Winter 2010

Taste of 7 Continents  

NEW DATE 

YOU

ARE

INVITED!

NEW Date: Thurs, Feb. 25, '10

Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm

Place: Congregation Emanuel Address: 51 Grape St., Denver

Price: This event is free to attend but donations will be greatly appreciated.

Description:

Join us for a fun and educational evening of wine, tastes, presentations and entertainment from all seven of our continents.  This unique event takes you on a world tour through delightful delicacies, lovely libations, and exciting entertainment including Henna presentation and a dance performance by the Great Wall Chinese Academy, among many others. There will even be a special presentation by Jon Emanuel, Executive Chef at Project Angel Heart; former Executive Chef at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica.

Please join us and learn more about the exciting upcoming events and participants for DIP's Spring 2010.

Click HERE for more information and to RSVP.  We hope you can join us!

Note: Due to the snowstorm on October 29, 2009, this event had been postponed to the new date of 2/25/10.

Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help!

Volunteering for DIP is an excellent opportunity for you to broaden your worldly perspective by interacting with intelligent and hard-working individuals from all over the world .

We are currently updating DIP's volunteer database.  Even if you think you are already on our volunteer list, please take a moment to complete our online form so we can be sure to offer opportunities that are of interest to you!

Volunteer Opportunities: 

 Fireside Events

 - Participant Presentation Support

 - Logistics

 - Host or Hostess 

 Host Family Committee 

 Marketing & Development

 - Events Committee

 - Communications and PR  Committee 

 Participant Committee

 - Orientation Committee

 - Cultural Events & Activities Committee

 Partnerships

 Other
 - Site Visit scheduling
 - Computer/database
 - Annual Event Planning

Click here to apply online

Refer DIP

Do you have friends or family members in other countries who may be interested in coming to the U.S. through the DIP mentorship program?   Let us know.

Screening of WATER FIRST: Reaching the Millennium Development Goals

November 17, 2009 at University of Denver

Several International Organizations in Denver worked together to organize and fund the screening of a thought-provoking documentary on Malawi Freshwater Project and its founder, Charles Banda (former participant of DIP and intern at Project C.U.R.E.).  The educational film was directed by Amy Hart.  The event was attended by many globally-minded Denver community members, water purification experts, and fans of Charles Banda.

The film conveys the critical importance of clean water and sanitation in achieving all of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and relieving global poverty. Water For People continues to support and partner with Banda and the Malawi Freshwater Project.

Korbel School of International Studies was an additional sponsor of this event.

Clockwise from the left: Heidi Rickels, Project CURE; Katie Burke, Executive Director of DIP ; Dr. James W. Jackson, Founder of Project C.U.R.E.; Ned Breslin, CEO, Water for People;  Charles Banda, Founder of Malawi Freshwater Project , former DIP participant, intern at Project C.U.R.E., and partner of Water for People.

Daniele - Brest, France

The Denver International Program is thrilled to team up with Denver Sister Cities International and Denver Center for International Studies to host Daniele from Brest, France.  Funding for Daniele's program was provided through a Denver Sister Cities International grant.  Daniele will be in Denver from February 25th - March 25th, 2010 and will be doing the majority of her training at Denver Center for International Studies.  She will take that training back to her school and implement in France.  Please click here if you are interested in volunteering to host/accompany Daniele on a cultural activity.  Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about fireside dates, where you can learn more about Daniele's experience in Denver and about teaching in her home town in France.

Library of Congress

Open World Leadership

5 Russian delegates

DIP and our Partner Organization CIPUSA have been honored with the grant to host 5 Russian delegates and a facilitator here in Denver for 10 days.  The Open World Leadership grant is sponsored by the Library of Congress.  The delegates are trained and interested in Environmental Issues.  Please click the following if you are interested in hosting a delegate, assisting with cultural activities, or know anyone involved with environmental issues along the front range who may be able to provide a site visit for these outstanding participants.

DIP Updates

Meet DIP's new Executive Director

Katie Burke, iMBA

Katie has had a diverse career including Business Consulting, Non-Profit Management, and Intercultural Coaching.  She earned her international MBA from Purdue University's Hannover Campus in Germany, which allowed for working closely with individuals from 26 different countries ranging from Uzbekistan to Ghana, South Korea to Columbia.  While working with classmates in this professional educational environment, Katie recognized the necessity for identifying and respecting different cultural behaviors and traditions in order to achieve successful and effective cross-cultural communications.  She then focused her studies, through theoretical instruction and first-hand experience, on cross-cultural communications.  She values international education and exposure as paramount pieces in the world integration puzzle.  Katie has traveled, worked, or studied in nearly 30 countries.

We need host families

The home stays (from as short as 10-day stays to the more typical 4-6 week stays) through DIP are a vital element of the program, greatly enriching the participant's experience - DIP host families make it all possible.  Host families provide the participants with a private room, private or shared bathroom, and some meals.  Participants have RTD bus passes and pay for their telephone calls.  While hosts receive no compensation, they may be eligible for a tax deduction.

If you're interested in hosting again or hosting for the first time, please let us know.  Hosting a DIP participant is fantastic way to learn about another culture and help DIP participants learn about life in Colorado.  As one host put it, "It's a great way to experience the world without leaving home!" For more information, email Jen Dunn at jenjamino@earthlink.net .