Digest for January 19, 1999
Dear friends,
It was five years ago today that we first launched Friends and Partners on
the Internet. It's a bit difficult for us to believe! What began as an
experiment and a hobby has become something so much more dear to us. There
is no way we can adequately express here how grateful we are to have been a
part of this; we won't even try.
But after a wonderful (if intense!) five year experience, we are
absolutely more committed than ever to that original vision presented
January 19, 1994 to use these new communications technologies to help let
friendships and partnerships happen - across the miles and boundaries and
barriers that formerly prevented them.
At this time of year, we thank you "Friends and Partners" - this very real
community which returns many times over any of our own gifts of time and
effort.
Happy Birthday F&P. We're looking forward to the next five!
-- Greg and Natasha
Table of Contents
WHAT'S NEW . . .
01-19 January 99 New Friends and Partners Chat Room
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-19 January 99 Sender: Riles08816@aol.com
Subject: How is Citizenship experienced in Russia?
02-19 January 99 Sender: FGrothnj@aol.com
Subject: EVERYDAY LIFE
03-19 January 99 Sender: Sarah Meland (brazenhussy@home.com)
Subject: oh, and one other thing...
04-19 January 99 Sender: "gary clark" (garyclark@hotmail.com)
Subject: THE TEN COMMITMENTS
05-19 January 99 Sender: "Adrian Mirosnikov" (darian@nbnet.nb.ca)
Subject: Miroshnikov
06-19 January 99 Sender: Kenneth Barnett (kebarnet@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Subject: Hello
07-19 January 99 Sender: "Galina A. Andrianova" (galina@eschool.chg.ru)
Subject: MY SWEET VALENTINE
08-19 January 99 Sender: "Ann Chukhlomina" (a_chukhlomina@hotmail.com)
Subject: penpal
09-19 January 99 Sender: "D.R.Earley" (d.r.earley@huskyville.freeserve.co.uk)
Subject: Russian for ' Beautiful '
10-19 January 99 Sender: doublcgrfx@aol.com.or.humboltyak@yahoo.com
Subject: comment about /friends/
11-19 January 99 Sender: RKlotkowsk@aol.com
Subject: Would like correspondance withMoscovite...
12-19 January 99 Sender: scural@link.lviv.ua
Subject: Ukraine,Lviv,Carved Wood Miniatures by Elen
13-19 January 99 Sender: "Eugene V. Pismenniy" (catana@chel.surnet.ru)
Subject: (no subject)
14-19 January 99 Sender: "Atsushi Takahashi" (gbf03547@nifty.ne.jp)
Subject: From Japan
15-19 January 99 Sender: Mikhail Iossel (iosselm@union.edu)
Subject: Summer Literary Seminars in St. Petersburg
16-19 January 99 Sender: "rizhkov" (western@rizhkov.relc.com)
Subject: Ukrainian student looking for friends
17-19 January 99 Sender: "Herr Family" (herrj@brads.net)
Subject: Russian rice casserole
18-19 January 99 Sender: MMA2SA@aol.com
Subject: E-mail Contacts
19-19 January 99 Sender: Faithchuck@aol.com
Subject: new member
20-19 January 99 Sender: commdoor@netdor.com (Steve Behrens)
Subject: New Web Site
21-19 January 99 Sender: Gemi29@aol.com
Subject: russian clothing
22-19 January 99 Sender: Wistwo@aol.com
Subject: Russian black bread
23-19 January 99 Sender: Steve Lindauer (lindauers@earthlink.net)
Subject: Phrasing of Russian sentence
24-19 January 99 Sender: winkks@usa.net
Subject: Russian friend
25-19 January 99 Sender: Nick Mozak (nickmozak@usa.net)
Subject: Mailing lists for collectors
26-19 January 99 Sender: stamps (stamps@te.net.ua)
Subject: Ukrainian Stamps
27-19 January 99 Sender: BHamil2039@aol.com
Subject: (no subject)
28-19 January 99 Sender: aic@ctinet.ru
Subject: Society for Cultural and Business Cooperation
29-19 January 99 Sender: Anne Marie Hvid (amhvid@irex.org)
Subject: IREX Announces Russian-US Young Leadership
Fellows Program
30-19 January 99 Sender: gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu
Subject: Summer Institute in Social Science Research and
Public Policy for Ukrainian Social Scientists
31-19 January 99 Sender: gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu
Subject: Training Programs in Central and Eastern Europe
32-19 January 99 Sender: gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu
Subject: NIS Secondary School Partnership Program
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
01-19 January 99 New Friends and Partners Chat Server
http://www.friends-partners.org:8080/
F&P has a brand new tool for on-line chat. Long a
heavily used feature of the F&P Internet site, we've
finally installed a good software package for making
on-line conversation easier, faster and more pleasant.
Please visit the address above and try out the new
chatroom. You can now meet with people in several rooms
and can even create your own rooms (public and private)
for hosting your own discussions.
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E-MAIL POSTINGS . . .
Please continue to send your e-mail to friends@solar.rtd.utk.edu.
NOTE: travel, a rather large F&P event in December (more info soon),
and the subsequent holidays have us *really* behind with email and the F&P
digests at the moment. In our first effort at "catching up", we're
presenting messages which we feel best represent the spirit of F&P.
While we try our best to send out relevant messages about funding
opportunities, meeting announcements, etc., it is these notes of simple,
honest exchange of which we receive so many that constitute the real heart
of this effort and of this community.
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Sender: Riles08816@aol.com
Subject: How is Citizenship experienced in Russia?
My name is Kevin O'Reilly. I am a student form East Brunswick High School in
New Jersey, USA. I am looking for information on how citizenship is
experienced in Russia. Specifically, i need information on the right given to
Russian citizens, the responsibilities of Russian citizens, the responsibility
of the Russian government to its people and how the Russian government is
basically run. Thank you for your help!
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Sender: FGrothnj@aol.com
Subject: EVERYDAY LIFE
Hello,
I am doing a school report on "daily life in Russia. Could you give me some
help with a short report? Thank you for any help. Tyler
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Sender: Sarah Meland (brazenhussy@home.com)
Subject: oh, and one other thing...
Hi again!
I'm hoping you can help -- I e-mailed you the other day re: how to
write "I love you" (more specifically, "I'm in love with you") in
Russian with this alphabet, in connection with a story I'm working on,
and I have one other phrase -- just one, I promise! :-) The phrase is
"That's all the truth I've ever needed" -- kinda sappy, I know, but
that's the kind of story it is... :-)
Anyway, that's all... any help you can give me would be wonderful --
even if it's just a URL to another site -- and greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Sarah
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Sender: "gary clark" (garyclark@hotmail.com)
Subject: THE TEN COMMITMENTS
THE TEN COMMITMENTS
1. Pursue the dream in your heart.
2. Create new ways to generate positive energy.
3. Know what you believe in & why.
4. Find your place thru choices you make.
5. Believe that you are all-ways more.
6. Nurture yourself as a friend in need.
7. Seek lessons of life hidden in every moment.
8. Know that your mind is the lifeblood of your future.
9. View confusion as a prelude to clarity.
10. Cherish the Earth, thankful for each breath you take.
garyclark@hotmail.com
angelfire.com/fl/garyclark
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Sender: "Adrian Mirosnikov" (darian@nbnet.nb.ca)
Subject: Miroshnikov
i am researching my family history and i hope that you can help me.
My last name is Miroshnikov. My great grandfather was ivan, he served in the
russian army in the 81st apsheronsky regiment. I would like to find some
information on him. he was awarded the order of st george, but i can not
find a list of recipients for that either.
my grandfather also served in the russian army his name was Eugene. if you
can help please notify me and i can send more info.
desperately looking
Adrian Miroshnikov
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Sender: Kenneth Barnett (kebarnet@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Subject: Hello
I found your very helpful and interesting web site. I understand that you
probably get many requests, and questions. Please disregard this
inquiry if you wish.
I have been trying to locate any documents I can about my Grandfather
Gustave Berlotsky. He immigrated to the US in or around 1917, and was
in the Russian Army. I believe he was born in Belarus. His name was
changed to BARNETT in the US.....and he kept his past very
secret....most likely because of his political past. If you, or anyone
comes across any material in regards to this person....I will be very
grateful.
I have hit many dead ends...bulletin boards, ship manifests, marriage
records. Thought I would at least try here.
Sincerely,
Kenneth E. Barnett
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Sender: "Galina A. Andrianova" (galina@eschool.chg.ru)
Subject: MY SWEET VALENTINE
"MY SWEET VALENTINE"
1 February - 1 March, 1999
(Registration - up to 31 January, 1999)
14 February is St.Valentine Day, Day of all lovers of the world. Russian
Distance Education Center "Eidos" (http://www.eidos.techno.ru/english)
invites students of different ages and nations to take part in a
contest-project on developing their virtual "valentines" to send them to
virtual friends from Russia. Virtual "valentines" can express the ideas of
love, the beautiful souls of the participants, can help the students to
find friends among Russians. Virtual "valentines" are international as
they unite students from different countries.
PROJECT IDEA
The project participants make out their original, non-traditional
"valentines" for virtual boyfriends or girlfriends from Russia. They can
also include multimedia means (sound, animation, and video) in the project
of their virtual "valentines".
PROJECT GOAL
To learn how to apply literary and heuristic devices of creating "valentines",
to take part in E-mail conference and Eidos-Chat on the results of the project
among the project participants.
PROJECT STAGES
1. Registration - up to 31 January, 1999
2. Project Committee sends the algorithm how to make a primary sketch of the
virtual "valentine" to the registered participants - 1 February
3. The participants make the primary sketches to take part in the distance
lesson on making original "valentines" - 2-7 February
4. The participants take part in the distance lesson to learn how to apply
literary and heuristic devices of composing original "valentines" - 8 February
5. The participants make out their virtual "valentines" with the account of
the distance lesson and send their final "valentines" to the Project Committee
- 9 -12 February
6. The best final works are published in Virtual Window on Russian Center
"Eidos" server - 13-14 February
7. The registered participants get virtual "valentines" from Russian students
(no less than 5) - 14 February
8. E-mail conference and Eidos-Chat on the results of the project among the
project participants - 16-26 February
9. Congratulations and rewarding of the winners - 28 February - 1March
CREATIVE WORKS CRITERIA
1. Original, non-standard ideas of virtual "valentine" and forms of its
realization in text and computer graphics.
2. Skills to apply literary and heuristic devices of composing "valentines"
in the non-standard form: similes, metaphors, symbolic, inversion, etc.
3. Skills to apply multi-media to express contents of the "valentine" in
original form.
4. Quality of the computer graphics.
The project is carried out in one of the two variants:
1. In hypertext (html (htm)), photo (jpg) and pictures (gif). The files with
pictures, sound, animation or video must not exceed 70 KB for one separately.
The text and pictures are sent in (zip, arj) as an attachment to the letter.
2. Completely in text; pictures are made either with the help of marks and
symbols available on the computer keyboard or in gif format.
PRIZES
The traditional Russian souvenirs will be sent to the foreign winners and
prizewinners of the project. The best creative works will be published on
Center "Eidos" Virtual Window -
http://www.eidos.techno.ru/project/shwindow/index.htm and people from
Russia and other countries will come to see your virtual "valentine".You
will win the world glory!
PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT
There are three age groups for the participants of the international distance
project "MY SWEET VALENTINE": junior (6-10 years old); middle (11-13 years old)
; senior (14-17 years old).
REGISTRATION
To participate in the project it is necessary to send the application
(the form is given below) to:
galina@accessnet.ru
APPLICATION FORM
1. Name and Surname of the participant.
2. Sex
3. Age Category
4. Date of Birth.
5. Grade, School, City, Country.
5. E-mail to contact.
6. Name, Surname, E-mail of the local coordinator (teacher, parent).
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Galina Andrianova
galina@accessnet.ru
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Sender: "Ann Chukhlomina" (a_chukhlomina@hotmail.com)
Subject: penpal
Sender:a_chukhlomina@hotmail.com
Subject:from Ann Chukhlomina
Hello to everyone! My name is Ana. I'm 13 years old but soon I will be
14. I live in Omsk city,which is in Siberia, Russia and I want to have
pen friends. Some information about me. I study in the eighth grade. I
have been learning English for 5 years. It isn't very good yet and I
want to improve it. In addition I like listening music,walking, watching
TV, for example, Beverly Hills 90210 and X-files. I like these serials a
lot. Have you seen them? Also I like to go on parties and Birthdays. I
am fond of making greeting cards,invitation cards,calendars,newsletters,
using a computer. I like to talk on the phone with my friends a lot and
I can do this all day long,but then my parents become angry with me. My
dream is to have a dog, but I can't because my sister Marina, who is
18,is allergic to animals. But I'm sure sometime my dream will come
true.
Boys and girls, I'd love to be your pen friend.
Ana.
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Sender: "D.R.Earley" (d.r.earley@huskyville.freeserve.co.uk)
Subject: Russian for ' Beautiful '
We are looking for a particular name for a Siberian Husky pup and we
wondered if you could help us, do you know, or is there any way of
finding out the Siberian/Russian for ' Beautiful '?
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Sender: doublcgrfx@aol.com.or.humboltyak@yahoo.com
Subject: comment about /friends/
Name: Rudolf and Marianne Seifert
Email-address: doublcgrfx@aol.com or humboltyak@yahoo.com
Hi Friends, We will be coming to your country Siberia. Will be traveling
by landcruiser on the frozen Lena River in March or April. Please can you
give us some links to weather sites for that area of maybe any other site
about Siberia. Thank You
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Sender: RKlotkowsk@aol.com
Subject: Would like correspondance withMoscovite...
I have been searching for a friend in Moscow for years..way before the
frozen war thawed. I am interested in all aspects of Moscow/Russian life.
Until my disablements, I was working ..making 767's in Everett WA. USA. I
am male , almost 50.. and would appreciate hearing from anyone who would
be willing to make contact with me..and perhaps trade/ sell some trinkets
from mother Moscow. Happy New Year! Ray...
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Sender: scural@link.lviv.ua
Subject: Ukraine,Lviv,Carved Wood Miniatures by Elen
In 1999 there will be 200 years from birthday A.S. Pushkin. A.S.Pushkin
was great Russian poet (1799 - 1837). Elen prepares for one anniversary
very much for a long time, studying fragments by that (including an
anniversary chess, as at one time devoted to anniversary of Moscow).
http://www.link.lviv.ua/~scural/chessm1.htm We would like, that about our
schedules has learned(found out) maximal people. Probably who that also
will wish to look a mobile personal exhibition Elen, devoted A.S. Pushkin:
http://www.link.lviv.ua/~scural/m-muse1h.htm
But we have limited possibilities see:
http://www.link.lviv.ua/~scural/briff15.htm
And the time not "suffers"("bears").
The request - to recommend to two - three friends to familiarize with our
pages and schedules. Each of the friends probably also will send the
request further. (method " Of chain response ").
Yours faithfully Elen and Sergei Uralov
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Sincerely Yours .Sergei Uralov.
My Web page " Children and young people are defenseless before the
offensive of civilization. "
http: // www.link.lviv.ua/~scural/techn1.htm
scural@link.lviv.ua
P.S. Letter is translated russian to english by means of the computer
translator. In letter will so mistakes and inexactnesses.
Please, excuse me.
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Sender: "Eugene V. Pismenniy" (catana@chel.surnet.ru)
Subject: (no subject)
I want to get some friends in the USA. I am a male of 28 from Russia.
Will ,please, you help me? Thank you.
Eugene
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Sender: "Atsushi Takahashi" (gbf03547@nifty.ne.jp)
Subject: From Japan
I'm Takahashi Atsushi from Japan,am interested in everything of Russia.
I've been to Moscow at once 8 years ago still in the Soviet Union era.
I've heard that Moscow has changed dramatically,right? Khabarovsk and
Vladiostock,I've been to there many times. I can speak in Russian a
little.
I'd like to have a relation with a good Russian friend, exchanging each
other country by E-mail,because I issue E-mail Magazine in which I
introduce of Russia. And if you'd like,I can introduce your information to
Japanese people,ev- erything OK! for instance,Russian lives
now,Business,your company or site advertising,friendship,love,bridal,etc.
Please send me by E-mail but in English sorry.
My profile more I live in Yokohama,35 years old,work as a business
consultant especially network and business system. I have a friend in
Nigata who exports secondhand Japanese vehicles to Russia. I have a black
belt of Judo and 4th kyu(green belt) of Kyokushin Karate now studing.
I'm going to Moscow this year!
Thanks!
GBF03547@nifty.ne.jp
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Sender: Mikhail Iossel (iosselm@union.edu)
Subject: Summer Literary Seminars in St. Petersburg
Dear Friends,
We at SLS (Summer Literary Seminars) would like to bring to your attention
the following, very interesting and unusual summer literary program to be
held in st. Petersburg, Russia, in June-July of this year. Our website:
http://www.osmotec.com/SLS/index.html
Please help us to spread the word!
Thank you in advance.
With all the best wishes,
SLS
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Sender: "rizhkov" (western@rizhkov.relc.com)
Subject: Ukrainian student looking for friends
V.Vasilkovskiy str., 130/3
City of Kiev, Ukraine, 252006
Konstantin Rizhkov
15.12.1998
Dear friends,
I am an Ukrainian student.
I stuudy at the Academy of Industry (city Kiev) on the third course of the
faculty Manager on Foreign Economic Relations.
I have a lot of interests especially like travalling , music,computer and
computer game,animals (have a dog of noble birth), play the gitar.
I want to contact with the students (with intresting people) to find
panfriends from other country by internet service .I want to know any kind
of information about your country,about your customs, to know english
language well.
Ask you to help me to find .
I thank you in advance for your kind attention and help.
Your sincerely,
Konstantin Rizhkov
western@rizhkov.relc.com
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Sender: "Herr Family" (herrj@brads.net)
Subject: Russian rice casserole
My grandmother used to make a rice casserole with long grain rice. I only
know that it was yellow when finished. I can make a comparable one using a
dozen eggs, but that is not how she did it. I would like a recipe for her
casserole. She never gave an English name to it. She always talked to my
father in Russian and never gave him the name. She also kept her best
recipes in her head so that when she died the recipe died with her. I wish
I could provide more information. Any help you can give me will be
greathly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Herr
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Sender: MMA2SA@aol.com
Subject: E-mail Contacts
Have been seeking e-mail contacts for Arkhangelsk, Russia. I lived and worked
there for over a year recently and would like to establish contact with
friends from Arkhangelsk. I do not speak Russian and the only phone contact I
have does not speak English. If you have any suggestions on how I might
establish such a link please advise.
Thank You
Matt Anderson
MMA2SA@aol.com
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Sender: Faithchuck@aol.com
Subject: new member
just found out about this great new link. Was in Moscow for three years
and loved it and miss it. So give me the latest on the economy, young
people,(lost hope?) and what people use to motivate themselves. Haven't
been back in almost 3 years, it's agonizing. charlie
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Sender: commdoor@netdor.com (Steve Behrens)
Subject: New Web Site
Please consider adding a link to our page. It is titled "Russians In South
Florida" and is located at http://www.commdoor.com/russindex.html We will
gladly add a link to your page from our "Related Sites" page. Thank you
for your consideration.
Steve Behrens
Commercial Door & Hardware
www.commdoor.com
commdoor@netdor.com
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Sender: Gemi29@aol.com
Subject: russian clothing
To whom It May Concern:
I am doing a culture report on Russia. I would like some information on
Russian Clothing. I am interested in what the Russian citizens wear. I am
interested in male, female, and children's wear. If you could supply me
with any information on Russian Clothing I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Brittany Schwartz
Please respond to Gemi29@aol.com
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Sender: Wistwo@aol.com
Subject: Russian black bread
I am looking for an authentic Russian black bread recipe - not the
Americanized recipes but one used everyday in homes in Russia - can you
help? Thank you
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Sender: Steve Lindauer (lindauers@earthlink.net)
Subject: Phrasing of Russian sentence
Hi,
How do you say in Russian:
1. Will you marry me?
2. When speaking to the parents of the bride, how do you say:
May I have your permission to take your daughter's hand in marriage?
Thanks for your assistance.
Steve
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Sender: winkks@usa.net
Subject: Russian friend
Name: "Winks"
Email-address: winkks@usa.net
I met a Russian friend in a chat room.."Marisha" We E-mail each other
now:0) I must say that Marisha and her Russian country have given me
inspiration as a poet! What a gift! There is no better gift for a
poet..than inspiration:0) "Russia's a country of Haunting Beauty." I will
visit this site often..To recieve my gifts of inspiration. Thank You
"Winks"
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Sender: Nick Mozak (nickmozak@usa.net)
Subject: Mailing lists for collectors
Dear friends! I want to sale my big collection of pins of the former USSR.
Please, help me to find some popular mailing lists for collectors and
collector's sites where Soviet pins may be of interest. Thank you very
much. Nick Mozak,Belgorod,Russia. email: nickmozak@usa.net
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Sender: stamps (stamps@te.net.ua)
Subject: Ukrainian Stamps
Visit at my sites:
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Ukrainian/index.html
http://expage.com/page/milkusstamps/
(you can find Ukrainian Stamp Catalogue; Postal Stationeries; Postal
Tariffs here) Hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes from Ukraine Simon
Milkus, POBox 13, Odessa - centre, Ukraina 270 000 bravo@paco.net
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Sender: BHamil2039@aol.com
Subject: (no subject)
Am looking for information on cruises between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
MS Russ sailing Aug 6th and MS Simonv sailing Aug 18-Sept 1st.
Thank you
Bobbie Hamilton
3056th st SW
Ruskin, Fl 33570
Email adress BHamil2039 @AOL
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Sender: aic@ctinet.ru
Subject: Society for Cultural and Business Cooperation
Name: Tatyana Kuzmina
Email-address: aic@ctinet.ru
Society for Cultural and Business Cooperation with the USA and Canada. Our
organization is the oldest NGO in St.Petersburg and the North-West of
Russia developing the relations between our countries in culture, education
and business. 191011, Russia, St.Petersburg, Fontanka, 21. Tel/Fax:
7-812-311 40 84
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Sender: Anne Marie Hvid (amhvid@irex.org)
Subject: IREX Announces Russian-US Young Leadership Fellows Program
IREX and the United States Information Agency are pleased to announce the
1999 Russian-US Young Leadership Fellows Program. The program provides one
year of intensive academic and professional training to young US and
Russian leaders in the fields of American and Russian area studies,
conflict resolution, economics, government studies, history, international
relations, and political science.
The program includes one year of non-degree academic study at qualified
universities and colleges, a community service component, and a four to
twelve week internship. The goal of the Russian-US Young Leadership
Fellows Program is to promote and support democracy, economic prosperity,
and civil society in Russia by fostering the educational and social
development of the next generation of US and Russian leaders.
Approximately 20 US and 54 Russian fellowships will be awarded for the
period of August 1999 through August 2000.
All applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential,
interest in public service or evidence of involvement in community service,
and proficiency in written and spoken English and Russian. All
participants are required to submit a final summary report discussing their
program activities, the results of their study, and future plans upon
returning to their home countries, including plans to continue community or
public service activities.
The program provides round-trip travel from fellowsí homes to their host
institutions, medical insurance, monthly stipends for housing and living
expenses, and limited allowances for books and tuition.
Post-fellowship opportunities will also be available to alumni of the
Russian-US Young Leadership Fellows Program for continued professional
growth. Opportunities for alumni of US government-sponsored exchange
programs in the United States generally include: participation in regional
conferences, seminars, and lecture series. Alumni will also have access to
the Young Leaders listserv, a new on-line and print journal, and other
publications.
The application deadline for both Russian and American applicants is
February 26, 1999.
Application forms and complete eligibility requirements may be obtained by
contacting the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) at (202)
628-8188, or via e-mail at irex@irex.org. You can also download the
application form from IREX's web site at http://www.irex.org/programs/ylp/.
In Russia applications can be obtained at the following locations:
Russian Representational Offices & Advising Centers
US Embassy, Moscow
Moscow 121242
Novinskiy Bulívar 19/23
APE/AE 09721
Tel: (7) (095) 252-24-51 through 59
Telex: 413160 USGSO SU
Fax: (7) (095) 956-42-61
IREX/Moscow
Volkhonka 14, ctr. 5
119842 Moscow, Russian Federation
Tel: (7) (095) 203-98-89 or (7) (095) 203-96-96
Fax: (7) (095) 203-59-66
E-mail: irexmos@irex.ru
Web: http://www.irex.ru
IREX/Irkutsk
Irkutsk State Pedagogical Institute
ul. Nizhnaia Naberezhnaia, d. 6, kom. 232
664053 Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Tel/Fax: (7) (3952) 24-05-59
E-mail: irex@irex.irkutsk.su
IREX/Rostov-on-Don
38 Ivanovskogo street, Rm. 28-29
344012 Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
Tel: (7) (8632) 32-69-78
E-mail: irexros@irexros.rnd.su
IREX/Vladivostok
ul. Svetlanskaya, d. 150, 3rd Floor
690005 Vladivostok, Russian Federation
Tel/Fax: (7) (4232) 26-97-09
E-mail: irexeast@glasnet.ru or irexvlad@online.ru
Cheboksary - Educational Advising Center
American Educational Center, pr. M.Gorkogo 24
Cheboksary Cooperative Institute, room 24
Tel. (8352) 446-750/663-656
e-mail: univkoop@chuvashia.chtts.ru
Ekaterinburg - Educational Information Center
ul. Ma mina Sibirajka, 193
American Center
Municipal Information Library System
Ekaterinburg, Russia 620055
Tel: (3432) 61-5338
Fax: (3432) 51-0248
E-mail: reac@irex.uraic.ru
Ekaterinburg - IATP Regional Coordinator
Olga Ivanova
E-mail: olga@irex.uraic.ru
Kaluga - Educational Advising Center
Higher College of Psychology
ul. Stepana Razina 26
Kaluga, Russia, 248023
Tel. (0842) 27-4138
Ffax (0842) 23-3328
E-mail: vali@kgpu.kaluga.su
Kazan - Educational Information Center
Ul. Lenina, 18
Kazan State University
International Office
Kazan, Russia 420008
Tel/Fax: (8432) 38-7390
E-mail: kazaneac@inter.ksu.ras.ru
Kemerova - Educational Information Center
NIKALS Center
ul. Karbolito vskaya 15, kom. 15
Kemerovo, Russia 650010
Tel: (3842) 523-303
Tel/Fax: (3842) 361-676
Khabarovsk - IATP Regional Coordinator
Sergei Dvorianinov
E-mail: colobok@main.dvags.khu.ru
Krasnodar - Educational Information Center
A/Ya No. 4705
Krasnodar, Russia 350012
Tel: (8612) 50-8461, 50-7698
Fax: (8612) 56-0855
E-mail:rubass@cnfa.kccc.kuban.su
Moscow - Educational Information Center
Ul. Nikolo-Yamskaya 1, 3rd Floor
Library of Foreign Lit erature
Moscow, Russia 109189
Tel: (095) 234-0142/45/46
Fax: (095) 956-3262
E-mail: eic@useic.ru or
eacmosc@mailer.amcenter.moscow.msu.ru
Nizhny Novgorod - Educational Information Center
Ul. Minina, 31a
American Center
Nizhny Novgorod Linguistics University
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia 603155
Tel: (8312) 36-2221
Fax: (8312) 36 -0219
E-mail: eac@amcen.sci-nnov.ru
Novosibirsk - Educational Information Center
Pr. Ak. Lavrentieva 17
Economics Insitute, New Bldg, Rm 252
Novosibirsk,Russia 630090
Tel: (3832) 35-4504
Fax: (3832) 35-7913
E-mail: eac@ieie.nsc. ru
http://ieie.nsc.ru/~eac/
Novosibirsk - IATP Regional Coordinator
Andy Dorofeev
E-mail: andy@sicnit.ru
Obninsk - Educational Information Center
Ul. Guryanova 19
French-Russian Institute of BA
Obninsk, Russia 249020
Tel: (08439)7-3351, 7-3041, 3-4643
Fax: (095) 255-2225
E-mail: fridas@storm.iasnet.com
Omsk - Educational Information Center
Omsk State University
Pr. Mira 55A
Omsk, Russia 644020
Tel: (3812) 64-42-47
Fax: (3812) 33-68-30
E-mail: akeac@univer.omsk.su
Omsk - Educational Advising Center
State Pedagogical University
Naberezhnaya Tukhachevskogo 14
Omsk, Russia 644099
Tel. (3812) 24-3795/25-1462
Fax (3812) 24-3795
E-mail: tatyana@mo.ospi.omsk.su
Riazan - Educational Information Center
ul. Nikolodvori anskaya 24
Ryazan, Russia 390000
e-mail: eac@eac.rsi.ryazan.su
St. Petersburg - Educational Information Center
Nab. r. Fontanka 46, 4th Floor
Mayakovsky Library
St. Petersburg, Russia 191025
Tel: (812) 311-4593/7655
Fax: (812) 311-0934
E- mail: eacstpete@glas.apc.org
St. Petersburg - IATP Regional Coordinator
Nat Trumble
E-mail: nat@teia.org
Saratov - Saratov State University
ul. Universitetskaya 42
Saratov State University
Re gional Scientific Library
Saratov, Russia 410601
Tel: (8452) 51-8122
Fax: (8452)24-0446
E-mail: kae@shrt.ssu.runnet.ru
Saratov - Peace Corps
ul. Zarubina 158/162
Saratov Municipal Library
Saratov, Russia 410071
Tel: (8452) 99-0148
Fax: (8452) 24-5449
E-mail: center@racc.saratov.su
Saratov-Exchange/Consulting Center Educational Information Center
A/Ya No. 3738
Saratov, Russia 410601
Tel/Fax: (8452) 262-452
E-mail: center@strahov.saratov.su or xchange@center.saratov.su
Syktyvkar - Educational Information Center
Syktyvkar State University
Oktyabrsky pr. 55, kom. 239
Syktyvkar, Russia 167001
Tel: (8212) 436-725
Fax: (8212) 437-286
E-mail: intdep@ssu.komitex.ru
Togliatti - Educational Information Center
Cultural Palace "Jubilation"
ul. Pobeda 42
Togliatti, Russia 445009
Tel: (8469) 22-3636
E-mail: rosie@peace-corp.tlt.ru
Tomsk - Educational Information Center
Prospect Lenina, 34a
American Center
Tomsk University Library
Tomsk, Russia 634050
Tel/Fax: (3822) 22-5094
E-mail: lyubov@eac.tsu.tomsk.su
Ufa - Educational Information Center
Bashkir State Co mmittee on Science, Higher & Secondary Education
ul. Kirova, 15
Ufa, Russia 450077
Tel: (3472) 23-5913
Fax: (3472) 22-8522
E-mail: ufa@online.ru
Vladikavkaz - Educational Information Center
Prospekt Mira 10
State Scientific Center
Vl adikavkaz, Russia, 362040
Tel: (8672) 23-92-35
Fax:. (8672) 24-85-95
E-mail: eac@stscic.vladikavkaz.su
Vladimir - Educational Information Center
ul. Dzerzhinskogo 3
Regional Scientific Library
Vladimir, Russia 600000
Tel.(0922) 2 2-28-07
E-mail: librgl@rnet.vpti.vladimir.ru (to attn: O. Akimova)
Vladivostok-IREX Office & Educational Information Center
Mailing Address (not for express mail):
a/ya 5/39
Vladivostok, Russia 690005
Office Address: ul. S vetlanskaya, d. 150, 3rd Floor, Vladivostok, Russia
690005
Tel/Fax: (7) (4232) 26-97-09
E-mail: irexeast@glas.apc.org
Vladivostok - Educational Information Center
a/ya No. 1-11
Ul. Dalzavodskaya 27, kom. 24
Vladivostok, Russia 690001
Tel/Fax: (4232) 26-9860
E-mail: irexvlad@online.ru
Vologograd - Educational Information Center
ul. Mir a, 15Biblioteka im. Gorkogo, kom.402
Volgograd, Russia 400066
Tel: (8442) 93-6457
E-mail: svetlana@raic.tsaritsyn.su
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Editor, Electronic Publishing
IREX, International Research & Exchanges Board
1616 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202) 628-8188
Fax: (202) 628-8189
E-mail: amhvid@irex.org
Web: http://www.irex.org
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Subject: Summer Institute in Social Science Research and Public Policy
for Ukrainian Social Scientists
Summer Institute in Social Science Research and Public Policy
for Ukrainian Social Scientists
SPONSOR: United States Information Agency
SYNOPSIS: The United States Information Agency announces an open
competition for an assistance award to develop and implement a
post-graduate level academic institute and related programs for a group of
18 Ukrainian social scientists.
DEADLINES: 02-22-1999
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor proposes to assist Ukraine through a joint
initiative with the European Union (EU) to train young Ukrainian social
scientists through an intensive six-week academic Summer Institute in the
United States and through joint follow-on activities in Ukraine.
Additionally, the EU plans to award a grant to a European ``partner''
organization that will implement a parallel academic institute in Europe.
The program is intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding
of contemporary social science theory and research methods, together with
an understanding of how theoretical and empirical research informs the
development and implementation of public policy in the United States in the
fields of economics, political science and public administration.
USIA-funded activities will include a U.S.-based academic institute in the
Summer of 1999; joint follow-on workshops in Ukraine during the 1999-2000
academic year; and, a wrap-up conference in Ukraine in Fall of 2000. The
EU-funded academic institute will be held in the Summer of 2000 at a
European site yet to be determined.
Envisioned is a program on social science research methods and public
policy that will offer Ukrainian faculty in the early stages of their
careers the opportunity for an intensive program on how contemporary social
science theory and methods in the fields of political science, economics
and public administration are brought to bear on public policy issues. The
program will proceed in five separate phases. Proposals for funding should
present a program plan and tentative budget for each of the activities
below:
PHASE 1--a representative from the U.S. grantee institution will travel to
Ukraine with a colleague from the European grantee institution that will be
designated as the ``partner'' organization (to be identified by the EU).
These individuals will survey the current status of social science research
at Ukrainian universities and make a preliminary identification of
candidates for the Summer Institute programs in the U.S. and Europe. The
proposal for funding should estimate the travel and subsistence costs of
U.S. staff for this trip.
PHASE 2--the U.S. grantee institution will conduct an intensive U.S.-based
academic Summer Institute of six weeks' duration, the elements of which are
outlined in detail below. From the perspective of the U.S. grantee
institution, this second phase will be the central activity of the grant
award, and a detailed program proposal and comprehensive budget should be
submitted.
PHASE 3--to be implemented during the 1999-2000 academic year, the U.S.
grantee institution and European partner organization will conduct
approximately five days of joint follow-on workshops in Ukraine. The exact
focus of these workshops will be determined at a later date, based on
issues and interests identified during the U.S.-based Summer Institute, and
on consultations with the European partner organization. The proposal for
USIA funding should estimate all of the costs associated with these
workshops, including local administrative and venue costs, as well as
travel and subsistence for U.S. staff and 18 Ukrainian participants.
However, costs for participation of staff from the European partner
organization need not be included.
PHASE 4--will take place in the Summer of 2000. The European partner
organization will plan and implement an academic institute in Europe for a
separate group of 18 Ukrainian social scientists. This Institute will be
fully funded by the European Union, and the U.S. grantee organization will
not be directly involved. However, a representative of the U.S. grantee
institution should plan to travel to Europe to observe at least one week of
this activity, and estimated travel and subsistence costs associated with
this trip should be included in the budget submission.
PHASE 5--will take place in the Fall of 2000, and will consist of a joint
U.S.-European Union wrap-up conference in Ukraine, approximately three days
in length. The proposal for funding should estimate all of the costs
associated with the conference, including local administrative costs and
venue costs, and travel and subsistence for U.S. staff and a total of 36
Ukrainian participants. However, costs for participation of staff from the
European partner organization need not be included.
The purpose of the six-week Summer Institute is to offer 18 Ukrainian
social scientists the opportunity to explore current theory in the social
sciences and to examine how the available theoretical models and empirical
methodologies can be brought to bear on contemporary public policy issues.
In so doing, the program should illuminate how social science scholarship
influences the way in which public policy issues are framed, addressed,
debated, and resolved. The program should proceed thematically by
examining selected concrete problems, or case studies, in public policy at
various levels of government. Among the possible areas that might be
examined through the case studies presented are Education, Labor, Banking
and Financial markets, Economic Development, Trade, Macroeconomic Policy,
the Environment, Security and Public Safety, Health and Welfare, and Media
and Communications. For each case studied, attention should be given to
current models used by researchers in political science, economics, and
public administration.
The Summer Institute program must be at least six weeks in length, and must
include an academic residency segment of at least five weeks at a U.S.
college or university campus (or other appropriate location). In addition,
a study tour segment of up to one week in length may be added at the
discretion of organizers.
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit
organizations, colleges, universities, consortia of colleges and
universities, and other nonprofit academic organizations that have an
established reputation in one or more of the following fields: public
policy, public administration, political science, economics, and/or other
disciplines related to the program theme. Applicant institutions must
demonstrate expertise in conducting post-graduate programs for foreign
educators, and must have a minimum of four years experience in conducting
international exchange programs. The project director of one of the key
program staff responsible for the academic program must have an advanced
degree in one of the fields listed above. Staff escorts traveling under
the USIA cooperative agreement must have demonstrated qualifications for
this service.
MONETARY: The total sponsor-funded budget (program and administrative)
should not exceed $264,000, and USIA-funded administrative costs as defined
in the budget details section of the solicitation package should not exceed
$80,000. Any grants awarded to eligible organizations with less than four
years of experience in conducting international exchange programs will be
limited to $60,000. Applicant proposals should try to maximize
cost-sharing in all facets of the program and to stimulate U.S. private
sector, including foundation and corporate, support.
CONTACT INFO: William Bate; 301 4th Street, SW; E/AES; Room 252; Washington,
DC 20547
_________________________
Telephone: 202-619-4557; FAX: 202-619-6790; Email Address: wbate@usia.gov
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1998-12-10; 68337
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Subject: Training Programs in Central and Eastern Europe
Training Programs in Central and Eastern Europe
SPONSOR: United States Information Agency
SYNOPSIS: USIA is interested in proposals that encourage the growth of
democratic institutions in Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Exchanges and training programs should
operate at two levels: they should enhance institutional relationships, and
they should offer practical information to individuals to assist them with
their professional responsibility. Strong proposals usually have the
following characteristics: an existing partner relationship between an
American organization and an in-country institution in one of the countries
targeted in this program; a proven track record of conducting program
activity; cost-sharing from American or in-country sources, including
donations of air fares, hotel and/or housing costs; experienced staff with
language facility; and a clear, convincing plan showing how permanent
results and continuing activity will be implemented as a result of the
activity funded by the grant.
DEADLINES: 02-23-1999
OBJECTIVES: Project activities may include: internships; study tours;
short-term training; consultations; and extended, intensive workshops
taking place as a two-way exchange in the United States and in Albania,
Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Proposals should reflect the applicants' understanding of the political,
economic, and social environment in which the program activity will take
place. The sponsor is interested in proposals whose designs take into
account the need for ongoing sharing of information, training and concrete
plans for self-sustainability. Examples include: support for training
centers in the target countries; plans to create professional networks or
professional associations to share information; establishing ongoing
Internet communication; and/or ``train the trainers'' models.
BOSNIA AND SERBIA--Internet Training for Journalists--the goal of this
project is to create Internet access in newsrooms of major media outlets
(both print and broadcast) and to provide training from a U.S. expert or
experts on how to include Internet-based information in local reporting.
The program should include training on how to set up Web sites for
newspapers and broadcast outlets. The U.S. team could also work with
interested broadcasters to develop public-service programs on the Internet.
The project budget may include costs to cover equipment purchases and
Internet access, if necessary.
BOSNIA, BULGARIA, MACEDONIA AND SERBIA--Media Internships--Applicants must
submit proposals that include all of the countries listed above. The
sponsor is looking for proposals that will provide media training for
journalists and media managers. The program should include a week-long
orientation, an internship program of approximately six weeks in small to
medium-sized media organizations, and a three-day debriefing. Participants
should be from print, radio and television. Please note the following
requirements for individual posts: Bosnia--6 participants; Bulgaria--1
participant; Macedonia--10 to 12 participants; Serbia--2 participants.
CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA AND SLOVENIA--Reform of the
Court Administration--Applicants must submit proposals that include all of
the countries listed above. This exchange should focus on promoting an
independent judiciary in Central Europe by exposing judicial and legal
practitioners from the five Central European countries listed above to U.S.
court structures, to functions, practices and characteristics of the
American judiciary, and to U.S. court management and administration
practices. Two participants from each country--one lawyer and one judge,
both fluent English speakers--should spend approximately two weeks in the
U.S. The first week should consist of training and the second week should
be in a U.S. city other than Washington, where participants would visit
courts at all levels, bar associations and prisons. In phase two of the
program American experts would visit the five countries to address in more
detail topics identified by the participants.
POLAND--Strategic Planning for Universities--the sponsor welcomes proposals
on how to use more effectively the universities' resources (financial,
human, and physical) to implement their mission and reach their long-term
goals. Project activities could include a country-wide workshop for Polish
university rectors, vice rectors and deans on how to implement strategic
planning. A second phase could consist of a U.S. program for a selected
number of participants. The program should be geared to non-English
speakers. Priority will be given to proposals from U.S. institutions with
existing links with Poland.
SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA--Intellectual Property Rights--Single and multi-country
projects are eligible. The sponsor is interested in proposals that help
local organizations develop advocacy skills for intellectual property
rights issues through training and consultations by American experts.
Proposals might also provide expertise and training in how to set up
indigenous NGOs in the field of Intellectual Property Rights that would
have as their goal that of promoting the awareness and respect of
Intellectual Property Rights. Participants should include: government
officials responsible both for drafting and enforcing laws and regulations;
lawyers, judges and distributors or licensing organizations involved with
presenting and deciding infringement cases; and press and media, to engage
them in raising public consciousness about IPR protection.
BOSNIA, POLAND AND LITHUANIA--Media Training for Government
Spokespersons--Single and multi-country projects are eligible. The sponsor
is interested in proposals that focus on public affairs and public
information as they are handled by government institutions. Program
activities should cover such topics as spokesperson skills and the
government's responsibility to provide accurate, timely information to the
public, especially to journalists. For the Polish participants, the
emphasis should be on spokespersons for local government institutions.
SLOVAKIA--Fundraising for Universities--the sponsor is interested in
proposals that will assist Slovakian universities in developing a healthier
funding base. Proposals should examine various strategies for universities
to gain financial autonomy. Public-private financing of higher education
and its legislative underpinning might also be discussed. Proposals should
engage Slovak institutions with an interest in higher education.
Participants might include university administrators; members of the
national association of rectors, the Slovak Academic Information Agency, or
other education-focused organizations; the Ministry of Education; and/or
relevant members of parliament.
ALBANIA, BOSNIA, BULGARIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, HUNGARY,
LATVIA, LITHUANIA, MACEDONIA, POLAND, ROMANIA, SERBIA, SLOVAKIA AND
SLOVENIA--Fundraising for NGOs--Single and multi-country projects are
eligible. USIA is interested in proposals that encourage local businesses
to support community development. Proposals should demonstrate the
benefits of corporate giving not only to worthy causes but to the
businesses themselves. Proposals should offer fundraising training such as
grant writing to non-governmental organizations. The reform of tax codes
to encourage charitable donations by businesses and individuals could also
be addressed.
ALBANIA, BOSNIA, BULGARIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, HUNGARY,
LATVIA, LITHUANIA, MACEDONIA, POLAND, ROMANIA, SERBIA, SLOVAKIA AND
SLOVENIA--Women's Leadership Training Programs--Proposals for single and
multi-country projects are eligible. Proposals should offer leadership
training skills to representatives of women's organizations who are active
in their own communities. The focus of the training programs should be on
how to identify priorities, organize and form coalitions and conduct
advocacy training regarding specific issues important to local communities
and regions. Media and public relations training could also be included.
Proposals are not limited to a one-country focus but may address how to
build networks among women's organizations in several countries. Program
activity may take place in Central and Eastern Europe or in the United
States. Applicants should consider developing action plans during the
project so that activities may be continued after the expiration of the
grant. USIA welcomes projects for non-English speakers and for
participants outside of the capital cities.
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are public and private non-profit
organizations.
MONETARY: For Bosnia and Serbia--Internet Training for Journalists,
priority will be given to single country proposals; however, proposals for
projects in both Bosnia and Serbia will also be considered. A total of
$500,000 has been set aside for both countries, $200,000 of which is for
Bosnia and $300,000 of which is for Serbia, out of which $100,000 is
designated for activities in Kosovo. For Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and
Serbia--Media Internships, priority will be given to proposals in the range
of $160,000 to $210,000. For Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia
and Slovenia--Reform of Court Administration, Poland--Strategic Planning
for Universities, Slovenia and Bosnia--Intellectual Property Rights,
Bosnia, Poland and Lithuania--Media Training for Government Spokespersons,
Slovakia--Fundraising for Universities, and Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,
Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia--Fundraising for NGOs,
priority will be given to proposals in the range of $80,000 to $120,000.
For Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and
Slovenia--Women's Leadership Training Programs, priority will be given to
proposals in the range of $60,000 to $100,000. Proposals with strong
cost-sharing will be given priority. Grants awarded to eligible
organizations with less than four years of experience in conducting
international exchange programs will be limited to $60,000. Applicants
must submit a comprehensive budget for the entire program. Allowable costs
include: international and domestic air fares, visas, transit costs, and
ground transportation costs; per diem; interpreters; book and cultural
allowance; consultants; room rental; materials development; one working
meal per project; return travel allowance; USIA-sponsored health insurance
policy; administrative costs; and other costs necessary for the effective
administration of the program. Research projects or projects limited to
technical issues, film festivals and exhibits are not eligible for support.
Exchange programs for students or faculty or proposals that request support
for the development of university curricula or for degree-based programs
are also ineligible.
CONTACT INFO: Christina Miner; 301 4th Street, SW; E/PE; Room 220; Washington,
DC 20547
_________________________
Telephone: 202-401-7342; FAX: 202-619-4350; Email Address: cminer@usia.gov
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Subject: NIS Secondary School Partnership Program
NIS Secondary School Partnership Program
SPONSOR: United States Information Agency
SYNOPSIS: The United States Information Agency announces an open
competition for the NIS Secondary School Partnership Program to either
enhance or expand existing partnerships or develop new school partnership
programs with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, or
Ukraine. All submissions must have a thematic focus and feature on-going
joint project activity between the schools, a student exchange component,
and an educator (teacher/administrator) exchange component.
DEADLINES: 02-12-1999
OBJECTIVES: The short-term goal of the school linkage program is to provide
partial funding for linkages between U.S. and NIS schools featuring student
and educator exchanges for the purpose of collaborative substantive
projects. Grant funded exchanges must have a thematic focus and have
tangible outcomes (e.g. educational materials). The long term goals are
to: advance mutual understanding between the U.S. and the NIS; develop
lasting institutional ties between U.S. and NIS schools and communities;
and promote U.S. government/private sector cooperation by supporting
linkages which hold promise for sustainability beyond the grant term and
serve the needs and interests of the schools. The linkages between
networks of secondary schools in the U.S. with networks of schools in the
NIS must establish ties between the schools in the network through two sets
of exchange programs: the exchange of secondary school educators between
the U.S. and NIS countries; and the exchange of secondary school students,
from 14 to 18 years of age, between the U.S. and participating NIS
countries.
The recipient of the grant is responsible for
recruiting/selecting/organizing a minimum of two U.S. secondary schools to
form the U.S. network, strengthening an existing working relationship with
an organization or agency of government in the NIS responsible for a
network of schools there, and linking the two networks through substantive
exchange activities.
The sponsor seeks school partnerships that target under-served countries or
regions. For programs with Russia, priority will be given to partnerships
with schools located outside of the Moscow and St. Petersburg regions.
Proposals that feature networks in the cities and regions noted below will
be given priority consideration. These cities are former nuclear and/or
chemical weapon manufacturing locations in Russia: Gorny, Kambarka, Kizner,
Leonidovka, Lesnoy, Maradykovsky, Novouralisk, Ozersk, Pochep, Sarov,
Seversk, Shchuchye, Snezhninsk, Trekhgnornyy, Zarechnyy, Zelenogorsk,
Zheleznogorsk. Russian Regional Investment Initiative sites are Novgorod,
Samara, and the Russian Far East (Khabarovsk and Sakhalin).
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit
organizations. Proposals that successfully address the following factors
will receive priority consideration: all school linkages must clearly
describe and define substantive thematically based projects that are the
focus of the exchange for both students and educators; significant
cost-sharing (mandatory for all proposals); and proposals that clearly
present independent educator programs for teachers/administrators.
MONETARY: The maximum grant award will be $200,000. Country allocations
are as follows: Armenia $100,000; Azerbaijan $150,000; Belarus $200,000;
Georgia $100,000; Moldova $100,000; Russia $350,000; and Ukraine $250,000.
Awards to organizations with less than four years of experience conducting
international exchange programs will be limited to $60,000. Programs in
Ukraine must have a Ukrainian partner organization that has its base of
operation in Ukraine and not in another country. Cost sharing is
mandatory. Individual schools that have received sponsor funding under the
NIS Secondary School Initiative for a total of three years are only
eligible to receive up to $20,000 for NIS participant travel costs, per
diem, and allowances. Proposals that contain non-USIA funded items such as
additional students and/or educators on the exchange, U.S. participants
paying for some of their own costs, computer software purchases, cultural
excursions, state/national capital civics programs, and other significant
items will be more competitive proposals than those that do not.
CONTACT INFO: Carolyn Lantz; 301 4th Street, SW; E/PY; Room 568; Washington,
DC 20547
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Telephone: 202-619-6299; FAX: 202-619-5311; Email Address: clantz@usia.gov
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1998-12-10; 68335
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APPENDIX
FRIENDS is a free service started by friends in Russia and the United
States. This Listserv is one element of that service.
To subscribe to FRIENDS (if someone has passed you a copy of this
announcement), just send an email message to:
listproc@solar.rtd.utk.edu
consisting of *one line* of the following format:
SUBSCRIBE FRIENDS firstname lastname
and substitute your first and last names for 'firstname lastname'
To unsubscribe from FRIENDS, send the message UNSUBSCRIBE FRIENDS to:
listproc@solar.rtd.utk.edu
To post a message to FRIENDS, send it to: friends@solar.rtd.utk.edu.
To visit the FRIENDS WWW server, use the following URLs if you have
a World Wide Web browser: http://www.friends-partners.org/friends/
http://www.friends-partners.ru/friends/
If you don't have a WWW browser, just telnet to solar.rtd.utk.edu
and enter 'friends' (in lower case and without the quotes) at the
login prompt.
or those who need it, the IP address of our computers are 198.78.213.165
193.124.128.211
Please address any comments, questions, or suggestions to your
moderators:
Natasha Bulashova, natasha@alice.ibpm.serpukhov.su
Greg Cole, gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu