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Murmansk Events and Exchanges
 
 

2000
January
Discussions were re-established to promote another student/teacher exchange.
A Bosom Buddies project was initiated in collaboration with Channel 12.
March
Two Murmansk surgeons visited Jacksonville for five days as a part of the on going Medical Project.  Special focus was given to surgical education, infection control and women’s health.
June
A Murmansk social services representatives visited Jacksonville for eight days.
July
The Murmansk dental hygiene school graduated its first class of dental hygienists.
September
Six Jacksonville representatives visited Murmansk to initiate plans for a Domestic Violence Prevention project.
October
October - The 25th Anniversary of the twinning of Jacksonville and Murmansk was celebrated.
November
A delegation of six from Jacksonville visited Murmansk to discuss family planning and reproductive health.
 
 

1999
January
"A Return of the Sun Celebration" was held at the Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens.  The evening provided a glimpse of life in contemporary Russia, including a presentation by a panel of experts discussing topics ranging from nuclear disarmament to art and music.
February
Murmansk Committee Chair, Julie Buckingham visited the Dental Hygiene School in Murmansk that was created as part of a Dental Hygiene Program between Murmansk and Jacksonville.
June
A medical delegation from Jacksonville visited Murmanskfor nine days.  The delegation presented a conference on updated advanced laparoscopic surgery to 25 general surgeons.  They also delivered $15,000.00 in supplies and equipment, and provided video presentations, discussions, and demonstrations. Equipment and supplies were also donated to the Dental Hygiene School.
July
The Murmansk Dental Project received international recognition from Sister Cities International with its “Award for Special Achievement in Public Health Safety”.
August
Two Murmansk legislators visited Jacksonvilleas part of a national tour sponsored by the USIA and the International Resource Center of Jacksonville (IRCJ).  The highlight of their itinerary included a briefing by the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission's Cecil Field Development Office discussing military downsizing.   JSCA President, Joan Brogan presented the visitors with a Jacksonville Historical Coverlet. 
November
A teacher and two doctors visited Jacksonville from Murmansk.  The teacher came through a teacher exchange program coordinated by the JSCA Education Committee. Her visit helped formalize the on-going teacher and student exchanges with the Russian city. The Director of the Regional Health Department and the head of the Murmansk City Health Department explored the possibility of twinning the nursing school in Murmansk with FCCJ's Nursing School.

 

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