Where Do You Get Your News?
World Affairs Council President Patrick Ryan is often asked about credible sources for news on global affairs. Here’s his perspective on where he goes for information.
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Connie Britton’s Mother’s Day Greeting
Did you catch the video Connie Britton released to mark Mother’s Day? The actress and star of the TV show “Nashville” has been a United Nations Development Program Goodwill Ambassador since April 2014. In that role she works to raise awareness of the UNDP’s work in poverty eradication and women’s empowerment as an advocate to Americans and the global public.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of May 14-20, 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
TNWAC News | May 14-20, 2017
Your weekly summary of news and information from your World Affairs Council will keep you up to date.
Tennessee Global Scholars Recognized
The World Affairs Council awarded Tennessee Global Scholars certificates to four students who completed a variety of extra-curricular global affairs awareness activities during the school year. Are your students working on this recognition?
Mark Your Calendar | Talk to the Author of “Behind the Lines of Jihad” | Jun 13
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this exciting opportunity to talk with Souad Mekhennet about her experiences confronting radical militants from ISIS and Al Qaeda to tell the story in her book “I Was Told To Come Along: My Journey Behind The Lines of Jihad.”
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of May 7-May 13, 2017
Check your global affairs awareness with these ten questions taken from the week’s news reports provided via @TNWAC #TNWACquiz. The only rule is to use the ‘honor system.’ Click on […]
Iran’s Upcoming Presidential Election – Briefing Paper
Get background and context to understand the upcoming critical presidential election in Iran with this new briefing paper.
Today’s the Day – Big Payback Boosts Your Support of Global Literacy
Today’s the day. The Big Payback will boost your support of our global affairs awareness programs in your community and your schools. Thanks!
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of April 30-May 6, 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.