Keeping Tabs Across the Pond

This page will be updated monthly to give our Sister Cities a look at what we've been up to across the pond! You can find information on local events, education updates, government happenings and even on visits from our Sister Cities!

Events:
Voyage Of International Discovery

Fall Reception for International SU Students & Faculty

Tianjin Song and Dance Theater
- Thursday July 23rd 2009 7p.m.
- 11 member troupe of more than 500 artists present a selection of orginial pieces representing China's performing arts.
- Sponsored by The Embassy of the People's Republic of China, SU Office of Cultural Affairs and Word Artists Experiences

Educational:
Sister Cities Association of Salisbury / Wicomico County is beginning to explore PenPal opportunities with Tartu, Estonia and Salisbury, England via www.mylanguageexchange.com

Government:
A new mayor was elected on April 7, 2009, James Ireton, Jr. Ireton assumed office on April 20, 2009. He was elected with 58% of the vote and ran on a platform of transparency in government, reducing crime, cleaning up the Wicomico River, and revitalizing Salisbury neighborhoods.

Visits:
Kevin and Jan Cardy, former Mayor and Mayoress of Salisbury, England paid a visit to Salisbury, MD on Friday May 15th 2009.