Dec. 13: TMS Holiday Global Social
Join TMS for a festive Holiday Global Social at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery! Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we enjoy German brews, glühwein, bratwurst and more.
Nov. 29: TMS Adventures in Dining: Dominican Cuisine
Join TMS for a fun Dominican-inspired evening over a shared authentic meal served family-style at Punta Cana Grill. Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we enjoy and learn about Domincan culture and traditional food.
Oct. 27: TMS Meet Up at the Charlotte Symphony’s Halloween Spooktacular
Join TMS as we host a group of visiting UNC Charlotte scholars from Saudi Arabia for a cultural outing to the Charlotte Symphony. All are welcome to this family-friendly Halloween special "Spooktacular" concert, followed by a casual lunch nearby.
October 4: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador of Finland to the U.S.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, the Ambassador of Finland to the United States, who will share her perspective on current global developments and Finland - U.S. relations.
October 3: WACC Private Dinner with H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador of Finland to the U.S.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate and timely discussion on U.S. - Finland relations, human rights, and international economic development with Ambassador Kirsti Kauppi.
September 29: TMS Meet Up at UNC Charlotte’s International Festival
Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the UNC Charlotte International Festival on Saturday, September 29th. Come meet other internationally-minded Charlotteans while exploring the cultural diversity in our city!
September 27: WACC Speaker Series Panel Luncheon, “The Future of Korea”
Join WACC as we host expert panelists for a discussion on Korea's future: Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to South Korea (2008-2011) and President, Korean Economics Institute; Lieutenant Commander, Adam Miller, Military Advisor in the Office of Korean Affairs; and Dohwan Kim, Economic Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Korea.
September 26: WACC Private Dinner with “The Future of Korea” Experts
Join WACC for dinner and a thought-provoking discussion on US - Korea relations and denuclearization efforts in North Korea with Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to Korea (2008-2011), Adam K. Miller, Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, and Dohwan Kim, economic officer, Embassy of South Korea.
POSTPONED: TMS Meet Up at Synchronicity
Join The Magellan Society as we support Charlotte's inaugural International Lip-Syncing Competition! The evening will have great music, food from around the world, and proceeds will benefit the Rising Readers program at International house and the Mayor's Youth Employment Program.
September 12: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Hynek Kmoníček, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the U.S.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host H.E. Hynek Kmoníček, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, to share his perspective on Czech - U.S. relations, our bilateral global efforts, the current state of affairs in the Czech Republic, and his outlook on the future of the E.U.
2024 World Citizen Award Dinner
