World Affairs National Conference Scholarship 2017
TIME SENSITIVE — College undergrads apply today for a scholarship to the 2017 National Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America in Washington, DC — Nov 15-17, 2017
“The Case for Waging Peace” | USIP President Nancy Lindborg
On Monday evening the World Affairs Council will host US Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg at a Global Town Hall in association with the Belmont University Center for International Business. Please join us for this opportunity to hear from and talk with Ms. Lindborg about the challenges the United States faces in the world in “waging peace.” Today we are pleased to share with you Ms. Lindborg’s op-ed “The Case for Waging Peace,” which has been published in “The Tennessean.”
Announcing the 2017-2018 Academic WorldQuest Program
Academic WorldQuest 2017-2018 is here! Join the Quest today.
WorldQuest Topics Announced for 2017-18 Season
The topics for the 2017-2018 Academic WorldQuest competition are here!
Political-Military Dimensions of the Korea Crisis | Sep 27
Why is dealing with North Korea’s incipient nuclear threat to the United States homeland so difficult. Join veteran intelligence officer Patrick Ryan on Wednesday, September 27th at 12pm to discuss the crisis in the Korean peninsula.
International Careers Panel | Oct 24, 2017 | Save the Date-RSVP
Save the date for the World Affairs Councils Fall 2017 International Careers and Jobs Panel. It’s set for October 24th at Lipscomb University. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to talk to the professionals about working in the world.
“What in the World?” Quiz – Week of July 30-Aug 5, 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tennessee World Affairs Council’s “What in the World?” Quiz.
“Americans have a lot to learn about the world” | TNWAC Board Chair Op-Ed
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to share for your consideration an op-ed by Board Chairman Jim Shepherd who calls for more attention to global awareness programs consistent with the TNWAC vision: A well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternships | Apply Jul 2-26
Check out the Virtual Student Foreign Service program and apply before July 26 if it sounds like something for you.
TNWAC News | June 18-24, 2017
Your weekly summary of news and information from your World Affairs Council will keep you up to date.