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Week of July 16th, 2012
2012 National Conference Registration
Registration for WACA's 2012 National Conference, U.S. National Security Policy: Six Top Issues for the President in 2013, is now open. The November 7-9, 2012 conference will take place at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Register now to take advantage of early-bird pricing. We look forward to seeing you in November!

 


Leadership Mission to China
The World Affairs Councils of America in partnership with The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) is hosting a Leadership Mission to the People's Republic of China August 26 - September 1, 2012. The five member delegation of World Affairs Councils representatives will visit Beijing and Shanghai during the seven day mission. China is one of WACA's Six Top Issues that will be highlighted at the 2012 National Conference in November. Visit our website for more details.
 
Spotlight on Turkey 

Photos are streaming in from teachers participating in WACA and the Turkish Cultural Foundation's Spotlight on Turkey program. Check out our Facebook page for more photos and updates. Learn more about WACA's Spotlight on Turkey program here. Below: Teachers from Group 2 in Ephesus.

  

Azerbaijan Essay Contest

Photos are up on our Facebook page from the National High School Essay Contest: Republic of Azerbaijan's Study Tour. Ten student winners went on a two week Study Tour of the country with WACA's Program Officer Althea Georgantas and WACA National Board Member Art McHaffie at the end of June. Visit our Facebook page for photos and our website for more information.

 

Eric Yang of The Colony High School, from the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, put together a short video about his experience in Azerbaijan. Click here to watch it. 


Hot Topics Conference Call
If you missed last Thursday's Hot Topics Conference Call, Morsi, the Generals, and Egypt's Future, with Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes, Senior Fellow and Director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, not to worry, a recording is now available on our homepage.

 

Facebook Challenge
In the run-up to our National Conference in November, WACA invites you all to answer a question from the 2012 National Academic WorldQuest Competition posted on our Facebook page every Monday and Thursday. All those who have correctly answered a question through September 13, 2012 will be entered into a lottery to win a free pass to our National Conference. All questions come from the 2012 AWQ Study Guide

This week's category is U.S. Education: Competing Globally. Why not sign our petition and give Monday's question a shot?

 

International students account for approximately what percent the US doctorates awarded in engineering and computer science? 

 

A. 10%

B. 35%

C. 50%

D. Almost 70%

 

Visit Our Facebook Page to Answer

 

Academic WorldQuest
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The 2012-2013 Academic WorldQuest Competition will take place April 27, 2013 at Georgetown UniversityThe 2012-2013 Categories will focus on the Six Top National Security Issues for 2013 voted on by leaders of World Affairs Councils across the country, plus several more categories including articles from Great Decisions.

  

The categories are:
  • US Economic Competitiveness 
  • US Education: Competing Globally
  • US Energy Policy
  • Middle East 
  • Afghanistan/Pakistan
  • China
  • UN Millennium Goals: Environmental Sustainability
  • Geography
  • Current Events
  • Cuban Missile Crisis: 50th Anniversary

 

Publication Discounts
The World Affairs Councils of America has partnered with Washington Monthly to offer a subscription for just $14.95 per year, a 50% discount off the regular subscription price. To take advantage of this offer, call 1-888-238-0047 and reference World Affairs Councils.

 

As a reminder, one of the many benefits of being a member of a World Affairs Council is reduced subscription prices of select publications. Contact your local World Affairs Council for more details and more subscription offers.
Weekly Highlights
Monday    July 16

The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay will host Dr. Jerry W. Leach for "Where is the Egyptian Revolution Going?" More Information 

 

Tuesday    July 17
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will host William J. Dobson for "The Battle Between Democracy and Dictatorship: Are Dictators Getting Smarter?" More Information

Wednesday   July 18
Foreign Policy Association will host Claudia von Roehl for "Feeding North Korea: Food Security and Nutritional Assistance." More Information

The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head will host Martha Sharma for"Global Literacy: An Essential 21st Century Skill." More Information

The World Affairs Council of Oregon will host Bruce Gilley for "China's Rocky Political Transition." More Information

 

Thursday    July 19
The International Relations Council Kansas City will host Ambassador Tibor Nagy for "Development & Diplomacy- Fixing Broken Civilian Staff Tools." More Information

Friday    July 20
The Columbus Council on World Affairs will be hosting a 30-minute Feature Focus Webcast on the Eurozone Crisis with Dr. Stephen Buser of The Ohio State University. Dr. Buser has served as a financial economist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. His research has been published in the Journal of Business, Journal of Risk and Insurance and Journal of Financial Economics. CCWA is happy to offer this program to our WACA counterparts free of charge. Please feel free to distribute this information to your members. Click here to view the program. 

The World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth will host the Honorable Cemallattin Aydin, Consul General Turkey, for a Global Business Connection luncheon. More Information
 

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