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Week of March 10
Tomorrow: Cover to Cover

Join us for this month's Cover to Cover with Harvard Professor David Keith on his book A Case for Climate Engineering. The call will take place this Tuesday, March 11, at 2:00 PM ET. Instructions are as follows:

  

Dial-in: 1-218-895-7963

Access Code: 2014#

  

Please plan to call in 5 minutes 

beforehand at 1:55 PM ET.

  

We ask that you still RSVP by responding to this email or writing to [email protected]

  

Climate engineering--which could slow the pace of global warming by injecting reflective particles into the upper atmosphere--has emerged as an extremely controversial technology. Leading scientist David Keith offers no na�ve proposal for an easy fix and argues that, after decades during which very little progress has been made in reducing carbon emissions, we must put climate engineering on the table and consider it responsibly. The book provides a clear and accessible overview of the costs and risks, and how climate engineering might fit into a larger program for managing climate change.

  

David Keith has worked at the interface of climate science, energy technology, and public policy for 25 years. He won first prize in Canada's national physics exam, won MIT's prize for excellence in experimental physics, and was named one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment 2009. David Keith is the Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Professor of Public Policy in the Harvard Kennedy School. In Calgary, Canada he helps lead Carbon Engineering, a company developing technology to capture CO2 from ambient air.

 
Applications Due: Combating Human Trafficking
Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation has officially renewed funding of the World Affairs Councils of America's national program on combating human trafficking. More than 30 World Affairs Councils participated in the 2013 program, which featured screenings of the documentary film Not My Life. The 2014 program will feature discussion forums as well as film showings. Up to 35 Councils will be selected to participate in the 2014 program.
 
We welcome applications from Councils that did not participate in the program last year. We will also accept applications from Councils seeking to expand upon their participation last year by reaching new audiences, particularly youth, with the film and by presenting new speakers and discussions to audiences already exposed to the film. Program Details
 
Application deadline is extended to Wednesday, March 12 due to last week's inclement weather across the country. Submit the Application Form to Althea Georgantas via email at [email protected].
 
Spring Leadership Meeting - Monday, March 17
More than 20 Council leaders, staff, and Board members have already signed up for the Spring Leadership Meeting on Monday, March 17. As those of you who attended the annual Leadership Meetings in New York, Denver, and Chicago know, the program provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to network with fellow Council leaders and discuss best practices, covered in a variety of workshops. The agenda includes Global Ed: WorldQuest and Beyond, facilitated by Aubrie Lyons (Montana WAC), Strategy: Planning and Implementation, facilitated by Clare Higgins Morton (WAC Atlanta), a luncheon discussion with WAC Northern California's Jane Wales, and more. Leadership Day attendees are eligible to attend WAC Northern California's WorldAffairs 2014 at a discounted rate of $350 per personMore Information
 
1918 Society at WorldAffairs 2014
The World Affairs Councils of America's is offering a special opportunity to our 1918 Society members to attend the World Affairs Council of Northern California's annual spring conference - WorldAffairs 2014 - at a discounted rate of $300 per 1918 Society member and $350 per spouse or guest. Enjoy a terrific line-up of speakers including Thomas Friedman, Mari�me Jamme, Ray Suarez, and many others. Agenda here
 
On Saturday morning, WACA will host a breakfast discussion with Ambassador Marc Grossman at the St. Regis Hotel.

WorldAffairs 2014 Livestreams
You can participate by watching live streams of WorldAffairs 2014 main-stage conversations and tweeting your questions to @world_affairs using #WA2014. Complete live stream schedule: http://www.worldaffairs.org/worldaffairs-2014/livestreams.
 
Call for Nominations: WACA National Board

WACA logo square smallThe World Affairs Councils of America is beginning the nomination process for members of the National Board of Directors, whose terms will begin July 1, 2014 and continue for a three-year initial term. The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors is seeking individuals who fully support the WACA mission of educating, engaging, and inspiring the American public on global issues and are willing to work to fulfill it. 

 

On behalf of Rich Crepage, Chair of the Nominating Committee, we are seeking your help in identifying the best candidates for directors for the National Board. 

 

We are interested in council staff executives, members of the governing body of a council, and those from the corporate sector who are willing to become Supporting Members of the network. Nominations are due Friday, March 21More Information

 
Google - Freedom and Power in the Digital Age 

This month kicks off our newest program, Freedom and Power in the Digital Age. Eight councils were selected to host the program, which features notable Google experts as speakers and is supported by a grant from Google. The program also includes an Educators Seminar with a separate team of Google experts who will address how teachers and students can best leverage the tools of the new digital age to further their educational missions. More Information

  

This week's programs include:

  

March 11 -- The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Ross LaJeunesse, Global Head of Free Expression and International Relations, Google Details

 

Academic WorldQuest 2014: Team Registration Now Open and Hotel Booking Information

The 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition will take place Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC. Read about the 2013 Academic WorldQuest National Competition here.

 

We have secured a group rate of $119 per night at the Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center. To secure your rooms with this block, please dowload and submit the below two forms to Kelly Rodark, Guest Services Coordinator, via email at [email protected]. You will then be emailed your confirmation number.
  1. Rooming List Template
  2. Credit Card Authorization Form
Please note that if incidentals are not to be charged to the credit card used to book the room, the chaperone will need to provide an additional credit card at check-in for incidentals.

  

The cut-off date to book with the group rate is March 24, 2014, but the room block is likely to sell out before then.

  

Team registration forms are due by March 26. Teams who have won their local competition must submit the following forms:

  

1. Team Form - One per team
2. Release of Liability Form - One per participating student

  

The 2013-2014 Study Guide is available here. More information and resources for councils and teachers can be found on our website.

  

Local Academic WorldQuest competitions are under way. Take a look at the local competition schedule on our website.

 

Spotlight on Turkey 2014 

The World Affairs Councils of America has commenced its eighth year of collaboration with the Turkish Cultural Foundation on the national Spotlight on Turkey program. The program runs a full calendar year and focuses on giving an overview of the history of Anatolia and Turkey with a special emphasis on Turkish culture to American educators and the general public.

With a Teachers Workshop in the spring, a Teachers Study Tour in the summer, and public cultural programs in the fall, the program emphasizes classroom learning and public education about Turkey and its contributions to the global community. Visit our website to learn more about the program and to see the participating councils.

  

Upcoming Teachers Workshops include:

  

March 11 -- World Affairs Council of Seattle

  

March 15 -- Montana World Affairs Council

 
Job Opportunity
Wayne Lord, President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, has announced that he will be retiring from the position on June 1. WAC Atlanta has begun the search process for a new president. Click here for position and application details.
Weekly Highlights
Monday, March 10
The Juneau World Affairs Council hosts Rutgers University Prof. Matt Matsuda to discuss "Oceans Connect: Pacific Peoples and Global Histories." Details

  

The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Georgetown University Prof. Angela Stent to discuss "U.S.-Russian Relations in the 21st century." Details

  

The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York, to discuss "Positively Israel." Details

 

The Naples Council on World Affairs hosts the Brookings Institution's Dr. Michael E. O'Hanlon to discuss "Re-balancing the Military in Asia and the Pacific." Details

 

Minnesota International Center hosts Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida, EU Ambassador to the U.S., to discuss "Transitions in Europe and America and the Future of EU-US Relations." Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg holds a Great Decisions discussion: "Defense Technology" with Lieutenant Colonel Doyle Tuisl. Details

  

The World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts a luncheon with Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer. Details

  

Tuesday, March 11

The Columbus Council on World Affairs holds its 2014 International Awards Ceremony with the Columbus Crew's Anthony Precourt. Details

  

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Google's Ross LaJeunesse to discuss "Freedom and Power in the Digital Age." This program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and is made possible by generous funding from Google, Inc. Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "The Magic of Turkey" event. This program is part of the World Affairs Councils of America and the Turkish Cultural Foundation's Spotlight on Turkey program. Details  

 

The World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts former former Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Phillip J. Crowley to discuss "Homeland Security: Has the U.S. Defense Against Terrorism Been Compromised via WikiLeaks and Snowden?" Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host Ambassadors Gy�rgy Szap�ry of Hungary, Petr Gandalovič of the Czech Republic, Ryszard Schnepf of Poland, and Peter Kmec of Slovakia to discuss "Central Europe's Quest for a Shared Future." Details

The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts The Atlantic's James Fallows to discuss "Postcards from Tomorrow's Square: China's Bumpy Transition to Democracy." Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts its monthly coffee and discussion event on Ukraine. Details

The World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina hosts Mars Hill University's Dr. Heather Hawn to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict. Details


The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts author and journalist Masha Gessen for "Words Will Break Cement." Details


The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts its local Academic WorldQuest competition. Details

 

Wednesday, March 12

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts Georgetown University Prof. Angela Stent to discuss "Putin's Playbook: What Putin Wants and What It Means for the U.S." Details


The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts its Academic WorldQuest fundraiser. Details

The World Affairs Council of New Orleans hosts author S. Frederick Starr to discuss his recent book, "Lost Enlightenment: Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane." Details

 

The Minnesota International Center hosts former member of the Legal Adviser's Office to the State Department's John Harris to discuss "The State's Department Legal Affairs -- Then and Now." Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts a conference entitled "In Sickness and In Health: American Healthcare in the Age of Obamacare." Details Also, Dr. Dora Hughes, Senior Policy Adviser at Sidley Austin LLP, will discuss "What Will Your Healthcare Look Like in 2050." Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a panel discussion on "Fracking -- With Liberty and Justice for All." Details


Thursday, March 13
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts retired senior Iraqi diplomat Nasir Al Samaraie to discuss "Kurds in the Middle East." Details

  

The World Affairs Council of Wilmington hosts Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer for an evening event. Details

 
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts New Mexico State Prof. Kenneth Hammond to discuss "China in a Changing World." Details
 

The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Middle East Institute scholar Molly Williamson to discuss "The Geopolitics of Petroleum: U.S. Shale and the Foreign Policy Implications. Details

  

The Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts its Irish Global Burlington International Dinner. Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Hampton Greater Roads hosts University of Maryland Prof. Shibley Telhami as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. Details

 
Friday, March 14

The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts the WorldAffairs 2014 Conference at the St. Regis San Francisco. Details


The World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts Georgetown University Prof. Angela Stent to discuss "Russia: Is a 'Reset' Still Possible?" Details

  

The World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Sonoma State University Prof. Robert Girling to discuss "The Good Company: Profit, Ethics and Sustainability." Details

  

The Naples Council on World Affairs hosts a panel discussion on "A Century of Warfare." Details

  

Saturday, March 15

The Naples Council on World Affairs hosts its local Academic WorldQuest Competition. Details
 
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg hosts its local Academic WorldQuest competition. Details
 

The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts its local Academic WorldQuest competition. Details

 
 
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:

  

James Nathan, Executive Director, Alabama World Affairs Council. Inside Cuba. March 15-22, 2014. 

Maria Zammit, World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads, Journey Through India. March 6 - 23, 2014.

  

Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Iran. April 24-May 8, 2014. 


Angela Weck, Executive Director, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Russian River Cruise. June 13-23, 2014. 

  

L.J. Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Croatia and Slovenia. September 7-20, 2014.  

  

Mimi Gregory, Vice President, Naples Council on World Affairs, Grand Danube Passage. September 1-15.


Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, South American Tapestry. October 16-November 2.


Steven E. Sokol, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Turkish Treasures. October 17-31.


Mark Johnson, Ambassador (Ret.) and Founder, Montana World Affairs Council, Undiscovered Landscapes of the Mediterranean. October 23-November 6.   

  

Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 800-942-5004 x209 or x217.

 

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