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Join TMS for our first International Fun Run originating at Triple C Brewing Company on April 30th. Participants must come dressed to represent the nations/countries of their choice for a proud display of colors during the fun run. The run is designed so that participants can choose their own distance and will conclude back at Triple C Brewery.
On March 17th, President Obama welcomed Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Enda Kenny to the White House during his traditional St. Patrick's holiday visit to Washington, D.C. In his remarks at the White House, the Irish Prime Minister endorsed the comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which would solidify the economic relationship between America and Europe. Taoiseach Kenny further shared his views on the positive engagement with the U.S. in matters related to regional security, immigration and diplomacy. U.S. relations with Ireland are based on common ancestral ties and shared values that have provided unique opportunities for strong friendship and partnership between both countries.
Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte annually presents the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community’s standing in the world their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region and our international community. The World Citizen Award Dinner has become an important part of the educational and cultural fabric of the greater Charlotte region. Each year, a capacity audience gathers to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the recipient.
Join TMS in partnership with UNC Charlotte Office of International Programs for the opportunity to network and hear several early-career professionals discuss the international elements of their careers in law, business, government, not-for-profit and education. The panelists will speak about their experiences and offer valuable advice to those about to enter the job market pursuing work in international fields.
Join TMS for an excursion to Waldhorn Restaurant to enjoy authentic German cuisine in the company of an excellent group of internationally-minded young professionals. Network and mingle while enjoying a delicious family style meal of bratwurst vorspeise, crab cakes, karoffelpuffer (potato pancakes), hausgemachte maultaschen (pasta pillows), braised beef rouladen and breaded pork cutlets. For those wanting to sample German bier, a cash bar will be available.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host George Friedman, Chairman of STRATFOR and author of "Flash Points: The Emerging Crisis in Europe" as he shares his insights on "flashpoints," with unique geopolitical hot spots where tensions have erupted throughout history, and where conflict is due to emerge again. With remarkable accuracy, George Friedman has forecasted coming trends in global politics, technology, population, and culture. In Flashpoints, Friedman focuses on Europe-the world’s cultural and power nexus for the past five hundred years . . . until now.
March 20 - West Point Global Leadership and Ethics Conference co-hosted together with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte (Education)
Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) to network and mingle with young professionals of various international careers and backgrounds while enjoying drinks at the Charlotte City Club with the Charlotte City Club Young Professionals on March 19th from 6-8 p.m. Meet, greet and network with other internationally-minded young professionals in the Charlotte area. Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on March 6th for a unique discussion with H.E. Peter Wittig who will discuss the current relationship between Germany and the United States and the opportunities for economic and trade growth, political partnership, defense and security initiatives and long-term cultural-education exchanges between the two nations. There is approximately 200 German-owned firms in Charlotte including 59 U.S. headquarters; making Germany the most largely represented foreign country in the region.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Matti Anttonen, Under-Secretary of State for External Economic Affairs in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland as part of the WACC Ambassadors Circle Series program on Monday, March 2nd, 2015. As the Ambassador of Finland to Russia from 2008 and 2012, Anttonen will share his unique perspective on the current state of affairs within the European Union and the challenges it faces in response to the Russia's tumulus relationship with the EU and the rest of the world.
