Global Conversations: The Koreas
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAt the end of World War II, the northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union,...
Culture Through Cuisine: Kurdistan
Babani's 544 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesEnjoy a sampling of traditional Kurdish fare and hear about the deep culture and history of one of the largest...
Global Conversations: Migration
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAs a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea, seeking refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come...
The Art of Korea: Mia Gallery Tour
Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, United StatesMembers-only event Not a Member of Global Minnesota? Join Today! Among the top five collections in the U.S., the Korean...
Cooking with Kimchi
Kitchen in the Market - Midtown Global Market 920 East Lake St. #107, Minneapolis, United StatesA staple of Korean cuisine, kimchi is seen as a traditional and cultural necessity that is eaten at nearly every...
Global Social with International Women of Courage
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisGlobal Minnesota is proud to host the following two recipients of this year's U.S. Secretary of State's International Women of...
Looking Past the Headlines To See Business Opportunities in South Korea
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisSouth Korea has demonstrated impressive economic expansion over the past 50 years, becoming an export powerhouse and one of the...
The Korea Connection with Ambassador Ahn
Windows on Minnesota - IDS Center 80 S 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMarked by significant points in world history, the Republic of Korea’s (South Korea) relationship with the U.S. has evolved into...
Global Conversations: The Future of Kurdistan
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesKurdistan, a region made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, is home to one of the largest...
Hangeul Festival: A New Way of Exploring Korea
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is now closed. Walks-ins are welcome. Fun event for all ages! Both a living art and the Korean alphabet,...
Culture Through Cuisine: South Korea
Midtown Global Market - The Rabbit Hole 920 E Lake St., Suite 101 , MinneapolisKnown for its kimchi fried rice and creative cocktails in a funky setting, the Rabbit Hole is shaping up to...
Global Conversations: Foreign Policy in an Election Year
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. This year’s race for the White House is proving anything is possible. Anything. And voters...
Celebration of Korea 2016 Gala
Orono High School Parking Lots 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North, OronoDue to special circumstances, the Celebration of Korea Gala will begin later than originally scheduled. The new start time is...
Global Social with International Visitors
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesFor members and their guests only. This month, Global Minnesota welcomes several groups of leading international visitors from more than...
Global Conversations: The Rise of ISIS
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBorn out of an umbrella organization of al-Qaeda in Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto...
Culture Through Cuisine: Gastrodiplomacy
Heartland Restaurant 289 5th St. E, St. Paul, MN, United StatesChef Lenny Russo of Heartland Restaurant in St. Paul has earned the title Culinary Ambassador – a new kind of...
Somalis in Minnesota: Enriching Our Culture, Economy, and Communities
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIt’s estimated that more than 60,000 Somalis live in Minnesota – the most of any state in the U.S. And...
Olympics on Tap
Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, MinneapolisWhat do Brazil, badminton, and brews have in common? They all will make an appearance at our young professionals event at...
Global Conversations: Climate Geopolitics
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesClimate change influences nearly every element of the geopolitical landscape, including human sustenance, international resource flows, and the viability of...
Summit: Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisAs societies around the world face the growing challenge of extremism, Minnesota has found itself at the center of this...
Benefits of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
Fredrikson & Byron U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, MinneapolisJoin the conversation on the benefits of the Exchange Visitor Program, sponsored by Global Minnesota and the U.S. Department of...
Global Conversations: The United Nations Post-2015
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis year marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and the halfway point in its global effort to eradicate...
The GroundTruth Project: International Reporting in a Dangerous World
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisToday more than ever, truthful, in-depth reporting from international conflict zones that only on-the-ground journalists can provide is needed. This...
Culture Through Cuisine: Lebanon
Emily's Lebanese Deli 641 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is sold out! To join the waiting list, please call us at 612.625.1662. Situated in the heart of...
Two Decades of NAFTA: What has been the Impact on Minnesota?
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisSince January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and...
Global Conversations: Shifting Alliances in the Middle East
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDate Change! From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of conflicts have...
A Kennan Conversation: Vladimir Putin’s Vision of a Resurgent Russia
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThe increasing centralization and mobilization of Russia’s information resources in the hands of the state is providing the Kremlin the...
International Industry Insights: Networking and Career Panel
Town Hall Brewery 1430 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNHear from a group of international career professionals working across education, business, and nonprofit sectors about how to transition and succeed...
Great Decisions Conference: International Migration and the Changing Face of America
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the conference, please...
Cine Colombia: Between Sea and Land
Day Block Event Center 1103 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNThis event is sold out. Help kick off our year-long celebration of Colombia with a pre-film reception featuring traditional Colombian...