Scam Alert Using CID Email: Do NOT Be Fooled!

About CID

SCAM alert! I have received multiple messages today stating that emails using my name and a slightly changed version of the Center for Intercultural Dialogue’s email have been sent to those affiliated with the Center.

There are two parts to this scam. The first is a general call for help, and the second asks for money.

This is the first message you may have received:

“How are you doing today?.
Please, I need your assistance for the CID.
Get back to me by email so I can explain further
Regards
Wendy”

This is followed by my correct name, titles, and affiliations. The email comes from “interculit.dialogue@gmail.com” instead of the Center’s correct email.

One of those who was fooled into thinking it was an actual message from me answered, and then received a request for a large amount of cash (about $1000 in USD) to be sent immediately, and reimbursed later due to an unnamed emergency. Luckily this colleague then noticed the incorrect email and did not send money.

I will be doing everything possible to stop this scam, but am having trouble getting through to a human at Gmail. In the meantime, please do not respond to these scammers, and definitely do not send money to them! This is not how the Center conducts business; I would never send colleagues supposedly urgent messages requesting large amounts of money.

**Update: anyone receiving these phishing messages should report and block them – instructions (and more information on how to identify phishing attacks to protect yourself) can be found here.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Director
Center for Intercultural Dialogue

CID Poster 1: Intercultural Communication / Competence / Dialogue Translated into French

CID PostersThis is another of the posters designed by Linda J. de Wit, and now translated into French. This one provides a quick and easy way to understand, and differentiate between, the concepts of “intercultural communication,” “intercultural competence,” and “intercultural dialogue,” using a rooster and a sheep to represent members of different cultures (and she notes that the animals are vector designs by vecteezy.com).

The article where these explanations of these concepts (as well as lots of other concepts) were published is:

Leeds-Hurwitz, W. (2016). De la possession des compétences interculturelles au dialogue interculturel: Un cadre conceptuel [Moving from having intercultural competencies to constructing intercultural dialogues: A conceptual framework]. Les Politiques Sociales, 3/4, 7-22.

The French translation was provided by Léonie Potvin, and the graphic design work necessary to revise was by Yan Qiu. Here then is CID Poster 1: Communication/Compétence/Dialogue Interculturel.

CID Poster 1: Intercultural Communication / Competence / Dialogue Translated into FrenchJust in case anyone wants to cite this poster, the following would be the recommended format:

Center for Intercultural Dialogue. (2024). Communication / Compétence / Dialogue Interculturel [L. Potvin, trans.]. CID Posters, 1. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cid-poster-1-animals_french.png

As with other series, CID Posters are available for free on the site; just click on the thumbnail to download a printable PNG. They may be downloaded, printed, and shared as is, without changes, without cost, so long as there is acknowledgment of the source.

As with other CID Publications, if you wish to contribute an original contribution, please send an email before starting any work to receive approval, to minimize inadvertent duplication, and to learn about technical requirements. As is the case any series, posters should be created initially in English. If you want to volunteer to translate a poster into a language in which you are fluent, send in a note before starting, to receive approval and to confirm no one else is working on the same one.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz
Director, Center for Intercultural Dialogue
intercult.dialogue AT gmail.com

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U Notre Dame: Associate Director, Global Education (USA)

“Job Associate Director, Global Education, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA. Deadline: 7 December 2024.

The Associate Director of Global Education, a member of the Study Abroad and the Global Engagement Teams, plays a key role in advancing the global education for outbound study abroad students as well as inbound short-term international students. The Associate Director is charged with the responsibility of elevating study abroad students’ intercultural learning and global competencies. The position has the overall responsibilities of designing and implementing the strategies for developing the global competencies of study abroad students through pre-departure orientations, study abroad online courses, and reentry programming. The Associate Director will create workshops for inbound international students focusing on intercultural communication, leadership skills and English language skills. The position will also offer academic support to faculty and staff on intercultural competency development. The Associate Director of Global Education reports to the Senior Director of Global Education at Notre Dame Global and will work very closely with the Director of Study Abroad, the Summer/Short-Term Study Abroad Programs Director and the Global Engagement Programs Director.

U Georgia: Assistant Professor of Transnational Rhetoric (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Transnational Rhetoric, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 6 November 2024).

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Transnational Rhetoric. The starting date for this position is August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in rhetorical studies as well as in the area of their specialty at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will also mentor graduate students in the MA and PhD programs. The successful candidate will have evidence of a strong research program in one or more of the following areas: rhetoric as it applies to geopolitics, borders, global capital, colonialism/postcolonialism, racialization, or identitarian struggles of specific ethnicities, regions, or nationalities.

Ifeoma Marylinda Onyebuchi Profile

Profiles

Ifeoma Marylinda Onyebuchi holds a BA in Media and Communication Studies from Afe Babalola University, and is pursuing an MA in Intercultural and International Communication at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC.

Ifeoma OnyebuchiHer research interests include intercultural communication, media representation, and the role of communication in community development, with a particular focus on addressing the unique needs of marginalized populations. Ifeoma is passionate about exploring how cultural contexts influence communication practices and how intercultural dialogue can be used to promote inclusivity and social cohesion. She is also interested in the integration of media literacy and health education within intercultural settings, aiming to enhance public health communication strategies and support diverse communities.

Ifeoma’s journey in intercultural communication is enriched by extensive experience in caregiving and community service, where she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to empathy and cultural sensitivity. Her hands-on work in caregiving has shaped her approach to fostering understanding across diverse backgrounds, equipping her to engage meaningfully with individuals from all walks of life. She is skilled in culturally responsive communication, ensuring that her messaging is accessible and impactful for various audiences.

In addition to her expertise in communication, Ifeoma is adept at health and wellness education, tailoring information to meet specific cultural needs. Her experience extends to planning and implementing community outreach initiatives that address social and healthcare needs within diverse communities. Known for her adaptability and quick learning, Ifeoma excels in fast-paced environments, continually embracing new tools and strategies to support intercultural understanding. She is dedicated to contributing positively to platforms that champion inclusivity, bringing her commitment to empathy, cultural awareness, and meaningful dialogue to every project she undertakes.

Work for CID:

Ifeoma Onyebuchi was an intern at the Center across fall 2024-spring 2025, and one of the co-authors of ICD Exercise 4: Implicit Bias Awareness and ICD Exercise 5: Challenging Cultural Stereotypes through Intercultural Dialogue, ICD Exercise 6: Exploring Cultural Symbols in Intercultural Dialogue, and ICD Exercise 7: Anti-Bias Advocacy.

KC95 Transnational Media Translated into Simplified Chinese

Key Concepts in ICDContinuing translations of Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, today I am posting KC95: Transnational media, which Suman Mishra wrote for publication in English in 2020, and which Yan Qiu has now translated into Simplified Chinese.

As always, all Key Concepts are available as free PDFs; just click on the thumbnail to download. Lists of Key Concepts organized chronologically by publication date and number, alphabetically by concept, and by languages into which they have been translated, are available, as is a page of acknowledgments with the names of all authors, translators, and reviewers.

KC95 Transnational Media Translated into Simplified Chinese

Mishra, S. (2024). Transnational media [Simplified Chinese]. (Y. Qiu, Trans.). Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, 95. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/kc95-transnational-media_sim-chinese.pdf

If you are interested in translating one of the Key Concepts, please contact me for approval first because dozens are currently in process. As always, if there is a concept you think should be written up as one of the Key Concepts, whether in English or any other language, propose it. If you are new to CID, please provide a brief resume. This opportunity is open to masters students and above, on the assumption that some familiarity with academic conventions generally, and discussion of intercultural dialogue specifically, are useful.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Director
Center for Intercultural Dialogue

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Favour Ilolo Profile

Profiles

Favour Ogechi Ilolo is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication program at Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C.

Favour IloloShe holds a BA in Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria, and her areas of specialization include Media and Communication, Intercultural Dialogue, and Community Engagement. Her research interests span Intercultural Communication, Social Media for Social Change, Community Outreach, Cultural Representation in Media, and Advocacy for Inclusive Dialogue.

She has been actively engaged in a variety of community-based projects, working closely with organizations that support families, foster intercultural understanding, and tackle societal biases. She has developed educational content for diverse audiences and is particularly passionate about designing media-driven programs that promote intercultural empathy and mitigate stereotypes. Her expertise encompasses video and news editing, voiceover work, and content creation, where she seeks to craft compelling narratives that unite audiences across cultural divides.

Favour currently serves as a caregiver, utilizing her communication skills to establish trust and cultivate meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with special needs. Moreover, she actively participates in volunteer work that supports community outreach programs centered on intercultural communication and education.

Favour has actively participated in a range of academic and community initiatives, including workshops that underscore the significance of effective communication in diverse contexts. As she advances in her career, Favour is dedicated to fostering intercultural understanding through innovative communication strategies, with the aspiration of promoting empathy, respect, and inclusivity within communities.

Work for CID:

Favour Ilolo was an intern at the Center across fall 2024-spring 2025, and one of the co-authors of ICD Exercise 4: Implicit Bias Awareness and ICD Exercise 5: Challenging Cultural Stereotypes through Intercultural Dialogue, ICD Exercise 6: Exploring Cultural Symbols in Intercultural Dialogue, and ICD Exercise 7: Anti-Bias Advocacy.

Taos Institute: Pathways to Relational Resilience Dec 2024

EventsPathways to Relational Resilience: Creating relational resilience in the midst of conflict through the use of the arts and reflective dialogue, Taos Institute, 6 December 2024, 10:00am-12:30pm and 2:00-4:00pm EST (online).

Hosted by Taos Institute Vice-President, Sheila McNamee and Taos Institute Associate and Artsbridge Founder, Deb Nathan. Whether it’s conflict between nations, within families, between partners, or with colleagues, it is challenging to find ways to move beyond conflict towards greater understanding and an appreciation of difference. However, it is not impossible, and hope can be found even amid the deepest of divides. How do we hold on to our beliefs while making room for other perspectives? As the political and social aspects of the world in which we live become more polarized, how do we learn to tolerate difference and listen to viewpoints that differ dramatically from our own? How do we work together and learn to value difference?

This online workshop features relational alternatives to more traditional approaches to conflict resolution. Participants will explore a unique approach to engaging with conflict that encourages the development of relational resilience by helping them learn to think critically and creatively, and to appreciate the value of difference.

Participants will engage in interactive experiences that incorporate the utilization of art and reflecting dialogue to illustrate how the two can work together to shift from conflict to curiosity and generate constructive understandings of difference.

Stellina Ibrahim Profile

Profiles

Stellina Ibrahim holds a BA in Economics and an MBA in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing an MA in Intercultural and International Communication at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC.

Stellina IbrahimAs of October 2024, Stellina has joined the Center for Intercultural Dialogue (CID) as an intern, collaborating with her team, “3 Connect-1 Voice,” to develop initiatives centered on intercultural dialogue. In her role at CID, Stellina focuses on creating Intercultural Dialogue Exercises to address stereotypes and bias, managing a new Instagram account for the Center, and translating some of the Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue into Yoruba, one of Nigeria’s primary languages. Her passion for intercultural communication stems from her extensive experience as an Information Manager for a Nigerian government organization, where she cultivated a deep interest in diversity and cultural exchange.

Stellina’s current studies in Canada have enriched her understanding of global cultures, allowing her to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience the convergence of cultures firsthand. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue and bridging cultural divides.

Work for CID:

Stellina Ibrahim was an intern at the Center across fall 2024-spring 2025, and one of the co-authors of ICD Exercise 4: Implicit Bias Awareness, ICD Exercise 5: Challenging Cultural Stereotypes through Intercultural Dialogue, ICD Exercise 6: Exploring Cultural Symbols in Intercultural Dialogue, and ICD Exercise 7: Anti-Bias Advocacy.

U Florida: Interpersonal Conflict Management (USA)

“JobLecturer in Communication Studies (Interpersonal Conflict Management), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 31 October 2024).

The William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for the position of Communication Studies Lecturer in the field of Interpersonal Conflict Management, beginning August 16, 2025. The position is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-accruing appointment at the rank of Lecturer, with an opportunity for advancement in UF’s Lecturer/Instructional Professor track.

The successful candidate for this position would have a focus in Interpersonal Conflict Management and would be able to teach upper-division courses in interpersonal conflict management, communication and resilience, listening, as well as help us develop workshops in communication and civil discourse. and/or another area of the candidate’s expertise. This candidate will also oversee and further develop the Dial Center’s Changemakers student group, which focuses on developing skills to civilly engage in contentious topics. This candidate will also work and develop programming with the Dial Center’s various student groups. This candidate will also work and develop programming with the Dial Center’s various student groups.