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EVENTS OF OUR SISTER ORGANIZATIONS:


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International 101: The Forces Shaping International Business, Politics and Diplomacy |
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Join the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg in the 2012 Executive Lecture Series! Featuring Dr. Mehdi Noorbaksh, Associate Professor of International Affairs and Coordinator of General Education, Harrisburg University Dr. Oya Ozkanca, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Elizabethtown College Dr. Hossein Varamini, Professor of Finance and International Business, Elizabethtown College (ALL FORUMS BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.)
FEB. 9, 2012 -- Understanding World Politics : An overview off the issues, philosophies and debates shaping international political thought.
Venue: Cumberland Valley High School - IMC
FEB. 23, 2012-- Armed Aggression and Global Peace: Understanding the pursuit of military power among nations around the globe, as well as approaches to conflict resolution to prevent wars and promote international stability.
Venue: Harrisburg University
MAR. 8, 2012 -- Non State Actors in International Politics: The roles that nongovernmental organizations play in international affairs, including an overview of the United Nations, World Trade organization, the European Union, as well as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Venue: Cumberland Valley High School - IMC
MAR. 22, 2012 -- Promoting Human Development and Economic Well-Being: An overview of issues involving human rights, economic rights and international efforts to protect the environment .
Venue: Harrisburg University THANKS TO DR. CARL STRIKWERDA!
Keynote Opening Dinner Dr. Carl Strikwerda President of Elizabethtown College (Held Jan. 19, 2012 at the Camp Hill Radisson)
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Jennifer Monahan
An American in Oz
Adventure Travel/Australia
Come explore the art of adventure travel, taste Australian wines and and enjoy stimulating conversation with some of the most interesting people in the Harrisburg area -- Associates of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg!
February 24, 2012
Administration Building, Conference Rooms B/C
Dixon University Center
2986 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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World Affairs Councils of America President and CEO
Lori Murray
"Global Is Local" in Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lori-e-murray/the-foreign-policy-debate_b_1102790.html?show_comment_id=119387082#comment_119387082
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the
World Affairs Councils of America
network
for a fantastic National Conference in Washington, D.C.
A CALL TO ACTION
to help stop the deterioration of
K-12 education in American schools
At the 2011 Annual Membership Meeting, the WACA national network endorsed a Call to Action Statement: Educating the Next Generation of Global Citizens. Show your support, sign the petition! The Call to Action Statment stresses the urgency of preparing the next generation of American decision-makers and opinion leaders to thrive in tomorrow's world. The WACA network has committed to addressing this issue through its local councils around the country.Click here to sign our petition

THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF HARRISBURG
welcomes
ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
and
CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
as
2012 SUSTAINING INSTITUTIONS
Shouldn't your organization join the mission to connect our Capital Region to the World?
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Hear President Joyce Davis's interview
with WYPR Baltimore
on
The Downfall of Moammar Qadaffi
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Intern
Rachel Farneth, Youth Congress President Cole Goodman, Youth Congress
Treasurer Nadia Miller and Youth Congress Vice President Drew Goodwin
visit the National Art Museum in a day that included enjoying the
International Folklife Festival.
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THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF HARRISBURG
Thanks
THE SIDER INSTITUTE for Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan Studies, Messiah College
For Hosting Our
First Anniversary Conference on June 6, 2011

People of the Book:
Modeling Civility in an Uncivil World

Hassina Sher-Jan
An Afghan business woman, & co-author of
Toughing it Out in Afghanistan
Her biography can be found here.
We were pleased to host Hassina Sher-Jan May 12-14. Not only was the dinner on May 13th a wonderful and enlightening evening, but we were very happy that Hassina was able to speak at local schools -- Cumberland Valley High School and Harrisburg Academy. And, she even took time to meet with our Youth Congress!
If you want to learn more about her work and organization, please visit the
Aid Afghanistan for Education website.