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October 29: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with H.E. Martha Bárcena Coqui, the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
Join us on Thursday, October 29 for an opportunity to listen to Ambassador Coqui share her insight into the Mexican-U.S. relations, Mexico's role in the world, and challenges in this new post-COVID world.
October 28: YPWACC International Trivia Game Night
Join the Young Professionals for an evening of friendly international trivia! Everyone is welcome for this virtual competition.
October 22: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main
Join us for a follow-up WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director of Emergency Management at Atrium Health CMC-Main, Chief Medical Officer at Team Rubicon, and WACC Board of Directors member.
October 16: WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series – Thai Cooking with Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
The WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series virtual cooking classes are a great way to create exciting recipes while learning about international cuisine at home! Chef Alyssa will teach you how to prepare each authentic Thai dish throughout the one-hour live class.
October 15: YPWACC International Graduate School Workshop
Join the Young Professionals for a panel and discussion on graduate school! Our experts from around the world will discuss how to pick an internationally-focused program, prepare a competitive application, get a degree abroad, and general tips for success.
October 8: WACC Global Cafe Conversation Club: Post-COVID Architecture & Public Spaces
Join us for the WACC’s Global Cafe Conversation Club - the Council's version of a "book club." You'll read two articles on a global topic, discuss them with your peers, and engage with the world from your own home!
September 28 – October 2: Conversations With The C-Suite: Powering Global Recovery and Change
How will business leaders rise to these urgent challenges? Will they reimagine the role they play in addressing social problems by transforming companies and industries to contribute to social progress? How will redesigned workforces innovate and use technology to create a healthier, sustainable post-COVID world?
September 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer GallerySeptember 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer
September 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer
Listen to Dr. Andrea Gambatto talk about the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and some of the ongoing research that he's conducting with his colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh to produce an experimental vaccine to combat the coronavirus. Learn what it takes to get a global vaccine developed, tested, and distributed to seven billion people worldwide while considering access and equity across economic spheres in our interdependent world.
September 22 @3pm: WACC Private Coffee Hour with Tom Glick, President of the Carolina Panthers and Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Join us on September 22nd for a WACC Private Coffee Hour small group conversation with Tom Glick, President of Tepper Sports and Entertainment. All participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and join in on the dialogue about the role of sports in diplomacy and community engagement both here in the Carolina and beyond.