7am - Local Solutions to Global Challenges: Creating a Green Cincinnati 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 […]
4pm- Food is Essential: Examining COVID's Impact on the Global Supply Chain and Food Insecurity 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 […]
7am - Local Solutions to Global Challenges: Creating a Green Cincinnati 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 […]
7pm -After the Airlift: Examining the Afghan Refugee Crisis Post-Taliban Takeover 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are proud to announce the 17th Annual International Education Summit which will be held December 7th at Northern Kentucky University titled, "Changing the World Together as Young People". Student? Teacher? Do you want to solve the world's biggest issues? This is the field trip you WANT to attend. Noel Ifeyani Alumona, an international social […]
To celebrate the recipients of the World Affairs Council's inaugural Richard I. Lauf Global Studies Grant, we cordially invite you to Somerhaus in OTR on Wednesday, May 15th. The winning grantees will be joining and sharing about their Global Impact, Local Action projects from the five schools who won: Aiken High School, Holmes High School, […]
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