The Arctic - Great Decisions Group Discussion
2021-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | KY
We welcome you to the Great Decisions Group Discussion facilitated by Susan Tracy. This group will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. running through to January. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
U.S. President Donald Trump left many scratching their heads when it was rumored that he was looking to purchase the large island nation of Greenland from Denmark. While any potential deal seems highly unlikely, the event shows the changing opinion within the U.S. government toward engagement with the Arctic region. Because of climate change, large sheets of arctic ice are melting, exposing vast stores of natural gas and oil. With Russia and China already miles ahead with their Arctic strategies, can the U.S. catch up?
Topics are:

June 22 – The Arctic
Sept 28 – China in Africa
Oct 26 – the two Koreas
Nov 23 – The Role of the WHO
Jan 25 – End of globalization

Start with the new book! Order the Great Decisions Briefing Book on your own and prepare to join by having read the articles associated with the topic. To purchase the briefing book, go to this link: https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_materials
Please contact Susan Tracy, dsxlstracy@yahoo.com or 513-582-5468 to join and for any questions you may have!

Drink at The Littlefield To Support the World Affairs Council
2021-06-01 - 2021-06-30 | The Littlefield, 3934 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223
Grab the drink of the month at The Littlefield in Northside all of June to support the World Affairs Council. For every drink of the month you purchase, The Littlefield will donate $1 to the World Affairs Council. #supportlocal #supportnonprofit

Raise Your Hand Live! with Jutta Urpilainen and Jayathma Wickramanayake
2021-06-22 10:30 - 11:00 | KY
Hosted by Mohamed Sidibay, “Raise Your Hand Live!” is a monthly talk show with global changemakers who believe education is key to building a better future.
It brings in diverse voices from across the partnership to talk about how to tackle the learning crisis and commit to keeping education as a priority as we deal with the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.
Join on June 22 for an episode featuring:

Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships
Jayathma Wickramanayake, UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth

Join the discussion on how education can and must do better to transform the lives of children and young people.
Broadcast live on GPE’s Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn accounts.
Time: 10:30 ET / 16:30 CET / 18:30 EAT

Diplomats at Work | Working in the Arctic: A U.S. Diplomat's Story feat. Eavan Cully, U.S. Department of State
2021-07-15 13:00 | KY
The Arctic is a geopolitical hotspot and strengthening the U.S. presence in the Arctic is a foreign policy priority. To that end, in June 2020, U.S. diplomats reopened the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, 67 years after it had been closed. Diplomats at Work is hosting Eavan Cully, the public affairs officer at U.S. Consulate Nuuk, to hear about her experience working to reopen a long-shuttered consulate in what is now a fast-growing city that is becoming a center for Arctic issues. They will discuss the importance of this reopening as well as life and work in Greenland for a young U.S. diplomat. There will be opportunities for Q&A. The event is open to the public.

International Friendship Family Program Student Reception
2021-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | NKU Student Union Ballroom, 20 Kenton Dr., Highland Heights, KY, Highland Heights, KY, 41076, United States
The International Friendship Family Program is designed to pair you with an international student at NKU to brighten their experience. Whether you’re an individual who can be a local friend or a host family who can provide food and shelter, a willingness to learn about another culture and to share yours is all you need.
When international students get here, they often need assistance with crucial tasks such as airport pick-up, opening a PNC bank account, purchasing a cellphone SIM card, electronic adapters, or other household set-up items. You can also spend time with them like having picnics and showing them around town (take them to Newport on the Levee, the Newport Aquarium, or walk around the vibrant district near Hotel Covington). Bring them to local sporting events and visit local attractions. The sky is the limit!
The International Friendship Family Program is hosting a reception on July 28, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 at NKU in the Student Union Ballroom for students to talk to locals and for you to learn more about this awesome program. No need to RSVP. Don’t be shy, come on out!
Apply for the International Friendship Family Program here:
https://airtable.com/shruzSTcFTmJKKBNF

GLOBINAR GC DHAKA GLOBAL INDUSTRY MEETUP: SEAFOOD AND FISHERIES
2021-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
GC Dhaka Global Industry Meetup: Seafood and Fisheries

Theme/Topic: Socialization of opportunities in Seafood
Wednesday August 11th at 8pm Dhaka (7am PT / 8am MT / 9am CT / 10am ET / 3pm London)
Duration: (1 hour)
Location/Medium: Virtual/Zoom (link sent upon registration)

Overview:
Join us for this exciting global meetup from Global Chamber Dhaka to open doors for members and guests and connect and gain new business opportunities regionally and globally.
Format: 6 featured companies will speak for 3 minutes each. The first 10 registered participants will be allowed to give a 1 minute “speed pitch”. The remaining time will be allocated for open networking.
Targeted Audience Profile:
Geographic: Global
Age: 18-80+
Professional: Entrepreneurs, Business owners, Investors, Government representatives, Executives, involved directly or indirectly with seafood etc.

Moderator

Maimun Ur Rashid Mustafa is Executive Director for Global Chamber® Dhaka, one of our first three chapters in Bangladesh. Join us to reach new markets and discover new opportunities. Optimizing people, technology and processes, Maimun Mustafa is an entrepreneur who delivers simple solutions to complex problems. With 11+ years of marketing, branding and business development experience, Maimun has gained work competencies in sectors that include CSOs, Social Businesses, Media, Communications, Trade and Technology. Maimun believes he is successful in what he does by delivering the right information to investors; possibilities to business partners; motivation to colleagues; and the promise of uncompromising quality to end beneficiaries.
Apart from managing his personal ventures, Maimun have been associated with trade and business associations for the majority of his career. He has held top tier positions in Italy-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Indonesia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry and now serves as the Executive Director of Global Chamber® Dhaka and Barisal.

About Global Chamber®. Global Chamber® is a growing and collaborating community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 metro regions around the world… connecting member businesses to new opportunities and advancing growth and success. It’s the only chamber of commerce in the world operating in hundreds of locations that helps exporting, importing and investing members to connect through warm introductions to clients, partners, projects and resources. Global Chamber® is a registered trademark of Global Chamber, LLC.

GLOBAL TEA PARTY WITH AUTHOR DANA AUSTIN: EUROPE
2021-08-29 15:00 | KY
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Global Tea Party: How Relationships Are Built Over A Cuppa Tea
This Globinar will allow you to relax, network, and explore relationship building with Author Lady Dana Austin.
Dana will join you with new friends from around the world to assist with new AND old relationship building strategies for 2021 – business over tea.
Lady Dana published her book “Tea With Strings Vignettes – Culture, Customs & Recipes” during the height of COVID-19 pandemic when the world went virtual! As she saw people using the internet and conducting virtual meetings, she saw fatigue, and unfamiliarity with new technologies and thought to herself that while the world ushers in the new business platforms, someone had to advocate for the old customs and platforms that made so many people successful in business.
Lady Dana reminds us of an older customs and tradition of drinking tea together that is at the heart of so many of the world’s civilizations. Lady Dana reminds us it’s ok to take time out to have tea with someone to get to know them better. She also reminds us that business etiquette is also something global business leaders need to be reminded of as they conduct business virtually. The customs, beliefs and traditions of an international audience within a global economy still require attention to detail.
Did you know in some customs, before any monetary transaction is conducted, the business owner will take the time to greet and learn about their potential customer over a cuppa tea? Join us in the first of many Global Tea Parties with Author Lady Dana Austin!
All globinars are free for members. Please login to receive your ticket.
Sunday, August 29th at 2:00pm CST / noon PT / 3pm ET / 8pm London

ABOUT THE AUTHOR / ENTREPRENEUR
About Lady Dana M. Austin

Dana M. Austin has been speaking life into and over lives and writing, as far back, as she can remember. She studied Communication & Nursing in undergraduate school. Her love of travel, culture and great cuisine was partially responsible for her becoming a Certified Tea Consultant and the writing of this Tea treasure. “Tea With Strings Vignettes: Culture, Customs & Recipes”. A true Tea Connoisseur is she!
After writing and soon to publish her next book, “The 3-Minute Devotional For Busy Entrepreneurs”, She decided to dedicate her time to bringing her life transforming message to schools, conducting workshops and conferences locally and around the world. She also teaches Etiquette classes. Whether as a keynote speaker or a workshop leader, she can help break through the boundaries that may be limiting your group/team and get them ready to be the drivers that shape their own future.
Let Dana help you move from the world of yesterday’s regrets to the world of tomorrow’s victories.

Visit www.DanaAustinSpeaks.com

Global Chamber® is a growing and collaborating community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 metro regions around the world… connecting member businesses to new opportunities and advancing growth and success. It’s the only chamber of commerce in the world operating in hundreds of locations that helps exporting, importing and investing members to connect through warm introductions to clients, partners, projects and resources. Global Chamber® is a registered trademark of Global Chamber, LLC.

Welcoming Week 2021 - Belonging Begins With Us
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-19 | KY
Welcoming Week 2021 – Belonging Begins With Us
September 10-19
The Council, along with many partner organizations, are working to promote Welcoming Week 2021. “Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.” Click here for more information.

Get involved in your community now!
Cincinnati Museum Center has their series, Story Tree Time, offered during welcoming week. Will you help us help this initiative?! If you are available to read a book in a different language, then please email Michelle Harpenau at mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org. Ideally, the book themes would focus on different aspects of welcoming and belonging (themes of welcoming week) and could be read in multiple languages.

Distinguished Speakers: An Introduction to Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Decentralized Finance with Andreas Park
2021-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | KY
Please register for this free program. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom webinar login information.
About the Program

Professor Andreas Park will provide a brief introduction to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, providing an overview of some of the tools and apps that are available in the new world of decentralized finance. Park has recently been part of a research effort for the Bank of Canada on the design of a central-bank issued digital Loonie, and he will provide an overview of how this development together with advances in blockchain technology drive broader changes in the financial industry internationally, and discuss what changes we might expect over the next decade. He will discuss what cryptocurrencies might allow us to do and how they are being used (and misused) in the movement of wealth around the world.

About the Speaker
Andreas Park is a Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto in the Department of Management with a cross appointment to the Finance area at the U of T Rotman School of Business. He has been a University of Toronto faculty member since 2003. His research covers empirical topics, such as the market impact of maker-taker pricing, dark orders, and high frequency trading, and theoretical topics, such as herd behavior in financial markets and the impact of trading mechanisms. Andreas has served as Co-Director of the Master of Financial Economics program at University of Toronto, and he teaches courses on Market Microstructure, Trading, Investments, Asset Pricing, and Corporate Finance. His current research focuses mostly on the impact of high frequency trading and recent market structure changes in Canadian markets. Andreas is currently a member of the Ontario Security Commission’s Market Structure Advisory Committee. He earned both his masters degree and doctorate from Cambridge University in England.
About the Moderator
Donald Cassell, a member of the ICWA Board of Directors, is a senior fellow at the Sagamore institute and director of the Africa program and Liberian initiatives there. He also oversaw the development of the Indiana-Africa Connections project, a database of over 250 Hoosier organizations with ties to Africa. Additionally he serves as the host of Sagamore‘s fellows program. Previous to his role at Sagamore, Mr. Cassell spent 20 years working as an architect in Indianapolis. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Construction Specification Institute (CSI). A native of Liberia, Mr. Cassell graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Cassell also studied at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he received his master of divinity.
Thank you to our generous sponsor

International Children’s Day
2021-09-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Burnet Woods – Trailside Nature Center, 3251 Brookline Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45220
The Cincinnati USA Sister City Association (CINUSCA) is delighted to partner with USA Balloonatics to celebrate Cincinnati’s first ever, International Children’s Day. Celebrate the children of the world and the culture and heritage of our neighbors and friends from around the globe. Festivities will include a parade of flags, food trucks, cultural entertainment, nature hikes with Michael George (Cincinnati Parks) and canoes on the lake (Camping and Education Foundation), Musical Storytime with Mr. Eric of Clifton Libary, Make Your Own Sister City Flag Button and Explore More with These Library Books.
CINUSCA is connected to nine cities around the world through the Sister City Program. They include Liuzhou, China, Gifu, Japan, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Munich, Germany, Harare, Zimbabwe, Nancy, France, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Mysore, India, and Amman, Jordan.
This celebration is an opportunity to introduce our Sister Cities to the people of Cincinnati. Enjoy the family friendly festivities and learn more about our global connections right here at home. To learn more about the Cincinnati USA Sister City Association visit cincinnatisistercity.org
For more information about this event, please contact Bob Herring (Robert.c.herring@gmail.com) or Rama Kasturi (rama.kasturi64@gmail.com). Registration is not required for this event.

China in Africa - Great Decisions Group Discussion
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | KY
We welcome you to the Great Decisions Group Discussion facilitated by Susan Tracy. This group will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. running through to January. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
The Covid-19 crisis has put a massive strain on what was growing a positive economic and political relationship between China and the continent of Africa. As Chinese President Xi Jinping’s centerpiece “Belt and Road initiative” continues to expand Chinese power, the response to the spread of Covid-19, as well as the African government’s growing debt to China, has seen pushback. What are some of the growing economic and political issues between China and Africa?
Topics are:

Sept 28 – China in Africa
Oct 26 – the two Koreas
Nov 23 – The Role of the WHO
Jan 25 – End of globalization

**You must order the Great Decisions Briefing Book on your own and prepare to join by having read the articles associated with the topic. To purchase the briefing book, go to this link: https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_materials
Please contact Susan Tracy, dsxlstracy@yahoo.com or 513-582-5468 to join and for any questions you may have!

Local Solutions to Global Challenges: Creating a Green Cincinnati
2021-09-29 07:00 - 08:00, 2021-11-03 07:10 - 08:00 | Virtual
7am – Local Solutions to Global Challenges: Creating a Green Cincinnati
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About the Program: In August, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released an alarming report on the current status of the environment and the impact that it will have on humanity. Around the world, youth have become outspoken advocates in demanding that governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations make changes to ensure the sustainability of the planet. In this session, you will be inspired to “think globally and act locally.” Speakers from the City of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment & Sustainability and other area nonprofits will discuss the Green Cincinnati Plan, a bold vision to put Cincinnati on a path to 100% renewable energy and advance the sustainability, equity, and resilience of our city. Be inspired to advocate for climate issues affecting your own community and learn more about volunteer opportunities to assist in the work that local leaders are doing to create a more sustainable future.

The Coldest War: Toward a Return to Great Power Competition in the Arctic?
2021-10-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Because of climate change, large sheets of Arctic ice are melting, exposing vast stores of natural gas and oil. With Russia and China already miles ahead with their Arctic strategies, can the US catch up? This program is presented in cooperation with the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and OLLI at University of Cincinnati.
The group will enjoy a short film about this topic provided by the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decision program. Following this, there will be a moderated discussion by Padamar Niskode, Richard Lauf, and Michelle Harpenau.

Conference - Social Studies: More Relevant Than Ever Before
2021-10-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Capital University

The Value of Global Competence: Views from Young Professionals
2021-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | KY
About the Program: Join four young professionals (31-40) and learn how curiosity and exposure to international ideas, education and experiences have led to different outcomes. Whether it’s working for a local non-profit on a global problem or in D.C., volunteer work here or abroad, or the twists and turns of establishing unexpected careers, these panelists have stories to tell. What motivates them and what matters to them on this one planet we all share? You’ll hear something about their world views and concerns as well as the possibilities global competency and cultural understanding created for them and can for you. Most importantly they will have plenty of time to answer your questions and concerns about your future in the world.
This panel discussion will be moderated by Deborah Schultz, Advisory Board member at the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and founder of Trans-Borders Solutions.
Panelists Include:
David Crookham— Major in the US Marine Corps Reserve
Meagan Hawkins– Communications Director at The Chertoff Group
Thomas Schultz– Data and Program Manager at Green Umbrella
Lindley Winchester— Senior Language Engineer at Amazon
You can find more information about our panelists here.

Flash Chat with German Consul General Wolfgang Moessinger
2021-10-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
12pm- Flash Chat: German Consul General Wolfgang Moessinger
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About the Program: In this session, Wolfgang Mӧssinger, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany– Chicago office, will discuss the bilateral ties between the Midwestern United States and Germany. Learn more about the work our Consult Generals are doing in our region to strengthen the cultural and economic ties between our countries. Consul General Mӧssinger will discuss the current state of the German economy, world affairs, and developments in Germany’s landmark election. As a city with a deep history of German heritage, learn more about how the U.S. and Germany can continue to work together in international diplomacy.
About the Speaker: Wolfgang Mӧssinger is Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Midwest, based in Chicago. After school and military service he studied German, French and History at the Albert-Ludwigs-University in Freiburg. He joined the Federal Foreign Office in 1987. His first postings abroad were Dakar, Helsinki and Moscow. From 2008 to 2012 he was Consul General in Edinburgh, from 2012 to 2015 Deputy Ambassador in Baku, from 2015 to 2019 Consul General in Dnipro (Eastern Ukraine). On July 1, 2019 he joined the Consulate General in Chicago.
Consul General Moessinger is married to Mairéad Winters-Moessinger, an Irish citizen. The couple has two adult daughters.
You can view his C.V. here.

Food is Essential: Examining COVID's Impact on the Global Supply Chain and Food Insecurity
2021-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
4pm- Food is Essential: Examining COVID’s Impact on the Global Supply Chain and Food Insecurity
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About the Program: In this session, members of area companies and nonprofit organizations will share the economic challenges they’ve faced in their industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about how supply and demand, governmental policy, and climate issues have affected the availability and prices of the food we eat. Speakers will discuss how COVID-related factors have put stress on global supply chains and how their organizations have pivoted in order to ensure the needs of their customers and community were still being met. Learn more about how you can be a conscious consumer and support local businesses during these challenging times.

Flash Chat with Consul General Bart Twaalfhoven
2021-11-04 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
12pm- Flash Chat: Consul General Bart Twaalfhoven of the Netherlands
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About the Program: Join us for a brief chat with Bart Twaalfhoven, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Midwestern United States. Learn more about relations between the United States and the Netherlands and how the nation plans to address current global challenges such as COVID, cybersecurity, economic development, and climate change. Consul General Twaalfhoven will also share his background and path towards his career with the consulate.
Learn more about Consul General Twaalfhoven here.

After the Airlift: Examining the Afghan Refugee Crisis Post-Taliban Takeover
2021-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
7pm -After the Airlift: Examining the Afghan Refugee Crisis Post-Taliban Takeover
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About the Program: In this conclusion to the International Education Summit, Eric Schwartz of Refugees International will give a keynote address regarding the current state of the Afghan humanitarian and displacement crisis. As 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that led to the global War on Terror, learn more about how the U.S. is examining its obligations to the region following the chaos of the Taliban takeover of the government. This session will address how governments, the United Nations, and various humanitarian organizations have worked—and should work—together to respond to the needs of Afghans displaced within and outside of Afghanistan. Participants will learn more about the challenges that face refugees resettling in the United States and how they can advocate to ensure the human rights of refugees and migrants around the world. Mr. Schwartz will also highlight the factors that brought about the humanitarian and evacuation crises as well as make predictions on what issues and trends the refugee and humanitarian communities will face in the coming years.

About the Speaker: Eric Schwartz became President of Refugees International in June 2017. Eric has had a three-decade career focused on humanitarian and human rights issues. Between 2009 and 2011, he served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration. As Assistant Secretary, he was credited with strengthening the State Department’s humanitarian advocacy around the world, initiating and implementing critical enhancements to the U.S. refugee resettlement program and raising the profile of global migration issues in U.S. foreign policy. He was the senior human rights and humanitarian official at the National Security Council during the Clinton administration, managing humanitarian responses to crises in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. He also served as the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery after the 2004 Asian Tsunami; as Washington Director of Asia Watch (now the Asia Division of Human Rights Watch); and Staff Consultant to the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs, among other positions in the U.S. government, at the UN and in the nonprofit sector. Just prior to arriving at Refugees International, Eric served a six-year term as Dean of the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. During much of that period, he also served on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and, ultimately, as the Commission’s vice chair. He holds a law degree from New York University School of Law, a Master of Public Affairs degree from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

The Future on the Persian Gulf Security
2021-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Is using military force a viable foreign policy option for 2021 and beyond?
The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian military commanders. What are the historical influences that have led to these tensions? What role, if any, should the United States play? Is using military force a viable foreign policy option for 2021 and beyond? This program is presented in cooperation with the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and OLLI at University of Cincinnati.
The group will enjoy a short film about this topic provided by the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decision program. Following this, there will be a moderated discussion by Padamar Niskode, Richard Lauf, and Michelle Harpenau.

Teacher PD: Educating for the Global World of Work
2022-01-04 08:00 - 17:00 | KY
Virtual Zoom Webinar, Thursday March 17, 2022 from 4-5:15 pm. Register here to receive a Zoom invitation prior to the event.
About the Program: What skills are needed to succeed in a fast-paced, technologically advanced, and globalized economy? In this session, we will discuss ways in which to bring career exploration into your subject area and highlight enrichment opportunities available for students to set themselves up for success. Teachers will hear from a panel of individuals from organizations focused on technical education and experiential learning that help students prepare for the jobs of the future. We will also reflect on how this work contributes to the Asia Society’s “Investigate the World” global competency theme as well as P21’s “Life and Career Skills” focus. This session is open for middle and high school teachers of all subject areas and teachers have the opportunity to earn 1 CEU for participating in this session.
Learning Outcomes
Teachers will be able to

Identify social and cross-cultural skills that are needed in the modern workplace.
Identify ways in which students can further develop technical or industry-specific skills to better position themselves among other future job applicants.
Develop a strategy for introducing career exploration into a lesson or unit plan.
Reflect on ways in which their lessons can help students develop necessary soft skills such as initiative, flexibility, leadership, and accountability.

Teacher PD: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Teach Global Topics
2022-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Virtual Zoom Webinar. Register to receive a zoom invitation.
Join us for the kick off to our professional development series, “Skills for Students’ Future in the World.” In this session, teachers will learn more about the Inquiry Design Model and how inquiry-based learning can help students develop skills within the “investigate the world” domain of the Asia Society’s global competency framework. Teachers will explore resources that they can use to bring inquiry into the classroom. This session is geared toward middle and high school teachers who may be new to inquiry-based learning or want to view inquiry lessons that are more specific to cultural or global topics. Teachers have the opportunity to earn 1 CEU for participating in this session.
Learning Outcomes
Teachers will be able to:

Define inquiry-based learning and develop a rationale for how it can contribute to the development of global competency.
Identify resources that they can use to develop their own inquiry-based lessons, including lesson and unit plan templates, as well as other pre-made inquiry lessons that are ready to use in the classroom.
Explain the difference between guided inquiry and direct inquiry and determine which would be appropriate for their students at a particular point in their learning.
Identify at least one concept and/or unit in which they would be able to use an inquiry-based method of instruction in the classroom and develop compelling and supporting questions for the lesson.

Teacher PD: The Power of Storytelling in Communicating Ideas
2022-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | KY
Virtual Webinar. Register here to receive a Zoom link.
Join us for our February professional development session, “The Power of Storytelling in Communicating Ideas.” In this session, teachers will discover resources and methods to engage students in the writing process and help students develop skills within the “communicate ideas” domain of the Asia Society’s global competency framework. We’ll move beyond the five-paragraph essay with methods such as editorial writing, podcasting, spoken word, and personal memoirs. Teachers will receive resources from The New York Times, The Pulitzer Center, Newseum Ed, Edutopia, and other organizations so they can implement these methods in their classrooms. This session is geared toward middle and high school teachers of all disciplines, particularly those in Language Arts and Social Studies. Teachers have the opportunity to earn CEU credit for participating in this session.
Presenters Include:

Erika Lundstedt, Global Education Manager at the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Kate Currie, Educator and Executive Director at MAKETANK Inc.

Webinar: Educating for the Global World of Work
2022-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
March Educator PD Session: Educating for the Global World of Work
Thursday March 17, 2022 from 4-5pm
Register here to receive a Zoom Link prior to the event.
About the Program: What skills are needed to succeed in a fast-paced, technologically advanced, and globalized economy? In this session, we will discuss ways in which to bring career exploration into your subject area and highlight enrichment opportunities available for students to set themselves up for success. Teachers will hear from a panel of individuals from organizations focused on technical education and experiential learning that help students prepare for the jobs of the future. We will also reflect on how this work contributes to the Asia Society’s “Investigate the World” global competency theme as well as P21’s “Life and Career Skills” focus. This session is open for middle and high school teachers of all subject areas and teachers have the opportunity to earn 1 CEU for participating in this session.
Panelists Include:

Heather Ackels, Executive Director of INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati
Jeff Brokamp, Vice President of Education at Junior Achievement of OKI Partners

Taking Action: Using Service-Learning to Develop Global Competency for Teachers
2022-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Teacher Professional Development Workshop

How can we inspire students to apply concepts that they’ve learned in the classroom to the real world? In this session, we will discuss how service-learning creates opportunities for students to take action and develop the planning, leadership, and cultural and community awareness skills necessary for success in this interconnected world. Educators and other professionals working with service-learning initiatives will share their insights on what components are necessary for a successful service-learning experience and how teachers can implement these experiences in their own school or classroom.
This session is open for middle and high school teachers of all subject areas and teachers have the opportunity to earn CEU/contact hour credit for participating in this session.
Learning Outcomes
Teachers will be able to:

Identify how service-learning addresses the “Take Action” domain of the Asia Society Global Competence matrix and P21’s Leadership and Responsibility skills.
Explain how service-learning can lead to an enhanced understanding of academic content.
Identify resources they can use to develop and implement a service-learning project in their classrooms.
Discuss best practices for implementing service-learning in an educational setting and making experiences meaningful and relevant to students.

Speakers
Ms. Rachel Kemper (’91), Saint Ursula Academy, Director of Global and Service Learning
Wendy Silvius, Indian Hill High School, Social Studies Department | Experiential Learning & Internships

Creating Well-Informed, Responsible, and Curious Global Citizens
2022-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Teacher Professional Development Workshop

How can we ignite students’ curiosity about the world around them and outside their immediate environment? In this session, we will discuss how to address global issues and become responsible global citizens while working collaboratively across diverse classrooms. Educators and other professionals working with a culturally aware mindset will share their insights on what components are necessary for a successful collaboration leveraging social and cultural differences and how teachers can implement these strategies in their school or classroom.
This session is open for middle and high school teachers of all subject areas and teachers have the opportunity to earn CEU/contact hour credit for participating in this session.
Learning Outcomes
Teachers will be able to

Identify how cultural awareness and responsibility addresses the “Investigate the World” domain of the Asia Society Global Competence matrix and P21’s Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Explain how cultural awareness can lead to an enhanced understanding of academic content.
Identify resources they can use to develop and implement a collaborative project in their classrooms.
Discuss best practices for implementing cultural awareness initiatives in an educational setting and making experiences meaningful and relevant to students.

Speakers
Mr. Joshua Amstutz, Math Department Head & Teacher Coordinator of the Academy of Global Studies at Winton Woods High School
Mr. Andrew Lock, Social Studies Department Head and Teacher within the Academy of Global Studies, American Studies at Winton Woods High School

Expo Community Conversation
2022-06-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
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.
Join 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.
Though 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.
The 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.
Join 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.

Let’s Talk Oil - Energy Security and Transition Virtual Event
2022-07-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Professor Theresa Saboni-Helf, PhD, an international energy expert & Georgetown professor, will share insights on how energy, technology & governments intersect, including discussing questions like:

How does the quest for adequate energy shape international relations?
How do policies, technologies and markets interact in the realm of energy?
How do states balance among technological risk, environmental risk, economic risk and political risk?
How do climate goals change the energy strategies of states?
As 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?

Theresa 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.
Register here.

Open Data: Promise and Peril in Modern Data Flows Virtual Event
2022-08-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
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:

Data should be proprietary and guarded,
Data should be open and publicly available.

It 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.

What happens when intellectual property rights impede research?
How 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?
What are governments doing to confront these new challenges, and do they play by the same rules?
How do companies create value for their customers by sharing data?

Join us as we dive into this broad topic with our panel of three technology leaders:

Jason Barkeloo, Founder and CEO, Open Therapeutics
Debbie Kramer, Sr. Director – Privacy, The Kroger Co.
Michael Wilhite, VP Enterprise Standards, 84.51°
