Autumn 2014 Highlights

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The United World College in Mostar 40 Autumn 2014 – School Year 2013/2014

Official opening of the first UWC Mostar student residence Prominent support for Mostar endowment “Bridge to the future” Welcoming the 9th generation of UWC Mostar students UWC Day UWC MOSTAR NEWSLETTER News News UWC MOSTAR NEWSLETTER

Autumn 2014 issue:

2 UWC Mostar welcomes students from over 40 countries of the world 3 Official opening of the first UWC Mostar residence “Mejdan” 4 Prominent support for Mostar Endowment “Bridge to the Future” 6 Mr. Shelby Davis at UWC Mostar UWC Mostar 6 European Researchers Night 2014 welcomes the 9th generation of students chool year 2014/2015 attended by 166 students from has officially started over 40 countries of the world. and UWC Mostar welcomed 86 new students from 43 countries of Induction Week 2014 Sthe world. From August 30th-September 7th, Official Opening Ceremony of the first 7 UWC Day Students were welcomed by UWC new students had the opportunity staff and students and enjoyed to get familiar with Mostar, life at UWC Mostar student residence 8 6th College Fair their induction week. UWC Mostar, the IB Programme In 2014/2015 UWC Mostar will be and much more. he official opening cer- Ljubo Beslic, Mayor of the City of tress. The Mayor, Mr. Beslic stated the German UWC Foundation with 8 In the honour of Aleksa Šantić emony of the first new Mostar, Jens Waltermann from that he sincerely hopes that other the financial support of the Gov- UWC Mostar student UWC Deutschland - Die Deutsche buildings will also be renovated ernment of the Federal Republic of residence took place on Stiftung UWC and Jens Wagner in the near future and that UWC Germany, the Heidehof foundation 9 Piece by Peace September 9th, 2014. from the Embassy of the Federal Mostar students will continue to and private donors. TThe ceremony was attended by Republic of Germany in Bosnia be great representatives of the The building known as “Mejdan" UWC Mostar students, friends and Herzegovina officially opened the City of Mostar. residence currently accommo- supporters as well as representa- residence together with Valentina The purchase and renovation of dates 37 UWC Mostar students. tives from the City of Mostar. Mindoljevic, UWC Mostar Headmis- the building was made possible by

10 BH Cultural Week

10 Lillehammer and Stolac visiting UWC Mostar 10 UWC Mostar Alumna youngest recipient of Huawaei scholarship 11 Events in photos: Hike to the cross, Rafting trip

The Aung San Suu Kyi The Paul A. Volcker Prominent support Scholarship Scholarship

“It is essential for us to rebuild “I am honored to accept the for Mostar the Burmese education system invitation of the United World that was destroyed by decades College in Mostar to have a endowment ‘Bridge of mismanagement. We must en- student scholarship endowed in courage young Burmese to take my name. The students of UWC opportunities to study abroad, so Mostar are fortunate to have such generous donors committed to the future’ they might bring back skills and to supporting their education at experiences that will support the this unique institution. In today’s nited World College three main ethnicities. The Col- democratic reconstruction of turbulent times, the importance Mostar Endow- lege has been highly successful our country. Burma is rich in hu- of the mission of UWC Mostar – ment ‘Bridge to the since its inception in 2006. Over man potential. It is only through facilitating dialogue and learning Future’ is proud 600 high-calibre students have education that our young people among young students from dif- to announce the been educated at the College will be able to develop as able ferent backgrounds and countries Uestablishment of the following with over 70 per cent gain- and responsible citizens who will – rings especially true. One of the endowment scholarships: ing scholarships at prestigious ensure the future of our society. in Burma today, the capacity to lessons of economics is prosper- Mostar, as they continue their • The Aung San Suu Kyi universities around the world. It is therefore with great plea- meet the challenges that our The Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess ity can be maintained only in the education and contemplate their Scholarship; The College has furthermore sure that I have accepted the country is facing. The United Sarvath El Hassan Scholarship context of international coordina- future, to live out the ideals set • The Nelson Mandela succeeded in putting integrated invitation of the United World World Colleges offer an enlight- tion and collaboration. In more forth by the College in their per- Fellowship; education on the agenda, help- Colleges to endow a scholarship ened education that is directed, “We are honoured at UWC help heal divided societies in peaceful days, I long ago visited sonal and professional lives. I also • The Prince El Hassan bin ing local communities, aiding in in my name for a young Burmese as the United Nations Declara- Mostar's decision to announce meaningful and lasting ways. We Mostar. I was struck by its old humbly suggest that some stu- Talal and Princess Sarvath El the restoration of derelict build- at their Mostar College. I thank tion on Human Rights envi- a scholarship in our name. The are delighted to be part of this world charm, but also by the con- dents may wish to consider public Hassan Scholarship; ings in Mostar and showing that the donors for their generosity sions, towards understanding, College’s mission to contribute wonderful opportunity that will tinuing frictions and lack of full service as one path to contribute • The Paul A. Volcker ethnic barriers can be overcome. towards the people of Burma. tolerance and friendship among to the construction of post- ultimately help people around trust among the different social to a more harmonious, prosper- Scholarship; Despite its success, the College Your gift will enable a young all nations. That is the greatest conflict societies is both noble the world come to terms with and religious groups. UWC Mo- ous world. After more than 30 • The Elisabeth and David has operated under considerable person to gain not just an aca- contribution any institution can and important. We hope that their past, and move together star and its “lighthouse” model of years in the federal government Sutcliffe Scholarship; financial constraints in recent demic qualification but what is make towards the happiness of graduates of both the College into a brighter future.” education reform are looking to- of the United States, I can assure • The Antonin Besse years. To ensure the long-term denied to so many young people humanity.” and our scholarship go on to ward a new promise for this place these students that there can be Scholarship. future of UWC Mostar, the Foun- and its people, and to extend a sense of satisfaction in devoting dation of the College decided the message to other regions of one’s energies and talents to the Each scholarship funds a place last year to create the endow- this disturbed world. I urge the public good beyond any material for a talented student at UWC ment fund ‘Bridge to the Future’, recipients of scholarships at UWC reward.” Mostar in perpetuity. UWC registered as a charity in the The Nelson Mandela Mostar is a ground-breaking UK. Once established, this en- Fellowship educational project in Bosnia dowment will finance the operat- and Herzegovina. Unlike any ing cost of the College using the “The Nelson Mandela Founda- The Antonin Besse other school in the country, UWC returns gained from investing its tion is truly thrilled to receive Scholarship Mostar brings together students funds. The endowment initiative and to endorse this important from all of Bosnia’s religious and aims to raise 150 endowment fellowship which will enable “I am moved to have a scholar- ethnic groups so as to bridge scholarships, totalling €30 mil- South Africa to be permanently ship at UWC Mostar endowed in the country’s harmful ethnic di- lion. This will allow the College represented in the United World my name. I am deeply grateful vides, opposing Orthodox Serbs to be financed in perpetuity. As College in Mostar. Nelson Man- to the donors who have made to Catholic Croats to Muslim of today, the endowment has dela’s support of the interna- this gesture. UWC Mostar has Bosniaks. Together with a group raised more than €3 million from tional education and leadership been the final chapter in my of international students coming various private sources. For offered by the United World long involvement in the United from over 50 countries, they more information regarding UWC Colleges is a matter of public re- World Colleges. The problems we aim to fulfil UWC’s mission “to Mostar and the endowment, cord. The generosity of the UWC The Elisabeth and David Sutcliffe Scholarship faced in the early days brought make education a force to unite please visit www.uwcmostar.ba Mostar endowment trustees is back vividly to my mind all the people, nations and cultures or www.mostarendowment.com. a gesture that will keep alive in “The creation of an endowed helplessness in doing anything challenges faced by the found- for peace and a sustainable Alternatively, please contact a really convincing and personal scholarship in our joint names effective about them, have been ers of Atlantic College back in future.” During their time at the Marius Kat at marius@ mostar- way the memory of his enthusi- for UWC Mostar is a huge the main force in our work for the 1960s. In Mostar, I feel we College, the 16 to 18 year-old endowment.com or at +44-20- asm and support for the UWC. It excitement for us. The College, the Mostar College. We know have a college on the true front students are educated in a fully 74302250. For updates, like our reflects his highest beliefs.” with all its associated activi- just how much energy, enthu- line of international education. World Colleges have been integrated environment built on Facebook page (Mostar Endow- In Johannesburg (1995), as but powerful cells of innovation, ties, has dominated the years of siasm, thought and generosity The road running past the front enormously privileged to make principles of mutual respect and ment: 'Bridge to the Future') or President of the United World catalysts for change, breaking our retirement since 2001. The have been necessary to launch of the Gymnasium building was a contribution to international tolerance. These principles are follow us on Twitter (@MostarEn- College International Council, barriers of habit and opening memories of the 1990s, when the endowment fund. Without indeed the front line in those understanding. The UWC Mostar propagated in the local commu- dowment). Please find attached Nelson Mandela said: up broader vistas of experience our close physical proximity to it the College assuredly has no terrible events in Mostar in the endowment campaign gives me nity through an extensive social personal statements from some “The virtue and the strength of for both pupils and educational- the terrible events just across future. We are immensely grate- 1990s. I feel that my father the confidence that this work of service programme and the of our most prominent initial the UWC is that it provides small ists.” the border with the former Yu- ful and immensely proud.” with St. Antony’s College in mine and of my close colleagues organisation of events involv- supporters elaborating on their goslavia brought home to us our Oxford and I with the United now has a long-term future.” ing other young people from all support for UWC Mostar.

Celebrating UWC Day On September 21st and 28th, UWC Mostar marked UWC Day with a wonderful event dedicated to the citizens of the City of Mostar.

“Around the World in 80 meals, presentations, songs and Minutes” was a successful and stories for all to enjoy. Everyone joyful event which took place on who visited the merry fair on the Sunday, 28/9/2014 and included spanish square was able to get a both UWC Mostar students and taste of over 40 countries of the citizens of the city of Mostar. world, enjoy traditional dances Students prepared wonderful and music. Mr. Shelby Davis at UWC Mostar n September 25th, Mr. Shelby Davis and Mrs. Gale as our new Mejdan residence. Mr. supporters of the UWC Move- 2014, UWC Mostar Davis. and Mrs. Davis were joined for ment through the Davis United staff and students During the day, they met with lunch by UWC Mostar students World College Scholars Program. had the pleasure and UWC Mostar students and staff, and staff members. Ohonor of welcoming visited the city of Mostar as well Mr. Davis and his family are great European Researchers Night 2014 or the first time in and explore new things, handle mission, offers people a unique The event was also an excellent Mostar in cooperation sophisticated research equipment, opportunity to really engage with chance to discover outstanding with UWC Mostar, the understand the links between sci- researchers, bringing them closer European scientific research proj- European Researchers ence and art, and to figure out just to each other through the magic ects and to find out more about night 2014 took place on how far the knowledge boundaries and beauty of science. how to develop a scientific career. FSeptember 26th. The programme go. included competitions, scientific Programme in Mostar took place lectures, treasure hunting, archeo- in several locations throughout logical excavation simulations, the city with over 100 UWC Mostar presentations and star gazing. students volunteering. Over a Researchers' Night was a great thousand participants enjoyed the opportunity to meet scientists and night of science in Mostar. researchers, see interesting exper- Researchers’ Night, first launched iments, participate in competitions in 2005 by the European Com-

6th College Fair In the honour of at UWC Mostar Aleksa Šantić Presentations, information and everything you his year marked the and all of the funds raised through need to know about applications! 95th Poetry Night of the exhibition were donated for Aleksa Šantić, a famous the scholarship fund for future Piece by Peace n october 2nd, information on criteria, condi- Mostar poet. Under students. 2014, the 6th tion and possibilities of studying the mentorship of UWC First UWC Mostar short course which took place in August included 14 participants from different College Fair was abroad. TMostar Serbian language teacher countries of the world and two external facilitators from UWC Pearson College. organized by UWC This year, UWC Mostar had the Tanja Čvoro, our students prepared It was a great pleasure to be a part of Mostar. A great pleasure of welcoming: Benning- a wonderful poetry evening and a a very significant cultural project. UWC tudent organizers from and action within one’s commu- responsibility. values during the activities and Onumber of interested students ton College, Connecticut College, multicultural event for the audi- Mostar students have proven that they UWC Mostar were nity, encourage personal chal- These goals encompassed both discussions held. as well as visitors enjoyed Earlham College, Methodist ence of the “Vladičanski dvor”. can organize spectacular events with joined by 14 par- lenge and form community based participants and facilitators and A component of the short course wonderful presentations and in- University, Princeton University, Through their rimes and verses, ease, despite being limited with time. ticipants from Alba- on mutual understanding and the program is reflected UWC included the cooperation with formation sharing by 13 colleges Quest University, Ringling Col- UWC Mostar students honored The students have presented great qual- nia, BiH, Egypt, India, service activities at UWC Mostar that participated in the Fair. lege of Art & Design, St. John's Aleksa Šantić in Spanish, Ger- ity and wealth of differences symboli- SIsrael, Mexico, Portugal, Nether- (service CASs) that engage with Students had the opportunity College, St. Olaf College, Univer- man, Ukrainian, English and local cally merged in a place honoring a great lands, UK, USA and Yemen. the local community and helps to participate in workshops on sity of Rochester, University of languages. The evening started poet. The melodic sound of well know Programme aimed to: Develop students understand and relate to writing application essays and fi- Saskachewan, Wartburg College with Šantić’s elegy recited by our German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Monte- recognition and appreciation of local issues on a more individual nancial applications and receive and Westminster College. student Aleksandar Vladičić, and negrin, Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian differences among people, level. Programme also included continued with verses by Goethe, famous poets was also a voice of youth, build an understanding of the various cultural activities that Nikolić, Dizdar and Ujević in their united spirit and joy. causes and effects of conflict and aimed to develop self-awareness original languages. At the same Tanja Čvoro approaches towards resolution, and respect to cultural differences time, an art exhibition took place motivate change within oneself and similarities.

BH Cultural week - Poetry night success WC Cultural Weeks are present their parts of the world in designed to heighten the best possible light. During the students’ awareness intensive programmes, students of the world. Certain usually prepare interactive presen- weeks are designated tations or workshops on food, folk Uto students coming from certain dances, national myths, costumes, region(s) who are expected to traditions, customs, rituals, ge-

ography and many other parts of gathering together to present the their respective cultures, specific beautiful poems written by people Upcoming calendar events UWC Mostar of their regions or countries. At from all over our country. The club that time, kitchens are full of tra- “Aleksa” was the most convenient 18/11 - High School Fair ditional meals and the weekends place for presenting literature as a 10/12 - Reflection Day - Winter Gala alumna the are usually reserved for theme significant part of our culture and 13/12 - Winter Break parties with national costumes and enjoying listening to the recit- “Rafting trip” traditional music. September was als in local language followed by IMPRESSUM youngest the month for BH Cultural Week. the English translations. Poems Poetry Night was the opening written in Bosnian, Serbian and Editor: Adla Velagić - Ćurić, recipient of event of the Bosnian-Herzegovin- Croatian were accompanied by PR and Communications ian Cultural Week. Students from astonishing performances of local United World College in Mostar BiH had an amazing experience in songs and traditional instruments. the Huawei Design: Shift creative agency, Mostar scholarship United World College in Mostar Lillehammer and Stolac Spanski trg 1, ataša Zlokapa is a 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina UWC Mostar alumna Tel: +387 (36) 320 601, 323 273, and the youngest re- cooperation in Mostar cipient of the Huawei Fax: +387 (36) 319 926 scholarship 2014. She n Friday, September and work at UWC Mostar. E-mail:[email protected] Nwill be moving to Vienna, Austria 19th, UWC Mostar Lillehammer high school has and start her architecture studies. welcomed a group been cooperating with Stolac Foundation Education in Action This is the third time that Huawei of high school secondary school for a few years company supports young talents students from Lille- and the pleasant visit was a part Skenderija 33, 71000 Sarajevo, with excellent academic achieve- Ohammer, Norway and Stolac BiH. of this years exchange pro- Bosnia and Herzegovina ments. We congratulate Nataša Our visitors were welcomed by gramme and getting to know the Tel: +387 33 212 083, 557 995, and wish her all the best in her the PR Coordinator and a group City of Mostar. Fax: +387 (33) 557 996 future endeavors. of students who presented life E-mail:[email protected]