Upcoming Events

July 13, 2021: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Anne Applebaum, Author, Historian, and Staff Writer at The Atlantic

Learn more about ongoing influences and threats to western democratic values from countries like China and Russia, and what the United States and Europe are doing to reinvigorate support and belief in democratic institutions and standards.

June 24, 2021: WACC Global Health Series with Dr. Derek Raghavan, President of Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health and Dr. Peter Clark, Urologic Oncology Chair at Atrium Health

This Men's Health Month, join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte to learn about one of the most common types of cancers that affect men: prostate cancer. We will be joined by two leading experts in the field, Dr. Derek Raghavan, President of the Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health, and Dr. Peter Clark, Urologic Oncology Chair at Atrium Health.

June 19, 2021: YPWACC Sua Casa Volunteer Meetup

Join the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Councils of Charlotte and NC Brazilian Arts Project for volunteering at the Sua Casa After Party. Live music, DJs, dance performances, food, and Caipirinhas promise to make this an evening to remember!

June 9: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Claude Clegg

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host Dr. Claude Clegg, Author, Historian, and Professor at UNC Chapel Hill on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

June 3: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel with Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FC and Nick Kelly, President of Charlotte FC

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FC and Nick Kelly, President of Charlotte FC on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:00 ET.

May 13: WACC Distinguished Speaker with Jake Wood, Co-Founder of Team Rubicon and Author of Take Command: Lessons in Leadership: How to Be a First Responder in Business

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host Jake Wood, Co-Founder of Team Rubicon and Author of Take Command: Lessons in Leadership: How to Be a First Responder in Business on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

May 6: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel with Rodney Murray and Tom Tollerton

In an age when global cyber-attacks are increasingly prevalent, addressing security risks can be critical to a successful business or safe personal digital presence. We’ve all heard stories of international scams, hacks, breaches, and fraud involving computers and technology, but how much should you worry, and what should you do about it? Join WACC and DHG to find out.

April 20: YPWACC Virtual International Career Panel

Join YPWACC and UNC Charlotte to virtually network and hear several early-career professionals discuss the international elements of their careers in higher education, law, business, government, and nonprofits. The panelists will speak about their experiences and offer valuable advice to those about to enter the job market and pursue work in international fields.

April 15: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Rick Steves, Guidebook Author and Travel TV Host

In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Mr. Steves will offer his insightful opinion on traveling in the post-pandemic world and what this means for the exchange of ideas and culture. 

April 6: WACC “HUNGER WARD” Documentary Screening & Discussion with Nicholas Kristof & Skye Fitzgerald

Join WACC for an exclusive documentary screening of Oscar® nominated HUNGER WARD followed by a conversation between Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Nicholas Kristof and Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald. This unflinching look at the human-caused famine in Yemen follows health care workers in therapeutic feeding centers against the backdrop of a forgotten war.

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