Events

World Affairs Council of Charlotte WACC Business Breakfast (November 11, 2015)

George V. Brown, Director, Renewable Strategy and Policy, Duke Energy "Preparing for a Renewable Energy Future" Brown_George_5x7_Color Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and George Brown, Director of Renewable Strategy and Policy at Duke Energy's renewable generation development group. He is responsible for developing business strategy and related policy initiatives for Duke Energy's Regulated Utilities organization. Renewable energy is on the forefront of environmental, economic and business discussions. George Brown will share about Duke Energy's strategies and policies as they relate to advancing renewable energy efforts in the Charlotte region.

World Affairs Council of Charlotte WACC Business Breakfast (November 11, 2015)2024-07-31T01:14:00-04:00

WACC Speaker Series with Major General Michael J. Kingsley, Chief of Staff, AFRICOM (October 14th, 2015)

World Affairs Council of Charlotte Speaker Series (October 14th, 2015) Major General Michael J. Kingsley Chief of Staff, United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) major-general-michael-j-kingsleyJoin the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 14th as we host Major General Michael J. Kingsley, Chief of Staff of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) who will discuss the global security issues in Africa as it relates to the regular political turmoil in the region, the spread of emergent health threats across borders and the growth of groups like Boko Haram that promote terror and constant crisis in the African continent.

WACC Speaker Series with Major General Michael J. Kingsley, Chief of Staff, AFRICOM (October 14th, 2015)2024-08-06T09:34:11-04:00

WACC CEO Series with Michael Tarwater, CEO of Carolinas HealthCare System (October 8th, 2015)

Michael Tarwater Chief Executive Officer, Carolinas HealthCare Systems michael_tarwaterJoin the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 8th as we host Michael Tarwater, CEO of Carolinas HealthCare System who will discuss the role of Carolinas HealthCare in the global health arena and how its providing world-class healthcare service to our region. Michael Tarwater’s vision allowed Carolinas HealthCare System to develop an appropriate level of presence in promoting quality healthcare for people around the world. In collaboration with the Heineman Foundation of Charlotte, the Carolinas HealthCare System International Medical Outreach Program (IMO) is delivering medical assistance globally by establishing sustainable healthcare in underserved areas such as Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe.

WACC CEO Series with Michael Tarwater, CEO of Carolinas HealthCare System (October 8th, 2015)2024-07-31T01:14:05-04:00

WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Lyle Goldstein (September 17)

World Affairs Council of Charlotte Speaker Series (Sept. 17th, 2015) Dr. Lyle Goldstein, Associate Professor, China Maritime Studies Institute (CMS), US Naval Academy Author of "Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry" lylegoldsteinJoin the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on September 17th as we host Dr. Lyle Goldstein, Associate Professor at the China Maritime Studies Institute (CMS) within the US Naval Academy, who will discuss his newest book, "Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry." Though a US–China conflict is far from inevitable, major tensions are building in the Asia-Pacific region. These strains are the result of historical enmity, cultural divergence, and deep ideological estrangement, not to mention apprehensions fueled by geopolitical competition and the closely related “security dilemma.”

WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Lyle Goldstein (September 17)2024-07-31T01:14:09-04:00

Private Dinner: An Evening with Dr. Lyle Goldstein (September 16th)

PRIVATE DINNER: An Evening with Dr. Lyle Goldstein, Associate Professor, China Maritime Studies Institute (CMS), US Naval Academy Author of "Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry" September 16th lylegoldsteinJoin the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Wednesday, September 16th for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion and private dinner with Dr. Lyle Goldstein, author of "Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry."

Private Dinner: An Evening with Dr. Lyle Goldstein (September 16th)2024-08-06T09:34:11-04:00

Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest (November 18, 2015)

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host WorldQuest together with Academic WorldQuest, our high school version of WQ, for the 6th 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.

Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest (November 18, 2015)2024-07-31T01:14:17-04:00

The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC): Global Social at Vida Cantina

Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) to network and mingle with young professionals of various international careers and backgrounds while enjoying drinks and appetizers at Vida Cantina on August 27th from 6-8 p.m. Meet, greet and network with other internationally-minded young professionals in the Charlotte area.

The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC): Global Social at Vida Cantina2024-07-31T01:14:22-04:00

The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC) Partner Event: 3rd Annual Young Professionals Multi-Group Mixer at the Fillmore Charlotte

The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC) Partner Event: 3rd Annual Young Professionals Multi-Group Mixer at the Fillmore Charlotte

The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the WACC) Partner Event: 3rd Annual Young Professionals Multi-Group Mixer at the Fillmore Charlotte2016-06-09T08:44:39-04:00

WACC Annual Meeting with U.S. Ambassador Mark Erwin (1999-2001), (June 17th, 2015)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on June 17th with U.S. Ambassador Mark Erwin who will share his perspectives on the renewed diplomatic ties between Cuba and the United States. In addition, he will address future opportunities for economic and cultural opportunities for the two nations while providing his assessment on the challenges that will arise as Cuba and the U.S. normalize relations. On April 11, 2015, Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro shook hands at the Summit of the Americas in Panama, marking the first meeting between a U.S. and Cuban head of state since the two countries cut their ties in 1961. This inaugural meeting came four months after the President announced that the U.S. would restore diplomatic ties with Cuba.

WACC Annual Meeting with U.S. Ambassador Mark Erwin (1999-2001), (June 17th, 2015)2024-07-31T01:14:26-04:00
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