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Dear Network, Welcome to the latest edition of the
AEGEE-Europe's newsletter. Find out the latest news and ways of
participating. Happy Labor Day!
We hope you enjoy reading.
Your Comité Directeur 2014-2015
News from AEGEE
30 years of AEGEE - celebrations ongoing
AEGEE is celebrating its *30th Anniversary* this year and next weekend the
Main Conference will take place in Brussels. Even if you're not able to
join the conference, you can participate in the celebrations online.
- Show you're an AEGEEan and wear a badge
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on
your Facebook profile.
- Share your most memorable moments of your AEGEE life on Social Media
using the tag *#AEGEE30*.
- Follow '30 years of AEGEE' on Facebook
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Lifestyle in Mobility project is looking for an assistant
*Lifestyle in Mobility* project is looking for a* home-based assistant *who
would help with the management of the project.
Find out more about the project and the tasks of the assistant on Members
Portal
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Deadline to apply: 3rd of May, 23:59 CET.
Open Call ACT members 2015-2016
Action Agenda Coordination Committee has issued an* open call for new
members for the term 2015-2016*.
Would you like to become active in an European body of AEGEE? Do you want
to coordinate the Action Agenda implementation within AEGEE? Then don`t
hesitate to apply. Find more information on Members Portal
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Fill in the survey for MY-WAY project and sign up for rewards!
Are you between *20 and 30 years old*? Are you a student, a recent
graduate, a young researcher, or auniversity alumni member? Are you
interested in tech (web) entrepreneurship?
We need your help!
Find out more on Members Portal
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or directly fill in the survey
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Join the Key to Europe 2014-2015 core team
*Key to Europe *(K2E) is AEGEE’s annual publication, presenting our work
and achievements, providing an overview of our activities throughout the
respective year and an insight into the possibilities for the upcoming year.
We are looking for people to join the *Core Team. *Find out more details on
the Members Portal
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Check out the latest discussions in the Forum
The AEGEE Forum
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a place for discussion for all our members, where they can express their
opinions on various topics.
*Join the latest discussions* *and have your say!*
Paul L. Smits elected in the steering committee of Civil Society Europe
With our utmost pleasure we would like to congratulate AEGEE's President
Paul L. Smits for being elected in the *steering committee of Civil Society
Europe* in their General Assembly that took place on the 27th of April in
Brussels. Civil Society Europe is a new platform for networks of
organisation that represent citizens in Europe and strives to move European
Citizenship forward.
We wish Paul all the best, knowing he will give a great contribution to the
work of the platform as well as to the citizen rights, equality,
solidarity, democracy and inclusiveness in Europe. Good luck, Paul!
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The AEGEEan Section
Maarten de Groot - Member of the Month of March
Our Member of the Month of March is *Maarten de Groot from AEGEE-Amsterdam*,
who showed in the past three statutory meetings (AgorAsturias included)
that it is possible to step on stage and have your voice heard.
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The faces behind the ITC
*The Information Technology Committee* (ITC) represents the evolution of
the Information Technology Working Group established in 2010. The main goal
of this Committee is to support and provide know-how in order to develop
our network’s IT.
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Beyond AEGEE
Join the European Youth Week 2015
The theme of *European Youth Week 2015* is encouraging and helping young
people to take part in civil society and in the employment market. Hundreds
of events are going to be taking place across Europe between the 27th of
April and the 10th of May, ranging from youth conferences to rock concerts,
all based around these themes.
Find out more via European Youth Portal
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Tragedy of the Mediterranean - Europe is waking up *The European Council*
had an important meeting to respond urgently
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to the migratory crisis in the Mediterranean following the recent tragic
deaths. President Tusk summarised: "Saving the lives of innocent people is
the number one priority. But saving lives is not just about rescuing people
at sea. It is also about stopping the smugglers and addressing
irregular migration".
*AEGEE-Europe is deeply saddened* by the tragic and ongoing events in the
Mediterranean that have led to the deaths of more than 1,500 men, women,
and children this year alone, and stands with the European Movement
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in their calls for solidarity and a focus on human rights and security in
the southern Neighbourhood. The European Commission is presenting their
agenda on the issue by the 13th of May.
Updates from European Movement Assembly
At its *Federal Assembly*, which took place on Friday 24 April and Saturday
25 April, the *European Movement International* adopted a series of new
political resolutions. A resolution to recognise the Armenian Genocide was
passed by unanimity following fierce discussions, and other votes were held
on topics including the Freedom of Movement and the Eastern Partnership.
Vice-President and External Relations Director Aleksandra Kluczka was
present to share AEGEE's views on the matters. The different resolutions
can be found on their website
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AEGEE and partners successful at COMEM Youth Forum
During the *Council of Members of the European Youth Forum*, taking place
on 17 and 18 April, AEGEE-Europe, represented by Paul L. Smits, had a
fruitful meeting with other youth organisations from all over Europe. Two
resolutions were passed on relevant topics. The *resolution on employment*
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stresses elements to realising Sustainable growth, job creation and fair
working conditions. The *resolution on Inclusive societies*
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at stake points out that civic education is essential to fighting
radicalisation, among other recommendations.
Furthermore, former Presdient of AEGEE-Europe, Marko Grdosic was elected
for a second term in the *Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of
Europe*. He will be co-deciding on youth matters in the Council of Europe
till the end of 2017! More information on the advisory council on youth can
be found here
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External Opportunities
Study in the Zaragoza Logistics Center
Gain international experience studying in both Zaragoza Logistics Center
(Spain) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA). The program has
been ranked #1 in Spain for four consecutive years! A 10-month, full- time
master program, taught in english. Hear what the students have to say!
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European-funding-guide.eu: scholarship matching platform for students
European-funding-guide.eu
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is a new platform which *helps students find money for their education*. This
is the largest portal in Europe encompassing more than 12,000 scholarships,
grants, awards and prizes worth 27 billion Euros. The platform was created
in a collaboration between the non-profit initiative for transparent
funding and the European Commission.
Find out more about your opportunities here
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Apply for the Young European Council 2015
*The Young European Council *(YEC) is an international conference bringing
together 3 passionate young people from each EU Member State – for a total
of 100 participants. The YEC will be taking place at the *European
Parliament in Brussels* from Sunday 15th to Thursday 19th November 2015.
Find out more and apply here
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Upcoming
Events
C'mon Pisa, light my fire... for Luminara
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13.06.2015 - 18.06.2015
Pisa, Italy Event on culture and history.
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 75 EUR
Deadline: 01.05.2015
NWM Adana - Meet the Heart of Southern Anatolia
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14.05.2015 - 17.05.2015 Adana, Turkey Network Meeting where you can get to
know AEGEE-Europe's newest initiatives, meet other AEGEEans and share good
practices.
No. of participants: 35
Fee: 40 EUR
Deadline: 01.05.2015
NWM Eindhoven: City of Light(bulbs)
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12.06.2015 - 15.06.2015 Eindhoven, The Netherlands Network Meeting on the
thematics and Action Agenda.
No. of participants: 30
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 07.05.2015
Penguins On Tour Vol.1°: Heidelberg and A Five Cities Trip
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22.05.2015 - 28.05.2015 Heidelbeg, Germany Event on culture and travelling.
No. of participants: 10
Fee: 111 EUR
Deadline: 04.05.2015
European Day of Languages - Toruń 2015
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02.06.2015
Toruń, Poland Training Course on slavic languages.
No. of participants: 15
Fee: FREE
Deadline: 07.05.2015
Democracy in Practice - Training Course
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31.05.2015 - 06.06.2015 Utrecht, The Netherlands Training Course on
democracy and human rights.
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 90 EUR (max)
Deadline: 10.05.2015
Unity in diversity: 30 years shaping European youth!
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24.07.2015 - 28.07.2015 Cagliari, Italy Summer event on the 30th
anniversary of AEGEE.
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 60 EUR
Deadline: 10.05.2015
Spirit of AEGEE | 30 years on
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31.08.2015 - 06.09.2015 Valletta, Malta Summer Event on the 30th
anniversary of AEGEE.
No. of participants: 100
Fee: 135 EUR
Deadline: 22.05.2015
External Events
Erasmus+ Funding Opportunities for Youth
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04.05.2015 - 01.06.2015 You have heard about Erasmus+ but you don’t know so
much about it. You have applied within E+ but haven’t been lucky this time.
You would like to learn more about European youth cooperation but don’t
know how to start.This MOOC on E+ is made for you!
Erasmus+ Youth in Action: "learning through SPORTS"
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08.09.2015 - 12.09.2015
Seinäjoki, Finland Sports as a tool for learning and social integration •
promoting best practices • Networking in the area of sports organizations •
Healthy behaviours • Sports in the EU: what does the Lisbon treaty means
C.A.S.T.! Community building, Awareness raising and Social inclusion
through forum Theatre!
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04.06.2015 - 11.06.2015 Kalamata, Greece The main aim of the project is to
train youth workers on the use of non-formal tools and methods, so as to
contribute to the empowerment and increase in self-confidence of the young
people, especially of young NEETs.
Dive into yourself!
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04.07.2015 - 11.07.2015 Croatia Training course on personal development and
experiential non-formal learning in outdoors method and tools, designed for
youthworkers, youthleaders, trainers and interested individuals (teachers,
educators, project leaders, project managers, volunteers).
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