E-Newsletter – October 26, 2005 
from the Washington State Coalition for International Education

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Foreign language goes varsity
OregonLive.com - Portland, OR, USA 10/8/2005
... Portland is on track to become a nationally known school system for Chinese language immersion...

 

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Upcoming Events

For complete information, see: http://internationaledwa.org/calendar.htm.

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 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.

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!

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Highlighting New Members

 

Our members are organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and businesses that are aligned with the goals of the Washington State Coalition for International Education (see http://internationaledwa.org/contacts.htm)

PeaceJam Northwest new
PeaceJam is an international education program built around leading Nobel Peace Laureates who work personally with youth to pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody. The goal of PeaceJam is to inspire a new generation of peacemakers who will transform their local communities, themselves and the world.

Seattle Asian Art Museum new
Students and the general public are welcome to explore the Seattle Asian Art Museum's world-class permanent collection and frequent special exhibitions. Throughout the year, SAAM also organizes numerous exciting "hands-on" events, such as art demonstrations. Please note: SAAM will be closed until January, 14, 2006.

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