May; 2006
Issue
28
In This
Issue:
* Partnership for Democracy
* Pianist David Northington in Katowice
* DVC on Virtual Reference Services
* Webchats
* Document Alert
Partnership for Democracy Workshop for Ukrainian Journalists
The U.S. Consulate's Partnership for Democracy program will host another workshop for Ukrainian journalists on May 18-20 in Krakow. "Modern Management of Culture" will include visits to new cultural institutions in Krakow and tours and discussions about the changes which have occurred over the last 16 years during Poland's post-communist transformation.
The Ukrainian journalists will get to know the process of revitalization of such quarters as the Jewish Kazimierz quarter and the industrial district of Nowa Huta where the post-industrial areas serve as tourist attractions and venues for significant artistic events. They will also see interactive exhibits and experience events such as "Krakow Museum Night" in Krakow. Polish and American speakers will share their knowledge about funding, private/public partnerships and corporate responsibility regarding the development and management of culture and the arts.
The workshop will conclude with a roundtable discussion between Polish and Ukrainian journalists in the "Gazeta Krakowska" headquarters about culture in an internet era and the new, innovative ways of communicating with audiences.
Pianist David Northington Performs in Katowice
Acclaimed American pianist David Northington will perform at the Music Academy Concert Hall in Katowice, ul. Wojewódzka 33 at 19:00 on May 25. The program is devoted to the piano music of Aaron Copland and includes four Piano Blues and Piano Sonata among others.
David Northington was born in Macon, Georgia and earned his master's and doctoral degrees from the Yale University School of Music. Among his many accomplishments are first prizes in the East/West Artists Competition, the Prize at the Fourth Gina Bachauer International Competition, and selection to the Artistic Ambassador Program sponsored by the United States Information Agency. He has toured in France, Spain, Portugal. Apart from his artistic career, David Northington is an active teacher and presently is on the faculty of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
David Nnorthington
Videoconference on Library Virtual Services
American Information Reference Center is organizing a videoconference (DVC) on Library Virtual Reference Services with American specialists. The DVC would conclude a semester long program on American Electronic Sources of Information for students at the Library and Information Science Institute at the Jagiellonian University. Virtual reference is still fairly new in the realm of library public services in Poland but situation is changing. Participants in the DVC will learn about some practical examples of services offered by American libraries, about the costs and effectiveness of such services and what are the problems invloved. The DVC will take place on May 22.
To get more information or participate please call (12) 424 5143.
Please join us at online discussions with U.S. experts.
Good Journalism, Good Government: Running A Responsible Press Office.
Guest: Marguerite Sullivan, a communications specialist with extensive experience as a journalist, an executive in government and with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), working on democracy, education and women's issues. Currently, she serves as director of the U.S. UNESCO Affairs Office. She will discuss the roles and characteristics of press representatives and the tools available to a press office to deal with unexpected events that require a quick response.
http://usinfo.state.gov/usinfo/USINFO/Products/Webchats/sullivan_10_may_1006.html
The State of Journalism Today and Tomorrow.
Guest: Crocker Snow, Jr., a director of the Edward R. Murrow Center for Public Diplomacy at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University.
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As part of its effort to promote discussion on the subject of democracy, Democracy Dialogues has introduced a new feature on Independent Courts. The Independent Courts topical web page
is now live at:
http://www.democracy.gov/dd/eng_democracy_dialogues/independent_courts.html
Two upcoming webchats on democracy issues:
Details about these last two webchats (dates and times, confirmed guest speakers)
will be made available on USINFO Webchat Station
http://usinfo.state.gov/usinfo/Products/Webchats.html
Independent Courts: Safeguarding the Rule of Law
Guest(s): Mira Gur-Arie, Judge Barbara Rothstein, Federal Judicial Center
Declarations of Independence: Separation of Powers and the Courts
Guest: Louis Fisher, Law Library, U.S. Library of Congress
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Country Reports on Terrorism 2005
On April 27, 2006 Department of States released its Country Reports on Terrorism that replaced previously published report Patterns of Global Terrorism. The "Country Reports on Terrorism 2005" offers a strategic assessment of trends in international terrorism and the nature of the terrorist threat, as well as chapters examining terrorists safe havens, US efforts to build international will and capacity. The report also includes an annex to statistical information from the National Counterterrorism Center that addresses the victims of terrorism.
The report available at: http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/crt/c17689.htm
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