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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In one week from today, these fantastic speakers and panelists will be joining us at our 20th anniversary #conference at American University in D.C.! There is still time to register, in-person or online: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-us-com... See you on September 17!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We hope to see you in D.C. on the 17th! #conference www.eventbrite.com/e/the-us-com...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
USCBS and American University Washington College of Law are excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for our annual #conference to be held on Thursday, September 17 in Washington D.C.: www.eventbrite.com/e/1996430072...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Cultural Emergency Response issued a statement on the recent #earthquakes in Venezuela. They request the public to connect them w/ local civil society organizations, #heritage professionals, museums, archives, libraries & initiatives who may need support. www.culturalemergency.org/programs/ear...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A reminder that our 2026 Conference is fast approaching! Registration will open in the coming weeks and we will be sure to circulate #conference registration links and details. In the meantime, please be sure to mark your calendars: Thursday, September 17 at American University in Washington D.C.!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The 2026 Symposium & Annual Conference of ICOMOS-USA and World Heritage USA is taking place this week, from July 8–10, in Philadelphia. Registration for both in-person & virtual attendance is available online. Please direct any questions to the organizers. usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/ne...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“The Founding Four & 20 Years of USCBS” is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24th at 1:30 pm EST.  This webinar is free and open to the public but registration is required: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
1 week until our next webinar! 🔷 The Founding Four & 20 Years of USCBS 🔷 All are welcome, but registration is required: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🔹 Webinar: "The Founding Four & 20 Years of USCBS" 📆 Wednesday, June 24th at 1:30 pm EST 🔗 Register here! zoom.us/webinar/regi... This webinar is free and open to the public but registration is required. Please register here and email hq@uscbs.org with any additional questions. See you there!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Part of the Research Handbooks in Law & Society series, the "Research Handbook on Art, Culture, and Heritage Law" includes contributions from various experts across 4 challenges: sustainable development, intergenerational equity, decolonization, & cultural rights. www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/b...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
From June 8-12, the United Nations Interregional Crime & Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and The American University of Rome (AUR) are running a course on "Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security." The deadline to apply is next Monday, June 1. More info found here: unicri.org/advanced-edu...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Save the Date! 🔷 USCBS 2026 Annual Conference 🗓️ September 17, 2026 📍 American University in Washington D.C. More information coming soon.
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
TODAY at 1:30 pm EDT! Webinar: "The Importance of Partnerships for Cultural Property in Challenging Times; 20 Years of Experience" zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
A reminder that our next webinar is this Wednesday at 1:30 pm EDT! And we have an exciting new development: James Zeidler, will join Laurie Rush and Brian I. Daniels to discuss the importance of partnerships in the field of CPP. Registration is free and open to anyone: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Our next webinar is happening 1 week from today! 🔗 Register now to hear Laurie Rush & Brian I. Daniels discuss the importance of partnerships for CPP: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🗓️ Wednesday, May 6 @ 1:30 pm EDT
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Registration for a 3/27 conference titled, “Law, Heritage, & Identity: International Legal Frameworks for Cultural Preservation” s now open. USCBS VP, James Reap, will speak as part of “Trafficking, Destruction, and Institutional Protection of Cultural Property.” sites.google.com/view/rutgers...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
REMINDER: Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT for a virtual event celebrating 20 years of USCBS! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
A friendly reminder that a virtual event in celebration of our 20th anniversary is taking place this Wed, March 4th at 1:30 pm EDT. Join us for "20 Years of USCBS: Our Beginnings and Our Relevance Today," a discussion with past and current USCBS Board members! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Register today for next Wednesday's virtual panel discussion, in celebration of USCBS' 20th anniversary! zoom.us/webinar/regi... Next Wednesday, March 4 at 1:30 pm EDT.
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This year, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding! To mark the occasion, we will be hosting special programs throughout 2026. The celebrations start with a special panel event on March 4th! Join us next Wed. at 1:30 pm EDT: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
2026 is a big one for USCBS as we celebrate 20 years since our founding in 2006. We will be commemorating this milestone with programming throughout the year and look forward to sharing those events and opportunities with our membership network. uscbs.org/join-us/ Best wishes for the year ahead!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
There is still time to make a year-end donation and help us to preserve the past for the future. uscbs.org/join-us/ A receipt for your 2025 contribution will be sent for all donations, including membership fees. Thank you for your support - you help make our work possible! Happy New Year!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Our work relies on supporters and members like you. Thank you. uscbs.org/join-us/
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesday, please consider becoming a member or gifting a membership to someone in your life: uscbs.org/join-us/ If you are already a member, thank you! You can further your impact by making an additional donation to USCBS: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Thank you for your support!!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🔹 Tomorrow at 1:30 pm EDT, please join Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University, and USCBS Executive Director, Rachel Dewan, to discuss Canadian considerations for #culturalprotection. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
📆 Just one week until our next public webinar! 🔹 Join us next Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30 pm EDT as we hear from Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University. 🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
This is a friendly reminder that current 2025 memberships will expire on Dec. 31, and that any new memberships or renewals made during the last quarter of this year (Oct-Dec) will extend through 2026. So become a member today & enjoy membership perks now through all of next year! uscbs.org/join-us/
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
In 1 week, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, will be speaking as part of a webinar organized by the International Association of Prosecutors with Blue Shield International. "Cultural Property Awareness: From Crime to Court," Fri, Nov 14, 08:00 ET/14:00 CET. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🔹 3 weeks until our next webinar! 🔹 🔗 Register today to join us on November 19th: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Attending the Annual Meeting of the @abilaofficial.bsky.social this weekend in NYC? If so, don't miss, "International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination" w/USCBS Board member, Jane Levine, as a panelist. 10/24, 1:30-2:45 pm.
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Thanks to all who attended last week's webinar, “How Does the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Protect Cultural Property?”! USCBS especially thanks Sharon Nicastro for the wonderful presentation. ICYMI, the webinar recording is now available: drive.google.com/file/d/10wJo...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
❕ Reminder: Less than 2 hours until our October webinar! ❕ 🔹 Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT to learn about CPP at the International Committee of the Red Cross. 🔗 Register here in advance of the event: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Our October webinar takes place tomorrow! If you haven't already, please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi... If you can't make it for the live event, please register anyways and the recording will be circulated to all registrants. Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📆 Just one week until our next public webinar! 🔹 Join us next Wednesday as we hear from Sharon Nicastro of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio. 🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register in advance by scanning the QR code below or clicking here: zoom.us/webinar/regi....
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
📣 Announcing our upcoming webinars! Join us this fall for two fascinating talks on various aspects of #culturalproperty protection. Free and open to the public, but registration is required: 🔹 Oct 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🔹 Nov 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi... ❓ Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
@unesco.org invites cultural institutions, organizations, & networks to take part in a global #survey on Women, Culture, and Emergencies. 📝 Estimated time: 10 mins 📍 Multilingual & confidential. 🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #GenderEquality #WomenInCulture #EmergencyResponse
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
📣 Webinar: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" TOMORROW! 📅 Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm EDT 📍 Virtual: Register for free to receive the Zoom link: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
A reminder that our free "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar is happening next Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30 pm EDT! Please register to receive your webinar link and join us next Wednesday: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
This free #webinar, "Introduction to CPP," will take place on Wed. June 18 @ 1:30 pm EDT. This webinar is open to anyone, but we do ask that you please sign-up in advance by registering here (zoom.us/webinar/regi...) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. #CPP uscbs.org/cpp-webinar-...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Supporters of USCBS may be interested in this upcoming webinar hosted by the International Scientific Committee on the Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage (ISCARSAH). Register for this free #webinar here: shorturl.at/EcA1A
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Dr. Laurie Rush will be speaking as part of a free public #webinar hosted by the MA in #culturalheritage at The American University of Rome. "Protecting Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times," will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm CEST/12pm EST. Register here: aur.edu/events/prote...
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
The "Navigating Justice in Cultural Heritage" conference is just one week away! Register now for next week's two-day #conference in Chicago. Can't attend in person? Join us virtually! Registration still required. Please register by emailing bdavinge@depaul.edu and note how you plan to attend.
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
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U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield @uscbs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Today is the last day to join as a member or renew your #membership in time for our members exclusive webinar tomorrow! Join us as we look back over the 70th anniversary year of The Hague Convention and review USCBS' activities. Become a member or renew today! uscbs.org/join-us/ #culturalproperty
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