bullet1 1. SE & Other SIETAR News

This section carries information about the activities of SIETAR Europa and other SIETAR groups. Please submit short news reports from each of the European SIETARS will be published here with links to their own sites as appropriate. Please provide reports of events that have taken place as well as those that are to come.


bullet2 Budapest Congress Follow-up

  • President´s Report
    The following is a summary of the points covered by Francien Wieringa, President of the SIETAR Europa Board of Directors in her address to the General Assembly at the Congress.

    Issues we faced in 2002
    • Building a culture of collaboration in the Board and gaining commitment to change
    • Getting back to sound house-keeping
    • Departure of previous SE Secretary Magda
    • Last-minute change of Congress-venues
    • Develop Congress in very short time frame
    • Being in poor financial health, no reserves

    Goals we set
    • Transparency
    • Build a more professional organisation
    • New and deeper relationships with local SIETARs
    • Web-site development and online capability
    • Leverage potential within the organisation
    • More continuous and vibrant community
    • Support establishment of new SIETARs
    • Longer-term strategic planning

    Steps taken
    • 2 meetings with local SIETAR Presidents
    • Web site and online platform expanded
    • Set up new office, and hired new secretary
    • Established new back account
    • Tightened handling of fee collection
    • Prepared Budapest Congress
    • Started liaising with 2004 Congress team

    Results we achieved
    • Functional office with excellent secretary
    • Explored online platform and published electronic newsletters
    • Collected over EU 1700 in outstanding fees
    • Draft for new Statutes, to re-define Europe-local relationships
    • Draft for new fee structure
    • Broad participation of members in organising the Congress & at Congress

    Work in progress
    • Raising income and improving financial situation
    • Auditing 2002 accounts
    • Finding new platforms for collaboration
    • Preparing Congress’ 2004 and 2005
    • Document and communicate Budapest outcomes
    • Integrate and implement Budapest results





     
  • General Assembly Minutes
    Minutes General Assembly SIETAR Europa, Budapest,
    May 24, 2003
    The following are the minute of the meeting. These will be offered for approval at the next General Assembly Meeting. Should any one have corrections, questions or comments, please direct them to Ida Castiglione , Secretary of the SIETAR Europa Board of Directors

    0. Chairman, Quorum, Opening of Meeting at 16.30

    Francien Wieringa welcomed the members, and proposed Robert Gibson as a Chairman for this meeting. The Chairman was unanimously approved. The Chairman introduced the agenda to the members.

    The Chairman established that quorum was not reached. The meeting was closed, and shortly thereafter re-opened according to the statutes for such situations .

    Minutes (2nd Meeting):
    1. President’s Report
      Francien Wieringa reported on the challenges, goals, steps taken, results achieved and work in progress of the Board since May 2002. (See Presidents report)
    1. Amendments of Statutes
      Robert Gibson emphasized the importance of this agenda item.
      Francien Wieringa pointed out that the proposed changes have been sent to the members 2 months prior to the meetings. She commented that the main purpose for changing the statutes is to improve coordination, and to make sure that all local SIETARs are represented on the Board. In addition, two Board members that are from regions that are not represented through geography (members-at-large/direct) should be elected directly by the members.

          The Chairman invited comments and questions:
    Elena asked what the maximum number of members on the Board would be. Robert Gibson clarified that this number, according to the current Statutes, is 21 members.
    Karla Eubel-Kaspers proposed that the text be amended to “representatives from the local groups be elected or nominated”.

    J.Erbler  expressed concern that since the members of the SIETAR Europa Board would not be elected directly by the members anymore, this would be a loss of the democratic process.

    Monica Rosenzweig-Armour commented that the changed process has the potential of increasing the degree of democracy, insofar as the members would be represented through their locally elected representatives, thus also increasing communication and structural overlap.

    Vincent Merk queried how the financial structure would look.

    Annette Hammerschmidt strongly urged that the new Board make a clarification of the financial relationships their top priority, and go through a process of due diligence.

    Annette Ulrich expressed discomfort with sole reliance on Board members sourced from a geographical quota system, which may limit access of the best people to the Board.

    In response, Monica Rosenzweig-Armour proposed more flexibility, so that the “2 direct members” are not a must, but a preference.

    George Simons commented that “direct members” might be non-European residents, people from regions outside of the national SIETARs. He added that the Board is striving to find ways to create committees, to give room to input and active contributors.

    Maria Jicheva commented that a Board comprised of 21 members, which might become a possibility if the number of local SIETARs continued to increase, would be not very functional.

    Patrick Boylan suggested that the one country-one seat might not be fair to the larger national groups. Annette Hammerschmidt commented that SIETAR Germany is happy with this approach, and has been actively involved in drafting the amendments.

    Annette Hammerschmidt drew attention to the Guidelines, and suggested that the numbering of the paragraphs be clarified (shifts in points 3 and 4).

    She also expressed support for a wider representation, through insisting that direct members be represented.

    George Simons clarified that a condition for eligibility to the Board is residence in Europe, also for direct members.

    Francien Wieringa proposed that the change of Statutes be accepted.
    The Chairman then invited the members to vote on the proposed changes of the Statutes.

          The amendments to the Statutes were passed unanimously be the Assembly, with the text
          change that “representatives from the local groups be elected or nominated”

    1. Finance
      The Chairman explained the auditing process for the SIETAR accounts. There are internal and external auditors. Both need to approve the accounts.
    Klara Falk-Bano gave an overview of the situation, and the membership accepted the suggested processes:

    a) Approval 2001 Accounts
    External auditing complete, and was o.k. Internal auditors approved, too.
    b) Approval 2002 Accounts
    These accounts still need to be approved by the external auditors, which will occur within the next weeks.
    c) Approval 2000 Accounts
    The external auditor needs to approve these accounts, as the GA minutes state that only then would the internal auditors approve. This external auditing still needs to be completed.

    d) Approval 2003 Budget
    Klara Falk-Bano presented the income and expense statements (see treasurer report) for 2002.
    The Chairman then invited questions:
    (Who?) asked for which Congress the seed money had been budgeted. It was clarified that this was originally budgeted for the 2003 Portugal Congress.

    In the future, the Board will add the year of the Congress on the budget report to clarify this information.

    The Treasurer, Falk-Bano, then presented the 2003 Budget.

    Several clarifying questions were asked, especially on the “p.m.” – pro memoria position for the secretary’s salary.

    Annette Hammerschmidt pointed out that SIETAR Germany would not be paying EU 7000, and requested that this income figure for the SIETAR Europa budget be changed downward to EU 3500.

    Phillip O’Connor also stated that SIETAR UK could not, at this point in time, commit to paying EU 1500, and requested that this income figure for the SIETAR Europa budget be changed downward to EU 1000.

    Vote on the budget:
    For:     0
    Against:     11
    Abstain:     22

    The budget was therefore not approved by the Assembly, since more information, especially on the secretary's salary, is required to make an informed decision.

    The following proposal was then unanimously approved by the membership:
    That the figures be corrected as instructed by the Assembly, and the Board add the information to complete the information, so that the revised budget can be presented by the 31st of July (online), and an online vote on the revised budget should occur no later than 15 September 2003.
    The Board was also given the task to accelerate the negotiations with SIETAR Deutschland and Netherlands, as well as report on the financial results of the 2003 Congress.

    There was a sounding taken and agreement that SIETAR Europa cannot reply on membership fees alone and requires active solicitation and efforts to raise money from other sources.

    Fees
    George Simons introduced a proposal for new fee structure. The vote is only about re-setting the direct membership fee structure of SIETAR Europa. The goal is to regularize the fee structure across the different national groups. There will also be provisions for economically disadvantaged members.

    George Simons commented that through a benchmarking process, the team working on the fee structure has established that SIETAR fees are very low, as compared to other European professional organizations.
     
    Elena queried whether it makes sense to put the fee level for NGOs at the same level as businesses, and proposed that NGOs be charged on the individual fee level.

    Vincent Merk proposed that the condition of non-payment of fees offered to ex-presidents of the board be abolished and announced that he personally was giving up this privilege to which he was entitled as an ex-president and would pay membership fees as of 2004.

    The fee structure proposal was accepted unanimously, with the following changes:
    NGO’s are charged at individual level, and get one vote.
    Reduced fees may be granted for individuals or organisations whose financial situation may require this.
    1. Election Results
      Patrick Boylan reported on the work of the Nominations Committee.

      The elected candidates are:
      Ida Castiglioni
      Francien Wieringa
      Jürgen Henze
      Maria Jicheva

    Substitutes:  .....Nathalie Lorrain, David Walsh
    1. Election of Auditors
      As auditors,
      Roisin Donohoe and Monica Reppas-Schmid,
      were elected unanimously.
    1. Election of Nominations Committee
    The following members were proposed and elected:
    Anne Helene Gutierres
    Liljiana Deru-Simic
    Sabine Amend
    Patrick Boylan
    Annette Ulrich

    3 abstentions, otherwise unanimous approval.
    1. Other Business
      Patrick Boylan suggested that transportation costs be reimbursed for Central European Board candidates. This is a budget issue and needs to be decided by the new Board.

      Monica Rosenzweig-Armour commended the Board for taking the risk of innovation with a new Congress format for the Budapest Congress. Patrick also stressed this point.

    Annette Hammerschmidt suggested that there be a due diligence process during the
    transition to the new Board structure.
    1. Congress 2004
    Annette Hammerschmidt reported that the Berlin Congress is intended to integrate both self-organized elements (new learning formats) and “traditional” elements (presentation).

    The working title at the moment is Understanding and Developing Cultures in Transition. This title will be refined. Power relations, religion, racism, terrorism and war will be addressed, in various formats, such as discussion groups, dialogue formats, poster sessions, presentation. The venue is going to be Humboldt University. The dates are April 1-3, 2004.

    Pre-conference events on March 31, 2004, post-conference events on April 4, 2004.  

    The meeting was closed at 19.10





     
  • SE Budget 2003
    Here for your purview is the revised budget as we promised at the SIETAR Budapest General Assembly. It is slighltly later than we expected, but now as complete as we can make it. Members who have any questions or comments, please address them to the Treasurer, Maria Jicheva before October 5, 2002



    SIETAR Europa  BUDGET 2003 in Euro
    EXPENSES
    Salary for the Office Secretary with insurance           
    12,588
    Congress seed money
    1,500
    Mailing     50/month
    600
    Office Stationery  30/mth                                                            
    360
    Office telephone connection in France -setup
    40
    Telephone SIETAR  line 26/mth plus 150/mth calls
    2,112
    Use DSL line 30/mth
    360
    Internet Web services
    1,800
    Srato domain
    76
    Bank fees
    600
    Office equipment - replacement and renewal
    2,000
    Dues and subscriptions
    150
    Associate membership fees to Global Network
    220
    Total:
    22,406
    INCOME
    Membership Fees 2003
      SIETAR Deutschland                                                                   7,000.00
    3,500
    under negotiation
      SIETAR United Kingdom                                                              1,500.00
    2,120
    2002+2003 fees
      SIETAR France                                                                           1,300.00
    1,300
      SIETAR Austria
    300
      SIETAR Associates
    440
      Direct members                                                                          2,000.00
    3,000
    Profit from 2003 Congress
    3,000
    Marketing initiatives (advertising, selling services)
    2,900
    Sales of Congress Proceedings
    150
    From Reserves
    5,696
    Total:
    22,406



     

bullet2 SIETAR Events

The events listed here are events formally sponsored by SIETAR Europa or Individual SIETAR groups.

  • Young Sietar Congress
    "The Intercultural Link to the Future"
    5th Annual YS Congress: October 2003, Bratislava-Liptov / Slovakia
    We have the pleasure to announce that this year Young SIETARians will meet in Central Europe, for the second time. On October 2nd-5th 2003 YS will be hosting its 5th annual congress in Slovakia.

    On the 2nd of October, we shall meet in the historical city of Bratislava  and from there proceed together to Liptov, the Low Tatra mountain region
    Congress Location                    
    The Pre-congress day will be held in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Bratislava, with its 500 000 inhabitants is the largest city in Slovakia, being its cultural and commercial center.

    The congress itself will take place some 300 km in the eastern direction in a small village of Liptovsky Jan at the foothills of Low Tatra mountains in central Slovakia.n central Slovakia.
    The Liptov region is considered one of the most beautiful places in Slovakia. It is known especially for its natural beauties yet it is also very rich on cultural sites (its written history dates back to 1231) and typical folk architecture.

    The village of Liptovsky Jan is situated 7 km from the nearest town of Liptovsky Mikulas. Once the seat of  nobility and gold and silver merchants, it has been transformed into a prospering tourist center with the strongest and richest mineral springs in the whole region. It is also one of the gateways to the Low Tatra national park.

    How to get there
    The easiest way how to access Bratislava is by air or railway. Besides the international airport in Bratislava, the other closest options are flying to Vienna (70 km)  - a special bus provided from the airport to Bratislava - or Prague (400 km). For more information about the congress (fees, registration, program, logistics etc.) please see our congress website: www.youngsietar.org/congress

    Links
    www.zsr.sk  - Slovakian railway information
    www.eurolines.sk  - the interantional buses information
    www.liptov.sk ,   www.liptovskymikulas.sk  - info on the Liptov region
    www.avicenna.sk  - website of the hotel where the congress is taking place



     
  • Programme des Samedis de SIETAR-FRANCE
    SIETAR-FRANCE 2003-2004
    Cycle de 7 ateliers de Formation des Formateurs à la Communication interculturelle

    Samedi 25 Octobre 2003
    La réalité virtuelle : de la formation au geste technique à la formation à l'interculturel.
    Journée de sensibilisation à la réalité virtuelle et à ses usages. On montrera comment la réalité virtuelle est marquée par la culture technique et scientifique qui lui a donné naissance, et comment elle offre des perspectives d'usages lui permettant, partiellement, de s'en émanciper. Quel usage en est-il fait aujourd'hui dans le champ de la formation ? Perspectives intéressantes pour les professionnels de l'interculturel, grâce, notamment, au développement des agents virtuels. L'ensemble de ces contributions sera ouvert à débat et à discussion avec les participants.
    Daniel MELLET d'HUART, chef de projet à l'AFPA (Association nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes), sur les usages de la réalité virtuelle pour l'apprentissage.

    Samedi 15 Novembre 2003
    Europe/Etats-Unis : quelles oppositions, communications, inventions stratégiques interculturelles ?
    On analysera les histoires : millénaire/centenaire; tragique/pragmatique.  On précisera les stratégies : multilatéralisme/unilatéralisme;  disjonction/conjonction "national, continental, mondial";  faiblesse/force.  A partir de ces données, quels espaces-temps s'ouvrent ou non à l'invention, conjointe ou séparée, pour les deux sociétés ?
    Jacques DEMORGON, philosophe et sociologue; auteur de "L'histoire interculturelle des sociétés" (Anthropos, 2ème édition 2002), et "Pour l'Europe un approfondissement interculturel" (Anthropos 2003)

    Samedi 13 Décembre 2003
    La réconciliation des dilemmes dans le management interculturel.
    Dans leur livre "Building Cross-Cultural Competence", Charles Hamden-Turner et Fons Trompenaars exposent leurs théories et proposent une méthodologie en vue d'une réconciliation pratique de dilemmes rencontrés au quotidien dans les affaires. Dans cet atelier, on passera d'abord en revue les 7 dimensions de Trompenaars, puis on examinera la théorie de la réconciliation selon Hamden-Turner et Trompenaars. Cela sera suivi d'un exercice d'application, et les participants pourront pratiquer la méthodologie de la réconciliation à l'aide de dilemmes choisis par eux-mêmes, et en suivant toutes les étapes du processus... Atelier en français; matériel pédagogique en anglais.
    Vincent MERK, ancien Président de SIETAR-EUROPA, , enseignant à l'Université de Technologie d'Eindhoven (Pays-Bas) et formateur- consultant en communication interculturelle; travaille avec Fons Trompenaars et le bureau THT sur la réconciliation des dilemmes.

    Samedi 17 Janvier 2004
    Comment concevoir des formations interculturelles , prenant en compte les différents modèles d'apprentissage ?
    Chaque culture est productrice de modèles et de théories d'apprentissage, et donc influence les pratiques d'enseignement. La pédagogie interculturelle suppose que l'on reconnaisse les modèles, leurs origines culturelles, leurs conséquences sur les styles d'apprentissage, et que l'on construise les savoirs en fonction des apprenants.  Une journée interactive avec des cas, des films et des techniques de construction.
    Jonathan LEVY, formateur en Pédagogie et Apprentissage; et Joelle ADEN, Maître de Conférences à l'IUFM de Créteil..

    Samedi 14 Février 2004
    La métaphore des galaxies pour une approche qui intègre la complexité des rencontres interculturelles.
    L'approche des dimensions complexes de l'interculturel ne peut pas se faire de façon linéaire. Comme dans l'univers, tout est relié, chaque élément - chaque concept- a de multiples facettes et tout nouveau contact, de multiples répercussions. Les métaphores et les paradoxes sont parmi nos outils pour explorer l'interconnexion des phénomènes liés à l'interculturel et pour en tirer des applications concrètes pour notre pratique professionnelle. Cette journée proposera une alternance de brefs moments théoriques, des travaux pratiques et des réunions plénières de mise en commun.
    Silvia COSTANZO et Linda VIGNAC sont les responsables des programmes interculturels à Langues et Entreprises, où elles encadrent une équipe multiculturelle dans laquelle plus de 35 nationalités sont représentées. Elles sont les auteurs du livre " Galaxias interculturales. Mundos para armar " (Santillana, Buenos Aires, 2003) conçu pour un public de formateurs et formateurs de formateurs.

    Samedi 13 Mars 2004
    Sens et contresens donnés à la différence culturelle dans le rapport à l'Autre.... et à Soi.
    La perception ou non d'une différence entre Soi et l'Autre est au coeur de la dynamique interculturelle. On mettra en lumière les contradictions qui apparaissent dans le vécu de la différence culturelle, en distinguant notamment les situations des individus de groupes minoritaires (qui tendent à se penser comme différents) de celles des individus des groupes majoritaires (qui tendent à voir la différence uniquement en l'Autre). Plusieurs modèles théoriques nord-américains seront mis à contribution et critiqués, notamment du point de vue de leur conception de la culture et de l'identité.
    Tania OGAY, docteure en Sciences de l'Education et maître-assistante à la Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l'Education, Genève.

    Samedi 15 Mai 2004
    Interculturel et Communication Publicitaire.
    Analyse et décodage des représentations identitaires selon les différentes cultures. Approche de la création publicitaire. Exercices pratiques d'analyse (perception) en fonction d'une méthodologie applicable à différentes cultures. Evolution et catégorisation des valeurs. Supports utilisés : graphiques visuels et sonores. Relation langue et slogan.... Exercices de création de messages publicitaires adaptés à une cible.
    Montserrat AYMAMI, de formation commerciale, linguistique et sociologique.; formateur et chercheur
    (recherche actuelle : représentations identitaires dans la publicité, dans différentes cultures)

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  • SE Board Meeting October 2003
    The next SIETAR Europa Board Meeting will take place in Mandelieu-La Napoule, France which is located just west of Cannes on 17-19 October, 2003. The hosts for the meeting are Christine Longé and George Simons.

    We would like to remind all members that:
    1. According to our statutes, Board Meetings are open to all SIETAR members who wish to attend. Should this be of interest to you, please notify us by October 1 so that we can estimate the space needed for visitors.
    2. Should you decide to come and want accommodation information and a map, please let us know and we will provide specific travel information and advice about local accommodations If you would like a map and travel instructions, please download this .pdf file .
    3. Whether or not you are coming, if you have important issues for the Board's consideration at this meeting, please notify us  and send us any information or documentation that is important for the issue in time for the finalization of the Board's agenda on October 1. You may do this by sending the information to the SE Office , or if you prefer to one of the   Board Members . We will contact you for any clarifications or questions.



     
  • Young Sietar Pre-conference
    On Wednesday, November 19th 2003, Young SIETAR will be hosting its first official conference in the USA, a Pre-Conference day in cooperation with SIETAR USA’s Annual Conference 2003 Seeking Middle Ground – Locally and Globally, November 19-23, 2003, in Austin, TX.

    As always, well-known personalities from the intercultural field will facilitate our workshops and learning process. We are happy to welcome Sandy Fowler, Rita Wuebbeler, Jaime Wurzel, Margaret Pusch, Jacqueline Wasilwewski, and Henry Bak Zinglersen.  We would like to thank SIETAR USA for their collaboration and assistance.

    For more information on our speakers, please see the pre-conference day program.

    What we offer

    We start our pre-conference day with a Welcome “Get-together” Evening on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 for those who are able to arrive to Austin a day before the conference. Our meeting point will be at a local bar at 6:00 pm. We offer one welcome drink to every registrant!      The Welcome “Get-together” Evening is sponsored by

    The pre-conference day will start with a nice breakfast – for those of you who would like to join – at a local bar (not included in the conference fee). Meeting points and times will be communicated to registrants with the confirmation of the registration.

    We will have coffee breaks together concurrent with the SUSA pre-conference day so that there will be plenty of possibilities to chat with participants, trainers and facilitators of SIETAR USA. We will have lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch is not included in the conference fee.

    During the day, several workshops will be offered. Sandra Fowler, Jaime Wurzel, and Rita Wuebbeler will lead us through the session “Careers in the Intercultural Field and New  Trends.” Jacqueline Wasilewski will give us insight into “Academia and Research” and we will be able to improve our “Training and Teaching Skills” with Peggy Pusch. Finally, we will take part in a simulation game provided by Henry Bak Zinglersen.

    For those of you who decide to join the SUSA-conference, there will be a warm welcome reception in the evening and afterwards we will all go out for our evening program. More information about the evening program will be communicated at a later date. The conference fee does not include the evening program.

    For the program outline see below.

    Pre Conference Day Program

    Tuesday, November 18, 2003
    6:00pm –??         Welcome “Get-together Evening        
    The Welcome “Get-together” Evening is sponsored by

    Wednesday, November 19, 2003
    7:30 - 8:30am        Breakfast

    8:30 – 9:00am        Opening and Welcome

    9:00 – 10:15am    Career Panel: “Careers in the Intercultural Field and New  Trends”
    Sandy Fowler, Jaime Wurzel, Rita Wuebbeler
    Sandy Fowler is an intercultural trainer and consultant, was previously involved in directing training for the Navy, and is a past-president of SIETAR International. She edited "Intercultural Sourcebook: Cross-Cultural Training Methods, Vols. 1 & 2." She is known for her work in simulations and using art as an intercultural training medium.

    Jaime Wurzel is associate professor of education at Salem State University, Massachusetts. He is also President of  Intercultural Resources Inc.which produces instructional materials. Most notably he has produced "A Different Place: The Intercultural Classroom" and "The Cross-Cultural Conference Room."

    Rita Wuebbeler is president and founder of INTERGLOBE Cross-Cultural Business Services, Inc. She regularly gives presentations at international professional conferences both in her field of intercultural communication and organizational development as well as in industry-specific areas. She plays an active role in SIETAR USA as a board member and mentor.

    10:15 – 10:45am    Coffee Break

    10:45 – 11:15am    Career Panel: “Careers in the Intercultural Field and New  Trends” (continued)
    Sandy Fowler, Jaime Wurzel, Rita Wuebbeler

    11:15am – 12.00pm    Academia and Research
    Jacqueline Wasilewski
    Since 1990, Jacqueline Wasilewski has been teaching at International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan.  From 1996-1998 she was President of SIETAR International.  She received her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California in 1978 and1982 respectively. Until she went to Japan she worked mostly with Hispanic and Native American organizations in the US and on education projects in multilingual contexts in Africa, Ecuador and PapuaNew Guinea.

    12:00 – 1.15pm    Lunch

    1:15 – 2:30pm    Training and Teaching Skills / Train-the-Trainer
    Peggy Pusch
    Margaret (Peggy) Pusch is Associate Director of the Intercultural
    Communication Institute, a trainer and consultant, and the current
    president of SIETAR USA. She co-founded and was president of
    Intercultural Press, Inc. for over 14 years. Peggy frequently works with
    international education organizations in Europe and the United States.

    2:30 – 3:00pm    Coffee Break

    3:00 – 5:00pm    Training and Teaching Skills / Train-the-Trainer (continued)
    Peggy Pusch

    5:00 – 7:00pm    Simulation
    Henry Bak Zinglersen
    Henry Bak Zinglersen is Manager of Training with Eaton Consulting Group based in Copenhagen and responsible for the training and development of ECG trainers and consultants around the world. In addition, he has managed numerous consulting projects and conducted training programs for senior executives, business travelers, expatriates and multinational teams on five continents.  

    7:00pm - ??        Evening Program: Welcome Reception with SUSA 2003

    To register for the Young SIETAR pre-conference day please send an e-mail to Claudia Zysk at   zyscla@netzero.net .

    The conference fee will be US$30.00 for members and US$40.00 for non-members. The fee includes workshops, materials, one welcome drink, and coffee breaks.

    When you register, please specify if you will be joining us for the Welcome “Get-together” Evening and for the breakfast in the morning of November 19th.

    If you register for SUSA’s Annual Conference, please specify that you will be attending the YS Pre-Conference Day to be eligible for the reduced student fee.

    For information about SUSA’s Annual Conference, please visit www.sietaraustin.org .
    For more information about Young Sietar, please check out our website at www.youngsietar.org .

    Accommodation
    We suggest the following options:
      1. Marriott Hotel Downtown Austin (conference location): $99/night (for up to 4 people). When booking a room, please specify that you are attending the conference.
      2. Hostelling International Austin ( www.hiaustin.org ): $19.50 (dormitory)
      3. The Adams House ( www.theadamshouse.com )
      4. Austin Motel ( www.austinmotel.com )

    Please contact zyscla@netzero.net , if you have any questions.







     
  • SUSA Congress update
    SIETAR USA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
    AUSTIN, TX
    NOVEMBER 19-22, 2003

    Information about the conference workshops, program, and registation is now available through www.sietarusa.org   or you can go directly to the registration site managed by MetroConnections (does not include current program information but does have workshop descriptions).

    The address below will take you directly to the conference area of the SIETAR USA website with a link to theregistration site: http://www.sietarusa.org/conf2003_links.html
    The on-line registration website can be directly accessed through this address:   http://www.regweb.com/metroConnections/sietar2003

    Jeremy Solomons and Jerry Wilcox, Co-chairs of the Conference, have done an outstanding job on arrangments and program and want every one of you to come to Austin, TX. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Peggy Pusch
    President SUSA




     
  • SIETAR 2004 Berlin Congress
    SIETAR Congress
    Cultures in Transition
    30 March - 04 April 2004, Berlin
    You are cordially invited to take part in the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Congress 2004 held in Berlin, organised by SIETAR Deutschland and SIETAR Europa in cooperation with Humboldt University at Berlin where the congress will take place.
    The guiding topic of the congress is Cultures in transition. The SIETAR Congress 2004 will address the multi-faceted aspects of transition processes in the intercultural field by exploring the current state as well as the transformative forces in the political, economic, cultural and social space.
    For full information, see http://www.sietarcongress2004.de/
    We look forward to meeting you in Berlin!
    On behalf of the Organising Committee:

    Michael Thiel (SIETAR Deutschland e.V.)
    Francien Wieringa (SIETAR Europa)
    Prof. Dr.Jürgen Henze (Humboldt University Berlin)
    Dr. Ursula Nguyen (Humboldt University Berlin)




    » See document: http://www.sietarcongress2004.de