LAST MONTH: ART MEETS WORLD, INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND EXCHANGE STORIES
Board Member of the Month: Linette Kuy
Linette is a native of Chicago, Illinois, who has lived in Cincinnati and works as a registered nurse and clinical administrator for Kuy Plastic Surgery.
Her international experience started at an early age as she grew up in a home with different faiths, embracing all ethnicity which led to a lifetime love of learning about other cultures, and travel.
She is an experienced legal nurse and has served on the Kindervelt board. Linette has a strong passion for promoting interfaith, multinational, cross-ethnic understanding and spiritual bridges that build a common humanity to global problems.
Linette joined our Board of Directors with the goal to enhance her international involvement. She along with the rest of the Board steer us towards a sustainable future by making sure our nonprofit has adequate resources to advance in our impact to promote global competence in our community.
Fall Series Launch: The Future of…
Starting October 16th, The World Affairs Council brings you its Fall Speaker Series: The Future of…
Topics and discussions ranging from The Future of Arctic, Failed, Failing, and Fragile States and China’s Maritime Aspirations. Feel the depth of these topics and concerns as we bring in experts from Washington D.C. Register today for following events.
October 16 | The Arctic Dr. Robert Rich, ARCUS
November 6 | Failed, Failing, and Fragile States Moeed Yusuf, USIP
December 4 | China’s Maritime Aspirations Lyle Goldstein, Naval War College
Welcome to our Full-Time Staff
Hannah Gerth, Manager of Communications and Programs
Please join us in congratulating Hannah Gerth as she transitions into her new role as the Manager of Communications and Programs.
Hannah joined the Council as a Public Ally, a program of AmeriCorps, back in September of 2017. During her service year, she implemented a marketing plan for the new website and brand launch. She managed all social media outlets, marketing materials for events, and assisted in the programming of our seasonal Speaker Series.
As the Manager of Communications and Programs, Hannah will continue to implement a marketing plan, creating marketing materials, managing social media outlets, and our world-class website. She currently plans the logistics for events and coordinates visits for diplomats and experts on global topics. In addition to implementing our Education Programs into local schools in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Her flexibility and passion for continuous learning helps her implement programs that truly bring diversity and inclusion to our community.
Arnela Hepner, Director of Special Projects
We are so excited to officially welcome Arnela Hepner back to our team as the Director of Special Projects.
Arnela spent the last year as an Education Consultant at the Council. She planned our two largest Education Programs – Academic WorldQuest, and the International Education Summit. She assisted in planning our 5th Annual One World Gala and supported the staff as a whole.
As the Director of Special Projects, Arnela will be focusing on the development of membership, program support through grant writing, and special large events such as the gala and annual education events.
Her optimism and belief in our mission shine through her work each day! As her goals are to bring funding to maximize and strengthen our current programs and elevate our brand.
FRENCH SOJOURN WITH MICHELLE HARPENAU
Join this exclusive, nine-day French sojourn in world-famous Provence and in the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions during the best time of year.
Cruise from Provençal Arles to historic Lyon along the fabled Rhône and Saône Rivers aboard the deluxe AMADEUS PROVENCE, launched in 2017.
Dock in the heart of port towns and visit the wonderfully preserved Roman Amphitheater in Arles, the medieval Papal Palace of Avignon, the Roman city of Orange and the legendary Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune. Enjoy a walking tour of Lyon and an excursion to the Beaujolais vineyards for a private wine tasting at the Château Montmelas.
From $3,995 per person – a savings of $1,000 if you book by December 4!
Learn more here.
ArtsWave Launch: Art Meets World, China & India
In October we will launch our new program Art Meets World supported by ArtsWave. Global Guides from India, China, Japan, and Mexico will present to Northern Kentucky elementary students on their country with the addition to an art project.
India, Rangoli
Mexico, Sugar Skull
Japan, Origami
China, Chinese Lanterns
“We are excited to have the Art Meets World project partially supported by the generosity of the community contributions to the ArtsWave campaign! Together through the project, students will learn about China, Japan, India, and Mexico! Additionally, students will develop an art project respective to each country.” – Arnela Hepner, Director of Special Projects
Interested in getting involved with this program as a Classroom Volunteer or Global Guide? Contact Hannah Gerth, hgerth@cincyworldaffairs.org for more information. Learn more here.
In Memoriam: Jan Sherbin
Jan Sherbin was a dedicated member and volunteer with the World Affairs Council. She helped to arrange professional and cultural exchanges for the Open World Program. Her husband, Sasha, also worked as an interpreter for these exchanges. Our thoughts go out to Sasha and family for their loss.
Jan recently published “Hip, Hippo, Hooray for Fiona!” a children’s book about Cincinnati’s famous hippopotamus. She won multiple prizes for other children’s stories
Helping with Open World professional exchange program: Jan Sherbin, Dotty Garrabrant, Carol Fencl, Bob Derge, Sonia Derge, Anita Marks, Ed Marks, Michelle Harpenau, Dick Fencl.
Thank you to all our International Education Sponsors!
We want to thank our 2018 Summit sponsors, AquiSense Technologies, Northern Kentucky University, World Affairs Committee of the Cincinnati Rotary Club, Nexigen, and Michele Mansfield for their support!
A special thank you to The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and Dover Foundation for their continued support.
The International Education Summit (IES) is a program designed to raise student awareness about global careers in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Professionals represent diverse expertise from governmental, community, business, and nonprofit organizations. Representatives of local universities are in attendance as well to inform students of study abroad opportunities. Each year, a different global topic is chosen and experts in that field discuss their role in approaching the issue.
This year we are so excited to work with AquiSense as they prepare a project based on our new theme: water!
Volunteers Needed: We need 18 more volunteers to Speed Network for our upcoming International Education Summit on Thursday, November 15th from 10 am – 11 am or 11 am – 12 pm.
Speed networkers discuss their local profession with any global aspects it may include.
To volunteer, contact Arnela Hepner, ahepner@cincyworldaffairs.org by Wednesday, October 31st.
Iraqi Visitor’s Video Editing Workshop
In July, the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program participated in a video editing workshop, which was filmed at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, capturing their views on leadership, their experiences, and future ambitions. In the workshop, they learned how to add background music, pictures, and titles to their videos. Students talked about important moments in their lives and memories they collected here in Cincinnati and their tour around the U.S. The video editing workshop was followed by a small tour of the University of Cincinnati.
World Affairs Council in the Community
Gorbachev: His Life and Times
On September 20, John and Francie Pepper hosted Professor William Taubman at the National Underground Freedom Center. Our staff and Board Chair had the opportunity to meet Professor Taubman and hear his presentation. Taubman is the author of Gorbachev: His Life and Times, and during his presentation, he spoke about Mikhail Gorbachev in great detail. He reminisced on the many interviews he had with him. Stating, “Why did he dream of democratizing and why did he fail?” He spoke of him as a confident, hopeful, optimistic, dreamer.
To learn more about William Taubman and his biography on Gorbachev, visit his website.
World Leaders Visit Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
In the month of September, the Council hosted two International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) from Belarus, India, Morocco, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Suriname, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, and the Republic of Kosovo.
Thank you to EWomen’s Network, CincyTech, Hamilton County Young Republicans, The European American Chamber of Commerce, for taking the time to meet with our delegates.
Five international delegates from Belarus, India, Morocco, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, and Suriname arrived late in the month to discuss Women Entrepreneurs and economic multipliers.
Here they are…
Eight international delegates from Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, and the Republic of Kosovo arrived in September to discuss Current U.S. Social, Political, and Economic Issues.
Here they are…
Diplomacy Salon
Our IVLP delegates from Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, and the Republic of Kosovo along with community members participated in a Citizen Exchange Workshop. This facilitated discussion covered the topic of Civic Participation in the US and Europe. The participants separated into two groups, discussing obstacles, challenges, and the actions that could be undertaken.
Thank you to our hosts, Catharina and Robert Toltzis for opening up their home to our delegates and community members.
Thank you to all participants from our community: Richard Lauf, Martin Wilhelmy, Alex Glandorf, and Nickol Mora.
OAK HILLS VISIT
The IVLP group from Europe titled “Current U.S. Social, Political, and Economic Issues.” from visited the Oak Hills High School to learn more about high school student perspectives.
They engaged with the students on topics such as gun violence and safety. Warm discussions and fun conversations included topics like trade and America’s relationship with Europe, the involvement of young people in local and national elections. Students and visitors broke up into smaller groups for more intimate discussions before coming back together to speak with the Superintendent and teachers.
This trip to meet and greet high school students was a mark of community engagement and also a greater sense of faith in American youth.
Our Upcoming Events
The One World Gala is up and live! Game on!! Thank you to the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation for their continued support.
Save the Date! Friday, February 16 at 6 PM Learn more here.
October 16 | The Future of the Arctic, Dr. Robert Rich, Executive Director of the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) Register here.
November 6 | The Future of Failed, Failing, & Fragile States with Moeed Yusuf, Associate Vice President, Asia Center, United States Institute of Peace Register here.
December 4 | China’s Maritime Aspirations with Lyle Goldstein, Associate Professor and Director, China Maritime Studies Institute, Naval War College Register here.
Hosting Opportunities
Upcoming International Events
October 19 |Fifth Third Bank Diversity Leadership Symposium
October 22 |Populism on the Rise in Germany and Europe
December 13 |Cyberwar and Cybersecurity – an evening with Rear Admiral Gene Price, former head of US Navy Cybersecurity
