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SUMMARY:From Cincinnati to the World: Revolutionary 3D Learning for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a 3D printer in North College Hill is changing the way students learn in East Africa? \n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening at the Cincinnati Art Museum to discover how the Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired is leading a global movement in accessible education. \nWhat started as a local initiative in Cincinnati has evolved into a worldwide network of innovation. Clovernook is now placing 3D printers and custom-designed model kits in classrooms across Kenya\, Ghana\, South Africa\, and Vietnam\, ensuring that blind and visually impaired (BVI) students have the tactile tools they need to succeed. \nWhy Attend? \n\nSee Innovation in Action: Learn how 3D-printed models of regional monuments and geographies are helping students in Kenya connect with their own culture and landscape.\nGlobal Insight: Meet Dominic Kiamba\, a Kenyan-based expert with 20 years of experience\, and learn how international partnerships are creating sustainable educational solutions.\nLocal Impact\, Global Reach: Discover why Cincinnati is a global hub for tactile literacy and how our region is exporting “accessible innovation” to the world.\n\nThis event highlights a core pillar of the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky: the power of citizen diplomacy. By bridging our local expertise with international needs\, we strengthen our region’s identity as a leader in global cooperation and development. \nRegister Now to Secure Your Spot! \nFeatured Speakers: \nSamuel Foulkes\, Director of Braille Production & Accessible Innovation\, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired: A recipient of a 2025 Kennedy Center Award for their work in cultural accessibility and a board member of the World Affairs Council\, Samuel holds six patents for accessible products. He leads Clovernook’s Tactile Literacy program\, which empowers organizations globally through technology and training. \nDominic Kiamba\, Program Coordinator\, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (Nairobi): With over 20 years of experience as a disability inclusion expert\, Mr. Kiamba is a leader in advancing Braille literacy across Africa. He works on the ground in Kenya to implement cost-effective\, high-tech solutions that foster independence and education for BVI learners. \nAbout Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired: \nSince 1903\, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired has been providing life-enriching opportunities and empowering people who are blind or visually impaired to be self-sufficient and full participants in their communities. Clovernook Center’s Braille Printing House is the largest volume printer of braille in the world. Clovernook prints books\, magazines and other materials for the National Library Services and braille patrons worldwide. Additionally\, Clovernook provides Pediatric Low Vision Clinics\, adaptive sports and social activities\, as well as employment opportunities for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. For more information\, visit www.clovernook.org.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/from-cincinnati-to-the-world-revolutionary-3d-learning-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Art Museum\, 953 Eden Park Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Mohawk Global Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens soon! \nWe look forward to another partnership with Mohawk Global! \nEven if you’re not familiar with the topic\, this professional development seminar will give you the essential tools understand the complexities of import control regulations! \nDate: Thursday\, October 23 \nLocation: TBD
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/save-the-date-mohawk-global-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Networking
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SUMMARY:Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Celebration
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the recipients of the World Affairs Council’s Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant\, we cordially invite you to Headquarters in Newport\, KY on Wednesday\, May 21st. \nThe Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant in Honor of Richard I. Lauf is a grant opportunity for students\, educators\, and school organizations alike to create or expand on a project that benefitted their school or community based on the United Nations Global Goals. This is Global Impact\, Local Action. \nWe look forward to seeing you there as we hear from the students and educators about their projects in action!
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/youth-leaders-for-glocal-impact-celebration/
LOCATION:Headquarters\, 935 Monmouth St\, Newport\, KY 41071\, KY\, 41071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T133000
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nDuring the 2024 year\, the World Affairs Council has continued to provide a wide variety of educational and professional opportunities for students and teachers; fostered impactful international exchanges; and connected our community through inspiring speaker events. The event offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about global affairs from throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. \nJoin us as we: \n\nCelebrate the achievements of 2024 and the incredible impact you helped make possible.\nHonor community members whose dedication has made a difference.\nShare stories and highlights of our global and local successes.\nUnveil exciting plans for the year ahead.\n\nWe look forward to reflecting on the 2024 community impact as we could not have done it without your support. \nLooking ahead to 2025\, we remain committed to serving the community\, diminishing boundaries\, and fostering global understanding. Together\, we’ll continue: \n\nCreating international connections.\nRaising awareness of pressing global issues.\nCultivating empathy and understanding in the next generation.\n\nSeats are limited\, so save your spot today and be part of this vital work. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you and share how YOU can make a difference! \n 
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/save-the-date-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Mercantile Library\, 414 Walnut St #1100\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T190000
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CREATED:20240912T175049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T204802Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Deputy Ambassador Axel Dittmann
DESCRIPTION:Deputy Ambassador Axel Dittmann of the German Embassy Washington will be visiting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this October!\nDeputy Ambassador Dittmann will discuss the state of U.S. and German trade relations. The event will be October 1st at 5pm at First District Cafe. \nThe event is free for all WAC members and European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) members. Tickets are $10 for non members. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/save-the-date-fireside-chat-with-deputy-ambassador-axel-dittmann/
LOCATION:First District Cafe\, 525 Scott St\, Covington\, 41011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20240701T193902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T193902Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT: Dan Schnur Political Report: July 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\nThursday\, July 18th\, 2024\n5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EDT \nIt’s nearly impossible to find intelligent political analysis in today’s hyper-polarized and ideologically segregated information sphere. From Fox News to MSNBC — political commentators focus more on inflammatory bickering than the deep issues shaping all American political life. The Dan Schnur Political Report offers a different way to consume political information. Dan moves beyond the partisan noise to analyze the core issues and critical headlines shaping our world. Dan not only offers a fresh perspective to understand politics\, he invites everyone into the conversation.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/virtual-event-dan-schnur-political-report-july-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall":MAILTO:worldaffairs@lawac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T160000
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SUMMARY:Climate Migration with United States Institute of Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here \nThe links between climate change\, conflict\, and human mobility are complex. In 2022\, disasters internally displaced 32.6 million people\, more than at any other time over the last decade. Most of these displacements occurred in areas that are fragile or conflict-prone. In fact\, ninety percent of all refugees come from places that are some of the most vulnerable to climate-related impacts. Right now\, these fragile regions already grapple with increased food insecurity\, unemployment\, and competition over resources – particularly water. In what ways does climate change exacerbate such situations? In what ways may that lead to conflict or forced migration? \nIn partnership with Green Umbrella\, we invite students\, educators\, and community members for an evening exploring Climate Conflict and Climate Migration with Kayly Ober\, Senior Program Officer for U.S. Institute of Peace. \nKayly Ober is a senior program officer for the climate\, environment and conflict program at USIP. In this role\, she leads research and analysis on climate change\, migration and displacement as well as transboundary water and conflict issues. \nPrior to USIP\, she was the senior advocate and program manager of the climate displacement program at Refugees International. She also served as a member of the Task Force on Displacement established under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage. She has worked on climate change and migration issues for more than 15 years\, during which time she has held positions at organizations such as the Asian Development Bank\, the Overseas Development Institute\, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars\, and the World Bank\, where she authored the flagship report “Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration.” \nOber holds a master’s in environment and development from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s in international studies from American University. She is currently completing her doctorate in geography at the University of Bonn\, where her dissertation analyzes policymaking and governance structures around the climate change-adaptation-migration nexus.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/educator-professional-development-climate-conflict-and-climate-migration-with-united-states-insitute-of-peace/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Social Justice,Virtual,Virtual Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:info@cincyworldaffairs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20230911T133100Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Climate Candidate Forum - Cincinnati Council & School Board
DESCRIPTION:World Affairs Council\, Green Umbrella\, and partners present a candidate forum about climate action and policy in Cincinnati for candidates running for local office. \nJoin us at this public forum where City Council and School Boards candidates will have the opportunity to share their position and plans on issues related to climate\, environmental justice\, and resilience. \nAll Cincinnati City Council and School Board candidates who have successfully filed their petitions have been invited. This event follows up on the “Candidate Education Night: Sustainable Action in Cincinnati” event in July. \nThe event is free and open to candidates\, their staff\, and the general public\, but requires RSVP. Please register at this site and reach out to Savannah Sullivan\, Senior Director of Programs\, with any questions (savannah@greenumbrella.org).  \nWe also invite Cincinnati residents to submit questions they want candidates to answer. Submit your questions here by September 22nd.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/2023-climate-candidate-forum-cincinnati-council-school-board/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan: The Women Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:Centennial Series Strategic Issues Forum\nThe World Affairs Council is thrilled to launch its Centennial Series under the theme 100 Years of Global Issues – Looking Back and Look Forward – History Repeating Itself with this important strategic issues forum. \n\nEvent co-sponsored by World Affairs Council\, U.S. Institute of Peace\, and Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights \nEvent Details: \n\n**Please click here for general registration. \n**Teachers and students are FREE to attend. Please register by clicking here. \nYou are invited to a candid conversation with Belquis Ahmadi\, Senior Program Officer with the U.S. Institute of Peace and a head nurse and administrator in Kabul during the Soviet withdrawal and through the rise of the Taliban. Since 2001\, she has spent years on the ground in Afghanistan leading efforts by USAID\, the Red Cross and other organizations to strengthen women’s rights\, civil society\, the rule of law and democracy\, all to fill the information gap. \nThe 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 has passed. The US withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan in 2021\, our nation’s longest war\, took a massive toll in human lives and resources. Those events continue to have a lasting impact for the world and on foreign policy. \nCome with us as we take a look at some of the struggles and successes of nations as they try to rebuild after devastating wars. Belquis will discuss the effects on people’s everyday lives\, women and human rights issues\, and what needs to be done inside Afghanistan to build a case against the Taliban. What is the outlook for Afghanistan\, as the Taliban leadership makes decisions? What will happen to the gains made in education\, women’s rights\, healthcare and infrastructure? How do future foreign policy and relationships in the Middle East look? How does the struggle for democracy play out? In 1923 our predecessor organization had a debate about the Middle East and human rights between Palestine and Turkey. History will repeat itself as we discuss this topic again one hundred years later. \n**Space is limited. Register early.** \n\nBelquis Ahmadi\, U.S. Institute of Peace Biography: \nBelquis Ahmadi has over 20 years of experience working in Afghanistan on issues related to gender\, human rights\, civil society development\, rule of law\, governance and democracy. Ahmadi’s extensive experience includes senior management positions under large USAID programs in Afghanistan\, evaluation of USAID gender and democracy and governance programming\, and analysis and design of gender and human rights programming\, and training and mentoring Afghan civil society and government candidates. She has also published extensively on democracy\, governance and women’s rights in Afghanistan. \nFrom November 2010 to March 2014\, Ahmadi worked on the USAID-funded Regional Afghan Municipalities Program for Urban Populations Regional Command East (RAMP UP)\, implemented in 14 provinces. In this role\, Ahmadi managed the technical work of the program to ensure high quality results and deliverables. In addition\, she developed core skills training modules to integrate and mainstream gender in all aspects of governance\, service delivery\, and leadership to over 200 municipal officials in fourteen provinces. \nFrom 2006 to 2009\, Ahmadi served as senior human rights advisor in Afghanistan. In this role\, she provided leadership and management oversight of resources\, including budget\, planning\, and program monitoring; designed and implemented activities promoting women’s rights through the use of religious arguments\, providing analysis of the Shiite Personal Status Law\, as well as providing advice and guidance in drafting of the Law on Elimination of Violence Against Women; and oversaw the preparation of training materials for programs. \nFrom 2000 to 2004\, Ahmadi served as program coordinator for Global Rights Partners for Justice in Washington D.C.\, managing their Afghanistan program. From 1987 to 1999\, Ahmadi worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross\, CARE International\, and the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief (ACBAR) in Afghanistan. Ahmadi earned her LLM in International Human Rights Law from Georgetown University Law Center and her LLB of Law from Kabul University. \nPhoto featured above: \nWhen Afghan women step out of their homes\, everywhere they look they see a range of Taliban restrictions affecting all aspects of society and their lives — from education and employment to public services and access to justice. This interactive graphic depicts what they see through their burqas — the breadth of the Taliban’s gender apartheid — and serves as a portal to learning more about Taliban restrictions on women’s social and political life. Along with a description of the types of restrictions the Taliban have imposed\, clicking on an “X” links to USIP’s documentation of the relevant decrees\, orders and edicts issued by the Taliban since they took power in August 2021. \nOriginal artwork by Ahmad Fahim Hakim \nPlease click here for an interactive graphic illustrating how the Taliban are attempting to erase Afghan women from public life.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/afghanistan-the-women-left-behind/
LOCATION:University of Cincinnati College of Law\, 2925 Campus Green Dr\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local,Networking
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Delegation Reception and Information Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 5\, 2023 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST\n\n\nNorthern Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce\n300 Buttermilk Pike Suite 330\nFt. Mitchell\, KY 41017\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this reception and information exchange as the NKY Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky\, hosts a 20-member delegation from the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) for a discussion on US Foreign Policy Decision Making. \n\nThe program will look at foreign policy from a local level perspective\, immigration in the Midwest\, and tariffs in the Midwest. Program objectives include: \n\n•    Examine the process and key players in formulating\, articulating and implementing foreign policy in the U.S. federal system. \n•    Review U.S. foreign policy priorities and trends in U.S. international relations. \n•    Explore the domestic political and economic forces that influence U.S. foreign policy decisions \n•    Discuss how social media is transforming the practice and formation of foreign policy. \n\nMembers of the 20-member delegation are traveling from a multitude of countries\, including Argentina\, Bangladesh\, Djibouti\, Estonia\, Fiji\, Finland\, France\, Japan\, Kyrgyz Republic\, Lebanon\, Republic of Korea\, Republic of Turkiye\, South Africa\, Taiwan\, Thailand\, and Tunisia. \n\nThe International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States\, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States. Each year nearly 5\,000 International Visitors come to the U.S. on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). \n\nDELEGATE PARTICIPANT LIST \n  \nMs. Martina GUARNASCHELLI  (Argentina) \nSecretary of Embassy and Third Class Consul\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs \nMr. Tanzim ANWAR (Bangladesh)\nDiplomatic Correspondent\, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha\, National News Agency of Bangladesh \nMr. Mahdi OBSIEH BOUH (Djibouti)\nDirector of Bilateral Affairs\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation \nMs. Helen NEIDER VEERME (Estonia)\nAdvisor on Strategic Border Management Cooperation\, Estonian Police and Border Guard Board \nMs. Telupe TEPAUKIE (Fiji)\nUN Desk Officer/Acting Senior Adviser-UN Division\, Government of Tuvalu \nMr. Tero Heikki Artturi SUONIEMI (Finland)\nForeign and Security Policy Advisor to Green Party\, Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to Green Party \nMs. Christina Rebecca OKELLO (France)\nBilingual reporter\, Radio France Internationale \nProf. Tomohiko SATAKE (Japan)\nAssociate Professor\, Department of International Politics\, Economics and Communication\, Aoyama Gakuin University \nMs. Tolkunai ERKINBEK KYZY (Kyrgyz Republic)\nAttaché/Desk Officer for U.S.A.\, Third Political Department\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic \nMs. Albina SUINALIEVA (Kyrgyz Republic) \nThird Secretary of Economic Diplomacy Department\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic \nMr. George EL JALLAD (Lebanon)\nHead of the Americas/UN Desk\, Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants\, Beirut Lebanon \nMr. Gi Bum KIM (Republic of Korea)\nAssociate Research Fellow\, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses \nMs. Suheyla DEMIR (Republic of Turkiye)\nChief Editor\, World News Desk\, Haber Global TV \nMr. Hakki UYGUR (Republic of Turkiye)\nPresident\, Center for Iranian Studies \nMs. Tsioane MOTSAI (South Africa)\nInternational Relations Coordinator\, African National Congress(ANC) \nMr. Tebogo THOTHELA (South Africa)\nDirector: Parliamentary Counsellor to Gauteng Premier\, Gauteng Office of the Premier \nMr. Fei Fan LIN (Taiwan)\nBoard Member\, New Frontier Foundation \nMr. Yeh Chung LU (Taiwan)\nProfessor and Chair\, Department of Diplomacy\, National Chengchi University \nMr. Pheeradej KUMSAMOOT (Thailand) \nMember\, Bhumjaitai Party \nMr. Taha BOULAARES (Tunisia)\nHead of Department of Multilateral Cooperation at the Directorate General of the International Cooperation\, Ministry of Interior \n  \nLocation \nNorthern Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce \n300 Buttermilk Pike Suite 330 \nFt. Mitchell\, KY 41017 \nSt. Elizabeth Board Room \nEvent Schedule\n8:30am – 9am: Registration/Networking/Breakfast\n9am – 11:00am: Program \n\nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/foreign-policy-delegation-reception-and-information-exchange/
LOCATION:Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce\, 300 Buttermilk Pike #330\, Fort Mitchell\, KY\, 41099
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T113000
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SUMMARY:The US role in the world: Ukraine\, Russia\, Taiwan & China ft. Senator Rob Portman
DESCRIPTION:Centennial Series Strategic Issues Forum\n\nThe World Affairs Council is thrilled to launch its Centennial Series under the theme 100 Years of Global Issues – Looking Back and Look Forward – History Repeating Itself with this important strategic issues forum. \nEvent sponsored by Bricker Graydon \nEvent Details: \nThis will be a forum about strategic issues for the United States relating to the war in Ukraine\, including especially the possible scenarios on how the war will could end and what its each of those endings could mean for Russia’s and China’s relationships with the U.S. and Europe. A related issue – reparations – also touches on a topic of a speech given during the inaugural year for the predecessor of the World Affairs Council in 1923 about WWI reparations. Sen. Portman\, who prior to his retirement in January served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, will share his views on these important topics followed by an opportunity for attendees to present their questions. \n**Space is limited. Register early.** \nSen. Portman Biography: \nRob Portman’s career in public service spanned three decades and included service in three presidential administrations as well as two terms in the United States Senate and six terms in the United States House of Representatives. \nIn the George W. Bush administration he served in two cabinet-level jobs\, as Director of the Office of Management and Budget as well as United States Trade Representative. Under President George H.W. Bush\, he served as Associate Counsel to the President and Director\, White House Office of Legislative Affairs. \nKnown for his civility\, successful bipartisan policymaking\, work ethic\, and grasp of a broad range of complex issues\, over 220 of Portman’s bills were signed into law by Presidents Biden\, Trump and Obama during his tenure in the Senate. He served as the lead Republican negotiator on the bipartisan infrastructure law that is making historic improvements to our nation’s roads\, ports\, rails\, bridges\, broadband and more. \nHe played a key role in U.S. foreign policy through his seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as co-chair and founder of the Senate Ukraine Caucus. He made ten trips to Ukraine since the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 and is a key advocate for congressional support of Ukraine against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression. \nPortman currently serves as the Founder of the Portman Center for Policy Solutions at the University of Cincinnati and a Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Practice of Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute. \nRob was born and raised in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, where he still lives today with his wife\, Jane. Together they have three adult children: Jed\, Will\, and Sally.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/the-us-role-in-the-world-ukraine-russia-taiwan-china-ft-senator-rob-portman/
LOCATION:Bricker Graydon Offices 312 Walnut Street – 18th floor Cincinnati\, OH 45202\, 312 Walnut Street - 18th floor\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20230525T184822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T184824Z
UID:25756-1685001600-1685034000@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:The US role in the world: Ukraine\, Russia\, Taiwan & China
DESCRIPTION:Centennial Series Strategic Issues Forum\nThe World Affairs Council is thrilled to launch its Centennial Series under the theme 100 Years of Global Issues – Looking Back and Look Forward – History Repeating Itself with this important strategic issues forum. \n \n\nEvent Details: \nThis will be a forum about strategic issues for the United States relating to the war in Ukraine\, including especially the possible scenarios on how the war will could end and what its each of those endings could mean for Russia’s and China’s relationships with the U.S. and Europe. A related issue – reparations – also touches on a topic of a speech given during the inaugural year for the predecessor of the World Affairs Council in 1923 about WWI reparations. Sen. Portman\, who prior to his retirement in January served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, will share his views on these important topics followed by an opportunity for attendees to present their questions. \n**Space is limited. Register early.** \nSen. Portman Biography: \nRob Portman’s career in public service spanned three decades and included service in three presidential administrations as well as two terms in the United States Senate and six terms in the United States House of Representatives. \nIn the George W. Bush administration he served in two cabinet-level jobs\, as Director of the Office of Management and Budget as well as United States Trade Representative. Under President George H.W. Bush\, he served as Associate Counsel to the President and Director\, White House Office of Legislative Affairs. \nKnown for his civility\, successful bipartisan policymaking\, work ethic\, and grasp of a broad range of complex issues\, over 220 of Portman’s bills were signed into law by Presidents Biden\, Trump and Obama during his tenure in the Senate. He served as the lead Republican negotiator on the bipartisan infrastructure law that is making historic improvements to our nation’s roads\, ports\, rails\, bridges\, broadband and more. \nHe played a key role in U.S. foreign policy through his seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as co-chair and founder of the Senate Ukraine Caucus. He made ten trips to Ukraine since the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 and is a key advocate for congressional support of Ukraine against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression. \nPortman currently serves as the Founder of the Portman Center for Policy Solutions at the University of Cincinnati and a Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Practice of Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute. \nRob was born and raised in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, where he still lives today with his wife\, Jane. Together they have three adult children: Jed\, Will\, and Sally.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/the-us-role-in-the-world-ukraine-russia-taiwan-china/
LOCATION:Greydon Law Offices\, 312 Walnut Street\, Suite 1800\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220919T225911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T225911Z
UID:25170-1666204200-1666207800@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Society and Cyberthreats: Risks to National Security in a Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Event on Wednesday\, October 19th at 6:30 PM via Zoom Webinar\, Society and Cyberthreats: Risks to National Security in a Global Economy. \nToday\, we transact vast amounts of data through smart-devices for work\, home life\, and everything in between.  Data is the ‘new oil’ and cybersecurity has evolved into a primary focus for malicious actors—some of whom are foreign State actors and often very well organized\, coordinated\, with the objective of achieving strategic outcomes.  To better understand this landscape of cyberthreats\, we bring together this panel discussion on Society and Cyberthreats to examine our country’s cyber strategies. \nWe are joined by Dr. Harknett and Ms. Guider to start by asking some simple questions to better understand Cyberthreats in our daily lives beyond our mere distant awareness about coercion\, militarized crisis\, and war:  \n\nIs cybersecurity more of a technology or people problem? \nHow have the nature of cybersecurity threats changed in the recent decade(s)?\nHow has the training/education curriculum evolved in response to the changing global cybersecurity threats?\n\nGuest Panelists: \nKathy Guider\, Vice President Veracity IIR\, retired FBI Special Agent \nRichard Harknett\, PhD\, University of Cincinnati\, Professor & Director\, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIC)\, Co-Director\, Ohio Cyber Range Institute(OCRI)\, Chair\, Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP)
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/society-and-cyberthreats-risks-to-national-security-in-a-global-economy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Local,Networking,US Education,Virtual,Virtual Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220907T115224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T115224Z
UID:25161-1664384400-1664391600@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:A Just Transition to a Green Economy: The Impact on Businesses\, Workers & Government
DESCRIPTION:The shift to a greener economy has the potential to create employment across a range of sectors. As our nation shifts its focus to sustainability\, there will be job losses in certain carbon-intensive sectors and new jobs requiring new skills and talents. \nJoin us for a conversation with national thought leader Kevin Cassidy\, as he shares insights on Just Transition\, a vision-led\, unifying and place-based set of principles\, processes and practices that build economic and political power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. \nAbout the Speaker: Kevin Cassidy is Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods & Multilateral Organizations for the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for the United States. The United States office of the ILO has been in Washington\, DC since 1920\, and is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to promote decent work for all women and men\, by bringing together workers\, employers and governments. The US is the largest development partner of the ILO. The US government works closely with the ILO primarily through the Department of Labor\, the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development. \nWednesday\, September 28\, 2022 from 5PM-7PM\n\n5PM Cocktail Reception\n6:15PM Speaker and Q&A Portion\n7PM Event Concludes\n\nTickets: \n\nFree for WAC Members\n$20 for Non-Members\n$10 for Students & Professors\n\nThis event is made possible by a generous grant from the World Affairs Councils of America and the International Labour Organization.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/a-just-transition-to-a-green-economy-the-impact-on-businesses-workers-government/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter\, 10 W Rivercenter Blvd.\, Covington\, KY\, 41011
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Happy Hour,Local,Networking,US Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220809T172832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T172832Z
UID:25153-1661452200-1661455800@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Open Data: Promise and Peril in Modern Data Flows Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, information flows at rates and quantities that are difficult for the human mind to comprehend. Within this vastness of data exist two competing concepts:  \n\nData should be proprietary and guarded\, \nData should be open and publicly available. \n\nIt is generally believed that data related to personal financial and medical data should be private and secure\, while it may be important for items such as NASA and SEC data to be open and publicly available. There can be gaps in security for both types.  Those gaps are exploited by opportunists engaging unknowing targets. When technology outpaces oversight\, it can create friction between the parties involved.  It can also bring opportunities for good.  \n\nWhat happens when intellectual property rights impede research? \nHow do the strategies used by large corporations and individuals vary when it comes to making use of open data and where does each have a competitive advantage?\nWhat are governments doing to confront these new challenges\, and do they play by the same rules?\nHow do companies create value for their customers by sharing data?\n\nJoin us as we dive into this broad topic with our panel of three technology leaders: \n\nJason Barkeloo\, Founder and CEO\, Open Therapeutics\nDebbie Kramer\, Sr. Director – Privacy\, The Kroger Co.\nMichael Wilhite\, VP Enterprise Standards\, 84.51°
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/open-data-promise-and-peril-in-modern-data-flows-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Local,Networking,US Education,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220722T175637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T175637Z
UID:25133-1661167800-1661173200@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Expanding Inclusion:   Why Antisemitism Must Be Incorporated into DEI Work
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/expanding-inclusion-why-antisemitism-must-be-incorporated-into-dei-work/
LOCATION:Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220701T124120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T124120Z
UID:25098-1659225600-1659916799@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:The 5th Annual Cincinnati Festival of Faiths
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/the-5th-annual-cincinnati-festival-of-faiths/
LOCATION:Multiple
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Diversity,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Equasion":MAILTO:cincifestivaloffaiths@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220711T112628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T112628Z
UID:25108-1658946600-1658950200@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Oil - Energy Security and Transition Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Professor Theresa Saboni-Helf\, PhD\, an international energy expert & Georgetown professor\, will share insights on how energy\, technology & governments intersect\, including discussing questions like:  \n\nHow does the quest for adequate energy shape international relations?\nHow do policies\, technologies and markets interact in the realm of energy?\nHow do states balance among technological risk\, environmental risk\, economic risk and political risk?\nHow do climate goals change the energy strategies of states?\nAs the United States simultaneously faces the long-term threat of climate change and the near-term threat of Russian behavior in Europe\, what policies are emerging\, and how are they prioritized?\n\nTheresa Sabonis-Helf is a Professor of the Practice in the Georgetown School of Foreign Service Master’s Degree program\, and serves as the Inaugural Chair of the Science\, Technology and International Affairs concentration. Prior to joining Georgetown\, she was a Professor of National Security Strategy at the National War College in Washington DC. She has lived and worked in seven countries of the Former USSR\, has assisted two nations with the development of their first National Security Strategies\, has written a textbook on Caucasus regional energy issues\, and has co-edited two volumes on Central Asia’s political and economic transition. She has also published and lectured extensively on energy security\, climate change policies\, post-Soviet energy and environmental issues\, regional water politics\, energy transition\, and the politics of electricity. She is a frequent advisor to the US Department of State and USAID and is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Emory University\, and an MPA in International Affairs from Princeton University. \nRegister here.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/lets-talk-oil/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,US Education,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220608T140239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T162652Z
UID:25077-1656009000-1656012600@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Expo Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Expo Community Conversation event brought to you in partnership with the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky\, Global Ties\, the U.S. Department of State and the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nJoin us for a discussion on how we bring Expos back to the United States and do so in a more inclusive way that highlights our country’s diversity as a strength of our democracy. Expos\, also known as World’s Fairs\, are the world’s oldest and largest mega event\, held every three-five years in host cities around the world since their inception in 1851 in London. Similar to the Olympics\, which are world festivals of sports\, Expos are festivals of culture\, technology\, innovation\, design\, and human excellence. Past Expos have seen a multitude of countries showcase innovations such as the mobile phone\, the X-Ray Machine\, and the ice cream cone. \nThough Expos have not captured many U.S. citizens’ imaginations\, for those who experienced the events within the United States and overseas the last sixty years\, the experiences impacted simultaneously their worldviews and views of their communities. \nThe physical legacies of Expos in New Orleans\, New York\, San Antonio\, and Seattle—four of the last ones hosted inside the United States\, between 1960-1984—are well established. But the “felt” legacies are underexplored and powerful. With geopolitics rapidly shifting\, these soft power platforms are critical to illuminating U.S. values to international audiences. We also have an opportunity to rethink how we bring Expos back to the United States and do so in a more inclusive way that highlights our country’s diversity as a strength of our democracy. \nJoin us for a conversation on a groundbreaking oral history project to explore the future of International Expositions and the United States’ role in them. The event will also feature Oral Historian\, Anna F. Kaplan\, PhD\, and Paul Kruchoski\, a career member of the Senior Executive Service\, is the Director of the Office of Policy\, Planning\, and Resources for Public Diplomacy.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/expo-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Global Education,Virtual,Virtual Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220516T193129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T193129Z
UID:25058-1655337600-1655423999@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore Emergent Strategies for an Equitable\, Climate Prepared Region.\nIn-person tickets to all days of events are limited. Please secure your spot early. \nAward nominations and speaker\, field trip and art submissions have closed. \nLearn more about opportunities to sponsor the Summit.​ \nOur program includes a keynote\, plenary\, breakout sessions and short talks covering a broad range of relevant topics\, including: \n\n\nHealthy & Resilient Communities \n\n\nBusiness & Green\, Circular Economy \n\n\nGovernment & Policy \n\n\nHealthy\, High-Performing Infrastructure \n\n\nCreating a Food Secure Community \n\n\nClimate Justice\, Equity & Inclusion \n\n\nEmergency Preparedness
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/midwest-regional-sustainability-summit/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Local,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220607T150744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T150744Z
UID:25074-1655125200-1655128800@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Industrial Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Will a more involved U.S. government help the economy revive? The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries\, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?\nThis session is part of the Great Decisions program through Foreign Policy Association and the World Affairs Council partners with OLLI at UC to bring you this program.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/industrial-policy-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:info@cincyworldaffairs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220516T193343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T193343Z
UID:25062-1654846200-1654862400@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:IDEA Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) and St. Elizabeth Healthcare are partnering to host the first IDEA Summit – Building an Inclusive Community: The Business Case for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion powered by Fifth Third Bank. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to Noon on Friday\, June 10\, at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (3861 Olympic Blvd.\, Erlanger\, Ky.\, 41018) and will address removing barriers to employment\, effective talent attraction and retention strategies\, the importance of an inclusive workplace culture and building a plan for supplier diversity. \nTentative Event Schedule\n7:30am – 8am: Registration/Breakfast/Networking \n8am – 9am: Welcome and Keynote Speaker Stephanie A. Smith from Fifth Third \n9am – 10am: Panel Discussion – All hands on deck: Removing Barriers to Employment. Panel moderator Dr. Eddie Howard\, VP of Student Affairs at NKU. \nPanel: John Hawkins MPI Consulting\, Catrena Bowman-Thomas NKCAC\, Alecia Webb-Edgington Life Learning Center\, Paco Tello\, Pefetti Van Melle \n10am – 12pm: Break Out Sessions (Topics TBD) \n  \nCost to Attend \n\n\n\nMember Rate\n$55\n\n\nFuture Member Rate\n$70\n\n\nNKYP Pass Rate\n$50\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required. Click the “Register” button to reserve your seat!  The NKY Chamber has a 48-hour cancellation policy for all events.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/idea-summit-2022/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Diversity,Local,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220414T192421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T192434Z
UID:25002-1654594200-1654597800@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Lynsey Addario  Of Love & War: Humanity & Resilience on the Front Lines
DESCRIPTION:WorldOregon presents the 2022 International Speaker Series: Intersections \nCelebrating its 22nd season\, WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series puts you virtually in the room with the global leaders\, visionaries\, and inspiring voices that are changing our world.  This year’s series\, presented exclusively online\, brings to WorldOregon audiences four of the globe’s brightest\, boldest thinkers and advocates discussing race and social justice\, sovereign rights\, confronting aggression\, and resilience and humanity in the face of crisis. \nJune 7\, 6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLynsey Addario \nOf Love & War: Humanity & Resilience on the Front Lines \nPulitzer Prize-winning Photojournalist\nTwitter: @lynseyaddario \nThe 2022 International Speaker Series will be streamed live online | Note: all times are PDT* \n* Ticket-purchasers will receive a password-protected link following the online event to view or re-watch the program within a limited\, 2-day window.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/25002/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220516T193550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T193550Z
UID:25065-1653985800-1653991200@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Taft Business Roundtable: Hybrid Onshore/Offshore Strategies for Suppliers/Buyers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with experts\, specialists and innovators on the topic of Hybrid Onshore/Offshore Strategies for Suppliers/Buyers. We are the epic center for goods and services distribution. Find out how geopolitics\, technological innovations and other factors will impact how entrepreneurs can create\, market and distribute products across the country and around the world. \nAgenda: \n\n8:30 Registration & lite refreshments\n8:45 Opening remarks\n9:00 Panel discussion\n9:45 Q&A\n10:00 Closing remarks\n\nSome of the questions the panel may attempt to answer include: \n\nLessons learned from the supply chain bottlenecks\nJust in time (JIT) dead or alive?\nIs offshore manufacturing and supply chain obsolete?\nHow to reshore/onshore and what it means to cost and inflation?\nIs there a hybrid onshore/offshore model for supply chain?\nChina-US decoupling or recoupling? Are there legitimate Indo Pacific substitutes to Chinese suppliers?
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/taft-business-roundtable-hybrid-onshore-offshore-strategies-for-suppliers-buyers/
LOCATION:1819 Innovation Hub
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Local
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220414T192315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T192315Z
UID:25000-1653557400-1653561000@globalcincinnati.org
SUMMARY:Fiona Hill - Balancing Act: Russia\, U.S.\, & the World
DESCRIPTION:WorldOregon presents the 2022 International Speaker Series: Intersections \nCelebrating its 22nd season\, WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series puts you virtually in the room with the global leaders\, visionaries\, and inspiring voices that are changing our world.  This year’s series\, presented exclusively online\, brings to WorldOregon audiences four of the globe’s brightest\, boldest thinkers and advocates discussing race and social justice\, sovereign rights\, confronting aggression\, and resilience and humanity in the face of crisis. \n\n\n\n\nMay 26\, 6:30 PM \nFiona Hill  \n\n\n\nBalancing Act: Russia\, U.S.\, & the World \nSenior Fellow\, Center on the U.S. & Europe\, Brookings Institution \nJune 7\, 6:30 PM\nLynsey Addario \nOf Love & War: Humanity & Resilience on the Front Lines \nPulitzer Prize-winning Photojournalist\nTwitter: @lynseyaddario \nThe 2022 International Speaker Series will be streamed live online | Note: all times are PDT* \n* Ticket-purchasers will receive a password-protected link following the online event to view or re-watch the program within a limited\, 2-day window. \n\n\n\nSenior Fellow\, Center on the U.S. & Europe\, Brookings Institution
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/fiona-hill-balancing-act-russia-u-s-the-world/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T233755
CREATED:20220505T130659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T130700Z
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SUMMARY:Small World Cafe - Disinformation around the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Small World Cafe event brought to you in partnership with the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky and Gulf Coast Diplomacy. In the month of May we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation around the world with Dr. Jeffrey Blevins of the University of Cincinnati!\n\nDr. Blevins is a Professor in the Journalism Department. Tenured in the Department of English & Comparative Literature\, he also holds affiliate appointments in Department of Political Science and The Cincinnati Project. His Scholarship is grounded in U.S. telecommunication law and policy and engages critical political economy theory. Dr. Blevins’ published research has examined media ownership regulation\, First Amendment jurisprudence on media ownership regulation\, Internet media policy and the politics of the telecommunication policymaking process. He has provided expertise on electronic media regulation and Federal Communications Commission policymaking to international\, national\, regional and local news media. In 2009 Dr. Blevins served as a federal grant reviewer for the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program administered by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce. He is a frequent opinion-editorial columnist for major news outlets\, including USA Today\, The Cincinnati Enquirer\, St. Louis Post-Dispatch\, and other venues.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/small-world-cafe-disinformation-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Outer Space with Charles Doarn - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:A partner program with OLLI at UC\n\nHow should the United States approach the new crowded outer space? The launch of Sputnik 1 in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century\, there are many more participants in space\, including countries such as India and China\, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space? This session is part of the Great Decisions program through Foreign Policy Association and the World Affairs Council partners with OLLI at UC to bring you this program. \nSpeaker Biography \nCharles Doarn serves as the inaugural director of UC’s Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration. In addition\, he is a Research Professor and the MPH Program Director and Division Director of Public Health Sciences\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. He also has academic appointments at the full professor level in Political Science at UC\, Aerospace Medicine at Wright State University\, and Emergency Medicine at George Washington University. He currently provides subject matter expertise in aerospace medicine to NASA’s Chief Health and Medical Officer and serves as the co-chair of Federal Telehealth Working Group for the U.S. Government. Professor Doarn has worked closely the NATO\, the Department of Defense\, and the Department of State as a Fulbright Specialist. \nHe received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences (Microbiology) from The Ohio State University in 1980 and an MBA from the University of Dayton in 1988. Additional training includes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course\, Ashburn\, VA and Advanced Program Management at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility\, VA. \nAs the Editor-in-Chief of the Telemedicine and e-Health Journal (since 2005)\, Doarn is a recognized leader in telemedicine and telehealth as a scholar and teacher\, having published 7 books\, over 400 manuscripts\, editorials\, federal reports and nearly 50 book chapters. Doarn is an editor of the 4th edition of Space Physiology and Medicine: Evidence to Practice (ISBN 978-1-4939-6650-9); an editor of A Multinational Telemedicine System for Disaster Response: Opportunities and Challenges. NATO Publication (ISBN 978-1-61499-727-6); an editor of Engineering\, Life Sciences\, and Health/Medicine Synergy in Aerospace Human Systems Integration. The Rosetta Stone Project. NASA SP-2017-633. (ISBN 978-1-62683-044-8); and Telemedicine\, Telehealth\, and Telepresence: Principles\, Strategies\, Applications and New Directions. Editors. R Latifi\, CR Doarn\, RC Merrell. Springer\, New York. ISBN 978-3-030-56916-7. 2021. He recently completed NASA’s Mishap Investigation Flight Surgeon Handbook – NASA SP-2020-5006891. \nProfessor Doarn is a fellow of the ATA and the Aerospace Medical Association\, a member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)\, an Honorary NASA Flight Surgeon\, and recipient of the Astronaut’s award\, the Silver Snoopy for his work in Telemedicine for NASA worldwide. In May 2016\, Professor Doarn was recognized by the ATA with the 2016 Individual Leadership Award for his efforts nationally and internationally in telemedicine. He and his co-authors were recognized with the IAA’s 2018 Luigi Napolitano Book Award in the Life Sciences. \nInterested in reading more\, make sure to check out these books: \n1. Engineering\, Life Sciences\, and Health/Medicine Synergy in Aerospace Human Systems Integration. The Rosetta Stone Project. Editors. RS Williams and CR Doarn. NASA SP-2017-633. NASA\, Washington DC. ISBN 978-1-62683-044-8. \nFree by looking at this website. \n2. Space Physiology and Medicine – from Evidence to Practice\, 4th edition. Editors: A Nicogossian\, CL Huntoon\, RS Williams\, CR Doarn\, V Schneider\, and JD Polk. 2016. Springer\, New York. DOI-10.1007/978-1-4939-6652-3. ISBN 978-1-4939-6650-9 / e-book – ISBN 978-1-4939-6652-3
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/outer-space-with-charles-doarn/
LOCATION:UC’s Victory Parkway Campus\, 2220 Victory Pkwy\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lech Walesa\, Former President of Poland\, Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Leader
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with former President of Poland Lech Walesa. Ticket sales will go towards assisting Ukrainian refugees.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE PAGE FOR LIVESTREAM /VIRUAL TICKETS ONLY\nFOR LIVE IN PERSON TICKETS use this link\n\nJoin us in conversation with President Lech Wałęsa\, former president of Poland\, Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader\, and founder of the Lech Wałęsa Institute. \nWe’ll explore how President Wałęsa pulled Poland into the democratic fold\, what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for the region\, and how we can help Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis. \nAll ticket proceeds from this event will go to the Lech Wałęsa Institute in aid of Ukrainian refugees. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Presented With:\nUCONN Dodd Center for Human Rights\nWorld Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts\nWorld Affairs Forum – Stamford\, CT\nWorld Affairs Council Dallas Fort Worth\nGlobal Santa Fe World Affairs Council New Jersey\nWorld Affairs Council of Maine\nWorld Affairs Council of El Paso\nWorld Affairs Council of Jacksonville\nWorld Affairs Council of San Antonio\nWorld Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana\nColumbus Council on World Affairs\nWorld Affairs Council of Tacoma\nWorld Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio\nWorld Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky\nWorld Affairs Council of Philadelphia\nWorld Affairs Council of Greater Houston
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/an-evening-with-lech-walesa-former-president-of-poland-nobel-peace-prize-winning-leader/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Nagle - Nations within a Nation: Tribal Sovereignty 101
DESCRIPTION:WorldOregon presents the 2022 International Speaker Series: Intersections \nCelebrating its 22nd season\, WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series puts you virtually in the room with the global leaders\, visionaries\, and inspiring voices that are changing our world.  This year’s series\, presented exclusively online\, brings to WorldOregon audiences four of the globe’s brightest\, boldest thinkers and advocates discussing race and social justice\, sovereign rights\, confronting aggression\, and resilience and humanity in the face of crisis. \nMay 10\, 7:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Nagle \nNations within a Nation: Tribal Sovereignty 101 \nActivist-Writer and Citizen of the Cherokee Nation\nTwitter: @rebeccanagle \nMay 26\, 6:30 PM\nFiona Hill \nBalancing Act: Russia\, U.S.\, & the World \nSenior Fellow\, Center on the U.S. & Europe\, Brookings Institution \nJune 7\, 6:30 PM\nLynsey Addario \nOf Love & War: Humanity & Resilience on the Front Lines \nPulitzer Prize-winning Photojournalist\nTwitter: @lynseyaddario \nThe 2022 International Speaker Series will be streamed live online | Note: all times are PDT* \n* Ticket-purchasers will receive a password-protected link following the online event to view or re-watch the program within a limited\, 2-day window.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/rebecca-nagle-nations-within-a-nation-tribal-sovereignty-101/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000
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SUMMARY:Responding to Global Health Challenges
DESCRIPTION:How do global health challenges affect people living in New Hampshire? How can the United States best cooperate with other nations to achieve the common good of public health? How do we best prepare to respond to pandemics in the future? \nThe World Affairs Council of New Hampshire is happy to host a discussion on responding to global health challenges\, with Mark Lagon of the Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS\, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The organization exists to advocate support in the U.S. for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS\, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund)\, an independent\, multilateral financing entity designed to raise significant resources and accelerate efforts to end the AIDS\, tuberculosis (TB)\, and malaria epidemics. The Global Fund has also played a major role in COVID-19 response efforts in countries that receive its support through its “COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM)”. After Lagon’s opening remarks\, a moderated Question and Answer session will follow.  \nWe hope you can join us for this important online event!  \nOnline – www.wacnh.org \n\n \nAbout the Speaker \nMark Lagon is a specialist on global health\, human rights\, human trafficking\, and global institutions.  He is Chief Policy Officer at Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS\, Tuberculosis\, and Malaria—where he coordinates the non-profit’s Administration and congressional outreach\, policy advocacy and coalition management\, and research content.  He is also Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum\, and Adjunct Professor in the Masters of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Program at Georgetown University. \nHe previously served as President of Freedom House\, a non-profit that conducts research and advocacy on democracy\, political freedom and human rights. Before that he was Executive Director and CEO of the leading anti-human trafficking nonprofit\, Polaris.  \nIn the Executive Branch\, he served in three successive roles at the Department of State: member of the Secretary of State’s Policy Planning Staff; Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Organization Affairs; and finally Ambassador-at-Large directing the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.   \nHe is co-editor of the 2014 book\, Human Dignity and the Future of Global Institutions. He received his Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University\, and A.B. from Harvard University.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/responding-to-global-health-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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