URGENT: Vote Today, Support Tennessee Global Awareness Education Programs
VOTE TODAY at www.150daysofgiving.com to help the Tennessee World Affairs Council win a grant from First Tennessee to support its important global awareness programs. Thanks!
Event | Colombia & Peru Briefing – Mar 5
Tennessee businesses interested in the Colombia and Peru markets can attend a briefing on export opportunities on March 5th.
Last Call – Sep 1 Deadline: College Students – National Conference Scholarship Program
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is proud to announce a student scholarship opportunity to attend the 2013 National Conference. TIME SENSITIVE – APPLICATIONS DUE SEP 1, 2014.
Reminder | Global Education Showcase – Online – Today
Graduating the World’s Best: How global competence will benefit today’s K-12 students, our local communities, and the region’s economy – June 19 9-12am EDT
Nashville Predators Give & Go Tickets – Feb 12 & 14
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.
Opportunity: Be the First-Ever U.S. Youth Observer at the U.N.
Do you have a passion for international affairs? Ready to bring the voice of United States youth to the United Nations? If so, apply today to be the first-ever U.S. Youth Observer at the United Nations! The United Nations Association of the USA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, is currently accepting applications from individuals, ages 18-25, interested in serving as the inaugural U.S. Youth Observer this fall.
Opportunities: Teachers for Global Classrooms
The Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program provides a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms.
Event: Feb 27 Join the “Inside Egypt” Conference Call
ATTENTION TEACHERS: The World Affairs Councils of America has arranged a conference call for TN WAC to share with our schools, other interested organizations and TN WAC members. Contact TN WAC for more information and to sign up for this conference call opportunity.
Inside Egypt: The Path Forward
with Mohamed Younis, Gallup Senior Analyst
Monday, February 27, 2012
from 11:00 to 11:30am EST
Tennessee Governor’s School – International Studies – 2011
The Governor’s School for International Studies (GSIS) provides high school rising juniors and seniors a four week immersion into the world around us, including global cultures, languages and perspectives. The program provides a rigorous introduction to the field of International Studies, including six credit hours of college coursework.
National Conference Scholarships for Students, Young Professionals – Time Sensitive
FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY – ACT NOW! — The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to announce a program to send students and young professionals to the 2010 World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) Annual Conference in Washington, DC, November 4-5, 2010. The National Board of WACA is offering 25 scholarships to cover registration fees ($525) and a $1000 award to cover transportation and lodging.