WACA Weekly – July 20-26, 2015
The World Affairs Councils of America national office shares information about happenings around the network of Councils through the WACA Weekly newsletter.
World News Update – Weds June 10, 2015
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh produces a weekly news summary to keep you up to date on important developments and it is distributed by the World Affairs Councils of America.
Global Focus – Rami Khouri – Aug 20, 2014 – Crises in the Middle East (Transcript)
TNWAC’s Global Focus talked with distinguished columnist, author, scholar and commentator Rami Khouri from the American University in Beirut about the crises sweeping the Middle East. From the Islamic State terrorists to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians Mr. Khouri provided insights and perspectives on these critical national security and foreign policy issues.
Weekly World News Update, August 6, 2014
Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week. Analysis of the continued conflict in Gaza, Turkey’s upcoming election, relations with Russia, and more. Plus, articles on U.S. foreign policy, communication freedom, global health, and a historical perspective on today’s conflicts.
Weekly World News Update, July 30, 2014
Check out the Weekly World News Update for this week.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: Turkey Workshop Reset to Apr 14
The Tennessee World Affairs Council announced today that the “Spotlight on Turkey” teachers workshop, phase I of the program, has been rescheduled for April 14, 2012 (vice March 24, 2012). The change was made to permit registration of additional teachers, to reach the program minimum participation level. “Spotlight on Turkey” is a three part program offered by TN WAC and supported by a grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF) in cooperation with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). It includes the spring teacher’s workshop (Apr 14) at Belmont University, Nashville; a study tour to Turkey (three teachers nominated by TN WAC); and an outreach program in the fall.
Spotlight on Turkey – Sign up Now for Workshop & Study Tour
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to offer the “Spotlight on Turkey” program for the third year. Through this program the Council has been able to offer teacher workshops and study tours and community outreach in the subject area of Turkish culture, history, art, architecture, cuisine and more. The TN WAC participated in 2008 and 2009, and has been selected again for 2012. Check out this post for all the details!
Tennessee WAC Earns Spot in 2012 “Spotlight on Turkey” Program
PROGRAM FEATURES TEACHER WORKSHOP AND FUNDED STUDY TOUR TO TURKEY
The World Affairs Councils of America and the Turkish Cultural Foundation selected the Tennessee World Affairs Council to participate in the 2012 “Spotlight on Turkey” program. This will be TN WAC’s third year as a participant in an incredible opportunity for Tennessee teachers to attend a workshop in the spring, travel to Turkey in the summer and help organize outreach programs in the fall.