Event | North Korea Teleconference – Apr 24

April 23, 2013

The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) announced a “Hot Topics” conference call on North Korea set for April 24 at 12:00pm CDT (1pm EDT). The call features Dr. Abraham Kim, Vice President of the Korean Economic Institute of America (KEI) and speaker for the Future of Korea program.

Event | CHANGE – North Korea Special Briefing

April 15, 2013

Join us for a conversation with Captain John Sanford, former Naval Attache to South Korea, an expert on the Korean Peninsula, to discuss the current round of threats from North Korea against the United States and its allies. Tuesday, April 16th.

WACA Newsletter – April 2013

April 1, 2013

The April 2013 newsletter from the National Office of the World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee WAC is a member of this 100-strong network of councils that all share the common goals of bringing global awareness programs and resources to our communities.

Webcast | Putin’s Russia: Partner or Adversary? Amb John Beyrle

April 1, 2013 Events

Is Vladimir Putin’s Russia a Partner or Adversary? Listen live to former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation John Beyrle on a web cast provided by the Columbus Council on World Affairs.

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Event | Nashville Area International Affairs Organizations Networking and Social Mixer – Apr 18

April 1, 2013 Admin

Please join us for a night of great conversation and art at Cummins Station’s unique and vibrant urban community garden. The mixer will bring together members of international organizations with similar interests in promoting education of world affairs, multi-cultural awareness and encouraging international cooperation. Members can network, learn about other organizations and collaborate on future events. Check here for details.

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Event | UN Association Seminar – Reconciliation in Rwanda – Apr 4

March 27, 2013 Admin

Join the Nashville Cordell Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association for a seminar titled, “Reconciliation in Rwanda: Healing a Nation Through Forgiveness,” April 4th in Nashville.

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Nashville Predators Give & Go Tickets – Through April 15th

March 27, 2013 Admin

The Nashville Predators hockey team has made available ticket vouchers for games on Monday-Thursday games through April 15th 2013, to the Tennessee World Affairs Council to share with our members and teachers and students involved in our programs in the past or forthcoming events. Each ticket voucher can be redeemed for two tickets on a first come first served basis.

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Nashville Predators Give & Go Tickets – Feb 12 & 14

February 6, 2013 Opportunities

The Nashville Predators hockey team has made available ticket vouchers for games on Tuesday, Feb 12th (vs. San Jose Sharks) or Thursday, Feb 14th (vs. Phoenix Coyotes) to the Tennessee World Affairs Council to share with our members and teachers and students involved in our programs in the past or forthcoming events. Each ticket voucher can be redeemed for four tickets on a first come first served basis… …The TN WAC has two (four-ticket) vouchers left. Give us a call if you are interested in a night at the Bridgestone cheering on the Preds.

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Get Ready for Academic WorldQuest

February 6, 2013 Programs

There’s still time to register for Academic Worldquest. The deadline for teams to signup is February 15th. For the teams already registered and preparing themselves for the competition on March 10, 2013 make sure you are reviewing the Study Guide (available here). Take note that the Tennessee Championship match will use the categories and study guide references contained in the national competition guide. In the case of the “Current Events” topic area the questions will focus on the period Dec 1, 2012-Mar 1, 2013. In general, we recommend reading a variety of reputable national and international news sources. Most news sources (Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNN, Washington Post, etc.) can be obtained free
online.

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WorldQuest Championship Match Date Change

February 6, 2013 Admin

The Tennessee World Affairs Council has announced that the Academic WorldQuest championship match for 2013 has been rescheduled to March 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. All other details are as previously announced in the AWQ program information.

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