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Cover to Cover - New Year Preview
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 January's Cover to Cover
will feature Thomas W. Lippman on his new book
Hero of the Crossing: How Anwar Sadat and the 1973 War Changed the World. Join us on
Monday,
January 11, at 2:00-2:30 PM ET.
Lippman was a featured speaker at WACA's 2015 National Conference. He is an adjunct scholar at the Middle East Institute, specializing in Saudi Arabian affairs, U.S.- Saudi relations, and relations between the West and Islam. He is a former Middle East bureau chief for
The Washington Post, and author of numerous articles and books.
 February's Cover to Cover will feature innovation expert Alec Ross on his new book The Industries of the Future. Join us on Thursday, February 11, at 2:00-2:30 PM ET.
Ross served for four years as Senior Advisor 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.
Prestowitz is founder and President of the Economic Strategy Institute. He has played key roles in achieving congressional passage of NAFTA and in shaping the final content of the Uruguay Round, as well as providing the intellectual basis for current U.S. trade policies toward Japan, China, and Korea. He is the author of many books including Trading Places (1988), which revolutionized the thinking about Japan's economic miracle and its relationship with the United States.
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share these opportunities with your members and supporters as a free benefit!
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Spotlight on Turkey Deadline Extended
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Applications Deadline Extended Now Due Jan. 6, 2016
Spotlight on Turkey, sponsored
by the
Turkish Cultural Foundation
in collaboration with the World Affairs Councils of America runs a full calendar year and focuses on giving an overview of Turkey's rich culture. It consists of a spring Teacher Workshop, a Teacher Study Tour in the summer, and public cultural programs in the fall.
More Information.
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Job Announcement: Education Program Manager
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The Columbus Council on World Affairs seeks to hire an Education Program Manager to join a dynamic team in the mission of increasing global awareness in the Columbus Region. The Education Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the K-12 education program that embraces CCWA's mission in Central Ohio. In addition, he/she will lead all aspects CCWA's Global Scholars Diploma program including curriculum development, recruitment and training of adjunct facilitators, marketing to administrators and parents to increase school district participation as well as program quality control.
The full job description and application requirements are available here
. We encourage anyone who is interested to apply by sending a resume and cover letter including start date availability to
[email protected]
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Job Announcement: Program Officer
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The World Affairs Council of Oregon is hiring a Program Officer, this a full-time position to support the International Visitor Program and other Council programs. The office offers a dynamic working environment with ample opportunities to learn about international cultures and issues. The applicant should enjoy a busy atmosphere and be comfortable handling multiple ongoing projects. The position requires a high standard of quality, excellent interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, thorough follow-up, initiative and strong computer skills. The applicant must have a demonstrated interest in international affairs and cultures.
The full job description and application requirements are available here
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(Application deadline: January 14, 2016)
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Academic WorldQuest 2015-2016
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Information for this year's Academic WorldQuest program is now available!
Click here for the Study Guide, information on the
Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2016 Academic WorldQuest
National Competition, and more.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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Council Highlights This Week
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Tuesday, December 22
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "Home for the Holidays: Botswana Spotlight" Details
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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. Clara 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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