Global Focus – Rami Khouri – Aug 20, 2014 – Crises in the Middle East (Audio)
GLOBAL FOCUS RAMI KHOURI CRISES IN THE MIDDLE EAST TNWAC’s Global Focus talked with distinguished columnist, author, scholar and commentator Rami Khouri from the American University in Beirut about the […]
Global Focus Webcast | Aug 20 | Rami Khouri – Crises in the Middle East
Join us on August 20th for our inaugural Global Focus Webcast as we talk live — with your participation — with distinguished columnist, scholar and commentator Rami Khouri from Beirut about the crises besetting the Middle East. Here’s how to join the conversation. (Don’t forget to vote at www.150daysofgiving.com!)
Weekly World News Update, July 30, 2014
Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week.
Event | UN Association Dinner – Samar Ali on the Middle East (Apr 15)
“Is the Middle East in a Cold War, with Syria at the Center?” Find out from Samar Ali at the UN Association Spring Dinner on Apr 15th.
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.
TNWAC Global Update: Syria – “Cumberland Viewpoint” Sep 1
Tennessee World Affairs Council President Patrick Ryan was recently invited to the “Cumberland Viewpoint” radio show in Cookeville to talk about the US foreign policy crisis concerning Syria and reaction to the reported use of chemical weapons against civilians.
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.
In Memoriam | Amb Roscoe Suddarth (1935-2013)
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is sad to report the passing on June 29th of Ambassador Roscoe “Rocky” Suddarth, who was raised in Nashville and went on to a distinguished career as a Foreign Service Officer including service as U.S. Ambassador to Jordan. Suddarth’s career took him to many difficult assignments in the Middle East and North Africa during turbulent times in U.S. foreign policy history.
WACA Newsletter – April 2013
The April 2013 newsletter from the National Office of the World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee WAC is a member of this 100-strong network of councils that all share the common goals of bringing global awareness programs and resources to our communities.
Prize Update – 2013 Academic WorldQuest for High School Students
The Tennessee World Affairs Council will host the 2013 State Championship Match for Academic WorldQuest for high school students on February 23, 2013 at Belmont University. Today TN WAC is pleased to announce that through the generosity of an anonymous donor we are able to add a special prize at the competition for the 2nd place team — a Kindle Fire tablet for each of the four team members and the coach.