SACIV Newsletter - September Highlights

Connecting San Antonio to the World

SACIV Newsletter | September 2023

Dear SACIV Members & Friends,

Welcome to the September edition of the San Antonio Council for International Visitors (SACIV) monthly Newsletter.

Each month - as part of our work connecting San Antonio to the world - we'll share stories about the international visitors welcomed to our city, information on community events, upcoming membership opportunities, photos highlighting our work, announcements from our partners, and more!

We hope you enjoy reading about our recent work in the community as well as learning about new opportunities to engage with fellow citizen diplomats!

Welcome to our Newest Board Member

This month, we welcomed another exceptional community leader to join our Board of Directors! We are excited for the contributions she will bring to SACIV through her wealth of knowledge and experience.

LaTanya Kurney

As a program coordinator for the Alamo Colleges District, LaTanya has organized and implemented numerous customized training programs for partners from across the globe. In her current role, she facilitates the development and execution of international academic programs. LaTanya has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO), a Master of Arts degree in English Literature from Texas A&M University – San Antonio (San Antonio, TX), and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Global Studies (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (Champaign, IL), focusing on internationalization at home and its impact on students of color.

Read more about our Board Members on our website here.

Our Global Network: Announcements from our Partners

Join the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society for their "Czech-Slovak Harvest Festival" on September 30th, 2023.

Visit their website here for more information.

On the evening of October 4th, 2023, UIW's Lewis Center of the Americas presents their Leaders of the Americas Speakers Series, featuring special guest Rigoberta Menchu, Guatemalan social justice activist, champion of Indigenous human rights, and Nobel Peace Laureate. The event will take place from 6pm to 8pm at UIW's Diane Bennack Concert Hall.

For additional information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.

Showcasing SACIV at Community Events

Thank you to the World Affairs Council of San Antonio for inviting SACIV to participate in their "Around the World" multicultural fair on Tuesday, September 19th. We enjoyed meeting with local representatives of our city's many global organizations and sharing about our work with so many internationally-minded members of our community.

Stay Connected: Follow our Socials!

Stay up-to-date with our latest news and events by following us on

Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook! We share photos and stories from our events, as well as updates on our international visitors and community initiatives.

Thank you for your support of SACIV!

We look forward to continue building international friendships,

facilitating exchange of ideas, fostering cultural understanding,

and promoting San Antonio as an international city.