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SUMMARY:Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Language Speakers
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department has awarded a first-ever Heritage Language Program Grant to Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver\, WA\, to develop a year-long remote-learning program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, and Spanish. The project will support the students to develop their language proficiency and literacy in their Heritage Language while also preparing a portfolio for the Global Competence Certificate in the Heritage Language (and English too\, if they like) through the World Affairs Council in Seattle. \n \nUpon completion of the program\, students will also have the opportunity to complete World Language Competency-Based Credit testing to earn high school credits in their language and potentially qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.  They may also qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy https://theglobalseal.com/. \nThe grant will also fund a series of workshops for teachers throughout the state to learn more about effective Heritage Language teaching practices. \nEvergreen Public Schools will be partnering with a number of community-based organizations\, including the American Romanian Cultural Society\, Ethnic Heritage Council\, Slavic East European Teachers Association of Washington\, Washington Association for Language Teaching\, Washington State Coalition for International Education\, and the World Affairs Council Global Classroom. \nThe program will be open to Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, or Spanish in Evergreen Public Schools and other public high schools throughout the state. \nTo receive our email announcements please fill in this contact form. Or contact: \n\nDr. Michele Anciaux Aoki\, Grant Project Manager\nintledwa@gmail.com\nDr. Otilia Baraboi\, Romanian Program Lead Instructor\notilia.baraboi@arcsproject.org\nDr. Svetlana Abramova\, Russian Program Lead Instructor\nsvetlana.v.abramova@gmail.com\nMr. Pedro Lopez\, Chaves\, Spanish Program Lead Instructor\npedroeuropais@gmail.com\nRyan Hauck\, Education Director\, World Affairs Council\nrhauck@world-affairs.org\n\nView our presentation at the WAFLT 2020 Virtual Conference. \nInfo Sessions on Zoom October 22\, 26\, 29\, Nov 2 and 5 – Register Now!\nCome learn more about the new Heritage Language Grant for the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Speakers. \nWhat:  \nYear-long remote-learning program for students to earn the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Speakers and the Global Seal of Biliteracy. \nWho:  \nPublic high school heritage speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, or Spanish. The students need to have intermediate knowledge of Romanian\, Russian or Spanish. \nWhen: \nThe program will run through the school year\, beginning mid-December. \nHow Much: \nThe program is free for qualified public high school students\, but space is very limited. \nTo receive our email announcements please fill in this contact form. To access this information in Romanian go here. \nFAQs\nQ: Who can register for this program? \nA: Because of the state grant funding through OSPI Migrant/Bilingual\, this program is only open to students attending public high schools in Washington state. \nQ: What is the cost of the program? \nA: The cost of the program is funded by the state grant\, so there are no registration fees required of students and their families. \nQ: When does the program begin? \nA: We are planning to recruit students during October-November and expect to begin the program mid-December. \nFor more details about the program please go here.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/global-competence-certificate-for-heritage-language-speakers/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Romanian American National Heritage Award - 7th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Romanian American National Heritage Awards 2023\, 7th edition  The Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US.  The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions. The jury representing the three organizations involved base their decision on the national and international impact of the volunteering activity described\, the candidate's academic achievements and leadership potential and tracked record\, as well as their future vision for the benefit of the Romanian community\, locally and beyond. Congratulations to the Winners of This Year's Edition :  Victor Ene National Platinum AwardAndrea Klein National Platinum AwardGabriela Pirtea National Platinum AwardCaterina Stoica National Platinum AwardStephanie Dragoi National Gold AwardAna Girnita National Gold AwardMara Haiduc National Gold AwardAlexandra Lehene National Gold AwardElisa Tunaru National Gold AwardMarina Diaconu National Silver AwardGruia Radu National Silver AwardDaniel Rimbu National Silver AwardLarissa Sambotin National Silver AwardAna Guset US Central Platinum AwardRoxana Stanescu US West Platinum AwardMichael Stoica US East Platinum AwardJulia Triculescu US Central Platinum AwardLuca Barbat US West Gold AwardTeodora Diaconu US East Gold AwardEmma Manole US West Gold AwardSophia Manole US West Gold AwardAna Martin US East Gold AwardAyden Pana US Central Gold AwardAlexa Zaharia US Central Gold AwardInara Zayic US Central Gold AwardAlissia Anghel US Central Silver AwardMatei Busu US Central Silver AwardAlexandru Cernea US Central Silver AwardAlexandru Dragoi US East Silver AwardEmma Dram US Central Silver AwardDaniel Fanaru US West Silver AwardDan Haidau US Central Silver AwardLaura Melinciuc US East Silver AwardAndrew Zaharia US West Silver AwardMaya Alexa Honorary Mention AwardDavid Bora Honorary Mention AwardMatei Panaitisor Honorary Mention AwardDavid Tunduc Honorary Mention AwardRebekah Weidell Honorary Mention Award NEW - Romanian Bridge Builders sectionNow at the 7th edition\, Romanian American National Heritage Award is adding a new section to the prestigious Awards. The Romanian American community is not only cohesive within the United States\, but many of its members are also working to strengthen the heritage connections between Romanian Americans and their ancestral lands in Romania. This always involves hard work from generous people from both United States and Romania.  The outcome of this work is a strong global community of Romanians\, which benefits both United States and Romania. The Award committee is now recognizing the contribution of high school students in Romania to strengthening these heritage connections between Romanian Americans and their ancestral lands in Romania. The Romanian Bridge Builders Award is granted to high school students in Romania who through their work make the world better. Winners of this year’s edition are: Luca-David Vulpe\, a junior at the Emanuil Godju High School in Oradea\, Bihor for his contribution to the charity work of the One World Association Romania as well as outstanding academic achievementsHarris Kopanyi\, a sophomore at the Emanuil Godju High School in Oradea\, Bihor for his work with the Prima Foundation helping children in Bihor County and outstanding academic and athletic achievementsIt is an honor for the Romanian American community to host them at the award ceremony held at the Alianța Gala on November 29th 2023. Granted by the American Romanian Cultural Society and Romanian United Fund\, Romanian American Professional Network\, with the endorsement of the Embassy of Romania to the United States. The Award Ceremony will be hosted at the Alianța Gala in November. With the support or ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. Community Partners:               Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you want to join us as a community partner.  Recognition and Awards All eligible participants will receive the official recognition of the Romanian Embassy in the United States and the top winners will receive awards of up to $1000. In the past years the award has helped the recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan University\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue University\, UW Honors\, Harvard and many others.  Timeline June 30 - Submission of Applications OpensOctober 15th - Submission of Applications ClosesOctober 31 - Winners Announced November 29 - Award Ceremony at Alianța Gala Apply HEREEligibility: ​​Age and residence: For the 2023 edition\, participants must be enrolled in High School in United States for the 2022-2023 academic year. Academic standing: Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.0 – or equivalent\, running average for the last school year.Team work: Both individuals and teams can participate in the competition. Participation in teams is encouraged. To encourage leadership and simplify the evaluation process\, the maximum team size is 5\, including the leader.  There are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements. There are no fees required\, this competition is entirely free to participate for eligible students. ​Eligibility for national participantsThe top 5 winners of the regional competitions advance to the national competition. Evaluation criteria The following criteria will be used in the evaluation process (not all criteria are required\, but they will strengthen your application):  1) Community work and leadershipThe number of volunteering hours and their visible outcome and results will be a strong factor in the evaluation. Where applicable and possible\, volunteering and community work in Romania (e.g. groundbreaking projects with children\, youth and seniors from underprivileged social backgrounds\, or religious and ethnic minorities) will receive the jury's highest consideration. Please highlight this aspect in your application. Please provide a detailed description of your working experience\, highlighting the ways in which your activity and leadership initiatives impacted the targeted community\, strengthening its civic spirit and sense of unity. 2) Essay Please submit a short motivationalessay that will describe how your community work influenced your own personal growth and brought awarness to your bicultural and bilingual identity in the US. We strongly encourage applicants to model their essay from their college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail. The essay shall have no less than 200 words and no more than 650 words. 3) Recommendations from local community leadersYour essay and recommendations (up to 2) will play an important role in the evaluation process. A formal letter is not required\, a name and contact info (email and/or phone number) will be sufficient. The contest organizers will reach out to confirm the recommendations. Romanian Heritage ConnectionApplicants of any cultural background may qualify\, as long as they are able to prove their interest\, work experience and connection to Romania. Examples of such proof: Passing an officially recognized Romanian language test – where availableAn essay in Romanian Volunteer work in Romania
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-american-national-heritage-award-7th-edition/
LOCATION:The Willard Hotel\, Washington DC
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Romanian Wine Tales
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Evening of Romanian Wine Tasting and Giving Teodora Bernadeta Baba\, President and Owner of Teinnovadora\, will takes us on a journey exploring a curated selection of fine Romanian wines. Indulge your senses at our exquisite wine tasting fundraiser\, where every sip supports our ARCS mission to create social change through film\, art\, and education. You can win rare wines\, books\, dining experiences (a dinner for two at Pizzeria La Rocca in Seattle\, which includes a house wine)\, handcrafted chocolates from The Nom Nom Stop in Lacey\, and more. This event promises an enchanting evening of Romanian wine tales and a cultural experience. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Romanian Film Festival Seattle - 10th Edition!Register at the link below. *Must be 21 or over to attend. Romanian Wine TalesSeptember 29\, 6:30pm3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104Seattle\, WA 98112 *Free parking on premises
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-wine-tales/
LOCATION:ARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center\, 3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Heritage
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