Letter of Support for University of Dubuque's Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence ProposalCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 19.
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October 18, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Letter of Support for University of Dubuque's Fulbright Scholar -in -
Residence Proposal
SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of a letter of support on behalf of the City
of Dubuque in support of the University of Dubuque's Fulbright Scholar -
In -Residence (S-1-R) proposal.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Letter of Support for University of Dubuque's Fulbright Supporting Documentation
Scholar -in -Residence Proposal
THE CITY OF
DU'BQTE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
October 8, 2021
Dubuque City Manager's Office
50 West 13`s Street
AII•AoeflaCity Dubuque, IA 52001
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ctvmgrr;cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Institute of International Education
Council for the International Exchange of Scholars
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
To The Fulbright Scholar -In -Residence Program Review Committee:
The City of Dubuque offers our full support to the University of Dubuque's Fulbright Scholar -In -
Residence (S-1-R) proposal. The City of Dubuque has long been a leader in sustainability in the region.
We have a history of partnering with the University of Dubuque on environmental initiatives including
grants which support student or faculty projects, collaborations to better understand and improve water
quality in our watershed, as well as providing expertise during the update to the City's 50% by 2030
Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.
The University of Dubuque's proposal to bring a climate scientist to Dubuque will create numerous
opportunities for collaborations and outreach throughout the City. This could include educational
opportunities for city staff and residents related to the 50% by 2030 Plan. A clear alignment for
education and outreach would be partnering with our Teen Resiliency Corps. The City's Sustainability
Office, working with the Multicultural Family Center has formed the teen group which set out to address
community needs related to sustainability. The teens canvass Dubuque neighborhoods, check in on folks
and focus on energy efficiency in housing and resiliency building.
Another opportunity to further enrich our City would be participation in the Growing Sustainable
Communities Conference, held annually in Dubuque. It is a forum offering innovation, education,
inspiration, and collaboration on growing sustainable communities. Federal, state, and local
governments, along with business and academic leaders gather from across the country gather to share
knowledge, best practices, and learn from one another.
The City of Dubuque is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and recognize we are better with
diverse perspectives and input. Hosting a S-I-R in Dubuque would be a great opportunity to highlight
Dubuque's sustainable vision while incorporating the knowledge and expertise of an outside expert. We
are excited to support the University of Dubuque's proposal and are excited at the prospect of providing
an opportunity for the S-I-R to engage with the climate -conscience, passionate citizens of Dubuque.
Sincerely,
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Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork