March News from The Center

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2020 International Citizen of the Year Announced

The International Center honors Dan Coats, American statesman and former diplomat, as International Citizen of the Year

The International Citizen of the Year (ICY) award honors individuals whose work has achieved global impact and elevated Indiana on the world stage. This year's award dinner and program will take place on September 29 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.

Dan Coats, the 34 th recipient of the ICY award, has been a public servant for 26 years and has influenced international policy throughout his career.

Ticket and table sales information coming soon. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Glennda McGann , development and engagement director.

Indiana Global Economic Summit

Martin Baier, president and CEO of The International Center, will speak at the inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit, hosted by the State of Indiana and the Indiana Economic Development Association April 26-28 in Indianapolis.

The goal of the summit is to bring together global thought leaders, decision makers and trailblazers. Baier will be among a roster of 34 presenters including Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger.

Summit attendees will network with other global leaders and learn about best practices, key discoveries and future trends in a variety of industries. Registration details are available at IEDC.IN.gov .

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April 17 - Engaging Across Cultures

There is still time to register for the first 2020 Engaging Across Cultures workshop on April 17!

These workshops are designed for global professionals and feature guest speakers, experts, and staff from The International Center. Participants will gain valuable insight and perspective from guest speakers, experts, and staff in an interactive and educational session alongside fellow professionals and internationalists.

Attendees will get an overview of dimensions of culture, while learning intercultural communication, business etiquette, and protocol tools. Interested registrants should pick one of two sessions:

April 17

August 21

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Volunteers needed for FDIC International Lounge

We need volunteers! Help staff the International Lounge for the Fire Department Instructor's Conference at the Indianapolis Convention Center on April 22-25.

Language skills in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Mandarin are appreciated, but not necessary.

Volunteers will be tasked with creating a welcoming environment for firefighters from around the globe and answering questions about Indianapolis.

To volunteer or learn more, please contact Peter Kirkwood .

The International Center's Annual Meeting

Lee Feinstein, dean of the Hamilton Lugar School of International Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, spoke about the promise of today's youth as tomorrow's global leaders at The International Center's Annual Meeting. The meeting took place Feb. 5 at Schrott Center for the Arts on Butler University's campus.

"Global understanding produces humility. And humility produces great leaders," Feinstein said in his presentation.

Thank you to all friends and stakeholders who attended the event and continue to support The International Center!