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SUMMARY:A Foreign Service Briefing from Nigeria
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The date for this program has changed to Tuesday\, August 15. \nFor members and their guests only; space is limited. \nGet the latest news from Nigeria as U.S. Foreign Service Officer Lawrence Foster shares his experience of working in Lagos during his first diplomatic assignment. \nNigeria’s largest city and one of the fastest growing urban areas in Africa\, Lagos has seen quite a bit of movement over the last 18 months. Just now back in Minnesota\, Lawrence will share his insights on this fascinating and challenging region\, including developments on Boko Haram\, environmental issues\, trade\, democracy\, and ethnic tensions. \nJoin us for this members-only program as we catch up on the news from Nigeria. Want to attend but not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nAbout the Speaker\nLawrence (Larry) Foster is a U.S. Foreign Service Officer\, who just returned from Lagos\, Nigeria\, where he was the Deputy Immigrant Visa Chief for Mission Nigeria and also reported on wildlife trafficking and environmental issues. His next assignment will be Shanghai\, China after a year in Washington\, D.C. learning Chinese Mandarin. Prior to joining the Foreign Service\, Larry spent nearly 10 years in Minneapolis with U.S. Bank in various marketing and product roles. A graduate of CUNY Baruch College\, he is originally from the New York City area where he worked for Standard & Poor’s and Citibank before moving to Minnesota. Larry has traveled to all 50 U.S. states and nearly 50 countries.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/foreign-service-briefing-nigeria/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Room 25\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Visitors
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. \nFor members and their guests only.  \nIn August\, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of leading international visitors from more than 10 European countries who will visit Minnesota to: \n\nConnect with young innovators and learn how they use entrepreneurship to broaden economic and educational opportunity and empower disadvantaged populations\nExamine community-based efforts and public-private partnerships that foster civic engagement and build trust between local communities\, law enforcement\, and legal institutions\nEngage political experts\, academics\, government officials\, journalists\, and activists regarding global peace and security and the role young people play in shaping political discourse\n\nCountries represented: Albania\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Estonia\, Germany\, Greece\, Hungary\, Italy\, Lithuania\, Netherlands\, Poland\, Portugal\, Romania\, and United Kingdom. \nBe part of this exclusive event for Global Minnesota members and their guests to meet these professionals and learn about their cultures\, countries\, and professional work…in an informal social setting. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages\, and a cash bar. \nWant to attend but not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nPresented in partnership with Weber Shandwick.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-international-visitors/
LOCATION:Weber Shandwick\, 510 S Marquette Ave.\, 13F\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T193000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Nuclear Security
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. \nNuclear nonproliferation was a top priority for the Obama administration. While the Iran Deal was a diplomatic victory toward this end\, major threats persist from both state and non-state actors. Countries like North Korea\, Russia\, and India and Pakistan continue to challenge nonproliferation efforts. The possibility that terrorists will carry out an attack using a “dirty bomb\,” made from captured nuclear materials\, looks increasingly real. \nJoin us for a conversation with Augsburg College Professor Joseph Underhill\, Ph.D.\, about the way forward for U.S. nuclear security policy.  \nAbout the Speaker\nProfessor Joseph Underhill teaches courses in environmental politics\, international relations\, and political methodology at Augsburg College. From 2010-2012\, he served as the Batalden Faculty Scholar in Applied Ethics\, engaging the campus on the theme of “seeking justice where we live” and teaching courses related to youth movements and social change\, especially in Muslim communities both in Minneapolis and in the context of a trip to Egypt to study the effects of the revolution there. He directs the International Relations Program and Model United Nations programs at Augsburg and takes students to New Zealand\, Costa Rica\, Nicaragua\, Egypt\, and Tanzania. He also serves as the campus faculty representative for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum\, co-hosted each year by Augsburg College. \nPresented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-nuclear-security/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170719T190000
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SUMMARY:On the Field with the Minnesota United
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Tickets can be purchased by calling 612.625.1662. \nCheer on the Minnesota United FC as they match up against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday\, July 19. Enjoy a summer evening out and post-game meet-and-greet with players. \nFollowing the game\, which takes place one day before Colombian Independence Day\, guests of Global Minnesota and Integración Cultural Colombiana en Minnesota have the exclusive opportunity to meet team forward – and fan favorite! – Colombian-American Christian Ramirez\, whose consistent contributions to Minnesota United’s success earned him three-straight NASL Best XI awards. \nTickets are located in the Maroon section of TCF Bank Stadium. \nNew Member Special\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level and receive 2 FREE tickets to the soccer match and meet-and-greet on July 19. Global Minnesota members receive discounts on our public events and invitations to private member-only events. Join us as we explore the world. Register below to become a member and receive your free tickets!* \n*Value of goods received through this special is $40. The remainder of your membership contribution is tax deductible.  
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/on-field-with-minnesota-united/
LOCATION:TCF Bank Stadium\, 420 SE 23rd Ave.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: African Folktales to Contemporary Authors
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. \nFrom ancient oral traditions to contemporary literature\, African stories reflect wisdom\, cultural identities\, and social values developed over countless generations. Join us\, St. Olaf College Associate Professor Joseph Mbele\, and Augsburg College Associate Professor Mzenga Wanyama for an exploration of how these stories find expression today\, both in Africa and in the African diaspora. \nSpeakers\nJoseph Mbele\, Associate Professor of English at St. Olaf College\, is a folklorist and author. His writings\, including Matengo Folktales\, illuminate the underlying values that shape cultures. Dr. Mbele has done fieldwork in Kenya\, Tanzania\, and the U.S.\, and has given lectures and presented conference papers in Canada\, Finland\, India\, Israel\, Kenya\, Tanzania\, Uganda\, and the U.S. After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and before coming to St. Olaf in 1990 to teach post-colonial and third-world literature\, he taught in the Literature Department at the University of Dar es Salaam\, Tanzania. Over the years\, he has taught courses such as Swahili Literature\, Theory of Literature\, African Literature\, Sociology of Literature\, Postcolonial and Third World Literature\, The Epic\, and African-American Literature. \nMzenga Aggrey Wanyama\, Associate Professor of English at Augsburg College\, was born and raised in Kenya where he received his bachelor’s of education and master’s degrees from the University of Nairobi and then taught English language and literature in Kenyan High schools and at Kenyatta University. In the United States\, he had a two-year stint in the graduate program at Howard University in Washington\, D.C. before attending the University of Minnesota where he earned a Ph.D. in English. Mzenga also worked as an Assistant Professor of English at St. Cloud State University where he taught courses in literature and writing. His areas of focus are Postcolonial theory and literature and African American literary history. \nPresented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-african-folktales-contemporary-authors/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trade Insights and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nWant to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota’s best locally-brewed beer? Then join us for an evening of global trade insights\, networking\, and socializing at Surly Brewing Co. \nSpeaker\nIn addition to good beer and great networking\, John Cooney\, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce\, will share insights into the Trump administration’s international trade priorities. \nIn his role as Senior Advisor for the Office of the Under Secretary for the International Trade Administration (ITA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce\, John advises the Under Secretary on specific programs\, policy\, and administration matters. He works closely with ITA Senior Leadership. John recently served as the Budget and Administration Public Events Manager for the Presidential Inaugural Committee and prior to that was a partner at Minneapolis-based Fallbrook Communications. \nThis event is offered in partnership with GREATER MSP\, Midwest Global Trade Association\, the Minnesota District Export Council\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service. \nRegistration includes one drink ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Surly’s award-winning menu.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/trade-insights-networking/
LOCATION:Surly Brewing Co.\, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Colombia Gala
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Onsite registration will be available\, with limited seating. \nRich in tradition with a diverse history\, Colombia has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years that has placed the nation on a path to peace and prosperity. \nJoin us for our annual fundraising gala as we explore Colombian culture\, highlight U.S.-Colombia relations\, and connect Minnesotans to our South American partner. Featuring fine Colombian cuisine and entertainment as well as the Tour the World live and silent auctions\, the gala is set to be a one-of-a-kind Colombian celebration. \nThis unique cultural and fundraising event draws more than 300 of Global Minnesota’s well-traveled supporters and raises critical funds for ongoing educational and cultural programs designed to help Minnesotans live\, work\, and lead globally. \nEvent details\n\nVarious ticket and sponsorship packages are available.\nHeld at a private residence in the West Metro – rain or shine.\nParking is available at the Orono Schools parking lots – 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North\, Orono/Long Lake\, MN 55356.\nShuttles will be available throughout the evening to drive guests to and from the event space.\nSemiformal attire is suggested. The gala is an outdoor event held in a tent on the lawn of a private home\, so please keep this in mind when selecting your footwear.\n\nShould severe weather be predicted\, stay tuned to your email and Global Minnesota’s website for weather-related updates. \nTo receive a full refund\, you must cancel your registration by June 2\, 2017. Refunds will be issued in the form of a check or credit card account credit. To cancel your registration and request a refund\, please call us at 612.625.1662.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/celebration-colombia-gala/
LOCATION:Orono High School Parking Lots\, 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North\, Orono\, 55356
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SUMMARY:Film Screening in St. Paul: Colombia Magia Salvaje
DESCRIPTION:Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nExperience the amazing creatures and landscapes of Colombia through a new lens. Colombia Magia Salvaje is an ambitious documentary that explores the country’s natural wonders and unique biodiversity. Through stunning cinematography\, you’ll enter the depths of the Pacific Ocean\, on the Island of Malpelo\, follow the tracks of the Lost City in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta\, and accompany the flight of the condor in El Cocuy. A tribute to the beauty of Colombia\, Magia Salvaje covers 85 locations and 20 ecosystems. It’s a must-see for adventure seekers and lovers of this natural paradise. \nRepresentatives from Integración Cultural Colombiana en Minnesota will discuss the award-winning success and cultural impact of Magia Salvaje. \nPresented in partnership with Integración Cultural Colombiana en Minnesota and Metropolitan State University. “Colombia Magia Salvaje” is part of the Open Screen Film Series. Open Screen is funded in part by a Knight Arts Challenge Grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/film-screening-st-paul-colombia-magia-salvaje/
LOCATION:Metropolitian State University\, Film Space in Founders Hall\, 700 East 7th St.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170530T173000
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SUMMARY:Love\, Africa: Insights from Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
DESCRIPTION:Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nA seasoned war correspondent\, Jeffrey Gettleman has covered every major conflict over the past 20 years\, from Afghanistan to Iraq to the Congo. For the past decade\, he has served as the East Africa bureau chief for The New York Times\, fulfilling a longtime dream. \nBased in Kenya\, Gettleman recently completed his memoir “Love\, Africa\,” which bears witness to his time in one of the most turbulent regions of the world and tells a revealing story about finding a calling – and love. \nJoin us for a special program with Gettleman as he shares his “Love\, Africa” story and discusses the impact of U.S. policies in East Africa. The evening will include a short reading and presentation of his memoir\, and in-depth discussion and Q&A with the audience\, moderated by Mshale founder and publisher Tom Gitaa. \nFollowing the program\, Gettleman will sign copies of his new book\, which can be preordered through Amazon\, Barnes & Noble\, or IndieBound\, and will be available for purchase at the event. \nAbout the Speaker\nJeffrey Gettleman is The New York Times’ East Africa bureau chief and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2012 for international reporting. His work has appeared in National Geographic\, GQ\, Foreign Policy\, and The New York Review of Books\, and he has appeared as a news commentator on CNN\, BBC\, PBS\, NPR\, ABC\, and the Charlie Rose show. Gettleman studied philosophy at Cornell University before winning a Marshall Scholarship to study at Oxford. He is the author of “Love\, Africa\,” his recent memoir about his experiences in Africa. \nAbout the Moderator \nTom Gitaa is founder and publisher of the award-winning Mshale newspaper\, one of the largest news outlets serving African immigrants in the Midwest. He works with numerous nonprofits and trade associations and is current board secretary of the Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium and board member of Books for Africa. Tom was born and lived in Kenya before moving to Minnesota for college\, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University. \nPresented in partnership with Books for Africa\, Feed My Starving Children\, GHR Foundation\, the Hennepin County Library\, Ka Joog\, and Mshale.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/love-africa-insights-pulitzer-prize-winning-journalist/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T080000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities in a Vibrant Region: Doing Business in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:With a population of 633 million people and a combined GDP more than $5.3 trillion\, Latin America is an economic global power\, yet boom and bust cycles\, political instability\, and income inequality have made the region challenging for foreign and domestic companies alike. This year\, economists are forecasting a return to economic expansion\, with Argentina and Brazil coming out of recessions and accelerated growth in Chile\, Colombia\, Peru\, Central America\, and the Caribbean\, despite protectionist rumblings in the United States and elsewhere. \nPlease join us for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business in Latin America\, with insights from Bepex\, Cargill\, and Ecolab. \nTopics will include: \n\nEconomic and political climate of the Latin American region\nImpacts of trade agreements\, both current and future\nLegal\, tax and accounting issues\nCultural insights\n\nRegister \nPanelists\n\nJuan Basombrio\, Partner\, Trial Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\nPilar Cruz\, Corporate Vice President\, Corporate Strategy & Development\, Cargill\, Inc.\nJohn Guttery\, Senior Vice President & President of Latin America\, Ecolab Inc.\nMark Johnson\, Product Specialist\, Bepex International LLC\nAlfonso Pallete\, Principal\, KPMG LLP\, Miami\n\nPanel moderated by Chris Bercaw\, Partner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/opportunities-vibrant-region-business-latin-america/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170522T180000
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Colombia
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Online registration is now closed.  \nSmall in size but big on flavor\, Café Racer Kitchen is blending Latin American cuisine with a focus on fresh local ingredients. What started as a food truck\, Café Racer is now a thriving restaurant serving up delicious\, healthy\, Latin American cuisine with a strong Colombian focus. Join us at their restaurant in the Seward neighborhood for our next Culture Through Cuisine where we’ll dine on grilled sweet corn with cilantro aioli and cheese; seafood paella; saffron roasted chicken with criollo rice and yucca frita; roasted vegetables\, black beans\, and rice empanadas with cilantro and Sriracha aioli; and more! \nHear chef and owner\, Luis Patino\, talk about Café Racer’s history ― a labor of love inspired by his Colombian heritage. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-cuisine-colombia/
LOCATION:Cafe Racer Kitchen\, 2929 East 25th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170515T180000
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SUMMARY:Ukraine at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Ambassador Chaly
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nCaught between East and West\, Ukraine has been a flashpoint in the increasingly tense relationship between Russia and the United States. In a conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Global Minnesota board member Ross Wilson\, Ambassador of Ukraine Valeriy Chaly will discuss the internal and external forces that will affect not only Ukraine’s future but also the stability and security of the entire region. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Chaly’s public career has spanned more than two decades. Previously\, he served as Deputy Head of the Administration of President Petro Poroshenko following his foreign policy advisory during Poroshenko’s presidential campaign. Ambassador Chaly also supervised the foreign policy\, international law\, and security programs at a leading Ukrainian think tank\, the Razumkov Centre. He holds a degree from Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University\, Department of History and a postgraduate degree in international law studies from the Institute of International Relations\, National Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Minnesota Trade Office\, Ukrainian-American Chamber of Commerce Minnesota\, and Ukrainian-American Cultural Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/ukraine-crossroads-conversation-ambassador-chaly/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170313T200644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T160039Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Saudi Arabia in Transition
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nAs Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline in oil revenue\, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attempts to boldly transform the country and shift more power to the younger generation. At the same time\, many countries such as the U.S. point out the lack of democracy\, women’s rights and human rights in Saudi Arabia\, and blame its promotion of Wahhabism\, an extremely conservative version of Islam\, for creating jihadists. Both countries need each other\, but they are at a crossroads in bilateral relations. \nOn the heels of a recent trip to Saudi Arabia\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson will discuss the fragile – but important – relationship.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-saudi-arabia-transition/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170412T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T154616Z
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Insights and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nInternational trade is a vital part of the Minnesota and U.S. economy. In recent months\, global trade has received greater publicity and public scrutiny. Providing information to employees and stakeholders at all levels about how international trade supports and grows your business is a key factor in addressing the image of global trade. \nJohn Engelen\, Vice President of Government Affairs for CHS\, will discuss how his company reaches through its organizational structure to impress the importance of trade and keep stakeholders engaged on trade issues and policy. \nJoin us for a conversation with John Engelen followed by time for networking\, at CRAVE in the Edina Galleria\, in partnership with Greater MSP\, the Minnesota District Export Council\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service. \nSpeaker\nJohn has more than 25 years of experience leading public policy initiatives at the federal\, state\, and local level. Most recently\, he served as Vice President\, Office of Governmental and Community Affairs at Emory University\, where he focused on policy issues\, including healthcare\, higher education\, research\, energy\, food safety\, public and global health\, animal welfare\, and transportation. Prior to joining Emory University\, John directed federal relations for the University of Minnesota where he implemented a comprehensive program to advance advocacy for the land-grant research university. He has also held government relations positions at two Fortune 500 companies and served on U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger’s (R-MN) legislative policy staff in Washington\, D.C. John serves on the Board of Directors for the National Cooperative Business Association\, the Public Affairs Council\, the Waterways Council\, and the Agricultural Council of California. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul\, Minnesota. \nRegistration includes two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. \nPresented in partnership with Greater MSP\, the Minnesota District Export Council\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-trade-insights-networking/
LOCATION:CRAVE – Edina Galleria\, 3520 W 70th St.\, Edina\, MN\, 55435
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T160217Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening in Eden Prairie: Colombia Magia Salvaje
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nExperience the amazing creatures and landscapes of Colombia through a new lens. Colombia Magia Salvaje is an ambitious documentary that explores the country’s natural wonders and unique biodiversity. Through stunning cinematography\, you’ll enter the depths of the Pacific Ocean\, on the Island of Malpelo\, follow the tracks of the Lost City in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta\, and accompany the flight of the condor in El Cocuy. A tribute to the beauty of Colombia\, Magia Salvaje covers 85 locations and 20 ecosystems. It’s a must-see for adventure seekers and lovers of this natural paradise. \nRepresentatives from Integración Cultural Colombiana en Minnesota will discuss the award-winning success and cultural impact of Magia Salvaje. \nWhat’s even better? Attendees will be entered to win four tickets to see the Minnesota United take on Sporting Kansas City on Sunday\, May 7. Must be present to win. \nPresented in partnership with Integración Cultural Colombiana en Minnesota\, the International School of Minnesota\, and Metropolitan State University.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/film-screening-eden-prairie-colombia-magia-salvaje/
LOCATION:The International School of Minnesota\, 6385 Beach Road\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Road Eden Prairie MN 55344;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6385 Beach Road:geo:-93.4368753,44.8901594
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170223T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T194527Z
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SUMMARY:Colombia: The Path to Peace with Ambassador Pinzón
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. \nIn November 2016\, the Colombian Congress ratified a peace accord designed to end more than 50 years of civil war with the country’s largest rebel group\, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia\, or FARC. For his efforts to promote this agreement\, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. \nJoin us for a luncheon presentation with Ambassador of Colombia Juan Carlos Pinzón\, who will discuss the challenges that lie ahead for the effective implementation of the peace accord\, and the ways this newly-achieved peace might affect Colombia’s ongoing partnership with the United States on trade promotion\, environmental protection\, and regional security. \nJuan Carlos Pinzón became Ambassador of Colombia to the United States in 2015. Previously\, he served as Minister of Defense of Colombia. Under his leadership\, the Armed Forces dealt the most severe blows to terrorist organizations\, which was critical to President Santos’ Peace Strategy. Prior to serving as Defense Minister\, Pinzón was Chief of Staff to President Santos and Vice Minister of Defense. In 2011\, the World Economic Forum selected him as a Young Global Leader. In addition to his longstanding dedication to advancing national and regional defense issues in Colombia\, he specializes in economics\, public policy\, and strategic studies and has held positions at the World Bank\, Citibank\, and Citigroup. A native of Bogotá\, Colombia\, Pinzón received his master’s degree from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and completed advanced coursework at Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/colombia-path-peace-ambassador-pinzon/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170118T173744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T171316Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without ever leaving the state\, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp in their passport. \nJoin us and Landmark Center as we travel to Myanmar (Burma) in April. \nLearn More\n  \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-myanmar/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20161207T215824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T213838Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Conflict in the South China Sea
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this event is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims\, and China its most vocal claimant. Beijing’s interest has intensified disputes with other countries in the region in recent years\, especially since China has increased its naval presence. Despite rising international pressure\, including an unfavorable ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea\, China staunchly defends its policies in the region. Preventing tensions from boiling over is a matter of careful diplomacy. \nJoin us for a conversation\, with Professor Duncan McCampbell\, on what is being done to promote diplomacy and prevent tensions from boiling over in the region. \nProfessor McCampbell is an American lawyer and professor of international business and law at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis\, where he also serves as MBA Program Director.  Following 14 years—much of it abroad—with the Westlaw division of Thomson Reuters\, he has a professional background in non-U.S. legal systems. He teaches law and business in China and travels extensively in Asia. He also writes on global commercial\, legal\, political\, and security issues\, and recently returned from a one-month visit to China and the Philippines to research the evolving situation in the South China Sea. In addition to teaching\, Professor McCampbell leads a business consultancy that helps companies enter new markets overseas. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-conflict-south-china-sea/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T163842Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Conflict in the South China Sea
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. There is still space in the Minneapolis version of this program. Click here to register. \nThe South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims\, and China its most vocal claimant. Beijing’s interest has intensified disputes with other countries in the region in recent years\, especially since China has increased its naval presence. Despite rising international pressure\, including an unfavorable ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea\, China staunchly defends its policies in the region. Preventing tensions from boiling over is a matter of careful diplomacy. \nJoin us for a lunchtime conversation\, with Professor Duncan McCampbell\, on what is being done to promote diplomacy and prevent tensions from boiling over in the region. \nProfessor McCampbell is an American lawyer and professor of international business and law at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis\, where he also serves as MBA Program Director.  Following 14 years—much of it abroad—with the Westlaw division of Thomson Reuters\, he has a professional background in non-U.S. legal systems. He teaches law and business in China and travels extensively in Asia. He also writes on global commercial\, legal\, political\, and security issues\, and recently returned from a one-month visit to China and the Philippines to research the evolving situation in the South China Sea. In addition to teaching\, Professor McCampbell leads a business consultancy that helps companies enter new markets overseas. \nGlobal Conversations St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-conflict-south-china-sea/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170118T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T171117Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Togo
DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without ever leaving the state\, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp in their passport. \nJoin us and Landmark Center as we travel to Togo in April. \nLearn More\n  \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-togo/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170321T205249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T162339Z
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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Women of Courage
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. \nGlobal Minnesota is proud to host the following two recipients of this year’s U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. \n\nSister Carolin Tahhan Fachakh from Syria is a Roman Catholic nun who runs a school for traumatized children and teaches vocational skills to vulnerable women. She was nominated by the Vatican for her ongoing service to refugee communities and children\, and her work focuses on education and protection of children; internally displaced persons and refugee rights; and women’s economic empowerment.\nMs. Jannat Al Ghezi from Iraq is Deputy Director of Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq\, a women’s NGO that helps survivors of gender-based violence\, especially domestic violence\, by offering shelter\, training\, protection\, and legal services. Her work focuses on gender-based violence (survivors and protection) and honor killings; and advocacy to advance women’s rights.\n\nEstablished in 2007\, the annual U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights\, women’s equality\, and social progress\, often at great personal risk. This is the only Department of State award that pays tribute to emerging women leaders worldwide. \nJoin us for the opportunity to meet these extraordinary women and learn about the change they are implementing across the globe. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available. \nThis event is produced in partnership with GHR Foundation and with support from GHR and the Katherine W. Merriam family.  \nPhoto credit: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs\, U.S. Department of State
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-international-women-courage/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170103T213934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T215719Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Spicy jerk chicken\, stew oxtails\, paratha roti\, and Trinidadian fruit medley are all specialty dishes you’ll find at Marla’s Caribbean Cuisine and on the menu for our next Culture Through Cuisine. In 2005\, Marla Jadoonanan achieved her lifelong dream of opening a Caribbean restaurant based on the flavors of her native Trinidad and Tobago and with a deep Indian influence. Since then\, Marla’s has received numerous awards including Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2014. \nHear Marla speak about her early days of learning to cook and the enormous flavors she’s serving up from her tiny kitchen in South Minneapolis. \nMarla Jadoonanan was born in Princes Town\, Trinidad and Tobago and moved to Northeast Minneapolis with her family when she was 15. Marla’s passion for cooking began at a young age when her father would take her down to the village and she would cook with the other ladies. If you ask her\, she doesn’t have any recipes\, just a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Of course\, her main ingredient is always lots of love! \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity. \nPhoto credit: Uchefotography
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-cuisine-caribbean/
LOCATION:Marla’s Caribbean Cuisine\, 3761 Bloomington Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407
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GEO:44.9342541;-93.2521211
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170118T164759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T171214Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without ever leaving the state\, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp in their passport. \nJoin us and Landmark Center as we travel to Colombia in March. \nLearn More\n  \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-colombia/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20170206T224454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T212603Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of Women in the Global Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the event list. \nOn Wednesday\, March 8\, the world will recognize International Women’s Day\, an opportunity to celebrate the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of women. Yet\, critical questions are being raised about the role of women in boardrooms\, the halls of government\, and rural communities around the world. For example\, in terms of global agriculture\, women produce half the world’s food\, put in two-thirds of the world’s working hours\, and yet make only 10 percent of the world’s income. Women are marching\, organizing\, and convening – looking for ways to continue to advance equality. \nTo mark International Women’s Day\, join us for a discussion with leaders from politics\, business\, and civil society on The Role of Women in the Global Agenda.  Keynote remarks will be provided by CARE USA President and CEO Michelle Nunn. \nThis event is sponsored by Cargill and in partnership with CARE USA.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/role-women-global-agenda/
LOCATION:Walker Art Center – Skyline Room\,  725 Vineland Place\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20161207T220314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T202525Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Trade and Politics
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for the popular narrative: trade means that China wins\, at America’s expense. But do the numbers support that conclusion? The metrics used to gauge economic strength—Gross Domestic Product and balance of trade—have not kept up with the realities of modern manufacturing. Obtaining an accurate picture of U.S. economic stature requires a critique of those numbers. \nJoin us for a lunchtime conversation with Professor Varadarajan V. Chari on the development of appropriate policy solutions for the challenges at hand. \nProfessor Chari is the founding director of the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute\, the Paul Frenzel Land Grant Professor of Liberal Arts in the University of Minnesota Department of Economics\, and an adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He received a bachelor of technology from the Indian Institute of Technology\, Bombay and his Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon University. He has served on the Board of Editors of many journals\, including Econometrica\, the Journal of Economic Literature\, and the Journal of Economic Perspectives. In 1998\, he was elected fellow of the Econometric Society and was named Scholar of the College by the College of Liberal Arts\, University of Minnesota\, in 2008. His research interests are in banking\, fiscal and monetary policy\, and on issues of economic development. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with the Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-trade-politics/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T193000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Trade and Politics
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for the popular narrative: trade means that China wins\, at America’s expense. But do the numbers support that conclusion? The metrics used to gauge economic strength—Gross Domestic Product and balance of trade—have not kept up with the realities of modern manufacturing. Obtaining an accurate picture of U.S. economic stature requires a critique of those numbers. \nJoin us for a conversation with Professor Varadarajan V. Chari on the development of appropriate policy solutions for the challenges at hand. \nProfessor Chari is the founding director of the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute\, the Paul Frenzel Land Grant Professor of Liberal Arts in the University of Minnesota Department of Economics\, and an adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He received a bachelor of technology from the Indian Institute of Technology\, Bombay and his Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon University. He has served on the Board of Editors of many journals\, including Econometrica\, the Journal of Economic Literature\, and the Journal of Economic Perspectives. In 1998\, he was elected fellow of the Econometric Society and was named Scholar of the College by the College of Liberal Arts\, University of Minnesota\, in 2008. His research interests are in banking\, fiscal and monetary policy\, and on issues of economic development. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-trade-politics/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T193000
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SUMMARY:Colombian Trade Insights and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nGlobal Minnesota\, Greater MSP\, and the Minnesota District Export Council invite you to attend a networking event\, at CRAVE in the Edina Galleria\, highlighting trade in one of Latin America’s most dynamic markets\, Colombia. \nSpeaker Update \nWe are pleased to be joined by guest speaker Erik Brand\, Director\, Corporate Program and Publisher\, Latin America Advisor\, with the Inter-American Dialogue. \nErik Brand publishes the Latin America Advisor at the Inter-American Dialogue and directs the Corporate Program. He previously worked at the International Advisory Group\, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career\, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington and\, briefly\, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major\, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa\, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota. \nRegistration includes two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. \nPresented in partnership with Greater MSP and the Minnesota District Export Council.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/colombian-trade-insights-networking/
LOCATION:CRAVE – Edina Galleria\, 3520 W 70th St.\, Edina\, MN\, 55435
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195316
CREATED:20161219T195949Z
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SUMMARY:Latin America: Prospects for Peace and Progress
DESCRIPTION:From peace in Colombia to new approaches to U.S.-Cuba relations\, the rapidly changing news out of Latin America brings both hope and uncertainty. For more than three decades\, the Inter-American Dialogue has worked to foster democratic governance\, prosperity\, and social equity in Latin America and the Caribbean. \nInter-American Dialogue President Michael Shifter will examine a host of regional challenges – including trade and economic development\, security and drug policy\, and international migration – and discuss the ways governments\, organizations\, and individuals throughout the region are working together to meet these pressing issues. \nModerator: John Rash\, Star Tribune Editorial Writer and Columnist \nIn addition to his role as president of the Inter-American Dialogue\, Michael Shifter has been adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service since 1993\, where he teaches Latin American politics. Mr. Shifter writes and talks widely on U.S.-Latin America relations and hemispheric affairs. His recent articles have appeared in major U.S. and Latin American publications such as The New York Times\, Foreign Affairs\, Foreign Policy\, The Washington Post\, The Los Angeles Times\, Journal of Democracy\, Harvard International Review\, Clarin\, O Estado de S. Paulo\, and Cambio\, and he is co-editor\, along with Jorge Domínguez\, of Constructing Democratic Governance in Latin America\, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Prior to joining the Inter-American Dialogue\, Mr. Shifter directed the Latin American and Caribbean program at the National Endowment for Democracy and\, before that\, the Ford Foundation’s governance and human rights program in the Andean region and Southern Cone where he was based in Lima\, Peru\, and subsequently\, in Santiago\, Chile. \nProduced in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/latin-america-prospects-peace-progress/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170216T193000
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CREATED:20161219T181105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T200801Z
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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Visitors
DESCRIPTION:For Global Minnesota members and their guests only.  \nMore than 20 international visitors from across the globe will travel to Minnesota as part of two exchange programs focused on cultivating leadership in young women and exploring the impact of the electoral process and political activism on gender equality. Be part of this exclusive event for Global Minnesota members and their guests to meet these professionals and learn about their cultures\, countries\, and work…in an informal social setting. \nJoin us for an evening of conversations and connections as we welcome visitors from a variety of countries including Bangladesh\, Botswana\, Jordan\, Malaysia\, Morocco\, Nepal\, Nigeria\, Russia\, Rwanda\, Sri Lanka\, Tajikistan\, and Uganda. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available. \nGlobal Socials are made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2294/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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GEO:44.9749295;-93.2699128
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170212T150000
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CREATED:20170117T193659Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without ever leaving the state\, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp in their passport. \nJoin us and Landmark Center as we travel to Switzerland in February. \nLearn more \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-switzerland/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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