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Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a WACC Speaker Series luncheon hosting Detlev Ruenger, Consul General of Germany in Atlanta. The Consul General will share his insights on current foreign policy strategies in Germany, the ongoing refugee crisis and international security concerns, and U.S.-Germany bilateral relations.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Thursday, December 1st as we host Chuck Hagel, US Secretary of Defense (2013-2015). Having served at the highest levels of the Federal Government, in Congress and as Secretary of Defense, Secretary Hagel will share his perspectives on current and past US foreign policy, the direction of US involvement in international engagement, recent global developments, and issues of international security.
Join The World Affairs Council of Charlotte , the Magellan Society, the Charlotte International Rotary, and Charlotte Country Day School for a free Czech Film Screening hosted by Petr Vasicko, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic to North and South Carolina, and Zdenek Beranek, Deputy Chief of Mission to the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
Join The World Affairs Council of Charlotte , The Magellan Society, and Charlotte Country Day School for a Community Forum on Embracing Charlotte's Refugee Community. The panel will be moderated by Alexis Gordon, Charlotte International Relations Manager and Chief of Protocol.
The WACA National Conference, held annually for over two decades, gathers our regional leaders drawn from the business, civic, and education communities. Leading policymakers and national security experts lead the discussion on the critical national security challenges before us and help our council leaders plan their programming for the coming year.
Join The Magellan Society (The Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the Charlotte International Rotary Club Meeting on Monday, November 14th. Come network with other internationally-minded young professionals and Rotary Club members while we learn about Global Sustainable Development from Dr. Bob Patterson, North Carolina State University.
Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC Charlotte) for an excursion to Intermezzo Cafe to enjoy authentic Serbian cuisine in the company of internationally-minded young professionals. We will learn about Serbian dishes and culture from the owners while enjoying a delicious family-style meal of assorted traditional dishes.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host John Ferriola, President & CEO of Nucor Corporation who will share his insights on the impact and future of the global and local steel industry. As Vice Chairman of the World Steel Association, and recipient of the Steelman of the Year Award for the second time, John Ferriola's work in the industry has been globally recognized. Despite market turmoil and imports capturing record market share in the United States, Nucor - the nation's largest steel producer and North America's largest recycler - has continued to generate profits.
Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC Charlotte) and Charlotte Latin School for our Global Spotlight Speaker Panel. Hear from three local leaders about how their work and organizations contribute to making Charlotte a global city. From ending child malnutrition around the world to increasing diversity and global education here in Charlotte, the three panelists will share about the impact of their work both globally and locally.
Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC Charlotte) for the our fall kick-off Global Social Hour at Fitzgerald's Irish Pub. Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while enjoying a pint. Stick around for trivia at 9:00!
