World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

The Ubuntu Film Series
2018-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | National Underground Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
The Ubuntu Film Series |September 1, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Learn more here

Stir! Multicultural Networking Reception
2018-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | National Underground Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Enjoy drinks and appetizers as you grow your network across cultures and communities at this multicultural networking reception on June 14 at The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center! The seven regional Chambers have joined together for this networking event to elevate and celebrate the many cultures in our region. Consider inviting a Cincinnati newcomer to join the fun. There will be plenty of local experts on hand to make everyone feel at home.
The event will be located on the 2nd floor of the Freedom Center in the Grand Hall.
For downtown parking information, visit www.bestparking.com/cincinnati-parking
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Hosted by 7 as 1: Your Cincinnati Multicultural Chamber Collaborative–
African American Chamber
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
European American Chamber of Commerce
Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
Indian American Chamber of Commerce
Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati

Over the Rhine International Film Festival
2018-09-26 - 2018-09-30

Defining Leadership, Russia
2018-09-20 17:30 - 19:00 | National Underground Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Defining Leadership, Russia with Professor William Taubman, Bertrand Snell
Professor of Political Science, Emeritus at Amherst College
Register Here

Global Chatter: Global Health
2018-09-06 08:00 - 09:30 | American Red Cross, 2111 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
The collective action of countries, communities, and organizations over the last 30 years has saved millions of lives around the world…

Global Chatter: China Geopolitics
2018-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Graydon on Main, 1421 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Over 15 years, China has implemented a strategy of economic outreach and expansion of all its capacities, including military and diplomatic…

What is U.S. Foreign Policy Today? Is there a Trump Doctrine?
2018-08-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
Join us for a discussion and debate about U.S. foreign policy. Al Tuchfarber, a conservative Republican, will present the case that there is unfolding, coherent Trump Doctrine that furthers U.S. interests. Patrick Haney, a progressive (though Realist) Democrat, will contest that, arguing that serious damage is being done to long-term U.S. interests. Regardless of your own politics or philosophy, this discussion will enrich your understanding beyond headlines and hyberbole. Guests are welcome.

Al Tuchfarber is Professor Emeritus of Political Science of the University of Cincinnati and Founder/Director of UC Institute for Policy Research. An FPLC member, Al has a growing influential blog called the Tuchfarber Report, which commetns on geo-political and economic developments.

Patrick Haney is Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Science at Miami University in Oxford. He took his BA from the Ohio State University and his PhD from Indiana University, and teaches and writes on U.S. foreign and national security policy. He has been a member of the FPLC since its inception in 2003.

Reserve dinner for yourself and your gusts go to the www.fplcohio.org.

Dinner is $30 for members* and $40 for non-members.

RSVP to Heather Slais at fplcohio@gmial.com or Cynthia Cummins at 513-745-3922

*Members include: FPLC, Brueggeman Center, and World Affairs Council

Global Chatter: Media & Foreign Policy
2018-08-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Graydon on Main, 1421 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Foreign Policy is tweeted from the White House and “fake news” has entered the zeitgeist. Cyber warfare, hacking and misinformation…

Global Chatter: Turkey Partner in Crisis
2018-07-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut St #1100, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016, the autocratic trend in Ankara has deepened to result in the United States being considered as their country’s greatest security threat. What does this challenge mean for the Trump Administration? Even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world.

Promoting Just and Inclusive Communities in Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana: A "Whole of Community" Approach to Immigrants and Refugees
2018-07-16 - 2018-07-18 | Xavier University Cintas Center, 1324 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
Join scholars, researchers, community organizers, service providers, local officials, leaders of faith communities, immigrant advocates, and others for a three-day event on how diverse groups in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana are working together to meet the needs of immigrant communities. This event will examine “whole of community” responses to welcoming, integrating, and protecting immigrants, lift up models and best practices, and provide opportunities for further community-focused collaborations. It will also help participants identify and bolster their legal support, research, and capacity needs in addressing these issues.
The conference schedule includes optional site visits on July 16; and plenary panels and workshops on July 17 and 18. The full agenda and list of speakers will soon be available at http://cmsny.org/event/cincinnati-july2018/.
The conference fee of $50 includes lunch and refreshments throughout the event. To register, visit https://cmsnewyork.eventbee.com/event?eid=107761232. Discounts and fee waivers are available to registrants/organizations indicating financial need. To request a discount or fee waiver, please contact cms@cmsny.org.

Cincinnati Festival of Faiths
2018-06-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207, United States
Cincinnati Festival of Faiths is to showcase Cincinnati’s religious diversity, celebrate various religions’ contributions to our community’s quality of life, develop our community’s exemplary interfaith relations and collaboration, and build and enhance interfaith unity.

1st Annual Cincinnati Festival of Faiths
2018-06-24 | Xavier University Cintas Center, 1324 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
WHAT: A week long festival (a) to showcase Greater Cincinnati’s religious diversity and vitality, (b) to celebrate religion’s contributions to our community’s quality of life, and (c) to model our exemplary interfaith relations and collaboration.
Including: A Day of Community Service – interfaith groupings of volunteers will spend the day together performing community service, followed by a discussion of their shared experience. (There will be optional days and service projects. This activity should be of special appeal to younger audiences.)
Concluding: A Day of Celebration – a fun and educational festival, featuring music and culture, purely non-political, within a setting of many and diverse religious group exhibitors; to include opportunities for interfaith prayer/meditation and dialogue. (A Sunday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 p.m.)

World Refugee Day Cup 2018
2018-06-23 | Xavier University Soccer Field, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH, 45229
We are honoring World Refugee Day with our
Fifth Annual World Refugee Day Cup!
Planning Meeting | American Red Cross | 6:30 PM
March 20 | April 26 | May 10 | June 14 | July 12
Organize a team | Join the resource fair | Plan activities | Sponsor | Volunteer

The 2018 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
2018-06-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Xavier University Cintas Center, 1324 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
In 2018, the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will continue to explore new and promising areas of environmental sustainability, while also taking a deeper look at the issue of resilience. We will explore how other regions across the nation are adapting to climate change and other environmental challenges and those in the process of creating resilient cities. To underscore this point, the keynote speaker this year is Katharine Hayhoe. Hayhoe is a prominent climate scientist experienced in untangling the complex science and tackling many long-held misconceptions about global warming. Director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University, Hayhoe current focus is on modeling regional to local impacts of climate change, and how we can fix this together using many of the solutions already in our backyards.
Featuring keynote address from Katharine Hayhoe, an accomplished atmospheric scientist who studies climate change and why it matters to us here and now. A remarkable communicator, Katharine has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Stir! Multicultural Networking Reception
2018-06-14 17:30 - 19:30 | National Underground Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Enjoy drinks and appetizers as you grow your network across cultures and communities at this multicultural networking reception. Consider inviting a Cincinnati newcomer to join the fun. There are plenty of local experts on hand to make everyone feel at home.
Events take place three times a year at various locations.
Hosted by 7 as 1: Cincinnati Multicultural Chamber Collaborative
African American Chamber
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
European American Chamber of Commerce
Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
Indian American Chamber of Commerce
Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati

International Trade Certification Program - Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky
2018-06-12 - 2018-06-14 | Sullivan University – Center of Learning, Northern Kentucky, 207 Grandview Drive, Ft. Mitchell, KY, 41017, United States
Event Description:

BACKGROUND: The International Trade Certification Program (ITCP) was developed by the WTC-KY to provide the foundation for effective and efficient management of a company’s international trade operations by providing information that is both current and relevant.
CURRICULUM: The Certification curriculum is designed specifically for the trade practitioner. Our three-day program is taught by business experts, all clients of the WTC-KY, in areas ranging from banking, tax, legal, customs compliance, market intelligence, freight forwarding, international marketing and customs brokerage. The International Trade Certification Program is a recognized “knowledge share” where class participants learn from peers and in turn, can effectively grow their organization through international trade.
RESULTS: The ITCP has an alumni network of over 300 graduates representing 150+ companies and organizations to date. These alumni earn his/her certificate of International Commerce Specialist after three rigorous days of class time and individual testing. The International Commerce Specialist certificate is accredited by the National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarder’s Association of America (NCBFAA).

Human Trafficking and Smuggling Course
2018-06-06 - 2018-07-17
Instructor: Kirill Boychenko
As opportunities for legal migration decrease and economic and security complications in countries of origin increase, people are forced to migrate irregularly. In many cases, they end up exploited for labour or sex. Demand for low skilled/low cost labour in the global north (along with well-established informal labour practices in destination and transit countries) as well as lack of information about legal migration channels result in migrants falling prey to smuggling and trafficking networks.
This e-learning course analyses the concepts of human trafficking and migrant smuggling while discussing various practical cases from around the globe. It focuses on existing policies and modalities of prevention, protection and prosecution, including victim identification, national/trans-national referral mechanisms and best practices in combating these crimes while addressing the needs of survivors.

Refugee Connect ; Creating One Greater Cincinnati Community
2018-05-23 18:30 - 2018-05-24 20:30 | The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Facing the threat of violence and persecution, this young woman and her family embarked on the difficult journey of securing refugee status and eventually settled in Cincinnati, where she and her siblings are currently pursuing higher education. Share in the rich culture of music and dance her family has brought with them from Burundi.
Hundreds of thousands of families from the central African nation of Burundi are fleeing violence, extrajudicial killings, abduction, torture, and persecution. Many Burundi refugees are children who arrive at camps unaccompanied and separated from their families.

Mission: Wildlife at the Cincinnati Zoo
2018-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s, Barrows Lecture II
Julie has revolved her life around working with animals, education the public and supporting conservation. From her first love of horses as a young girl to an animal training career and her long time role as Animal Ambassador for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, Julie utilizes her expertise in conservation, animal training and care to improve the lives of animals worldwide.

The Past and Present of U.S. Diplomacy in Europe
2018-05-13 - 2018-05-25
Trace some of the most important U.S. decisions and actions in Europe since World War II and learn how they have affected your life at home. Visit historic sites and immerse yourself in cultures that are geographically close to each other yet so different. Peek into what the future might hold for trans-Atlantic relations and find out how American diplomats protect your interests.

Cincinnati Men's Conference: Be a Man!
2018-04-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Taft Theater, 317 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Cincinnati Men’s Conference: Be a Man! What it means to be a True Christian Man in Today’s Society takes place at the Taft Theater on Fifth Street from 9 am – 4 pm.
This is brought to you by the Catholic Speakers Organization Booking and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The day will feature lectures from four different speakers pertaining to being the best version of a man we can be via true Christian ideals, giving us the tools to become the best brother, son, father, spouse, manager or leader to our fellow man. how are we expected to act as good Christian men in today’s modern society and what are the non-negotiables for good Christian men trying to be authentic examples of Christ to the rest of the world? Cincinnati was the first city to put on what we know of today as a Catholic Men’s Conference.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.cmgbooking.com/cincinnati-mens-conference.

Money, myths & man-eaters: Big cat conservation in Tanzania & beyond at the Cincinnati Zoo
2018-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Barrows Lecture IV
Amy Dickman is the Kaplan Senior Research Fellow in Field Conservation at Oxford University, and has 20 years experience working on large carnivores in Africa, specializing in human-carnivore conflict. She established the Tanzania-based Ruaha Carnivore Project, which focuses on reducing carnivore attacks, providing local communities with real benefits from carnivore presence, and training the next generation of local conservation leaders. Amy will discuss the significance of this project, the difficulties of working in an area where witchcraft and mythology abound, and the conservation successes that are already emerging from this important work.

NKYEC 2018 Excellence in Education Dinner
2018-04-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn – Cincinnati Airport, 1717 Airport Exchange Blvd, Erlanger, KY, 41018
Join the Northern Kentucky Education Council and the NKY Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 25 for the 2018 Excellence in Education Celebration at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport Convention Center.

Refugee Empowerment Initiative | Quarterly Forum
2018-04-25 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
The Refugee Empowerment Initiative Summit is a training day to promote best practices for welcoming refugees. REI action teams topics are given priority for the training sessions:
· Advocacy
· Education
· Employment
· Legal
· Health
· Housing
· Transportation
We invite partners to submit proposals for training the community. Training audiences include the following:
· New Americans (refugee communities)
· Nonprofits
· Businesses
· Community Members (education of general public)
· Volunteers

Benefit Concert for the Munich Sister City Association
2018-04-23 19:00 - 21:00

Threading the Oceans with William Bunch
2018-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY, 41011
Threading the Oceans with William Bunch, sponsored by the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement at NKU, is presented as part of the Six@Six Series of lectures.
William Bunch is a senior student in technical theatre and design in the Department of Theatre & Design at NKU. The talk will be held at Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center from 6-7 pm.
How much water does it take to make a T-shirt? What percentage of landfills is fabric? What really happens when you wash your clothes. Fashion looks great on the runway and in storefront window displays. Behind the scenes, the story is different. Clothing ranks second only to oil as a contributor to industrial pollution. How can we look good as consumers but reduce the waste of our clothing?
The entire series of seven lectures is $30 and individual tickets are $6. Students attend free. Order your tickets at (859) 572-7847; or online at www.sixatsix.nku.edu.

Earth Day 2018: End Plastic Pollution
2018-04-22
Find out more, here, and about the plastics campaign, here.

What in the World: Global Hot Spots and U.S. Foreign Policy
2018-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Martha Raddatz, a multiple award-winning reporter, has covered national security, foreign policy, and politics for decades – reporting from the Pentagon, the State Department, the White House, campaign trails, and war zones around the world. She is known for her extraordinary and often exclusive reporting from conflict areas, and the emotional detail of her stories. For many years a reporter with ABC News, she is the network’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent. She co-anchors This Week with George Stephanopoulos and appears on other network broadcasts. Ms. Raddatz is the author of an acclaimed best-selling book, The Long Road Home: a Story of War and Family. This past fall, the National Geographic channel aired an 8-hour miniseries inspired by the book.
The United States is faced with multiple foreign policy challenges — the US role in conflict areas, nuclear threats, terrorism, trade, immigration, and policy disagreements with other countries. The country lacks consensus about the best way forward. Who better to help us sort through what is happening and help us understand than Martha Raddatz!
Join us for what is sure to be a remarkable evening!
Individual/Member Tickets
To order tickets online , CLICK HERE On the program description page, click on “Underwriter Tickets” if ordering reception and lecture tickets. On the order page, ignore the “View Seat Maps” button – seat reservations are not available for this event. Then select the level of sponsorship tickets you wish to order. The number of tickets for each level is listed in your invitation. Hit “continue” and follow the remaining directions. If ordering individual tickets, click on “Purchase Tickets” button.
To order tickets by mail, download the individual/member ORDER FORM. Complete the form and mail with a check payable to Memorial Hall to:
Memorial Hall
attn: Woman’s City Club
1225 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

The Past and Present of U.S. Diplomacy in Asia
2018-04-15 - 2018-04-27
Travel to the most dynamic and booming part of the world and learn how America’s security and economic primacy in the Asia-Pacific has affected the region in the last seven decades. Visit spectacular sites and experience local customs and cultures. See how life has changed for local residents over the years and find out what role U.S. diplomacy has played in those changes.

The German-Americana Collection, University of Cincinnati: How It Came To Be
2018-04-13 10:00 - 2018-05-08 11:30 | Annie Laws Conference Room, 2621 McMicken Circle, Cincinnati, OH, 45221
University of Cincinnati Libraries invites you to a special lecture and reception featuring the German-Americana Collection, University of Cincinnati: How it Came to Be with Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann. This collection was generously supported by The Charlotte and Edward Unnewehr Fund made possible by the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation.
Parking available in the CCM Parking Garage
Refreshments provided following lecture
Business attire
For additional information, please contact Jenny Mackiewicz at (513)556-1394 or Jennifer.Mackiewicz@uc.edu
