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<DIV><B><SPAN lang=EN-GB style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ICD June Seminars 2009,
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Call for applications<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>Cultural Diplomacy in the
Mediterranean: A Forum for Young Leaders</I></A> (June 9<SUP>th</SUP> –
13<SUP>th</SUP>)<I><U><o:p></o:p></U></I></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>Europe Meets East Asia: A Forum for
Young Leaders</I></A> (June 16<SUP>th</SUP> –
21<SUP>st</SUP>)<I><U><o:p></o:p></U></I></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A
Forum for Young Leaders</I></A> (June 21<SUP>st</SUP> –
26<SUP>th</SUP>)</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>USA Meets Germany: A Forum for Young
Leaders</I></A> (June 29<SUP>th</SUP> – July 3<SUP>rd</SUP>)</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (<A
href="">www.culturaldiplomacy.org</A>) is currently accepting applications for
the four Weeklong Seminars detailed above, taking place in Berlin during June
2009, as detailed above. Each Seminar will bring together young leaders
interested in the relationship in question for a five-day program of lectures,
workshops, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures
from the fields of politics, the arts, academia, media, and business.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB>I
would be very grateful if you could forward this information on to any students
who you feel might be interested in taking part in the Seminars. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Many thanks for your continued
support,</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Mark Donfried</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Director & Founder</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>The Institute for Cultural
Diplomacy</SPAN></P><PRE><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Keithstr. 14, 10787 Berlin, Germany<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Phone: +49/(0)30 2360 768 14<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><A href=""><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">donfried@culturaldiplomacy.org</SPAN></A><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><A href=""><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">www.culturaldiplomacy.org</SPAN></A><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ICD June Seminars 2009, Berlin
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Call for applications<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>Cultural Diplomacy in the
Mediterranean: A Forum for Young Leaders</I></A> (June 9<SUP>th</SUP> –
13<SUP>th</SUP>)<I><U><o:p></o:p></U></I></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>Europe Meets East Asia: A Forum for
Young Leaders</I></A> (June 16<SUP>th</SUP> –
21<SUP>st</SUP>)<I><U><o:p></o:p></U></I></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A
Forum for Young Leaders</I></A> (June 21<SUP>st</SUP> –
26<SUP>th</SUP>)</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><I>USA Meets Germany: A Forum for Young
Leaders</I></A> (June 29<SUP>th</SUP> – July 3<SUP>rd</SUP>)</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (<A
href="">www.culturaldiplomacy.org/</A>) is currently accepting applications for
the Weeklong Seminars outlined above, all of which will take place in Berlin
during June 2009.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Who can apply?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">The Seminars are open to applications
from current students and young professionals with an active interest in the
relationship in focus. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">What will the Weeklong Seminars
involve?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">The programs for the Weeklong Seminars
will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, and cultural activities in and
around Berlin. The participants will meet with leading figures from the
political, diplomatic, academic and civil society spheres to discuss the
relationship in question and consider how it can be supported through organised
cultural exchange.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">What are the aims of the Weeklong
Seminars?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">The Seminars aim to inform the
participants about the field of Cultural Diplomacy and its importance today,
raise awareness of key issues in the relationship in focus, create a network
between the Seminar participants, and give the participants creative ideas and
support for future initiatives. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">What happens after the
Seminars?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">After completing the Weeklong Seminars
the participants become members of the respective Forum. They are then supported
by the ICD in conducting research, in organising and developing leadership
initiatives, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum where they can network
with the other Young Leaders from around the world. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>More information about the Seminars,
including brochures, timetables, and the online application forms, can be found
under the following url:</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A
href="">http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_forum</A></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>For questions relating to the Seminars,
please use the following links or email addresses:</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><B>Cultural Diplomacy in the
Mediterranean: A Forum for Young
Leaders</B></A><B><U><o:p></o:p></U></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>cdm@culturaldiplomacy.org</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"> </SPAN></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><B>Europe Meets East Asia: A
Forum for Young Leaders</B></A><B><U><o:p></o:p></U></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>emea@culturaldiplomacy.org</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><B>Cultural Diplomacy in Europe:
A Forum for Young Leaders</B></A><B><U><o:p></o:p></U></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>europe@culturaldiplomacy.org</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"> </SPAN></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><A href=""><B>USA Meets Germany: A Forum for
Young Leaders</B></A><B><U><o:p></o:p></U></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>usamg@culturaldiplomacy.org</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>We look forward to seeing you in
Berlin.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>With kind regards,</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Mark Donfried</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Director & Founder</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-GB>The Institute for Cultural
Diplomacy</SPAN></P>
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