WACA is proud to announce Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, as the 2022 recipient of our International Service Award. WACA will present this award to Amb. Thomas-Greenfield on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the WACA 2022 National Conference Opening Dinner.

The World Affairs Councils of America’s International Service Award recognizes the achievements of an individual or organization in strengthening international cooperation and understanding in furthering peace, humanitarian awareness, human rights, social justice, and world prosperity. Through their actions, the awardees have made a positive impact in alleviating the human condition and demonstrated the value of dedicated public service to future generations. Previous honorees are the 61st U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III and then-GAVI Chair Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

WACA also looks forward to presenting the 2022 Council of the Year Award and the Chairman's Individual Award - be sure to attend the Conference to celebrate your honored colleagues!

All registrants of the WACA 2022 National Conference should have received an email requesting that you take part in an important survey. Your responses will let us know about your think tank briefing choices, dietary restrictions, and more!

For registrants who missed it, please click this survey link to participate - it should take you no longer than 10 minutes. Please complete the survey by Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 5:00 PM ET.

The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to partner with the International Labour Organization Office for the United States and Canada for a WACA Engage America series in 2022. In this Engage America Series, we aim to have expert speakers convey a multifaceted, in-depth understanding of key labor issues to communities across the United States.

Through the WACA-ILO Engage America series "Human-Centered Agenda for the Future of Work" Kevin Cassidy, Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organizations for the International Labour Organization for the U.S. and Canada, will speak at the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head for, “Global Supply Chains” this Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:00 AM ET.

Montana World Affairs Council is bringing France and Japan directly to the classroom as part of their virtual educational speakers program, designed specifically for students. This program allows students to learn about a specific country on a whole new level and takes the classroom to a global level!

Both sessions will be recorded and posted to WAC Montana's YouTube after the program.

Educators: Email Nikki Geiszler for free access to the series!

To confirm your Council's participation in the Academic WorldQuest 2022-2023 program, please fill out and submit this Pledge Form by November 30, 2022.

WACA is excited to share the Academic WorldQuest 2022-2023 Study Guide! This guide contains essential information for Councils, teachers, and students to prepare for all AWQ high school competitions this academic year. Key logistical information, rules and regulations, and curriculum content is contained in the guide.

In partnership with WACA, WorldQuest Weekly is produced by the Tennessee World Affairs Council, which offers customized subscriptions to the quiz for Council members. Most of the questions are drawn from both WACA's Weekly World News Update, and a curated news Twitter feed (@TNWAC). Contact pat@tnwac.orgor visit tnwac.org/quiz for details.

Last week's winners! (10/10)! Mary (Reading, PA), Elizabeth (Anchorage, AK), Emily (Virginia Beach, VA), David (Fort Worth, TX), Nathan (Traverse City, MI), Bill (Pennsylvania).

New! World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana seeks a Membership & Development Coordinator.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

World Affairs Council of Atlanta seeks a Program Manager.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

International Institute of Buffalo seeks to hire multiple positions

Applications will be reviewed as received.

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh seeks to hire a Development Officer and a Youth Programming Coordinator. Applications will be reviewed as received.

World Affairs Council of New Orleans seeks to hire a Board Member/Fellow. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Alaska World Affairs Council hosts a panel of experts for “Building the Alaska-Asia Air Link: Connecting Alaska with Japan and Korea” (In Person)

Cleveland Council on World Affairs presents “Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program” (In Person)

WorldOregon hosts Shawn Smallman, Professor of International and Global Studies at Portland State University (PSU), for “The Election in Brazil—What Does it Mean for Democracy?” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Austin presents “The New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and Europe’s Digital Agenda: What Texas Businesses Need to Know” (In Person)

Global Minnesota hosts a panel of experts for “International Roundtable: Global Megatrends” (Virtual)

International Relations Council (Kansas City) presents “Sub-Saharan Africa Roundtable Meeting” (Virtual)

Tennessee World Affairs Council hosts Admiral (ret.) Michael Rogers, former U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), for “Cyber Threats Programs” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Austin hosts Francis “Chip” Peters, Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for “Kozmetsky Forum on Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia” (Virtual)

Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs hosts General (ret.) Joseph Votel, former Commander for U.S. Central Command, for “Afghanistan: Lessons Learned” (Virtual)

International Affairs Forum (Traverse City) hosts John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, for “The New World Order: After Ukraine” (Virtual)

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall hosts Professor Dan Schnur, USC, UC Berkeley, and Pepperdine, for “Watching the Midterm Returns” (Virtual)

Cleveland Council on World Affairs presents “Denuclearizing the Peninsula? Strategic Outlook for the U.S. and South Korea” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Douglas S. Wortman, a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Founder and Principle of Justicia Law LLC, for “Historical Assessment Behind the Conflict in Ukraine” (In Person)

Columbia World Affairs Council hosts John Hsieh, Professor of Political Science, University of South Carolina, for “Taiwan Amid the U.S.–China Rivalry” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Dallas/ Fort Worth presents “39th Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner Recognizing Hon. Jeanne L. Phillips" with keynote address by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts Stephen B. Slick, Director of the Intelligence Studies Project, former CIA Operations Officer, and U.S. National Security Council official, for “U.S. Intelligence & National Security” (In Person)

WorldDenver hosts Leilani Raashida Henry, author of The Call of Antarctica, for “The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth’s Coldest Continent” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana hosts Rebecca Coughlin, Associate Director of Graduate Enrollment Management at American University, for “School of International Service at American University: Q&A with Rebecca Coughlin” (In Person)

WorldBoston hosts Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, for “Great Decisions: Myanmar and ASEAN” (Virtual)

International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts Amy Celico, Principal at the Albright Stonebridge Group, for “Global Motivations: China” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of San Antonio presents “WorldQuest Trivia 2022” (In Person)

Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts Jasmin Mujanović, political scientist and author, for “U.S. National Security Interests In the Western Balkans” (In Person)

Alaska World Affairs Council hosts Melinda Haring, Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, for “What the He** Is He Thinking: Putin’s War In Ukraine” (In Person)

WorldOregon hosts Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University, for “Engaging China” (In Person)

World Affairs (Northern California) hosts Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, for “Invest Your Values Workshop 1: Shareholder Advocacy” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Sarah Chayes, Former Senior Fellow in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance program, for “On Corruption in America: What's at Stake” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana hosts Russell Gold, author of The Boom, for “Navigating a New Energy Path” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia presents “What Just Happened? Midterms 2022” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Kevin Cassidy, Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organizations for the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for the U.S., for “Global Supply Chains” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky presents “International Education Summit” (In Person)

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall hosts a panel of experts for “Shaking In Our Seats: Earthquake Science on the Big Screen” (In Person)

Peoria Area World Affairs Council presents “21st Annual International Scholastic Bowl” (In Person)

Global Minnesota presents “Partners in Peace: Armistice Day Commemoration” (In Person)

Global Santa Fe hosts Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, Professor in the University's Department of History and the LBJ School of Public Affairs, for “Civil War By Other Means – America’s Long and Unfinished Fight for Democracy” (In Person)

World Affairs Council of the Desert hosts Thomas McLoughlin, Head of Fixed Income and Municipal Securities for the Americas for the UBS Chief Investment Office, for “The World Economy” (In Person)