2018-2019 Council Scholar Award Program
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is pleased to announce the Council Scholar Award Program [...]
WACC Speaker Series with Talmage Boston (October 18th, 2016)
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, October 18th as we host Talmage Boston, partner at Winstead PC and author of Cross-Examining History: A Lawyer Gets Answers from the Experts About Our Presidents. After completing 31 interviews with presidential historians and White House insiders over two years, Boston synthesized their best points to create the Ten Commandments of Presidential Leadership.
WACC Private Dinner with Talmage Boston (October 17th, 2016)
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 17th for a Private Dinner and small-group conversation with Talmage Boston, Attorney and Author.
TMS: Adventures in Dining: Serbian Cuisine (October 13, 2016)
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.
WACC CEO Series with John Ferriola (October 5, 2016)
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.
TMS: Global Spotlight Speaker Panel (September 20th, 2016)
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.
TMS: Global Social Hour at Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub (August 31st, 2016)
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!
WACC Speaker Series with Gillian Tett (August 24th, 2016)
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Wednesday, August 24th as we host Gillian Tett, US Managing Editor of the Financial Times. She will share her insight into the US and global economy, and the global ramifications of Britain's pending exit from the EU.
TMS: 4th Annual Young Professional Multi-Group Mixer (July 27th, 2016)
Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC Charlotte) for the 4th Annual Young Professionals Multi-Group Mixer hosted by the Fillmore Charlotte and the RAIN Young Affiliates on July 27th, 2016, at 6:00 pm! The event will bring together Charlotte's nonprofits and young professionals in one location to network and mingle, in addition to providing information about all the groups represented.
World Affairs Council of Charlotte Annual Meeting H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi (June 15, 2016)
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for our Annual Meeting on June 15th as we host H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates. The Consul General will share his insights into the current geopolitical state of the region, security issues impacting the area and the current state of the U.S. - UAE bilateral relations. The United States has had friendly relations with the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) since 1971, following its formation and independence from the United Kingdom. The two countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1972. The U.A.E. plays an influential role in the Middle East, and is a key partner for the United States.