Autumn 2014 Highlights
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In partnership with 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 wel- comed 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 2 | Foundation Education in Action | Autumn 2014 | School year 2013-2014 Foundation Education in Action | Autumn 2014 | School year 2013-2014 | 3 UWC MOSTAR NEWSLETTER News News UWC MOSTAR NEWSLETTER 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.