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Karima Bennoune: Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here; The Side of Terrorism that Does Not Make Headlines

Austin International School 4001 Adelphi Lane, Austin, TX, United States

Karima Bennoune, an international human rights lawyer and activist, drew on experience, fieldwork, and interviews with Muslim writers, activists, and educators to create a book where the untold stories of those that fight the rise of Islamic fundamentalism can find a voice. Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here is the product of over 300 interviews of citizens […]

An Evening with RICK STEVES

The Paramount Theatre Austin, TX, United States

World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with Paramount Theatre presents RICK STEVES Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel. Producer of more than 50 guidebooks, host of America's most popular travel series on public television as well as a weekly hour-long national public radio show and […]

Austin International Trivia Night

Austin International School 4001 Adelphi Lane, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin presents a fun event for world affairs-minded people like you!  On February 12 we will be holding Austin International Trivia Night. Have fun and show off your skills in geography, current events, global affairs, world leaders and international culture. We will have prizes for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd […]

$10

William K. Davis: “The World We Want”

Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join the United Nations Association of Austin and the World Affairs Council for “The World We Want,” with Mr. Will Davis, Director of the UNDP Representation Office in Washington, D.C. This event is complimentary and open to the public, but space is limited. Will is the Director of the UNDP Representation Office and is the […]

Free

Ambassador Joseph Stafford: The Making of Argo

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

The Making of Argo: The real life story of the 1979 Tehran hostage crisis as experienced by two Americans who lived through it.  Please join the World Affairs Council of Austin to welcome Ambassador Joseph Stafford and his wife, Kathleen, for an unforgettable night of storytelling. In 1979, newly minted foreign service officer Joseph Stafford […]

Free

Innovative Applications for Globally Emerging Clean Energy and Water Technologies for Micro-Communities

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The Embassy of the Republic of France's Service for Science and Technology is organizing a series of French-American Climate Talks (FACTs) across North-America.  On November 13th, Austin will be the host city for these discussions on international collaboration.  Showcase projects include our sister, the City of Angers. 9:00am     Introductions - Sujiro Seam, Consul […]

Free

Public Discussion Featuring EU Ambassador to the United States, David O’Sullivan

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

"Transatlantic Relations & Global Challenges: What's on the Agenda for 2016?" David O'Sullivan took up his post as European Union Ambassador to the United States in November 2014. A long-time EU official, he has previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the newly-created European External Action Service now led by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, […]

Free

Hungarian MP, Zoltán Kész Discusses Hungary at the Crossroads

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

A long-term advocate of liberty, democracy, tolerance and free market values, Zoltán Kész won by a great margin the by-election held in the West-Hungarian town of Veszprém on 22 February, 2015.  In his victory speech, MP Kész stressed that although he and the supporting parties have many differences, all of them are working for the […]

Free

Shifting Geopolitics and Security among Major Powers: China, Russia, and the United States

St. Edwards University, Carter Auditorium 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward's University, a distinguished panel of specialists representing China, Russia, the United States and Europe will discuss shifting geopolitics and security among these major powers. The panel will feature the following participants: Dr. Artyom Lukin, Professor, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok; Dr. Gao Fei, Professor, […]

Academic WorldQuest

Harmony School of Political Science 13415 FM 620N, Austin, TX, United States

Each year, Academic WorldQuest seeks to inform and engage high school teens and their teachers across the country in global affairs. More than 4,000 students participate and test their knowledge of international affairs, global current event issues, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition is invited to participate at the national contest in […]

Austin International Trivia Night 2nd Edition

Ginger Man 301 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin's annual event for global affairs-minded people like you! On March 3rd we will be presenting Austin International Trivia Night for adults. Have fun and show off your skills in geography, current events, global affairs, world leaders and international culture. Compete against your friends and colleagues in 8 rounds of […]

$22.09

Global Business Series: Successful Cross Cultural Negotiation

ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor) 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Based on the 6D Model of Prof. Geert Hofstede, Salvador Apud will explain how the key components of a negotiation process are affected by the cultural background of the negotiators. In today’s globalized business environment, it is common to find ourselves negotiating or executing business deals with partners from different cultural backgrounds. Cultural misunderstandings can […]

Impact thu Innovation Forum

Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, Tech Ranch, New Venture Institute, the City of Austin, 3D Innovation Labs, and Global Ascent Partners in celebrating the launch of iTi with a series of pitches from startups around the world whose ventures are focused on making a social and global impact through their innovation.  Learn more […]

Global Business Series: International Dimensions of Strong Corporate Cultures

ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor) 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Studies consistently show that the most engaged and innovative organizations, whether in the United States or elsewhere, tend to be the most successful. What do the cultures of these companies have in common? This presentation provides five foundational keys to a strong business culture and provide ways to bring these attributes to your own businesses. […]

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