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WACA to Host President Poroshenko of Ukraine on Eve of 2016 Spring Leadership Meeting
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Join us for this special opportunity in
Washington, DC
Wednesday March 30, and Thursday, March 31
The WACA National Office is delighted to invite World Affairs Council CEOs, board directors, and staff to the annual leadership meeting. As those who have attended past meetings in Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Denver know, the program provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to network with fellow Council leaders and discuss best practices, covered in a variety of workshops.
It is an honor for WACA to host President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine for a reception and major speech at the U.S. Capitol on March 30.
All members of WACA are invited to attend our program with President Poroshenko at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center at 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Following his address a VIP Reception with President Poroshenko and his delegation will be open to WACA 1918 Society Membership only, at 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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The 2016 Spring Leadership Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 31, at 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, in Washington, DC. (VENUE: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 2020 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006).
Note: Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel accommodation arrangements.
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Last Call to Book Hotel at AWQ Special Rate
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The Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2016 Academic WorldQuest
National Competition will be held in Washington, DC on April 22-23.
Hotel Reservations:
WACA has arranged a group hotel block at the
Washington Hilton for $169 per night. This
special group rate
expires TOMORROW (Tuesday), March 22.
For reservations click here
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Register Your AWQ Team Now! Local champion teams of Academic WorldQuest competitions hosted by World Affairs Councils around the country must complete this Registration Form, in order to participate in the April 22-23 National Competition.
Reception:
WACA is delighted to announce that its AWQ opening Reception will be hosted by the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
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Friday, April 22, at 5:30 to 6:45 PM.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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Future of Korea 2016 Program Series
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 The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce the continued collaboration with the
Korea Economic Institute of America
on the
Future of Korea
program series. The speaker program focuses on the economic and political situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as U.S.-Korea relations.
The centerpiece of the program is a panel discussion consisting of one representative each from the U.S. Department of State, the Korean Embassy, KEI, or other relevant institutions. The panel participants typically offer a general overview presentation (approximately 45-60 minutes in length), followed by a Q&A period. The speakers address political, security, economic and financial issues pertaining to the Korean Peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations.
Details
All Councils may submit applications; four to eight Councils will be selected to participate. Councils interested in hosting need to send a completed Application Form to Althea Georganta at [email protected] by
April 1, 2016.
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June Leadership Mission to Israel
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The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that the America-Israel Friendship League will host a WACA Leadership Mission to Israel during June 2-10, 2016.
The Leadership Mission will be comprised of an AIFL escort, WACA President Bill Clifford, and
up to 14 delegates from the Council network.
This unique trip to Israel will focus on a variety of contemporary issues, including Middle East regional affairs, Israeli politics and diplomacy, counter-terrorism, immigration and refugees, innovation and entrepreneurship (alternative energy, IT, health care), and religious diversity.
Full details
The deadline to apply is April 8, 2016.
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Cover to Cover Author Series
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Lynch is professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University. He served from 2009-2015 as director of the Institute for Middle East Studies. He is the founder and director of the Project on Middle East Political Science. He is also a non-resident senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a contributing editor at the Monkey Cage blog for the Washington Post. He is the co-director of the Blogs and Bullets project at the United States Institute of Peace.
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share this opportunity with your members and supporters as a free benefit!
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The American Academy of Diplomacy
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The American Academy of Diplomacy, a member organization of over 250 former senior ambassadors and practitioners of diplomacy, posts articles written by members in major publications on their social media pages as well as distributing these articles in email form on a regular basis. You can follow the American Academy of Diplomacy on Facebook and Twitter, or request to be added to their article distribution list by emailing [email protected].
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2016 WACA National Conference
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Save the Date!
The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that its 2016 National Conference will take place on November 16-18, at The Capital Hilton.
This distinguished hotel is
located in the heart of Washington, DC - just two blocks from the White House. Convenient to three Metro stations and Ronald Reagan National Airport, the hotel is within walking distance of museums and memorials, theaters and art galleries, shopping, dining, nightlife, and more.
Stay tuned for further announcements on National Conference speakers, hotel reservation, and other program details.
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Global Minnesota and Star Tribune Column
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Global Minnesota in collaboration with the Star Tribune produces a monthly column on a global topics. This month, in highlighting the Council's new name, the column speaks to the important mission and work of all of our Councils to raise the global mindset in our communities. Check out this month's article here.
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World Affairs Councils Highlights
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World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "What's Next for the TPP?" Details
San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Security Situation in South Asia"
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World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts "Luncheon Meeting - Nuclear Weapons Proliferation in the Middle East: How Big a Threat?"
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World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts "ISIS: What Don't We Know?"
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Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Regional Health Challenges: Research and Remedies"
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Foreign Policy Associ
ation hosts "The Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture on Conflict Prevention in Honor of David Hamburg" Details
Naples Council on World Affairs hosts "Does Pakistan Still Matter to the United States?"
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World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosts "Ambassador Thomas Pickering - Russia and the U.S.: The Challenges Ahead" Details
World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "WACC Ambassador's Circle Series with H.E. Gerard Araud, Ambassador of France to the U.S." Details
World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts "Global Inequality: How Innovative Efforts are Closing the Gap and Saving Lives"
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World Affairs Council of Central Florida hosts "Global Nights"
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World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities hosts "Cuba Today"
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Indiana Council on World Affairs "Great Decisions: Karen Erica Bravo - Migration"
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WorldBoston hosts "Members Appreciation Evening" Details
Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council hosts "Selling to the Government of Canada"
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Dayton Council on World Affairs hosts "League of Women Voters Presents Homegrown Terrorism a Community Discussion with Angela Byers, FBI Special Agent"
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World Affairs Council of Las Vegas hosts "The Future of U.S.-China Relations in Light of America's 'Pivot to Asia'"
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World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts "Evening Speaker Series: Lt. General (ret) Claudia Kennedy - The Turbulent Years: 1968 to 2000"
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World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts "Crossroads Film & Discussion Series: He Named Me Malala"
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World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts "Narco-Terrorism: Terrorists in the Drug Trade?"
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World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts "Ambassador Robert Jordan - Personal Insights from the Front Line of Diplomacy"
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World Affairs Council of Western Colorado hosts "Dr. Gerald Nelson"
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World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosts "Author Series: Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror"
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World Af
fairs Council of Sonoma County hosts "Joe Lurie - A Mind-Opening Journey Across Cultures"
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World Affairs Council of St. Louis hosts "Brent Shapiro - Migration"
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WorldDenver hosts "Sarah Chayes - Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security"
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Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts "Educating Women & Girls: Keys to Sustainable Development"
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World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts "Trends in Transportation"
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Institute of World Affairs (Milwaukee) hosts "Study Abroad Air Travel Advising"
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World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "Ambassador Alice G. Wells - U.S.-Jordan Business Roundtable: Opportunities and Challenges"
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World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "IPS: Storm over Europe: Germany, the Future of the European Project, and Why America Should Care - Constanze Stelzenmuller"
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Friday, March 25
Windham World Affairs Council hosts "Special Screening of Important Documentary - Frame by Frame"
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Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "Jodi Fischer on 'Education and Economic Opportunities for Women: Solutions to Poverty and Conflict in Pakistan'" Details
World Affairs Council Upstate hosts "Lunch and Learn: Korea"
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Travel the World from WAC Philadelphia
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 Just Announced:
Council Leaders to Lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
Dr. Jerry W. Leach
, Former President, World Affairs Council of America,
Legends of the Nile:
February 23 - March 5, 2016.
Megan Torrey, President, World Affairs Councils of Connecticut (Hartford),
Cultural Cuba: March 13 - 21, 2016
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Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Cuba Cruise: March 27 - April 5, 2016.
Mimi Gregory
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ice President and Program Chairman,
Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy: October 5 - 13, 2016.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Councils of Northern California, Tanzania:
October 29 - November 8, 2016
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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