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.
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.
Event: Feb 27 Join the “Inside Egypt” Conference Call
ATTENTION TEACHERS: The World Affairs Councils of America has arranged a conference call for TN WAC to share with our schools, other interested organizations and TN WAC members. Contact TN WAC for more information and to sign up for this conference call opportunity.
Inside Egypt: The Path Forward
with Mohamed Younis, Gallup Senior Analyst
Monday, February 27, 2012
from 11:00 to 11:30am EST
HS Essay Contest – Winners to Tour Azerbaijan This Summer – Mar 1 Deadline
We are pleased to announce a National High School Essay Contest on the Republic of Azerbaijan in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) National Office and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation for the 2011-2012 year. Ten Student Winners will be invited by WACA to participate in a two week-Study Tour of Azerbaijan. The program is open to all high school students in Tennessee. | Read the Post for Details