The December-January 2013 edition of the NCIV Network News is now available. Highlights in this issue include:

• IVLP Gold Star Alumni attending the National Meeting in February;
• A look ahead at 2013 from the Director of the Office of International Visitors; and
• A story of civil rights & coffee with international visitors from the International Services Council of Alabama

Other features include: a look at new members of the network, new staff at NCIV, the finalists for the excellence in programming awards, and a special thank you to the supporter of NCIV.

Coming Back to Connect and Inspire: IVLP Gold Star Alumni at the 2013 NCIV National Meeting
By Selina Tran, NCIV

Looking Ahead: A Message from the Director of the Office of International Visitors
By Alma Candelaria, Director, Office of International Visitors, U.S. Department of State

Letter from the President: Learn, Connect and Be Inspired
By Jennifer Clinton, NCIV

Stories of Citizen Diplomacy: Coffee and Civil Rights in Alabama
By Deborah Adelperger, International Services Council of Alabama

New Members of the NCIV Network

Recognizing Supporters of NCIV

January NCIV Staff Update

Announcing the Excellence in Progamming Award Finalists