Clear skies at last: Is 2022 the year the aviation industry makes its return?
Could the year of the Tiger be the year the aviation industry makes a roaring comeback? Few industries have had to manage the logistical and health challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought as directly and constantly as Airports and Airlines. With varying international restrictions, remote work changing the nature of business travel, and the […]
Standing Against Authoritarianism: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarus’ Opposition Leader on Fighting the Lukashenko Regime from Exile
Virtual EventSponsored by World Affairs Council of Orange County Conversation moderated by: Melinda Haring, Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center — Hosted in Partnership with UCLA Center for European and Russian Studies — A Zoom webinar event Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 9:00 AM PST Speaker Bio: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is the leader of the Belarusian […]
DEMOCRACY & THE PRESS
NKU Griffin HallJOIN US FOR DEMOCRACY & THE PRESS with AP photojournalists in conversation about how the free press plays an essential role in sustaining an informed democracy March 3, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. NKU’s Griffin Hall, admission is free – or attend virtually RSVP by CLICKING HERE Presented with support from Kentucky Humanities Community friends, […]
Stand with Ukraine
Clock Tower at the Square at Union Centre“Challenges of Leadership in Our Democracy” With Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
Virtual Event“Challenges of Leadership in Our Democracy” With Sec. Leon Panetta (Secretary of Defense, 2011-2013 Director of the CIA, 2009-2011) A Zoom Webinar event Tuesday, March 8th, 2021 at 1:00 PM PST Conversation moderated by Dr. Richard Downie — Speaker Bio: The son of Italian immigrants, born and raised in Monterey and graduate of Santa Clara […]
Small World Cafe: Contextualizing the Crisis in Ukraine
Virtual EventMonday, March 14, 1pm EST After the February 24 Russian invasion of Ukraine the world watched in horror as the situation rapidly escalated into a full-on war and refugee crisis. As Americans struggle to follow this crisis, we cannot begin to understand a possible outcome without a full picture view of the historical events and […]
NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTS) AND THE GLOBAL ART MARKET
Virtual EventNon-fungible tokens (NFTs) are best described as “bitcoin for art.” NFTs allow pictures, videos, music, or anything other form of visual or digital culture to be to be traded, stored or authenticate. NFTs allow artits to see and protect their digitial creations as the block-chain technology means NFTs cannot be duplicated without permission. However, because […]
Webinar: Educating for the Global World of Work
Virtual EventMarch 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 […]
The View of Ukraine from Capitol Hill – A Town Hall Discussion with Senator Portman
Virtual EventJoin us for this World Affairs Council town hall event featuring Senator Robert Portman (OH) Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus! Senator Portman will share his perspective on the rapidly unfolding war in Ukraine and the current efforts the Senate Ukraine Caucus followed by an open Q&A session with the community moderated by the World […]
