Want to make story time a little more Interesting? Check out these stories recorded by the Ethnic Enrichment Commission. It’s a great way to teach your children about different cultures in a fun and entertaining way. Make sure to check them all out. Click here to see the collection of stories: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=cP1gkTH8j3w&list=PLsEG4QXJH6bpKgsRTu6sNqiIltGE0Y5sG All videos provided …
The University of Kansas Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) has been a national leader for the study of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe since 1965. CREES is a designated National Resource Center, thanks to funding by the U.S. Department of Education, and serves as a resource for K-12 schools, …
CREES: KU’s home for Russian and East European Studies Read More »
Jaroslaw (Andrzej) Piekałkiewicz, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Russian and East European Studies at the University of Kansas, was awarded the Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of the Brave) by the Polish government. Piekałkiewicz earned the award for his bravery during World War II, but is only receiving it this year after a long delay caused …
Piekałkiewicz is Awarded the Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of the Brave) Read More »
About 12 years ago, while I was teaching on a Fulbright Scholarship in Azerbaijan, the U.S. Embassy called and asked if I knew anything about peace journalism, and if I would be interested in teaching a peace journalism seminar in neighboring Georgia. Of course, I gushed, “I am practically an expert on peace journalism.” When …
Building Bridges: Steve Youngblood’s fight for Peace Journalism Read More »
If the world only relied on news headlines, then we would only know Haiti to be the bleak and troubled country that the media wants us to see. With all this noise, it can be easy for anyone living elsewhere to believe solutions need to come from the people and groups in high places. But …
THE [UN]NEWSWORTHY STORIES OF DAILY TRIUMPH IN HAITI Read More »
GOEX Apparel is a nonprofit apparel enterprise located in the heart of Kansas City. As Fair Trade Federation members we seek to do better in everything we do. We use a simple tee to connect the customer and the maker. Our customers sustain fair wage jobs that liberate workers from poverty and empower them in …
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) consists of more than 300 members across the globe, including World Trade Center – Kansas City. WTC-KC has been in operation since 1990 when the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce acquired the license. WTC-KC is a one-stop-shop for companies seeking assistance with their international trade needs, whether importing or …
Did you know Kansas City, Missouri has 13 Sister Cities? In 1956 President Eisenhower partnered with civic leaders to create sister city affiliations around the world to “help build the solid structure for world peace”. Sister cities are broad-based, long-term partnerships between Kansas City and a foreign community. Each sister city relationship is managed by …
At small breweries across the world, brewmasters are working to transform craft beer into an environmentally-friendly industry. On June 18th, Global Ties KC was able to join this conversation and bring together head brewers from Olvera brewery in Mexico and Strange Days in KC. Global Ties listened as these two experts discussed their experiences growing …
CRAFT BREWERIES IN KC AND MEXICO LOOKING TO SAVE THE PLANET: ONE PINT AT A TIME Read More »
Each July since 2014, Kansas City has welcomed a vibrant group of high school students from Mexico with the Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action) Program. This program, hosted by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, aims to connect high school students in Mexico with the skills necessary for success in leadership. …
MISSING EXCHANGE: REFLECTING ON THE POWER OF YOUTH EXCHANGES Read More »
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