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The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is located  in Temple University Harrisburg:

Walnut St. & N. 4th St
234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA, 17101
(717) 884-8618
or
(717) 221-1627

OUR MISSION:

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America based in Washington, D.C. It is part of a national network of influential councils dedicated to educating and engaging the residents of our region in global issues. Our associates meet and interact with leading international writers, intellectuals, diplomats and political leaders, and we are dedicated to making these opportunities available to youth in our region, as well.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg promotes and facilitates international travel and provides opportunities for young people to learn about the world in their classrooms, through our programs and events, and through scholarships that enable them to visit countries around the globe.

We are supported by national and local organizations and businesses that understand the importance of connecting our region to the world, and that realize the benefits of opening young minds to different cultures and traditions. We also are supported by residents of Central Pennsylvania who are eager to expand their own horizons and accept their responsibilities as citizens of the world.

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READ INTERN
DREW GOODWIN'S LATEST BLOG:
WHAT IS MORMONISM?
(on Youth Congress Page)


INTERNS CHEYOUNG (JANICE)  KIM OF SOUTH KOREA AND MICAELA ZAWADSKI, A SENIOR AT SCI TECH HIGH, PREPARE FOR THE RECENT FORUM WITH DR. KENNETH CRAGG AND ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE!

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The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg announces

 2012  SUSTAINING INSTITUTIONS!'

CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HARRISBURG
If you are interested in joining The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg as a Sustaining Institution or as an individual, please see our join us page for more information, or contact Joyce Davis at wacharrisburg@gmail.com.
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THANKS TO THESE FOUNDING INSTITUTIONS:
Widener University School of Law

Temple University: Harrisburg

The World Culture Club of Central PA

Harsco

Elizabethtown College

Harrisburg University

International House

Keystone Human Services

Messiah College:
Harrisburg Institute

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:

The Hall Foundation
Sheetz
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
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For STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS:

http://www2.etown.edu/vl
WWWVirtual Library: International Affairs Resources is a website directory based at Elizabethtown College that is part of the WWW Virtual Library System. It has more than 2000 carefully selected, annotated links in 37 international affairs categories. It is frequently maintained and can be of invaluable help in research and in simply staying informed!
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Passports Ready?

SPECIAL TRAVEL OFFER
TO TURKEY
FOR ASSOCIATES OF
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF HARRISBURG

Please take a moment to view our updated Travel the World page to see the many exciting opportunities our Associates have for new adventures!

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EVENTS OF OUR SISTER ORGANIZATIONS:
Thanks to the
 World Culture Club of Central PA
for
Spotlighting Our Teachers
who visited Turkey last year!
Cynthia Hartman, John Harris High
Mark Hafer, John Harris High
Jake Miller, Cumberland Valley High

Three More Area Teachers Are Headed to
Turkey This Summer! Thanks to:



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HIGHLIGHT OF 2011
The Kyrgyz Delegation
in
Harrisburg!


WE HAD A GREAT TIME SHOWING OFF THE HARRISBURG AREA TO OUR FRIENDS FROM
KYRGYZSTAN!

 

 

The World Affairs
Council of
Harrisburg

Connecting Pennsylvania's Capital Region to the World

Proud Member of:



JOIN US

THANKS TO DR. JEN'NAN READ 
FOR A GREAT
DINNER PRESENTATION!
UNDERSTANDING MUSLIM SOCIETIES

DUKE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
JEN'NAN READ
Author of:
 "Culture, Class and Work Among Arab-American Women”

What are the special challenges Muslim women face in the workplace, at home and in society in the United States? Come enjoy a reception and discussion with a distinguished  professor, author on the role of religion, culture and  class in the lives of women Arab-American women.

An  "Understanding Muslim Societies"  Program
sponsored by
World Affairs Councils of America with support provided by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York 



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CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Youth Travel Summer 2012

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, thanks to the generosity of its
 Sustaining Institutions, Sponsors and Associates, will provide a scholarship to
 one local student for participation in a
Global Works youth international travel program this summer!
 Feel free to forward this e-mail to any interested student or parent. 
The Winner
will participate in one Global Works program 
in
Costa Rica, Fiji, Panama, Puerto Rico
or
Nicaragua

  Financial need and  demonstrated commitment to
 international affairs as evidenced by participation with
World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, WorldQuest or other initiative will
be considered.

We look forward to hearing from
you! 

Please follow the steps below:
1. Complete the Scholarship Application.
(Go to Youth Congress  Page for application)

2. Submit a personal essay.

3. Ask your reference to send letter directly 
to wacharrisburg@gmail.com.

*Note: Application Deadline is May 18, 2012 

               Winner will be notified by June 1, 2012. 

Only complete applications will be considered.

If you do not currently have a passport, you are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  

In the event you are selected, there may not be enough
time for you to secure a port before departure.









CUMBERLAND VALLEY STUDENT WINNERS OF WACH ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST COMPETITION
VISITED WASHINGTON, D.C
AND
ATTENDED RECEPTIONS AT CHINESE AND
SAUDI ARABIAN EMBASSIES!



CV Students with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yesui
CONGRATULATIONS, CUMBERLAND VALLEY!
For a list of winning teams in the 2012 National Academic WorldQuest competition, click here:


 President Joyce Davis announces winners of 2012 Academic WorldQuest following WACH competition at Elizabethtown College!
Erin Eckerd
Satvika Neti
Dan Tosiano
Rehan Zefar
with CV teacher Keith Long
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Congratulations also to:

 Harrisburg Academy - Second Place

Ilija Marchenka, Cole Davis Goodman, David Levine
  of Harrisburg Academy
show off their certificates!

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York Country Day - Third Place!

Winning Team Members
Luke Brown and Sam Furio


TEAM MEMBERS FROM YORK COUNTRY DAY

THANKS TO
Elizabethtown College
for another successful
Academic WorldQuest Competition

 

Participants in 2012 Academic World Quest included teams of students from the following schools:
Cumberland Valley - First Place
Harrisburg Academy - Second Place
York Country Day - Third Place
Central Dauphin East
Sci-Tech High
MORE PHOTOS ON WORLDQUEST PAGE!

THANKS TO WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
HARRISBURG
FOR HOSTING THE RECENT

Great Female Author Dinner 
Susan N. Herman
President, American Civil Liberties Union 
  
Thanks to
HRH PRINCE HASSAN BIN TALAL
of the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan
  
Speaking in a live teleconference from Jordan, Associates and guests discussed developments in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria and Jordan with one of the leaders of the MIddle East. 
And thanks to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and
Dixon University Center for hosting this important event!
Join the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to be included in our next
WORLD LEADERS SERIES forum!

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World Affairs Councils of America President and CEO

Lori Murray


Proclaims

"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

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/educating-the-next-generation-of-global-citizens/


WACH President Joyce Davis introducing a panel of Washington journalists
at the World Affairs Councils of America national conference in
Washington, D.C.
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Summer Interns and Youth Congress officers on Field Trip to Washington, D.C.!

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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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 recently. Not only was
the dinner on May 13th a wonderful and enlightening evening, but
wewere 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.









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