In 2005, The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and S. Indiana worked with Louisville's Mayor to dedicate November as International Education Month. Here are a couple of easy ways to celebrate.
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Celebrate International Education Month
November 16, 2011 · No Comments
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Global Issues Forum - November 10, 2011
November 01, 2011 · No Comments
Global Issues Forum - "Mood of the Country: America and the World" with John Zogby, Trendspotter & Leading Pollster, IBOPE Zogby International.
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Global Nights: Spain - November 8
November 01, 2011 · No Comments
Join WAC on November 8th, at 6:00 PM for a Celebration of Culture, Conversation & Cuisine at De la Torre's Restaurant (located at 1604-1606 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY). The event is free and open to public. Since this day is election day, the event will formally begin at 6:00 p.m. instead of our normal 5:30 p.m. Food and cash bar will be available at 6:00.
Global Nights events provide an opportunity to meet interesting speakers from the featured countries. WAC's November featured speaker is Susana Coto-Kerk.
About Susana:
Susana
Coto-Kerk was born in Singapore and relocated to Spain with her family at age
10. Her father’s family is of Spanish origin and they settled in his ancestral Basque
region upon their return. Susana studied Tourism at Universidad Deusto,
Geography and History at Universidad Autonoma and also attended SOAS, the
School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. While
there, she obtained a Masters in Asian Pacific Studies with a concentration in
the International Politics of Asia, China.
In addition to living in Singapore, Spain and the UK, Susana lived in China for twelve years where she worked for the Embassy of Spain. She relocated to Louisville with her husband (a Kentucky native) and their daughter, Elisa. Susana currently works as an Account Manager in the International Team for Ceridian Stored Value Solutions, which is headquartered in Louisville.
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Ambassadorial Luncheon Series: France - October 27, 2011
September 30, 2011 · No Comments
Ambassadorial Luncheon Series: "France and the United States: Facing Today's Global Challenges" with François Delattre, French Ambassador to the United States.
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Global Nights: Ireland - October 11
September 29, 2011 · No Comments
Join WAC on October 11th, at 5:30 PM for a Celebration of Culture, Conversation & Cuisine at Molly Malone's (located at 933 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY). The event is free and open to public.
Global Nights events provide an opportunity to meet renowned speakers from the featured countries. WAC's October featured speaker is Seamus Galligan. More information coming soon!
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WAC Call to Action
April 07, 2011 · No Comments
WAC Call to Action
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2011 Hershberg Scholarship Winners
March 15, 2011 · No Comments
The World Affairs Council of KY/SI announces the 2011 Hershberg Scholarship Winners.
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IYLEP Announcement
February 08, 2011 · No Comments
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana invites U.S. student with global interests to participate in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP). This program brings Iraqi and U.S. high school students together for enrichment and learning experiences around the United States. The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program aims to promote civic participation, develop leadership skills, foster understanding and build relationships across ethnic, religious, and national groups, and encourage mutual understanding between the people of Iraq and the U.S.
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China 2011: Boom or Bubble?
December 10, 2010 · No Comments
On Thursday, January 13, World Affairs of KY/SI, Kentucky World Trade Center, Crane House, and Greenebaum Doll & McDonald will present "China 2011: Boom or Bubble?"
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Global Issues Forum Fall 2010 Series
November 01, 2010 · No Comments
Tickets on Sale now for Global Issues Forum - Fall 2010 with Dean Alexander, National Security Expert: "Al Qaeda-Inspired Terrorists on U.S. Soil."
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