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Creating international connections.
Cultivating local innovation.
Activating global potential.
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December 2019
CITIZEN DIPLOMACY NEWS
Expand Your World Today
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In This Issue...
- Quote of the Month
- IVCLA's Annual Fulbright Luncheon
- #HiddenNoMore Women in STEM
- Visitors Recap
- IVCLA May 2020 St. Petersburg Trip
- IVCLA Season of Giving
- World Trade Week Scholarships
- International Opportunities
- Community Events
- Upcoming International Visitors
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When you shop for the holidays on AmazonSmile
, use the link below and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to IVCLA!
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Quote of the Month:
"Los Angeles is not only about Hollywood, the glam, the fame... There's a lot of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics that collaborates to produce and help contribute to the entertainment industry."
~ Visitor from the #HiddenNoMore: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM program.
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IVCLA's Annual Fulbright Luncheon
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IVCLA would like to thank all the Fulbright students, visiting scholars, IVCLA International Visitors and members who joined us at this year's annual Fulbright Luncheon. A former Fulbright student himself,
Dr. Amarjit Marwah
hosts the luncheon to encourage students from different cultures and customs to form connections that will last beyond their time in the U.S.
IVCLA strives to bring awareness to the importance of mutual understanding between international influencers and Angelenos to work together to promote peace and prosperity. As the year comes to an end we look forward to welcoming new visitors in 2020, as well as implementing new ways to keep building meaningful connections for our members.
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#HiddenNoMore: Women in STEM
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Last month
IVCLA
welcomed 50 women leaders in
STEM
from 50
different countries to L.A. for the conclusion of their three-week
#HiddenNoMore
International Visitor Leadership Program
. For the third year, 50 women were invited to the U.S. to meet with organizations, universities, researchers, and experts throughout the country as they shared their journey in making advancements in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many of the participants bonded through their personal struggles in pursing careers in fields where women are underrepresented. They expressed the importance of paving the path for younger generations of women to find the motivation and inspiration to follow their passion.
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"Girls/women are more likely to go into STEM if they personally know someone in STEM, have a STEM role model and have teachers, friends and family members who encouraged them to pursue STEM."
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While in L.A., the women attended panels, workshops, and a closing reception at Walt Disney Studios, where they were recognized for their achievements and contributions. Some of the experiences
IVCLA arranged for the visitors included a presentation from the
Geena Davis' Institute on Gender Studies
, and a
Vortex Dome presentation and discussion on art’s intersection with the STEM fields at
LA Center Studios. It was coordinated by Glen Kalison, Founder of
Studio Enterprise, and IVCLA Board Member Stephen Ozoigbo, International Advisor at LA Center Studios. The women also attended a panel discussion with women representatives from Walt Disney Imagineering, which focused on the need for
workforce diversity and how women in STEM roles can promote it.
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Policy Advisors from
Australia
meeting with
RAND
during their trip to L.A. on an IVLP program focused
on
Understanding U.S. - China Relations in a Changing World
. During their meeting, RAND presented the group with their approach to research and analysis of matters affecting national security and public welfare. As tensions fluctuate between nations, it is crucial to understand the aspects that affect U.S. and China relations.
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Educators from
Montenegro
meeting with Michele Johnsen from the
Center for Media Literacy
for their IVLP program on the topic of
Media Literacy for Educators
. Michele held an interactive workshop for the group to share insights on how to successfully introduce media literacy for classrooms and community groups to advance strategies in education. The group also met with the
Critical Media Project
at USC
,
UCLA professor
Dr. Jeff Share
,
and the
Center for Civic Education
to discuss the impact media literacy has on students and teachers.
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"My time in Los Angeles helped me get acquainted with the concept of “
social promotion
.” It is a very interesting notion that I want to follow up with research to see the advantages vs disadvantages. The engagements that took place are a paradigm to use in my country."
-
Lebang Nong, IVLP Gold Star Alumni
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Last month, as part of the International Visitors Leadership Program, IVCLA was honored to welcome
Gold Star Alumni
Lebang Nong
, Founder and CEO of
Go Maths
. Mr. Nong was selected to be an
IVLP
G
old Star Alumni due to his impact on math education in his home country of South Africa. While in L.A. he met with
Homeboy Industries
, the Mathematics Branch at the
Los Angeles Unified School District
, and
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) to explore the different approaches L.A. is taking to sustain opportunities for at-risk youth.
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Registration Deadline For IVCLA's 2020 Trip To St. Petersburg!
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There is still time to join us in May of 2020 for an IVCLA World
Partners Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia!
Experience excursions to the impressive cathedrals and palaces, explore the fascinating historical museums and engage with the local IVCLA visitor alumni. The trip fee includes hotel accommodations for 10 nights, all breakfasts, lunches, dinners, gratuities, entrance fees and tours, and in country transportation.
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Travel dates are
May 10th - 20th 2020
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Deadline to register is
December 10th, 2019
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Help IVCLA Continue Our Work in 2020!
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IVCLA knows
global dialogue
is more important than ever. However each year as our expenses increase, our income does not. We need
your
help to continue our important work!
By supporting IVCLA’s work, you help make sure we are able to create programs for international change-makers to speak candidly with L.A. business and civic leaders in their offices, share meals with our members in their homes, and experience Los Angeles’s rich cultural mix first-hand.
Each dollar you donate goes towards
building valuable global relationships
.
You can help us bring together more change-makers in 2020 by donating to support our programs.
Please
contribute
whatever you can! Any amount is greatly
appreciated
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World Trade Week Scholarships Open!
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The World Trade Week committee offers scholarships to aspiring students in international trade fields. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding graduating high school seniors entering an accredited college or university with the goal of a career in international trade, as well as college students pursuing international degrees. By fostering international trade education and international business development, the committee hopes to develop a network of international trade professionals willing to provide mentoring to future students interested in international business
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Deadline to apply is Friday, March 13, 2020.
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International Opportunities
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Global Ties U.S. 2020 International Exchanges
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Global Ties U.S. is excited to announce new opportunities to work with international exchanges. If you are interested, applications are now open to apply for the
summer 2020 Group Leader for a World Learning Youth program
or the
Experiment in International Living program.
The general application deadline is
January 20, 2020
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The evening begins with
InFocus: Dutch Cinema
, a collection of new and exciting work from Dutch short film directors.
The second program of the evening,
InFocus: Lebanese Cinema
, puts a spotlight on films by Lebanese filmmakers exploring childhood experiences, LGBTQ+ stories, family drama, and modern isolation and loneliness.
The night concludes with
InFocus: Arab Cinema
, co-presented in partnership with
Arab Film and Media Institute
and showcases a strong line-up of Syrian, Egyptian, Palestinian, Saudi Arabian, and Tunisian stories told through dark humor, modern interpretations of folklore, and unflinching naturalistic lenses.
Time:
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Price:
$15
You can purchase your tickets
HERE
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Upcoming International Visitors
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The following are among the arriving guests of the U.S. government whose professional appointments in Los Angeles will be arranged by the
International Visitors Council of Los Angeles.
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December 2-8: Surf Tourism
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December 6-12: Women in Politics and Civil Society
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December 11-14: Managing Foreign Investment
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December 11-14: Counseling for DPRK Victims of Human Trafficking
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Editor:
Andrea Martinez
Communications & Events Coordinator
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