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.
Talk to the Author of “All Measures Short of War” | May 25
The World Affairs Councils of America provides a monthly special program called “Cover to Cover” that features interactive phone conferencing with authors of global affairs related books. We thank them […]
You’re Invited – Sister Cities of Nashville “Ramen Showdown!” | May 1
Get your ramen on Monday, May 1st as Sister Cities of Nashville raises awareness of its programs and for its sister city, Kamakura, Japan. Top chefs complete with their “limited edition” ramen. Enjoy!
You’re Invited – Geographic Visionary Award Luncheon | May 10
You’re invited to the inaugural Geographic Visionary Award Luncheon on May 10. Show your support for “geography literacy” and appreciation to leaders in this field, and network with community leaders.
You’re Invited – Geographic Visionary Award Luncheon | May 10
You’re invited to the inaugural Geographic Visionary Award Luncheon on May 10. Show your support for “geography literacy” and appreciation to leaders in this field, and network with community leaders.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of April 23-29, 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.