► In a video recently published by the Department of State, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) speaks about the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program and expresses his belief in the exchange students' leadership qualities.

► The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) announced that it is currently seeking an Exchange Visitor Programs Manager.

► The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is searching for a full-time permanent Academic Exchange Specialist in its Office of Global Education Programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and the application deadline is Thursday, July 7.

► Local News Stories of the week:

• AFS students say emotional farewell to host families, friends (The Examiner, Missouri)
• American Field Service students say goodbyes to friends and families (Sheboygan Press, Wisconsin)
• Talk about Clyde: Exchange students, hosts find amazing experiences together (The News-Messenger, Ohio)
• Owosso, O-E honored for exchange efforts (Argus Press, Michigan)
• Foreign students welcomed with dinner (The Dispatch, Maryland)

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