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 […]
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 […]
Let's Celebrate The Mission Together! We look forward to reflecting on the 2022 community impact as we could not have done it without your support this year. In 2023, we need YOU more than ever! In whatever way we can safely accomplish it, the Council is going to continue creating international connections, raising awareness on […]
**Partner event with World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky & World Affairs Council Orange County - This is FREE for any students (high school, university, etc.) & World Affairs Council members. For non-members, the ticket price is $10/person. The link to register is here.
**Partner event with World Affairs Council - Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky & World Affairs Council Orange County - This is FREE for any students (high school, university, etc.) & World Affairs Council members. For non-members, the ticket price is $10/person. The link to register is here.
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 […]
Centennial Series Strategic Issues Forum **This event was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. It will be rescheduled for 2024. The 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. […]
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 […]
Register Here 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 […]
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 […]
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