Teachers' Institute in Washington, DC
Chicago Council on Foreign Relations Job Openings
World Affairs Council Board Member Testifies Before Congress

Washington, DC Council’s Successful Summer Institute

The World Affairs Council of Washington, DC held its annual Summer Institute on International Affairs—titled “Our World. Our Challenge.”—from June 20 to June 24, 2005. Over 60 middle and high school teachers from across the nation came together for the weeklong program. The Institute focused on three major themes —democracy and reform, terrorism/global threats, and world resources and demand - and featured a diverse host of speakers, including Hon. Thomas Pickering, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Chairman of the American Academy of Diplomacy.

The Institute aims to offer teachers the knowledge and resources necessary to help their students better understand the world around them and the controversial issues that arise in an international setting. The conference gave teachers an insight into the most pressing and relevant international issues of our time and the tools to bring their experience back into classrooms around the nation.

Looking for a World Affairs Job in Chicago?

The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations has two open positions for international affairs job seekers. See a position description by clicking on the job title and opening the PDF file.

Marketing Media Relations Manager
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Programs

If you are interested in either of these positions, send the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations your cover letter, resume, and salary history. Address your application to Susan Kirshner, Human Resources Manager. Fax: 312-726-5177 Mail: 332 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60604.

World Affairs Council Board Member Testifies Before Congress

Victor D. Comras, Board Member at Large for the World Affairs Council of West Palm Beach in Florida testified before Congress this spring on the United Nations and the fight against terrorism. He addressed the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Non Proliferation of the House Committee on International Relations.

Comras, an expert on combating terrorism, homeland security, international law and foreign trade, served on the UN Security Council in 2002 to as one of five International Monitors charged with overseeing the implementation of measures imposed by the Security Council against al Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated terrorist groups.