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1901 University Avenue, SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-2025

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CommuniquéCommuniqué

with Ben Blink, senior public policy analyst at

Google

September / October 2014 Edition | Communiqué

No one can ever accuse MIC of being a one track horse!

In this issue … programs with Google and the Chief of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, D.C., a Great Decisions conference on Energy Independence, a GlobalSocial with international visitors from 23 – yes, 23 – countries, a discount to Cuban musician Nachito Herrera’s performance at the Ordway, and two perspectives on China

... that’s variety! We also thought it time to highlight one of our “quiet” endeavors – the International Visitor Leadership Program. This, of all our programs, has the most reach outside the U.S., putting Minnesota, its wealth of resources, and generous community members in front of international emerging leaders cultivating long-term relationships – both personal and professional. From education, policy, leadership and business – we bring together separate strands to create a fabric of international connections and global understanding – and we hope you will join us.

Letter from the President Premier ($50,000+)Medtronic, Inc.

Millennium ($30,000+)General Mills, Inc.Wells Fargo International Group

Senior Global ($20,000+)3MCargillCarlsonDelta Air Lines

Global ($15,000+) Ecolab Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc

Executive ($10,000+) Horton Holding, Inc.Target CorporationThe Mosaic Company

Leadership Patron ($5,000+) Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America *

Best Buy Co., Inc.Colwell Industries, Inc.DLA Piper Donaldson Co., Inc.Dorsey & Whitney LLPFredrikson & Byron, P.A.J.P. Morgan *KPMG LLPLand O’Lakes, Inc. Propel Event Transportation ManagementRBC Wealth Management The Lakeland CompaniesUnitedHealth Group

Contributing Patron ($2,500+) U.S. BankWanner Engineering

Associate Patron ($1,000+)Bepex International LLCEide Bailly LLPGlobal Tax Network (GTN) Gray Plant MootyHGA Architects and Engineers Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS

Minnesota International Medicine Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc WTP Advisors

Associate Corporate ($500+)Carlson Global Institute Global Language InstituteHamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. Minneapolis Downtown Council TripleInk

Sponsoring HotelRadisson Plaza Hotel

MIC CORPORATE MEMBERS

* MIC is pleased to welcome NEW corporate members

Find MIC on Facebook

Connect with MIC via LinkedIn

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Wednesday, September 17 In the last 25 years the Internet has changed how people access and share information, shifting the dynamics of societies around the globe. Those with a web connection have the potential to take any message and reach an audience of millions. But this individual potential is only possible when the internet is open and available for its users. More than 600 million internet users live in countries where there is substantial filtering and censorship of online content. Come hear Ben Blink, senior public policy analyst at Google and a founding member of its free expression and international relations team, discuss what the Internet and online freedom mean for the world, and the impact on the future of democracy, human rights and economic growth.

Wednesday, September 17 Google: Freedom and Power in the Digital Age

When: Wednesday, September 17; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium, 301 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members and students FREE; Non-members $10 but advance registration REQUIRED

The public program above will be preceded by a Special Workshop for Educators to learn about and experience new educational tools and resources to enhance teaching and engage students. These will include “Connected Classrooms” which enables students to take virtual field trips; the “Google Cultural Institute” which offers access to exhibits and collections from museums around the world, “Constitute”, a collection of constitutions from across the globe; “Google Maps for Education” which gives access to mapping tools, and “Hangouts” which connects with classrooms and speakers internationally.

When: Wednesday, September 17; 3:00 – 5:00 PWhere: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Room 180, 301 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: FREE for educators but advance registration REQUIRED

Programs of the World Affairs Councils of America with support provided by a grant from Google, Inc.

When: Friday, October 10; 8:30 A – 1:30 PWhere: Carlson School of Management, 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: Register before September 19 to receive the Early Bird Special: MIC members $35; Non-members $50. After September 19: MIC members $45; Non-members $60. Student rate $10 at any time. (All rates include continental breakfast and individual boxed lunch). Advance registration REQUIRED

Friday, October 10 7th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Energy Independence The production and consumption of energy resources have profound and complex geopolitical and economic implications. The coming decade marks a transformational period in energy history as the United States invests in domestic energy resources. Taking the bargaining chip of oil dependence off the table could be good for U.S. foreign policy, but the very technological advances that allow access to vast new oil and gas reserves have also created a dilemma for lawmakers. In a government with fixed resources, should the U.S. encourage more traditional fuel production or invest in the young technology of renewable resources? And what are the potential consequences for American security and economic prosperity? MIC will explore these issues through a keynote address and breakout sessions examining North Dakota’s energy boom and related regional effects, plus highlighting Germany (MIC’s 2015 focus country) as a case study for energy efficiency and independence. The afternoon panel will explore how the United States, Mexico, and Canada are cooperating on North American energy policy, and whether a goal of true regional energy independence is realistic. The conference is open to the general public, and participants in MIC’s Great Decisions program are especially encouraged to attend.

Monday, October 6 What Does the Future Hold for Cuba-U.S. Relations? Cuba and the United States have been at odds since Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. Successive U.S. administrations have employed tough measures since that time, including prolonged economic sanctions, but recently there has been some softening in U.S. policies toward Cuba, particularly since Castro transferred the Cuban presidency to his brother Raúl in 2008, and Barack Obama became U.S. President. Raúl Castro has gradually implemented major economic reforms and lifted travel restrictions, and although the U.S. and Cuba still do not have formal diplomatic relations, contacts between our two countries are growing. Join MIC and the University of St. Thomas to hear Cuba’s top diplomatic official in the U.S., Dr. José Ramón Cabañas, speak about U.S.-Cuba relations, the impact of economic reforms and ongoing sanctions, and the prognosis for normalized relations in the future.

When: Monday, October 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: University of St. Thomas, Thornton Auditorium, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members, cosponsors and students $5; Non-members $15. Advance registration requested

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MIC MEMBERS! Sunday, October 5, 7:30 P, at the Ordway A Night in Havana featuring Nachito Herrera and his Cuban Orchestra - with Dance Floor! Cost: Tickets start at $23. For $10 off tickets*, use promocode: NACHITOSPECIAL To purchase: Visit ordway.org or call 651.224.4222 *Limit 4 tickets. Offer expires 9/26/2014. Not valid on previous ticket purchases or with other discounts. Subject to availability.

Special: $100, includes conference registration & basic MIC membership (a $75 value)

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When: Thursday, October 16; 5:00 – 7:30 P Where: Windows on Minnesota, IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street, MinneapolisCost: MIC members and guests, and corporate members FREE. Advance registration REQUIRED

Thursday, October 16 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections As part of an annual national day of programming on China involving about 70 cities through the U.S., MIC will be offering an in-depth examination of U.S.-China relations and related economic, trade and banking issues. Sponsored by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and Wells Fargo International Group, the event will feature a live webcast with President Jimmy Carter, moderated by Stephen A. Orlins, President, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Following the webcast, Charles W. Freeman III will be present to reflect on President Carter’s address and offer expert analysis on China’s influence on global economic and regulatory policy, as well as the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China trade relations. About the speaker: Charles W. Freeman III is a principal at Forbes-Tate, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, where he focuses on international regulatory and policy matters, particularly in China and other Asian markets. Mr. Freeman previously served as assistant U.S. trade representative for China Affairs. He also oversaw U.S. efforts to integrate China into the World Trade Organization.

MIC’s Global Conversations take on another Great Deci-sions topic “China’s Foreign Policy” with Dr. Richard Bohr, director of Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. China has gone to great lengths to emphasize the “peaceful” nature of its meteoric rise. Yet few dispute that China is the dominant regional power in Asia—and in recent years Beijing has begun to flex its muscles regionally in order to advance its strategic interests. Dr. Bohr will lead a conversation on the rapid rise of this new super power and if there are potential points of conflict with the U.S. as it “pivots” to Asia.

Wednesday, September 10 Global Conversations: China’s Foreign Policy

When: Wednesday, September 10; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Central Library, 2nd Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisCost: FREE and open to all; advance registration requested

Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

About the speaker: Dr. P. Richard Bohr is Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. He has devoted his career to promoting relationships between Americans and Asians. Dr. Bohr writes, speaks, and advises widely on U.S.-Asia relations. He is former President of the Midwest China Center and former Executive Director of the Minnesota Trade Office.

All you’ve ever wanted to know about the International Visitor Leadership Program

What and why? The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program and its goal is to provide firsthand knowledge about U.S. society, culture, politics, and professional work, while cultivating lasting relationships. Participants are nominated by the staff at U.S. Embassies around the world and project topics are tied to U.S foreign policy priorities. The international visitors (IVs) typically visit four U.S. communities over three weeks. The program is administered and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in cooperation with National Program Agencies, a group of private, not-for-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C. In addition, IVLP relies on more than 90 community-based organizations in 45 states that are members of the Global Ties U.S. network.

We’re one of nation’s top destinations!MIC is proud that Minnesota is one of the nation’s top destinations, welcoming about 10% of total IVLP participants, approximately 400-500 international visitors annually.

What do IVs do during their visits to the U.S.? They have meetings with U.S. public and private sector organizations related to their project theme and participate in social and cultural activities, including home hospitality meals with American families. As an example, the “Youth & Community Conflict Resolution” project was designed to connect IVs and their professional counterparts to discuss the academic, economic and social perspectives of conflict involving and affecting youth. During their time in Minnesota, the visitors met with representatives from:• Ka Joog, an organization designed to provide activities for Somali

youth• Urban Ventures, a nonprofit whose mission is to break the cycle of

generational poverty • The Dakota County Attorney’s Office • A school psychologist at Lake Harriet Community School• The Conflict Resolution Center in Minneapolis • The Somali Action Alliance, and • The entire partnership team of the City of Brooklyn Park, Zanewood

Recreation Center and Brooklyn Park police officers Members of this particular group were hosted for dinner in the homes of MIC members Mary Pat Cumming, Joel and Marta Gisselquist, and David and Karen Minge, had the opportunity to socialize and network with MIC members at a GlobalSocial, and to visit the Mall of America (a favorite with IVs).

How does this all come together for IVs in Minnesota?

First of all, MIC’s innovative and hard-working IVLP Manager, Cassie McGuiness prepares the project-specific proposal that convinces the State Department to send the IVs here. With assistance

from longtime volunteer Mary Hoopman and interns, she then arranges all professional meetings, social and cultural activities, and dinner hosting for all IVs who come to Minnesota – not to mention the logistics of getting them from place to place; all the while being on call during their stay for any emergencies or changes that might occur!

So, now you know how IVLP works. Doesn’t this want to make you volunteer as a dinner host or attend a GlobalSocial to see the program in action up close and personal?

Be sure to come to the next GlobalSocial on Thursday, September 25 Join us for another exclusive GlobalSocial with 23 emerging leaders from around the world who will be visiting the Twin Cities on a State Department-sponsored project to gain insights into Minnesota’s culture of volunteerism. The countries of the expected visitors include Bahrain, Cambodia, Chile, Haiti, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam and Yemen.

When: Thursday, September 25; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Club, 3rd Floor Main Dining Room, 729 2nd Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: FREE, open to MIC members and guests ONLY. Advance registration REQUIRED

GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. This program is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.

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Did you miss July’s GlobalSocial (pictures above), which was a total sell-out with 90 people registered? If so, be sure to come to the next one on September 25 with emerging leaders who will be visiting the Twin Cities through a State Department-sponsored project to gain insights into Minnesota’s culture of volunteerism.

“It has been a privilege to observe such wonderful programs and I am excited to go home and implement what I have learned.”“I was surprised by how much my dinner hosts knew about the history and politics of my country.”“It was eye-opening to visit the Mall of America and see people of all nationalities, religions and backgrounds walking around, completely comfortable and safe.”

“I have been to the U.S. six times before but this experience changed everything that I thought about the country.”“In Minneapolis, there are big lakes where young people can gather and enjoy swimming and rowing. This allows peer education and idea sharing, and thus improves their social development.”

“ “What IVs have to say about Minnesota and IVLP”

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Celebrating 60 years

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT MICGLOBE.ORG

September / October 2014 EDITION

Celebrating 60 years

1901 University Avenue, SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-2025

Snap it.Use a QR code reader on your mobile phone to access details about MIC programs and cosponsored events.

CommuniquéCommuniqué

with Ben Blink, senior public policy analyst at

Google

September / October 2014 Edition | Communiqué

No one can ever accuse MIC of being a one track horse!

In this issue … programs with Google and the Chief of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, D.C., a Great Decisions conference on Energy Independence, a GlobalSocial with international visitors from 23 – yes, 23 – countries, a discount to Cuban musician Nachito Herrera’s performance at the Ordway, and two perspectives on China

... that’s variety! We also thought it time to highlight one of our “quiet” endeavors – the International Visitor Leadership Program. This, of all our programs, has the most reach outside the U.S., putting Minnesota, its wealth of resources, and generous community members in front of international emerging leaders cultivating long-term relationships – both personal and professional. From education, policy, leadership and business – we bring together separate strands to create a fabric of international connections and global understanding – and we hope you will join us.

Letter from the President Premier ($50,000+)Medtronic, Inc.

Millennium ($30,000+)General Mills, Inc.Wells Fargo International Group

Senior Global ($20,000+)3MCargillCarlsonDelta Air Lines

Global ($15,000+) Ecolab Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc

Executive ($10,000+) Horton Holding, Inc.Target CorporationThe Mosaic Company

Leadership Patron ($5,000+) Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America *

Best Buy Co., Inc.Colwell Industries, Inc.DLA Piper Donaldson Co., Inc.Dorsey & Whitney LLPFredrikson & Byron, P.A.J.P. Morgan *KPMG LLPLand O’Lakes, Inc. Propel Event Transportation ManagementRBC Wealth Management The Lakeland CompaniesUnitedHealth Group

Contributing Patron ($2,500+) U.S. BankWanner Engineering

Associate Patron ($1,000+)Bepex International LLCEide Bailly LLPGlobal Tax Network (GTN) Gray Plant MootyHGA Architects and Engineers Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS

Minnesota International Medicine Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc WTP Advisors

Associate Corporate ($500+)Carlson Global Institute Global Language InstituteHamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. Minneapolis Downtown Council TripleInk

Sponsoring HotelRadisson Plaza Hotel

MIC CORPORATE MEMBERS

* MIC is pleased to welcome NEW corporate members

Find MIC on Facebook

Connect with MIC via LinkedIn

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Wednesday, September 17 In the last 25 years the Internet has changed how people access and share information, shifting the dynamics of societies around the globe. Those with a web connection have the potential to take any message and reach an audience of millions. But this individual potential is only possible when the internet is open and available for its users. More than 600 million internet users live in countries where there is substantial filtering and censorship of online content. Come hear Ben Blink, senior public policy analyst at Google and a founding member of its free expression and international relations team, discuss what the Internet and online freedom mean for the world, and the impact on the future of democracy, human rights and economic growth.

Wednesday, September 17 Google: Freedom and Power in the Digital Age

When: Wednesday, September 17; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium, 301 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members and students FREE; Non-members $10 but advance registration REQUIRED

The public program above will be preceded by a Special Workshop for Educators to learn about and experience new educational tools and resources to enhance teaching and engage students. These will include “Connected Classrooms” which enables students to take virtual field trips; the “Google Cultural Institute” which offers access to exhibits and collections from museums around the world, “Constitute”, a collection of constitutions from across the globe; “Google Maps for Education” which gives access to mapping tools, and “Hangouts” which connects with classrooms and speakers internationally.

When: Wednesday, September 17; 3:00 – 5:00 PWhere: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Room 180, 301 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: FREE for educators but advance registration REQUIRED

Programs of the World Affairs Councils of America with support provided by a grant from Google, Inc.

When: Friday, October 10; 8:30 A – 1:30 PWhere: Carlson School of Management, 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: Register before September 19 to receive the Early Bird Special: MIC members $35; Non-members $50. After September 19: MIC members $45; Non-members $60. Student rate $10 at any time. (All rates include continental breakfast and individual boxed lunch). Advance registration REQUIRED

Friday, October 10 7th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Energy Independence The production and consumption of energy resources have profound and complex geopolitical and economic implications. The coming decade marks a transformational period in energy history as the United States invests in domestic energy resources. Taking the bargaining chip of oil dependence off the table could be good for U.S. foreign policy, but the very technological advances that allow access to vast new oil and gas reserves have also created a dilemma for lawmakers. In a government with fixed resources, should the U.S. encourage more traditional fuel production or invest in the young technology of renewable resources? And what are the potential consequences for American security and economic prosperity? MIC will explore these issues through a keynote address and breakout sessions examining North Dakota’s energy boom and related regional effects, plus highlighting Germany (MIC’s 2015 focus country) as a case study for energy efficiency and independence. The afternoon panel will explore how the United States, Mexico, and Canada are cooperating on North American energy policy, and whether a goal of true regional energy independence is realistic. The conference is open to the general public, and participants in MIC’s Great Decisions program are especially encouraged to attend.

Monday, October 6 What Does the Future Hold for Cuba-U.S. Relations? Cuba and the United States have been at odds since Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. Successive U.S. administrations have employed tough measures since that time, including prolonged economic sanctions, but recently there has been some softening in U.S. policies toward Cuba, particularly since Castro transferred the Cuban presidency to his brother Raúl in 2008, and Barack Obama became U.S. President. Raúl Castro has gradually implemented major economic reforms and lifted travel restrictions, and although the U.S. and Cuba still do not have formal diplomatic relations, contacts between our two countries are growing. Join MIC and the University of St. Thomas to hear Cuba’s top diplomatic official in the U.S., Dr. José Ramón Cabañas, speak about U.S.-Cuba relations, the impact of economic reforms and ongoing sanctions, and the prognosis for normalized relations in the future.

When: Monday, October 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: University of St. Thomas, Thornton Auditorium, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members, cosponsors and students $5; Non-members $15. Advance registration requested

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MIC MEMBERS! Sunday, October 5, 7:30 P, at the Ordway A Night in Havana featuring Nachito Herrera and his Cuban Orchestra - with Dance Floor! Cost: Tickets start at $23. For $10 off tickets*, use promocode: NACHITOSPECIAL To purchase: Visit ordway.org or call 651.224.4222 *Limit 4 tickets. Offer expires 9/26/2014. Not valid on previous ticket purchases or with other discounts. Subject to availability.

Special: $100, includes conference registration & basic MIC membership (a $75 value)

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September / October 2014 Edition | Communiqué Bringing the World to Minnesota and Minnesota to the World September / October 2014 Edition | Communiqué

When: Thursday, October 16; 5:00 – 7:30 P Where: Windows on Minnesota, IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street, MinneapolisCost: MIC members and guests, and corporate members FREE. Advance registration REQUIRED

Thursday, October 16 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections As part of an annual national day of programming on China involving about 70 cities through the U.S., MIC will be offering an in-depth examination of U.S.-China relations and related economic, trade and banking issues. Sponsored by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and Wells Fargo International Group, the event will feature a live webcast with President Jimmy Carter, moderated by Stephen A. Orlins, President, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Following the webcast, Charles W. Freeman III will be present to reflect on President Carter’s address and offer expert analysis on China’s influence on global economic and regulatory policy, as well as the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China trade relations. About the speaker: Charles W. Freeman III is a principal at Forbes-Tate, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, where he focuses on international regulatory and policy matters, particularly in China and other Asian markets. Mr. Freeman previously served as assistant U.S. trade representative for China Affairs. He also oversaw U.S. efforts to integrate China into the World Trade Organization.

MIC’s Global Conversations take on another Great Deci-sions topic “China’s Foreign Policy” with Dr. Richard Bohr, director of Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. China has gone to great lengths to emphasize the “peaceful” nature of its meteoric rise. Yet few dispute that China is the dominant regional power in Asia—and in recent years Beijing has begun to flex its muscles regionally in order to advance its strategic interests. Dr. Bohr will lead a conversation on the rapid rise of this new super power and if there are potential points of conflict with the U.S. as it “pivots” to Asia.

Wednesday, September 10 Global Conversations: China’s Foreign Policy

When: Wednesday, September 10; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Central Library, 2nd Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisCost: FREE and open to all; advance registration requested

Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

About the speaker: Dr. P. Richard Bohr is Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. He has devoted his career to promoting relationships between Americans and Asians. Dr. Bohr writes, speaks, and advises widely on U.S.-Asia relations. He is former President of the Midwest China Center and former Executive Director of the Minnesota Trade Office.

All you’ve ever wanted to know about the International Visitor Leadership Program

What and why? The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program and its goal is to provide firsthand knowledge about U.S. society, culture, politics, and professional work, while cultivating lasting relationships. Participants are nominated by the staff at U.S. Embassies around the world and project topics are tied to U.S foreign policy priorities. The international visitors (IVs) typically visit four U.S. communities over three weeks. The program is administered and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in cooperation with National Program Agencies, a group of private, not-for-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C. In addition, IVLP relies on more than 90 community-based organizations in 45 states that are members of the Global Ties U.S. network.

We’re one of nation’s top destinations!MIC is proud that Minnesota is one of the nation’s top destinations, welcoming about 10% of total IVLP participants, approximately 400-500 international visitors annually.

What do IVs do during their visits to the U.S.? They have meetings with U.S. public and private sector organizations related to their project theme and participate in social and cultural activities, including home hospitality meals with American families. As an example, the “Youth & Community Conflict Resolution” project was designed to connect IVs and their professional counterparts to discuss the academic, economic and social perspectives of conflict involving and affecting youth. During their time in Minnesota, the visitors met with representatives from:• Ka Joog, an organization designed to provide activities for Somali

youth• Urban Ventures, a nonprofit whose mission is to break the cycle of

generational poverty • The Dakota County Attorney’s Office • A school psychologist at Lake Harriet Community School• The Conflict Resolution Center in Minneapolis • The Somali Action Alliance, and • The entire partnership team of the City of Brooklyn Park, Zanewood

Recreation Center and Brooklyn Park police officers Members of this particular group were hosted for dinner in the homes of MIC members Mary Pat Cumming, Joel and Marta Gisselquist, and David and Karen Minge, had the opportunity to socialize and network with MIC members at a GlobalSocial, and to visit the Mall of America (a favorite with IVs).

How does this all come together for IVs in Minnesota?

First of all, MIC’s innovative and hard-working IVLP Manager, Cassie McGuiness prepares the project-specific proposal that convinces the State Department to send the IVs here. With assistance

from longtime volunteer Mary Hoopman and interns, she then arranges all professional meetings, social and cultural activities, and dinner hosting for all IVs who come to Minnesota – not to mention the logistics of getting them from place to place; all the while being on call during their stay for any emergencies or changes that might occur!

So, now you know how IVLP works. Doesn’t this want to make you volunteer as a dinner host or attend a GlobalSocial to see the program in action up close and personal?

Be sure to come to the next GlobalSocial on Thursday, September 25 Join us for another exclusive GlobalSocial with 23 emerging leaders from around the world who will be visiting the Twin Cities on a State Department-sponsored project to gain insights into Minnesota’s culture of volunteerism. The countries of the expected visitors include Bahrain, Cambodia, Chile, Haiti, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam and Yemen.

When: Thursday, September 25; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Club, 3rd Floor Main Dining Room, 729 2nd Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: FREE, open to MIC members and guests ONLY. Advance registration REQUIRED

GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. This program is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.

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Did you miss July’s GlobalSocial (pictures above), which was a total sell-out with 90 people registered? If so, be sure to come to the next one on September 25 with emerging leaders who will be visiting the Twin Cities through a State Department-sponsored project to gain insights into Minnesota’s culture of volunteerism.

“It has been a privilege to observe such wonderful programs and I am excited to go home and implement what I have learned.”“I was surprised by how much my dinner hosts knew about the history and politics of my country.”“It was eye-opening to visit the Mall of America and see people of all nationalities, religions and backgrounds walking around, completely comfortable and safe.”

“I have been to the U.S. six times before but this experience changed everything that I thought about the country.”“In Minneapolis, there are big lakes where young people can gather and enjoy swimming and rowing. This allows peer education and idea sharing, and thus improves their social development.”

“ “What IVs have to say about Minnesota and IVLP”

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September / October 2014 Edition | Communiqué Bringing the World to Minnesota and Minnesota to the World September / October 2014 Edition | Communiqué

When: Thursday, October 16; 5:00 – 7:30 P Where: Windows on Minnesota, IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street, MinneapolisCost: MIC members and guests, and corporate members FREE. Advance registration REQUIRED

Thursday, October 16 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections As part of an annual national day of programming on China involving about 70 cities through the U.S., MIC will be offering an in-depth examination of U.S.-China relations and related economic, trade and banking issues. Sponsored by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and Wells Fargo International Group, the event will feature a live webcast with President Jimmy Carter, moderated by Stephen A. Orlins, President, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Following the webcast, Charles W. Freeman III will be present to reflect on President Carter’s address and offer expert analysis on China’s influence on global economic and regulatory policy, as well as the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China trade relations. About the speaker: Charles W. Freeman III is a principal at Forbes-Tate, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, where he focuses on international regulatory and policy matters, particularly in China and other Asian markets. Mr. Freeman previously served as assistant U.S. trade representative for China Affairs. He also oversaw U.S. efforts to integrate China into the World Trade Organization.

MIC’s Global Conversations take on another Great Deci-sions topic “China’s Foreign Policy” with Dr. Richard Bohr, director of Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. China has gone to great lengths to emphasize the “peaceful” nature of its meteoric rise. Yet few dispute that China is the dominant regional power in Asia—and in recent years Beijing has begun to flex its muscles regionally in order to advance its strategic interests. Dr. Bohr will lead a conversation on the rapid rise of this new super power and if there are potential points of conflict with the U.S. as it “pivots” to Asia.

Wednesday, September 10 Global Conversations: China’s Foreign Policy

When: Wednesday, September 10; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Central Library, 2nd Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisCost: FREE and open to all; advance registration requested

Award-winning Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

About the speaker: Dr. P. Richard Bohr is Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. He has devoted his career to promoting relationships between Americans and Asians. Dr. Bohr writes, speaks, and advises widely on U.S.-Asia relations. He is former President of the Midwest China Center and former Executive Director of the Minnesota Trade Office.

All you’ve ever wanted to know about the International Visitor Leadership Program

What and why? The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program and its goal is to provide firsthand knowledge about U.S. society, culture, politics, and professional work, while cultivating lasting relationships. Participants are nominated by the staff at U.S. Embassies around the world and project topics are tied to U.S foreign policy priorities. The international visitors (IVs) typically visit four U.S. communities over three weeks. The program is administered and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in cooperation with National Program Agencies, a group of private, not-for-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C. In addition, IVLP relies on more than 90 community-based organizations in 45 states that are members of the Global Ties U.S. network.

We’re one of nation’s top destinations!MIC is proud that Minnesota is one of the nation’s top destinations, welcoming about 10% of total IVLP participants, approximately 400-500 international visitors annually.

What do IVs do during their visits to the U.S.? They have meetings with U.S. public and private sector organizations related to their project theme and participate in social and cultural activities, including home hospitality meals with American families. As an example, the “Youth & Community Conflict Resolution” project was designed to connect IVs and their professional counterparts to discuss the academic, economic and social perspectives of conflict involving and affecting youth. During their time in Minnesota, the visitors met with representatives from:• Ka Joog, an organization designed to provide activities for Somali

youth• Urban Ventures, a nonprofit whose mission is to break the cycle of

generational poverty • The Dakota County Attorney’s Office • A school psychologist at Lake Harriet Community School• The Conflict Resolution Center in Minneapolis • The Somali Action Alliance, and • The entire partnership team of the City of Brooklyn Park, Zanewood

Recreation Center and Brooklyn Park police officers Members of this particular group were hosted for dinner in the homes of MIC members Mary Pat Cumming, Joel and Marta Gisselquist, and David and Karen Minge, had the opportunity to socialize and network with MIC members at a GlobalSocial, and to visit the Mall of America (a favorite with IVs).

How does this all come together for IVs in Minnesota?

First of all, MIC’s innovative and hard-working IVLP Manager, Cassie McGuiness prepares the project-specific proposal that convinces the State Department to send the IVs here. With assistance

from longtime volunteer Mary Hoopman and interns, she then arranges all professional meetings, social and cultural activities, and dinner hosting for all IVs who come to Minnesota – not to mention the logistics of getting them from place to place; all the while being on call during their stay for any emergencies or changes that might occur!

So, now you know how IVLP works. Doesn’t this want to make you volunteer as a dinner host or attend a GlobalSocial to see the program in action up close and personal?

Be sure to come to the next GlobalSocial on Thursday, September 25 Join us for another exclusive GlobalSocial with 23 emerging leaders from around the world who will be visiting the Twin Cities on a State Department-sponsored project to gain insights into Minnesota’s culture of volunteerism. The countries of the expected visitors include Bahrain, Cambodia, Chile, Haiti, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam and Yemen.

When: Thursday, September 25; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Minneapolis Club, 3rd Floor Main Dining Room, 729 2nd Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: FREE, open to MIC members and guests ONLY. Advance registration REQUIRED

GlobalSocials are presented by the Minnesota International Center in an effort to connect international visitors with community members and facilitate global understanding and awareness in an informal setting. This program is made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.

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Did you miss July’s GlobalSocial (pictures above), which was a total sell-out with 90 people registered? If so, be sure to come to the next one on September 25 with emerging leaders who will be visiting the Twin Cities through a State Department-sponsored project to gain insights into Minnesota’s culture of volunteerism.

“It has been a privilege to observe such wonderful programs and I am excited to go home and implement what I have learned.”“I was surprised by how much my dinner hosts knew about the history and politics of my country.”“It was eye-opening to visit the Mall of America and see people of all nationalities, religions and backgrounds walking around, completely comfortable and safe.”

“I have been to the U.S. six times before but this experience changed everything that I thought about the country.”“In Minneapolis, there are big lakes where young people can gather and enjoy swimming and rowing. This allows peer education and idea sharing, and thus improves their social development.”

“ “What IVs have to say about Minnesota and IVLP”

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No one can ever accuse MIC of being a one track horse!

In this issue … programs with Google and the Chief of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, D.C., a Great Decisions conference on Energy Independence, a GlobalSocial with international visitors from 23 – yes, 23 – countries, a discount to Cuban musician Nachito Herrera’s performance at the Ordway, and two perspectives on China

... that’s variety! We also thought it time to highlight one of our “quiet” endeavors – the International Visitor Leadership Program. This, of all our programs, has the most reach outside the U.S., putting Minnesota, its wealth of resources, and generous community members in front of international emerging leaders cultivating long-term relationships – both personal and professional. From education, policy, leadership and business – we bring together separate strands to create a fabric of international connections and global understanding – and we hope you will join us.

Letter from the President Premier ($50,000+)Medtronic, Inc.

Millennium ($30,000+)General Mills, Inc.Wells Fargo International Group

Senior Global ($20,000+)3MCargillCarlsonDelta Air Lines

Global ($15,000+) Ecolab Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc

Executive ($10,000+) Horton Holding, Inc.Target CorporationThe Mosaic Company

Leadership Patron ($5,000+) Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America *

Best Buy Co., Inc.Colwell Industries, Inc.DLA Piper Donaldson Co., Inc.Dorsey & Whitney LLPFredrikson & Byron, P.A.J.P. Morgan *KPMG LLPLand O’Lakes, Inc. Propel Event Transportation ManagementRBC Wealth Management The Lakeland CompaniesUnitedHealth Group

Contributing Patron ($2,500+) U.S. BankWanner Engineering

Associate Patron ($1,000+)Bepex International LLCEide Bailly LLPGlobal Tax Network (GTN) Gray Plant MootyHGA Architects and Engineers Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS

Minnesota International Medicine Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc WTP Advisors

Associate Corporate ($500+)Carlson Global Institute Global Language InstituteHamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. Minneapolis Downtown Council TripleInk

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Wednesday, September 17 In the last 25 years the Internet has changed how people access and share information, shifting the dynamics of societies around the globe. Those with a web connection have the potential to take any message and reach an audience of millions. But this individual potential is only possible when the internet is open and available for its users. More than 600 million internet users live in countries where there is substantial filtering and censorship of online content. Come hear Ben Blink, senior public policy analyst at Google and a founding member of its free expression and international relations team, discuss what the Internet and online freedom mean for the world, and the impact on the future of democracy, human rights and economic growth.

Wednesday, September 17 Google: Freedom and Power in the Digital Age

When: Wednesday, September 17; 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium, 301 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members and students FREE; Non-members $10 but advance registration REQUIRED

The public program above will be preceded by a Special Workshop for Educators to learn about and experience new educational tools and resources to enhance teaching and engage students. These will include “Connected Classrooms” which enables students to take virtual field trips; the “Google Cultural Institute” which offers access to exhibits and collections from museums around the world, “Constitute”, a collection of constitutions from across the globe; “Google Maps for Education” which gives access to mapping tools, and “Hangouts” which connects with classrooms and speakers internationally.

When: Wednesday, September 17; 3:00 – 5:00 PWhere: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Room 180, 301 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: FREE for educators but advance registration REQUIRED

Programs of the World Affairs Councils of America with support provided by a grant from Google, Inc.

When: Friday, October 10; 8:30 A – 1:30 PWhere: Carlson School of Management, 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue S, MinneapolisCost: Register before September 19 to receive the Early Bird Special: MIC members $35; Non-members $50. After September 19: MIC members $45; Non-members $60. Student rate $10 at any time. (All rates include continental breakfast and individual boxed lunch). Advance registration REQUIRED

Friday, October 10 7th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Energy Independence The production and consumption of energy resources have profound and complex geopolitical and economic implications. The coming decade marks a transformational period in energy history as the United States invests in domestic energy resources. Taking the bargaining chip of oil dependence off the table could be good for U.S. foreign policy, but the very technological advances that allow access to vast new oil and gas reserves have also created a dilemma for lawmakers. In a government with fixed resources, should the U.S. encourage more traditional fuel production or invest in the young technology of renewable resources? And what are the potential consequences for American security and economic prosperity? MIC will explore these issues through a keynote address and breakout sessions examining North Dakota’s energy boom and related regional effects, plus highlighting Germany (MIC’s 2015 focus country) as a case study for energy efficiency and independence. The afternoon panel will explore how the United States, Mexico, and Canada are cooperating on North American energy policy, and whether a goal of true regional energy independence is realistic. The conference is open to the general public, and participants in MIC’s Great Decisions program are especially encouraged to attend.

Monday, October 6 What Does the Future Hold for Cuba-U.S. Relations? Cuba and the United States have been at odds since Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. Successive U.S. administrations have employed tough measures since that time, including prolonged economic sanctions, but recently there has been some softening in U.S. policies toward Cuba, particularly since Castro transferred the Cuban presidency to his brother Raúl in 2008, and Barack Obama became U.S. President. Raúl Castro has gradually implemented major economic reforms and lifted travel restrictions, and although the U.S. and Cuba still do not have formal diplomatic relations, contacts between our two countries are growing. Join MIC and the University of St. Thomas to hear Cuba’s top diplomatic official in the U.S., Dr. José Ramón Cabañas, speak about U.S.-Cuba relations, the impact of economic reforms and ongoing sanctions, and the prognosis for normalized relations in the future.

When: Monday, October 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PWhere: University of St. Thomas, Thornton Auditorium, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, MinneapolisCost: MIC members, corporate members, cosponsors and students $5; Non-members $15. Advance registration requested

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MIC MEMBERS! Sunday, October 5, 7:30 P, at the Ordway A Night in Havana featuring Nachito Herrera and his Cuban Orchestra - with Dance Floor! Cost: Tickets start at $23. For $10 off tickets*, use promocode: NACHITOSPECIAL To purchase: Visit ordway.org or call 651.224.4222 *Limit 4 tickets. Offer expires 9/26/2014. Not valid on previous ticket purchases or with other discounts. Subject to availability.

Special: $100, includes conference registration & basic MIC membership (a $75 value)