http://www.nnic.org a World Affairs Council Member Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:10:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Northern Nevada International Center will be hosting three delegates from Japan, coming to Reno from January 27-31, 2008. This group will be meeting with multiple organizations and professionals in the community including: The National Judicial College; Honorable Judge Valerie Cook; the Nevada Supreme Court; The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and The National Council of Juvenile and ... http://www.nnic.org/incoming-delegations/2008/11/delegates-from-japan-to-study-us-judicial-system/ Course held from: January 26-April 24, 2009 Course Levels: 1, 2 and 4 The Northern Nevada International Center is pleased to announce Arabic classes for the spring 09 semester. The introductory course (Level 1) will go over the fundamentals of the Arabic language and culture. In this class, students will learn the letters ... http://www.nnic.org/educational-programs/2008/11/sign-up-for-arabic-classes-for-spring-2009/ Monday, November 17 will be the second part of a six-part series about Morocco that began last month.  Fulbright Arabic teacher Siham El Farchi, from Morocco, will teach a class on how to cook the famous, traditional Moroccan dish, Couscous. If you're curious - and to whet your appetite - this ... http://www.nnic.org/educational-programs/2008/11/moroccan-days-2-learn-how-to-make-couscous/ On Tuesday, November 18, the Northern Nevada International Center will present "Assessing US Foreign Policy Challenges in Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan," by Brig. Gen. Mark T. Kimmitt (US Army, Ret.), Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. Mr. Kimmitt served for over 30 years as an officer in a wide ... http://www.nnic.org/educational-programs/2008/11/special-guest-speaker-mark-t-kimmitt-asst-sec-of-state-political-military-affairs/ The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA - website) invites you to their Quarterly Member Meeting, which includes a workshop presentation on Improvisation Techniques for Interpreters - by Ines Swaney. Ines Swaney is a federally and state-certified Spanish court interpreter, and ATA certified English-Spanish translator with more than 20 years of ... http://www.nnic.org/language-services/2008/11/nita-workshop-improvisation-techniques-for-interpreters/ The Northern Nevada International will be hosting two delegates from Brazil, coming to Reno from December 6-10, 2008. They will me meeting with multiple organizations around the community including: Federal Bureau of Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nevada Attorney Generals Office, American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Council of ... http://www.nnic.org/incoming-delegations/2008/11/human-and-civil-rights-advocates-from-brazil/ The Northern Nevada International Center will be hosting a group of 3 Moldovan Journalist coming to Reno, from October 18-23,2008. They will be meeting with multiple organizations around the community including: the Reynolds School of Journalism, RGJ, The Media Center, The Griffin Crowley Group and Nevada Secretary of State. For ... http://www.nnic.org/incoming-delegations/2008/10/international-visitors-journalist-delegates-from-moldova/ The Northern Nevada International Center will be hosting two delegates from Hong Kong, coming to Reno from November 8-12, 2008. They will me meeting with multiple organizations around the community including: United States Secret Service; Atlantis Resort and Casino, Internal Audit Division; Nevada Gaming Control; Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations ... http://www.nnic.org/incoming-delegations/2008/10/international-visitors-anti-narcotics-delegates-from-hong-kong/ Beginning October 20,2008, The Northern Nevada International Center proudly invites you to attend a six part series on the land, people and culture of Morocco with our Fulbright Arabic teacher Siham El Farchi. Highlights of the Moroccan adventure include cooking lessons (couscous and pastilla), henna painting, a panel on Women ... http://www.nnic.org/educational-programs/2008/10/moroccan-mondays/ The Northern Nevada International Center will be hosting a group of 23 journalists coming to Reno from October 15-21, 2008. They will be meeting with multiple organizations around the community including: the J-school at UNR, McQueen High School AP Journalism class, KRNV and KNPB news broadcasting stations among other appointments. ... http://www.nnic.org/incoming-delegations/2008/10/international-visitorsjournalist-delegates-from-africa/