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SUMMARY:20th Annual Immigrant Day
DESCRIPTION:CTWAC and the Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition (CIRC) are celebrating the 20th annual Immigrant Day. Join us in honoring the extraordinary accomplishments of Connecticut immigrants on May 2nd at the Connecticut State Capitol. \n  \nFeaturing Keynote Speaker:  \nRafael Perez-Escamilla\, M.S.\, Ph.D.\, Doctor Honoris Causa \nRafael Perez-Escamilla is a tenured Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health and Director of the Global Health Concentration and the Office of Public Health Practice at the Yale School of Public Health. His maternal-child nutrition research program has led to improvements in breastfeeding\, childhood obesity\, childhood anemia\, and household food security policies and programs in Connecticut\, the U.S. and globally. He has been a senior scientific advisor to UNICEF\, the World Health Organization\, FAO\, the World Bank\, and many more. \n  \nRefreshments provided\, featuring global cuisine from local Connecticut restaurants. \nEvent is free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/20th-annual-immigrant-day/
LOCATION:CT State Capitol\, Old Judiciary Room\, 210 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT
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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2017
DESCRIPTION:2017 Luminary Award Recipient\nThe World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award United Technologies (UTC) the 2017 Luminary Award.\nThe 2017 Luminary Award honors United Technologies for their global leadership in sustainability efforts from green aviation to green buildings. Through constant innovation and commitment to the environment\, United Technologies is setting the highest standards of sustainability in Connecticut and across the world. \nKeynote Speaker\nRobert Ballard\nRenowned Ocean Explorer and Scientist\nBest known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic\, Dr. Robert Ballard has succeeded in tracking down numerous other significant shipwrecks\, including the German battleship Bismarck\, the lost fleet of Guadalcanal\, the U.S. aircraft carrier Yorktown (sunk in the World War II Battle of Midway)\, and John F. Kennedy’s boat\, PT-109.\nDr. Ballard is Founder and President of the Ocean Exploration Trust\, Explorer-In-Residence at the National Geographic Society\, and Commissioner for the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. He served in the U.S. Navy for more than 30 years and continues to work with the Office of Naval Research. A pioneer in the development of deep-sea submersibles and remotely operated vehicle systems\, he has taken part in more than 140 deep-sea expeditions. \nSponsorship Opportunites Available – contact Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org  \nAbout the Luminary Award\nThe annual Luminary Award is the signature event of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. It honors one or more individuals or an organization from Connecticut that has profoundly influenced global affairs\, with a strong emphasis on achieving the overall betterment of the world. \nLuminary Award History\n2004 – Harry Jack Gray\, former Chairman of UTC –keynote The Honorable Alexander Haig\n2005 – University of CT UNESCO Chair\, keynote — keynote President Mary Robinson\n2006 – Save the Children\, keynote — keynote Cokie Roberts\n2007 – Connecticut’s Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans — keynote General Eric Shinseki\n2008 – ESPN International in recognition of their role in global sports diplomacy — keynote              Chris Berman\n2010 – Former Secretary of State\, Dr. Henry Kissinger\n2011 – Association of Hole in the Wall Camps\n2012 – Nobel Peace Prize Committee\n2013 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation—A leading global innovator\n2014 – AmeriCares  — keynote Ambassador Robert Ford\n2015 – Peter G. Kelly\, Esq. — keynote Senator Mark Warner of Virginia\n2016 – Aerospace Components Manufacturers — keynote Colonel Mark Tillman \nFAQs\nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event?\nParking is available in the many parking garages near the Marriott Downtown. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nPlease email info@ctwac.org with any questions\, or for more information on sponsorship.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/luminary-award-2017/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Burning Years: Author Talk and Community Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community conversation on climate change and collective response\, featuring Felicity Harley\, author of The Burning Years and former Executive Director of the World Affairs Council\, and Ben Martin\, local climate change activist and member of the CT Chapter of 350.org.\n6 pm | Reception with light hors d’oeuvres\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Discussion\nBook sale and signing to follow \nFree and convenient parking on site. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP.  \nInterested in climate action? Suggested reading before the discussion: \nThe Burning Years\, Felicity Harley\nThe Great Derangement\, Amitav Ghosh \nFeaturing Felicity Harley\, former Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and now a full-time contemporary novelist and blogger. She will talk about why she was inspired to write a series of novels on climate change\, and how novels can be used to inform and inspire readers worldwide. The first in her series “Until This Last”\, The Burning Years\, was published by Double Dragon Publishing in February\, 2017. \nAlso featuring Ben Martin\, a local climate change activist and member of the Connecticut Chapter of 350.org. Ben will bring the audience up to date on what climate change activists are currently addressing both nationally and locally.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/the-burning-years-author-talk-and-community-climate-action/
LOCATION:Connecticut Public Broadcasting Lobby\, 1049 Asylum Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, US
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