China in Africa - Great Decisions Group Discussion
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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
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
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
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°

A Just Transition to a Green Economy: The Impact on Businesses, Workers & Government
2022-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter, 10 W Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, KY, 41011
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.
Join 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.
About 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.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 5PM-7PM

5PM Cocktail Reception
6:15PM Speaker and Q&A Portion
7PM Event Concludes

Tickets:

Free for WAC Members
$20 for Non-Members
$10 for Students & Professors

This event is made possible by a generous grant from the World Affairs Councils of America and the International Labour Organization.

Society and Cyberthreats: Risks to National Security in a Global Economy
2022-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
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.
Today, 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.
We 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:

Is cybersecurity more of a technology or people problem?
How have the nature of cybersecurity threats changed in the recent decade(s)?
How has the training/education curriculum evolved in response to the changing global cybersecurity threats?

Guest Panelists:
Kathy Guider, Vice President Veracity IIR, retired FBI Special Agent
Richard 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)

International Education Summit
2022-11-11 08:00 - 13:30 | NKU Student Union Ballroom, 20 Kenton Dr., Highland Heights, KY, Highland Heights, KY, 41076, United States
The 16th Annual International Education Summit (IES) will return to in-person this year! We are excited to offer interactive informative workshops for students with sessions focused on Climate Action. This year’s Summit will provide numerous opportunities to engage with international and local educators, community partners, and business leaders, etc. We look forward to welcoming you and your students to NKU!

SIjo Workshop: You Know Haiku, Now Try Sijo
2023-01-25 18:00 - 19:00
Elizabeth Jorgensen, Arrowhead Union High School
– Incorporating Sijo into the classroom will be discussed
– Professional Development (1.5) contact hours
– Resource material available for completing the workshop
– As stand-alone or complement to Asynchronous Sijo Teacher Workshop.
Most American students have written haiku poems. The 3 line, 17 syllable Japanese poetic form is a staple in elementary, middle and high schools. Haiku poems are a good introduction to both poetry and Japanese culture. However, there is another type of East Asian poetry called a sijo that is longer, and that can further challenge students to play with language, write poetry, and share their stories with the world. Participants will learn the history, structure, and themes of sijo, as well as make a plan for how to teach sijo poetry in the classroom. Instructors will learn about the benefits and logistics of entering students into sijo-writing competitions and have time to write and workshop their own poems.
Details about all Sijo programs at https://easc.osu.edu/sijo

NCTA Workshop: Folding it into the Curriculum: Origami and STEAM in the K-12 Classroom
2023-01-31 17:30 - 20:30
Presenters:
· Ann Marie Davis, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
· Angie Stokes, NCTA Alumni, Wayne Trace Junior/Senior High
· Tammy Taylor, NCTA Alumni, Twin Valley School District

Through hands-on activities, films, lectures, and discussions, learn how origami illuminates new and exciting directions in the classroom from social-emotional learning to cross-curricular teaching. Come learn about the modern applications of paper-folding, a journey that takes us around the globe and to the stars and back! In this workshop, we will explore the “art of the fold” by investigating the multi-disciplinary aspects of origami in the classroom. While folding math and science into the curriculum, we will also consider the history of origami and paper-making in East Asia, paper-folding in Japan, and functional origami in modern scientific design. While supplies last, origami sets will be sent to workshop participants.

Free and Open to the Public

Educator Professional Development Webinar: Inclusion and Peace Building
2023-09-21 16:00 - 17:00
In this workshop, we will discuss the relationship between conflict and displacement, and the unique experiences and challenges faced by women, youth, and people with disabilities who are displaced. The workshop will conclude with a small group activity and a plenary discussion on how to incorporate lived experiences into curriculum.

Sponsored by: World Affairs Council – Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky, U.S. Institute of Peace, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, and World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana

Register for FREE here.

About Elizabeth Murray:

Elizabeth Murray is a senior advisor on peacebuilding and inclusion at the U.S. Institute of Peace. She leads the Institute’s efforts on disability-inclusive peacebuilding and advises on programming and research in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Murray first joined USIP in 2008 to work on the Institute’s grantmaking in Colombia. She has led USIP’s grantmaking in several countries and has managed programs and research in Sudan and Central African Republic. In addition to the inclusion of people with disabilities in peacebuilding, her thematic interests include national dialogues, political transitions and migration.

Prior to joining USIP, Murray managed educational programs at the Kennedy Center and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international politics and Latin American studies from Georgetown University, a master’s degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University, and a graduate certificate in international migration studies from Georgetown University.

2023 Climate Candidate Forum - Cincinnati Council & School Board
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:00
World Affairs Council, Green Umbrella, and partners present a candidate forum about climate action and policy in Cincinnati for candidates running for local office.
Join 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.
All 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.
The 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).
We also invite Cincinnati residents to submit questions they want candidates to answer. Submit your questions here by September 22nd.

Virtual Information Session for the International Education Summit
2023-11-06 16:00 - 17:00
We invite local educators, students, and community partners to join us in exploring the UN Global Goals from a “glocal” perspective. This info session will cover the details of the Summit including our new Lauf Global Studies Grant. We will also discuss the outcomes from the summit including:

To expand students’ awareness and provide experiences for them to make an impact in their community through the Global Goals
To enhance students’ understanding of global education and career pathways

Register Here!

Climate Migration with United States Institute of Peace
2023-11-09 16:00 - 17:00
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The 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?
In 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.
Kayly 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.
Prior 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.”
Ober 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.

Apply Now! Richard Lauf Global Studies Grant Due November 27th!
2023-11-27
You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself
-Galileo Galilei

To honor the legacy of Richard Lauf, the World Affairs Council is proud to announce five grants of up to $1000 for students and educators. For 59 years, Richard devoted his time and passion to world affairs, now hoping to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Who can apply?
Students, teachers, or student organizations.
What do I have to do to apply?
GLOCAL is the main focus for this project: Think Globally, Act Locally.
Support, expand, or strengthen an initiative of existing projects/clubs or create new initiatives that benefit your school or community based on the United Nations Global Goals. Click here for more information and to apply!
Step 1: Research ways to “take action” based on the UN Global Goals. Connect with a teacher to assist in your initiative.
Step 2: Write out your project description that aligns with the “take action” in your research.
For example, a student/teacher could receive up to $1000 to start or expand a student club. The club must meet at least two times a month to research local issues for their school or community. This will then be followed up by an initiative which will be reported back to the World Affairs Council. Funds could be used to get snacks for the meetings and for the selected project. This is only one example, we encourage you to also be creative!

How much funding can you receive?
Five grants of up to $1000 will be awarded!
What is the deadline to apply?
Submissions are due November 27, 2023.
Click here for more information and to apply!
