The World Affairs Council of Orange County in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and RJ Julia Booksellers present: John Brennan, Undaunted, in conversation with Janet Napolitano Brennan pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the Agency, describing the selfless, patriotic, and invisible work of the women and men involved in […]
Ravi Kumar, President of Infosys, on the Future of Work In a time of rapid change, how will COVID-19 transform the way we work? What does the workplace of the future look like? We are joined by Ravi Kumar, President of Infosys, to discuss everything from digital transformation to hiring for potential over pedigree, our […]
This election is a defining moment for the U.S. and the world. Where do your fellow citizens stand? In this special pre-election conversation, Council leaders from diverse states across the nation talk will share what it's like on-the-ground in their communities leading up to the election, the global issues that their states are most focused […]
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC) Model United Nations (MUN) program engages high school students in international affairs and develops students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We empower students to become global citizens and to motivate positive change in the world. The Council’s MUN program is exclusively student-run, offering students opportunities to take leadership […]
Educating Toward An Anti-Racist World: Global Competence and Systemic Racism Hosted by the Columbus Council on World Affairs Featuring: Dr. Roberta Espinoza, Dr. Harvey Charles, Dr. Darla K. Deardorff RSVP HERE Global competence has become a staple in education curriculum. Schools and academic institutes of all kinds have recognized the need for students to be […]
While this year may look at little different, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut continues to bring students across the state the same high quality topics and debate - now in a virtual format for the 2020 CTWAC Model UN! United Nations Tours and Briefings: Each student will be able to participate in a virtual […]
Our Model United Nations conference usually convenes at University of Hartford for a two-day conference, but this year, we went virtual. Though an online UN simulation comes with its challenges, one of the perks is getting to share the closing ceremonies with our community for the first time! Tune in on Friday to hear each committee's […]
Addressing global health is more important than ever in these pandemic times. Senator Chris Murphy is in a position to have a big impact on global health as a member of the Senate subcommittee that funds foreign aid. This will be an opportunity for Connecticut organizations and concerned citizens to hear the Senator's views and […]
Stop by (virtually, of course) on Friday, December 18 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for a fun happy hour open house with fellow members and board. Bring your favorite festive beverage and get ready for door prizes, games, trivia, and - above all - the chance to connect after a year apart. We can't wait to […]
