Egypt: The Arab Spring and Beyond
The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host Roy E. Casagranda, PhD and Professor of Government at Austin Community College for a discussion on Egypt: The Arab […]Read more
“Same Same But Different”: The Need for Cultural Competence in a Globalized World
by Anna Katrina Davey, Founder & President at Cultural Confidence The iconic phrase “same same but different”, ubiquitously heard in the tourist areas of Thailand as well as other […]Read more
5 Mistakes to Avoid when Working Across Cultures
by Anna Katrina Davey, Founder & President at Cultural Confidence Most businesses and other organizations work across cultures every day of the week. They may have offices around the world, […]Read more
Study abroad: Learning to live for the details
This summer I learned that there is a beautiful reason why clichés prevail. In Heredia, Costa Rica, a substantial town tucked between San Jose and the Poas Volcano, I lived […]Read more
Zika Outbreak: The NGO Perspective
Join us for an exclusive briefing by Kate Dischino, Director of Emergency Programs with AmeriCares. AmeriCares is a health-focused nonprofit that has been helping people affected by poverty or disaster […]Read more
UT Austin student immersed in Czech culture, finds Texas links
This summer, with the help of the Czech Studies Summer Fellowship at my university, The University of Texas at Austin, I studied abroad for one month at the Summer School […]Read more
