(formerly known as Public Announcement) – Official term used by the U.S. State Department for a bulletin outlining a temporary risk to U.S. citizens traveling abroad. It is typically used for information regarding potential threats due to terrorism, civil unrest (such as political demonstrations), or natural calamities such as hurricanes or earthquakes. Travel Alerts may be issued for a city, a country, a world region, or worldwide. See also Travel Warning and Consular Information Sheet.
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Forum Staff Member Natalie A. Mello Announces Retirement
After 10 years as a Forum employee and many more years of service to the organization, Natalie A. Mello will be retiring from her role as Vice President for Programs,…
Congratulations to New Forum Council Members!
Congratulations to the following colleagues who have been elected to the Forum Council for a 3-year term: Keshia Abraham, The Abraham Consulting Agency (re-elected) Giselda Beaudin, Rollins College Jeanette Owen, Critical Language…
The Forum Joins Other Organizations to Request Meeting with Secretary of State
5/20/21 Update: Meeting with Members of the U.S. Department of State Last Week As you may recall, The Forum, along with 10 other international education organizations, signed a letter to Secretary…