Dayton Sister City Committee

09/16/2026

The Dayton Sister City - Monrovia Subcommittee is proud to support this effort in Liberia at Cuttington University which supports women who hail from various fields of academia and areas of diverse global backgrounds. The women in the program are from various Cuttington University campuses and women from in and around Monrovia.

GBARNA, B**g County — Aug. 24, 2026 — Cuttington University has launched a Women’s Leadership Program aimed at empowering women with the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills needed to become effective leaders and agents of positive change. The program was facilitated by Effua McGowan, director of the Cuttington University Leadership Institute.

Dr. Rosemarie Manguilimotan Terez-Santos said the initiative is designed to create a supportive platform where women can strengthen their voices, build confidence, develop leadership competencies, and foster meaningful collaboration.
She said the program recognizes the important role women play in institutional development and seeks to promote greater participation, inclusion, and representation of women in leadership and decision-making.

According to Cuttington University's Associate Vice President for Research, the program will focus on developing participants’ skills in communication, decision-making, collaboration, and strategic leadership while building confidence, resilience, and assertiveness.

The initiative will also promote mentorship, networking, and mutual support among women across the university.
Dr. Santos encouraged women to complement and uplift one another rather than compete, saying collective growth can contribute to a stronger institutional culture.

The program also seeks to encourage participants to translate their leadership training into purposeful action and positive impact within Cuttington University and their communities.

She said the launch represents more than the beginning of a leadership program, describing it as the start of a collective effort to empower women to lead with courage, competence, integrity and purpose.

The initiative is expected to increase opportunities for women to participate meaningfully in leadership and institutional decision-making at Cuttington University.

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09/08/2026

We’re in the final stretch! Looking forward to a great day of soccer/futbol! ⚽️

⚽ONE week from today! ⚽

08/25/2026

A new school year has begun and, with it, another opportunity for connections between Dayton students and students in our sister cities. Last school year, a pilot Pen Pal program was explored between students at the Dayton The Dayton Regional STEM School elementary and students at Oiso Sazareishi School, St.-Anna-Grundschule in Stadt Augsburg, and Grange Community Junior School in Rushmoor Borough Council. The teachers are excited to continue and hopefully expand the program!

08/16/2026

One more day! It’s been a blast talking up our sister city of Stadt Augsburg! Don’t let the rain, or the potential for rain keep you away! What a great job Dayton Liederkranz Turner German Club does every year putting on this event.

08/06/2026

For the past seven years, we have partnered with the International Peace Museum and the Dayton Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League to commemorated the decades of peace between the United State and Japan. This year we brought Welcome Dayton into the mix. Their "Play for Peace" theme for the revitalized World Soccer Games is a perfect complement to the theme of the evening. Thanks to all who attended and who rang the gong as testament to their commitment to peace.

08/06/2026

What a terrific event and we couldn't have asked for better weather! So glad to have been a part of it.

08/04/2026

Time surely goes fast! Three high school students from our sister city of Oiso spent just under two weeks with host families who helped them learn about American culture and some of Dayton's local gems. One of the host students' parents, upon their safe return to Oiso, had this to say about the experience: "We are deeply grateful to you, the Dayton Sister City Committee, the host families, and everyone who supported and cared for our daughters during their stay. Thanks to all of you, they were able to experience not only many special places in Dayton, but also warm friendships, family life, and unforgettable moments." We couldn't have done it without the support of the families, and our many partners in Dayton. Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team Carillon Historical Park Rivers Institute at the University of Dayton

08/04/2026

We are proud to join Tulsa, Highland Park and Saluda as "Best Overall" programs. While our team couldn't be there to accept the award in person, our passion for building global bridges is present in every connection we make. This recognition is a powerful testament to our volunteers' hard work and the connections we've established with our many, many Dayton partners. We hope this award inspires all of us to not only continue our current mission but to reach even further, innovate, and aspire to do even more in the years ahead. Thank you, and congratulations to SCI on 70 wonderful years. University of Dayton Human Rights Welcome Dayton Sinclair College Wright State University International Peace Museum Carillon Historical Park The Foundry Theater at Antioch College Library for Africa The Dayton Art Institute Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

07/31/2026

Come join us and many other organizations next Tuesday for fun and great food! Thanks to Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association for this amazing annual event!

07/17/2026

Have you heard?! The Dayton World Soccer Games are back! After a Covid hiatus, this annual event, held since 2012, has united Dayton’s immigrant and native-born residents in the spirit of inclusion, teamwork, and friendly competition, celebrating the diversity that makes our city strong. This year's theme is "Play for Peace."

Information is available at the website below and registration is open now. Children, youth and adults are welcome!

https://www.daytonohio.gov/1047/Dayton-World-Soccer-Games