May 24: WACC National Security Series with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project

Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.), will join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a National Security Series Luncheon and share his expert perspective on U.S. military response around the world as natural disasters and conflicts become exacerbated by climate change.

May 24: WACC National Security Series with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project2024-07-31T01:09:09-04:00

May 23: WACC Private Dinner with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion on national security and military response to the disruption of climate change with Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.).

May 23: WACC Private Dinner with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project2024-07-31T01:09:11-04:00

SOLD OUT May 8: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Pat Rodgers, President & CEO of Rodgers Builders

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will present the 2018 World Citizen Award to Pat Rodgers, President and CEO of Rodgers Builders. 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.

SOLD OUT May 8: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Pat Rodgers, President & CEO of Rodgers Builders2025-03-24T10:24:23-04:00

April 30: TMS Global Spotlight Series: “Why Diplomacy Matters” with Rotary International

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the Charlotte International Rotary Club Meeting on Monday, April 30th! Come network with other internationally-minded young professionals and Charlotte International Rotary Club members while we hear from experts Dr. Catherine Kannenberg of the American Foreign Association and Jerry Lanier, U.S. Ambassador to Sudan.

April 30: TMS Global Spotlight Series: “Why Diplomacy Matters” with Rotary International2024-07-31T01:09:14-04:00

April 17: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at Harvard University

Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will participate in a World Affairs Council of Charlotte Speaker Series Luncheon on April 17th and share his insight on the relationship between education policy, innovation, leadership, and quality improvement to support children and youth.

April 17: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at Harvard University2024-07-31T01:09:17-04:00

April 16: WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at Harvard University

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a Private Dinner with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, on April 16th as he explores the challenging issues facing teachers and students worldwide.

April 16: WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at Harvard University2024-07-31T01:09:18-04:00

April 12: WACC Voyagers Club with Firoz Peera, International Business Leader and WACC Board Member

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on April 12th for a Voyagers Club "fireside" chat with Firoz Peera. He will discuss the impact of a modernized "Silk Road" on U.S. trade and relations with China.

April 12: WACC Voyagers Club with Firoz Peera, International Business Leader and WACC Board Member2024-07-31T01:09:19-04:00

April 9: TMS Film Screening: “Lidice” with the Charlotte International Rotary Club and Consulate of the Czech Republic

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the Czech Film Screening on Monday, April 9th! Come network with other internationally-minded young professionals while we share refreshments and view "Lidice" together.

April 9: TMS Film Screening: “Lidice” with the Charlotte International Rotary Club and Consulate of the Czech Republic2024-07-31T01:09:21-04:00

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.

April 5: TMS International Career Panel2025-03-24T10:28:52-04:00

April 4: WACC Speaker Series with Prof. Dr. Peter Huber, Justice, German Supreme Federal Constitutional Court

German Supreme Court Justice Peter M. Huber will share his perspectives on how two of the world's leading nation states differ and compare in their upholding and enforcement of the rule of law from an international, federal, and local level.

April 4: WACC Speaker Series with Prof. Dr. Peter Huber, Justice, German Supreme Federal Constitutional Court2024-07-31T01:09:27-04:00
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