Global Center Luncheon Series
“Business, Democracy, and Poverty
President Ricardo Maduro
Mr. Maduro is a 1969 economics graduate of Stanford University and served as President of Honduras from November 2001 until January 2006. He has an extensive private and public sector career which includes: General Manager of Xerox in Honduras, Executive Director of Inversiones La Paz, an investment holding company, President of the Central Bank of Honduras and Coordinator of the Economic Cabinet, and is currently founder and former President of a non-profitable organization created in memory of his son, for the improvement, equality, and efficiency of education in Honduras.
Thursday, October 5th, 2006
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Presentation/Dialogue: 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Bankers Club at 5/3rd Tower – 30th Floor - 511 Walnut Street - Cincinnati
$40.00-Members; $50.00-Public
Reservations: 513-621-2320 or e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org with name(s), number of guests, and contact information by October 3rd.
Payment required in advance by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard to
the Global Center of Greater Cincinnati
Non-refundable as of October 3rd.
Co-sponsored by:
Miami University, Richard T. Farmer College of Business
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Global Forum Luncheon Series
"Global Security Challenges"
Sir Emyr Jones Parry
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations
With introduction by Veteran Journalist Nick Clooney
and closing remarks by Congressman Steve Chabot
Ambassador Jones Parry will address security concerns over the Middle East, Iran, North Korea, Iraq, nuclear proliferation, terror, and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
Friday, September 1st, 2006
Registration: 12:15 p.m.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m.
Presentation/Dialogue: 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bankers Club at 5/3rd Tower – 30th Floor - 511 Walnut Street - Cincinnati
$40.00-Members; $50.00-Public
Reservations: 513-621-2320 or e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org with name(s), number of guests, and contact information by August 30th.
Payment required in advance by cash, check, or VISA to the World Affairs Council.
Non-refundable as of August 30th.
Sponsored by:
A full spectrum law firm specializing in "business law" and "international law" services with offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, US and Brussels.
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A People Speak Forum
The World Affairs Council and Thomas More College invite community members
to discuss America’s balance of security and peace. Join in this nationwide event!
Special Agent Kurt Douglas
United States Secret Service, Cincinnati
Bill Dorsey
Director of Kenton County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Susanne Oldham
Peace Corps volunteer, Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
Steigerwald Hall, Holbrook Student Center
Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Thursday September 7, 2006
6:30 p.m. – Registration
7:00 p.m. – Panelists’ presentations / Audience Dialogue
8:00 p.m. – Optional Break-out Sessions and Small Discussion
8:30 p.m. – Conclusions and Close
Free and Open to the Public.
For information call WACGC - 513-621-2320 or e-mail: world1@globalcincinnati.org or
Call Thomas More College - 859-344-3387
Globalization: Its History, Meaning, and Complexities
The Northern Kentucky University International Studies Club and Political Science Honor Society Xi Omega would like to invite everyone to an upcoming lecture series on globalization. Gareth Howell, President and CEO of the Global Center of Greater Cincinnati, will be presenting the lecture titled, "Globalization: Its History, Meaning, and Complexities" on Thursday, March 23rd from 1:40 p.m.- 2:55 p.m. in Landrum 110. Mr. Howell’s distinguished career in international affairs includes positions in the International Labor Organization of the United Nations and the World Bank. He has advised the governments of Bosnia-Herzegovina, China, India, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Pakistan.
For more information please contact International Studies Club President James Pollit: pollitja@nku.edu, Xi Omega President Aaron Hines: hinesa@nku.edu, or International Studies Coordinator Dr. Dolive: dolive@nku.edu.
Global Forum Luncheon
"Germany: Issues and Answers"
with…
Consul General Wolfgang Drautz
École Nationale d' Administration, Paris; First Secretary for Political Affairs at the German Embassy, Moscow; Deputy Consul General at the German Consulate General, Atlanta; Permanent Representative to the NATO, Brussels; Science Department at the German Embassy, London; Consul General at the German Consul General, Chicago
Friday, April 7, 2006
Registration: 11:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Presentation/Dialogue: 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Bankers Club at 5/3rd Tower - 30th Floor - 511 Walnut Street - Cincinnati
$40.00-Members; $50.00-Public
Reservations: 513-621-2320 or e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org with name(s), number of guests, and contact information by April 5th.
Payment required in advance by cash, check, or VISA to the World Affairs Council. Non-refundable.
Co-sponsor:
COGNIS
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Observations of Latin America: Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina Presented by the following highly regarded professors… Dr. Saul Adelman, Finance Dr. Terri Barr, Marketing Dr. Jim Cashell, Accounting Dr. Joe Leonard, Management Dr. Mark McBride, Economics Dr. Kevin McNeilly, Marketing Dr. Lynette Unger, Marketing Dr. Sandi Woy-Hazleton, Environmental Science Returning from a study tour of business and culture, these Miami University faculty of the Richard T. Farmer School of Business relate their observations of the impact of four Latin American countries on international business. Each participant focused on a specific area of expertise or research during the trip and together they will share and present to the audience a rich set of business and cultural experiences. Presentation, Audience Dialogue, and Breakout Sessions 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Registration at 6:15 p.m.) World Affairs Council Conference Room, Ground Floor Subtopics for breakout sessions include: Social Security Systems, Auditing, International Business, Sales Marketing, International Marketing, Environmental Sustainability WACGC Members - FREE Guests and General Public - $15.00 R.S.V.P. requested by February 21 at 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org Model APEC Saturday, February 25, 2006 This simulation resembles Model UN where high school student teams negotiate trade agreements on behalf of their assigned country and deal with current issues such as Avian Flu or geo-political situations such as North Korea. Students research their assigned countries, draft position papers, and make deals. Real-time, on-line negotiations take place prior to the Summit. Co-Sponsored by the University of Cincinnati Department of Political Science and National City 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM University of Cincinnati Wednesday WOW Topic: CHINA Dr. Dennis O'Neill: Professor of Asian Studies and Economics, University of Cincinnati Joy (Wang) Robinson: Chinese American Association of Cincinnati Mimi Gingold: Education Director of the Cincinnati-Liuzhou Sister City Organization A "Wednesday WOW" program with the Institute of Learning in Retirement WACGC and ILR Members - FREE Non-members - $15.00 Sycamore Senior Center 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 February 8, 2006 9:00 am - 12:00 pm China Evening Program (February 8, 2006) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Dr. Dennis O'Neill: Professor of Asian Studies and Economics, University of Cincinnati WACGC Members - FREE Non-members - $15.00 World Affairs Council Conference Room, Ground Floor World Affairs Councils America National Conference, Washington D.C. "The World's Rising Powers" Open to all members January 18 - 21, 2006 (Details below and at www.worldaffairscouncils.org) Global Forum Luncheon UN Reform and the World Summit: An Opportunity Missed? with… Ambassador George Moose Former U.S. Permanent Representative to the European Office of the United Nations in Geneva; Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs; Alternate Representative to the United Nations Security Council; Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal; Ambassador to the Republic of Benin Friday, December 2nd, 2005 Registration: 11:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Presentation/Dialogue: 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Bankers Club at 5/3rd Tower - 30th Floor - 511 Walnut Street - Cincinnati $40.00-Members; $50.00-Public Reservations: 513-621-2320 or e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org with name(s), number of guests, and contact information by November 29th. Payment required in advance by cash, check, or VISA to the World Affairs Council. Non-refundable as of November 30th. Co-sponsors: American Academy of Diplomacy and World Affairs Councils of America 2005 World AIDS Day: Creating Hope and Action with JUDITH KAUFMANN, former Director of the Office of International Health Affairs, Senior Advisor and Coordinator Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, worked for UNAIDS GEORGE MOOSE, Ambassador, former U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Ambassador to Senegal and Benin, and US Representative to UN PATRICK ODONGO, AIDS Activist LINDA SHEARER, Alice and Harris Weston Director, Contemporary Arts Center VICTORIA WELLS, M.D., D.Ph., President, SOTENI International, Inc. Meet and learn from community representatives of non-governmental organizations fighting HIV/AIDS--what they do and how you can help. Visit the exhibition* "African Art, African Voices Long Steps Never Broke a Back," the inspiration for these events. Great Hall, Cincinnati Art Museum: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1st, 2005 Join us for a panel presentation and audience dialogue on HIV/AIDS including perspectives from politics, medicine, the arts--through global to personal experiences. Evening Presentation and Audience Dialogue: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Reservations not required. Information call 513-621-2320 or 513-721-ARTS Cincinnati Art Museum Auditorium 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio Co-Sponsored by: Cincinnati Art Museum, Rotary Club of Cincinnati AIDS Initiative, Convergys, and WNKU *Admission fee charged for exhibition. American-Saudi Relations in the War on Terrorism with Les Janka, Vice President of the National Council for U.S. - Saudi Relations. Please join us for a presentation and audience dialogue with Mr. Janka, who has served in the White House under three Presidents and in the Pentagon as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near Eastern Affairs. Les Janka is a frequent lecturer on the Washington political scene, Middle East affairs, and the formulation of US national security policy. Thursday, October 27th, 2005 Evening Presentation and Audience Dialogue: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Raymond Walters College of the University of Cincinnati College Auditorium 119, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash, OH Free and open to the public. No RSVP required Co-sponsored by Raymond Walters College History Department "India in Balance" Evening Presentation and Dialogue Wednesday, October 12th 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. with Gautam Bambawale, Minister for Political Affaris at the Indian Embassy Washington D.C. & The Association for India's Development, Cincinnati Chapter WACGC Members: FREE Non-Members: $15.00 R.S.V.P. at 513-621-2320 or wacgc@worldaffairs-cin.org "Saving the Last Place on Earth" Co-sponsors: Cincinnati Art Museum and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Conservationist Michael Fay and Photographer Michael Nichols traveled 2,000 miles through the heart of Africa on a historic National Geographic Assignment. The President of Gabon, after seeing Nichol's photos, agreed to set aside 10% of Gabon's land for a system of national parks. The September issue of National Geographic will be dedicated to a recent 'flyover' of the region and their exploration. Sunday, September 18, 2005 ~ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm* Cocktail Reception at the Cincinnati Art Museum - $100 per person Monday, September 19, 2005 ~ 7:30 am - 9:00 am* Breakfast Dialogue facilitated by World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati at the Metropolitan Club of Covington, Kentucky Event: $100 per person Joined by Special Guest Thane Maynard, the 90 second naturalist "Global Forum Luncheon" Renilde Loeckx, Consul General of Belgium Addressing Trade Opportunities, Economics, and Politics. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 Registration-Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Presentation-Dialogue: 12:15 p.m.-1:15 Bankers Club Fifth Third Tower - 30th Floor 511 Walnut Street, Cincinnati $40.00-members; $50.00-public Call 513-621-2320 or E-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org to place reservation by August 29th. Payment due upon reservation (Cash, Check or Visa). Payment is non-refundable after August 29th. Co-sponsors: Thompson Hine Llp and Cincinnati Art Museum "Art, International Politics, and Diplomacy in Rubens' Time and Today" Betsy Wieseman, Curator of European Painting and Sculpture Featuring Renilde Loeckx and Paul Allaer, Honorary Consul of Belgium Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum Lecture Hall, DeWitt Entrance 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Tour the Exhibition Drawn by the Brush: Oil Sketches by Peter Paul Rubens Cost for Public $15.00 Museum and World Affairs Council Members Reservations $10.00 Make reservations by phone at (513) 721-ARTS Co-sponsors: Thompson Hine Llp and Cincinnati Art Museum - APRIL 27th - Day and Evening Regional and Federal Efforts towards Tsunami Relief Brian Bertke Director of Corporate Programs, Matthew 25: Ministries Virginia Farris Deputy Coordinator, Tsunami Reconstruction Task Force, U.S. Department of State Reid Forgrave Staff Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer James Laws Co-founder, Knightsbridge International Craig Ruttle Staff Photographer, Cincinnati Enquirer Four months have passed since December 26th when South East Asia was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Shortly thereafter community members traveled to the region to assist in immediate relief along with many non-governmental organizations and governments including our own. Come and meet individuals who have witnessed the disaster, worked the front lines, and continue to strive towards sustaining these efforts including the basic supply of food, medicine, and water to the rebuilding of homes, schools, hospitals and public infrastructure. “A Wednesday Wow” with the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) Presentation and Audience Dialogue: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Union Institute and University 440 E. McMillan Blvd. Cincinnati, OH (www.tui.edu) Bring a ‘brown-bag’ Lunch WACGC and ILR Members – FREE; Non-members - $10.00 R.S.V.P. by April 25th. Payment in Advance. Call 513-621-2320 or E-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org ...and we offer the program again in the evening... Presentation and Audience Dialogue: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Raymond Walters College of the University of Cincinnati College Auditorium 119 9555 Plainfield Road Blue Ash, OH (www.rwc.uc.edu) FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC No RSVP required. Co-sponsored by Raymond Walters College History Department Inquiries call 513-621-2320 or E-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org - APRIL 17th - TOWN HALL MEETING Food Security and Globalization Vandana Shiva International non-governmental organization leader Kenneth Hackett President, Catholic Relief Services Juliet A. Zavon International consultant, food production/food industry Many Americans are shocked to discover that food security is now a threat to world peace. Each year, the global population grows by 80 million while arable land decreases. Many experts say we soon will no longer be able to produce enough food for everyone. One potential solution is genetically modified plants and animals. But, these innovations raise questions, ranging from long-term health impacts to the possibility the food supply will be controlled by giant corporations—issues that could pose security risks. At what point does hunger lead to violence? How does global food security impact our lives in America? Sunday, April 17th, 2005 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Schiff Family Conference Center at the Cintas Center Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. JOIN US! Sponsored by: Xavier University's Edward B.Brueggeman Center for Dialogue Center for Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Ethics / Religion, and Society Program Gender and Diversity Studies Cinergy Foundation and The Procter & Gamble Fund Southern Ohio District Export Council World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati Call 513-621-2320 or E-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org - APRIL 6th - Future of the Korean Peninsula S.H. Choi, First Secretary, Congressional, Embassy of the Republic of Korea Nan N. Fife, Chief, Economic Division, Office of Korean Affairs, U.S. Department of State Joseph A.B. Winder, President, Korea Economic Institute Join a team of experts on Korea who will address all aspects of U.S.-Korean relations and the situation on the Korean peninsula including political, economic, and security issues. Wednesday, April 6th, 2005 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration 11:30; Lunch 11:45; Presentation 12:15 Bankers Club, 5/3rd Tower - 30th Floor, 511 Walnut Street, Cincinnati Members - $40.00, Public - $50.00 RSVP and Payment by Monday, April 4th to WACGC Visa, check, or cash. Mail registration and payment to : 105 East Fourth Street, Suite 510 Cincinnati, OH 45202 or call 513-621-2320 with name and Visa. Information 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org A Global Forum co-sponsored by Miami University Richard T. Farmer School of Business and Korea Economic Institute - MARCH 31st - The New Nuclear Age: Common Sense on Weapons of Mass Destruction Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. Former Director, US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Ambassador Graham worked with Presidents George H.W. Bush and William Clinton on major nuclear arms control accords. His work culminated in the agreement to extend indefinitely the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. He is author of "Common Sense on Weapons of Mass Destruction." Ambassador Graham will discuss nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran, the challenges of nuclear terrorism, US Nuclear policies, and the future of arms control treaties that preserve global security. Join us for discussion and dialogue with a veteran diplomat who worked with major world leaders on the world's foremost security issue. Thursday, March 31st, 2005 6:30 - 7:30pm University of Cincinnati, Lindner Hall, Rm 112 Parking in the College of Business Garage adjacent to Lindner Hall off of Martin Luther King Drive. See www.uc.edu/directions The event is free and refreshments will be served.Co-sponsored by U.C. Department of Political Science and WACGC - APRIL 3rd - U.S. Intelligence Reform with Mr. Stanley J. Borgia, Special Agent in Charge, Cincinnati Division Federal Bureau of Investigation The report of the 9/11 commission and questions of pre-Iraq war intelligence have placed unprecedented attention on the workings of U.S. intelligence agencies. Are U.S. intelligence agencies out of date with dealing with post-cold-war realities? Are the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission adequate for reforming U.S. intelligence? MARCH 6th Sudan's Crisis in Darfur with Dr. Clinton Hewan, Professor of Political Science, Northern Kentucky University The conflict in Sudan's Darfur region has drawn the world's attention because of the humanitarian crisis it has spawned. What role will the international community take in resolving the Darfur crisis? What role should the U.S. play? - MARCH 13th - U.S. and Global Poverty Gapwith Dr. John Bing, Professor of Political Science and Anthropology, Heidelberg College The promise of globalization is that it will benefit poor countries through trade and close the poverty gap. Critics have argued that high debt owed by poor countries to rich countries has widened the gap between these countries. What can be done to narrow the global poverty gap? - MARCH 20th - China: Emerging Giant (location, details below)with Dr. James Buchanan, Director, Brueggeman Center for Dialogue, Xavier University China is increasingly influential globally, but continues to face obstacles at home. As China's record economic growth continues, the country must still contend with a growing gap between rich and poor, devastating pollution and resource shortages. What strategies can China adopt to sustain its economy while meeting the needs of its people? Model APEC Regional high school teams negotiate economic agreements for their chosen APEC country. On-line research and face-to-face interation. Co-sponsored by the University of Cincinnati Department of Political Science. Saturday, February 26th 2005 Concerns of Global Immigration: An American Perspective Robert Hagen, U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Gareth Howell, Vice-Chair of the International Law Committee, former representative of the United Nations' International Labor Organization Natalie Fair-Albright, International Center of Greater Cincinnati The United States deals with immigration issues at many levels including local, domestic, and international. Annually, millions of people are displaced by geo-political instability, natural disaster, or market pressures. Many reside in temporary refugee camps, others travel far to gain a better life for their families, immigrants arrive in Greater Cincinnati. Join us as our speakers share insights and experience and engage the audience in dialogue about these growing issues. Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (bring a brown-bag lunch) The Union Institute and University, 440 E. McMillan Free to members of WAC and ILR; $10 for others. Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. to 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org A "Wednesday Wow" Co-sponsored by: The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) Human Rights and Democracy: Forced Labor Issues Natalie Fair-Albright, Robert Hagen and Gareth Howell (see titles above ) Join a panel-led discussion on global and local challenges in combating Forced Labor. Historical and contemporary mainfestations of this continuing practice will be reviewed, giving special attention to national and international efforts to end the savage abuses of human trafficking. Forced labor is a widespread concern, found in many unexpected places. Public and private opportunites for its suppression and eradication will be explored. Wednesday evening, February 2nd, 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Location: National Underground Freedom Center "Harriet Tubman Theater" Free to all. Bring your friends! RSVP not required. Co-Sponsors: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center U.S.Dept. of State Bureau of Human Rights, Democracy, and Labor Middle Eastern Film Festival January 13, 15, and 16 Thursday 1/13 at 5:30 p.m.: An Iranian Perspective: Life in Short Film; 7:30 p.m.: Deserted Station Saturday 1/15 at 1:00 p.m.: Forget Baghdad; 3 p.m.: An Iranian Perspective: Life in Short Film; 7:30 p.m.: Alila Sunday 1/17 at 1:00p.m.: Forget Baghdad; 3 p.m.: Panel Discussion Location: Fath Auditorium at Cincinnati Art Museum (Dewitt Entrance) WAC Members’ Discount: $4 one day, or $12 entire festival. General Public: $6 each day, $18 for entire festival COUPON (For WAC discount, clip and present this ad at the door / Admits One) "Cultural Heritage Preservation: Local Effects of a Global Effort" Presented by... Michelle Berenfeld, Ph.D., World Monument Fund World Monuments Watch Program Manager Introduction by... Glenn Markoe, Ph.D., Cincinnati Art Museum Co-curator of "Petra: Lost City of Stone." The World Monumnets Fund (WMF) is an international, independent, non-profit organization based in New York that works to safeguard the heritage of mankind by encouraging conservations and preservation of culturally and historically significant works of art and architecture worldwide. In 1995, WMF launched the biennial World Monumnets Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in which Petra, Jordan was first included in 1996. Through the Watch and other programs, WMF works to effect lasting change at endangered sites and foster local and international engagement in their preservation. WMF has worked in over 80 countries and at a wide variety of sites, including Petra, as well as the Taj Mahal in India, the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and the Forbidden City in China. Join us as we learn about WMF's experience working with local communities to preserve cultural heritage sites and discuss the economic, environmental, and social effects of these partnerships, including training in new trades and skills, tourism management and development, and grass roots preservation of efforts around the world. Wednesday, December 8 Presentation and Audience Dialogue Registration: 6:15p.m.: Program: 6:45-8:00 p.m. Socialize or Visit "Petra: Lost City of Stone": 8:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Fifth Third Bank Lecture Hall, DeWitt Entrance WACGC and CAM Members- $10.00/ Exhibit Free Guests and General Public- $15.00/ Exhibit $ 12.00 R.S.V.P. requested (not requred) to the World Affairs Council 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org Payment by VISA, check, or cash- Requested in advance. |
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Korea, the Republic of China" Presented by the following highly regarded professors... Dr. Maria Cronley, Marketing Dr. Thomas Hall, Economics Dr. Barnali Gupta, Economics Dr. Sooun Lee, Management Information Systems Dr. Mark McBride, Economics Dr. Jinbae, Architecture Dr. Kate Ronald, Howe Professor of Writing Dr. Joshua Schwarz, Management Of the Richard T. Farmer School of Business, Miami University Returning from a study tour of business and culture, these Miami University faculty relate their observations of the impact of three Asian countries on international business. As a part of a curriculum improvement program, each faculty member is incorporating aspects of the business and economic environment of the Pacific Rim countries into their courses. Each participant focused on a specific area of expertise or research during the trip and together they will share and present to the audience a rich set of business and cultural experiences. Wednesday, November 17 Presentation, Audience Dialogue and Breakout Sessions 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Registration at 6:15 p.m.) World Affairs Council Conference Room, Ground Floor Fourth and Walnut Centre, 105 East Fourth Street, Downtown Cincinnati Subtopics for breakout sessions include: Human Resource and Management, Macroeconomics, Trade, Comparative Health Systems, Sales Marketing Business Communication, Interior Designs of Business Intellectual Property Rights WACGC Members-FREE Guests and General Public - $10.00 R.S.V.P. requested by November 15 at 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org |
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 Charlotte Wethington, Residents Attacking Drugs Milton Galanos, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Linda Dolive, Coordinator of International Studies and Professor of Political Science, NKU Heroin purity has increased, the price has dropped, and a new market emerges in the Cincinnati suburbs. The Greater Cincinnati region has become a crossroads for narcotics trafficking including transportation, production, and distribution. Connections link to Chicago, the South West, Mexico, Columbia, and beyond. Afghanistan reaps a bumper crop of opium poppies ths fall. How does this impact us? Join us as individuals speak to demonstrate "The Local Impact of Global Drug Trade." Annual Fall Fundraiser The Election's Impact: Peace, More War or New Diplomacy with Loren Jenkins, Senior Foreign Editor, NPR,Pulitizer Prize Recipient Stuart Loory, Lees Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies, University of Missouri School of Journalism, former VP of CNN Join us just days before the Presidential election to hear observations and engage in dialogue with two highly observant professionals of current domestic and global events. How will the next U.S. administration (the same or new) behave with issues? Will it be "Peace, More War or New Diplomacy?" Friday, October 29th Metropolitan Club 50 East RiverCenter Boulevard Covington, KY Breakfast Buffet: 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Presentation / Audience Dialogue: 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Cost: WACGC Members - $30.00 Non-members - $40.00 Sponsor: CONVERGYS Media Sponsors: WGUC, WMUB, WNKU, WVXU Energy Choices, Environmental Challenges, and Global Consideration Thomas More College and the World Affairs Council Duscuss Amerca's Role in the World In an election year where global policies have taken center stage, we need to bring the discussion of America's role in the world to the most important decision-makers -- the American public! On Wednesday September 15th, as part of The People Speak discussion series--a nationwide event taking place in hundreds of communities--Thomas More College faculty, staff, students, friends and WACGC and the public will explore " Energy Choices, Environmental Challenges, and Global Consideration." Wednesday, September 15th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Steigerwald Hall, Holbrook Student Center Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway Crestview Hills, Kentucky Panelists and Small Group Leaders: John Davies, Director/Kentucky Department of Energy Chris Lorentz, AssociateProfessor of Biology and Director of the Biology Field Station John Stowell, V.P., Federal Legislative Affairs & Sustainability, Cinergy/ULH&P Thomas More students and WACGC volunteers. Moderated by Dr. Raymond Hebert, Professor & Chair, Department of History and International Studies Free and open to all! Past Events: Wesley Egan Former U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Director of the Petra Fund Please note that Ambassador David M. Satterfield, was scheduled to speak, however was called to official business and had to cancel his trip to Cincinnati. We are fortunate and honored to welcome Ambassador Egan to share his expertise, experience, and insights on the Middle East and to tell us about the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. Ambassador Egan was the United States Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from February 1994 until July 1998. From then until his retirement in October 2000, he served in Washington as Deputy Inspector General of the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the then United States Information Agency, and the former Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. WACGC celebrates the upcoming Cincinnati Art Museum exhibit "Petra: City of Stone," which runs through January 2005. Thursday, September 9th Bankers Club 5/3rd Tower - 30th Floor 511 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH Registration/Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Discussion: 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Cost: Members: $40.00 Non-members: $50.00 RSVP by September 6 Nonrefundable September 7 Payment by Cash, Check, or Visa Annual WACGC Canoe Trip The WACGC Young Professionals invite members, family, and friends of the World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati and Dayton Council on World Affairs to canoe a beautiful, timbered section of the Little Miami River from the Covered Bridge to Old Mill Base where we join for a picnic, right where you parked your car. Saturday, August 28th.
Reservations due by Friday, August 20th Call WACGC at 513-621-2320, e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org, or mail to WACGC with names, member status, telephone or email contact, Visa payment, check #, or cash. Reservation confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Nonrefundable
Conference Room, Ground Floor, Fourth and Walnut Centre World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati 105 East Fourth Street, Suite 510 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Free to members and the public. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsors: WACGC and the Iraq-America Freedom Alliance Information: 513-621-2320 orwacgc@globalcincinnati.org WACGC Spring Fundraiser The Future: It's Not About the Past. It's About a Different World View Claudia J. Kennedy, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, Retired To understand the future, we need to re-think the geo-strategic threat, the causes of war and civil conflict and the changing players in international relationships. General Kennedy will propose a non-traditional view of these issues that makes sense of today's headlines. Claudia J. Kennedy most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Army Intelligence and oversaw policies and operations affecting 45,000 people stationed world wide with a budget of nearly $1 billion. She is the first and only woman to achieve the rank of three star general in the United States Army. Her book "Generally Speaking" was published in September 2001. Monday, May 3rd Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Hall of Mirrors 35 W. 5th St., Cincinnati Registration / Book Signing: 4:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres / Cash Bar: 4:45 p.m. Presentation / Audience Dialogue: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost: Members - $50.00 / Non-members - $60.00 R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 29th Non-refundable as of April 27th Send reservation request with name and payment to: World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati 432 Walnut St., Ste. 900 Cincinnati, OH 45202 or call 513-621-2320 with a Visa. SPONSORED BY: TOYOTA Supporting Sponsor: Joseph Beth Booksellers The Changing Face of the United Nations We bring you experts who will give an amazing overview and update of the United Nations. Come listen, learn, and share your thoughts about UN priorities such as economic support for developing countries, the growing influence of non-governmental organizations, the effort to fight and contain HIV/AIDS, the need to uphold international justice, how best to achieve international security, and more. Speakers include Dr. Laura Neack, Miami University of Ohio; Dr. Chadwick Alger, Ohio State University; Dr. Howard Tolley, University of Cincinnati;and Dr. Shamima Ahmed, Northern Kentucky University. Open to all members of the World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati and other regional Councils. Wednesday, April 21st 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (bring a brown-bag lunch) The Union Institute and University, 440 E. McMillan For WACGC and ILR Members Only* / Free Co-sponsored by: The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) * Membership begins at $50.00. Call 513-621-2320 or e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org Town Hall Meeting: "The Impact of Globalization
on Women in the U.S. and the World" Mrs. Robinson is former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She currently leads the Ethical Globalization Initiative (EGI) The EGI brings key stakeholders together in new alliances to integrate concepts of human rights, gender sensitivity and enhanced accountability into efforts to address global challenges and governance shortcomings. EGI's 2004 objectives are: to foster more equitable international trade and development, to strengthen responses to HIV/AIDS in Africa, and to shape more humane migration policies. Monday, April 19th Metropolitan Club 50 East RiverCenter Boulevard Covington, KY Breakfast Buffet: 7:15 am - 7:45 am Remarks / Audience Dialogue: 7:45 am - 8:45 am Cost: WACGC Members - $30.00 Non-members - $40.00 R.S.V.P. extended to April 16th / noon Send reservation request with name and payment to: World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati 432 Walnut St., Ste. 900 Cincinnati, OH 45202 or call 513-621-2320 with a Visa. Reservations confirmed upon receipt of payment. Nonrefundable April 12th. Cooperating Organizations: Women in International Trade Tri-State Women, War, and Reconstruction: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Beyond Susan Craig Hovanec, Senior Advisor, Press and Public Diplomacy, Office of International Women's Issues, U.S. State Department A Senior Foreign Service Officer since 1976, Ms. Hovanec has served in Lebanon, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Mexico, and during the Croatian and Bosnian War in the Balkans. As the only Public Affairs Officer in the Balkans, Ms. Hovanec was recruited by Madeleine Albright, then U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., to be her Balkan watcher and press officer in D.C. After 9/11 Afghanistan dominated all of her assignment. War and post-conflict countries have become her specialty along with supporting the development and implementation of a pro-women's foreign policy agenda. Tuesday, April 6th Raymond Walters College of the University of Cincinnati College Auditorium 119 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash, OH Coffee/Social: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Presentation/Audience Dialogue: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: Free to members and the public Sponsors: WACGC and Raymond Walters College Cooperating Organizations: Raymond Walters History Department Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights Women's City Club League of Women Voters Northern Kentucky International Trade Association University of Cincinnati Center for Women's Studies Information: 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org The Media and Foreign Policy Sunday, February 29th with Dr. James Binney, NKU The media have had a significant role in influencing citizen's views of foreign policy. As the U.S. becomes more engaged in more diplomatic challenges and conflicts abroad, what role will the media play to inform about international issues? Weapons of Mass Destruction: What Now After 9/11? Sunday, March 7th, with Dr. Liam Anderson, WSU In recent years, the threat of states acquiring Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) has influenced major U.S. policy decisions. How should the U.S. respond? What are the real threats posed by WMDs worldwide? Muslim Diversity: Its Challenges to U.S. Policy Sunday, March 14th, with Dr. Anas Malik, Xavier University Although the world's fastest growing religion, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about the diversity of Islam and its followers. How can the U.S. foster better relations with political allies that have large Muslim populations? Europe Today: A Triple Challenge Sunday, March 21st, with Dr. Erwin Erhardt, Thomas More Relations between the U.S. and Europe, have experienced significant rifts the past few years. Genetically modified food, trade, the death penalty, and the war on terrorism have created these major strains. How will the transatlantic relationship take shape in the next year? U.S Latin American Interests Post 9/11 Sunday, March 28th, Mr. Alfonso Cornejo, AC&Consulting, LLC Rebounding from economic crises and unstable governments, Latin American countries are still seeking to balance internal stability with regional prosperity. How will Latin American governments overcome these challenges? When: Sunday afternoons 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Program at The Union Institute and University, 440 E. McMillan, Cincinnati Sponsor: Frost Brown Todd LLC WACGC Member: Series $50.00; Session $8.50 Non-Member: Series $57.50; Session $10.00 Full Time Students: Series $40.00; Session $6.50 (Series includes GD book) Book sold separately at $15.00 RSVP and Info: Call 513-621-2320 or e-mail: wacgc@globalcincinnati.org Turkey and the US: Strategic Partners Turkish Ambassador to the United States Dr. Osman Faruk Logoglu Ambassador Logoglu will discuss Turkish-American relations, developments in Iraq, and the instrumental role Turkey can play as the only democratic secular Moslem state that lies in what is being today referred to as "the greater middle east." Tuesday, March 23rd Bankers Club, 5/3rd Tower-30th Floor 511 Walnut St., Cincinnati 11:30 am: Registration 11:45 am-12:15 pm: Lunch 12:15 pm-1:15 pm: Discussion and Audience Dialogue Cost: Members: $40.00, Non-members: $50.00 Confirmed upon receipt of payment: cash, check, or Visa. Sponsor::GE Transportation Commercial Diplomacy to Expand American Prosperity Charles Ford, VP American Foreign Service Association, former Commercial Minister at the US Mission to the EU will discuss American economic growth and its increasing dependence on global economic growth. Significant opportunities exist in China, Afghanistan, and Iraq. A key ingredient to opening global markets to private enterprise is American Commercial Diplomacy. Mr. Ford will discuss the current state of commercial diplomacy, negotiations for global trade liberalization and trade agreements, impact of homeland security, and need for reforms in the 21st century. Wednesday, February 11th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Social 6:30-7/Presentation 7:00-8) The 4th and Walnut Center Conference Room, located at: 105 E. 4th St., Cincinnati. (Security will direct you upon arrival.) Free to WACGC Members and Students; Others $10.00 R.S.V.P. requested Information: 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org The Euro and the European UnionWe will bring expert opinions on the EU from bankers to political scientists to people involved in world trade. Speakers include Bernard Garra, 1st VP Foreign Exchange, LaSalle Bank; Richard Schade, Honorary Consul of Germany & Professor of German Studies UC; and Charles Ford, former Commercial Minister, US Mission to the EU. We'll find out what the Euro is doing to the economic face of the continent and how it may impinge on our own economic future; who are the key players in the EU; and what about those countries coming in or staying out. Wednesday, February 11th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (bring a brown-bag lunch) The Union Institute and University, 440 E. McMillan For WACGC and ILR Members Only* / Free Co-sponsored by: The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) Is There a Real Chance for Peace in the Middle East? Israeli Consul General Giora Becher The Consul General of Israel Giora Becher, will give perspectives for peace as an official of the Israeli Government as well as an Israeli citizen. He will talk about topics such as: "The Road Map" for peace, moral dilemmas in fighting terrorism, what is needed to end the violence, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the American media. Monday, December 1st Hebrew Union College, Mayerson Hall 6:30 pm: Refreshments and Social 7:00 pm: Presentation, Open Audience Discussion FREE to all: Join us! Docents available 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm especially for your visit to the Mayerson exhibits and museum. Co-sponsored by:Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Jerusalem Women
Speak: Dr. Dinshaw Mistry, author of "Containing Missile Proliferation", Mr. Byong Il Lee, retired Head of Development for Investment Opportunities, US Chemical Co.,Dr. Sang-Ihn Kang, Senior Scientist Cognis, and Rev. Ho Kil Kahn, North Korean-born Minister of the Korean Baptist Church of Cincinnati will broaden our understanding of the situation in North and South Korea Wednesday, October 15th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (bring a brown-bag lunch) The Union Institute and University, 440 E. McMillan Free to WACGC Members Co-sponsored by: The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) Information: 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org International Beer Tasting
Event!! Gaining People, Losing
Ground Dr. Adeed Dawisha Annual International Potluck Picnic Catch up with old friends and make new ones! Saturday, September 6thHistoric Tower Park in Ft. Thomas, KY Pavillion # 2, Directions upon request 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Please bring an international dish to share. All American hamburgers and hotdogs provided, along with soft drinks. WACGC Annual Member Meeting Thursday, August 28th Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Carew Tower, 441 Vine St., 3rd Flr., Presentation Room 9:30 am - 11:00 am "The Essence of Brazil" slide presentation Update on where we have been, where we are going Annual Summer Canoe Trip Nearly 50 paddlers from the World Affairs Council of Greater
Cincinnati and the Dayton Council on World Affairs met the gentle challenge of
the Little Miami River. Saturday, August 16th.
Ambassador Donald P. Gregg "Understanding Korea, Linchpin for Asia: Economic Giant and Nuclear Threat" Tuesday, June 3rd. 4:30PM Registration 4:45PM Hors D'oeuvres 5:30PM Presentation Members $10.00, Public $15.00 RSVP: wacgc@globalcincinnati.org or 513-621-2320 Sponsor: Toyota Motors Manufacturing North America "The Essence of Brazil The College Consortium on International Education's (CCIE) Faculty Development Tour to Brazil is June 7-22, 2003. Visits include: Manaus, Amazon Rainforest, Brasilia, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Iguacu Falls. Group filled. WACGC Members Only. c/o Deb Kittner, Director of Programs and Education, for details: 513-621-2320
U.S. and Saudi Arabia by David C. Morrison The United States has great strategic and economic interests in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. How will the U.S.-Saudi relationship be affected by the war on terrorism and a possible war against Iraq? Speaker: Dr. A.F. Alhajji, Ohio Northern University March 9th Women and Human Rights by Gail N. Robinson What standards should govern how countries treat women and allow for the full participation of women in education, business, and politics? Speaker: Dr. Anne Sisson Runyan, University of Cincinnati March 16th Nigeria by Salih Booker and William Minter Africa's most populous country and emerging democracy faces many challenges. How will religious conflicts, regional tensions and oil productions affect Nigeria's stability? Speaker: Dr. Clinton Hewan, Northern Kentucky University March 23rd Unilateralism vs. Multilateralismby Barbara Crossette U.S. foreign policymakers are faced with significant choices in the areas of diplomacy, development, and security. What is the future direction of U.S. foreign policy? Speaker: Dr. Daniel Beaver (ret.), University of Cincinnati March 30th International Food Policy by Bruce Stokes Recent U.S.-EU tension over food-based protectionist policies have presented a complicated picture of the world food. How will states resolve these issues while combating food shortages in other parts of the world? Speaker: Dr. Malcolm Robinson, Thomas More College Program Costs: WACGC Members*--Series with book, $40.00; without book, $27.00; Individual Session, $8.00; Book only, $13.00 Non-Members and Guests--Series and book, $45.00; without book $22.00, Individual Session, $9.00; Book only, $13.00 *Teachers are considered WACGC members Student discount provided, please call 513-621-2320 for details. Registration in advance is requested, but not required. Beverages and snacks provided. Call 513-621-2320 or e-mail wacgc@globalcincinnati.org. See you then! So, You Want a Revolution? "Reading Lolita in Tehran" Azar Nafisi, Author, Professor of English Literature, speaks to us and "takes us into the vivid lives of eight women who must meet in secret to explore the forbidden fiction of the West. It is at once a celebration of the power of the novel and a cry of outrage at the reality in which these women are trapped. The ayatollahs don't know it, but Nafisi is one of the heroes of the Islamic Republic."to her just released book "Reading Lolita in Tehran" -Geraldine Brooks, author. Friday Evening, April 4th, 7:00PM. Raymond Walters College Auditorium 119 Free to WACGC Members/Full Time Students $5.00 Public Admission 2003 National WACA
Conference"THE US & ASIA" "Barbarism at and Behind the
Gate: Individual Member Meeting--Tues.,Dec.
3rd.Tower Room-- Downtown Cincinnati
Library-3rd Floor. |
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| "The United Nations:
America's Interest vs World's
Interest" Linda Fasulo,NPR CorrespondentAnnual Fall Event--Wednesday, December 4th The Grand Ballroom in The Phoenix Speech and Discussion--5:30PM Linda Fasulo is based at the United Nations and is news correspondent for NPR, NBC, MSNBC, and US News and World Report. She will bring us first hand, up front reports of current issues being dealt with at the UN. She specializes in foreign policy and has covered the UN for the past 12 years. Linda will give her view of America and its role as a member of the UN. Besides the hot issue of the Security Council's enforcement of its resolution for Iraq to disarm, America continuously interacts with dozens of other member countries on hundreds of global issues. Does America "really" consider the rest of the World's interests? Join in this event, listen and ask questions! $65.00 for members and $75.00 for nonmembers RSVP: 513-621-2320 or wacgc@globalcincinnati.org |
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| Clash of Civilizations or the Struggle between Good and Evil | |
| Dr. Svetlana Broz,
granddaughter of Tito and author of a compelling book in Bosnia titled "Good
People in Evil Times" Spoke to WACGC members and guests Tuesday evening, October 8th, 7PM UC Raymond Walters College/Auditorium Room 119 She moved the audience with her description of her war torn country. Dr. Broz' website: http://users.Isinter.net/svetlanabroz/ |
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| International Potluck Picnic | |
| We 'Kicked Off" the
Program Year 2002-2003! Saturday, September 14th. 11:00AM-3:00PM Historic "Tower Park" located in Ft. Thomas. Members, their family, friends, colleagues, and staff came together for fun, conversation, and great international food for the afternnoon. It was a potluck and Yum, Yum! We each brought an "international side dish." WACGC provides "All American" Hot dogs/Hamburgers |
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| Annual Canoe Trip | |
| August 17th, 2002. Origination: The Little Miami Canoe Livery, Oregonia, OH .30 fearless individuals joined each other for an 8 mile trip down the Little Miami River. The canoeists filled up on hamburgers or portabella burger sandwiches and salades beforehand. Howard Watrous, former Sierra Club trainer, increased everyone's skills with a lesson prior to departure. Along the way, over a dozen turtles were sited, blue herons, ducks, and a water snack. A huge thanks to Mary Boardman for coordination and delicious food! | |
| WorldQuest 2002 | |
| WorldQuest - The Ultimate
International Group Trivia Competition was back in Cincinnati for 2002 with
over 20 teams and 180 participants. Over $5,000 in prizes were awarded to
winning teams and lucky door prize winners. |
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| May 16, 2002, The
Phoenix |
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| Sponsored by: The Young
Professional of the World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati - |
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| 48th
Annual World Affairs Conference China: A 21st Century Superpower? |
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| April 22, 2002, Westin
Cincinnati Hotel |
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| Keynote Speaker: John
Holden, President of the National Committee on United States - China
Relations. |
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| Panelists: Myron
Brilliant, VP. Asia International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce;
Antonio C. S. Chen, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural
Office (Chicago); Anne Thurston, Professor China Studies, John Hopkins
University (SAIS), plus many other experts. |
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| Morning Concurrent Panels: I. Sino- U.S. Relations; II. Political & Scoail Trends in China; III. China & the WTO | |
| Luncheon and Keynote Address | |
| Afternoon Concurrent Panels:A. Doing Business in China; B. China's Foreign & Security Policies; C. Human Rights in China | |
| Reception with panelists (open to all attendees): The Tastes & Sounds of China | |
| Sponsored by: Convergys | |
| Media Sponsor: The Business
Courier |
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| Global Forum Series | |
| April 3, 2002 | |
| "Assessing the Economic Impact of Recent Domestic and Global Crises" | |
| Speaker: Michael Moskow, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | |
| Sponsored by: World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati and the Bankers Club | |
| Global Forum Breakfast | |
| March 28, 2002 | |
| NATO's New Strategy
for Managing Peace and Dealing with Global Crises |
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| Speakers:CDR Barbara N. Paul, U.S. Navy, Operations Planner for NATO Communications; Major Cezary Siemion, Polish Air Force, Public Servide Section, Allied Command Europe | |
| Sponsored by : World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati and the Bankers Club | |
| Town Hall Meeting | |
| March 11, 2002 | |
| "Globalization and the Environment" | |
| Featured Speakers: Ralph Nader, Consumer Advocate, Lawyer and Author; John E. Pepper, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Procter and Gamble Company; Marjory E. Searing, Senior Vice President, Civic Service, Inc.; Lawrence E. Sullivan, Director, Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard University; John W. Wilhelm, President, Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union, ALF-CIO/CLC | |
| World Affairs Council Briefing Session | |
| February 20, 2002 | |
| "Plan Colombia: A Solution to Drug Trafficking" | |
| Speaker: Mark J. Powell, Desk
Officer for Colombia, U.S. State Department |
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| Great
Decisions 2002 February 17-March 17, 2002 |
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| Great Decisions is a national
program that gives you the latest information about important international
affairs topics. The focal point of Great Decisions is the briefing book, which
contains arguments from all sides of global issues chosen for discussion. This
year's topics were: |
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| "Why Do They Hate Us:
The Roots of Terrorism" Speaker: Dr. Nasrin Shahinpoor, Department of
Economics and Human Resources Xavier University |
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| "Middle East Peace
Process"Speaker: Dr. Timothy White, Professor of Political Science,
Xavier University |
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| "India and South
Asia" Speaker: Dr. Laura Jenkins, Assistant Professor of Political
Science, University of Cincinnati |
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| "Russia Reexamined"
Rev, James McCann, S.J., Assistant Professor of Political Science, Xavier
University |
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| "Energy and the
Environment" Kevin Leahy, Managing Director of Market Fundamentals,
Cinergy |
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| National Conference
World Affairs Councils of America The Future of the Americas Washington, D.C. |
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| January 16-19 | |
| President George W. Bush spoke at the Opening Reception on "The U.S. and the Western Hemisphere" | |
| Plenary Sessions included: "What Americans Need to Know about Latin America", Speaker: Peter Hakim, President, Inter-American Dialogue; "The U.S. and Mexico", Speaker: Mexico Ambassador Juan J. Bremer;"Should We End the Embargo of Cuba?", Speakers - Pro: William D. Rogers, fformer Under Secretary of State; Con: Ambassador Dennis K. Hays, Executive VP, Cuban-American Foundation;"The War on Drugs", Speaker: R. Rand Beers, Assistant Secretary, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; "Free Trade Area of the Americas", "The Future of Colombia", Speakers: Ambassador Luis Alberto Moreno, Ambassador Charles A. (Tony) Gillespie, Jr. | |
| Holiday Open House Celebration | |
| December 18, 2001 | |
| In thanks for the patronage of our members and supporters, the Management and Staff of the World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati held a Holiday "Open House" Celebration. | |
| September 11, 2001: Viewpoints Toward Understanding | |
| December 8, 2001 | |
| Dr. A. F. Alhajji - "The Failure of the American Media in the Islamic World" Dr. Alhajji is currently an Assistant Professor of Economics at Ohio Northern University. Syrian by birth, Alhajji was exposed to the intricacies of the petroleum industry at an early age. He is a published author with more than 200 acticles and columns to his credit. | |
| Dr. Irvine H. Anderson - "Origins of Arab Extremist Anger" Dr. Anderson holds a Ph.D. in American Diplomatic History from the University of Cincinnati. He is author of two books on American foreign policy, one on American Asian policy before Worl War II, and another on relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. A third book, on British/American Middle East policy is forthcoming. | |
| Teresa Cunningham -
"Dimensions of Identity in our World of Nation-States" When studying in London,
Ms. Cunningham was also an editor for the Central Asia Research Forum and was a
policy consultant for the Royal Institute of International Affairs of the
Brithsh Government. |
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| Queen
City Series Luncheon New Challenges for U.S. Security and Foreign Policy |
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| November 12, 2001 | |
| Guest speaker The Honorable Steve Chabot, Congressman, Ohio's First District | |
| America Under Attack: What are the Issues? | |
| October 2, 2001 | |
| Guest speaker Graham Fuller, former National Intelligence Officer for the Near East and South Asia, CIA | |
| The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. caused shock and outrage, not only in the U.S., but throughout the global community. The tragic events of September 11 demonstrated that theU.S. is not invulnerable to attack and that our national security policies and tactics must be altered. America's declaration of war against terrorism has caused a global realignment - giving the U.S. both new allies and new enemies. As we enter into this "unprecedented war," it is necessary to understand the phenomenon that led to the atrocities, so that both our demostic and international responses are not incomplete or misguided. | |
| International Potluck Picnic | |
| Saturday, September 8, 2001 | |
| To close out the summer and kick off the new 2001-2002 programming year the Young Professionals and the World Affairs Council held an International Potluck Picnic at Mt. Echo Park in Price Hill. Everyone brought an "international" side-dish to share. The WACGC and YPP provided hot dogs and hamburgers. The park features a baseball field, tennis courts and much more. | |
TOWN HALL MEETING Are World Trade and Human Rights on a Collision Course |
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| Thursday, July 12. 2001 | |
| Curt Goering, Deputy
Executive Director, Amnesty International Dr. Paul Knitter, Professor of Theology, Xavier Univerity Mike Cavanaugh, Assistant Director of the ALF-CIO Field Mobilization Department in Washington, D.C. Alfonso Cornejo, President, Business Development for Latin America Dr. Bert Lockwood, Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Director of the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights, University of Cincinnati |
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| Sponsors: World Affairs
Council of Greater Cincinnati; AFL-CIO; Southern Ohio District Export Council;
Center for International Business, Xavier University; Brueggemman Center for
Interreligious Dialogue, Xavier University. Special thanks to Cinergy
Foundation and Procter & Gamble Fund for their support. |
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| Queen City Series Luncheon and Book Signing How Defending Human Rights Benefits Us All |
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| Thursday, July 12, 2001 | |
| Speaker: Dr. William F.
Schulz, Executive Drector Amnesty International USA |
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| Development or Exploitation? Globalization's Implications for Developng Nations and Peoples |
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| Wednesday, May 30, 2001 | |
| Clinton Hewan, Ph.D.,
Professor of Political Science, Northern Kentucky
University and Sister Alice Gerdeman,
Director, Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center;
Spokesperson, Coalition for Humane Economy (CHE), two of
Cincinnati's most ardent opponents of unfettered expansion of corporate
interests in developing countries, presented the flip side of the issue of
globalization. |
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| A New Era
for U.S./Cuban Relations? Friday, May 18, 2001 |
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| Ambassador Fernando
Remirez de Estenoz, Chief of the Cuban Interests Section, Washington, D.C. |
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| WorldQuest 2001 Thursday, May 10, 2001 |
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| The Young Professionals
Program held their first WorldQuest
competition. WorldQuest 2001 is the ultimate, international group trivia competition that pits the city's companies and organizations against each other in a battle of international trivia and knowledge! The event originated in Charlotte, N.C. and is gaining popularity across the country. |
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| After an exciting competion, prizes were awarded to the champion tables. Exciting door prizes were awarded to participants, including the grand door prize of two tickets to Paris, France, courtesy of Air France! | |
| Queen
City Series Luncheon April 26, 2001 America's Role Abroad Phyllis E. Oakley, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration |
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| Great
Decisions 2001 Sundays, February 25 - March 25, 2001 The Union Institute, 440 E. McMillian Street |
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| Great Decisions is a national
program that gives the latest information about important international affairs
topics. The focal point of Great Decisions is the briefing book, which contains
arguments from all sides of global issues chosen for discussion. This year's topics were: |
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| U.S. Trade Policy: Coping
with Globalization China and Taiwan: What Role for the U.S.? The Global Disease Crisis: What is America's Role? Prospects for Mexico: New Path in the 21st Century? Missile Defense: A Cold-War Debate Continues |
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47th Annual Conference World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati Prospects for Russia in the 21st Century March 30, 2001 |
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| Participants: | |
| Keynote Speaker:
Sergei Khrushchev, son of former Soviet Premier Nikita
Khrushchev; Senior Fellow, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown
University |
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Irina Akimushkina, Professor, University of People's Friendship (Moscow); Visiting Scholar, Center for Eruo Asian Studies, George Washington University Dr. Karen Dawisha, Director and Professor, Havighurst Center (Oxford, OH) Zlata Degtjar, Vice President/Country Manager, Overseas Banking Department, US Bank (Seattle, WA) Joseph J. Dehner, Partner, Frost Brown Todd, LLC Dr. Jonathan Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) John Pepper, Chairman of the Board, The Procter & Gamble Company Yuri Reshetnikov, Director of International Projects, Telemezhdunarodnik (World Television Training Center), Moscow State University of International Relations (Moscow) Jury Sigov, Chief of Bureau, Business in Russia magazine and Novye Izvestia daily newspaper (Washington, D. C.) Dr. Nodari Simonia, Research Institute Director, Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow) Mark von Hagen, Director, Harriman Institute (New York, NY) |
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| Concurrent Panels | |
| I. The Political &
Economic State of Russia: Can Corruption Be Controlled? II. U.S. - Russia Relations III. Putin and Freedom of Speech and Press |
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| Luncheon &
Plenary Keynote Address: Sergei Khrushchev |
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| Concurrent Panels | |
| A. Doing Business in
Russia B. Russia and the European Union C. Russia and the Muslim Republics, Iran, and Iraq |
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| Reception: The Tastes and Sounds of Russia | |
| Queen City Series Luncheon - March 9, 2001 Taiwan Today Dr. Peng Ming-Min, Advisor to the President of Taiwan |
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| World
Affairs Councils of America National Convention January 10-12, 2001 |
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| "Reconnecting America and the
United Nations" This was the theme of the conference this year. Most sessions
were held in the UN headquarters building in New York. The Secretary-General, Kofi Annan joined us for the opening reception and discussion on January 10, and Ambassador Holbrooke discussed the US-UN relationship at Friday's luncheon. The President of the Security Council spoke on peacekeeping issues, and John Ruggie, the architect of the We the Peoples Millennium Report, spoke on The Past, Present, and Future of the UN system. |
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| Program
Highlights Past, Present, and Future of the UN Tackling Global Proverty: Are We Winning or Losing? Are Human Rights Taking Root Globally? The Security Council and Peacekeeping The State of the World's Children |
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| Roundtable Sessions | |
| Reforming the
UN Globalization and the Digital Divide UN and the AIDS Epidemic Are We Facing Overpopulation? UN Peacekeeping Track Record UN's Environmental Track Record Global Compact: Corporate Social Responsibility Building the Global NGO Community |
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| Pre-conference Events Wednesday, January 10 starting at 1:30 p.m. |
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| Tours: | |
| New York Stock
Exchange Metropolitan Museum of Art UN Art Collection Tours of UN Building |
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| Workshops: | |
| Workshops:Workshop for Large
Councils Improving Your Newsletter Working with the Media Membership Retention Building Dynamic Boards |
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Holiday Open House - December, 2000 |
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| In thanks for the patronage of
our members and supporters, the Management and Staff of the World Affairs
Council of Greater Cincinnati held a Holiday "Open House" Celebration.
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Individual Membership Meeting - December 2000 The Future of US-Korean Relations |
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| Oh Haeng-Kyum, Minister
of the Economic Section, Korean Embassy, Washington, D.C. David Shear, Deputy Director of the Office of Korean Affairs, U.S. Department of State Joseph A.B. Winder, President, Korea Economic Institute |
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| Global
Roundtable for Business Leaders December 2000 Investing in Korea |
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| Oh Haeng-Kyum, Minister
of the Economic Section, Korean Embassy, Washington, D.C. David Shear, Deputy Director of the Office of Korean Affairs, U.S. Department of State Joseph A.B. Winder, President, Korea Economic Institute |
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| A Discussion on Global Trade - November 2000 | |
| Willy Helin, Minister
Counselor, Head of Press and Public Affairs, European Union, Delegation of the
European Commission to the United States, and Andrew Thress, Executive Director, Ohio Trade Education Partnership, Is Global Trade Important to You? |
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| A Breakfast with Charles
A. Ford, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Mission to the European Union November 2000 |
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| Advancing U.S.
Commercial Interests in the European Union Presented by: World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati Ohio Commodores International Visitors Council Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Southern Ohio District Export Council Ohio Department of Development U.S. Department of Commerce |
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| Individual Membership Meeting - October 2000 | |
| Tom Dine, President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Russia's News Media, Russia's Future | |
| Annual Fall Luncheon - October 2000 | |
| Matthew McHugh, Board
member of the International Crisis Group and former New York Congressman,
New Global Challenges for U.S. Interests and Business. |
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| A Luncheon with His Excellency Shunji Yanai, Ambassador of Japan to the United States - August 2000 | |
| Presented by: World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati Japanese Business Committee of Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club of Cincinnati |
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| Annual Meeting and Report
from Central Europe July 2000 |
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| Review the year's programs,
gain membership input on the Council's activities, ask questions of the
President and staff, and vote on the new Trustees for the new fiscal year.
Report on the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, and on the budget for the
2000-2001 year. Council representatives recently led a delegation of regional professors to Central Europe. The faculty focused on three themes: (a) emerging democracies and the transition to market economies; (b) political transformation in the countries of the former Soviet Bloc; (c) culture-history, anthropology, arts, and religion. Participants discuss the program and how the international experience will enhance their curricula. |
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| Annual
World Affairs Conference 2000 Conference: |
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| The Honorable Bob Taft
II, Governor, State of Ohio, Keynote Address, Ohio, The United States
and Latin America Peter Hakim, President, Inter-American Dialogue Susan Kaufman Purcell, Vice President, Council of the Americas/Americas Society |
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| Annual
Fall Luncheon - October 1999 |
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| The Right Honorable Kim Campbell, Consul General of Canada, Los Angeles and Former Prime Minister of Canada, What Role for North America in the 21st Century?< |