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International Visitor Leadership Program

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:30pm

International Visitors Program in the News

In the news: A recent International Visitors Program with European financial experts and policy advisers exploring how credit unions navigated the global financial crisis that began in 2008. Read More ››

International Speaker Series

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 10:45am

Video of David Brooks and Amartya Sen lectures now online

Video of David Brooks and Amartya Sen's 2012 International Speaker Series lectures are now available online. If you missed their talks or would like to revisit their rich perspectives on the American mind, economics and justice, now's your chance! Read More ››

Cultural Visitors

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 8:45am

Kosovo Youth Exchange Program to Bring Students to Oregon in 2012

The World Affairs Council is excited to announce that four high school students from Kosovo will be coming to Oregon for the 2012-2013 school year. The Council is currently seeking families from Sherwood, Tigard-Tualatin, and Riverdale school districts to participate in this experience and host the visiting students. Read More ››

Community Connections

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:15pm

Belarusian Green Tourism Group Now Seeking Homestay Hosts

The Council is excited to welcome a Community Connections group of ten visitors from Belarus coming to Oregon for three weeks for a program on Green Tourism. We are currently seeking ten hosts to provide homestays in Portland for this amazing group from May 9 – May 30, 2012. Read More ››

Great Decisions

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:30am