WACA August 2014 Newsletter
Great stuff in this month’s WACA newsletter. Something for everyone. National Conference – you’re invited; college student scholarship for the conference; and the August ‘Cover to Cover’ author teleconference.
Event | Monthly Author Conference Call – July 31
Join World Affairs Council members in a conference call with author Anand Gopal on July 31 to talk about the book “No Good Men Among the Living,” about America, the Taliban and the war through Afghan eyes. Sign up for call check-in info.
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.
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.
Annual Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America
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.
Hot Topics | Surveillance and the NSA – Gen. Hayden Conference Call
The World Affairs Councils of America’s “1918 Society” is hosting a “Hot Topics” conference call on Wednesday, August 7 (3:00pm-3:30pm EDT) with former CIA and former NSA director General Michael V. Hayden. The topic is “Understanding Data Surveillance, PRISM and the NSA.” The call is open to members of the WACA “1918 Society.”
Event | North Korea Teleconference – Apr 24
The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) announced a “Hot Topics” conference call on North Korea set for April 24 at 12:00pm CDT (1pm EDT). The call features Dr. Abraham Kim, Vice President of the Korean Economic Institute of America (KEI) and speaker for the Future of Korea program.
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.
Event | China Seminar: Beyond the Headlines (Live Event/Webcast) | Feb 6
Learn about China “Beyond the Headlines” at this live event and webinar. Former Tennessee Senator and US Ambassador to China James Sasser along with his son, Gray Sasser, member at Frost Brown Todd in Nashville and Belmont adjunct professor of Asian Business and Political Economies provide insights along with a panel of industry professionals.
Event: 2012 National Conference – Washington – Nov 7-9
The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce our Confirmed Speakers to date for the 2012 National Conference, U.S. National Security Policy: Six Top Issues for the President in 2013 (See list below). The conference commences at a very exciting time in Washington: one day after the election on Wednesday, November 7. Join us November 7-9, 2012 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC for the launch of our network-wide discussion and analysis of the issues the President of the United States will face in 2013.