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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2018
DESCRIPTION:2018 Luminary Award Recipient\nThe World Affairs Council is celebrating Connecticut’s global leadership in cancer research and innovation at the Luminary Award. The Council is proud to honor Yale Cancer Center\, a ground-breaking center for global health\, as the 2018 Luminary Award recipient.\nInnovations made here in Connecticut impact health on a global scale. Through collaboration among world-class institutions of education\, healthcare\, bio-pharma\, and research here in Connecticut\, the state has developed a health ecosystem that enables scientific risk-taking and fosters a well-developed network of some of the world’s premier hospitals.\nIn this exemplary company\, the Council is proud to highlight Yale Cancer Center. The Yale Cancer Center is one of the select few centers in the nation and the only one in southern New England designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. Through pioneering research\, health innovations\, and breakthrough treatments\, the Yale Cancer Center is leading the world in cancer research for the betterment and advancement of our global community.\nThis is an extraordinary opportunity to meet four world leaders in health innovation\, together in one room.\nGet to know these pioneers who are shaping the future of global healthcare.\n2018 Luminaries: \nLieping Chen\, MD\, PhD\, “Father of Immunotherapy”\nPatricia LoRusso\, DO\, Transformational leader in cancer clinical trials\nJoan Steitz\, PhD\, International pioneer in understanding the role of RNA in biology & cancer development & progression\nVincent DeVita\, MD\, Pioneer of chemotherapy and founder of the leading international textbook of oncology\, “Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology” \nFeaturing: \nDr. Charles Fuchs\, Director of the Yale Cancer Center\, Physician-in-Chief of the Smilow Cancer Hospital\, and Richard & Jonathan Sackler Professor of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine.\nDr. Max Gomez\, Award-winning medical journalist and author with 32 years of experience in the field. \nSponsorship Opportunities Available\nClick here for details: Sponsorship Opportunites \nTo discuss Sponsorship Opportunites\, please contact CEO 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\n2017 – United Technologies (UTC) — keynote Dr. Robert Ballard\nFAQs\nWhat is the attire?\nBusiness Attire\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-2018/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:CTWAC MUN Delegate Debate Workshop: Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your Model UN debate skills with this workshop series from the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. Come and hone your skills while engaging in debate with your peers on the latest global issues.\nA fun and interactive way to enhance your skills for the 2018 CTWAC MUN Conference! \nOpen to high school students. Healthy snacks will be provided. \nFee waivers are available. Contact Eve Pech for more information at epech@ctwac.org or call (860) 241-6118.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/ctwac-mun-delegate-debate-workshop-session-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut Public Broadcasting Building\, 1049 Asylum Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, US
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