Events

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 Mixer2024-07-31T01:07:14-04:00

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

June 5: TMS Yoga at The Hindu Center of Charlotte

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the Hindu Center of Charlotte on Wednesday, June 5th for a discussion of Hinduism and the ancient practice of yoga before joining in their weekly yoga class!

June 5: TMS Yoga at The Hindu Center of Charlotte2024-07-31T01:07:19-04:00

May 29: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Dr. Derek Raghavan, President, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Since 1990, the WACC has annually presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community's standing in the world their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region and our international community.

May 29: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Dr. Derek Raghavan, President, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute2024-07-31T01:07:22-04:00

May 2: WACC Ambassadors Circle Dinner: A Panel with H.E. Dirk Wouters, Caroline Vicini, and other experts

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host the Ambassador of Belgium Deputy Head of Delegation of the EU to the US, and experts from The German Marshall Fund and the Center for a New American Security on May 2 as part of the Council's Ambassadors Circle Series. The panelists will discuss the current state and future of the US-European relationship.

May 2: WACC Ambassadors Circle Dinner: A Panel with H.E. Dirk Wouters, Caroline Vicini, and other experts2024-07-31T01:07:23-04:00

April 30: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. John Shin, Senior G10 FX Strategist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research

Uncertainty in the Global Currency markets is rampant. Join John Shin, Senior G10 Strategist with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as he discusses the outlook for the US Dollar, Interest Rates, and expectations from the Fed. John will also discuss impact & aftermath of Brexit and implications of the US trade disputes with China.

April 30: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. John Shin, Senior G10 FX Strategist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research2024-07-31T01:07:26-04:00

Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud ll (June 27 – July 9, 2020)

Travel from Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud ll on a tour led by Ljubomir Stambuk, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and coordinated by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia from June 27th through July 9th, 2020.

Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud ll (June 27 – July 9, 2020)2024-07-31T01:07:30-04:00

April 11: 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.

April 11: TMS International Career Panel2024-07-31T01:07:30-04:00

April 11: An Evening Reception with H.E. Dr. Ameenah Gurib Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, 2015-2018

Dr. Gurib-Fakim will share her thoughts on developments in the Republic of Mauritius, her international philanthropic endeavors, and her expert insight on global sustainability and development. 

April 11: An Evening Reception with H.E. Dr. Ameenah Gurib Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, 2015-20182024-07-31T01:07:32-04:00

April 4: WACC CEO Series with Tim Sloan, Chief Executive Officer and President (Oct. 2016- March 2019), Wells Fargo & Company

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Tim Sloan, Chief Executive Officer and President of Wells Fargo & Company on April 4 as part of the Council's CEO Series. Tim will share his perspective on the economy, financial services, and leadership.

April 4: WACC CEO Series with Tim Sloan, Chief Executive Officer and President (Oct. 2016- March 2019), Wells Fargo & Company2024-07-31T01:07:35-04:00
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