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13th Annual US/ICOMOS International Symposium
13th Annual US/ICOMOS International Symposium
in partnership with The World Bank
and co-sponsored by the National Park Service
AT WHAT COST?
Social and Economic Pressures on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites
in partnership with The World Bank
and co-sponsored by the National Park Service
AT WHAT COST?
Social and Economic Pressures on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites
20-22 May, 2010, Washington, DC
Blue Shield Statement on Haiti Earthquake
Published by admin on January 19th, 2010 in International ICOMOS News
The Blue Shield expresses its sorrow and solidarity with the population of Haiti for the loss of lives and the destruction caused by the earthquake which occurred on 12th January.
Call for Nominations: 2010 Ann Webster Smith Award for International Heritage Achievement
Published by admin on February 17th, 2010 in US/ICOMOS News
The work and achievements of Ann Webster Smith as a champion in building a global culture of protection for the cultural heritage of the entire world were prolific and varied. For three decades Ms Smith was at the very core of the dreamers and doers who nurtured ICOMOS to its maturity, personifying a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
International Exchange Program
Since the US/ICOMOS International Exchange Program was created in 1984, more than 600 young preservation professionals and over 70 countries have participated.
Earthquake in Haiti - Letter from ICOMOS President
Published by Don Jones on January 19th, 2010 in US/ICOMOS News
The horrifying news about the earthquake in from Haiti give all indications of major devastation and loss. Once the immediate human relief effort is over, I call on all ICOMOS to come together in solidarity to help in whatever way we can with the heritage recovery process.
Call for Nominations: US/ICOMOS Board Members
Published by admin on February 17th, 2010 in US/ICOMOS News
The Nominating Committee of the US/ICOMOS Board of Trustees is hereby soliciting nominations of members to stand for election to fill up to five vacancies that will exist on the Board of Trustees. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are truly passionate about international cooperation in heritage conservation to make a difference.
Elections will be held at the annual meeting May 20, 2010, to be held in conjunction with the 13th US/ICOMOS International Symposium in Washington, DC (May 20-22, 2010).
Notes from the field; Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 9-12, 2010
Published by admin on February 23rd, 2010 in US/ICOMOS News
by Annie Sauser, LEED AP, of John Milner Associates, Inc.
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