Spotlight on Schools
 A student poses a question at the Council's Panel Discussion on "Religion and Politics in the Muslim World," hosted by North Allegheny Senior High School. |
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June 30: Deadline for application renewals
July 1: New applications accepted
June 16, 2008
Summer Seminar on World Affairs for Students
June 16-20
The Summer Seminar on World Affairs is a one-week, intensive look at some of the major current international issues confronting the United States in its political, economic, and security relations with the rest of the world.
June 24, 2008
11th Annual Summer Institute for Teachers: Teaching Contemporary Global Issues
June 24 - 26
A three-day workshop combining presentations on contemporary world affairs, small group problem solving exercises, and lesson-planning sessions with direct application to your curriculum.
| "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
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May 21, 2008
Great Decisions: Private Philanthropy
Can private donors like Warren Buffet and Bill Gates be more effective than governments in tackling world problems?
June 3, 2008
Looking Past Today: Staying Competitive in a Changing Global Economy
How can the U.S. attract and generate investment and innovation in our ever-changing global economy?
June 18, 2008
Great Decisions: Latin America
What challenges confront U.S. policy in Latin America?
September 24, 2008
Great Decisions: China
What is China’s current role in the world?
October 22, 2008
Great Decisions: Talking with our Enemies
Is engagement with nations like Cuba, North Korea and Iran a good idea?
November 19, 2008
Great Decisions: Iraq End-Game
How will U.S. decisions about continued engagement affect Iraq and the Middle East?
Features
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Save the Date!
June 26, 2008
Changing Risk Environment For Global Business
Guest Speaker: Lord Peter Levene, Chairman Lloyd’s of London
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Council in the News
South Side program lets students expand their world
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Ex-envoy: Rigid Serbia can't accept free Kosovo
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Worldwide battle for energy discussed at the University of Pittsburgh
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Private Sector: Germany on the Mon
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Students gain insight on foreign policies, upcoming election
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Others' Programs of Special Interest
Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival
May 9-18, 2008
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Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show
May 10 - 11, 2008
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Volunteers Needed: Naturalization Oath Ceremony
May 29, 2008
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Canada Night at PNC Park
June 20, 2008
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Chatham University Global Focus
Year of Europe: Germany
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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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