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Advocacy Is Essential for Arizona International Education
Study ARIZONA! Study the WORLD! The 2005 AIE Meeting will focus on Advocacy for International Education in the state. Join our speakers and your colleagues for a discussion on advocacy including collaboration, cooperation and partnerships amongst us and with State agencies.
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The AIE meeting is hosted by Pima Community College in collaboration with the University of Arizona.
WHEN: Friday, March 18th
WHERE: PCC Downtown Campus
Click here for the AIE Agenda
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Speakers
Debra H. Rogers is the Senior International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce based in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Rogers gave a talk about Education and the International Markets at the NAFSA Wisconsin/Minnesota State Conference in April 2004. She was actively involved in the planning process for the Study Illinois Consortia. Her expertise will add to our discussions in advocating international education in the State of Arizona. Also, Ms. Rogers will just have returned from an educational trip to Thailand prior to speaking at our meeting, and she will share her insights and impression.
Benjamin Ousley is the Consular Section Chief at the United States Consulate in Nogales, Sonora Mexico. He has hosted international educators visiting the Consulate and he is our main contact for the Consulate visit the day prior to the meeting. Mr. Ousley will speak to our theme of advocacy from the US State Department perspective.
David Fitzsimmons is the award-winning editorial cartoonist of The Arizona Daily Star. Since 1986, his political cartoons have been nationally recognized for their excellence. A Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1988, Fitz has been judged by the Arizona Press Club to be the best political cartoonist in the state for several years in a row. Fitzsimmon's quick-sketch presentations have been described as "A blast!", "Dennis Miller meets pictionary!", and "More fun than Mark Russell with a magic marker and a flipchart!"
Sign-Up for the Nogales Port of Entry and US Consulate Visit (Optional Activity)
Thursday, March 17, 2005 - This visit will most likely consist of a tour of the facility and a Q&A session. Please make sure you have proper documentation to cross the border into Mexico and return to the US. A valid US passport and birth certificate with photo ID are acceptable forms of residency.
To reserve your seat, please send an additional $20 indicated in the Registration Form to cover the cost of transportation.
Tentative Schedule:
7:30am Depart from PCC Downtown Campus (FREE PARKING)
9:00am Visit the US Dept of Homeland Security Nogales Port of Entry
11:00am Lunch (fast food place to be determined)
12:00pm Cross the US-Mexico border into Mexico
12:30pm Visit the US Consulate in Nogales, Sonora Mexico
5:00pm Arrive back at PCC Downtown Campus
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**** NEW **** Hotel and Accommodation Information
We checked this one out and it's a thumbs up!
The Flamingo Hotel is within walking distance to the PCC Downtown Campus. It is right across the street on Stone Ave. Please visit their website http://www.flamingohoteltucson.com/ to view rooms and check amenities. Please contact Ms. Carmen Ramirez and mention the Pima Community College March 17-18th AIE Meeting. Room rate is $45.99+tax. Make your reservations early!
1300 N Stone Ave Tucson, Arizona 85705 (520) 770-1910
This one is beautiful and historic.
The Hotel Santa Rita is located on Broadway and 6th Ave in downtown Tucson. Please call and mention the PCC AIE Meeting to get the special room rate of $89+tax.
88 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, Arizona 85701 (520)622-4000
Southwestern hospitality and courteous staff!
The Riverpark Inn formerly known as the Pueblo Inn, is located 2.5 mi from the PCC Downtown Campus. Please visit their website to view amenities and rooms http://www.theriverparkinn.com/index.asp Please call and mention the Pima Community College AIE meeting to get the special room rate of 85+tax.
350 S Freeway Tucson, Arizona 85745 (520) 239-2300
Super 8 Motel Tucson is located at 715 W Starr Pass Blvd. Tucson, Arizona 85713 (520)791-9282. Please contact 1-800-800-8000 to make your reservation.
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Directions to PCC-Downtown Campus
The PCC-Downtown Campus is located at 1255 North Stone Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85709
From I-10 exit on Speedway, head east to Stone Ave.
Please proceed to the Community Room in the CC Building for registration and check in. |
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Thank you VisionWear for your donation to this event.
For Questions, contact (520)206-3267 or (520)206-6876
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