Save the date for the 2017 Inaugural Gala
WHAT
In advance of Inauguration Day, join Sister Cities International at the 2017 Inaugural Gala for an exciting gathering of diplomats, members of congress, municipal officials, and community and citizen leaders in celebration of the inauguration of our Honorary Chairperson, the President of the United States.
 WHEN
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WHERE
The Organization of American States
200 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Click here to book a hotel room at our special rate of $229/night at the Washington Marriott Hotel at Metro Center.
 TICKETS
Gala Ticket: $250
Gala Ticket - Young Professional Rate: $150
View sponsorship opportunities here.
REGISTER HERE!
For more information, visithttp://sistercities.org/inauguralgala.
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The latest from #SisterCitySunday
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#SisterCitySunday is an online campaign hosted by Sister Cities International and the Delegation for the European Union in the US, featuring dynamic content from each EU member state each Sunday, highlighting the importance of people-to-people relationships in global peace-building.
Follow along each week at http://medium.com/euintheus and join the conversation using #SisterCitySunday on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Click here to download a digital toolkit with ways for you to help spread the word. |
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Update: Locations added for the Young Artists and Authors Showcase nationwide tour
Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) finalist and grand prize winning artwork, writing, and photography pieces are currently touring throughout the U.S.!
YAAS will be traveling to the following communities in 2016-2017:
| Tour Dates | Tour Locations |
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| September 17-18, 2016 | Naperville, IL
Annual Naperville Riverwalk Fine Art Fair |
| October 18-27, 2016 | Fort Wayne, IN
The University of Saint Francis, Rolland Art Center |
| November 15-22, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
Holiday Folk Fair International - Wisconsin State Fair Park |
| December 5-23, 2016 | Durham, NC
To be announced |
| January 2-23, 2017 | Lakeland, FL
Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts |
February 2017
| Santa Fe, NM
To be announced |
| March 1-31, 2017 | Santa Clarita, CA
Valencia Public Library |
| April 2017 | Chandler, AZ
To be announced |
| May 1-31, 2017 | Delray Beach, FL
To be announced |
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Scholarships available for U.S. high school students to study abroad
 Attention sister city youth programs! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships for the following Department of State sponsored study abroad programs for U.S. high school students for 2017-18.
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to study one of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. The application deadline for summer 2017 and academic year 2017-2018 programs is October 27, 2016. Visit nsliforyouth.org for more information.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers merit-based scholarships to study for an academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey. This program increases understanding between people in the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Students live with host families, attend local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone project. Applications for academic year 2017-18 programs are due December 1, 2016. Visit yes-abroad.org for more information.
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships to study for an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at usagermanyscholarship.org.
For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit exchanges.state.gov. To receive printed brochures about our study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to youthprograms@state.gov.
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