www.micglobe.org | 612.625.4421 SUMMER 2014 EDITION | Bringing the World to Minnesota and Minnesota to the World MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER JOIN THE CONVERSATION | 1 MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER JOIN THE CONVERSATION | 1 Celebrating 60 years Communiqué Wednesday, July 23 GlobalSocial with International Visitors Here is a great opportunity for MIC members to meet fascinating international visitors, who are emerging leaders in their own countries, at an informal social event – a chance for you to learn about their cultures and countries, and for them to meet “real” Americans. ese international visitors from Cambodia, Croatia, Grenada, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turkey are all working with young people. eir backgrounds are varied – ranging from a documentary film maker with Al Jazeera, to working with the Roma and indigenous people, to running government programs that encourage civic participation and awareness among youth, to encouraging teens and young adults of all political ideologies and religious backgrounds to unite for common causes and national unity. Hear about the impact of this program at the local and international level, while giving a warm Minnesota welcome to these visitors. Remember this is a program for MIC members only – but you are welcome to bring a guest! When: Wednesday, July 23; 5:30 – 7:30 P Where: University Club, Terrace Room, 420 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. On-street parking available Cost: Free for MIC members and their guests; complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages included, cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED Monday, July 28 enRoute to Developing a Global Mindset Receive a business card with one or both hands? Exit a room by turning and walking forward or backing out? Bow or shake hands? e differences in working across cultures may surprise you! Join other aspiring internationalists at MIC’s enRoute as we continue our series on developing a global mindset. Our panel of experts will offer a primer on what intercultural competence is, why it matters in today’s global workforce, and how you can develop it to work more effectively across cultures. You’ll come away with applicable insights and new professional connections. e program will also feature small group discussion, a Q & A period, and time for networking. When: Monday, July 28; 5:30 – 7:30 P Where: Republic at Seven Corners, 221 Cedar Avenue S., Minneapolis Cost: MIC members, corporate members and students $5; Non-members $15; complimentary hors d’oeuvres; cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. is program is made possible by a generous giſt in honor of Katherine W. Merriam. FREE EVENT FOR MIC MEMBERS ONLY e Minnesota International Center’s enRoute program series engages globally-minded emerging leaders through discussion and networking around international career development.
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www.micglobe.org | 612.625.4421 SUMMER 2014 EDITION | Bringing the Wor ld to Minnesota and Minnesota to the Wor ld
MINNESOTA INTERNAT IONAL CENTER J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 1MINNESOTA INTERNAT IONAL CENTER J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 1
Celebrating 60 years
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT MICGLOBE.ORG
Summer 2014 EDITION
Celebrating 60 years
1901 University Avenue, SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-2025
Snap it.Use a QR code reader on your mobile phone to access details about MIC programs and cosponsored events.
CommuniquéCommuniqué
Wednesday, July 23 GlobalSocial with International Visitors Here is a great opportunity for MIC members to meet fascinating international visitors, who are emerging leaders in their own countries, at an informal social event – a chance for you to learn about their cultures and countries, and for them to meet “real” Americans. These international visitors from Cambodia, Croatia, Grenada, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turkey are all working with young people. Their backgrounds are varied – ranging from a documentary film maker with Al Jazeera, to working with the Roma and indigenous people, to running government programs that encourage civic participation and awareness among youth, to encouraging teens and young adults of all political ideologies and religious backgrounds to unite for common causes and national unity. Hear about the impact of this program at the local and international level, while giving a warm Minnesota welcome to these visitors. Remember this is a program for MIC members only – but you are welcome to bring a guest!
When: Wednesday, July 23; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: University Club, Terrace Room, 420 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. On-street parking availableCost: Free for MIC members and their guests; complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages included, cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED
Monday, July 28 enRoute to Developing a Global Mindset Receive a business card with one or both hands? Exit a room by turning and walking forward or backing out? Bow or shake hands? The differences in working across cultures may surprise you! Join other aspiring internationalists at MIC’s enRoute as we continue our series on developing a global mindset. Our panel of experts will offer a primer on what intercultural competence is, why it matters in today’s global workforce, and how you can develop it to work more effectively across cultures. You’ll come away with applicable insights and new professional connections. The program will also feature small group discussion, a Q & A period, and time for networking.
When: Monday, July 28; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Republic at Seven Corners, 221 Cedar Avenue S., MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members and students $5; Non-members $15; complimentary hors d’oeuvres; cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED
GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. This program is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.
FREE EVENT FOR MIC MEMBERS ONLY
The Minnesota International Center’s enRoute program series engages globally-minded emerging leaders through discussion and networking around international career development.
Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué
MIC is wrapping up another very successful program year, culminating in the wonderful Celebration of México gala in June. It was a momentous year, as we celebrated our 60th anniversary, met the spring challenge grant (thanks to you, our generous donors), balanced MIC’s budget and settled into our new home in the heart of
the University of Minnesota campus. The upcoming year at MIC promises to be a period of strong programs and wider visibility in the community. A branding and marketing campaign is in its early stages and will ultimately give MIC a fresh look and feel in the year ahead. We have an excellent national and global reputation and want to have an even more visible and effective presence in our community. From education, policy, leadership and business, we bring together separate strands to create a fabric of international connections and promote global understanding – and we want our marketing and branding to reflect this. Noting that 2015 will be the 25th anniversary of German reunification, we have selected Germany as the next focus country! Alfred and Ingrid Harrison, two longtime friends of MIC have agreed to serve as honorary chairs of the Celebration of Germany, and we are already working closely with the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Minnesota, Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, to put together a year of learning more about Germany. This year’s successes wouldn’t have been possible without the wonderful support of MIC members and donors and I look forward to seeing you at the summer programs where I can thank you personally.
Letter from the President Premier ($50,000+)Medtronic, Inc.
Millennium ($30,000+)CargillGeneral Mills, Inc.Wells Fargo International Group
Senior Global ($20,000+)3MCarlsonDelta Air Lines
Global ($15,000+) Ecolab Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc
Executive ($10,000+) Horton Holding, Inc.Target CorporationThe Mosaic Company
Leadership Patron ($5,000+) Best Buy. Inc. Colwell Industries, Inc.DLA Piper Donaldson Co., Inc.Dorsey & Whitney LLPFredrikson & Byron, P.A.KPMG LLPLand O’Lakes, Inc. *Propel Event Transportation ManagementRBC Wealth Management The Lakeland CompaniesUnitedHealth Group
Contributing Patron ($2,500+) U.S. BankWanner Engineering
Associate Patron ($1,000+)Bepex International LLCEide Bailly LLP *Global Tax Network (GTN) *Gray Plant MootyHGA Architects and Engineers *Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
Minnesota International Medicine *Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc *WTP Advisors
Associate Corporate ($500+)Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Global Language InstituteHamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. Julia Knight Inc. Minneapolis Downtown Council TripleInk
Sponsoring HotelRadisson Plaza Hotel
MIC CORPORATE MEMBERS
* MIC is pleased to welcome NEW corporate members
We are grateful for your contributions to MIC - we know there are many worthy organizations vying for your support. MIC’s mission to connect Minnesotans to the world with its differing cultures and complex issues, forging strong personal connections along the way, is only possible because people like you share these values. So, THANK YOU!
Thank you.The Minnesota International Center met the match, and your support to the annual operating fund was doubled!
Don’t get caught on the hop
Make a note of these programs on your calendar and watch for complete
details as they become available.
Find MIC on Facebook
Connect with MIC via LinkedIn
Æ September: September 10 Global Conversations – China’s Foreign Policy
September 17 Freedom and Power in the Digital Age with Google representative
September 25 GlobalSocial
Æ October: October 10 Great Decisions Conference on Energy Independence
October 16 China Town Hall Forum
Æ November: November 12 Global Conversations – Turkey’s Challenges
November 13 Doing Business in Germany
Æ December: December 5 WorldQuest
December 10 Global Conversations – Israel & the U.S.
MIC’s 2015 focus country GERMANY
Watch for programs about German culture, cuisine, business and foreign policy in the upcoming year
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Remember this is a FREE event for high school teams. Find out more on our website or by con-tacting Ann Smith, Global Educa-tion Manager, at 612.625.1467
ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
2015 J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 2 | 5
Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué Bringing the World to Minnesota and Minnesota to the World Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué
When: Tuesday, August 19; 6:00 – 8:00 PWhere: Kitchen in the Market, Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, MinneapolisCost: MIC members and guests $45; Nonmembers $65. Includes dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages will NOT be available. Advance registration REQUIRED
Tuesday, August 19 Culture through Cuisine – Latin America Come to MIC’s Culture through Cuisine for some summer dining fun. Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard will offer a lively presentation and delicious buffet dinner at Kitchen in the Market. Her cookbook, Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine With A Cultural Flair (AmaliaLLC.com), is a bestseller and recent winner of “Best Foreign Cuisine Book in USA” by Gourmand World Cookbooks. The evening will begin with a Mexican Rosa de Jamaica (hibiscus non-alcoholic beverage), accompanied by Venezuelan Cachapas (mini corn cakes filled with cheese). The dinner buffet will offer Guatemalan Enchilada Ensalada (spiced beef, marinated vegetables, egg wedges, fresh herbs, lettuce and crispy tortilla julienne); Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (spicy rice with black beans, cilantro, bell peppers, and bacon); Cuban Roast Pork (braised citrus-sauce marinated pork roast); Nicaraguan Vigorón (yucca topped with spicy lime-cabbage slaw and pork cracklings) and Brazilian Pão de Queijo (cheese buns) Dessert will be Latin Caribbean Coctel de Frutas (seasonal fruit with passion fruit-rum juice). Doesn’t just reading this make you hungry?
On Wednesday, August 13, MIC is offering the first of its 2nd Wednesday-of-the- month conversations about foreign policy topics. There will be a presen-tation, followed by a facilitated discussion, about the intersection between the global food system and the evolving climate. A changing climate threatens to wreak havoc on already insecure and vulnerable populations. What policy options and agriculture innovations offer the best hope of producing more food with fewer resources? Join the conversation!
Wednesday, August 13 Global Conversations – Food and Climate
Future topics for Global Conversations will be China’s Foreign Policy, Turkey’s Challenges and Israel & the U.S.
Cosponsor: Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library
When: Wednesday, August 13; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Central Library, Mary and David Doty Board Room, 2nd Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall. Pay parking is available in the library’s ramp.Cost: FREE and open to all Advance registration REQUESTED
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Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
“This is Latin America: Lands of cultural diversity, rich in customs and ancient traditions, of family-oriented and friendly people, of hot music and
exotic cuisines.” ~ A. Moreno-Damgaard
Culture through Cuisine is an ongoing program presented by the Minnesota International Center that combines cultural appreciation and awareness with culinary discovery and enjoyment.
CLASSROOM CONNECTION
At MIC’s recent Celebration of México, the Fund-A-Need Ask raised over $40,000 in support for Classroom Connection. Classroom Connection is at the heart of MIC’s mission to promote global understanding and an appreciation for cultural differences. Teachers integrate the program into their curriculum and find it a perfect way to bring lessons to life, while also meeting state academic standards for global studies in 2nd and 3rd grades. These funds will be used to keep the program affordable for schools, to increase staff capacity, and for training, transportation and materials so that last year’s pilot program can be expanded into more schools.
“Classroom Connection is exactly what our schools need right now.” ~ St. Paul School Principal
WHAT ADMINISTRATORS SAY
“This project has changed my life. I have learned so much from sharing my culture with 2nd graders , including many things I didn’t notice about my own culture. Classroom Connection is so amazing, it helps us enhance relationships between different cultures by improving our knowledge.” ~ Janna, Medical Student from Dominican Republic
WHAT SPEAKERS SAY
“There’s really no effective substitute for a native citizen when it comes to instructing and exposing children to world cultures.” ~ Bloomington 3rd Grade Teacher
WHAT TEACHERS SAY
“It’s official. You have made Brazil my all-time favorite country in the world. Can I hug you?” ~ 2nd Grade Student
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s team in Washington, D.C. where they represented Minnesota at the National Academic WorldQuest Competition.
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A wonderful time was had by all who attended the Celebration of México Gala!
SAVE THE DATEWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
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Celebrating 60 years
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT MICGLOBE.ORG
Summer 2014 EDITION
Celebrating 60 years
1901 University Avenue, SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-2025
Snap it.Use a QR code reader on your mobile phone to access details about MIC programs and cosponsored events.
CommuniquéCommuniqué
Wednesday, July 23 GlobalSocial with International Visitors Here is a great opportunity for MIC members to meet fascinating international visitors, who are emerging leaders in their own countries, at an informal social event – a chance for you to learn about their cultures and countries, and for them to meet “real” Americans. These international visitors from Cambodia, Croatia, Grenada, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turkey are all working with young people. Their backgrounds are varied – ranging from a documentary film maker with Al Jazeera, to working with the Roma and indigenous people, to running government programs that encourage civic participation and awareness among youth, to encouraging teens and young adults of all political ideologies and religious backgrounds to unite for common causes and national unity. Hear about the impact of this program at the local and international level, while giving a warm Minnesota welcome to these visitors. Remember this is a program for MIC members only – but you are welcome to bring a guest!
When: Wednesday, July 23; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: University Club, Terrace Room, 420 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. On-street parking availableCost: Free for MIC members and their guests; complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages included, cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED
Monday, July 28 enRoute to Developing a Global Mindset Receive a business card with one or both hands? Exit a room by turning and walking forward or backing out? Bow or shake hands? The differences in working across cultures may surprise you! Join other aspiring internationalists at MIC’s enRoute as we continue our series on developing a global mindset. Our panel of experts will offer a primer on what intercultural competence is, why it matters in today’s global workforce, and how you can develop it to work more effectively across cultures. You’ll come away with applicable insights and new professional connections. The program will also feature small group discussion, a Q & A period, and time for networking.
When: Monday, July 28; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Republic at Seven Corners, 221 Cedar Avenue S., MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members and students $5; Non-members $15; complimentary hors d’oeuvres; cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED
GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. This program is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.
FREE EVENT FOR MIC MEMBERS ONLY
The Minnesota International Center’s enRoute program series engages globally-minded emerging leaders through discussion and networking around international career development.
Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué
MIC is wrapping up another very successful program year, culminating in the wonderful Celebration of México gala in June. It was a momentous year, as we celebrated our 60th anniversary, met the spring challenge grant (thanks to you, our generous donors), balanced MIC’s budget and settled into our new home in the heart of
the University of Minnesota campus. The upcoming year at MIC promises to be a period of strong programs and wider visibility in the community. A branding and marketing campaign is in its early stages and will ultimately give MIC a fresh look and feel in the year ahead. We have an excellent national and global reputation and want to have an even more visible and effective presence in our community. From education, policy, leadership and business, we bring together separate strands to create a fabric of international connections and promote global understanding – and we want our marketing and branding to reflect this. Noting that 2015 will be the 25th anniversary of German reunification, we have selected Germany as the next focus country! Alfred and Ingrid Harrison, two longtime friends of MIC have agreed to serve as honorary chairs of the Celebration of Germany, and we are already working closely with the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Minnesota, Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, to put together a year of learning more about Germany. This year’s successes wouldn’t have been possible without the wonderful support of MIC members and donors and I look forward to seeing you at the summer programs where I can thank you personally.
Letter from the President Premier ($50,000+)Medtronic, Inc.
Millennium ($30,000+)CargillGeneral Mills, Inc.Wells Fargo International Group
Senior Global ($20,000+)3MCarlsonDelta Air Lines
Global ($15,000+) Ecolab Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc
Executive ($10,000+) Horton Holding, Inc.Target CorporationThe Mosaic Company
Leadership Patron ($5,000+) Best Buy. Inc. Colwell Industries, Inc.DLA Piper Donaldson Co., Inc.Dorsey & Whitney LLPFredrikson & Byron, P.A.KPMG LLPLand O’Lakes, Inc. *Propel Event Transportation ManagementRBC Wealth Management The Lakeland CompaniesUnitedHealth Group
Contributing Patron ($2,500+) U.S. BankWanner Engineering
Associate Patron ($1,000+)Bepex International LLCEide Bailly LLP *Global Tax Network (GTN) *Gray Plant MootyHGA Architects and Engineers *Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
Minnesota International Medicine *Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc *WTP Advisors
Associate Corporate ($500+)Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Global Language InstituteHamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. Julia Knight Inc. Minneapolis Downtown Council TripleInk
Sponsoring HotelRadisson Plaza Hotel
MIC CORPORATE MEMBERS
* MIC is pleased to welcome NEW corporate members
We are grateful for your contributions to MIC - we know there are many worthy organizations vying for your support. MIC’s mission to connect Minnesotans to the world with its differing cultures and complex issues, forging strong personal connections along the way, is only possible because people like you share these values. So, THANK YOU!
Thank you.The Minnesota International Center met the match, and your support to the annual operating fund was doubled!
Don’t get caught on the hop
Make a note of these programs on your calendar and watch for complete
details as they become available.
Find MIC on Facebook
Connect with MIC via LinkedIn
Æ September: September 10 Global Conversations – China’s Foreign Policy
September 17 Freedom and Power in the Digital Age with Google representative
September 25 GlobalSocial
Æ October: October 10 Great Decisions Conference on Energy Independence
October 16 China Town Hall Forum
Æ November: November 12 Global Conversations – Turkey’s Challenges
November 13 Doing Business in Germany
Æ December: December 5 WorldQuest
December 10 Global Conversations – Israel & the U.S.
MIC’s 2015 focus country GERMANY
Watch for programs about German culture, cuisine, business and foreign policy in the upcoming year
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Remember this is a FREE event for high school teams. Find out more on our website or by con-tacting Ann Smith, Global Educa-tion Manager, at 612.625.1467
ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
2015 J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 2 | 5
Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué Bringing the World to Minnesota and Minnesota to the World Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué
When: Tuesday, August 19; 6:00 – 8:00 PWhere: Kitchen in the Market, Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, MinneapolisCost: MIC members and guests $45; Nonmembers $65. Includes dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages will NOT be available. Advance registration REQUIRED
Tuesday, August 19 Culture through Cuisine – Latin America Come to MIC’s Culture through Cuisine for some summer dining fun. Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard will offer a lively presentation and delicious buffet dinner at Kitchen in the Market. Her cookbook, Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine With A Cultural Flair (AmaliaLLC.com), is a bestseller and recent winner of “Best Foreign Cuisine Book in USA” by Gourmand World Cookbooks. The evening will begin with a Mexican Rosa de Jamaica (hibiscus non-alcoholic beverage), accompanied by Venezuelan Cachapas (mini corn cakes filled with cheese). The dinner buffet will offer Guatemalan Enchilada Ensalada (spiced beef, marinated vegetables, egg wedges, fresh herbs, lettuce and crispy tortilla julienne); Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (spicy rice with black beans, cilantro, bell peppers, and bacon); Cuban Roast Pork (braised citrus-sauce marinated pork roast); Nicaraguan Vigorón (yucca topped with spicy lime-cabbage slaw and pork cracklings) and Brazilian Pão de Queijo (cheese buns) Dessert will be Latin Caribbean Coctel de Frutas (seasonal fruit with passion fruit-rum juice). Doesn’t just reading this make you hungry?
On Wednesday, August 13, MIC is offering the first of its 2nd Wednesday-of-the- month conversations about foreign policy topics. There will be a presen-tation, followed by a facilitated discussion, about the intersection between the global food system and the evolving climate. A changing climate threatens to wreak havoc on already insecure and vulnerable populations. What policy options and agriculture innovations offer the best hope of producing more food with fewer resources? Join the conversation!
Wednesday, August 13 Global Conversations – Food and Climate
Future topics for Global Conversations will be China’s Foreign Policy, Turkey’s Challenges and Israel & the U.S.
Cosponsor: Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library
When: Wednesday, August 13; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Central Library, Mary and David Doty Board Room, 2nd Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall. Pay parking is available in the library’s ramp.Cost: FREE and open to all Advance registration REQUESTED
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Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
“This is Latin America: Lands of cultural diversity, rich in customs and ancient traditions, of family-oriented and friendly people, of hot music and
exotic cuisines.” ~ A. Moreno-Damgaard
Culture through Cuisine is an ongoing program presented by the Minnesota International Center that combines cultural appreciation and awareness with culinary discovery and enjoyment.
CLASSROOM CONNECTION
At MIC’s recent Celebration of México, the Fund-A-Need Ask raised over $40,000 in support for Classroom Connection. Classroom Connection is at the heart of MIC’s mission to promote global understanding and an appreciation for cultural differences. Teachers integrate the program into their curriculum and find it a perfect way to bring lessons to life, while also meeting state academic standards for global studies in 2nd and 3rd grades. These funds will be used to keep the program affordable for schools, to increase staff capacity, and for training, transportation and materials so that last year’s pilot program can be expanded into more schools.
“Classroom Connection is exactly what our schools need right now.” ~ St. Paul School Principal
WHAT ADMINISTRATORS SAY
“This project has changed my life. I have learned so much from sharing my culture with 2nd graders , including many things I didn’t notice about my own culture. Classroom Connection is so amazing, it helps us enhance relationships between different cultures by improving our knowledge.” ~ Janna, Medical Student from Dominican Republic
WHAT SPEAKERS SAY
“There’s really no effective substitute for a native citizen when it comes to instructing and exposing children to world cultures.” ~ Bloomington 3rd Grade Teacher
WHAT TEACHERS SAY
“It’s official. You have made Brazil my all-time favorite country in the world. Can I hug you?” ~ 2nd Grade Student
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s team in Washington, D.C. where they represented Minnesota at the National Academic WorldQuest Competition.
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A wonderful time was had by all who attended the Celebration of México Gala!
SAVE THE DATEWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Remember this is a FREE event for high school teams. Find out more on our website or by con-tacting Ann Smith, Global Educa-tion Manager, at 612.625.1467
ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
2015 J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 2 | 5
Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué Bringing the World to Minnesota and Minnesota to the World Summer 2014 Edition | Communiqué
When: Tuesday, August 19; 6:00 – 8:00 PWhere: Kitchen in the Market, Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, MinneapolisCost: MIC members and guests $45; Nonmembers $65. Includes dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages will NOT be available. Advance registration REQUIRED
Tuesday, August 19 Culture through Cuisine – Latin America Come to MIC’s Culture through Cuisine for some summer dining fun. Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard will offer a lively presentation and delicious buffet dinner at Kitchen in the Market. Her cookbook, Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine With A Cultural Flair (AmaliaLLC.com), is a bestseller and recent winner of “Best Foreign Cuisine Book in USA” by Gourmand World Cookbooks. The evening will begin with a Mexican Rosa de Jamaica (hibiscus non-alcoholic beverage), accompanied by Venezuelan Cachapas (mini corn cakes filled with cheese). The dinner buffet will offer Guatemalan Enchilada Ensalada (spiced beef, marinated vegetables, egg wedges, fresh herbs, lettuce and crispy tortilla julienne); Costa Rican Gallo Pinto (spicy rice with black beans, cilantro, bell peppers, and bacon); Cuban Roast Pork (braised citrus-sauce marinated pork roast); Nicaraguan Vigorón (yucca topped with spicy lime-cabbage slaw and pork cracklings) and Brazilian Pão de Queijo (cheese buns) Dessert will be Latin Caribbean Coctel de Frutas (seasonal fruit with passion fruit-rum juice). Doesn’t just reading this make you hungry?
On Wednesday, August 13, MIC is offering the first of its 2nd Wednesday-of-the- month conversations about foreign policy topics. There will be a presen-tation, followed by a facilitated discussion, about the intersection between the global food system and the evolving climate. A changing climate threatens to wreak havoc on already insecure and vulnerable populations. What policy options and agriculture innovations offer the best hope of producing more food with fewer resources? Join the conversation!
Wednesday, August 13 Global Conversations – Food and Climate
Future topics for Global Conversations will be China’s Foreign Policy, Turkey’s Challenges and Israel & the U.S.
Cosponsor: Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library
When: Wednesday, August 13; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Central Library, Mary and David Doty Board Room, 2nd Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall. Pay parking is available in the library’s ramp.Cost: FREE and open to all Advance registration REQUESTED
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Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
“This is Latin America: Lands of cultural diversity, rich in customs and ancient traditions, of family-oriented and friendly people, of hot music and
exotic cuisines.” ~ A. Moreno-Damgaard
Culture through Cuisine is an ongoing program presented by the Minnesota International Center that combines cultural appreciation and awareness with culinary discovery and enjoyment.
CLASSROOM CONNECTION
At MIC’s recent Celebration of México, the Fund-A-Need Ask raised over $40,000 in support for Classroom Connection. Classroom Connection is at the heart of MIC’s mission to promote global understanding and an appreciation for cultural differences. Teachers integrate the program into their curriculum and find it a perfect way to bring lessons to life, while also meeting state academic standards for global studies in 2nd and 3rd grades. These funds will be used to keep the program affordable for schools, to increase staff capacity, and for training, transportation and materials so that last year’s pilot program can be expanded into more schools.
“Classroom Connection is exactly what our schools need right now.” ~ St. Paul School Principal
WHAT ADMINISTRATORS SAY
“This project has changed my life. I have learned so much from sharing my culture with 2nd graders , including many things I didn’t notice about my own culture. Classroom Connection is so amazing, it helps us enhance relationships between different cultures by improving our knowledge.” ~ Janna, Medical Student from Dominican Republic
WHAT SPEAKERS SAY
“There’s really no effective substitute for a native citizen when it comes to instructing and exposing children to world cultures.” ~ Bloomington 3rd Grade Teacher
WHAT TEACHERS SAY
“It’s official. You have made Brazil my all-time favorite country in the world. Can I hug you?” ~ 2nd Grade Student
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s team in Washington, D.C. where they represented Minnesota at the National Academic WorldQuest Competition.
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A wonderful time was had by all who attended the Celebration of México Gala!
SAVE THE DATEWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Nonprofit Organization
US POSTAGE
P A I DService Printers
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www.micglobe.org | 612.625.4421 SUMMER 2014 EDITION | Bringing the Wor ld to Minnesota and Minnesota to the Wor ld
MINNESOTA INTERNAT IONAL CENTER J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 1MINNESOTA INTERNAT IONAL CENTER J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N | 1
Celebrating 60 years
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT MICGLOBE.ORG
Summer 2014 EDITION
Celebrating 60 years
1901 University Avenue, SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-2025
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Wednesday, July 23 GlobalSocial with International Visitors Here is a great opportunity for MIC members to meet fascinating international visitors, who are emerging leaders in their own countries, at an informal social event – a chance for you to learn about their cultures and countries, and for them to meet “real” Americans. These international visitors from Cambodia, Croatia, Grenada, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turkey are all working with young people. Their backgrounds are varied – ranging from a documentary film maker with Al Jazeera, to working with the Roma and indigenous people, to running government programs that encourage civic participation and awareness among youth, to encouraging teens and young adults of all political ideologies and religious backgrounds to unite for common causes and national unity. Hear about the impact of this program at the local and international level, while giving a warm Minnesota welcome to these visitors. Remember this is a program for MIC members only – but you are welcome to bring a guest!
When: Wednesday, July 23; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: University Club, Terrace Room, 420 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. On-street parking availableCost: Free for MIC members and their guests; complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages included, cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED
Monday, July 28 enRoute to Developing a Global Mindset Receive a business card with one or both hands? Exit a room by turning and walking forward or backing out? Bow or shake hands? The differences in working across cultures may surprise you! Join other aspiring internationalists at MIC’s enRoute as we continue our series on developing a global mindset. Our panel of experts will offer a primer on what intercultural competence is, why it matters in today’s global workforce, and how you can develop it to work more effectively across cultures. You’ll come away with applicable insights and new professional connections. The program will also feature small group discussion, a Q & A period, and time for networking.
When: Monday, July 28; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Republic at Seven Corners, 221 Cedar Avenue S., MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members and students $5; Non-members $15; complimentary hors d’oeuvres; cash bar available Advance registration REQUESTED
GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. This program is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.
FREE EVENT FOR MIC MEMBERS ONLY
The Minnesota International Center’s enRoute program series engages globally-minded emerging leaders through discussion and networking around international career development.
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MIC is wrapping up another very successful program year, culminating in the wonderful Celebration of México gala in June. It was a momentous year, as we celebrated our 60th anniversary, met the spring challenge grant (thanks to you, our generous donors), balanced MIC’s budget and settled into our new home in the heart of
the University of Minnesota campus. The upcoming year at MIC promises to be a period of strong programs and wider visibility in the community. A branding and marketing campaign is in its early stages and will ultimately give MIC a fresh look and feel in the year ahead. We have an excellent national and global reputation and want to have an even more visible and effective presence in our community. From education, policy, leadership and business, we bring together separate strands to create a fabric of international connections and promote global understanding – and we want our marketing and branding to reflect this. Noting that 2015 will be the 25th anniversary of German reunification, we have selected Germany as the next focus country! Alfred and Ingrid Harrison, two longtime friends of MIC have agreed to serve as honorary chairs of the Celebration of Germany, and we are already working closely with the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Minnesota, Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, to put together a year of learning more about Germany. This year’s successes wouldn’t have been possible without the wonderful support of MIC members and donors and I look forward to seeing you at the summer programs where I can thank you personally.
Letter from the President Premier ($50,000+)Medtronic, Inc.
Millennium ($30,000+)CargillGeneral Mills, Inc.Wells Fargo International Group
Senior Global ($20,000+)3MCarlsonDelta Air Lines
Global ($15,000+) Ecolab Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc
Executive ($10,000+) Horton Holding, Inc.Target CorporationThe Mosaic Company
Leadership Patron ($5,000+) Best Buy. Inc. Colwell Industries, Inc.DLA Piper Donaldson Co., Inc.Dorsey & Whitney LLPFredrikson & Byron, P.A.KPMG LLPLand O’Lakes, Inc. *Propel Event Transportation ManagementRBC Wealth Management The Lakeland CompaniesUnitedHealth Group
Contributing Patron ($2,500+) U.S. BankWanner Engineering
Associate Patron ($1,000+)Bepex International LLCEide Bailly LLP *Global Tax Network (GTN) *Gray Plant MootyHGA Architects and Engineers *Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
Minnesota International Medicine *Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc *WTP Advisors
Associate Corporate ($500+)Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Global Language InstituteHamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. Julia Knight Inc. Minneapolis Downtown Council TripleInk
Sponsoring HotelRadisson Plaza Hotel
MIC CORPORATE MEMBERS
* MIC is pleased to welcome NEW corporate members
We are grateful for your contributions to MIC - we know there are many worthy organizations vying for your support. MIC’s mission to connect Minnesotans to the world with its differing cultures and complex issues, forging strong personal connections along the way, is only possible because people like you share these values. So, THANK YOU!
Thank you.The Minnesota International Center met the match, and your support to the annual operating fund was doubled!
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Æ September: September 10 Global Conversations – China’s Foreign Policy
September 17 Freedom and Power in the Digital Age with Google representative
September 25 GlobalSocial
Æ October: October 10 Great Decisions Conference on Energy Independence
October 16 China Town Hall Forum
Æ November: November 12 Global Conversations – Turkey’s Challenges
November 13 Doing Business in Germany
Æ December: December 5 WorldQuest
December 10 Global Conversations – Israel & the U.S.
MIC’s 2015 focus country GERMANY
Watch for programs about German culture, cuisine, business and foreign policy in the upcoming year
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