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These are highlights from the more than 80 events happening around the national network in June.
California
On June 10, the World Affairs Council of Monterrey Bay hosts a Discussion Group, “The Drone Debate – Domestic and Foreign”. More information
On June 4, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts “International Forum Connect”. More information
On June 5, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Peter Schwartz, Brahma Chellaney, and Peter Gleick for “Water Wars in Asia?” More information
On June 5, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts photographer Camille Seaman for the Photography Exhibition Artist Reception “The Last Iceberg”. More information
On June 10, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts the Global Town Hall “The Global Youth Bulge: Exploring the Largest Generation in History.” More information
On June 11, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Somali Mam, for “Meet Somaly Mam: Cambodian Activist, Humanitarian and Survivor of Sex Slavery.” The event will be moderated by Jane Wales, President and CEO, World Affairs Council. More information
On June 12, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Gary Roughead, for “The Opening Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities.” More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Loraine Hariton, for the “Annual Meeting of Members: Fostering the Silicon Valley Spirit Abroad”. More information
On June 17, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Subnational Conflicts in Asia: Can Foreign Aid help?” More information
On June 19, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Camille Seamann, for “Behind ‘The Last Iceberg.’” More information
On June 19, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Terry Kramer, for “East Bay Chapter: Who Owns the Internet?” More information
On June 20, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Alexa Koenig, for “Marin Chapter: Can we Condone the Use of Drones in Democracy?” More information
On June 20, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Michael Levi, for “America’s Energy Opportunity.” More information
On June 23, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts the International Forum’s Book Club for “The White Man’s Burden.” More information
On June 27, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Abbas Milani, for Iranian Presidential Elections: Implications for Iran, the Region and the World.” More information
On June 11, the World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts “An Evening with the Honorable James Smith: U.S Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” More information
On June 23, the World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts the “Afternoon Garden Tea Party.” More information
On June 18, the San Diego World Affairs Council presents “Not My Life” documentary. More information
On June 14, the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Crystal Chang, for “China’s New Leadership: Who’s in and Hu’s out?” More information
On June 27, the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Reg Green for “The Boy who Saved Thousands of Lives, Reg Green, Retired journalist, Champion for International Organ Donation.” More information
Colorado
On June 4, the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts its “Annual Teacher’s Workshop.” More information
On June 11, the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts its Second Annual World Affairs Council Public Policy Dinner. More information
On June 20, World Denver hosts Dr. Barry M. Blechman, for “Iran, North Korea and other Nuclear Challenges: Rethinking US Policy on Deterrence and Proliferation.” More information
Connecticut
On June 3, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts Scott Bates, for “American Leadership in a changing World.” More information
On June 6, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut will host its ninth Luminary Award celebration. More information
On June 11, the World Affairs Council will host a program on the past and present global nuclear threats “The Nuclear Threat: From Cuba, to Iran, to North Korea.” More information
On June 6, the World Affairs Forum will host Ambassador Sallama Shaker for, “Reconfiguring the Middle East.” More information
District of Columbia
On June 6, the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C has been invited to an evening with His Excellency Datuk Othman Hashim, Ambassador of Malaysia in the Embassy. More information
From June 24 to 28, the World Affairs Councils of Washington, D.C will host its Annual Summer Institute on International Affairs “Teaching in a Time of Transition.” More information
Illinois
On June 20, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council will host Rabbi Brant Rosen, for “Wrestling in the Daylight: A Rabbi’s Path to Palestinian Statehood.” More information
Kentucky
On June 14, the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana will host “Open World: Russia: Community’s Role in Education.” More information
On June 19, the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana will host Irish Consul General Aidan Cronin, for a Diplomat Luncheon Series event. More information
Louisiana
On June 15, the World Affairs Council of New Orleans will host the Consul General of Japan Motohiko Kato for the 2013 Annual Dinner and for, “New Challenges for Peace and Security in East Asia? Perspectives on the US-Japan Partnership”. More information
Maine
On June 14, the World Affairs Council of Maine will host Senator Susan Collins, the United States Senator for Maine speaking on “Cybersecurity Challenge: Protecting our Nation and our Economy.” More information
Massachusetts
On June 5, WorldBoston hosts Ravi Vekatesan for “Young Professionals: Winning in India”. More information
Michigan
On June 20, the International Affairs Forum in Traverse City hosts John Stratton Hawkey, for “India and the Religion of the Heart.” More information
On June 4, the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts the “World Affairs Council of Western Michigan Annual Meeting.” More information
Minnesota
On June 22, the Minnesota International Center hosts “MIC’s Celebration of Canada Gala.” More information
On June 6, the Minnesota International Center hosts the “Canada-Minnesota Business Council Luncheon.” More information
Missouri
On June 20, the International Relations Council of Kansas City will host “Museum Talk & Tour: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera & Masterpieces of Modern Mexico.” More information
On June 6, the World Affairs Council of St. Louis hosts its 3rd Annual International Humanitarian of the Year event. More information
Nevada
From June 15 to June 19, the Northern Nevada International Center will host a delegation from Bangladesh. More information
New Hampshire
On June 3, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire is hosting Ambassador Ryan Crocker for, “Global Forum, The Middle East: Lessons from a Long War.” More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts the “World Affairs Luncheon & WACNH Annual Meeting.” More information
On June 18, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire hosts “Crossroads International Film and Discussion Series “Salaam Dunk.” More information
New Mexico
On June 5, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts”Buffet Dinner and Film Evening returns to La Plancha.” More information
On June 20, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts Dr. Bernhard Weinstein, on “Charting a Sensible Path to U.S Energy Security.” More Information
New York
On June 11, the Foreign Policy Association hosts Irina Bokova, for “Distinguished Lecture on Social and Economic Development.” More information
On June 13, the Foreign Policy Association hosts “Korean Philanthropy: Hyundai’s corporate social responsibility in North America.” More information
On June 19, the Foreign Policy Association hosts “North American Energy Independence Conference.” More information
On June 27, the Foreign Policy Association hosts its Annual Dinner. More information
On June 12, the World Affairs Council of Mid-Hudson Valley hosts Geeta Desai, for “Sacred Cows and High Tech Businesses: Assessing the Effects of Globalization on Indian Women.” More information
North Carolina
On June 6, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts Ronnie Bryant, for the Business Breakfast Series “Why not Brazil?” More information
On June 17, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts James Acton, for a private dinner. More information
On June 18, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts “Speaker Series with James Acton, Sr. Associate, Nuclear Policy Program (Carnegie Endowment).” More information
On June 19, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts “WACC Annual Meeting, Featuring Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky, Chair -Department of Global, International & Area Studies at UNC Charlotte.” More information
Ohio
On June 6, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts “Youth Councils: Empowering Youth as Change Agents.” More information
On June 10, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts “LGBT NGO Management and Social Diversity.” More information
On June 12, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts George E. Moose, for “Advancing National Security through Building Peace.” More information
On June 23, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts the Impact of Shale Gas hosts “U.S Perspectives on the Impact of Shale Gas.” More information
On June 19, the Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts Dr. Yong Zhao, for “Graduating the World’s Best: How global competence will benefit today’s K-12 students, our local communities, and the region’s economy.” More information
Oregon
On June 3, the World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Khaled Hosseini, for “An Evening with Khaled Hosseini.” More information
Pennsylvania
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts “2013 Atlas Award: A Tribute to America’s First Responders.” More information
On June 17, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Robert Frye for “Political Salon: A Ticketing Bomb? The Realities of Living in a “Nuclear World”” with a screening of the Documentary In my Life Lifetime. More information
On June 12, the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Molly Williamson, for a discussion on U.S Foreign Policy towards Israel and Palestine. More information
Rhode Island
On June 6, the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island hosts its Spring Gala and Auction. More information
Texas
On June 4, the World Affairs Council of Houston hosts “Europe’s Slippery Road to Recovery: Much Progress, Much Still To Do.” More information
On June 1, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts “World Religion Forum: Buddhism.” More information.
On June 1, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts Alfredo Corchado, for “Saturday at the Warwick Melrose with Alfredo Corchado, Midnight in Mexico: A Reporter’s Journey Through a Country’s Descent into Darkness.” More information
On June 5, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts Jason Matthews, for “Stealing Secrets – Inside the CIA with the Author of Red Sparrow.” More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts His Excellency Dino Patti Djalal, the Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S. More information
On June 17, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts Rajiv Chandrasekaran for “Little America: The War Within the War for Afghanistan.” More information
On June 20, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts “Global Classroom”, a free two day Global Classroom workshop for teachers. More information
On June 27, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts “Choices-United Nations.” More information
On June 27, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts Shane Shanahan, for “Meridian: Global Beats and Eats with Grammy Award Winner Shane Shanahan.” More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts its Annual Meeting and Cocktail Reception honoring retiring President Barbara Schneider. More information
Vermont
On June 5, the Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts “Shyamal Uncle Turns Out the Lights.” More information
On June 19, the Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts a screening of the film “Student.” More information
On June 23, the Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts the “Global Burlington International Dinner.” More information
Washington
On June 14, the World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts “A Luncheon with Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias.” More information
On June 20, the World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts “Hoping the Pond: The Transatlantic Trade and Economic Forum.” More information
On June 12, the World Affairs Council of Tacoma hosts “Travel Talk: Navigating Different Cultures - Women in Business in Saudi Arabia.” More information
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