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Skype connects Hampton, Polish students
"Maybe next time, we can have a jam session." It's an invitation that teen musicians share with friends all the time, but this one came from Max, a student approximately 4,500 miles away in Poland to students at Hampton High School. The Hampton students shared a classroom discussion Friday afternoon with their peers at Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace, a private high school in Warsaw. The Skype session was arranged through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, in conjunction with a visit from Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Ryszard Schnepf. Click here to read the complete article. |
International travel dreams come true for kids via World Affairs Council
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will once again be sending a dozen local high-school juniors to as many countries on immersive trips that are "hugely transformative – it's an experience that transforms their experience of the world," says Annie M. Prucey, the Council's vice president and director of education programs. Click here to read the complete article. |
Amb. Delattre Speaks at World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
I would like to begin by thanking Dr. Steven Sokol, the president and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, and the board of directors for inviting me. Also, a special thanks to Jean-Pierre Collet, head of the honorary consul association in Pittsburgh. Click here to read the complete article. |
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It’s a great pleasure to be in this great city with our Consul general, Olivier Serot-Almeras, with our honorary consul in Pittsburgh, Jean-Dominique Le Garrec, and with our press attaché in Washington, Arnaud Guillois, and also with a representative of the Invest in France agency, Constance Breton.Bricolage launching 10th season
Bricolage Theater company is gearing up for its 10th season, which opens with the 24-hour scramble known as the Bricolage Urban Scrawl (B.U.S.), then heading into its play-development laboratory In the Raw, which this year will be held in a festival format. To find out more about the programming for 2013, click here to read the complete article. |
The Food Column: Welcoming newcomers with open hearts, homes
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Vibrant Pittsburgh is trying to expand the diversity of Pittsburgh's workforce.Could be the biggest ever welcome dinner in Pittsburgh
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It started, as most things do, with a compelling story. This one, unfortunately, was too sad.Egyptian ambassador: Peace treaty in Egypt’s ‘best interests’
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Despite ongoing demonstrations and political strife, new Egyptian Ambassador to the United States Mohamed M. Tawfik insists that Egypt is stable, both economically and diplomatically.Pittsburgh Magazine - Special One Young World Section
Dr. Steven E. Sokol, President and CEO, and Amiena Mahsoob, Deputy Director, Education Programs, are featured in the magazine section. Click here to read the special section. |
The October 2012 Pittsburgh Magazine special section covers the upcoming agenda items and much of what has gone into preparing to welcome 1,500 delegates from 196 countries. Admiral: Cuts to impact reshaping Navy Admiral: Cuts to impact reshaping Navy Egypt trying to attract Pittsburgh businesses RHS to host One Young World International Youth Forum Groenvlei goes global North Allegheny students place 5th in annual Euro Challenge Seeking grand ideas, Awesome Pittsburgh has money for good ones Baldwin part of International Student Summit, cybersecurity APT’s Rekortan sponsors the WorldRunners team for the Pittsburgh Marathon What to do tonight: Talking with William J. Dobson Goodwill Ambassador on Ice: Evan Kaufmann Scholarships give students international experience Governor Corbett Highlights Collaboration in Battling Cybercrime High School Students Think Globally and Compete Nationally in Upcoming WorldQuest Baldwin student gets chosen for Global Travel scholarship Canadian envoy confident of bridge Groups work to bring world to Pittsburgh and vice versa International Women's Day shines light on human trafficking 'in our backyard' Panel to address women’s issues, international affairs Festival brings 'creative spirit of the Netherlands' to Pittsburgh, envoy says High school teams to vie in WorldQuest France to take example from city of Pittsburgh French ambassador says his country is betting on American successes Baldwin High School to Host International Videoconference School Board Sees Plans for International Classrooms At Pine-Richland H.S. China gains in aluminum field Global summit to come to Pittsburgh in 2012 Opinion: German-US ties need new impetus Pittsburgh well represented at One Young World Pittsburgh a finalist for One Young World forum Longtime senator John Warner on stump for clean energy Pittsburgh-Area Students Win Summer “Experiment” Abroad Pittsburgh a contender to host One Young World Five young Burghers will fly to Zurich as top leaders for One Young World Coro Center for Civic Leadership Alumni Success Story: Baldwin Students & Cybersecurity: More than just Facebook Tips At Baldwin High summit, cybersecurity hits home for teens Students explore implications of potential economic woes Pittsburgh ready to host youth summit, mayor says Delegation pays tribute at Turkish bomb site American Group Gives Hand of Friendship to Turkish City Hagel's candor: The former senator calls for a new realism overseas One Young World Summit coming to Pittsburgh in 2012 Newsmaker: Ronald Reha Jr. Receives Donald E. Farr Award Hagel: Afghan war must end soon Global Travel Program brings overseas opportunities to students Ambassador notes city's link to India A delegation representing the World Affairs Council from Pittsburgh visited the Institute and Archive Region's Japanese expect rebound Woodland Hills Elementary Schools Host Nigerian Speaker Students discuss natural disasters through video conferencing summit Technology Links BHS Students to International Discussion Waging peace - International activist gets hyperlocal with Pittsburgh immigrants, activists Pop City Q & A: Steven E. Sokol, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Turkey tired of Mideast troubles A tribute to Belarus rebels Heinz Endowments in the Spotlight: Steven E. Sokol, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Now Hiring: Key Leadership Positions in Pittsburgh Leadership turnover in nonprofits may energize region Bethel Park native is a woman on a mission Pupils get glimpse of 2020 Students get scoop on cutting dependence on foreign oil U.S. Steel chief calls for enforcement of trade rules U.S. Steel CEO: Manufacturers need help to compete Cyberspace underbelly exposed during Cornell summit Student summit at Cornell High School examines cyber security Partnership allows students in Hampton, Tbilisi to connect Germany loses support for war World Affairs Council gives high school students a global view |
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