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Teaching Tolerance to Youth in Georgia March 7, 2011 by Amy Bernath Koba Grdzelishvili encountered many cultures while studying education at the University of Minnesota and working as a camp counselor in Colorado. Since returning to Georgia, Grdzelishvili has participated in several events designed to bring together youth from different cultural backgrounds.	Ukraine Alumna Reaches out to Children in Need February 8, 2011 by Anne Johnson Anna Tsapok, UGRAD 09-10, organzies a book and toy drive in Ukraine.
Muskie Alumnus from Kazakhstan Honored with State Alumni Award February 2, 2011 by Anne Johnson Muskie alumnus Samat Panov of Kazakhstan honored as State Alumni Member of the Month.	Bringing Public Health Education to Tajikistan January 25, 2011 by Amy Bernath After becoming a doctor and gaining experience with public health programs, Aziz Nabidzhonov sought a Muskie fellowship to study behavior change to reduce the spread of disease. At Western Illinois University, Nabidzhonov learned about new methods of health communication, leading to a presentation at a national conference and plans to promote health education in Tajikistan.
Understanding a Community One Door at a Time January 18, 2011 by Amy Bernath Muskie fellow Marianna Tanina worked with other graduate students to conduct an assessment of community participation in city planning. After gathering input from community members, Tanina made recommendations for improvements to the City of Mesquite.	Muskie Chosen for State Alumni Award January 3, 2011 Muskie alumna Daniela Munca is being honored as the January 2011 State Alumni Member of the Month.
Kyrgyzstan Muskie Alum promoted to First Deputy Minister Position December 23, 2010 by Anne Johnson Muskie 2007 alumnus Tolkunbek Abdygulov was recently promoted to the position of State Secretary (First Deputy Minister) at the Ministry of Economic Regulations in Kyrgyzstan.	Court Expert Shares Fresh Perspective at UConn December 20, 2010 by Amy Bernath With twelve years of professional experience as a legal advisor and court reform specialist, 2010 Muskie fellow Iuliia Sedyk is not an average law student. While increasing her knowledge of US and international legal practice, Sedyk is also sharing her expertise with other law students at the University of Connecticut.
Commentator Zakaria Inspires Muskie Fellow December 15, 2010 by Amy Bernath Ani Ter-Mkrtchyan met journalist and international affairs specialist Fareed Zakaria at a dinner event during his visit to the University of Oklahoma campus. She also attended his public lecture on America’s role in the global community.	Art Therapy for Children with Disabilities in Kazakhstan December 14, 2010 by Anne Johnson Muskie Alumna brings batik and ceramics classes to children with disabilities in Kazakhstan.