/2003)

SPAN 352 Spanish for Special Purposes to be offered in Spokane and Yakima
(received 12/2/2003)

Wanted: Committed Teacher and Students to Study Trade Here and Abroad
(received 11/3/03)

Formal Demands, Informal Responses: EU Enlargement and Domestic Politics in East Central Europe - December 10, 2003
(received 11/20/2003)

Land and Property: Implications in the Peace Process in the Middle East - December 9, 2003
(received 11/26/2003)

A Night to Honor First Nations - December 9, 2003
(received 11/20/2003)

Polish 50th Anniversary Lecture Series - December 5
(received 11/20/2003)

Exciting New Student-Centered Trade Education Curriculum Available
(received 11/3/03)

Expanding Boundaries: NATO and the EU Moving Eastward - Master Teacher Workshops
(received 7/30/2003)

World Affairs Council Announces:
(received 11/4/03)

International Business Breakfast 2003
(received 11/6/03)

National Association for Multicultural Education
Hosts Conference in Seattle
(received 10/25/03)

Second Language Acquisition and Teaching for Meaning
(received 9/6/2003)

Expanding Boundaries: NATO and the EU Moving Eastward - Master Teacher Workshops
(received 7/30/2003)

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
(received 7/21/2003)

Summer Workshop for Secondary School Teachers: The European Union and the United States Today. July 22-23
(received 7/15/2003)

The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education
(received 7/14/2003)

Nurses needed for Norwegian Language Camp
(received 6/3/2003)

Host family needed for Chinese exchange teacher
(received 4/15/2003)

Offer Your Child the World—In Summer Language Camp!
(received 4/20/2003)