BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//World Affairs Council of Connecticut - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:World Affairs Council of Connecticut X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctwac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for World Affairs Council of Connecticut REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193032 CREATED:20200630T182107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T182357Z UID:10000167-1593604800-1593606600@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Stop-Motion: Global Migration Rhetoric and Reality DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed or halted migration around the world. At the same time\, the U.S. administration last week announced new rules restricting immigration to the U.S. What does this mean for U.S. leadership\, development\, and global economic growth? \nWe talk with Kathleen Newland\, Senior Fellow and Co-Founder of the Migration Policy Institute. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET URL:https://ctwac.org/event/stop-motion-global-migration-rhetoric-and-reality/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Copy-of-Digital-Series-Cover-Images-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193032 CREATED:20200211T162023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T141828Z UID:10000168-1594116000-1594395000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:CTWAC Model UN Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:Engage with important global issues\, prepare for future success\, and learn to lead at the CTWAC Model UN Summer Institute!\n\n\nThis 4-day virtual Institute will be held from July 7th to the July 10th (10:00 am to 3:30 pm – sample day below). During this time\, you will learn specific strategies that will take your Model UN experience to the next level such as: \n– Public Speaking \n– Resolution Writing \n– Position Paper Writing \n– Parliamentary Procedure \nAfter the 4 days\, participants will have a better understanding of international politics and know how to view critical issues and global problems through the eyes of many different stakeholders\, whose opinions may be vastly different from their own. Participation in this program will propel students to successful academic careers and create confident future leaders in our global workforce. \nSample Day:\n10:00am – 11:00am : Topic Briefing \n(Break) \n1:00pm – 2:00pm : Skills Building – How to write a position paper/ How to give an opening speech \n(Break) \n2:30pm – 3:30pm : Skills Practice – Opening speech practice game \nWork at home: Begin writing your position paper for the debate on Friday URL:https://ctwac.org/event/ctwac-model-un-summer-institute/ LOCATION:CT\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Digital-Series-Cover-Images-8.png GEO:41.6032207;-73.087749 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193032 CREATED:20200707T195821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T195821Z UID:10000164-1594209600-1594211400@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Securing the 2020 Election DESCRIPTION:The 2020 U.S. election is poised to be one of the most consequential in the history of the nation. It is also an election under threat. What are we doing to secure our electoral systems from foreign actors\, disinformation\, and cyber threats? How has COVID-19 affected plans for the 2020 elections? What have we learned from the primaries held so far in Georgia\, Kentucky and Wisconsin? \nJoin us to address these essential questions and more with Arthur House\, Cybersecurity Policy Advisor to Connecticut’s Secretary of the State and Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut. Moderated by CEO\, Megan Clark Torrey. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET \n \n \n \n  URL:https://ctwac.org/event/securing-the-2020-election/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Copy-of-Digital-Series-Cover-Images-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193032 CREATED:20200713T154508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T154508Z UID:10000163-1594814400-1594816200@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Negotiating U.S. Policy in the Middle East DESCRIPTION:Aaron David Miller\, historian\, analyst\, negotiator\, has advised Republican and Democratic secretaries of state alike and has played key roles in formulating U.S. policy on the Middle East and the Arab-Israel peace process. \nToday\, the U.S. confronts policy challenges\, shifting alliances\, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Join us as we explore the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia\, prospects for the Middle East Peace process\, and rising conflict with Iran. Moderated by Megan Clark Torrey\, CEO. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET URL:https://ctwac.org/event/negotiating-u-s-policy-in-the-middle-east/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Copy-of-Digital-Series-Cover-Images-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193032 CREATED:20200720T174638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T174638Z UID:10000162-1595419200-1595421000@ctwac.org SUMMARY:Classrooms\, COVID\, and the Future of Global Education DESCRIPTION:All around the world\, students\, teachers\, and communities are asking the same question – what will the classroom look like this fall? \nJoin Emiliana Vegas\, PhD\, senior fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution\, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on education around the world and address questions such as: \nHow do we balance the necessity of educational opportunities for students around the world while managing health risks? Has COVID-19 widened existing inequalities in education in our country and between nations? What lessons can we adopt from other nations as the U.S. looks to reopen schools this fall? How will the pandemic change education as we know it? \nBring your questions and join us. Moderated by Megan Clark Torrey\, CEO. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1RESERVE YOUR TICKETClick the button below to complete your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET URL:https://ctwac.org/event/classrooms-covid-and-the-future-of-global-education/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Copy-of-Digital-Series-Cover-Images-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193032 CREATED:20200721T210934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T211705Z UID:10000161-1596024000-1596025800@ctwac.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Ambassador Huang Ping\, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Ambassador Huang Ping\, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China\, as we discuss global trade\, the COVID-19 pandemic\, and a vision for our post-pandemic global economy. Moderated by Megan Clark Torrey\, CEO. \n\n \n \n \n Slide 1STEP 1 | PAY WHAT YOU WISHRather than set ticket prices\, the Council is instituting a new "Pay What You Wish" policy. A donation of $10 is suggested. Your contribution - in any amount - is greatly appreciated. \nPAY WHAT YOU WISHSTEP 2 | RESERVE YOUR TICKETPay what you wish\, and then reserve your seat! Click the button below to complete your registration through the Zoom Webinar platform. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET URL:https://ctwac.org/event/a-conversation-of-ambassador-huang-ping-consul-general-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctwac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Amb.-Ping-Cover-Image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR