A student exchange, global culture, and humanitarian works program aligned with the City of Tempe, Arizona and Sister Cities International
Young Artist Winner, Jennifer Jones is joined by her parents, Rose Marie and Alan Jones, and Coordinator Robin Sprague for a picture at the January board meeting. Since 1988, the Sister Cities International Young Artists Showcase has encouraged youth from around the globe to consider …… [Read more...]
March 1st was a day for thirty-two young adults to remember as they were selected to travel this coming summer to one of Tempe’s sister cities. The selection process was a rigorous set of group and individual interviews that students were able to demonstrate their aptitude for being successful delegates and exceptional …… [Read more...]
Selection Night was a memorable experience for 32 high school juniors from around Tempe. It was the night they were selected to be 2012 Tempe Sister City Delegates to 8 international destinations. The excitement was in the air as each student stepped up on the stage to hear which sister city they will be visiting this summer. Visiting Beaulieu sur Mer, France will be Hollly Berns, Kelsey Files, …… [Read more...]
Since it has been a busy year for Tempe Sister Cities as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we thought it important to recap some of our top newsletter stories of the past year. We hope you will check our web site often as we continue to celebrate our Tempe Sister Cities and Hackett House activities during 2012. Happy New Year from all of us at Tempe Sister Cities. …… [Read more...]
Tempe Sister Cities and Hackett House are proud to host this years winners of the Sister Cities International(SCI) Young Artist and Authors Showcase December 2-4, 2011 during the Tempe Arts Festival. Four local artists and authors from Phoenix and Scottsdale are also part of this years international winning entries. For over two decades, the Young Artist and Authors Showcase has given youth …… [Read more...]
The 40th anniversary celebrations which began in January 2011, are moving into high gear! The week of October 3-9, 2011 has been officially proclaimed Tempe Sister Cities Week by Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman. Tempe Sister Cities cordially invites you to participate!! See below a list of this weeks activities which include Bakery Day, Ring of Honor, Making a World of Difference, International …… [Read more...]
Thirty-two Tempe Sister City students are embarking on their unique adventures in one of our many sister cities this month. They will spend 5 weeks with their sister city brother or sister and return with them as part of their exchange. Sixty-four students from all over the world will be experiencing all that Tempe, Arizona and the southwest have to offer. …… [Read more...]
Planned activities include Grand Canyon trip, Disneyland weekend, and a real American prom For Tempe youth who take part in the Tempe Sister Cities Student Exchange program, spending a month abroad is only half the fun—because after the students return home to Tempe, they have the fun of playing host to their exchange brother or sister. “All of the foreign delegates are here at the same …… [Read more...]
