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For
Your
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International June
16, 2008
"Austin's International Newsletter"
A
Service of The International Business Institute
Austin
Community College
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The
Center for Latin American Commerce NEW!
Come
hear Richard Fisher, Federal Reserve Governor, Dallas,
speak at Texas State about the state of the economy, recent FED
actions, and key economic issues such as inflation confronting
the U.S. June 28 <More>
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Export
Finance
Experts
will discuss finance programs offered by the Small Business
Administration and the Export Import Bank of the United
States. This “Export
Finance” seminar will explore several topics on funding your
exports including: working capital, financing foreign sales or
insuring through foreign receivables. June 20 <More>
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Translators
and Interpreters
Going
international? Need interpreters to communicate with your foreign
business partners? Find a
professional translator or interpreter through the Austin Area
Translators and Interpreters Association. Founded in 1985, the
association recently opened its new office at the International
Center of Austin. <More>
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USEAC's Upcoming
International Events
<More>
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| EDUCATION AND
GOVERNMENT
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Cross Culture
Communication NEW!
Do
you have “cultural intelligence?”
That is, can you communicate effectively with people from
diverse cultural backgrounds?
We will use presentation, discussion, and small group exercises to
explore the basics of this vital skill set. A resource guide will
be provided. June 28 <More>
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Kids
German in Summer Classes
Summer
Samstagsschule (German Saturday School) for children ages 3-13. .
These interactive and activity-based classes run from 9:00 am to
noon and are conducted by native German speakers. The overall
focus is on learning through both creativity and playing. <More>
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CFP North
American Education
Stakeholders
interested in higher education collaboration in Mexico, the U.S.
and Canada are invited to submit presentation proposals for the
Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration's (CONAHEC)
Twelfth North American Higher Education Conference. October
8-10. <More>
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Border Energy
Forum
A
vibrant and growing economy consistent with a clean and healthy
environment for both sides of the border has been the vision
shared by Border Energy Forum participants and organizers since
the first forum was held in El Paso in 1994. October 23-24 <More>
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Foreign Policy Association
Take
a look at their website, sign up for one of the free newsletters, or join one of
their programs. You might even want to become a member! A great way to keep up
on international activities especially in an election year. <More>
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International Business
Institute
The
focus of the programs offered by the International Business Institute at Austin
Community College is the certification of graduates as Certified Global
Business Professionals, a competency designation certified by NASBITE,
International.
<More>
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| CULTURAL AND SOCIAL
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The Puerto
Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Join
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance in as we bring our primera raíz, Taínos
of El Concilio Taíno Guatu-Ma-Cu a Borikén direct from
Puerto Rico, to share the stage and bring our community a
life-changing, first-time experience in Taíno music and
dance.This all-live music and dance production will also debut
Pelea de Gallos, a PRFDance original estampa, featuring surprise
guest and gifted cuatrista, Orlando Laureano, direct from the Isla
del Encanto. June 21-22 <More>
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Italian
Festival
Join
us, with your Family and Friends for lots of Fun and
Entertainment! FERRARI Car Show, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia & Ducati
scooters, Olive oil Tasting, Art & Crafts, Portraits, Italian
Fashion, Italian Food, Gelato, Espresso, Wine, Live Music,
Lyric Opera, Face Painting, Roman Massages, Jewelry, Bocce Games,
Mediterranean Belly Dancing, Renaissance Dance Balloon Twister
&Clown, and much more! September 14 <More>
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ALMA
The
mission of Austin Latino Music Association is to increase
knowledge and awareness in the community about local musicians
and important historical figures in Austin’s Latino music
scene, provide exposure and resources to local musicians, and to
foster the development of young musicians who will keep Latino
musical styles and traditions alive in the Capitol City.<More>
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Cultural
Embrace
Cultural
Embrace pre-arranges and guarantees placements for individuals and
groups to volunteer, intern, work, teach, take cultural classes,
and travel abroad to Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe,
and Latin America. <More>
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Host an
Exchange Student NEW!
Looking
for families to host foreign exchange students for 4 to 9 months.
These students are from all over the world and will attend an area
high school. They come with insurance and spending money. The host
family provides a bed and meals when at home. The student is
responsible for all other expenses. It a rewarding experience and
provides a lifetime of memories. 825-2288 <More>
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