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NCI
Update�
The United States Government has set up the web site (called SEVIS) that the nation's colleges and universities will use to register foreign students. It's the first step in the government's plan to track the movements of everyone who enters the United States with a temporary visa.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service says that schools that have received permission to register foreign students for three years may begin to use the Web site immediately. It becomes mandatory Jan. 30. At that point, schools not approved to use the Web site will not be allowed to register foreign students.
If you�d like to learn more, click on http://www.ins.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/sevp.htm.�����
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Indiana is becoming well known in the world of wine? Not only does the Hoosier state now boast 27 wineries, it hosts the second largest wine competition in the U.S. (California has the largest). A record 3,000 entries from more than 15 countries are expected at this year�s contest, held 25-27 July at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, with 50 judges assigned the task of awarding medals. Sample Indiana�s winning entries and other foods during A Taste of Indiana Agriculture at the fairgrounds from 6-9 p.m. on 1 August. Tickets at $15 are available at the State Fair Box Office and at the door.
Performances in Austria and Italy are set for the Indianapolis Brass Choir in July?
Elementary schools in Lebanon have an art exchange program with an all-girls primary school in Walkerville, Australia? Art teacher Ann Fetters masterminded the connection.
Indianapolis Woman included four pictures from Rangeela Punjab in the June issue?
David Williams Russell, attorney with Bose McKinney & Evans, was named to the International Affairs Board for the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University?
The Broad Ripple Theater Magnet School performs at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland in July? They�re still looking for donations to help finance the trip; call 317:639-5723.
The top 11 finishers in the 500-Festival Mini-Marathon in May were from Kenya?
The winner, Gabriel Muchiri, set a record pace of� 1:01:54. Jackline Torori, also from Kenya, was the top finisher in the women�s division in 1:15:14. There were 28,825 registered entrants, making the Mini the nation�s largest half-marathon.
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A Rotary International Group Study Exchange Team from Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe visited with members of the Brownsburg Rotary Club on the last stop of their month-long U.S. visit in April? Rotarian Jim Graham will lead an American group to South Africa in July.
A Chair in International Health Care Philanthropy has been established at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy at IUPUI with a $1 million planned gift by Constance M. Baker? It�ll be named for her and her late former husband, Robert S. Ort.
July�s
International Calendar for Indy�
(for more details
about these and many other events see the calendar at http://www.nationalitiescouncil.org)
4-7: Aloha International
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Fest, Winchester, Ind.
6: World Tibet Day,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Northwestway Park, Indianapolis. 7: Seminar by a past
Minister of Economics, Republic of China (Taiwan).
7-11: Optimist International
convention, Indiana Convention Center.
8: Meeting, Nationalities
Council of Indiana, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan
Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
10: Stammtisch and
program on "The Richmond German-Americans" by Donald Royer
sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. 6 p.m. Athen�um.
11: Regular meeting,
Indianapolis-Piran Sister City Committee, 7 p.m.
11: Regular meeting,
International Tibet Independence Movement, 7 p.m.
13: Indianapolis Feis
sponsored by Indiana Irish Cultural Society.
13: Latino Family Fun
Fest. 10 a.m. - midnight. Free. Military Park.
13: Saenger Chor
Festival, 5 p.m. German Park, Indianapolis.
14: Australian
Didgeridoo Workshop, 3 p.m., World of Wisdom Bookstore.
15-21: Indiana Black Expo,
Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome.
18: Regular luncheon meeting,
Association of International Women.
18-20: Scottish Festival,
Columbus, Ind. Information: 800:468-6564.
25-27: Indy International
Wine Competition, Indiana State Fairgrounds.
25-27: Swiss Days
Festival, downtown Berne. Information: 260:589-8080.
26: Norwegian Music by
Habbestad Ensemble. University of Indianapolis. 26-28: Slovakian Pierogi
Festival, downtown Whiting.
26-29: Indianapolis-Scarborough
Peace Games 2002; Indianapolis.
27: Heimat, Preussen,
Turners' Festival, 5 p.m. German Park.
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Deadline: 29 July 2002.