2011 TTU Window on the World Symposium
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to play a part in the 2011 Window on the World Symposium at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. The WOW Symposium, which opens the two-day celebration of cultural diversity and global harmony, is set for 10-11 a.m., in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room. Council President Patrick Ryan will participate in the panel alongside TTU Professors Jeff Roberts and Michael Gunter. They will address issues in a panel called “Middle East Now” which will examine the fast-paced developments in the Arab World and broader Middle East region.
TNWAC Participates in MTSU International Awareness Program
MTSU’s new Saudi Students Association will serve as host for a special campus event, “Building Bridges,” on Friday, April 8, to encourage cultural awareness. The free public gathering, set from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building, features a keynote address from Patrick Ryan, president of the Tennessee World Affairs Council.
Panel at Tennessee Tech Examines “Arab Spring”
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to play a part in a forum addressing the unrest and revolt sweeping the Arab world. On Wednesday, April 6, from 7-9pm, a panel at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville will tackle the questions with a central focus on the Egyptian experience in the “Arab Spring.”