SIETAR DC

February 2012 Event!

Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Decolonizing Intercultural Education and Training

Presenter: Paul Gorski

FEBRUARY 8, 2012:
6:30-8:30pm

George Washington University
Rome Hall Room 459

801 22nd St, NW

Washington, DC

January Event: The Global Mindset

“The Global Mindset® – the Bridge between the Intercultural and International Business Fields

Presenter: ŞIRIN Z. KOPRUCU

Date: January 24, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location:
Elliot School of International Affairs
George Washington University
1957 E Street, NW
Room B17

December Event: SIETAR DC Member Holiday Party!

SIETAR DC Members Only Event!

'Tis the Season to celebrate another great year and to ring in the new 2012 season. If you're a current member, please join us for this fun event! If you haven't signed up for a SIETAR DC membership, no time like the present!

Details will be sent via Evite to members.

November Event CANCELLED

Dear SIETAR members,
Our presenter had to cancel the November event this evening due to illness. Please accept our sincere apologies for the last minute notice. We are already working with Dr. Gorski to find a date to reschedule this event and will keep you posted.

Please stay tuned for news on upcoming events in December and January!

Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Decolonizing Intercultural Education and Training,
Presenter: Paul Gorski

Date: November 22, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location:
George Washington University
Media and Public Affairs (MPA) Room B07
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC

October Event: Being Resilient While Crossing Cultures

Date: October 19, 2011

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Peace Corps

1111 20th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20526

Being resilient while crossing cultures: Peace Corps’ participatory activities for training staff and Volunteers

Presenters:
Shilpa Alimchandani, Cross-Cultural and Diversity Training Specialist, Peace Corps
Steven Moles, Senior Advisor, Human Resources, Catholic Relief Services

Judee Blohm, Publication Specialist, Peace Corps

September 2011 Event: Storytelling

Storytelling - Connecting Cultures Through Creative Media

September 22, 2011
6:30-8:30PM

George Washington University
Duques Hall
Room 353
2201 G Street, NW
Washington, DC

Mindful International Manager

Comfort, Jeremy and Franklin, Peter, "The Mindful International Manager: How to Work Effectively Across Cultures." Equipping readers with the techniques and knowledge to motivate and manage their teams, this book shows how to clarify local vs. international roles, support and develop a team, organize and coordinate boundaries of time and distance, and win commitment toward common goals.

Link to the book's website!

May 17th Event cosponsored by ASTD, ISPI, SHRM!

Dear SIETAR-DC Members and Guests,

Please join us for a unique two-part event on inter-cultural understanding sponsored by four local organizations, SIETAR-DC, ISPI Potomac, NOVASHRM, and the ASTD DC Metro Diversity SIG.

This is a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues from different associations focusing on organizational development and training, and to delve into dialogue about the impact of cultural dimensions on our identities and on our organizational environments.

(R.S.V.P.'s are requested. See contact information below)

PART ONE: Exploring Cultural Dimensions and their Impact on Our Organizations

Date & Time: May 17th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: George Washington University Marvin Center

800 21st St NW, Room 301

Please send rsvp's or questions to Veronica Adams atadams@ridingthewave.net, or call 202-340-0488. We hope to see you there!

April 2011 Event: Social Media & Intercultural Communication

Please join us for our April event, which will feature an intriguing dialogue and demonstration of using social media for intercultural communication and training!

When: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Location: George Washington University
Marvin Center (Room # TBD)
800 21st St, NW
Washington, DC 20052

POSTPONED: Future of Intercultural Work-A Multigenerational Dialogue

POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2011

The Future of Intercultural Work - A Multi-Generational Dialogue
Cohosted by American University's IC3 Forum (International Culture, Communication and Change)

Location: American University School of International Service
Date: April 13, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Join us for this engaging dialogue with intercultural specialists and scholars representing multiple generations, to explore the future of intercultural work.