WACA Around the World: 2019 Qatar and Brazil Study Tours; Councils' Star Speakers; Spring Leadership Meetings Photos on Flickr; 2019 National Conference Speakers; July KNOW NOW: U.S.-Iran Relations; plus Council Job Postings and Upcoming Programs!
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Qatar 2019 Study Tour
Architecture, Leadership, Culture
+ More!
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The study tour provides the students opportunities to interact with Qatari officials, learn about some of Qatar's strategic plans and visions, tour beautiful and unique museums of art and history, and experience the rich local culture. We are very excited for all participants and wish them the best of luck on this adventure!
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Tour of
Al Jazeera and meeting at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs with
H.E. Lolwah Al Khater,
Ministry Spokesperson, and
Ambassador Tariq Bin Ali Faraj Al-Ansari, Director, Department of International Cooperation.
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Tours of the new
Qatar National Museum
(center) and the
Museum of Islamic Art
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Briefing and tour with the
Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the body responsible for the planning and coordination of the
2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - the first to be held in the Middle East.
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Brazil 2019 Study Tour
WACA-Liaison America
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WACA-Liaison America Essay & Video Contest winner,
Mateo Young of the University of Texas-Arlington, is having a blast during his month-long study tour in Brazil! Young received the Liaison America
Trent Argo International Scholarship for an immersive experience in culture, language, education, and international affairs in the city of
Goiânia, Brazil. He gets to meet with university students, business and government leaders, and others who are making a positive change both locally and globally.
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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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Amb. (Ret.) Ryan Crocker
Board Director, Mercy Corps
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Sabodh Garg
Vice President, Geologica Geothermal Group
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Renee DiResta
Fellow in Media, Misinformation, and Trust
Columbia University Data Science Institute
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Michelle Morse
Vice President, Girls and Women Strategy
UN Foundation
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WACA's National Speaker Database Needs You!
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We have recently debuted WACA's
Speaker Database 2.0. In this new iteration, we have expanded our list of speakers and made it
easier than ever for you, as Council staff and board members, to engage with it.
We want your speakers! Please submit your speakers through the "
Submit Your Speakers" button on our website.
You need to have an account through our website in order to view and interact with the database and submit your speakers.
To check if you have an account, please visit your
Council Member page on the WACA website and see if you are listed as a staff or board member. If you are not, you will not be able to interact with the database yet.
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Kansas City: "We Had No Idea!!!"
WACA 2019 Council Leadership & Board Meetings
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As
Mayor Sly James said in his welcoming remarks, "Everyone who comes here, says 'I had no idea!'" as they discover the many wonders of Kansas City. WACA would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the
International Relations Council (KC), especially Executive Director
Matthew Hughes, for arranging an amazing
agenda for the semi-annual
Council Leadership Meetings (
June 13-14)
and
WACA Board Meeting (
June 15).
The weekend was filled with engaging and constructive conversations, exciting tours, and presentations from
Dr. David Renz, Director of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership;
Uzra Zeya, President and CEO, Alliance for Peacebuilding; and many more!
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Great Decisions at the National WWI Museum & Memorial
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WACA 2019 National Conference Speakers!
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Secretary James A. Baker, III
61st Secretary of State (1989-1992)
67th Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)
10th (1981-1985) and 16th (1992-1993) White House Chief of Staff
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The Honorable Chuck Hagel
24th United States Secretary of Defense (2013-2015)
Former United States Senator (R-NE, 1997-2009)
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Sarwar Kashmeri
Fellow, Foreign Policy Association
Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's International Security Program
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The official
2019 Conference website will debut this summer, where you can learn about Conference speakers and the agenda and purchase tickets. Until then, you may send us a check for your tickets using Early Bird prices. Click
here to view ticket pricing and download the purchase form.
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July KNOW NOW: U.S.-Iran Relations
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Register now for WACA's
KNOW NOW conference call on
Tuesday, July 16, at 2:00-2:30 pm ET, featuring
Dr. Mehdi Noorbaksh, Professor of International Affairs at Harrisburg University and Vice President of the
World Affairs Council of Harrisbur
g.
Iran has resumed enrichment of uranium and the U.S. has blamed Iran for attacking an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. Many worry current tensions could escalate, leading to a wider conflagration in the region. Join Dr. Noorbaksh and
WAC Harrisburg President and CEO Joyce Davis as they discuss the current state of U.S.-Iran relations and the potential impact of increasing belligerence between the countries.
Cover to Cover
on Podcast
Sheila Smith
, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Listen
as Ms. Smith discusses her recent book:
Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power
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MIT Solve Offers $1.5 Million in Funding to 2019 Challenge Team Winners
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MIT Solve's
Community-Driven Innovation Challenge Leadership Group is a marketplace for social impact, and is focused on finding tech entrepreneurs from around the world to tackle global challenges and drive lasting, transformational change. In addition to the Community Driven Innovation track, there are 3 other challenges focusing on Early Childhood Development, Circular Economy and Healthy Cities.
MIT Solve has more than
$1.5 million in funding available for 2019 Solver teams. The deadline to post a solution is
July 1. Solve judging teams across the four categories will then pick the winning class that will be announced at
Solve event at the UN General Assembly this September. For more information and to submit a solution please visit the
MIT Solve challenges website.
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The Director of Development is a new position at CIR and will be responsible for overseeing donor research, cultivating close relationships with New Mexico funders to position CIR for local/regional grants, leading business partnerships, and others. CIR is looking for a candidate with a passion for world affairs, globalization, and social justice; strong and demonstrated success as a fundraiser; experience with Planned Giving, and excellent written and spoken communication skills with social media expertise.
Apply here.
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The role of the Global Scholars Diploma Student Adviser is to provide additional guidance and support for high school students working on independent projects in their third year of the program by a) meeting with students at their school locations once a month, b) maintaining constant communication with the school administrators and CCWA staff to ensure that students are completing all necessary requirements, and c) assisting students in all aspects of their independent projects.
Apply here.
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Tuesday 6/25
WorldOregon hosts former
Ambassador
Ryan Crocker, Board Director at Mercy Corps, for “Taking the Pulse: The Middle East and U.S. Diplomacy.”
Details.
World Affairs (North California) hosts
Michael O’Hanlon, Director of Research for Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution, for “The Senkaku Paradox and the Risk of Great Power War.”
Details.
Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts a panel of experts for “Distant Neighbors? U.S.-Mexico Relations.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts a panel of experts for “Adventure or Adversity? Working as an Expat in the U.S. and Abroad.”
Details.
Thursday 6/27
San Diego World Affairs Council hosts
Sabodh Garg, Vice President at Geologica Geothermal Group, for “Geothermal: A Renewable Energy Source.”
Details.
Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts
Michelle Morse, Vice President of Girls and Women Strategy at the UN Foundation, for “Trends in Global Health: Gender and Health Equity in a Time of Relapse and Resuscitation.”
Details.
World Affairs (North California) hosts
Renee DiResta, Fellow in Media, Misinformation, and Trust at Columbia University Data Science Institute, for “Media and Disinformation: What’s at Stake for Democracy?”
Details.
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts
Peter Rutland, Professor in Global Issues and Democratic Thought at Wesleyan University, for “Brexit: Why Did it Happen, and What Comes Next?”
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:
- Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs, Northern California, Arctic Expedition: June 21-July 1, 2019
- Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Sicily by Sail: October 10-18, 2019
- Derrick Olsen, President, WorldOregon, Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia: October 13-21, 2019
- Jacqueline Miller, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Seattle, Passage Along the Danube River: October 12-24, 2019
- Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Exploring Saudi Arabia & Qatar: November 7-17, 2019
- Ambassador Mark Johnson, former Vice Chair, World Affairs Councils of America, Egypt & the Eternal Nile: January 28-February 11, 2020
- Ambassador Philip Hughes, former President, World Affairs Councils of America, South American Tapestry: February 27-March 15, 2020
- Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Barcelona: April 18-26, 2020
- Megan Torrey, Chief Executive Officer, World Affairs Council of Hartford, Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan: April 28-May 12, 2020
- Bill Clifford, President & CEO, World Affairs Councils of America, China, Tibet, and the Yangtze: May 9-24, 2020
- Lise Falskow, President & CEO, Alaska World Affairs Council, Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords: May 16-24, 2020
- Dr. Pamela Zeiser, Education Liaison, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Berlin Uncovered: May 24-31, 2020
- Jim Falk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Arctic Expedition: Voyage Under the Midnight Sun: June 9-19, 2020
- Ljubomir (LJ) Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen: June 27-July 9, 2020
- Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas: September 9-17, 2020
- Don Samford, Chairman of the Education Outreach and Program Committees, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Legendary Turkey: October 2-16, 2020
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