March 28: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Audrey Patrice Marks, Ambassador of Jamaica to the U.S.
Ambassador Audrey Marks will discuss the current state of Jamaican-American relations, including developments on foreign policy and trade.
March 27: An Evening with H.E. Audrey Patrice Marks, Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States
Ambassador Audrey Marks will share her perspective on Jamaican-U.S. relations and the future of trade, policy and cultural exchange between both nations.
March 7: TMS International Cooking Class – Chinese Dumplings
Join TMS for a fun evening of learning how to make Chinese dumplings! Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we enjoy and learn about Chinese culture and traditional food.
SOLD OUT March 6: WACC Speaker Series with Roland Nelles, Chief U.S. Correspondent, Der Spiegel Online
Nelles will share his expert insight on developments in Germany and the E.U., and his perspective on U.S. foreign policy and the future of the transatlantic relationship from politics to business and relations between the people.
February 20: WACC Speaker Series with Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs GalleryFebruary 20: WACC Speaker Series with Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
February 20: WACC Speaker Series with Jim Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Jim Walsh will share his expertise on the global dimensions of the domestic opioid crisis in terms of healthcare, law enforcement, community health, and policy.
Feb. 6: TMS Global Spotlight – Refugees and Global Migration
Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) in partnership with UNC Charlotte's Office of International Programs as we host Dr. Beth Whitaker for a lecture and discussion on "Refugees and Global Migration".
January 30: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist at Wells Fargo
Jay Bryson will present his annual analysis on financial markets and macroeconomic developments in the global economy. He will also provide a brief economic outlook for 2019 which will include forecasts of GDP growth rates, inflation rates, and interest rates in the major economies of the world.
Jan. 21: TMS Global Spotlight Series – Diversity in the Global Workforce
Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the Community Forum on January 21st! Come network with other internationally-minded young professionals while we discuss the advantages and challenges of diversity in a global workforce.
Jan. 16: TMS – Charlotte Young Professionals Mixer at the Mint Museum
Network with other internationally-minded young professionals while learning about and mingling with other YP groups in Charlotte for this truly city-wide mixer.
January 15: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Emily Haber, Ambassador of Germany to the U.S.
Ambassador Emily Haber will discuss her diplomatic outlook on Germany-U.S. relations, German foreign policy, trade, and pressing issues in the E.U.