World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

NKITA & Kuehne + Nagel Sea Freight Seminar
2018-03-29 08:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Understanding and Operating in the New World of Ocean Transportation
Kuehne + Nagel, in conjunction with the NKY International Trade Association (NKITA), is hosting a Sea Freight Seminar designed to provide clients and international companies with a unique opportunity to hear from our Transportation & Logistics specialists. Please join us and your peers as we discuss important sea freight topics that may have a direct impact on your supply chain. Featured topics include: -What Has Changed? -How Will You Be Affected? -Strategies to Live (or Die) By? -What Does the Future Hold? The Presenter will be William F. Rooney. Mr. Rooney has 44 years of experience in transportation management covering a broad range business functions. He is currently Vice President, Strategic Development for Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

Dinner and Dialogue with Qaisar Shareef
2018-03-26 05:30 - 20:30 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
Qaisar Shareef concluded in 2011 a career of nearly 30 years with Procter & Gamble. He joined the company at headquarters in 1981, and spent a dozen years living and working abroad as P&G country manager in startup ventures in the emerging markets of Pakistan and Ukraine. The subsidiaries he led in those two countries continue to thrive today in spite of difficult circumstances. P&G Pakistan received from the U.S. State Department an Award for Corporate Excellence in 2012.
In his first book, When Tribesmen Came Calling: Building an Enduring American Business in Pakistan, published in 2017 by Blue Ear Books, Qaisar narrates his experiences successfully building American businesses in emerging markets, sharing learning about how business success was achieved and exploring the interplay among business, economics, culture, and politics. He was witness to historical political events that continue to shape Pakistan and Ukraine. He tells these stories in an engaging and informative way – as only an eyewitness can.
He is an advisory partner at Ward Howell International, a global executive search and management consultancy firm. He has taught as adjunct faculty in International Marketing in the School of International Business at the George Washington University.
Based in the Washington, DC area, Qaisar serves on the boards of many organizations from the Pakistani-American and American Muslim communities. He also serves on the Leadership Council of Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, a D.C.-based think tank.
Originally from Pakistan, Qaisar moved to Cincinnati in 1977. He has a B.S. degree in Management from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

World Water Day
2018-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | University of Cincinnati African American Cultural Resource Center, 60 W Charlton St, Cincinnati, OH, 45221
Join us for a discussion with UNESCO Water Co-Chair Dr. Adrian Parr!
Learn about the work being done in Cincinnati to bring clean water to more people in rural Tanzania.

South Africa's Fragile Democracy
2018-03-18 12:30 - 14:30
The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the party today suffers from popular frustration over official corruption and economic stagnation. It faces growing threats from both left and right opposition parties, even as intraparty divisions surface. Given America’s history of opportunistic engagement with Africa, there are few prospects for a closer relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile, a weaker ANC could lead to political fragmentation in this relatively new democracy.

PharmaLink Conference
2018-03-13 - 2018-05-16
This conference serves as a convergence of expertise and current, critical topics such as Supply by Design, Global Product Stewardship, Regulatory Strategy, FDA Top Priorities, Beyond Metrics Through the Power of Artificial Intelligence, and more!
As a registered attendee you will receive two and a half days of robust and collaborative discussion with FDA officials and industry experts.
Three breakfasts and two lunches are included in your registration fee and will be served at the Cintas Center. You also have the opportunity to meet FDA and industry participants at two complimentary receptions. During registration, you have the option to sign up for the Networking Dinner and order a boxed lunch for Friday, which will be available for pick-up at the end of the conference.
A CEU certificate will be provided to all those who express interest during the registration process.

U.S. Global Engagement and the Military
2018-03-11 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
The global power balance is rapidly evolving, leaving the United States at a turning point with respect to its level of engagement and the role of its military. Some argue for an “America First” paradigm, with a large military to ensure security, while others call for a more assertive posture overseas. Some advocate for a restoration of American multilateral leadership and a strengthened role for diplomacy. Still others envision a restrained U.S. role, involving a more limited military. How does the military function in today’s international order, and how might it be balanced with diplomatic and foreign assistance capabilities?

One Person Can Make a Difference: The Irene Gut Opdyke Story
2018-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Seton High School Performance Hall, 3901 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45205
Jeannie Opdyke Smith shares the story of her Mother, Irene Gut Opdyke, a Polish Catholic woman who risked her life to save Jews during the Holocaust. The story she tells, although filled with the horrors and hate the Holocaust holds, also brings the message that faith, love and hope can triumph over evil. It proclaims the conviction that one by one we can say no to hatred, persecution and prejudice. The story speaks of the power of love and encourages all that “One Person can Make a Difference!”

Turkey: A Partner in Crisis
2018-03-04 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world.

4th Annual Greater Cincinnati Catholic Women's Conference
2018-03-03 | Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH
4th Annual Greater Cincinnati Catholic Women’s Conference (GCCWC) will take place at the Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Road in Mason, OH, just north of Cincinnati. The main celebrant will be Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. The day’s speakers include Deacon Dan Lupo, Teresa Tomeo, Monsignor Frank Lane and Ann Winkle. The mission of GCCWC is to encourage a deeper love and understanding of the Catholic Faith in order for women to go out into the world and live Catholic every day.
To register, click here.

Global Health: Progress and Challenges
2018-02-25 12:30 - 14:30
The collective action of countries, communities and organizations over the last 30 years has literally saved millions of lives around the world. Yet terrible inequalities in health and wellbeing persist. The world now faces a mix of old and new health challenges, including the preventable deaths of mothers and children, continuing epidemics of infectious diseases, and rising rates of chronic disease. We also remain vulnerable to the emergence of new and deadly pandemics. For these reasons, the next several decades will be just as important—if not more so—than the last in determining wellbeing across nations.

Media and Foreign Policy
2018-02-25 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
State and non-state actors today must maneuver a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social media. Foreign policy is tweeted from the White House and “fake news” has entered the zeitgeist. Cyberwarfare, hacking and misinformation pose complex security threats. How are actors using media to pursue and defend their interests in the international arena? What are the implications for U.S. policy?

5th Annual One World Gala & Global Trivia Competition
2018-02-23 18:30 - 21:30 | The Phoenix Club, 812 Race St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
5th Annual One World Gala & Global Trivia Competition benefiting students’ global education & 21st century skills in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky – Click here to purchase individual tickets.
Sponsorship still available, to inquire please contact Michelle Harpenau.
Our 5th Annual One World Gala & Trivia Competition benefits today’s students for tomorrow’s global leaders. Join us in an evening of fine dining and collaboration as you compete with others in our annual trivia competition.

China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation
2018-02-18 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
In the last 15 years, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic outreach and expansion of all its national capacities, including military and diplomatic capacities. Where the United States has taken a step back from multilateral trade agreements and discarded the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), China has made inroads through efforts like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). What are Beijing’s geopolitical objectives? What leadership and political conditions in each society underlie growing Sino-American tensions? What policies might Washington adopt to address this circumstance?

5th Annual Japan Update Symposium
2018-02-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 3 East Fourth St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Keynote address, panel discussion, and cocktail reception featuring appetizers prepared by Mei Japanese Restaurant.
Learn more about the role of Japanese technology in Kao Corporation’s revitalization of the Jergens skincare brand, and hear the exciting story of Honda and GE’s recent joint venture in the aerospace industry.
Keynote Address by Takashi Hatchoji, Board Member, Nitto DenkoCorporation, who will compare case studies of two large Japanese manufacturing companies and share personal insights drawn from 40+ years with Hitachi, Ltd.

Iran versus Saudi Arabia: An evening with Ambassador Kenton Keith
2018-02-13 17:30 - 21:00

Confronting Rising Anti-Semitism in Europe
2018-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45236
As the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee Against Antisemitism, MP Mann will speak about his work to combat anti-Semitism in the UK and Europe, including anti-Semitism in sports, on university campuses, and through social media.

Bye Bye Germany
2018-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Kenwood Theatre, 7815 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236
Making an engaging, humorous film about Holocaust survivors living in migrant limbo is a challenge and Bye Bye Germanysuccessfully hits the mark. The Jews remaining in post-WWII Germany have been largely overlooked onscreen, giving this dramedy a unique and rarely seen narrative freshness and historical importance.
Set in 1946 Frankfort, director Sam Garbaski pulls us into the lives of David Bermann and friends, as they hatch a plan to reach America. Based on real characters, Bye Bye Germany offers a multi-threaded plot and major twist at the end, rewarding the viewer with an entertaining and ultimately uplifting experience.

Russia'a Foreign Policy
2018-02-11 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia is projecting an autocratic model of governance abroad and working to undermine the influence of liberal democracies, namely along Russia’s historical borderlands. Russia caused an international uproar in 2016, when it interfered in the U.S. presidential contest. But Putin’s foreign policy toolkit includes other instruments, from alliances with autocrats to proxy wars with the U.S. in Georgia, Ukraine and Syria. How does Putin conceive of national interests, and why do Russian citizens support him? How should the United States respond to Putin’s foreign policy ambitions?

Lunar New Year Gala and Event
2018-02-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Ramada Plaza Cincinnati Sharonville, 11320 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45246
The Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce holds this major event to welcome the coming of the Lunar New Year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to observe one of the most important holidays in the Asian culture. We celebrate along with our chamber members and representatives from all over the Greater Cincinnati business community.

World class performances & entertaining program
Specially selected and prepared Asian fare
Networking opportunities with many US & Asian connections
Raffle and Silent Auction showcasing unique, traditional items

The Waning of Pax Americana
2018-02-04 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
During the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. began a historic shift away from Pax Americana, the liberal international order that was established in the wake of World War II. Since 1945, Pax Americana has promised peaceful international relations and an open economy, buttressed by U.S. military power. In championing “America First” isolationism and protectionism, President Trump has shifted the political mood toward selective U.S. engagement, where foreign commitments are limited to areas of vital U.S. interest and economic nationalism is the order of the day. Geopolitical allies and challengers alike are paying close attention.

2018 Chinese New Year Concert
2018-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Cincinnati, Corbett Auditorium, College of Conservatory of Music (CCM), 290 CCM Blvd, Cincinnati, OH, 45219
Featuring the themed music of Hollywood’s martial arts action comedy, Kung Fu Panda, an American computer-animated film produced by Dreamworks Animation. This exquisite piece will be presented in multimedia in conjunction with the versatile multi-instrumentalist Mr. Hong Wang, the Guanzi virtuoso Mr. Jian Bao, and our long-term partner, the CCM Philharmonia orchestra directed by Maestro Mark Gibson.

74th Annual Meeting of the Salesian Guild
2018-02-03 16:00 - 20:00
74th Annual Meeting of the Salesian Guild takes place at St. Francis Xavier Church in downtown Cincinnati. The keynote speaker will be Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, well-known advocate, spiritual advisor and best-selling author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty. She is currently working on her third book, River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey.
The gathering includes Vigil Mass at 4 pm at St. Francis Xavier; Reception at the parish center at 5 pm; Welcome and Dinner at 5:30 pm; Update on media law at 6:30 pm; Presentation of the Distinguished Communicator of the Year Award at 6:45 pm and the keynote speaker at 7 pm.
To keep up with late-breaking developments be sure and “like” the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SalesianGuild.
Nominations for the award are due October 31, 2017.
Questions, contact Dan Andriacco at the Department of Communication & Mission Promotion, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, (513) 421-3131.

End Slavery Cincinnati's 2018 Anti-Human Trafficking Conference
2018-02-02 08:30 - 17:00 | American Red Cross, 2111 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
End Slavery Cincinnati’s 2018 Anti-Human Trafficking Conference is open to the public and runs from 8:30 am – 5 pm at the American Red Cross, 2111 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207.
This year there will be 12 presentations, a welcome address, and keynote address.
The Conference will include workshops on: Outreach; Healthcare for Survivors; Legal Assistance for Survivors; Law Enforcement Case Studies; Prevention Education and more!
Cost: Student with ID = $35; Pre-registration = $55; Same day registration = $70.
Online Registration will close 9 an, January 29, 2018.
Register Online here.
This event is brought to you by End Slavery Cincinnati in partnership with The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross.

Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA 2017 Results
2018-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Rookwood Commons Tower, 3805 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45209
Come to the first and the most diverse networking meeting of the year!

R.S.V.P. is not required, but we encourage you to register online.

This event is FREE to members and $10 for non-members

International Holocaust Remembrance Day
2018-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Hebrew Union College Jewish Institue of Religion S.H. and Helen R. Scheuer Chapel, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Brent and Sam Green | Live Cinema
2018-01-27 19:30 - 21:00
“The whole point of this kind of cinema is that this is a live experience that will never happen again—it’s a celebration of the moment and the ephemeral and being present.” – Sam Green
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green and filmmaker/animator Brent Green, while not related, are both known for their singular performances combining cinema, musical accompaniment, and live narration. Live Cinema is a rare collaborative program, combining the energy and immediacy of a rock show with the immersive storytelling magic of cinema, in which the filmmakers present a prime selection of their numerous short works. Within these shorts, Brent will tell stories about his family, growing up in rural Pennsylvania, and the woman who sewed a spacesuit for the first dog sent into space. Sam will share tales about Louis Armstrong, the fog in San Francisco, and the last person listed in the San Francisco phone book. Alternating between their films, live foley accompaniment will come courtesy of musicians Brendan Canty (Fugazi), James Canty (Nation of Ulysses), Becky Foon (Thee Silver Mt. Zion), and Kate Ryan, providing an animated soundtrack to these short cinematic gems.
“The effect is… Koyaanisqatsi being filtered through an episode of This American Life” – The New York Times

Calling all High Schools - Sign up for Academic WorldQuest Competition
2018-01-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Princeton High School, 100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45246
Click here for the Study Guide and Contact Arnela to register.
The Academic WorldQuest is a program of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA). AWQ is an opportunity for high school students to compete in a local trivia competition. The winning team may even have a chance to take their skills to Washington D.C. to compete with high school students from all over the U.S.

Refugee Connect Meeting
2018-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
RSVP to Cynthia Cummins at cummins@xavier.edu

US Embassy Webinar - Brazilian Defense Legislation & Market
2018-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
Brazil has the largest defense budget in Latin America and Brazil’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces continue to pursue an ambitious portfolio of strategic military modernization programs valued around $115 billion. Join this webinar to hear from expert speakers from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense and industry representatives on key issues including an overview of the Brazilian defense legislation, market, and partnering strategies.

Religious Liberty at a Crossroads
2018-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview, KY, 41017
Religious Liberty at a Crossroads, organized by the Institute for Religious Liberty of Thomas More College, will take place at 7 pm at the College’s Steigerwald Hall, Saints Center, (Thomas More Parkway) in Crestview Hills, KY. The keynote speaker is Kevin C. Walsh, J.D., professor at the University of Richmond School of Law who will cover a variety of topics and focus on recent Religious Liberty legalese. Find out more at (859) 341-5800.
