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News from AEGEE
Dear AEGEEans,
we wish you a very happy 2013 and hope that you have had a positive start
into the new year.
To kick-start a new year of AEGEE-activities, we have some news for you!
Find in the first newsletter 2013 the confirmation of our legend, the fact
that AEGEE played a crucial role in the establishment of the ERASMUS
programme, by Domenico Lenarduzzi, former head of the DG Eduation and
Culture of the European Union.
You can also check out tthe winners of our InterRail competition, catch a
review of AEGEE in 2012 and find many external opportunities.
Have a good reading!
Yours,
Comité Directeur
To view this newsletter online, click
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The origin of the ERASMUS programme: Interview with Domenicco Lenarduzzi
After the passing away of AEGEE’s founder Franck Biancheri in October, we
have started researching on his history and the history of our
organisation, and particularly the legend around Frank Biancheri convincing
François Mitterand, president of France at the time, to support the ERASMUS
programme in 1984. At that time, it was vital to convince the members
states that ERASMUS was an initiative which students would take ownership
of. AEGEE was the student stakeholder who convinced the president of
France to invest in this programme.
[image: Domenicco
Lenarduzzi]<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpvbaBT8BCc&cc_load_policy=1>
After France changed its position, also other countries like Germany and
the UK gave their support. Find here an interview with Domenicco
Lenarduzzi, former Head of the DG Education and Culture of the European
Commission, under whose leadership the ERASMUS programme was drafted. In
the interview, he confirmes that Franck Biancheri and AEGEE were crucial
for setting the ERASMUS programme on its way. This proves that successful
cooperation between policy makers and youth organisations can have a
powerful positive impact.
Competition Winners: How would you promote sustainable travelling!
In November, InterRail offered two locals the unique opportunity to win
1250€ sponsoring their project or event for their creative video or poster
on how to promote sustainable travelling. After careful evaluation of many
creative entries, the jury consisting of Willemijn from InterRail, Iris
from the Environmental Working Group, and the Comité Directeur, has chosen
the two lucky winners! Congratulations and thank you once again to
InterRail for offering this opportunity!
*1. AEGEE-Helsinki: “Sustainability is to Travel Green”*
[image: AEGEE-Helsinki: “Sustainability is to Travel
Green”]<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7kU6rTeI9I>
*2. AEGEE-Mannheim: “We would do anything for Green Travelling”*
[image: AEGEE-Mannheim: “We would do anything for Green Travelling”]
Read More:
http://www.aegee.org/competition-winners-how-would-you-promote-sustainable-travelling/<http://www.aegee.org/competition-winners-how-would-you-promote-sustainable-travelling/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsltetter%2B15th%2BJanuary>
AEGEE in 2012 video
Retrospective video which shows important moments and events of
AEGEE-Europe / European Students' Forum in 2012.
[image: AEGEE in 2012] <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaVKaBrlicc>
Sustainability on track?
[image: EoT]During december, *Mathieu Soete, Policy Officer on
Sustainability,* has been travelling all over Europe through the Europe on
Track project. Just back from the tour, he shares with us what people
around the continent think on the topics of sustainability.
You can read it here: http://www.aegee.org/sustainability-on-the-track/
<http://www.aegee.org/sustainability-on-the-track/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsltetter%2B15th%2BJanuary>
Policy Officers need your input!
This month, the Policy Officers of AEGEE-Europe are launching their
questionnaires in order to receive your input on the topic chosen.
You can still contribute and give your valuable input on the topic of human
rights: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J5XMBRP and on the topic of
homophobia: http://goo.gl/R8ek8]
Beyond AEGEE
Vote for the changes that would make the most difference to your world
[image: MY World]The United Nations and partners want to hear from YOU! MY
World is a global survey asking you to choose your priorities for a better
world. Results will be shared with world leaders in setting the next global
development agenda.
Tell us about the world you want, because your voice matters.
Read more: http://www.myworld2015.org/
European Youth Forum's Youth Policy Watch [image: YFJ]In this first issue
of the Youth Policy Watch of 2013, read why 2013 is a crucial year for the
youth guarantee and investment in young people. Also in this issue read
about the European year of citizens, the Irish Presidency and much more!
Read more: http://intranet.youthforum.org/newsletters/node/45599/ypw
The European Parliament: Why should I care?
[image: Why should we care?]Young citizens from EU member states and
Croatia are invited to express in an innovative and convincing manner why
the European Parliament is important to them, and why there is a need to
vote in the next EP elections. They can write, sing, paint, dance, film or
use any other creative ways to present their opinions to us by 28 March
2013.
Twenty winning participants will be awarded a trip to Brussels, where they
will have the chance to present their successful entries, learn more about
the EU institutions, and exchange ideas with EU decision makers and
like-minded young Europeans.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition
External Opportunities
Service Civique in Paris
[image: animafac]ANIMAFAC, a french network of student organisations, is
looking for a young person to carry out a 6-month-mission in their
organisation, who has a sufficiant understanding of french (both orally and
written), and is free to start working on February 15th 2012.
There is no requierements in terms of education or competencies. We
encourage any of our members who is looking for an exciting experience in a
youth organisation and who is interested in developing his or her
experience in the field of active citizenship and youth issues with a
European focus.
As volunteer, you will receive 571,79 EUR a month to cover your costs. The
mission is taking place in Paris, France, with possible travels in Europe.
In case you are interested, please send your motivation letter and CV to
[log in to unmask] as soon as possible and we will forward your
application to them.
Model European Union Strasbourg
[image: MEU]Every year, MEU brings together a significant number of
highly-skilled and motivated young Europeans and gives them the superb
opportunity to have a first-hand experience of the functioning of European
institutions right on the premises of the European Parliament. The project
is thus completely original in the world of simulations and is already
extremely popular among young Europeans from diverse backgrounds and
studies spanning from Law, International Relations, Political Sciences and
European Affairs to History, Media Studies, and Interpreting.
Deadline: *31th January 2013*
Read more:
http://meu-strasbourg.org/index.php/how-to-participate/application-guide
St Gallen Symposium
[image: stgallen-symposium]Every year, the competition for the St. Gallen
Wings of Excellence Award offers graduate and postgraduate university
students throughout the world the unique opportunity to qualify for an
expenses-covered participation as "Leaders of Tomorrow" in the St. Gallen
Symposium.
Competitors are invited to submit their thoughts and visions on the theme
of the St. Gallen Symposium. All contributions will be evaluated according
to specific criteria by an independent jury, composed of professors,
corporate executives, entrepreneurs and politicians.
The authors of the 100 best contributions qualify for a participation in the
St. Gallen Symposium. The following highlights await the qualifiers:
- Meet 600 top decision makers and 200 of the world's brightest young
minds
- Expenses for travel, board and lodging covered, travel service provided
- The three winners will present their work in front of the assembled
plenum
- The three winners share EUR 20,000 prize money
Read more: http://www.stgallen-symposium.org/
Cash Prizes for Short Films on European Citizenship
[image: video competition]The European Economic and Social Committee
invites creative young people from 18 to 30 years old to join this video
competition and show what means to be European and how it feels about being
a citizen of the European Union. This annual challenge encourages video
creativity and the use of social networking, within youth across the
28 member states in Europe (including Croatia who will be joining the EU in
2013).
Participants have to create a short video clip, between 30 seconds to 1
minute, on the theme “”European citizens”.” The video can use any EU
language but should have English subtitles.
Deadline: *20th January 2013
*Read more: http://www.eesc.europa.eu/<http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.video-challenge-2013-take-part>
*
* European Charlemagne Youth Prize
[image: Charlemagne Youth Prize]The European Parliament and the Foundation
of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen invite young people from
all the EU Member States to participate in a competition on EU development,
integration and European identity issues.
The 'European Charlemagne Youth Prize' is awarded to projects, which:
- promote the European and international understanding,
- foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and
integration,
- serve as a role model for young people living in Europe and offer
practical examples of Europeans living together as one community.
Applicants should be 16-30 years old.
The prize for the best project is *€5000*, the second, *€3000* and the
third, *€2000*.
Deadline: *28 January 2013 *
Read more: http://www.**charlemagneyouthprize.eu/view/**en/rules.html<http://www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu/view/en/rules.html>
Upcoming Events
TREatre adVENture - Venetian Carnival
Extravaganza<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/224/18354>
*08.02.2013 - 13.02.2013**
**Venice*
Carnival is the moment of the year when we let our masks drop down and we
free our own persona against any stereotypes. AEGEE Treviso and AEGEE
Venezia give you the opportunity to showcase your true self on the most
beautiful stage in the world: VENICE!
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Brescia Winter University<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/60/18356>
*17.02.2013 - 21.02.2013**
**Brescia*
Ski, learn how to craft the wood, talk about sustainability, cluedo game
and lot of activities... ...and for sure party every evening.
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EBM Valletta 2013 <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/2/18350>
*
28.02.2013 - 03.03.2013**
** VALLETTA, MALTA**
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FALLAS 2013!! KEEP CALM... AND GO OUT WITH THE
BANGGGGGGG!!!!<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/233/18352>
*
15.03.2013 - 20.03.2013**
** VALENCIA**
*
If you want to know a spanish festival in its deeeeepest way, you have to
come to Valencia in March. You will discover one of the most famous
festivals in Europe, the Fallas!!!
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Reliability of the media<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/231/18357>
*28.03.2013 - 02.04.2013**
**Utrecht*
Discuss and learn about the reliability of the media. We have invited
several experts in the field to share their views and knowledge. Besides
that we have a great social program within the city Utrecht. After the
event we will accompany you in hitchhiking from Utrecht to the Agora in
Rhein-Neckar.
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Spring Agora Rhein Neckar 2013
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/2/18351>
*
02.04.2013 - 07.04.2013**
**MANHEIM, GERMANY*
External Events <http://www.tlq-course.be/>Seminar on "Educational
Quality" <http://www.tlq-course.be/>
*26.05.2013 - 31.05.2013*
Are you an educational leader or involved in educational innovationfor
primary, secondary or adult education?
Would you be interested in further developing your leadership competencies?
Workshop on recognition of non-formal learning in volunteering
<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/workshop-on-recognition-of-non-formal-learning-in-volunteering.3139/>
*18-22 March 2013 **
**Huissen, Netherland*
Expected outputs: Awareness of competences that the participants develop by
volunteering. Knowledge how to get external recognition for these
competences. Proposals how to transfer the acquired knowledge to the own
organisation.
Get Involved! A Training Course on Youth Democracy Projects Development
<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/get-involved-a-training-course-on-youth-democracy-projects-development.3154/>
*15-20 January 2013*
*Bucharest, Romania*
A course to explore the concept ofyouth participation, learn about theYouth
in Action programme and learn how to set up a YouthDemocracy project.
Eye Opener<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/eye-opener.3152/>
*21-26 January 2013*
*Vila Da Marmeleira, Santarem, Portuga l*
EYE Opener is a training for newcomers in Youth Exchanges, where youth
workers and young people participate in teams. The aim is to motivate and
to empower participants in developing youthexchange projects.
European Citizenship in Youth Work Training Course in
Portugal<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/european-citizenship-in-youth-work-training-course-in-portugal.3145/>
*13.05. -19.05. 2013*
*Portugal*
This training course will encourage the development of a critical,
democratic and EuropeanCitizenship and in doing so, supporting youth worker
in the implementation of youth projects with a European Citizenship
dimension.
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