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: An Evening with Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, Prisoner of “Hanoi Hilton” and United States Air Force Veteran
Join us on November 28th for a WACC 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.
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.
Oct. 27: TMS Meet Up at the Charlotte Symphony’s Halloween Spooktacular
Join TMS as we host a group of visiting UNC Charlotte scholars from Saudi Arabia for a cultural outing to the Charlotte Symphony. All are welcome to this family-friendly Halloween special "Spooktacular" concert, followed by a casual lunch nearby.
Oct 10: WACC CEO Series with Knudt Flor, President & CEO, BMW Manufacturing Co
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 10th as we host Knudt Flor, President & CEO of BMW Manufacturing. BMW is currently the 4th most prosperous car manufacturer in the world. The company has also invested millions into manufacturing cars in the U.S., particularly in South Carolina.
October 4: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador of Finland to the U.S.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, the Ambassador of Finland to the United States, who will share her perspective on current global developments and Finland - U.S. relations.