Spotlight on Schools
 World Affairs Council volunteers May Lebo and Fiona Awitta teach students about Kenya at a recent international festival. |
The Winston Churchill Seminar Series
November 1, 2008
The Winston Churchill Seminar Series is designed to encourage inquiry into Winston Churchill’s leadership, statesmanship, vision, and boldness in the cause of peace and liberty. Click here to download the flyer.
Global Travel Scholarship Program
World Affairs Council celebrates five years of transforming students' lives through its Global Travel Scholarship Program. Click here to read more!
November 11, 2008
38th World Affairs Institute for Student Leaders: The New Administration - Foreign Policy Challenges
The World Affairs Institute is an annual daylong conference held in cooperation with Rotary International.
November 17, 2008
Panel Discussion for Secondary School Students: The World is Changing … Are You Ready? Succeeding in the Age of Globalization
A panel of prominent global business leaders will discuss intercultural skills, critical languages, new business practices, and the changing global marketplace.
| "America's success abroad is founded on the rock of an informed and involved public. …World Affairs Councils play an extraordinarily important role in connecting the American people to American foreign policy." - Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell |
Upcoming Programs
October 14, 2008
WorldQuest:
How Well Do You Know Your World?
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is celebrating its fifth year of WorldQuest! Recruit your team of international trivia all-stars and join us for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition.
October 21, 2008
Great Decisions: Diplomacy, Talking with Our Enemies
Is engagement with nations like Cuba, North Korea and Iran a good idea?
October 23, 2008
Economics Update Breakfast
The breakfast presentation will include an overview of developments in the U.S. and global economy and the implications for U.S. businesses.
October 30, 2008
Luncheon Discussion Group: Brazil – U.S. Relations,
Bilateral, Regional & Global Agendas
Regional stability, economics and trade, and environmental and energy issues are all at the forefront of the Brazil's international agenda.
November 10, 2008
World Affairs Institute Dinner: The New Administration, Foreign Policy Challenges
The World Affairs council of Pittsburgh cordially invites you to attend a special dinner on the eve of the 38th Annual World Affairs Institute in honor of our special guest speakers.
November 18, 2008
Great Decisions: Iraq End-Game
How will U.S. decisions about continued engagement affect Iraq and the Middle East?
Features
 For details of our broadband empowered learning tools and our broadband outreach initiative: click here. |
The Global Economy: A World of Change, A World of Challenge
February 18-21, 2009
World Affairs Councils of America's National Conference
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Dan Brutto, President, UPS International addresses students at Mt. Lebanon High School
Staying Competitive in a Globalized World
This program is available online. Click here to view the program.
Diversity and Global Competitiveness
Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO of the Toronto Community Foundation discusses diversity and global competitiveness in this radio interview.
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Listen to our radio program: click here.
Poll Finds Americans Support Major Changes in U.S. Foreign Policy
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs conducted survey to gauge American attitudes on foreign and domestic policy issues. Click here for the complete report.
Others' Programs of Special Interest
October 20, 2008
Greening the Economy, Fringe or Core Business?
Dean Ernst von Weizsaecker, Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
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October 21, 2008
Redirecting Technological Progress: Greener, Profitable, Sustainable
Dean Ernst von Weizsaecker, Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
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October 22, 2008
Current Foreign Policy Challenges facing Europe and the United States: Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia
Hans-Ulrich Klose, Member of the German Bundestag and Chairman of the German-American Parliamentary Group
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October 23, 2008
Transnational Challenges to Security
Brian Katulis, Center for American Progress
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The Year of the Americas: Brazil
Chatham University
Council in the News
Weathering the storm: Former Ariba chief
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About Us
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
To promote, on a non-partisan basis, understanding of important international issues, throughout the community and with a special focus on the region's secondary schools. Learn more about the Council.
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