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SUMMARY:Networking Reception with Austrian Startups
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Office of Science and Technology Austria (OSTA) and 3 Day Startup\, join us as we celebrate Austrian entrepreneurship at the #AustriaIs networking reception\, hosted by OSTA Washington in honor of the 3 Day Startup Austria to Austin Student Startup Exchange.  Austria to Austin is a intense\, high energy two-week exchange where eighteen standout Austrian university students will start early stage companies and become innovation bridges between the U.S. and Austria. \nHear from industry experts and young internationally minded Austrian entrepreneurs alike\, as they elaborate on their early stage companies\, and learn more about their plans to become innovation bridges between the U.S. and Austria! \nDelicious Austrian food\, drink and conversation awaits you! Join us at #AustriaIs!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/networking-reception-with-austrian-startups/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160711T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T143807Z
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SUMMARY:Zika Outbreak: The NGO Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive briefing by Kate Dischino\, Director of Emergency Programs with AmeriCares. \nAmeriCares is a health-focused nonprofit that has been helping people affected by poverty or disaster for over 35 years\, including survivors of Ebola\, cholera and other epidemics. Kate Dischino\, director of emergency programs at AmeriCares\, is on the front lines of disease outbreaks and natural disasters\, often deploying to crisis zones on a moment’s notice to lead field teams\, coordinate aid deliveries and implement emergency programs that save lives. Kate will discuss the origin of Zika and the current state of the crisis\, what is being done to reduce the impact of the virus and how AmeriCares is confronting the outbreak in Latin America. \nAs director of emergency programs\, Kate oversees AmeriCares responses to domestic and international emergencies. She is often deployed to disaster zones on a moment’s notice to lead field teams\, coordinate aid deliveries and implement emergency programs that meet survivors’ health needs. \nSince joining AmeriCares in 2012\, Kate has been on the frontlines of dozens of emergencies including Hurricane Sandy (2012)\, the 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes\, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (2013) and the Nepal earthquake (2015). A certified emergency manager\, she plays a pivotal role in the design of AmeriCares emergency programs including a psychosocial workshop for frontline health workers responding to emergencies and a training program for pediatricians treating children affected by disasters. In 2015\, Kate oversaw the creation of AmeriCares first disaster preparedness guide for free and charitable clinics to help ensure safety net health facilities can continue operating during emergencies. \nKate’s disaster response work with AmeriCares has taken her to Fiji\, Mexico\, Nepal\, the Philippines\, Saipan\, Vanuatu\, and all across the United States. \nA leader in the emergency response field\, Kate currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters where she is a member of the Executive Committee and chairman of the Disaster Health Committee. She also participated in the development of the 2014 National Health Security Preparedness Index as a subject matter expert. \nPrior to joining AmeriCares\, Kate served as the associate director of Save the Children’s Domestic Emergencies Unit where she built partnerships and strengthened the emergency management program. She earned a master’s degree in international administration from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree in international studies and Spanish from Muhlenberg College. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/zika-and-americas-response/
LOCATION:WeWork\, 600 Congress Avenue 15th Floor\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,cultural,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20160622T204213Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Month Press Conference & Reception
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the City of Austin’s Commission on Immigrant Affairs\, and FWD.US\, join us at this event as we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.  Please be sure to register via the link below.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/immigrant-heritage-month-press-conference-reception/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T163000
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CREATED:20160616T024156Z
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SUMMARY:Embassy Briefing Featuring South Africa's Ambassador to the USA\, H.E. Mr. MNINWA JOHANNES MAHLANGU
DESCRIPTION:H.E. Mr. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu\, South Africa’s Ambassador to the USA\, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing. \nAmbassador Mahlangu is one of the leaders who played a critical role in the process leading up to the first democratic South Africa. Between 1991 and 1994\, he was a negotiator at the Congress for Democratic South Africa (CODESA) and the Multiparty Negotiation Forum. In 1993\, he became the Co-Chairperson of these bodies. From 1993 to 1994 he was a member of South Africa’s Transitional Executive Council. \nAfter the first democratic elections in 1994\, he joined the National Assembly in the Parliament of South Africa as a representative of the African National Congress. He became a member of the Constitutional Assembly (CA)\, the body that drafted the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. As a member of the CA\, he chaired the Core Group of the Theme Committee on Chapter 4 dealing with Parliament. During his tenure as a Member of the National Assembly he also served as Chairperson of House Committees. \nIn 2002\, he was elected Permanent Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament. After the third democratic elections in 2004\, he was re-elected Permanent Deputy Chairperson of the Council. In 2005 he was elected the Chairperson of the NCOP and was re-elected in 2009. He served in this position until the fifth democratic elections in 2014. \nHe has represented South Africa in many international platforms\, including the UN and G20 Speakers Conferences. He was the leader of the South African Parliament’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament. His duties in this continental body included serving in the Committee on Rules\, Privileges and Discipline. He has held the positions of Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region) and President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (International) respectively. \n  \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive exclusive invitations to private events.  Membership information is available at: www.wacaustin.org/membership
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/embassy-briefing-featuring-south-africas-ambassador-to-the-usa-h-e-mr-mninwa-johannes-mahlangu/
LOCATION:EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY\, Austin\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Africa,Ambassador,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160603T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160603T130000
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Discussion with Larry Tabash
DESCRIPTION:Larry Tabash is a Senior International Trade Specialist and Middle East expert for the U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service in Austin\, TX. He has held positions overseas with both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State as a Senior Business Advisor in Iraq working on infrastructure development and capacity building. He has traveled throughout the Middle East and Europe and worked extensively in those markets assisting companies in finding suitable American partners. He has led trade missions to Asia and the Middle East. A native of Washington\, DC. \nMr. Tabash’s personal and career pursuits have taken him to over 40 countries in the Americas\, Europe\, Africa\, and Asia. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1998\, he worked as a Senior Project Manager for Visa Interactive which later became Integrion Financial Network\, a start-up electronic bill payment company in Reston\, Virginia and for Riggs National Bank as a Senior Sales & Service Representative and Loan Officer. Larry also worked as a Program Officer for AMIDEAST Inc.\, where he administered USAID and privately-funded training programs and worked on business development for the organization. He has more than 20 years of experience in international trade\, business\, and banking. \nLarry earned both his bachelor’s degree in International Studies and his master’s degree in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University in Fairfax\, Virginia.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-discussion/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20151104T021932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160314T195903Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Helping Texas Businesses Access The World’s Largest Economic Zone \nIn its 5th year\, the Texas-EU Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses\, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the EU. The summit builds on that footprint\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic development organizations while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \nEvent sponsors include: \nThe Barbo Osher Pro Suecia Foundation Endowment\, \nThe European Union Delegation to the USA\, and \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center at St. Edwards University\, \nThe International Business Institute at Austin Community College\, \nThe World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/fifth-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, 500 E. 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20160220T014125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195422Z
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Immigration’s Impact on Austin Businesses & Startups
DESCRIPTION:As Austin businesses and startups continue to become increasingly global\, the practical necessity of needing to hire and transfer highly-skilled professionals from foreign countries to Austin is becoming extremely important.  Join Immigration Attorney\, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on the impact of immigration on Austin businesses and our growing startup scene.  Jason will explore how businesses are managing employment-immigration challenges\, what changes may be on the horizon for U.S. immigration reform\, and what lies ahead for international businesses and startups seeking to expand to Austin. \nThis is a brown bag lunch and learn series.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH. \nJason Finkelman is an Immigration Attorney working at the forefront of immigration law to assist international individuals with obtaining work visas\, lawful permanent residence (“green cards”)\, and U.S. citizenship.  He handles a variety of employment-based and family-based immigration matters for both U.S. and foreign companies\, investors\, startups\, entrepreneurs\, skilled workers\, executives\, families and students.  Jason provides cutting-edge immigration legal services to clients across a wide-range of industries including high-tech\, semiconductor\, healthcare\, higher education\, energy\, oil and gas\, import/export\, research\, video game\, as well as professional athletics\, music\, and entertainment to help them meet their immigration goals.  Please visit www.finkelmanlaw.com for more information on his services.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-immigrations-impact-on-austin-businesses-startups/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20160318T020909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T022306Z
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SUMMARY:Comparative Global/Regional Migration and Displacement Challenges: Exploring Security & Moral Dimensions
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center for Excellence at St. Edward’s University\, panels considering the academic and policy dimensions of contemporary migration challenges from a comparative perspective\, focusing particularly on issues and case studies in Europe\, Eurasia\, and U.S.-Mexico/Central America.  Experts will present research findings from these regions and consider the moral and security dimensions of migration management. Speakers will be announced in the coming weeks including St. Edward’s and University of Texas\, Austin faculty as well as other distinguished experts of the United States\, Europe\, and Eurasia. \nThis will be the second conference event on transatlantic security funded by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Program grant in cooperation with the Center for European Studies and Center for Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies at University of Texas\, Austin. The conference panel sessions will be held throughout the day with opportunities for students and members of the community to participate. \nLimited seating available\, please RSVP to kozmetskycenter@stedwards.edu
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/comparative-globalregional-migration-and-displacement-challenges-exploring-security-moral-dimensions/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Carter Auditorium\, 3001 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20150812T173302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T011801Z
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SUMMARY:Author's Night: Sharon Schweitzer Presents 'Access to Asia'
DESCRIPTION:‘Sharon Schweitzer\, JD is an international etiquette expert\, corporate trainer\, Kirkus-acclaimed and Best-selling author of Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust\, Inspiring Respect & Creating Long Lasting Business Relationships. Sharon’s dynamic\, engaging and interactive delivery includes her humorous experiences in 60 countries on seven continents.\nSharon provides organizations\, law firms\, universities and executive teams with practical techniques to improve business communication and increase revenue. Topics: Global Leadership\, Global Competence Assessment\, Cross-Cultural Communication\, Multi-Cultural Sales and Marketing\, International Manners and Etiquette.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/book-discussion-sharon-schweitzer-presents-access-to-asia/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Business Center Board Room\, ACC Highland Business Center\, 2nd Floor Board Room\, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,Business,cultural,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160401T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20160318T153742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T021828Z
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: International Dimensions of Strong Corporate Cultures
DESCRIPTION: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. These keys include: \n\nConnect\nDevelop\nDiscover\nCollaborate\nTransform\n\nA strong\, articulated culture allows you to clearly align how you do business with partners and clients no matter where they are located. It gives a clear path to mutually beneficial understandings on day-to-day interactions. By having a clear vision of “how we do things\,” we can more effectively bridge and overcome differences at all levels. \nCome to learn\, share\, and connect with the amazing Austin international community. Let’s each increase our effectiveness in creating successful international businesses that positively impact the world. \nREAD CARRIE’S BLOG POST. \nThis is a brown bag lunch and learn series.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH. \n_______________ \nCarrie Vanston leads Corporate Cultures That Rock which helps organizations maximize purpose and connection to create better performance and profit with a strong view to the future. She is a consummate connector who enjoys bringing people together to connect\, collaborate\, and grow. She is developer of “Five Keys to an Engaged & Innovative Culture” and co-author of the award-winning book MINITRENDS: How Innovators & Entrepreneurs Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends. Her Five Keys feature placed #4 in the “Top 10 Articles of 2015” in Texas CEO Magazine. \nShe directed TFI’s popular MiniTrends Conference Series with the themes “The Integration of Profit & Social Responsibility\,” “Insight\, Innovation & Strategy\,” and “Translating Emerging Trends into Business Opportunities.” \nCarrie enjoys speaking on creating and growing strong cultures with presentations at events including Investing with Impact Conference; WorldFuture 2015; RISE Conference; Latin America Regional Project\, Women in Technology Multi-Regional Project; Product Camp; The University of Texas SAGE Program; Central Texas World Future Society\, West Point Society\, TFI Technology Forecasting Conference\, and IEEE CTCN.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-international-dimensions-of-strong-corporate-cultures/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,Business,cultural,educational,Global Business Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T033614Z
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SUMMARY:Impact thu Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 about Austin organizations engaged in global Social Good projects. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/impact-thru-innovation-forum/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20160202T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195744Z
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Successful Cross Cultural Negotiation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn today’s globalized business environment\, it is common to find ourselves negotiating or executing business deals with partners from different cultural backgrounds. \nCultural misunderstandings can negatively impact a company’s bottom line.  Examples of blunders resulting in lost business are on the rise.  \nAttendees will learn how to properly prepare for a successful cross cultural negotiation. \nAs a practical example\, Salvador will apply this framework\, to a case where US and Mexican negotiators are involved. \nThe Q&A session will allow participants to expand the application to other cultural backgrounds. \n  \nThis is a brown bag lunch and learn series.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH. \n  \nSalvador Apud is the CEO of US-Mexico Consulting (www.usmexicoconsulting.com ) and of ITIM America (www.itimamerica.com ) based out of Austin\, TX USA\, also a Board Member & Consultant.   Salvador has more than 35 years of experience as a consultant\, entrepreneur and academic researcher makes him a uniquely qualified consultant in the global arena.\nSalvador’s work in Cross Cultural Competence\, focuses on providing consultancy\, executive coaching and training for Global Corporations (Fortune 500) and Public Institutions to develop: Intercultural Competency in the areas of Communication\, Management\, Team Building-Leadership\, Strategy & Policy implementation\, and Executive Coaching. Organizational Culture years of due diligence to support Post Merger Integration of M&A & Change Management projects.\nSalvador’s clients include: Accenture\, US Air Force\, Unilever\, Alfa Laval\, Petrobras\, Ecopetrol\, Textron\, The Corporate Reputation Institute\, NII Holdings\, Berlitz Cross Cultural\, IBM\, LexisNexis\, Experian\, NBA\, Merck\, CIBA\, John Mansfield\, IFL The Swedish Institute of Management\, Philips Semiconductors\, Robert Bosh\, Bayer\, Dell Latin America\, GTZ\, Hoogovens Technical Services and many others.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/successful-cross-cultural-negotiation/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
CREATED:20160110T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T212858Z
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SUMMARY:Austin International Trivia Night 2nd Edition
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s annual event for global affairs-minded people like you! \nOn 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. \nCompete against your friends and colleagues in 8 rounds of international themed trivia! Teams of 2 – 5 people can register for $20 per team.  Teams will have the opportunity to win prizes from local Austin businesses.  Proceeds of this event will support the winning team of high school students who will be competing in Washington\, DC at the national Academic WorldQuest! This year\, the World Affairs Council of Austin is happy to host this event with Go Global ATX! \n\nGather your team\, and register now. \n\nTHIS EVENT SUPPORTS ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-international-trivia-night-2nd-edition/
LOCATION:Ginger Man\, 301 Lavaca Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162631
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SUMMARY:Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION: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 Washington DC.  Our competition consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions about specific global themes. \nSchools can register teams of 4 students in grades 9 – 12\, however; the contest is especially relevant to students in World Geography\, AP Human Geography and Economics. \nOur competition is scheduled for Saturday\, February 27th at Harmony School of Political Science. \nAWQ is a terrific opportunity to engage your students in global affairs and compete against fellow high school students in the area.  We have had great success and participation in this event in past years and want to make it even bigger this year! \nHigh school coaches and student teams of four can register at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/TUqxSy0nCA \n  \nSUPPORT THE WINNING TEAM’S TRIP TO WASHINGTON\, D.C. AT OUR TRIVIA NIGHT. MORE INFO AT http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-international-trivia-night-2nd-edition/ \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/academic-worldquest/
LOCATION:Harmony School of Political Science\, 13415 FM 620N\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20160110T223228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T034725Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Geopolitics and Security among Major Powers: China\, Russia\, and the United States
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe panel will feature the following participants: \nDr. Artyom Lukin\, Professor\, Far Eastern Federal University\, Vladivostok; \nDr. Gao Fei\, Professor\, China Foreign Affairs University\, Beijing; \nDr. Igor Zevelev\, Director\, MacArthur Foundation\, Moscow; \nDr. Alexei Voskressenski\, Dean\, Moscow State Institute of International Relations; \nDr. Matthew Rojansky\, Director\, Kennan Institute\, Woodrow Wilson Center; \nDr. Paul Bolt\, Professor\, United States Air Force Academy; and \nDr. Detlef Puhl\, Senior Advisor\, North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/shifting-geopolitics-and-security-among-major-powers-china-russia-and-the-united-states/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Carter Auditorium\, 3001 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,diplomatic,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20151123T200158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T035041Z
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SUMMARY:Hungarian MP\, Zoltán Kész Discusses Hungary at the Crossroads
DESCRIPTION: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 same fundamental values of democracy.  Zoltán Kész’s victory shattered the two-third majority of governing party Fidesz in Hungary’s parliament.  \n  \nZoltán Kész\, born 1974 in Veszprem (Hungary)\, worked as a guest lecturer at ELTE University.  He also taught history in the USA\, and English in Hungary. Besides teaching\, he is also an entrepreneur and translator.  MP Kész is founder (2011) and director of Free Market Foundation.  The mission of Free Market Foundation is to represent\, defend\, and advance classical liberal values\, ideas and policies in Hungary\, and among speakers of the Hungarian language.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/hungarian-mp-zoltan-kesz-discusses-hungary-at-the-crossroads/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Business Center Board Room\, ACC Highland Business Center\, 2nd Floor Board Room\, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20151111T164203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151111T165521Z
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SUMMARY:Public Discussion Featuring EU Ambassador to the United States\, David O'Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:“Transatlantic Relations & Global Challenges: What’s on the Agenda for 2016?” \nDavid 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\, as EU Commission Director General for Trade (2005-2010)\, Secretary General (2000-2005)\, and Director General for Education and Training.  He began his diplomatic career in the Irish Foreign Ministry and spent four years in the EU Commission’s Delegation to Japan.   He is a graduate of Trinity College\, Dublin and the College of Europe (Bruges) and holds Honorary Doctorates from the Dublin Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin.  He was awarded the EU Transatlantic Business Award by the American Chamber of Commerce in 2014. \nSponsored by The Center for European Studies; World Affairs Council of Austin; Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies; Center for International Business Education and Research; LBJ School of Public Affairs; The Institute for Historical Studies in the Department of History; and the Consulate General of Ireland\, Austin. \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2015\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nThe talk will take place in Room 203 on the conference side (west side) of the AT&T Executive Eucation and Conference Center (1900 University Avenue\, Austin\, 78712). \nParking\nParking is available in the AT&T Parking Garage (entrance on the south side of the building) for a fee. There are also Pay-to-Park spaces along University Avenue. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to validate parking. \nThere is no other cost for this event\, but RSVPs are required.  RSVP via the link below.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/public-discussion-featuring-eu-ambassador-to-the-united-states-david-osullivan/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20151111T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T040548Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Applications for Globally Emerging Clean Energy and Water Technologies for Micro-Communities
DESCRIPTION: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. \n9:00am     Introductions\n– Sujiro Seam\, Consul General of France in Houston\n– Steve Adler\, Mayor of Austin\, TX\n– Christophe Bechu\, Mayor of Angers\, France\n– Michel Salomon\, President & CEO\, SM2D Inc. \n9:45am     Clean Energy Climate Round Table\n– Kathleen Baireuther\, Executive Director\, CleanTX\n– Arnaud Uzabiaga\, Business Development\, boostHEAT\n– Marc-Alain Behar\, VP Business development\, Solairedirect\n– Moderated by Philippe Leonard\, CEO\, Urban Wind Design \n10:45am     Clean Water Climate Round Table\n– Billy Roberts\, VP Drinking Water Applications\, Omni Water Solutions\n– Bernard Benayoun\, CEO\, Bamboo for Water\n– Serge Bellulo\, CEO\, Serbel\n– Moderated by Thomas Ortman\, CEO\, Concurrent Design \n11:30am     Closing Statements\n– Peter Beck\, Associate Professor\, St. Edward’s University \nPlease register via the link below.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/innovative-applications-for-globally-emerging-clean-energy-and-water-technologies-for-micro-communities/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consulate General of France":MAILTO:infos.houston-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20150323T044945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T044147Z
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SUMMARY:Ambassador Joseph Stafford: The Making of Argo
DESCRIPTION:The Making of Argo: The real life story of the 1979 Tehran hostage crisis as experienced by two Americans who lived through it. \n\nPlease join the World Affairs Council of Austin to welcome Ambassador Joseph Stafford and his wife\, Kathleen\, for an unforgettable night of storytelling.\n\nIn 1979\, newly minted foreign service officer Joseph Stafford and his new wife Kathleen\, a visa processor\, were stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran\, Iran. Within months\, student revolutionaries protesting Iranian-American relations stormed the embassy\, taking 60 people hostage in a standoff that lasted 444 days. Six embassy workers narrowly escaped out the back door\, hidden by umbrellas in the rain and secreted off into hiding. Joe and Kathy were two of them.\n\nWe hope to see our members and friends to learn from and re-imagine this extraordinary event.\n—-\nJoseph D. Stafford III is a career Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State\, now retired. He joined the Foreign Service in 1978. In June 2012\, he was assigned to Khartoum\, Sudan as Chargé d’affaires of U.S. Embassy\, Khartoum. Kathleen Stafford is an artist.\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n6 – 6:45 p.m. VIP Reception for WACA Members with Ambassador and Mrs. Stafford\n7 – 8 p.m. Presentation by Ambassador and Mrs. Stafford\n8 – 8:30 p.m. Question and Answer session
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/ambassador-joseph-stafford-the-making-of-argo/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Business Center Board Room\, ACC Highland Business Center\, 2nd Floor Board Room\, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,cultural,diplomatic,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20150711T212446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T045436Z
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SUMMARY:William K. Davis: “The World We Want”
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is complimentary and open to the public\, but space is limited. \nWill is the Director of the UNDP Representation Office and is the liasion between the U.S. government\, think-tanks\, NGOs\, media\, academia\, and business communities\, informing them of the UNDP’s role\, capabilities\, programmes and results. He has served in a wide variety of roles\, including but not limited to\, Director of the UN Information Centre\, Director for Global and Functional Affairs in the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Legislative Affairs\, and Deputy Head of the Public Affairs Division for the Organization of Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD). Click here for a link to his full biography. \n“The World We Want” will be a high-level talk with a focus on macro-level initiatives and ideas\, but will also address the new frontier of economic development- technology\, entrepreneurship\, and socially conscious business.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/william-k-davis-the-world-we-want/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,diplomatic,educational,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20150711T212803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T050032Z
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SUMMARY:Austin International Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin presents a fun event for world affairs-minded people like you! \n 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 place winners. \nWe are co-hosting this event with Austin International School (located at 4001 Adelphi Lane\, Austin\, TX 78727) on Thursday\, February 12\, 2015\, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Your $10 entry fee (payable by cash or check at the door) will help support the cost of sending a team of Austin-area high school students to the national Academic World Quest competition in Washington\, DC. So come alone or gather your friends and bring a team for this great event.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-international-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Austin International School\, 4001 Adelphi Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,cultural,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20150711T214402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T045021Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with RICK STEVES
DESCRIPTION:World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with Paramount Theatre presents RICK STEVES \nGuidebook 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 a weekly syndicated column\, Rick is an enthusiastic and prolific speaker that will both inform and entertain. \nDiscounted tickets are available for WAC Austin members. \nEvent Parking Information: Secure covered parking is offered to patrons at the One American Center parking garage\, conveniently located one block from the Paramount at 600 Congress. Your $8.00 parking pass may be purchased at the garage entrance from the parking attendant (cash only). Garage hours and availability vary by event.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/rick-steves/
LOCATION:The Paramount Theatre\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,cultural,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T162632
CREATED:20150711T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T053436Z
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SUMMARY:Karima Bennoune: Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here; The Side of Terrorism that Does Not Make Headlines
DESCRIPTION: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 in over 30 countries. \nHer book answers the question often posed in the West: “Where are the Muslims who speak out?” Bennoune finds that they are everywhere – but those who peacefully challenge extremism are not usually given the microphone. Increasingly frustrated with the stagnant\, politicized public dialogue about the “clash of civilizations\,” Bennoune set out on an epic journey to change the conversation.  She is seeking a new way of talking about this issue altogether. \nHer powerful TED Talk on the subject (http://bit.ly/1nfWOPE) has been seen by more than one million people. \nBennoune is a professor of international law at the University of California–Davis School of Law. She grew up in Algeria and the United States and now lives in northern California.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/karima-bennoune-your-fatwa-does-not-apply-here-the-side-of-terrorism-that-does-not-make-headlines/
LOCATION:Austin International School\, 4001 Adelphi Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 787\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,cultural,educational
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