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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 28th: WACC Speaker Series Luncheon with Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, Prisoner of “Hanoi Hilton” and United States Air Force Veteran
Join us on November 28th for a WACC Speaker Series Luncheon and Private Dinner with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry B. Bridger, a highly decorated American Hero, a six years Vietnam prisoner of war, and resident of the famed Hanoi Hilton.
Nov. 14: Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 2018
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host WorldQuest together with Academic WorldQuest, our high school version of WQ, for the 8th time since 2010. WorldQuest was created by the WACC and has grown into a nationwide international knowledge competition played by councils around the country. The thrill of competition and enthusiasm for world affairs has made this program one of our most successful education initiatives in the greater Charlotte area.
Nov. 1: WACC CEO Series with Gene Woods, President & CEO, Atrium Health
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on November 1st as we host Gene A. Woods, President and CEO of Atrium Health. With more than 24 years of healthcare leadership, Woods has overseen both for-profit and non-profit hospitals and worked with a diverse array of delivery systems, including rural and urban facilities, academic and community-based facilities, as well as international operations in Mexico and Chile. In 2017 he served as chair of the American Hospital Association.