Featured Events

Nov. 1: WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series – Spanish Cuisine

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.

Nov. 1: WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series – Spanish Cuisine2024-07-31T01:06:33-04:00

Oct. 24: WACC Executive Series with Pasquale Natuzzi Jr., Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Natuzzi Italia

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.

Oct. 24: WACC Executive Series with Pasquale Natuzzi Jr., Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Natuzzi Italia2024-07-31T01:06:38-04:00

October 17: WACC Executive Series with Laura Phillips, SVP of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.

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.

October 17: WACC Executive Series with Laura Phillips, SVP of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.2024-07-31T01:06:44-04:00

Oct. 16 – An Evening with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.

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. 

Oct. 16 – An Evening with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.2024-07-31T01:06:46-04:00

October 10: TMS Adventures in Dining – Central American Cuisine

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!

October 10: TMS Adventures in Dining – Central American Cuisine2024-07-31T01:06:49-04:00

September 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”

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.

September 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”2024-07-31T01:06:52-04:00

September 21: TMS Volunteering 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 21st! Come meet other internationally-minded Charlotteans while exploring the cultural diversity in our city as we volunteer for the Parade of Nations.

September 21: TMS Volunteering at UNC Charlotte’s International Festival2024-07-31T01:06:59-04:00

September 5: WACC Speaker Series with The Honorable Paul Dabbar, Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy

Paul Dabbar will share his insight on the current state of energy research and technology, as well as the global impact and legacy of the U.S. energy program.

September 5: WACC Speaker Series with The Honorable Paul Dabbar, Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy2024-07-31T01:07:10-04:00

August 6: TMS – Charlotte’s 7th Annual YP Mixer

Join The Magellan Society (YPs of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) as we network with hundreds of young professionals while learning more about and connecting with 50 local nonprofit organizations and leaders.

August 6: TMS – Charlotte’s 7th Annual YP Mixer2025-03-24T10:28:52-04:00

June 19: WACC Annual Meeting with Dr. Greg Weeks

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for our Annual Meeting as we host Dr. Greg Weeks, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at UNC Charlotte. He will share his thoughts on "The Venezuela Crisis & Road Ahead for Latin America."

June 19: WACC Annual Meeting with Dr. Greg Weeks2024-07-31T01:07:17-04:00
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