Category: Blog - Year: 2017
Citizen Diplomacy in Indiana
Published on 12/8/2017
[caption id="attachment_5205" align="alignright" width="300"] Home hospitality hosts welcome visitors to their home for a night of food and...Read More...
The Season of Contemplation
Published on 11/21/2017
Growing up in rural Southern Indiana, there were few forms of entertainment. My grandmother was a high school English teacher who adored books; my mother...Read More...
Meet The Center: Alli Tinch
Published on 11/13/2017
First things first: Tell us a little about your background. I am from a small town in Southern Indiana, but I...Read More...
International Space Station: Out of this World Diplomacy
Published on 8/21/2017
At any given time, up to six astronauts are flying 248 miles above Earth’s surface at over 17,000 miles per hour. Astronauts chosen to go...Read More...
Polo: A Passport to the World
Published on 8/7/2017
If you’re anything like me, when you hear the world “polo,” you think of one of two things: Ralph Lauren or the film ...Read More...
Not What You Expect
Published on 8/1/2017
In the fall of 2016, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a study abroad in Ecuador while...Read More...
The Mandela Effect: Part Two
Published on 7/18/2017
To read the part one of The Mandela Effect, click here. Meeting Mandela I met Nelson Mandela before he became president of South Africa. He had...Read More...
Celebrate: Bastille Day
Published on 7/14/2017
In France, our "Fête Nationale" (national holiday) is celebrated on July 14. It commemorates "la Prise de...Read More...
The Mandela Effect: Part One
Published on 7/11/2017
I am a fourth generation South African with Indian roots. During the 1800s, when South Africa and India were both...Read More...
AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER, EVERY DAY IS FLAG DAY
Published on 6/14/2017
Americans’ relationship with their flag is a special and patriotic one- so much so that they’ve devoted...Read More...
Meet The Center: Laura Limp
Published on 6/7/2017
First things first: tell us a little about your background. I’m a homegrown Hoosier from the southern part...Read More...
More Than a Race
Published on 5/24/2017
Each May, the energy in this city is palpable. Each May, there’s a contagious enthusiasm emanating from the “Racing Capital of the World.” For...Read More...
Autobahns and Bicycles: Bike to Work Day
Published on 5/17/2017
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National...Read More...
Celebrate: Cinco de Mayo
Published on 5/5/2017
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. (Mexico’s Independence Day, which is called “El Grito”, is...Read More...
Meet The Center: Tyler Smoot
Published on 4/24/2017
First things first: tell us a little about your background. I grew up in the small Central Indiana...Read More...
Global Competency Spotlight: Franklin College
Published on 4/12/2017
Tell us a little about you and your organization. Founded in 1834, Franklin College (FC) is a small liberal arts based institution located 20 miles south...Read More...
Civic Engagement for Expatriates: Frae’s Story
Published on 4/3/2017
In Ethiopia, where I grew up, giving is part of the culture. After living in the USA for several...Read More...
Meet The Center: Ashley Eason
Published on 3/24/2017
First things first: tell us a little about your background. Texas born and raised but I found my...Read More...
In View: United Kingdom
Published on 3/14/2017
Indiana’s relationship with the UK Indiana has developed...Read More...
Celebrate: International Women’s Day
Published on 3/8/2017
All of us can agree that, at its core, International Women’s Day is a celebration of women around the...Read More...
Global Indy: Creating a Globally Competitive Region
Published on 2/23/2017
As the newly appointed Chief Economic Development Officer at the Indy Chamber, I oversee Indy Partnership, our nine-county region’s...Read More...
Meet The Center: Angelique Barrere
Published on 2/13/2017
First things first: tell us a little about yourself and your background. My name is Angelique Barrere. I arrived...Read More...
Global Competency Spotlight: Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center
Published on 2/1/2017
Tell us about yourself and the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center. We’re a full service neighborhood center. We have three main service areas, one of which is...Read More...