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SUMMARY:Chengdu\, China\, Presented by Lin via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Many of you have savored spicy specialties from the Chinese province of Sichuan (old spelling Szechwan) at local restaurants. Ready for another “taste” of southwestern China?  In less than a week\, Lin\, a senior at UW-M majoring in philosophy and political science\, will highlight her home city of Chengdu at 5:30 pm via zoom. \nThe presentation will begin at 5:30 pm and last approximately an hour. Additional time\, if needed\, will be devoted to questions and answers. We will open the zoom meeting at 5:15 pm to offer participants a chance to socialize. \nIf you are interested in joining this presentation\, please notify David Blado at david-blado@sbcglobal.net or Mike Lambert at lambertmichaelj@gmail.com.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/chengdu-china-presented-by-lin-viz-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="David Blado":MAILTO:david-blado@sbcglobal.net
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SUMMARY:Magdi's "Wonderful Experience": an FF Global Journey into Amazonia
DESCRIPTION:In her zoom presentation\, Magdi will focus on visual experiences: photos of Belém\, Manaus\, a boat tour of Rio Negro of Amazonia\, and her wonderful time with FF members in Fortaleza and São Luis. \nStay tuned for details on how to join in.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/magdis-wonderful-experience-an-ff-global-journey-into-amazonia/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:The next trivia night will be on Tuesday\, July 19th via ZOOM.  \nThe fun is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The zoom meeting will open at 4:00 to allow people to chat before the contest and sign in by 4:30.  \nAnyone interested should contact Mike Lambert (lambertmichaelj@gmail.com)\, or David Blado(david-blado@sbcglobal.net) by July 18.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/trivia-night/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lambert":MAILTO:lambertmichaelj@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Friends of Chernobyl Centers United States - Presentation
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, June 23rd\, our very own Member at Large – Donna Ulteig\, who served as FOCCUS vice-president for 15 years\, will present her experiences with survivors of the Chernobyl disaster. \nAs a clinical social worker\, Donna\, along with other FOCCUS colleagues\, traveled to Ukraine four times to learn about the impact of the 1986 Disaster. There she trained mental health professionals in five community centers established by the United Nations. \nShe was also instrumental in launching Bethel Lutheran Church’s hosting program for Ukrainian children needing a summer of clean air and water—a program lasting 20 years. Assisting her in the presentation will be one of those children\, Maryna\, who recently fled Ukraine and now stays with her former host family in Madison. \nSocial time will be 3:00-3:30 pm; the program will start at 3:30 pm and continue until after 4:30 pm. \nContact David Blado by June 20th for the Zoom meeting.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/friends-of-the-children-of-chernobyl-united-states-presentation/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="David Blado":MAILTO:david-blado@sbcglobal.net
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Social Services (JSS) of Madison is pleased to invite you to our World Refugee Day Panel Discussion. \nThis special event will take place in-person for the first time since 2019. Each year on June 20\, the world celebrates World Refugee Day. This year JSS Madison will celebrate the communities that are growing and thriving as refugee families resettle in and around Madison. \nThe theme this year as directed by the United Nations: “Every person on this planet has a right to seek safety – whoever they are\, wherever they come from and whenever they are forced to flee.” \nWhen:  June 20\, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm\nWhere: Christ Presbyterian Church\n       944 E Gorham St\, Madison\, WI 53703 \nRefreshments and snacks provided. Masks required to keep everyone safe.  This event is open to the public so please share widely.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/world-refugee-day-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 944 E Gorham St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Friendship Force Ukrainian Travelogue
DESCRIPTION:On May 25 at 4 pm\, Friendship Force member Tom Miller will take us on a “zoom” trip to Ukraine several years before the Russian invasion. In 2019 Tom and his wife Donna traveled to Ukraine\, bringing along their daughter and son-in-law for sightseeing and searches for family roots. Friendships were also renewed with visits to Open World delegates the Millers had hosted in 2013 and 2017. \nWe hope that\, In this current time of tragedy and upheaval in Ukraine\, members will join Tom in this program\, with time for questions and discussion. \nTo RSVP and receive your link for this program\, please contact David Blado at: david-blado@sbcglobal.net or Mike Lambert at lambertmichaelj@gmail.com by May 23rd. \n  \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/friendship-force-members-ukrainian-travelogue/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="David Blado":MAILTO:david-blado@sbcglobal.net
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SUMMARY:South Korean Student Discusses Korean Culture
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, May 3rd\, from 5-6 pm. Jihyo Ha\, a chemical engineering student from Busan\, South Korea\, will showcase Korean culture in a virtual presentation. She will focus on her experiences in the US and compare these with life in her home town—things that surprised her. As time allows\, she will showcase aspects of Korean culture. She writes\, “I am bringing some photos\, short videos\, or simple pop quizzes/questions of the prior knowledge that the people may have about South Korea and would love to hear their opinions too!” \nIf you wish to participate in Jihyo Ha’s presentation\, please email David Blado at david-blado@sbcglobal.net or Michael Lambert at lambertmichaelj@gmail.com by April 28th. You will receive a link to the virtual meeting on May 1st.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/south-korean-student-discusses-korean-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="David Blado":MAILTO:david-blado@sbcglobal.net
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SUMMARY:Sierra Leone Cultural Presentation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:The Program Committee invites members to join them on April 22nd for a Sierra Leone cultural ZOOM presentation by UW grad student Aruna Kallon. \nAruna was born and raised in Sierra Leone. He is currently a PhD student in the area of Educational Policy and a teaching assistant at UW-Madison. He will share information about Sierra Leone culture\, and his experience as a Sierra Leone citizen in the United States and at UW.  \nThe presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.\, and last approximately an hour. There will be a question-and- answer period after the presentation. The ZOOM room will open the meeting at 5:00 p.m.\, to give all participating club members a chance to sign in by the time the presentation begins.  \nIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THIS PRESENTATION\, PLEASE CONTACT MIKE LAMBERT AT lambertmichaelj@gmail.com
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/sierra-leone-cultural-presentation-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lambert":MAILTO:lambertmichaelj@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Zoom on Native German Culture
DESCRIPTION:On March 23 the Program Committee will offer members a 1 hour ZOOM presentation by Patricia Haberkorn\, a German graduate student from the UW International Reach Cross-Cultural Speakers Program. \nPatricia will talk about her native German culture and her experiences here at UW-Madison. \nMore details and sign-up information from the Program Committee of Mike Lambert and David Blado. They will follow via email to our members.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/zoom-on-native-german-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lambert":MAILTO:lambertmichaelj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220212T170000
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SUMMARY:International Institute Program
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 12\, Sandi Wysock\, leader of our International Institute\, and\nSandy Drew will be hosting an American Institute virtual program. The topic will be investigating\nand prosecuting human rights violations. Guests are from Burkino Faso\, the Czech Republic\,\nRawanda\, and Tanzania.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/international-institute-program/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandi Wysock":MAILTO:sandrawysock@msn.com
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