Official page of SIETAR-Minnesota. WHERE: SIETAR is where passionate volunteers get together to build a professional organization.
WHO: The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research is the world’s largest interdisciplinary network of professionals, educators, and students working in the field of Intercultural Relations. WHY: Our primary purpose at SIETAR-MN is encouraging development and application of the values, knowledge, and skills that promote and sustain beneficial and long-lasting intercultural relatio
08/26/2026
Action Alert: Public Comments on Proposed Rule Change to Increase Citizenship Fees | International Institute of Minnesota The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new rule proposal to raise naturalization fees by 75% or more and eliminate fee waivers. This is a proposed rule, meaning it does not go into effect immediately. There will be public comments open for the next 60 days, until August 24, after whic...
08/26/2026
We'll be performing as part of Arts A Fair at the Minnesota State Fair this weekend. If you're already planning on going to the fair, you might as well add to the fun with your favorite all-Black improv troupe.
Saturday and Sunday at the Heritage Plaza at West End Market.
20 minute sets at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30pm.
Free pop-up.
See you there!
08/26/2026
How ICE-response networks are being transformed for Minnesota elections.
Read the full story here: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/minneapolis-minnesota-voter-information-sessions-unidos/
08/26/2026
SIETAR Japanの皆さま(English follows Japanese)
第41回SIETAR Japan年次大会は、2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）に東洋大学白山キャンパスで開催されます。 このたび、バイリンガル版の大会フライヤーを添付いたしました。以下の参加登録に関するリンクから早期申込の締切の10月23日までぜひご登録ください。
参加申込
*会員：https://www.ja.sietar-japan.org/members
会員ポータル、 「イベント情報」からお手続きください。
早期申込期間:6月15日-10月23日
*非会員: https://peatix.com/us/event/5048110
SIETAR Japan最大の年次イベントで、皆さまをお迎えできることを心より楽しみにしております。
どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
Dear SIETAR Japan Colleagues and Friends,
I hope the sizzling summer is treating you all well.
I have attached the bilingual conference flyer for the 41st Annual SIETAR Japan Conference which will be held on November 14 and 15, 2026 at Toyo University, Hakusan Campus. Please check the links below and make sure to register before the early-bird deadline on October 23!
Conference Registration:
Members: (Please go to the Members’ Portal (https://www.ja.sietar-japan.org/members, find “event information”image「イベント情報」and purchase tickets.
Early-bird Registration Period: June 15-October 23, 2026
Non-members: Peatix Registration Page: https://peatix.com/event/5048110
We look forward to welcoming you all to our biggest annual gathering.
Warmest regards,
SIETAR Japan Conference Committee
08/26/2026
TOMORROW! Mizna presents a screening of Slingshot Hip Hop by Jackie Reem Salloum.
August 26, 2026 at 7pm at FilmNorth, curated by former AFF curator Fouzi Slisli .
Tickets available now at mizna.org
ABOUT THE FILM
Slingshot Hip Hop documents the emergence and evolution of Palestinian hip hop, weaving together the narratives of resilient young artists navigating life in Gaza, the West Bank, and Palestine 48. As they delve into the world of Hip Hop and harness its power as a transformative tool, overcoming the barriers imposed by occupation and poverty.
08/26/2026
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Read Trends & Insights “From Disruption to Direction: Redesigning Higher Education Internationalization for the Age of Intelligent Systems” now.
Authored by Michael Fung and Nohemi Vilchis Treviño (Institute for the Future of Education), this piece examines how institutions can move beyond simply adopting AI to building strategies grounded in ethics, governance, innovation, and global collaboration. As conversations about AI continue to reshape higher education, the questions facing universities have only become more urgent. SIETAR-Minnesota
📖 Read it now: go.nafsa.org/TIjuly26
📌 Friendly reminder: Archived issues of Trends & Insights are available as a NAFSA member benefit!
08/26/2026
Billy Vang owns a Maplewood Mall shop, which specializes in traditional Hmong funeral garments and supplies. Vang is partnering with North Memorial Health to provide the garments for patients who unexpectedly die, or who are in end-of-life care.
https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/maplewood-mall-minnesota-billys-hmong-funeral-garments/
08/26/2026
Higher Educationt: If wealthier English speaking students increasingly opt for UK, Canada, and Australia due to notorious ICE roundups based on "political speech" and social media criteria, how will visa restrictions based on income affect the remaining less wealthy students still willing to risk study in the US?
US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigration
06/25/2026
MN local culture!
06/25/2026
Calling all Japanophiles....
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