Minnesota Students: Youth Ambassador Applications Due Jan. 17
Partners of the Americas, through a program funded by the United States Department of State, is looking for U.S. youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to travel to South America and the Caribbean next summer.
Your mission is to:
Participate in promoting mutual understanding between the people of Latin America and the U.S.
Develop a greater sense of civic responsibility and commitment to community development
Build leadership capacity
Foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious and national
groups
Explore local and national issues and become involved with or contribute to those issues
Selected youth will receive grants covering travel and expenses to Antigua and Barbuda, Chile, Ecuador or Paraguay for 4 weeks in July and August 2011. Applicants should be between 15-18 years old, currently enrolled in a public high school as a Junior or younger, have Intermediate-level Spanish skills and meet other criteria.
Download your application (due Jan. 17) today.
Contact Erik (erikbrand10@gmail.com) with questions.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
New articles in El Pais about Minnesota Partners!
Two articles were published last week about the visits of two Minnesotans, Judge Leslie Metzen and John Carmody, currently in Uruguay on Partners projects. "Both visits were a complete success," reports Willy Lockhart, the president of the chapter in Montevideo.
See Judge Metzen's coverage
See John Carmody's coverage.
See Judge Metzen's coverage
See John Carmody's coverage.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Uruguay university among top 10 in Latin America
Good news today that Uruguay has one of the top 10 ranked universities in Latin America, according to a study by US News and World Report.
Felicidades a Universidad ORT Uruguay!
Felicidades a Universidad ORT Uruguay!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Announcing the Deon Stuthman Fund for Social Justice
The board of directors of Minnesota-Uruguay Partners of the Americas has announced the creation of the Deon Stuthman Fund for Social Justice.A former president of the organization, Dr. Stuthman passed away suddenly in June, 2010, after a short, intense struggle with cancer.
The Fund will underwrite opportunities for travel between Uruguay and Minnesota that advances causes related to social justice--work that Deon cared deeply about.
Individuals wishing to travel between Minnesota and Uruguay to work on social justice projects can write erikbrand10@gmail.com.
Tax-deductible donations to the Fund can be sent to:
Harlan Petersen, Treasurer
Minnesota-Uruguay Partners of the Americas
PO Box 24042
Minneapolis, MN 55424-0042
Friday, September 3, 2010
Uruguay forecasts GDP will expand 30% in five years
According to a story in Mercopress today, the administration of President Jose Mujica estimates the Uruguayan economy will expand 30.2% from 2010 to 2015, reducing the fiscal budget 0.1% of GDP each of the five years. At the end of the period the US dollar currently exchanged at 20.50 Uruguayan pesos should reach 23.40 pesos.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sec. of State Clinton thanks host families of exchange students
"When we dispel stereotypes and we open new avenues of dialogue across boundaries and borders, we enrich ourselves and the world."
Earlier this month, Hillary Clinton taped a video thanking families hosting exchange students like our Youth Ambassadors, who are funded through the State Department. It's a general message for a broad audience, but I think it's worth listening to and definitely applies to our experience with the generous families in Minnesota and Uruguay who have opened their doors to host exchanges. Very true words!
Earlier this month, Hillary Clinton taped a video thanking families hosting exchange students like our Youth Ambassadors, who are funded through the State Department. It's a general message for a broad audience, but I think it's worth listening to and definitely applies to our experience with the generous families in Minnesota and Uruguay who have opened their doors to host exchanges. Very true words!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Happy Independence Day Uruguay
August 25th is almost here. Happy Independence Day Uruguay! Here is a message from Hillary Clinton about the big day.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time to apply! The Dennis R. Shaw Memorial Scholarship
The Dennis R. Shaw Memorial Scholarship
Dennis Shaw was a valued member of the Partners of the Americas team in Washington DC starting in 1996. His lifelong passion for education and cultural exchanges and for the Youth Ambassadors program, which he coordinated for Brazil from 2003-2007, were contagious to all that met him.
The Shaw Memorial Scholarship will assist young people of limited financial means who 1.) Have traveled on a Partners of the Americas administered grant or program or 2.) Are members of a Partners of the Americas chapter.
The purpose of the Scholarship is to cover expenses associated with pursuing higher education at any university in the Western Hemisphere. Examples of potential academic expenses include:
Travel expenses to and from university;
Textbooks and supplies;
Course fees that are not covered by scholarships or other financial aid;
Opportunities for travel or study abroad that the student would not
normally be able to pursue for financial reasons.
A minimum of two awards will be given in 2010, for a minimum of $250 each. At least one award will be given to a youth from Brazil. Award amounts may be larger, depending on availability of funds. Award winners will be determined periodically by the Partners Foundation. Youth may only win a Shaw award once.
To apply for the Shaw award, eligible youth must submit a statement of academic purpose, recent transcript or letter/ proof of admittance, and description of what they intend to use the Scholarship for. Financial necessity is a consideration and students should address their merit as a part of their application. Students must submit their paperwork to Michelle Nicholson at mnicholson@partners.net for consideration.
Dennis Shaw was a valued member of the Partners of the Americas team in Washington DC starting in 1996. His lifelong passion for education and cultural exchanges and for the Youth Ambassadors program, which he coordinated for Brazil from 2003-2007, were contagious to all that met him.
The Shaw Memorial Scholarship will assist young people of limited financial means who 1.) Have traveled on a Partners of the Americas administered grant or program or 2.) Are members of a Partners of the Americas chapter.
The purpose of the Scholarship is to cover expenses associated with pursuing higher education at any university in the Western Hemisphere. Examples of potential academic expenses include:
Travel expenses to and from university;
Textbooks and supplies;
Course fees that are not covered by scholarships or other financial aid;
Opportunities for travel or study abroad that the student would not
normally be able to pursue for financial reasons.
A minimum of two awards will be given in 2010, for a minimum of $250 each. At least one award will be given to a youth from Brazil. Award amounts may be larger, depending on availability of funds. Award winners will be determined periodically by the Partners Foundation. Youth may only win a Shaw award once.
To apply for the Shaw award, eligible youth must submit a statement of academic purpose, recent transcript or letter/ proof of admittance, and description of what they intend to use the Scholarship for. Financial necessity is a consideration and students should address their merit as a part of their application. Students must submit their paperwork to Michelle Nicholson at mnicholson@partners.net for consideration.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Come to the 2010 asado (Uruguayan bbq) on Saturday, Aug. 14th!
Join us to celebrate Uruguay's amazing run to the world cup semi-final at the Minnesota-Uruguay Partners Annual Asado (bbq). Enjoy great local food (grass-fed beef, local sausages, wines from Uruguay and more) at the Uruguayan style barbecue.
Bid on Uruguayan art and cultural gifts at the silent auction.
Host: Minnesota-Uruguay Partners of the Americas
Location: National Sport Center Stadium (look for the Uruguay national flag)
1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 USA
When: Saturday, August 14, 4:30PM
Grass-fed beef, sausages, plates, utensils, napkins, beverages and bread will be provided.(There will be a free-will offering to help cover our costs for the Asado meats)
RSVP to erikbrand10@gmail.com or call 612-242-1863 with questions.
Stay to watch the NSC Minnesota Stars vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Special Game Ticket Price for Asado attendees: $5
Available only at the Asado.
Get Connected With Uruguayan Culture and People in Minnesota!
Bid on Uruguayan art and cultural gifts at the silent auction.
Host: Minnesota-Uruguay Partners of the Americas
Location: National Sport Center Stadium (look for the Uruguay national flag)
1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 USA
When: Saturday, August 14, 4:30PM
Grass-fed beef, sausages, plates, utensils, napkins, beverages and bread will be provided.(There will be a free-will offering to help cover our costs for the Asado meats)
RSVP to erikbrand10@gmail.com or call 612-242-1863 with questions.
Stay to watch the NSC Minnesota Stars vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Special Game Ticket Price for Asado attendees: $5
Available only at the Asado.
Get Connected With Uruguayan Culture and People in Minnesota!
Monday, July 26, 2010
YouTube video of Uruguayan photographer
Gary Kuhn has shared a video produced by/about an Uruguayan artist who plans to come to Minnesota this fall, Ignacio Guani.
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