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International Visitor Mixer at the Benson Hotel | July 29, 2010 Ross Island Kayaking Trip with International Visitors | July 30, 2010 Part of the American Cultural Mosaic with Jonathan Friedlander | August 6, 2010 Washington Rules with Andrew Bacevich | August 11, 2010 Beneath the Sands of Egypt with Donald Ryan | August 30, 2010 Travel to Morocco with Maria | Spring 2011 Support Disaster Relief in HaitiWe know many people are interested in supporting both short term relief and long term reconstruction in Haiti. Google is providing a listing of aid organizations and information on how you can support disaster relief in haiti. Watch WAC events onlineFORA.tv helps audiences find, enjoy, and share videos about the people, issues, and ideas changing the world. The World Affairs Council of Oregon is partnering with FORA.tv to make many of our lecutures and special events available to view online. Video of the complete Pervez Musharraf lecture now availableFormer Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf talked about Pakistan, Afghanistan, and global security. He spoke about the history of the two countries, traditional threats to regional security, and efforts to combat terrorism. view online at the C-SPAN video library. Featured ProgramsGreat Decisions 2010Great Decisions is a nation-wide program of the Foreign Policy Association to broaden public involvement with the most important foreign policy topics facing the U.S. The FPA's annual Great Decisions Briefing Booklets provide excellent background and analysis of these topics and serve as the focal point for the many small discussion groups that form around Oregon and the country. The Young ProfessionalsThe Young Professionals (YPs) group of the World Affairs Council convenes young adults in their 20s–40s interested in learning about international issues, enhancing professional development skills, and networking with other young professionals through a variety of educational, cultural, and social events. Young Professionals programs are open to other members of the World Affairs and the public. K-12 Education Program
The Council's K-12 program provides people and material resources to schools to enhance international education and multicultural awareness. Offerings include international speakers, a Cultural Immersion Program, WorldQuest Global Knowledge Competition, Teach the World Educator Conference and Youth Forum Series, and the Global & Multicultural Resource Center. The World Affairs Council offers a variety of programs on international politics and culture, as well as professional exchanges, assistance to schools, and educational travel, all in service of our mission to enhance public understanding of international affairs and Oregonians' connections to the rest of the world.
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