May 2022 Newsletter
Thursday, May 12th, 6 pm - 8 pm
The World Affairs Council of Miami
and Venture Cafe Miami Present:
"C The Future," a monthly Global Salon Series!
Going Global with France! The World Affairs Council of Miami and Venture Cafe Miami are excited to feature the French Republic in our May 2022 session of our Global Salon Series, "C The Future."

Attend to engage with Consul General Vincent Floreani of the Consulate General of France in Miami to discuss innovation, culture, and much more! Register here.

6 pm to 7 pm: Reception (light nibbles & refreshments)
7 pm to 8 pm: Discussion with Consul General Floreani

In Case You Missed It: April Recap
On Thursday, April 7th, Venture Miami Cafe and the World Affairs Council of Miami held a complimentary dinner paired with an interactive panel discussion for International Health Day on Bioethics, Biohacking and Global Health Policy led by health experts Dr. Kenneth W. Goodman and Julia Smila. 
On Tuesday, April 12th, the World Affairs Council of Miami partnered with the American Jewish Committee and Temple Judea to host a conversation on the impact of Russia'sinvasion on the Ukrainian Jewish community and wider European security, featuring Oleg Ivanov from the Consulate General of Israel to Florida. The program also featured a secondary panel with Consul General Andreas Siegel of Germany, Consul General Catalin Ghenea of Romania, and Consul General Vincent Floreani of France.

On Wednesday, April 13th, the World Affairs Council of Miami, the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, and the Honors College of Miami Dade College hosted a Distinguished Speaker Series virtual conversation on the Crisis in Myanmar with Ambassador Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar.

On Monday, April 18th, the World Affairs Council of Miami, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, and the Honors College of Miami Dade College hosted a Distinguished Speaker Series virtual conversation on Russia's War Against Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Heather Conley, President of the German Marshall Fund.

April 30th: We would like to thank the Global Trojans of Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for representing South Florida at the 20th Annual Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2022 Academic WorldQuest National Competition held at the United States Institute of Peace this past weekend! The students did an excellent job at the competition and were able to meet their young world affairs counterparts from various parts of the nation.

During their weekend in Washington, the Global Trojans also met with Florida International University alumni at Florida House on Capitol Hill; visited the office of Senator Marco Rubio to learn about the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; joined a reception hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Embassy of Mexico; and attended a cultural chocolate festival at the Embassy of France. 

The Global Trojans are the first South Florida team ever to participate in the World Affairs Councils of America's flagship national competition in its twenty-year history. We look forward to sending the next team of ambitious high school students back to Washington next year, but we need your help! 
Donate with Crypto!

The World Affairs Council of Miami is excited to announce that starting in May 2022 our platform accepts donations in a variety of cryptocurrencies. Click here to learn how!
Become a World Affairs Council of Miami Member:

Become a member of the World Affairs Council of Miami for free or discounted admission to events; invitations to exclusive members-only programs; the opportunity to participate in the Council's travel programs; and to get connected with South Florida's international affairs community. Join us today!