Our Programs
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg offers a diverse array of program series throughout the year, designed to keep you informed and engaged on topical and compelling subjects. Our programs feature expert speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive sessions that cater to a wide range of interests. Click below to learn more about each series and join us in exploring the world of global affairs.
Upcoming Events
2026 International Peace Symposium
Saturday, September 19th
College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom at Gettysburg College
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Morning Panel: Diplomacy and the Retreat from Soft Power
Thomas Garrett – President, American Committees on Foreign Relations + Professor, Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy
Dr. Diana Putnam – Minister Counsel (Retired), United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
David Smith – President, Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education
David Weisman – Foreign Service Officer (Retired), U.S. Department of State
Afternoon Panel: Global Impact of America’s Retreat from Soft Power
Brian Katulis – Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute
Scott Paul – Director, Peace & Security at Oxfam America
Linda Specht – Senior Foreign Service Officer (Retired), U.S. Department of State
Wilfred Muskens – Program Director, Pennsylvania Global Business Advisors + Honorary Consul in Philadelphia, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Peacemakers in Our Midst
The Rev. Mike Travisano, Oshō – Founder, The Art of Monday Morning LLC
Rev. Joyce Shutt – Former Pastor, Fairfield Mennonite Church + Columnist, Gettysburg Times
Mary Beth Molin – Humanitarian Relief Professional, Niger, Senegal, Republic of Congo and more
Oxfam – Global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice
Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice – Promotes respectful dialogue on peace, social justice and equity, multiculturalism, and environmental sustainability
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – Honoring the agency that was primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance
Announcements & Projects
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The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of significant contemporary international issues throughout Central Pennsylvania.
