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Global Classroom: Global Security: North Korea and Nuclear Diplomacy

University of Washington Tacoma, William Philip Hall 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

Global Security: North Korea and Nuclear Diplomacy is the topic of our April Global Classroom. Jointly hosted by UW Tacoma's Institute for Global Engagement (IGE), the SIAS Division of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs (PPPA) and World Affairs Council Tacoma, Global Classroom is an interactive speaker series on global issues that matter. Join our expert > Continue Reading

Free

Travel Talk: “It’s nice to be nice!” Cross-Cultural Communication, Work and Adventures in The Gambia

Annie Wright School (The Great Hall) 827 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma

Ever wondered what it’s like to work for a member of parliament in another country? How about the National Council for Arts and Culture? UW Tacoma students, Katie Juhnke and Olyvia Salter join their professor, Cynthia Howson, to share their winter adventures as interns in The Gambia in West Africa.

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Inside the Intelligence Committee With Rep. Denny Heck

University of Puget Sound 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma, WA, United States

Denny Heck is the congressional representative for Washington's 10th Congressional District and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Representative Heck will offer an insider's perspective on the state of the Russia investigation and the threat posed by Russia to our democratic institutions. ​This event is free and open to the public, > Continue Reading

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Travel Talk: Mongolia: Remote, Isolated and Mysterious No More

Annie Wright School (The Great Hall) 827 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma

Dwight Gee describes his improbable journey to develop a self-sustaining arts council in Mongolia a dozen years after the collapse of the communist government that isolated the country for much of the 20th Century. New global influences threaten to overwhelm Mongolia's unique cultural life which predates the days of Chinggis Khan. Working with Mongolian colleagues > Continue Reading

$3153692

Travel Talk: Family Cultural Immersion in Croatia

Annie Wright School (The Great Hall) 827 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma

Living and going to school in a foreign country gives one a unique perspective on that country’s culture. This is why Tanja Stack, who grew up in Croatia, decided to move her entire family to Europe for nearly half a year. Find out about her family’s adventures in education, travel, and cultural appreciation. In addition, > Continue Reading

World Affairs Council Tacoma 30th Annual Consular Association Reception

Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Join us in honoring the state’s consular officials as we celebrate the global connections that tie us together. The Consular Association Reception (CAR) is an annual event the World Affairs Council of Tacoma hosts in honor of members of the Washington Consular Association, individuals who serve their home country's interests and further global development across > Continue Reading

$50.00

Spotlight Series: Politics of the Syrian Conflict: A Regional Perspective

Bellarmine Preparatory School 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma

This presentation will discuss recent developments in Syria with respect to changes on the ground and the shifting alliance matrix. Professor Etga Ugur will first cover the evolution of the Syrian conflict over the course of nine years and then offer an analysis of regional and international factors that made the survival of the Assad > Continue Reading

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World Affairs Happy Hour

Stink - Cheese & Meat 628 St Helens Ave, Tacoma

Brexit. Hong Kong protests. Impeachment proceedings. Cyber threats. Elections in Africa. Food crises in South America. Climate change. Do you want to talk about current events, but are greeted by friends with an eye roll? Come nerd out and catch up with the members of the World Affairs Council! We’ll be meeting up for drinks, > Continue Reading

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Spotlight Series: US-China Trade War and the Pacific Northwest

The Evergreen State College - Tacoma 1210 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

Mike Fowler serves as Senior Trade Consultant at the World Trade Center Tacoma. He will discuss an ongoing trade conflict between the USA and China, including the Phase I deal, and its impact on the Pacific Northwest region. Mike is fluent in Chinese and Japanese and has extensive experience as a consultant assisting US firms > Continue Reading

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World Affairs Happy Hour

Rhein Haus Tacoma 649 Division Ave, Tacoma

Brexit. Hong Kong protests. Impeachment proceedings. Cyber threats. Elections in Africa. Food crises in South America. Climate change. Do you want to talk about current events, but are greeted by friends with an eye roll? Come nerd out and catch up with the members of the World Affairs Council! We’ll be meeting up for drinks, > Continue Reading

Free