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The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Dr. Volker Wissing in partnership with Klaus Becker, Honorary Consul of Germany and the NC Zeitgesit Foundation. Dr. Wissing will share his insight on the current state of global trade, as well as the road ahead for Germany.
Join the inaugural World Affairs Council of Charlotte's Kitchen Diplomacy Series as we learn more about culinary diplomacy while preparing a delicious Spanish dinner! WACC is partnering with Chef Alyssa Gorelick Wilen to bring gastro-diplomacy to Charlotte as we work to become a more global city. Menu includes Manchego cheese croquettes, shrimp and chicken paella, and poached pears with orange caramel.
Pasquale Junior Natuzzi will share his insight on the current state of Italian trade and manufacturing, as well as on the future of global entrepreneurship.
Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the US National Whitewater Center's screening of the Women's Adventure Film Tour on Friday, October 18th. Come meet other internationally-minded Charlotteans while learning about extreme sports all over the world!
Join us as Laura Phillips shares her insight on Walmart's environmental responsibilities and efforts, as well how the private sector can work to build a lower-carbon economy.
Join us on Oct. 16th for an intimate small-group dinner with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice-President of Global Sustainability at Walmart as she shares her insight on the role of businesses in establishing global sustainability as a way of life in the corporate world.
Join TMS for a fun Central American-inspired evening over a shared authentic meal served family-style at Lempira Restaurant. Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we enjoy and learn about Honduran, Salvadorean, and Mexican culture and traditional food!
As the daughter of Chinese immigrants, Helen Zia will share her insight on the historic migrant and refugee exodus during Mao's chairmanship, as well as the lessons America can learn from the revolution.
Join us on Tuesday, September 24 for an intimate gathering over dinner and wine where we will have the opportunity to listen to renowned journalist, activities, and author of "Last Boat out of Shanghai" as she shares stories and anecdotes from the refugee during Mao's chairmanship.
Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the UNC Charlotte International Festival on Saturday, September 21st! Come meet other internationally-minded Charlotteans while exploring the cultural diversity in our city as we volunteer for the Parade of Nations.
