Iason Athanasiadis is an international photojournalist, documentary filmmaker, and a 2008 Harvard Nieman Fellow. While covering the contentious 2009 elections in Iran, he was imprisoned in Iran’s Evin prison. He […]
In the fight against global inequality, what’s working, what’s not and how do we know? In a special collaboration, the Presidents’ College and the World Affairs Council of CT present […]
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join WACCT in a workshop series for educators focusing on Climate Change, which remains top priorities in the international community and intersects with prominent social issues […]
Join WACCT in a workshop series for educators focusing on Climate Change, which remains a top priority in the international community and intersects with prominent social issues like poverty, development, […]
2016 Luminary Award Recipient The World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award The Connecticut Aerospace Industries the 2016 Luminary Award. We are also excited to annouce that this […]
Pick your all-star lineup for the ultimate global trivia game! Draft your smartest friends, peers, and colleagues to compete in WorldQuest, a global affairs and current events trivia contest. Featuring host extraordinaire, John Dankosky, of the New England News Collaborative and WNPR. When: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | 6pm – 8pm Where: The Polish National […]
Jake Bright, Whitehead Fellow of the Foreign Policy Association and co-author of The Next Africa: An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse with Macmillan Publishing will discuss Africa’s transformation story driven by business, investment, entrepreneurs, and technology. When: June 9 // 6pm – 7pm Where: Cafetorium, CPBN Building, 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford CT Cost: Free […]
The Iran Deal and our Global Future The World Affairs Council of CT, in partnership with JFACT and the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, presents a luncheon and panel discussion featuring: The Honorable Thomas Pickering, Vice Chairman of Hills & Company and career ambassador who has served as US ambassador to the Russian Federation, India, […]
Can’t make it to Rio to watch the 2016 Olympics? We have an alternative! Join us for a celebration and screening of the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony in partnership with the Consulate General of Brazil in Hartford, featuring free food! Wear your favorite team gear and celebrate with us! Thank you to our event sponsor:
