HOST A HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM RUSSIA OR MOLDOVA |
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Anna, a FLEX student from Ukraine,
meeting her Chicago host sister for the first time!
Join in the Fun and Host Olga or Inga in Your Home!
Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program: Russia & Moldova
WorldChicago needs your help! We are seeking a permanent host family placement for two female students, one from Russia and one from Moldova. Olga and Inga will arrive this month to begin school at South Shore International College Preparatory High School. They will be staying with a temporary host family until mid-September. If interested in hosting them from mid-September until the end of the school year, please contact Peggy Parfenoff at pparfenoff@worldchicago.org or (312) 254-1800 x101. Thank you!
To apply, click here.
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WORLDCHICAGO CULTURAL FUNDRAISER- INCREDIBLE INDIA A NIGHT TO REMEMBER- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012
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WorldChicago Cultural Fundraiser
Incredible India- A Night to Remember
Chairperson: WorldChicago Board Member, Greta Pope
Join us in supporting Citizen Diplomacy initiatives in Chicago!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
6:00-8:30pm
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
Enjoy a night of Indian culture and fun - hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a live dance performance by Natya Dance Theatre, amongst the most critically acclaimed and culturally treasured Indian dance companies in the United States!
The Natya Dance Theatre Company performs Katha, which uses tales and myths of India to explore universal human values in a way that is accessible to diverse audiences. Chicago-based Natya Dance Theatre, under the artistic leadership of acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, Hema Rajagopalan, has been hailed by The New York Times as, "Admirably precise... animated... sensual... exceptional... triumphant... daring."
Join in on the bidding fun too; there will be an excellent live and silent auction!
Ticket Price/Registration: $100 per person
Our Grand Live Auction Prize is a trip to India!
Thank you to our airline sponsor
Our Grand Silent Auction Prize is a trip to a fabulous destination in the U.S.!
Thank you to our airline sponsor
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Jessica Sarowitz
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors
Allerton Hotel Chicago, Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown
Sponsorship Opportunities - Contact Lexy Gore at Lgore@worldchicago.org or (312) 254-1800 x103.
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HOMESTAY HOSTS NEEDED FOR LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS |
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Russia and Turkey Legislative Fellowship Program
Chicago Dates: October 12 - November 7, 2012
Description: 8 Emerging Public Policy Leaders from Russia and Turkey will be completing fellowships at State and Local Government Offices and NGO's in Chicago.
All participants are fluent in English. Individual profiles are available for these fellows.
If interested in hosting 1-2 of these Legislative Fellows in your home, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org.
South & Central Asian Legislative Fellows Program
Chicago Dates: October 21 - November 7, 2012
Description: 4 Emerging Public Policy Professionals from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan will be completing fellowships at State and Local Government Offices and NGO's in Chicago. All participants are fluent in English.
Home stays are needed for all of these delegates. A small stipend is available for homestay hosts.
What do we need? Each guest with his or her own bed and access to a private or shared bathroom;
Quality time spent with guests to share experiences and insights about daily life and culture in Chicago
Stipends are available to homestay hosts for both programs. If interested in hosting 1-2 of these Legislative Fellows in your home, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org.
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INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM & MEAL HOSPITALITY REQUESTS |
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International Visitor Leadership Program:
Description: This U.S. Department of State program identifies foreign leaders in a variety of fields to visit the U.S. for 3 weeks (visiting 3-5 cities) to meet their professional counterparts, explore their thematic interest area(s), and experience America firsthand. These visitors stay in hotels.
If you are interested in meeting with these visitors professionally and/or socially for meals in your home, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org to request these opportunities (please note that not all requests may be met due to scheduling conflicts and programming goals). Meal hospitality has specifically been requested for the visitor programs highlighted below in red. Priority for meal hosting is given to current WorldChicago members.
- Germany - U.S. Election Process - September 6 - 9
- Africa Regional Project - Women & Business Development - September 11 - 15
- France - Sustainable Agriculture - September 14 - 19
- Belgium - Journalism and Politics - September 15 - 18
- United Kingdom - Law Enforcement - September 23-26
- India - Secondary Education - September 25-27
- Multi-Regional Project - Social Entrepreneurship - September 26-29
- Yemen - Public Policy - September 29 - October 3 - Seeking in-home dinner hospitality for these 8 public policy officials on Monday, October 1st. This group may be split into 2 smaller groups for hosting. If interested, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org.
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OTHER WORLDCHICAGO EVENTS
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Global Experience, Making a Local Impact on Your Career - A Roundtable Discussion Co-sponsored by WorldChicago, Harold Washington College, and Illinois Institute of Technology
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
5:30-7:30pm
Harold Washington College, Room #1115
30 E. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601 Networking! Networking! Networking! Join us for this careers focused event that will welcome current professionals from the following sectors as roundtable discussion leaders - Arts & Architecture Frederick Grier, AIA, LEEP AP Architect, Murphy/Jahn Architects Technology John Haug, Principal Engineer Roberson and Associates Non-Profit Courtney Rowe, Development Coordinator Girls in the Game Business Matthew Michalak, Vice President, Client Manager Bank of America Merrill Lynch The event will begin with introductions from our career professionals and then attendees will break up into small groups to begin brief rotations. All attendees will have the opportunity to hear from each round-table leader about the influences of previous international experiences on their career paths and how they got to where they are today. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and engage in small group conversations with current professionals. This event is ideal for college students, graduate students, recent grads, and those looking for new opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. Dress is business casual. Advance registration required. Link here. FREE OF CHARGE! WorldChicago Coffee Conversations "Community Policing In the U.S. & U.K." Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:30-9:30am WorldChicago Office 72 E. Randolph Street, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60601 WorldChicago will host a public forum for three government officials from Brazil who will address current events, government structure and politics in Brazil. Come hear from three law enforcement officials, representing Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. These delegates will be participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Q & A to follow. Continental breakfast will be provided. Cost & Registration: WorldChicago members, free Members, contact Lexy Gore to register at (312) 254-1800 x103 or Lgore@worldchicago.org Non-member Registration: $10 per person WorldChicago Coffee Conversations, An Affiliate Event of Chicago Ideas Week "Religious Pluralism: Perspectives from Pakistan" Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:30-9:30am Chicago Cultural Center 1st Floor, Garland Room 78 E. Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 WorldChicago will host a public forum for community leaders from Pakistan who will address issues related to religious pluralism in Pakistan. They will be exploring this issue in the U.S. as participants in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Q & A to follow. Continental breakfast will be provided. Cost & Registration: WorldChicago members, free Members, contact Lexy Gore to register at (312) 254-1800 x103 or Lgore@worldchicago.org Non-member Registration: $10 per person
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BID ON THE WORLDCHICAGO ONLINE AUCTION - NEW ITEMS ADDED WEEKLY! BIDDING FOR A GREAT CAUSE- SUPPORT CITIZEN DIPLOMACY IN CHICAGO! |
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WorldChicago Online Auction "Chicago - New Delhi" Is Now Open! ***New Items Added***
http://www.biddingforgood.com/worldchicago
The auction will run from August 1, 2012 to September 16, 2012, with proceeds going to WorldChicago in order to support programs of Citizen Diplomacy in Chicago. Auction items include great get-aways, overnight stays in some of Chicago's finest hotels, restaurant and theater packages, sports memorabilia, yoga classes, autographed copies of books and more. All items are guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, and community.
This is a sampling of some of the amazing packages available -
Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, autographed photograph
Opening Bid: $35
Dinner and a Performance - A Night in Evanston
This package includes:
- two (2) tickets to any performance of "Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter" at Next Theatre in Evanston
- $50 gift certificate to Trattoria D.O.C. in Evanston
Opening Bid: $45
From Hola to Bonjour to Salaam
Bilingual Boot Camp Certificate for a day-long intensive language training session in the language of your choice at Multilingual Chicago (address: 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Suite C, Chicago, IL 60618)
Opening Bid: $65
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OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS AROUND TOWN | |
Niagara Foundation Presents Chicago World Forum
featuring H.E. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
Secretary General, The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
WorldChicago is a Co-Sponsor of this event.
Friday, September 21, 2012
11:30am Reception
12:00pm Luncheon
University Club of Chicago
76 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost:
$35 online
$45 at the door
Sponsorship opportunities available
To register and for more information, click here.
Chicago Ideas Week
WorldChicago is pleased to host an Affiliate Event with Chicago Ideas Week (see above)
Mark your calendars for September 4th!
Tickets will go on sale for Chicago Ideas Week, which will be held October 8-14 throughout the city.
Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) is a premier annual gathering of global thought leaders created to drive ideas into actionable results. Co-chaired by Brad Keywell, Eric Lefkosky, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Mayor Richard M. Daley, CIW brings together widely recognized visionaries to the Midwest to discuss a variety of social topics and share breakthrough concepts. CIW speakers will include Tom Brokaw, Colin Powell, Edward Norton, Elle Macpherson, Deepak Chopra, and more!
For only $15 a ticket, you will participate the sharing of ideas, inspiring action, and igniting change to positively impact our world.
Check out the schedule now to start planning your week! Click here for the schedule or visit www.chicagoideas.com for more information.
Turkish American Women's Scholarship Fund in partnership with Old Town School of Folk Music proudly presents
Nostalgia
Saturday, September 15, 2012
7:00-10:00pm
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Featuring Turkish Classical & folk music and Turkish Tango Classics performed by Lamajamal Band and TACA Turkish Classical Music Choir & Ensemble
Tickets: $25 adults, $21 seniors and kids under 12
For more information and to purchase tickets, link here or via email to info@tawsf.org
Major portion of proceeds will benefit TAWSF students.
Expo Chicago
Peggy Parfenoff, WorldChicago Executive Director, is a proud member of the Civic Committee.
Expo Chicago is the inaugural international exposition of contemporary and modern art and design. This innovative exposition will draw on the city's rich history as a preeminent art fair destination and present a new concept for the art world to explore.
Set to occur on Chicago's historic Navy Pier, EXPO CHICAGO will open the fall art season, featuring leading international galleries and offering a curated blend of contemporary and modern art and design. Their museum-quality, concept-driven programming will attract the world's top artists, thinkers, curators and collectors, all with the common aim of fostering new dialogue within the international art community.
September 20-23, 2012
Navy Pier, Festival Hall
For tickets and more information: http://expochicago.com/
Social Innovation Advocates
Introduce Yourself
Thursday, September 20
6:00 - 9:00pm
Experimental Sound Studio, 5925 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60660
$12 Early Bird (until September 6th); $15 Online; $18 At the Door
WorldChicago is pleased to be a partner for this event.
2012 SIA will host Introduce Yourself, an event to introduce ourselves to Chicago's nonprofit and art communities as we celebrate the possibility of a more peaceful and just world. SIA works globally to empower the next generation of social entrepreneurs at the margins of society to create business plans while also connecting them with internships and networking opportunities based on their individual needs. The event will showcase visual and performance art from young Chicago artists, as well as a debut screening of Growing to Khula: Chapter 1, a documentary piece following SIA Founder David Flynn through the KwaZulu-natal during SIA's beginning.
Register here: http://siadvocates.givezooks.com/events/introduce-yourself
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! | |
Support Citizen Diplomacy in Chicago Today!
Sincerely,
Lexy Gore, Associate Director - Outreach WorldChicago
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