Key Council Programs; Brazil Summer Study; WACNH, WorldDenver Hiring; WAC Michigan's 69th; WAC Kentucky's Japan-U.S. Program; Albright Stonebridge Speakers Available; Great Decisions Teachers Training Institute; Member Benefits & Council Highlights
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This Week in the WACA Network
Scroll down to the Council Highlights section for more speaker and topic ideas!
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
U.S. Representative to NATO
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Carl Zimmer
New York Times Columnist
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Ho
Thuy Ngoc, PhD
Dean at Foreign Trade University, Vietnam
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Mara Liasson
NPR Correspondent
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WACA-Liaison America Scholarship for Brazil Summer Study
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The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to present two opportunities that arise from our relationship with
Liaison America, an international education organization connected to five countries and dedicated to working with young people who want to impact lives and make a change in the world.
The first initiative is a
30-day scholarship opportunity
for one (1) university student to live and experience Brazil this summer through immersion in the culture, education, and language! See scholarship details
here.
Also, we present the second opportunity: Following presentations by outstanding Brazilian high school students visiting the U.S. in Liaison America's "Triple L" Program - both at WACA headquarters and to Council leaders who attended the WACA Breakfast at the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting - we will offer a
Liaison America webinar for Council leaders and staff on February 28. This
webinar will provide information for Councils interested in fee-for-service hosting of similar student groups from Brazil in July 2019 and January 2020. It will include information on program goals, administrative responsibilities, logistics, and funding.
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Council of the Month Hosts Finding Refuge Film Series
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Also,
WACNH is hiring! A
Program Coordinator is sought to help plan, publicize, and implement the nonprofit’s public events to fulfill the organization’s mission of fostering learning, discussion, and citizen involvement in world affairs around the state.
Apply here.
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WorldDenver to Hire New Executive Director
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An innovative, visionary, mission-driven, and results-oriented leader to lead the organization into the future is sought. A keen interest in global affairs and promoting greater international understanding, as well as a deep knowledge of our Denver and Colorado environments, will be desired hallmarks.
Apply here.
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WAC Western Michigan Celebrates 69th Founding Anniversary
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The
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan 69
th anniversary event with Chinese Ambassador Cui and Ambassador Burns was a roaring success on February 8. Despite a howling snowstorm that morning, the Ambassador Ballroom of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel was packed. Read more about it in the press,
here,
here, and
here.
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WAC Kentucky to Host WACA-Sasakawa Program on Japan-U.S. Ties
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Previous Council host for this program series are: WAC Greater Houston, WorldOregon, and WAC Atlanta. Sasakawa USA is also co-sponsor the Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2019 Academic WorldQuest National Competition. This is the second and final WACA-Sasakawa
Engage America: The Alliance Working in America program.
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Making the Hard Case for Soft Power at American University
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What lasting impact do international exchanges have on communities, our country, and our world? How do we demonstrate that impact to elected officials? International exchange programs, such as the Fulbright Program and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), serve as effective tools of public diplomacy. Join
Making the Hard Case for Soft Power at the
School of International Service as they focus on how these and other exchanges have shaped global competence. They will also discuss the most compelling ways to advocate for these excellent examples of soft power.
RSVP
before February 21. WACA is proud to co-sponsor this event.
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Albright Stonebridge Group VPs Available for Speaking Engagements
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In partnership with Albright Stonebridge Group, we're pleased to present the following speakers. Please contact WACA President Bill Clifford if you are interested in scheduling engagements with them.
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Molly Montgomery
Vice President, Europe Practice, Albright Stonebridge Group
Montgomery joined ASG from the White House, where she served as Special Adviser to the Vice President for Europe and Eurasia. She also was Deputy Director of Eastern European Affairs at the State Department.
Full bio.
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Sumona Guha
Vice President, Europe Practice, Albright Stonebridge Group
Guha served as White House special adviser on Europe and at the State Department as special assistant for Europe. She also served at the U.S. embassies in Paris and Moscow.
Full bio.
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John Hughes
Vice President, Europe Practice, Albright Stonebridge Group
Hughes was the Deputy Director in the Office of Sanctions Policy and Implementation in the State Department’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. In this role, Mr. Hughes helped set policy priorities for sanctions regimes around the globe.
Full bio.
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Book Your Academic WorldQuest National Competition Hotel!
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WACA has secured a group hotel block at the
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel at a special rate of $169 / night plus tax (2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20008). These discounted rates will expire
April 4.
Reserve today!
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Registration for the
Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2019 Academic WorldQuest National Competition is now open! The AWQ championship weekend program will be held in Washington, DC on
April 26-27.
Local champion teams of Academic WorldQuest competitions hosted by World Affairs Councils around the country must complete the
Registration Form in order to participate in the AWQ National Competition.
Registration Forms are due no later than Fri., March 22.
Register your AWQ team!
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
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Participate in the Great Decisions Teachers Institute
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The
Foreign Policy Association's 15th annual
Great Decisions Teachers Institute for high school educators affiliated with World Affairs Councils will take place
July 8 through July 12 in New York City
(
updated dates
).
Topics will include Global Migration, Nuclear Negotiations, and Trade with China. For the full list of topics and more information, please visit the Institute's
webpage.
To apply for the Great Decisions Teachers Institute, you must complete a questionnaire, which can be accessed by clicking
here. High school educators nationwide are invited to apply by
March 29. All applicants will be notified by
April 12.
If you have any questions in regards to the application or the Great Decisions Teachers Institute, please email
[email protected], or call the Foreign Policy Association at
212-481-8100 x 249.
Did you know? Great Decisions just began its national broadcast run on public television! Tune in to PBS Word Tuesday's at 6:00 am ET and 1:00 pm ET or watch online on
Vimeo or Amazon
Prime.
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Save the Date:
Council Leadership Meeting in KC on June 13-15
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Mark your calendars now! The World Affairs Councils of America will convene its semi-annual
Council Leadership and WACA Board Meetings in Kansas City, MO on
June 13-15, 2019.
Click on the flyer to the left for meeting details and other special opportunities! The schedule will be updated periodically, and we will announce exclusive hotel accommodations soon.
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Check Out WACA's Member Council Publication Discounts!
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Featured Benefit: In its 10th year of publication, PRISM is the peer-reviewed quarterly journal of National Defense University. Many of the security challenges we face today are complex in nature, and can only be successfully met by tapping all the elements of national power. PRISM is leading the effort to map the evolving global threat environment offering insight from the defense, diplomatic, development, and intelligence perspectives, and from thought leaders in the policy-making, practitioner, and scholarly communities.
It's free!
For a complimentary subscription, please send your preferred mailing address and desired copy count
here.
To learn more about these Member benefits, click
here
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Monday 2/18
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts
Jim Nealon, former Ambassador to Honduras, for “Immigration Policy Beyond the Border.”
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World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Andrew Roberts, historian, to discuss his book,
Churchill: Walking with Destiny.
Details
Tuesday 2/19
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts
Kay Bailey Hutchison, U.S. Representative to NATO, for “The U.S. and Its Allies, National Security, and the Future of NATO.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina hosts
John Plant for “The Rise of Populism in Europe.”
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Naples Council on World Affairs hosts
Katherine Zimmerman, researcher at the American Enterprise Institute, for “Delivering Victory Against Al Qaeda and ISIS.”
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World Affairs (Northern California) hosts a panel of experts for "Documentary Film Night | 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us.”
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Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts
Douglas Woodwell, Professor at University of Indianapolis, for “The Middle East: Regional Disorder.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosts
Amy Searight, Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, for “Indonesia, ASEAN, and the Indo-Pacific.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
James Lindsay, Director of Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, for “America's Abdication of Global Leadership.”
Details
Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council hosts
Richard Mueller, Foreign Service Officer, for "Relations in Danger: A Call for Wise and Courageous Leaders.”
Details
Wednesday 2/20
Windham World Affairs Council hosts
Kirk Talbott, Senior Advisor at the World Bank, for “Transparency and Corruption.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts
Jim Walsh, Assistant Secretary of State, for “Combating the Opioid Crisis: Global Roots of a Domestic Epidemic.”
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WorldBoston hosts
Thomas Bollyky, Director of the Global Health Program at the Council on Foreign Relations, for “Chat & Chowder - Plagues and the Paradox of Progress.”
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Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts
Carl Zimmer, columnis, for “The Deep History of Global Affairs.”
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World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts
Johannes Evelein, Professor at Trinity College, for “Borders, Fences, and Defenses: A Global Perspective.”
Details
World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts
Keith Bildstein, researcher at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, for “A Global View of Natural Resource Conservation.”
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World Affairs Council of Austin hosts a panel of experts for “Preventing Conflict – The Role of Diplomacy and Development in Reducing Insecurity.”
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World Affairs Council of South Texas hosts
Michael Pullara, Author, for “The Spy Who Was Left Behind – True Story of an International Betrayal.”
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World Affairs Council Upstate hosts
Buket Oztas, Assistant Professor of Politics and International Affairs, for “Challenges for the Middle East.”
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World Affairs Council of Tacoma hosts
Tanja Stack, CEO of Chi-Chack, for “Travel Talk: Family Cultural Immersion in Croatia.”
Details
Thursday 2/21
Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts
Ho
Thuy Ngoc, Professor at Foreign Trade University, for “Vietnam: From Past to Future.”
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Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts
Paul Stares, Director of the Center for Preventive Action, for “Preventive Engagement: How America Can Avoid War, Stay Strong, and Keep the Peace.”
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World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts
Frederick Barton, Professor at Princeton University, for “Peace Works: America’s Unifying Role in a Turbulent World.”
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Olympia World Affairs Council hosts
Phil Gardner, Director for U.S. Representative Denny Heck, for “Inside Congress and the Intelligence Committee.”
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World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts
Mark Ward, retired Senior Foreign Service Officer, for “The Politicization of Humanitarian Aid.”
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World Affairs Forum hosts
Oren Cass, Senior Professor at the Manhattan Institute, for “The Once and Future Worker.”
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World Affairs Council of St. Louis hosts a panel of experts for “Rooftop Speaker Series.”
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World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts
Mara Liasson, NPR Correspondent, for “2019 International Citizen of the Year Award Dinner.”
Details
Friday 2/22
World Affairs Council of Orange Country hosts
Nicholas Burns, Former Ambassador to NATO, for “American Policy in the Trump Era.”
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WorldOregon hosts Gabriel
Gundersen, Federal Bureau of Investigation, for “Cyber Conflict and Geopolitics.”
Details
Saturday 2/23
San Diego World Affairs Council hosts
Nicholas Burns, Former Ambassador to NATO, for “American Foreign Policy in the Trump Era.”
Details
Sunday 2/24
World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky hosts
James Kirchick, Adviser at the Brookings Institution, for “The Rise of Populism in Europe.”
Details
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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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2019 travel schedule includes trips to:
- Michelle Harpenau, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Springtime in Provence & Burgundy, May 15 - 23, 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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