Scholarship Opportunity – 2014 National Conference – Undergrad Students
The TNWAC and WACA are offering scholarships to the 2014 National Conference in November for college students. Check here for details on this fantastic opportunity.
Event | Monthly Author Conference Call – July 31
Join World Affairs Council members in a conference call with author Anand Gopal on July 31 to talk about the book “No Good Men Among the Living,” about America, the Taliban and the war through Afghan eyes. Sign up for call check-in info.
US-Brazil Relations: Amb Vieira – Livestream – Jan 31
Join a webcast with Ambassador of Brazil to the US Mauro Vieira who will talk about US-Brazil relations. Thanks to the Columbus Council on World Affairs.
Event | “Girl Rising” Film Screening – Jan 28th
Join us for an evening for a screening of “Girl Rising,” a special film and conversation with Executive Director Holly Gordon and GCE-US Director Ed Gragert.
Event | Human Trafficking Documentary Film Screening | Oct 28
Join us to learn about the scourge of human trafficking as we screen the documentary film “Not My Life” on October 28th. Reception and panel discussion along with the film.
World Affairs Councils National Conference: “Know Your World”
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is a member of the 90+ network of World Affairs Councils of America. As such TN WAC members can participate in many opportunities open to the network. One of these is the annual national conference. Get information on registration, student scholarships, hotel discounts, embassy receptions and more.
Event | U.S. Global Leadership: Impact on Tennessee – Sen. Bob Corker – Aug 22
Don’t miss Senator Bob Corker in Nashville, August 22nd, talking about the impact of U.S. global leadership on Tennessee. The luncheon is sponsored by the USGLC and will be held at the Renaissance Hotel.
Event | “The US and the UN: Friend or Foe?” UN Association
Join the Nashville Chapter of the UN Association for their summer luncheon and lecture, “The U.S. and the United Nations: Friend or Foe,” with Tom Osborne, former ABC News reporter and UN Bureau Chief. The event is set for August 24th, 11:30-1:30 in Nashville.
Girl Rising
Today Malala Yousafzai spoke. It was her 16th birthday and her audience was the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary General Mr Ban Ki-moon and a global audience through the YouTube video that went viral.. ..We’re sharing this with you today because you should know about her story. You should also know that the Tennessee World Affairs Council has two programs coming up that you should attend. They are film screenings of “Girl Rising” and “Not My Life.” They are both powerful documentaries that tell important stories from around the world and from not so far away.
Event | Nashville Area International Affairs Organizations Networking and Social Mixer – Apr 18
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.