This Week

This week allow me to share with you the reflections on our times from Bill Clifford, the President of the World Affairs Councils of America, the organization that supports and stitches together the works of the over 90 independent councils like TNWAC across America, from the WACA September Newsletter.

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World Affairs Councils of America

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Thank you for taking the time to consider these sentiments.

We will share our thoughts on the 9/11 anniversary in coming days. Meanwhile please take a look at upcoming TNWAC programs. We have some terrific speakers available to you on many important subjects.

Wishes for a safe and prosperous week and, as always, thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

MARK THE CALENDAR

STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS | INTERNATIONAL CAREERS

Mark you calendar for the fall 2021 sessions of our International Careers Panels. As we did in the spring we’ll have two panels, both via Webinar. On October 6th we’ll host a panel of specialists from a variety of international professions, such as diplomacy, business, NGOs, Peace Corps, legal, academic and military. [Link]  Three weeks later, on October 27, join us again for a conversation with a panel focused on “Women in International Business.” [Link]

SYMPOSIUM | MIGRATION: GLOBAL TO LOCAL CHALLENGES

Join us on October 13th for a midday symposium examining the accelerating global trends driving migration and the flows of migrants and refugees into the United States and Tennessee. Dr. Marie McAuliffe, Head of Migration Policy Research at the United Nation’s International Organization for Migration will join moderator David Plazas of The Tennessean along with several other specialists. [Registration Link]

CHINA TOWN HALL: LOCAL CONNECTIONS, NATIONAL REFLECTIONS

This year’s China Town Hall on October 19th will feature Fareed Zakaria, CNN host and author, in a national broadcast that will be part of our TNWAC program. Professor Thomas Schwartz, John Scannapieco and Jeremy Goldkorn will anchor conversations prior to and following the Zakaria program. Join us for this virtual deep dive into U.S.-China relations. [Registration Link]

ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST

High school students and teachers be ready to start our Academic WorldQuest season, named in honor of Anne Smedinghoff, an American diplomat who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. The study guide and topics are due for release in mid-September. Our first practice match is set for Belmont University on Sunday, December 5th. The TNWAC championship match will be held in early February 2022. Be on the lookout for details on forming teams and getting ready for WorldQuest! Topics and study guide coming soon.

UNDERGRAD STUDENTS | SCHOLARSHIP TO OUR NATIONAL CONFERENCE

LAST CALL: The World Affairs Councils of America is excited to welcome all of you to the WACA 2021 National Conference this November 16-19 in Washington, DC, where we will celebrate our 35th Anniversary as a national association!  For nearly four decades, the WACA National Conference has brought World Affairs Council leaders and members to engage with top government officials, diplomats, business executives, innovators, journalists, educators, and students on the most pressing global issues and policy choices that impact our lives. Deadline: September 10 [Details/Apply]

VOLUNTEERS

The Tennessee World Affairs Council invites you to consider becoming a volunteer. TNWAC programs, development and administration are managed by a (very) small staff. We’re always on the lookout for people who are interested in our mission — bring the world to our fellow citizens — and have an opportunity to share their time and talents. There’s a great need so if you’re interested drop us an email. [[email protected]]

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