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WACA-Global Ties Conference Breakfast
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The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to sponsor the 2016 Global Ties U.S. National Meeting this year as part of a reciprocal arrangement to strengthen collaboration between our organizations.
For those Council leaders, staff and board members who plan to attend the Global Ties "I Am Diplomacy" Conference, we cordially invite you to participate in an informal breakfast discussion on
Thursday, January 28, from 7:30 to 8:45 am, with
WACA President & CEO Bill Clifford
and National Office staff. The breakfast will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel's Forum Room in the West Wing of the hotel (close to the conference registration desk). A detailed hotel map can be found in your conference registration package. Breakfast refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP here.
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Cover to Cover
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February's Cover to Cover
will feature
innovation expert
Alec Ross
on his new book
The Industries of the Future,
on Thursday,
February 11, at 2:00-2:30 PM ET.
Ross served for four years as Senior Adviser for Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Johns Hopkins University and serves as an adviser to investors, corporations, and government leaders.
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share these opportunities with your members and supporters as a free benefit!
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2016 Spring Leadership Meeting
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Save the Date!
The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that the annual Spring Leadership Meeting for Council Executives, Staff, and Board Members will be hosted by The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston.
This popular professional-development and networking event will take place March 17-18. We will announce hotel reservation, meeting registration, and agenda details shortly.
We look forward to your participation!
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Academic WorldQuest 2016: Hotel Info.
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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:
Stay tuned for competition registration and venue information, which we will announce very soon.
For the 2015-2016 AWQ Study Guide,
click here
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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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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Council Highlights This Week
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The Alaska World Affairs Councils hosts "Arctic Series with Ambassador Mark Brzezinski" Details
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut host "Global Economic Outlook 2016" Details
The Sarasota World Affairs Council hosts "Genocide and American Humanitarianism" Details
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities hosts "Iran from the Inside Out" Details
The Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts "Great Decisions Program"
Details
The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Terrorism and Homeland Security: Are We Prepared for the Emerging Threats?"
Details
The Minnesota International Center hosts "U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Tom Hanson"
Details
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Iran & The U.S.: The Road to Peace"
Details
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts "Viewing of 'Landfill Harmonic' with Group Discussion"
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The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy hosts "Leif Wenar-Ending the Tyranny of Oil"
Details
Wednesday, January 27
The Alabama World Affairs Council hosts "Great Decisions Discussion Series (Session 1 of 8) Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts "MARIN: Centrifuges, Sanctions and Security" Details
The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council hosts "2016 Annual Dinner-A Global Affair" Details
The Foreign Policy Association hosts "Climate Change, Security, and the World Order" Details
The World Affairs Council of Austin hosts "Business in China: A Conversation with Jeremy R. Haft" Details
Thursday, January 28
The Tennessee World Affairs Council hosts "A Conversation with Irish
Ambassador Anne Anderson: A Changing Ireland in a Changing Europe"
Details
The San Diego World Affairs Councils hosts "Israel, the Middle East... and America"
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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Global Economist, Wells Fargo"
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The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts "Balancing Risks: Intelligence, Security, and Privacy"
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The World Affairs Council of Dallas, Fort Worth hosts "Global Forum - ExxonMobil Energy Outlook"
Details
Friday, January 29
The South Dakota World Affairs Council hosts "Global Health Symposium-Sessions"
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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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