Spotlight on Schools
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The Pittsburgh Allderdice team celebrates their first-place finish at the Council's Academic WorldQuest Competition. They will travel to Washington D.C. in April to represent the region at the national competition.
February 22, 2010
Regional Seminar for Students
Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security
Grove City College
As a nation, we face security challenges and decisions that will shape our relations with both traditional great powers and new emerging powers. Join our panelists as they discuss the outlook for 2010.
February 22, 2010
Regional Seminar for Students
Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security
South Side Area H.S
As a nation, we face security challenges and decisions that will shape our relations with both traditional great powers and new emerging powers. Join our panelists as they discuss the outlook for 2010.
February 23, 2010
Regional Seminar for Students
Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security
Mt. Lebanon H.S.
As a nation, we face security challenges and decisions that will shape our relations with both traditional great powers and new emerging powers. Join our panelists as they discuss the outlook for 2010.
February 24, 2010
National Security Briefing for Teachers
Keeping the Peace
Challenges Facing National Security
As a nation, we face security challenges and decisions that will shape our relations with both traditional great powers and new emerging powers. Join our panelists as they discuss the outlook for 2010.
February 25, 2010
Regional Seminar for Students
Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security
Hempfield Area Senior H.S.
As a nation, we face security challenges and decisions that will shape our relations with both traditional great powers and new emerging powers. Join our panelists as they discuss the outlook for 2010.
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Upcoming Programs
February 22, 2010
Webcast and Luncheon Discussion Group
The U.S. and the EU: From Pittsburgh to the G-20 Summits in 2010
The transatlantic alliance is crucial in defining the way forward. How are Europe and the U.S. working together on the recovery of the global economy? What are our shared goals in promoting energy sustainability and effectively tackling climate change?
February 22, 2010
Special Welcome Program
U.S. Army War College Eisenhower Fellows
Please join the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in welcoming our special guests, the U.S. Army War College Eisenhower Fellows
February 24, 2010
Great Decisions: The U.S. and the Persian Gulf
Now more than ever, the Persian Gulf region offers many difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers. Join us as we discuss these issues from a security perspective with Eisenhower Fellows of the U.S. Army War College.
April 29, 2010
Luncheon Discussion: Mexico, Meeting the Challenges of Economic Recovery and Expanded Organized Crime
Mexico is one of the United States' top trading partners and is a powerful economic force in Latin America. How will Mexico respond to its current domestic and foreign policy challenges in the context of its relationship with the U.S.?
Features
Watch Now: Connecting with Africa’s Youth
Click on the video above to watch part of an interview with Dana Gold, Program Director, Infinite Family Infinite Family: Connecting with Africa’s Youth. To listen to the complete interview on Pittsburgh KQV Global Press Conference, click here.
Pittsburgh KQV Global Press Conference is the Council's weekly radio show, airing on KQV News Radio AM 1410 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Click here to view all of our KQV interviews.
Administrative and Office Assistant Opening
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh welcomes — and relies upon — the effort of a small and devoted team. Would you like to join us? The Council has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. Click here for details.
Watch Now: Energy, The Future of Oil and Natural Gas
What roles will renewable fuel sources as well as oil and natural gas play as our nation -- along with the international community -- looks to meet energy demands? Sara Banaszak, Senior Economist, American Petroleum Institute, discusses these issues during the Jan. 27th webcast.
Click here to listen to our latest interviews.
Educational Travel for Teachers
Over the summer, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh took 11 educators to Europe for two weeks. While abroad, the teachers visited Brussels, Vienna, and Bratislava to learn more about Europe and the European Union. Here are some of their thoughts from the trip.
Council in the News
Allderdice heads to national competition in Washington
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World Affairs Council brings Europe to area students at convention center
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Gateway teens enthused about ending world hunger
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World Affairs leader focuses on lessons learned at G-20
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