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New IREX Speaker Series: Technology Serving Civil Society February 26, 2007 IREX announces a new, bimonthly speaker series that will bring a unique, locally-focused perspective to international development policy dialogue in Washington, DC.	Bangladeshi Journalists Prepare for Election Reporting January 23, 2007 In the tumultuous run-up to national parliamentary elections, Bangladeshi journalists in rural districts around the southeastern city of Chittagong are receiving training in covering the political process.
UGRAD Student Attends Conference on Muslim-Christian Understanding December 6, 2006 Maksatbek Damir Uulu wanted to explore ways to foster positive interaction between Muslims and Christians while studying in the United States.	UGRAD Student Visits UN and Attends Darfur Rally December 6, 2006 When Baira Dyakieva imagined studying in the United States, she dreamed of visiting the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Fellow Participates in Business Plan Competition December 4, 2006 Gohar Harutyunyan, a 2005 Muskie Fellow from Armenia studying at the University of Maine, participated in the Business Plan Competition at the University of New Brunswick, Canada from November 29 to December 2, 2006.	Muskie Fellow Represents Turkmenistan at University of Washington Cultural Fest November 30, 2006 2006 Muskie Fellow Ovezmurad Agayev represented Turkmenistan at the University of Washington’s Cultural Fest in November.
Armenian Muskie Shares Flag at IUPUI Law School November 27, 2006 Artyom Geghamyan, an Armenian Muskie Fellow recently hung his national flag in the IUPUI Law School Atrium.	Muskie Fellows Present Paper at University Council of Educational Administration Conference November 13, 2006 Two Muskie fellows working on their Masters Degrees have recently delivered a paper with other students and faculty at the University Council of Educational Administration (UCEA) Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
American and Russian Experts to Present Joint Policy Recommendations in Moscow November 10, 2006 Policymakers and experts are gathering for a frank and open dialog on critical issues in contemporary US-Russian relations.	Making a Difference November 1, 2006 As part of their experience in the United States the UGRAD participants are doing a significant amount of volunteer work, in addition to excelling in their academic studies, making friends, and learning about America.