Recently, Americans celebrated both Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 14) and Presidents Day (February 21). Among many things celebrated on these days, both holidays celebrate the qualities of leadership and tolerance in US society. We commemorate our leaders to remind us that in order for positive change to happen, in any society, tolerance and leadership are paramount. CIEE is posting an essay contest for CIEE Grants students in order to share what students have learned from these American holidays.
For more information about about deadlines and rules, please download the Word document. Essays are due by March 15th, 2006. Good Luck!
IEW Student Reports are due! All FLEX students are required to give presentations in high schools or in their community about their home countries and submit reports on their presentations. Completed forms must be mailed or emailed to Kate Dunkerley no later than December 15, 2005. We look forward to receiving your reports.
2006 CEW Winners Announced! Congratulations to the CIEE students who have been selected to participate in the FLEX Civic Education Week meeting in Washington DC February 26- March 4, 2006. We are also pleased to announce several students have been selected as alternates for the workshop. CIEE is happy to see so many FLEX students participated in the application process and that our organization will be well represented at the workshop this year.
Congratulations again to the following students:
Selected Participants:
Anastasiya from Kazakhstan
Olha from Ukraine
Lidiya from Russia
Lyubov from Turkmenistan
Anna from Russia
Tetyana from Ukraine
Aijana from Kyrgyzstan
Alternates:
Aynura from Kazakhstan
Yeva from Russia
Saida from Kyrgyzstan
In response to the damage done by Hurricane Katrina, we know many of you are looking for ways to get involved with efforts to help those affected by the storm. CIEE is pleased that to hear many of you are already involved in activities and we encourage all of our high school exchange students to get involved. Your participation in locally organized activities is a great way to interact with members of your community while helping others in need. We encourage you to visit the Youth Service America website at www.ysa.org to find information about organizations that are helping young people get involved with relief efforts. We want to know how you are getting involved! Please send us stories about your activities and pictures, via regular mail or email. We will be posting selected pictures and stories at the CIEE FLEX website.
State Alumni is an on-line community by and for alumni (and active participants like you!) of U.S. Department of State exchange programs. Register on the State Alumni website to access FLEX web chats, FLEX program news, alumni news and photo galleries. We encourage FLEX students register as soon as they arrive in the US. To register, visit: https://alumni.state.gov
Check back often for information about the following FLEX opportunities and program requirements!
Online Events
Throughout the program year, State Alumni hold multiple “On-line Events” for FLEX participants. These events include on-line dialogues where FLEX students submit questions about the future of U.S. – Eurasian relations to special guests (ambassadors, state dept. officials, etc.). Students are required to prepare questions prior to the event. Check back often for updates on on-line chats with ambassadors, state department officials and leaders
CIEE FLEX Essay Contests
There will be a couple of essay contests for CIEE students during the 2005-2006 program year. We encourage FLEX students to participate. These essay contests coordinate with other program elements (International Education Week and Global Youth Service Day) and US holidays (US holidays including Presidents Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day). There will be prizes and the top essays will be posted on the CIEE FLEX website.
Global Youth Service Day (April 14 – 16 2006)
This is an annual international event that recognizes and mobilizes the year-round contributions of young people to build their communities through volunteer service. FLEX students are strongly encouraged to participate in and organize events in their host communities in celebration of this event.
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