WACA National Conference; Embassy Row Live! Canada; Star Speakers; Wunderbar Together 2021; WACA Best Practices Update; WACA Seeks Fall Interns; Councils are Hiring; Council Highlights; & more!
WACA 2021 National Conference:
Bridging Divides at Home and Abroad
November 16-19
The World Affairs Councils of America is excited to welcome all of you to the WACA 2021 National Conference this November 16-19 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, where we will celebrate our 35th Anniversary as a national association!

Register and visit our website for regular updates on our developing agenda, Conference speakers, and more. Be sure to take advantage of individual Early Bird discounts, good through September 10!

We encourage Councils to promote the Conference and WACA's 35th Anniversary locally and on social media. Councils that fill 6-seat tables at the Conference will receive premium seating on a first come, first served basis. When registering, make sure to list your Council affiliation!
HOTEL INFORMATION!
We are pleased to share that the hotel block is now open at the special rate of $284 / night plus tax (this rate applies to reservations as early as Nov. 14 and as late as Nov. 23). Given that the annual WACA Conference sells out early, we encourage you to book your room now!

Thanks to WACA's long-term contractual relationship with The Mayflower, we remind you to save the dates for the 2022 National Conference (November 15-18) and the 2023 National Conference (November 14-17). Be sure to mark your calendars!
REGISTER NOW! Embassy Row Live! 
Canada and the U.S.: Friends, Partners & Allies
Tuesday, July 27, at 12:00 PM ET
Join WAC Atlanta and WACA on July 27 at 12:00 PM ET for a conversation with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first woman Ambassador to the United States. We will discuss next steps in U.S.-Canada relations, the state of the pandemic, trade and investment between U.S. and Canada, our shared goal of addressing climate change, and more. Ambassador, Acting Consul General Louise Blais, will introduce the program.
Star Speakers Around the Network
Emmanuel Ngomsi
Cultural Competency and Racial Profiling Instructor
Maryam Zar
Chair, Pacific Palisades Taskforce on Homelessness
José Cisneros
Benemérita Universidad
Autónoma de Puebla
Amb. Emily Haber
Amb. of Germany to the U.S.
Victor Rodwin
Co-Director, World Cities Project
Erica Dingman
Director, Arctic in Context
WorldQuest Weekly Quiz
This week's WACA WorldQuest Weekly is out! Test your global affairs awareness and dive into news stories that represent a broad spectrum of developments of interest and importance. Most of the questions are drawn from both WACA's Weekly World News Update, and a curated news Twitter feed @TNWAC #WACquiz.

In partnership with WACA, WorldQuest Weekly is produced by the Tennessee World Affairs Council, which offers customized subscriptions to the quiz for Council members. Contact [email protected] or visit tnwac.org/quiz for details.

Last Week's Winner (10/10 Points):
Isaac (Dearborn Heights, MI) and Charles (Palm Desert, CA) - Congratulations!
Wunderbar Together 2021:
Germany, the U.S., and the Future of Democracy
Under the auspices of Wunderbar Together 2021, the World Affairs Councils of America, the American Council on Germany, and Atlantik-Brücke partner with World Affairs Councils across the country to hold a series of virtual events that will focus on challenges to democracy in Germany, Europe, and the United States. Experts discussed the causes of this democratic malaise, analyzed the threats, and examined what can be done to push back against those pressures – with a view to the exploration of how Europe and the U.S. can better collaborate on these issues. Check out our YouTube playlist to view all the discussions.
Saving Democracy: Reinventing Institutions & Practices for the 21st Century
WACA - July 12, 2021
Democracies in Distress:
Europe and the United States
WAC Charlotte - July 13, 2021
Understanding the Rise of Illiberal Politics in Europe and the U.S. - And What to Do About It
Savannah CWA - July 13, 2021
Defending Democracy from
Misinformation and Fake News
American Council on Germany - July 14, 2021
Member Councils Are Hiring!
Cleveland Council on World Affairs is hiring for four positions: Manager of Programming; Program Associate, Student Programs; Program Associate, International Exchanges; & Office Coordinator. Learn more.
Columbus Council on World Affairs is hiring for an Experiential Learning Coordinator, Program Manager, and Administrative & Office Assistant. Learn more.
World Affairs Council of Seattle is hiring a Program Officer, Community Programs. Learn more.
Vermont Council on World Affairs is hiring for an Education Programs VISTA. Learn more.
WACA Best Practices: September and October
Rescheduled!
Originally scheduled for Thursday, July 8, at 3:00 PM ET, WACA has rescheduled this Best Practices Session for Thursday, October 14, at 3:00 PM ET. We will take a look at how Councils might join forces with related organizations or institutions in order to advance their mission.

The next WACA Best Practices will take place on Thursday, September 30, 3:00 PM ET on the topic of Boards, Governance, and Volunteers. More details to be announced.
WACA is Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Interns
Applicants to WACA's Fall 2021 Internship must submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, August 6, 2021 to [email protected]. 

Due to the number of applications we typically receive, we are unable to acknowledge each applicant personally. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls, please. 
All programs below are accessible online unless otherwise indicated.
 
Monday 7/26 

International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts Professor Craig Jendza, University of Kansas, for “Ancient Greek.” 

Tuesday 7/27 

World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., for “Canada and the U.S.” Friends, Partners & Allies.” 

International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts Emmanuel Ngomsi, Cultural Competency and Racial Profiling Instructor at Kansas City Regional Police Academy, for “He Even Has Your Eyes.” 

Global Minnesota hosts Karen Brown, Director for the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change, and Professor Katey Pelican, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, for “SDG Roundtable: Summer 2021.” 


Wednesday 7/28 

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall hosts Maryam Zar, Founding Chair of the Pacific Palisades Taskforce on Homelessness in Los Angeles, for “How Global Cities Are Confronting Homelessness.” 

World Affairs Council of South Texas hosts Professor Jose Cisneros, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, for "Two Centuries of U.S.-Mexico Relationship."  

International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts Wim van Klinken, a minister, Chief Information and Technology Officer at the Community of Christ, and a member of the Midlands Mission Center's Financial Officer Team, for “Dutch.” 

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts a panel of experts for "Combating Global Hunger and Climate Change Through Food Innovation and Technology." 

World Affairs (Northern California) hosts a panel of experts for “Communities Take On Rising Waters In San Francisco Bay.” 

Thursday 7/29 

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Ambassador Emily Haber, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, for "The Future of the Transatlantic Partnership."  

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall hosts Professor Leonard Schaeffer, University of Southern California and Brookings Institution Board of Trustee, and Robert Abernethy, Brookings Institution Trustee and LAWACTH Board Director, for “Reimagining Health Care in our Post-Pandemic World.” 

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts Ann Hagedorn, Staff Writer at The Wall Street Journal, to discuss her book Sleeper Agent: The Atomic Spy in America Who Got Away. 

International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts a panel of experts for “Toward 10.9 Billion: Challenges of Global Population Growth.” 

Friday 7/30 

World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay Area hosts Professor Victor Rodwin, New York University and Co-Director of the World Cities Project, for “Lessons for Americans? A Comparative Analysis of Health Systems Abroad.” 

Saturday 7/31 
World Affairs Forum (Stamford) hosts Erica Dingman, Visiting Scholar with the University of Washington and Founder and Director of Arctic in Context, for “A Midsummer Conversation on the Arctic.” (In Person)