Councils of the Month Send Reps to Qatar; Global I.Q. with John Kerry; Conference Hotel Block Deadline; Cover to Cover; Engage America Grant Programs; Council Jobs and News!
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Lucky 13: Councils of the Month
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In the most competitive application process in at least a decade, WACA is pleased to announce that the Embassy of Qatar has selected the following Council representatives for our first
Leadership Mission to Qatar. The group will explore the dynamic political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural trends of this Arab country in the Persian Gulf on
Oct. 12-19. WACA received interest from more than 30 individuals across the Council network. These 14 delegates hail from 13 Councils:
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Global I.Q. Minute: Jim Falk talks with John Kerry
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October
Cover to Cover
: Debating Privacy in America
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Every day, Americans make decisions about their privacy: what to share and when, how much to expose, and to whom. Securing the boundary between one’s private affairs and public identity has become a central task of citizenship. How did privacy come to loom so large in American life? Sarah Igo tracks this elusive social value across the twentieth century, as individuals questioned how they would, and should, be known by their own society.
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WACA 2018 National Conference:
Braving the New World Order
November 7-9
The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC
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Mayflower Hotel block nearly sold out!
Take advantage of our exclusive low rates before they're gone.
WACA's
guaranteed rate
expires Tuesday, October 16, at 11:00 pm
ET.
After the cutoff, any unreserved rooms will be released and market prices prevail.
Ten Scholarship Openings for DC-based Undergraduates
WACA is pleased to offer
10 new scholarships to DC-area undergraduates to cover Conference registration fees. Funding for these scholarships has been generously provided by the
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rothrock Charitable Gift Fund. The purpose of this scholarship programs is to advance WACA's and the Council Network's shared educational mission and to prepare future leaders for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The deadline for applications is
Wednesday, October 10.
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The
World Affairs Councils of America 2018 National Conference will be held November 7-9 at the
Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
We have secured a special group rate for
1 Deluxe Room:
$259 per night (Single/Double Occupancy) plus tax.
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WACA Thanks Its Conference Sponsors
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Councils Host
Engage America
Grant Programs
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Oman 2018
Future of Korea 2018
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SQCC:
2019 Summer Arabic Language and Media Program
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WACA partner
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program, a fully-funded competitive scholarship program to study intensive Arabic in the Sultanate of Oman. The SALAM scholarship allows students to gain a deeper knowledge of Arabic
, while becoming familiar with Omani history and culture.
The program dates are June 14 - August 8, 2019, and the application deadline is December 31, 2018. To submit an application, or for more information, please visit the
SALAM page
on the SQCC website.
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WAC Jax Launches Social Media Engagement Campaign
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Everyone comes to the table with unique ideas, beliefs, and lived experiences. And when we engage one another in dialogue, we gain strength in variety of thought. WAC Jacksonville is offering the community a chance to convene and freely discuss important, sometimes controversial, topics that affect us in different ways.
This campaign juxtaposes portions of faces and memorable quotes from recognizable figures, to create a unified message alongside a visually striking melding of portraiture. This campaign conveys when we gather together and bring the very best of ourselves to a conversation, the outcome is transcendent. This kind of togetherness can overcome our differences and leave a lasting impression on the world.
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WACA Seeks Communications and Marketing Officer!
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The
World Affairs Councils of America is hiring a
Communications and Marketing Officer. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Officer coordinates public relations and marketing efforts for WACA national flagship programs - both externally (including media, news stories, issuance of press releases, website updates) and internally (newsletters to member Councils and the national Board of Directors).
See the
job announcement and apply via email, with your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample, to
[email protected]. Councils: please circulate within your network.
Apply by
close of business on
Friday, October 12.
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SFCIR seeks a full-time Program Officer for the International Visitor Program. This
individual will design and implement citizen-diplomacy programs in Santa Fe for over 400 visitors each year, working on program development and management, external relations, program administration, and reporting and assignment.
Apply here.
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Global Minnesota seeks an outstanding and experienced international affairs and nonprofit sector leader to serve as its President. This role will develop the organization’s engagement throughout Minnesota using the 5-year Strategic Plan as a roadmap with the goal of deeper awareness and understanding of global economic, political, social, and cultural ideas and issues.
Apply here.
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This full-time Program Coordinator will work in support of Global Classroom and Community programs. The goal of this position is to provide excellent service to teachers, students, and community members engaged with these programs, support the Council’s commitment to the highest level of program quality, and maintain external and internal communications.
Apply here.
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World Affairs Council of New Hampshire
World Affairs Council of Central Illinois
San Diego World Affairs Council
Pacific and Asian Affairs Council
World Affairs Councils of Western Michigan
Northern Nevada International Center
Foreign Policy Association
International
Institute of Buffalo
World Affairs Council of Rochester
South Dakota World Affairs
Council
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy
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Travel the World with WAC Philadelphia
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Travel with
Council Leaders - hear them lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
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2018-2019 travel schedule includes trips to:
- Joyce Davis, President, World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, Town & Country Life in Languedoc: Oct. 6-14
- Don Samford, Board President, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Cuba: Nov. 4-12
- Dr. Pamela Zeiser, Education Liaison, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Vienna & Prague, April 28 - May 5, 2019
- Michelle Harpenau, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky,Springtime in Provence & Burgundy, May 15 - 23, 2019
- Mimi Gregory, Vice President of Programs, Naples Council on World Affairs, Grand Seine: June 30 - July 18, 2019
- Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs, Northern California, Arctic Expedition: June 21 - July 1, 2019
- Derrick Olsen, President, WorldOregon, Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia: Oct. 13-21, 2019
- Jacqueline Miller, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Seattle, Passage along the Danube River: Oct. 12-24, 2019
- Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Exploring Saudi Arabia & Qatar: Nov. 7-17, 2019
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