The Magellan Society (YPs of the WACC)

April 5: TMS International Career Panel

Join The Magellan Society and UNC Charlotte's Office of International Programs for the opportunity to network and hear several early-career professionals discuss the international elements of their careers in higher education, NGO work, global business, and sales and marketing. The panelists will speak about their experiences and offer valuable advice to those about to enter the international job market.

Mar. 13: TMS Adventures in Dining: Vietnamese Cuisine

Join TMS for a fun Vietnamese-inspired evening over a shared authentic meal served family-style at Lang Van Vietnamese Restaurant. Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we enjoy and learn about Vietnamese culture and traditional food.

March 5: TMS Global Spotlight Series: Brexit and Other Concerns with Ambassador Ed Brynn

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the Charlotte International Rotary Club Meeting on Monday, March 5th! Come network with other internationally-minded young professionals and Charlotte International Rotary Club members while we hear from distinguished Charlotte resident, Ambassador Ed Brynn, former U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ghana.

Feb. 8: TMS Global Social at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at Chima for a Brazilian-inspired evening on Thursday, February 8. We have the special opportunity to host a group of visiting teachers from Brazil! Come network and mingle over a beverage while enjoying complimentary appetizers.

Jan. 24: TMS Global Spotlight – Media and Foreign Policy

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. Dean Kruckerberg and Dr. Katarina Tsetsura for a lecture and discussion on "Media and Foreign Policy".

Dec. 13: TMS Global Social – Christkindlmarket 2017

Join TMS for a year-end holiday gathering at Charlotte's second annual Christkindlmarket in Romare Bearden Park! Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we stroll around the market enjoying traditional glühwein, streudel, bratwurst and more!

Oct. 30th: Community Partner Program – End Polio NOW

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and community partners on October 30th for this documentary screening and discussion in recognition of World Polio Day and the fight to end polio now. Come learn about the PAST impact of polio on our community. Understand the impact of polio in our PRESENT world. Help END polio NOW and in the FUTURE. Special introduction by WACC Direct, Millie Cox.

Oct. 18: 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.

Oct. 12: TMS Adventures in Dining: Ethiopian Cuisine

Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) for an excursion to Queen Sheba to enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine and dining in the company of internationally-minded young professionals. We will learn about Ethiopian dishes and culture from the owner while enjoying a delicious family-style meal of assorted traditional dishes, including a Jebena Buna coffee ceremony!

Sept. 9: TMS Greek Festival Meetup

Join us Saturday, September 9th at the Yiasou Greek Festival in Charlotte! We will meet up outside the gate at 1:00 p.m. to explore the world in our own backyard.

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