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SUMMARY:SDG Roundtable: Resilience in a Water-Challenged World
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. \nThe world’s water challenges seem to be getting worse. Water scarcity has become acute in some parts of the world\, while floods and storm surges occur with greater frequency in others. Businesses are watching closely to make sure their own water needs are met sustainably. Even the Land of 10\,000 lakes has had challenges with overuse of groundwater in recent dry years. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are designed to tackle some of the world’s largest development problems\, so what can we learn from best practices for sustainable water use around the globe? What can international companies tell us about how and where they’re implementing potential solutions? \nJoin us for the next Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable on March 21\, when we partner with Global Minnesota Corporate Member Cargill to learn about the work companies are doing to advance sustainable water use. In celebration of World Water Day on March 22\, don’t miss this opportunity to join the global conversation\, gain fresh insights\, and network with Minnesota professionals. \n  \nKeynote Speaker \nHeather Tansey\, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability\, Cargill \nAdditional Speakers \nMartin Bureau\, VP Innovation & Head of PFAS Centre of Excellence\, Altra Sanexen \nAnna Picchetti\, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy\, Uponor North America \nIf you require any accommodations\, please contact our Corporate Relations Officer Steve Riedel at sriedel@globalminnesota.org. \nCorporate Member Resources: Open the link to see how Global Minnesota corporate members offer expertise\, services\, or technology that can help with your organization’s sustainability goals. \nIf you are registering for this event from outside the United States\, please go here.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/sdg-roundtable-resilience-in-a-water-challenged-world/
LOCATION:Cargill\, 15407 McGinty Road West\, Wayzata\, 55391\, United States
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: 2024 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
DESCRIPTION:On January 31\, Global Minnesota hosted our popular annual event\, the U.S. Foreign Policy Update. In this event\, Diplomat in Residence and retired career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson discussed the latest foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. this year. His insightful and wide-ranging discussion included topics like the repercussions from the ongoing war in Ukraine\, concerns facing China’s economy\, renewed conflicts in the Middle East\, and ongoing global struggles for peace and security. \nThis episode is a follow-up conversation with Tom Hanson featuring questions that were submitted during the event. We received numerous questions for this special Q&A episode and have compiled a wide-ranging sample so we can hear more of Tom Hanson’s unique analysis on all things foreign policy. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nEvent Recording: 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update \nGlobal Minnesota Membership \n  \nThis interview was recorded on March 6\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-2024-foreign-policy-update-qa-with-tom-hanson/
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SUMMARY:Global Social with Young Leaders of the Americas and Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to be put on the waitlist.  \nJoin us to welcome the next generation of international professionals! Don’t miss the next Global Social featuring the Young Leaders of the Americas and a visiting group of entrepreneurs from the International Visitor Leadership Program. Network and get to know 34 impressive visitors from over 30 locations! They will share their professional backgrounds\, cultural insights\, and experiences while staying in Minnesota. \nAppetizers and beverages are included. Global Minnesota members are invited to bring a guest at the member rate. These professionals are visiting Minnesota from Antigua and Barbuda\, Bangladesh\, Barbados\, Belarus\, Belize\, Brazil\, Cambodia\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Finland\, Grenada\, Haiti\, Iceland\, India\, Jamaica\, Jordan\, Lebanon\, Montenegro\, Nepal\, Nigeria\, Peru\, Saudi Arabia\, Senegal\, Taiwan\, Tanzania\, Trinidad and Tobago\, Turkey\, Ukraine\, and Uruguay. \nYoung Leaders of the Americas Initiative\nThe Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative empowers entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities. Since the initiative’s launch in 2015\, more than 1\,000 YLAI Fellows from Latin America\, the Caribbean\, and Canada have expanded their leadership and entrepreneurial experience through fellowships at businesses and organizations across the United States. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program\nThe International Visitor Leadership Program is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States\, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States. \nBe a part of this special event for Global Minnesota members and their guests to meet international visitors and learn about their cultures\, countries\, and professional work. Space is limited\, so secure your registration now. \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-with-young-leaders-of-the-americas-and-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:KNOCK\, Inc.\, 1307 Glenwood Ave.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55405
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: East African Diaspora Community
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. \nExplore the globe with the 2024 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series concludes by celebrating the East African Diaspora Community including Uganda\, Kenya and South Sudan with an event everyone can enjoy while learning more about the world from right here in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination each month\, this series provides cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota\, in partnership with Ecolab\, the Xcel Energy Foundation\, Ramsey County\, Travelers\, and Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation. \nUrban Expeditions are free and open to the public. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nGlobal Minnesota is proud to be a sponsor of the Landmark Center’s  Urban Expeditions series.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-ivory-coast/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: State Department Careers with Susan Falatko
DESCRIPTION:The State Department has a growing number of career tracks and entry points for a variety of professionals. Diplomats in Residence are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in joining the State Department. \nOn the latest podcast episode\, hear from the Diplomat in Residence for the Midwest region\, Susan Falatko. She joins to talk about her time in the foreign service\, the Diplomat in Residence program\, and how to get a job in the Foreign or Civil Service. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nState Department Careers \nTalent Network Sign Up \nThis interview was recorded on March 22\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-state-department-careers-with-susan-falatko/
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: Science Across Borders
DESCRIPTION:Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers\, but what happens when material\, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, and Edina Community Center. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain a articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Friends of the Edina Library at the Edina Community Center for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nChristi Siver\, presenter \nChristi Siver is a Professor of Political Science at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. She did her undergraduate work at Lewis and Clark College in Portland\, OR\, her Masters in International Relations and International Economics at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies\, and her Ph.D. in political science at the University of Washington. She teaches courses on international relations and international security. Her current research interests include international humanitarian law\, military technology\, and comparative law. \nSpecial thanks to the Friends of the Edina Library for hosting this program. \nIf you would like to register\, please use the button below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-science-across-borders/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: This Kind of Hope
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nIn partnership with the Germanic-American Institute\, join Global Minnesota for a free screening of the Swiss/German Documentary “This Kind of Hope” \nReleased in 2023\, the documentary tells the story of diplomat\, Andrei Sannikov\, who was instrumental in Belarus’ nuclear disarmament in the 1990s. Under President Lukashenko\, he resigned from the civil service and began the fight for a democratic Belarus\, which cost the lives of companions and landed him in prison for a time. Today\, as a stateless diplomat\, he tirelessly works to inform audiences about his homeland. \nThe film is in English\, Russian and Belarusian with German subtitles. \n  \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/film-screening-this-kind-of-hope/
LOCATION:Germanic-American Institute\, 301 Summit Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Strategic Alliances: Belarus & Europe
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nAmbassador Andrei Sannikov might be most well-known for his vocal criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko\, but the exiled politician is also an accomplished author\, human rights advocate\, and negotiator. As a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus\, what insights can he provide on the strategic alliance between Belarus and Europe? \nJoin Global Minnesota and East View Information Services for a special presentation from Ambassador Sannikov\, where he’ll explore the complicated and tight-knit relationship between President Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin\, and what their relationship means for the greater question of security in Eastern Europe and the ongoing war in Ukraine. \nThe night before\, don’t miss a special screening of the film “This Kind of Hope” about the life of Ambassador Sannikov. The documentary film will be screened at the Germanic-American Institute and registration for that event is available here. \nAbout Ambassador Sannikov:\nAmbassador Sannikov is a Belarusian politician\, diplomat\, and activist with decades of experience in international relations\, diplomacy\, and human rights advocacy. He is also a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus and 2010 presidential candidate. He is a committed advocate for democracy\, human rights\, and freedom in Belarus. Full bio and CV here. \nPresented in partnership with East View Information Services. \nThanks to promotional sponsors the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester\, East-West Connections\, the Minnesota International NGO Network\, the Museum of Russian Art\, and the United Nations Association of Minnesota. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/strategic-alliances-belarus-european-politics/
LOCATION:Wilder Foundation\, 451 Lexington Pkwy N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Politics in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman’s Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). \nAs countries across Latin America continue to gain global prominence\, how should the United States view the complex political developments and changing geopolitical landscape? \nHear a unique perspective on politics in Latin America from local expert Rob Scarlett. His analysis will focus on the importance of the various indigenous movements that have gradually emerged over the past two decades and how they shape Latin America today. \nThis program is presented by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis and is open to ALL. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain a articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nRob Scarlett\, presenter \nRob Scarlett has had a 40-year career in international sales and manufacturing; and although still active in business\, has shifted more of his time into service as a director and/or advisor to several small and medium-size companies and philanthropic organizations. \nShortly after graduating from Carleton College in 1966\, he became part of a private NGO team that created some of Latin America’s first microfinance institutions. Building on that experience\, he began a decades-long business career that kept him active throughout Latin America\, Central America\, Mexico\, and the Caribbean. \nIf you would like to register\, please RSVP to frontdesk@womansclub.org or click the link below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-politics-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating a World in Turmoil with Fiona Hill
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, this SOLD OUT event has been moved to the Minneapolis Central Library. The date and time have not changed. If you registered and can no longer attend\, please email kkelley@globalminnesota.org so we can assign your seat to someone on the waitlist. \nThe world seems to be entering a renewed period of global instability. From ongoing and emerging conflicts around the world to the evolving dynamics of great power competition\, how can we navigate a course through some of the most pressing issues facing the international community today? \nJoin Global Minnesota for an enlightening presentation featuring Fiona Hill\, former presidential advisor on Europe and Russia and Brookings Institution Fellow\, as she delves into the intricacies of today’s foreign policy landscape. Drawing from her extensive experience and insightful analysis\, Hill will offer a valuable overview of the dynamic nature of international relations\, highlighting the interconnectedness of global events and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. \nWhether you’re a seasoned policy expert or simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of global affairs\, this presentation promises to be a thought-provoking and informative experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the foremost voices in foreign policy analysis\, as Fiona Hill shares her expertise and sheds light on the complexities of the modern world. \nAbout Fiona Hill:\nFiona Hill is a senior fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe within the Foreign Policy program at Brookings. She also holds the prestigious position of chancellor at Durham University in the United Kingdom and was recently elected to the Harvard University Board of Overseers. \nHill served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council from 2017 to 2019\, as well as national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the U.S. National Intelligence Council from 2006 to 2009. She gained further prominence through her testimonies before Congress in 2019 during the first impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Hill is the author of the bestselling memoir “There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century” (2021) and co-author of “Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin” (first edition 2013\, second edition 2015) and “The Siberian Curse: How Communist Planners Left Russia Out in the Cold” (2003)\, both with Clifford G. Gaddy. \nPrior to joining Brookings in 2000\, Hill was director of strategic planning at the Eurasia Foundation in Washington\, D.C. From 1991 to 1999\, she held a number of positions directing technical assistance and research projects at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government\, including associate director of the Strengthening Democratic Institutions Project\, director of the Project on Ethnic Conflict in the Former Soviet Union\, and coordinator of the Trilateral Study on Japanese-Russian-U.S. Relations. At Brookings she directed the Center on the United States and Europe from 2009 to 2017. \nThanks to event promotional sponsor East-West Connections! \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/navigating-a-world-in-turmoil-with-fiona-hill/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Staff Spotlight with Program Director Erin Hart
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota offers a wide-range of programs in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement in Minnesota. Our efforts include major public events with international dignitaries\, grassroots foreign policy discussion groups\, K-12 education programs\, international student outreach\, and international Professional Exchanges. Overseeing all of these programs is Global Minnesota’s Program Director. \nOn this episode\, hear from Erin Hart as she discusses her first four months in this role. Her career spans several tours as a Foreign Service Officer\, as well as leadership positions at several nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. She joined to talk about her experiences\, program highlights\, and what to expect from Global Minnesota throughout this year. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nErin Hart in Oman (Beginning at 1:17) \nKabul City Initiative \nGlobal Minnesota Events \nProfessional Exchanges \nDiscussion Groups \nK-12 Education Programs \nThis interview was recorded on April 16\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Copa 71
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nYears before the first Women’s World Cup in 1991 was COPA 71: a hundred thousand people packed into Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium to watch the world’s finest female soccer players compete for the world title\, an event lost to history. Until now. \nFeaturing teams from Denmark\, Mexico\, Italy\, Argentina\, France and England\, Copa 71 galvanized football fans around the globe… and then it was gone. Long lost to history\, executive producers Serena and Venus Williams\, with filmmakers Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine\, plumb incredible archival footage and conducted interviews with stars of the tournament\, as well as current women’s soccer champions\, to create one of the most striking and emotional sports documentaries ever made. \nJoin the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 23 for a special Global Minnesota night\, highlighting the rise of women’s professional soccer. \n**Use promo code GLOBALMSPIFF43 for $3 off ticket price in the link below. Code valid only for April 23 showing. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/film-screening-copa-71/
LOCATION:Main Cinema\, 115 Main St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Times of Shifting Global Alliances
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Global Minnesota corporate and individual members receive discounted admission.  \nManaging geopolitical risk has never been as essential as it is today. Global alliances are quickly shifting\, with broad implications for companies conducting business across borders and the lawyers who advise them\, including as they relate to labor and supply chains\, sanctions and trade restrictions\, and reputational and regulatory risks. At the 2024 International Business Law Institute\, you will have an opportunity to hear from and network with Minnesota’s foremost experts on the legal dimension of international business. \nLawyers from three Global Minnesota corporate members–Dorsey & Whitney\, Fredrikson & Byron and Macaluso LLP–will share their expertise during the program. \nGlobal Minnesota’s annual Foreign Policy Update speaker\, Tom Hanson\, will give the keynote at this event. \nJoin us for the 2024 International Business Law Institute\, hosted by the Minnesota State Bar Association’s (“MSBA”) International Business Law Section and co-sponsored by Global Minnesota. Throughout a full day of programming\, you will learn about current trends\, important new regulations\, and emerging challenges in international business. \nGlobal Minnesota corporate and individual members receive discounted admission using the promo code GLOBALMN at checkout. \nREGISTER \nSCHEDULE: \n8:30-9:00 | Check-In & Continental Breakfast \n9:00-9:10 | Welcome & Introduction\nBerglind Halldorsdottir Birkland\, Vice Chair of the MSBA International Business Law Section\, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP \nPhil Hansen\, President\, Global Minnesota\nSteve Riedel\, Corporate Relations Officer\, Global Minnesota \n9:10-9:55 | Keynote Address: Shifting Global Alliances\nThomas R. Hanson\, Diplomat in Residence\, The University of MN\, Duluth \n9:55-10:05 | Break (10 min) \n10:05-10:50 | Export Controls Update – New Tools in the U.S. Government’s Toolbox\nDavid Townsend\, Dorsey & Whitney\nValentin Povarchuk\, Seagate Technology \n10:50-11:20 | Navigating International Data Transfer Rules\nRobert Bond\, Notary Public & Solicitor\, Deputy Vice President of Notaries Society \n11:20-11:30 | Break (10 min) \n11:30-12:30 | Friendshoring – Winners and Losers in a Changing World\nPat Kelly\, Fredrikson & Byron\nAaron Nyquist\, Fredrikson & Byron \n12:30-1:15 | Networking Lunch (45 min) \n1:15-2:00 | U.S. Immigration – What’s New and Relevant\nGeorge C. Maxwell\, Borene Law Firm \n2:00-2:30 | International Fund Investments in an Era of Geopolitical Change \nMichael J. Macaluso\, Macaluso LLP \n2:30-2:40 | Break (10 min) \n2:40-3:40 | When Disputes Arise: International Arbitration as an Effective Tool\nPhilip L. Bruner\, Arbitrator and Mediator\nSteven C. Nelson\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\nBerglind Halldorsdottir Birkland\, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP \n3:40-3:45 | Break (5 min) \n3:45-4:30 | Updates from Key Jurisdictions\nTodd Vollmers\, Macaluso LLP \nLuis Resendiz\, Fredrikson & Byron\nRichard Weiner\, Fredrikson & Byron \n4:30-5:00 | The Human Rights Dimension of International Business\nAmanda Lyons\, Human Rights Center\, University of Minnesota Law School \n\nPresented in partnership with the Minnesota State Bar Association.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-times-of-shifting-global-alliances/
LOCATION:Fredrikson & Byron\, U.S. Bank Plaza\, 200 South 6th St. #4000\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T080000
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SUMMARY:Zambia-U.S. Agri-Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nDiscover new insights into U.S. agricultural connections with Zambia at the The Zambia-U.S. Minnesota Agri-Business Forum\, organized by BMMSwift in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). \nThis forum aims to spotlight abundant investment opportunities in the agriculture sector in Zambia and Minnesota to foster collaborations with Minnesota’s esteemed farmers and investors. Confirmed speakers include the Ambassador of Zambia\, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture in Zambia\, private sector farmers\, the Commissioner of Agriculture in Minnesota\, Global Minnesota President Phil Hansen\, and other distinguished speakers from the private sector. \nThis visit will layout a foundation for an upcoming Trade Mission to Zambia in June 2024. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/zambia-u-s-agri-business-forum/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T200000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Middle East Realignment
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman’s Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). \nThe United States and the Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East\, the U.S. still has significant national interests in the region. Can the U.S. continue to defend its priorities in the Middle East and globally with a lower level of military and political involvement\, or should it recommit to a leading role in the region? \nThis program is presented by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis and is open to ALL. \nGary Prevost\, presenter \nGary Prevost is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Latin American Studies at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University and Research Associate and Honorary Professor at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.  He is the author or co-editor of close to twenty books and 100 academic articles on a range of international subjects with a primary focus on Latin America. He has taught courses on international relations for fifty years and is regular lecturer in the Great Decisions program of Global Minnesota. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nIf you would like to register\, please RSVP to frontdesk@womansclub.org or click the link below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-middle-east-realignment/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T150000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Uzbekistan with Ambassador Sidikov
DESCRIPTION:This event is now AT CAPACITY! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to be put on the waitlist.  \nUzbekistan’s location in the heartland of Central Asia can provide unique perspectives for America’s heartland. How does Uzbekistan approach major geopolitical and economic decisions? \nJoin us to hear from the Ambassador of Uzbekistan\, Furkat Sidikov. Ambassador Sidikov will outline Uzbekistan’s recent history\, major investment initiatives\, and foreign policy priorities. \nAbout Ambassador Sidikov:\nAmbassador Furkat Sidikov has served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States of America since March 2023. He was born in Tashkent\, the capital of Uzbekistan\, and attended Tashkent Technical State University. As Ambassador\, he has worked to develop strong economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan and expand trade between the two countries. He previously served as First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan as well as Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan. He also worked as First Secretary and Attaché of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States. He speaks both Russian and English and is married with four children. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/understanding-uzbekistan-with-ambassador-sidikov/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Wilkins Room 2nd Floor\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Academic WorldQuest with Mounds View High School Students
DESCRIPTION:As part of Global Minnesota’s K-12 Education Programs\, Academic WorldQuest engages the next generation of global leaders\, preparing them to thrive in and actively shape their globally connected future. Students are challenged to think about the global and local implications of international events by answering a series of multiple choice questions on a variety of foreign affairs topics. They are inspired to continue applying this knowledge and passion as they go forward in the world. Global Minnesota held the statewide Academic WorldQuest competition this past March at the Mall of America\, where the team from Mounds View High School won the championship. \nOn this episode\, hear from John\, Alicia\, Jaiesh\, and Josiah\, of the winning Mounds View team. They recently returned from the national competition in Washington\, D.C. and talked about Academic WorldQuest\, their trip to D.C.\, and how this competition helps prepare them to live in an increasingly global world. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nAcademic WorldQuest \n2024 Competition Press Release \nThis interview was recorded on May 2\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-academic-worldquest-with-mounds-view-high-school-students/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T180000
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SUMMARY:Day Camp Nature Outing
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Jo Mattos (jmattos@globalminnesota.org) with any questions. \nLooking to get out and explore nature in Minnesota? International and globally-minded students can enjoy an authentic Minnesota half-day camp experience at the beautiful Camp Fire Minnesota\, only 20 miles from Minneapolis. Students will enjoy outdoor games\, a bonfire with hotdogs and s’mores\, cold beverages\, and more! \nStudents will also have the opportunity to help the local environment by removing invasive species plants\, like buckthorn – equipment and training will be provided. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Minnesota’s outdoorsy traditions\, volunteer\, connect with nature\, engage with students from different universities\, have a fun and relaxing time\, and help make the world a better place. \nSpots will be limited on a first come\, first served basis. Transportation will be provided by Global Minnesota staff to and from the Global Minnesota office to Camp Fire Minnesota. \nAgenda:\n11:30 am: Arrive at Global Minnesota Office\n12:00 pm: Departure from Global Minnesota\n1:00 pm- Arrival at Camp Fire Minnesota\n1:00-2:00 pm: Hotdog Roasting\n2:00 – 3:30 pm: Buckthorn Removal\n3:30 – 5:00 pm: S’mores Bonfire & Outdoor Games\n5:00 pm: Departure from Camp Fire Minnesota\n5:45-6:00 pm: Arrival at Global Minnesota \nThanks to the Camp Fire Minnesota for their support on this event. \nIf you have questions or require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/day-camp-nature-outing/
LOCATION:Campfire Minnesota\, 3300 Tanadoona Dr\, Excelsior\, MN\, 55331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T173000
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: NATO's Future
DESCRIPTION:Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022\, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has come under increased attention\, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict\, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its neighbors. Will expanding membership in NATO protect countries\, or will it provoke Russia? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, and Edina Community Center. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain a articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Friends of the Edina Library at the Edina Community Center for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nJay Shahidi\, presenter \nMehr “Jay” Shahidi is free-lance international affairs researcher\, lobbyist\, public speaker\, consultant\, human rights activist as well as a business owner living in Saint Louis Park. Jay has taught Great Decisions Courses for Global Minnesota and Foreign Policy Association since 2005. \nSpecial thanks to the Friends of the Edina Library for hosting this program. \nIf you would like to register\, please use the button below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-natos-future/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T213000
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SUMMARY:2024 Gala: Come Sail Away
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now closed! This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Tour the World online auction now open! \nDiscover the charms of port cities around the world\, with stops in Cape Town\, Mumbai\, Rio de Janeiro\, Stockholm\, and Sydney! Navigate the globe with Global Minnesota over the course of an evening with fine international cuisine and entertainment\, as well as the Tour the World live and silent auctions. The Gala is a one-of-a-kind global celebration raising critical funds to support programs that connect\, inform\, and engage Minnesotans with the world. \nIndividual and corporate sponsorship packages are now available to customize your Gala experience. Individual tickets coming soon. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nTickets include dinner\, entertainment\, and complimentary beverages.\nBecome an individual sponsor\, which includes exclusive opportunities and benefits.\nInvite your friends and host a table for 10.\nEnhance your company’s global connections with a corporate sponsorship or table.\nThis year’s Gala will be held at the Metropolitan Ballroom\, conveniently located at the crossroads of Hwy 394 and Hwy 100 in Golden Valley.\nFree onsite parking\nMobile bidding will be used for the silent auction and open prior to the event. The online silent auction is open to all.\nSemi-formal attire is suggested.\n\nPlans change? To convert your ticket to a fully deductible gift or request a refund\, email Alex at aalbrecht@globalminnesota.org by May 3\, 2024. Sponsorships are non-refundable\, but benefits may be waived to receive full tax deductibility.  \nSpecial thanks to Gala sponsors Cozen O’Connor\, Fredrikson\, International School of Minnesota\, KNOCK\,Inc.\, Stephanie Dillon\, and other corporate table hosts. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala! \nPlease note: Event discount vouchers are not eligible to be used towards Gala registration.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2024-gala-come-sail-away/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom\, 5418 Wayzata Blvd.\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55416
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T083000
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Opportunities in Thailand and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. \nMore and more U.S. manufacturers are diversifying their operations in Southeast Asia. What are the origins of this trend and how can Minnesota businesses and exporters take advantage of these emerging markets? \nJoin Global Minnesota and Corporate Member Dorsey & Whitney to learn reasons why investors\, boards of directors\, and the U.S. government are increasingly encouraging U.S. businesses to consider this change. The event will feature insights and resources on the general business climate and opportunities in Southeast Asia\, including specific opportunities in these industries: Automotive; Electronics; Medical Devices and Technology; Automated Manufacturing Systems; and Agribusiness. \nSpeakers include U.S. executives with experience living and running businesses in the Asia Pacific Region who will talk about the business case for diversification\, including labor costs\, labor availability\, U.S. tariff distinctions\, and investment incentives. Representatives of the Thailand Board of Investments will provide information about what Thailand has to offer U.S. businesses\, including corporate tax holidays and other incentives for businesses locating there. \nREGISTER \nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \nSteve Riedel\nCorporate Relations Officer\, Global Minnesota \nNate Long\nRegional Trade Specialist for Southeast Asia\, Minnesota Trade Office \n\nPROGRAM \nInvestment Incentives in Thailand \nNanthapol Sudbanthad\nDirector\, Thailand Board of Investment \n  \nOperational Considerations in Diversification \nChad Gauger\nVice President and General Manager\, Scoular \nMark Plum\nDirector\, East West Associates \nDave Townsend\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n  \nPanel Discussion and Questions \nAlex Bryant\nModerator\, Founder and CEO\, East West Associates \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, East West Associates\, and the Minnesota Trade Office. \nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Lori Wosmek.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-opportunities-in-thailand-and-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Transatlantic Relations with the German Embassy
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration deadline is Saturday\, June 8! \nAs a major power in European affairs\, Germany plays a critical role in steering the transatlantic relationship. Join Global Minnesota and the Germanic-American Institute to hear insights from Rainer Breul\, head of the Political Department at the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C. He will join Irene Braam\, Executive Director of the Bertelsmann Foundation\, to discuss the U.S.-German relationship and its impact on the transatlantic political order. \nEvent Agenda\n11:00 Doors Open\, Networking\n11:15 Lunch is served\n11:30 Briefing begins followed by audience Q&A\n12:30 Event Concludes \nTickets: $25; includes lunch and a beverage \nREGISTER \nAbout the Speakers \nMr. Rainer Breul is Head of Political Affairs at the German Embassy. Prior to coming to Washington DC in July 2023\, he worked in Berlin as Head of the Europe Division of the Office of the Federal President (2020-2023) and Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal Foreign Office (2017-2020). His previous postings include three years as Political Counsellor and Spokesperson of the German Embassy in Pretoria\, South Africa (2014-2017)\, Political Advisor in the Office of Federal Foreign Minister (2011-2014)\, and Desk Officer for Europe and Global Affairs in the Policy Planning Staff of the Federal Foreign Office (2009-2011). He also worked as First Secretary at the German Permanent Representation to the European Union (2006-2009). Mr Breul holds a Masters Degree from the University Constance\, Germany (Politics and Management) and studied international relations at IEP Aix-enProvence\, France and the University of Warwick\, UK. He spent a year as an exchange student in Cullman\, Alabama (1996-1997) where he earned a High School Diploma. He is married and has three sons. \nIrene Braam joined the Bertelsmann Foundation as executive director. Irene is an experienced lawyer and media expert\, and worked for over ten years with the Bertelsmann company. She began as director of government relations of the Brussels Liaison Office in 2005 and became senior vice president of government relations in September 2011. Irene developed\, among other things\, a European platform for global discussion about the digital transformation of the media world. The series was held in Brussels\, Berlin\, Madrid and London. Not only did she represent and position Bertelsmann’s interests in the EU\, she also promoted Bertelsmann in other cultural and social events in Brussels\, such as UFA Film nights\, previews of Fremantle Media’s productions\, exhibitions and public panel discussions. After studying law at Maastricht University\, the Dutch native began her professional career in 1998 in the music industry. Irene was head of international\, legal and business affairs at Naïve Records in Paris\, in charge of business development for Midbar Tech Ltd. in Tel Aviv\, and served as both director of public policy and government affairs\, and director of legal and business affairs at the Universal Music Group in London and Brussels. \n\nPresented in partnership with the Bertelsmann Foundation and the Germanic-American Institute. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/lunch-learn-german-embassy-political-department/
LOCATION:Germanic-American Institute\, 301 Summit Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: NATO's Future
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman’s Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). \nThe North American Treaty Organization\, NATO\, was organized as a joint military defense force under the initiative of the United States to prevent the spread of Soviet communism in Europe after World War Two. \nSince the end of the Cold War in 1991\, the membership of the alliance has expanded from 19 to 32. \nThe Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24\, 2022\, turned out to be the best marketing opportunity for NATO since its formation on April 4\, 1949. In retrospect\, President Putin of Russia has inadvertently acted as the military organization’s best salesperson. Even the traditionally neutral countries of Finland and Sweden decided to join NATO out of the fear of possible Russian incursion into their territories. Why did this happen? \nHas the US policy of NATO expansion been effective or is it driving certain of its allies to move away and align themselves with Russia and its backers? \nJay Shahidi\, presenter \nMehr “Jay” Shahidi has been an international affairs researcher\, public speaker\, opinion writer\, lobbyist\, consultant and human rights activist since 1968 as well as a business owner since 1977 who now lives in Saint Louis Park. \nHe has published dozens of opinion articles and given over 1\,200 public speeches on social-political issues. Born in Tehran and a graduate of the University of Minnesota\, Mankato\, Jay is a private businessman with a lengthy history of advocacy and representation on a multitude of humanitarian boards. \nIn 2004\, Jay received the Minnesota State University\, Mankato’s Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award for his work on diplomacy and peace-building; public education; refugee assistance; landmines removal; population stabilization; environmental protection; economic development; and\, nuclear disarmament. His work continues today through M.J. Shahidi Business Consulting Co. which has provided organizing & management services to and advocacy for small business\, civic and charitable groups. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nIf you would like to register\, please RSVP to frontdesk@womansclub.org or click the link below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-natos-future/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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SUMMARY:Summer Fun at Hidden Beach
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students.  \nLooking for a relaxing Minnesota summertime experience? In the “land of 10\,000 lakes\,” you are never far from a beach in Minnesota. Join international and globally-minded college students for a fun summertime event at the beautiful Hidden Beach! Also called Cedar Lake East Beach\, this pristine waterfront is located at the east end of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. \nThere will be beach games\, relaxation\, new friends to make\, fun prizes to win\, and Minnesota memories to last all summer! Your free registration includes light snacks (chips & popsicles) and beverages (juice & soda) while supplies last. Please consider bringing additional snacks\, water bottler\, sunscreen\, and beach towel. \nAgenda:\n• 2:00 pm: Arrival and Check-in at Hidden Beach\n• 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Relax & Explore\n• 2:30 – 3:00 pm: Snack Time\n• 3:00 – 3:30 pm: Speed Friending\n• 3:30 – 4:50 pm: Beach Games\n• 4:55 – 5:00 pm: Group Picture \nIf you have questions\, require an accessibility accommodation\, or if you are ISSS staff who would like to join\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/summer-fun-at-hidden-beach/
LOCATION:Cedar Lake East Beach\, 2000 S Uptown Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000
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SUMMARY:Midsommar Networking
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is $10 for Global Minnesota members and $20 for non-members.  \nAre you ready for Summer\, or Sommar as it is called in Sweden? Celebrate Sweden’s Midsommar holiday on June 20 with Global Minnesota and Corporate Member Axis Communications. Headquartered in Lund\, Sweden\, Axis Communications will open their remarkable Experience Center at Mall of America for a networking gathering. \nIn addition to meeting Global Minnesota Corporate Members and others from Minnesota’s business community\, you’ll also learn more about this Swedish company’s leading security technology and learn how they use AI tools to meet the global challenge of promoting safer\, more secure spaces. \nLook around you in nearly any setting\, whether it’s a commercial space\, healthcare environment\, shopping center\, and more\, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter Axis Communications products and solutions. Axis Communications is a proud new member of Global Minnesota in 2024 and team members will be on hand to share more about Axis’ products and solutions. \nNew! Global Minnesota is also pleased to now partner with Norway House and their own business promotion program BARN\, Business Accelerator Resources Network. BARN will present briefly on their services and will bring along their own Nordic-focused business community. \nTicket price includes beverages and appetizers. Discounted admission open to Global Minnesota members and employees of Global Minnesota Corporate Members. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation or need more information\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/midsommar-networking/
LOCATION:Mall of America\, 2131 Lindau Lane\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Bangladesh to Mankato with Classroom Connection
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota’s Classroom Connection program inspires our littlest learners with fun and interactive lessons about a country’s culture\, language\, and daily life. International volunteers from all over the world go to elementary and middle school classrooms to spark global curiosity about people from other countries. Global Minnesota recently expanded this program to Mankato\, Minnesota\, further increasing our reach across the state. \nOn this episode\, we are joined by Angie Davis\, a kindergarten teacher with Washington Elementary School in Mankato\, Nowrin Koly\, a Classroom Connection volunteer from Bangladesh\, and Madeline Wildeson\, Assistant Director for Retention at the Kearney International Center at MSU Mankato. They participated in our pilot program to expand Classroom Connection to Mankato and have joined to talk about their background and experiences with the program. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nClassroom Connection Program \nThis interview was recorded on June 17\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-bangladesh-to-mankato-with-classroom-connection/
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SUMMARY:U.S. Policy in Africa with Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. This event is AT CAPACITY and registration is now closed. \nWith nearly 1.5 billion people\, Africa has a young\, rapidly rising population\, coupled with an abundance of natural resources\, access to key minerals for the green economy and a growing importance in the geopolitical balance of power. Join Global Minnesota to hear from the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs\, Molly Phee\, as she discusses U.S. policy toward this vital region. \nAssistant Secretary Phee brings a wealth of experience to her understanding of this vast and diverse continent\, comprising over 50 countries and numerous cultures\, languages and geographies. She will outline the current approach to U.S.-Africa relations and share her experiences building bridges of understanding and economic prosperity with people across Africa. Minnesota’s significant and vibrant African diaspora add to the importance and relevance of understanding this crucial relationship. \n“As the only region forecasted to have a growing working-age population in the coming decades\, Africa and its people will become increasingly influential in an otherwise ageing global economy.” — The Economist \nAbout Assistant Secretary Phee: \nMolly Phee\, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister Counselor\, was sworn in as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs on September 30\, 2021. She most recently served as the Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. She was U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan from 2015-2017. She previously served as Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, and as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally she was the Acting Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs\, as well as Deputy Security Council Coordinator at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations\, handling UN engagement in Africa and the Middle East for both portfolios. \nEarlier in her career\, Phee served on the National Security Council as Director for Iraq and as the Senior Civilian Representative of the Coalition Provisional Authority to Maysan Province\, Iraq. She began her career at the U.S. Embassy in Amman\, Jordan\, and worked at U.S. Embassies in Cairo\, Egypt and Kuwait City\, Kuwait. A native of Chicago\, she is a graduate of Indiana University and earned a Master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. She has received the Distinguished Honor Award\, the Robert C. Frasure Memorial Award for conflict resolution and peacemaking\, the Baker-Wilkins Award for Outstanding Deputy Chief of Mission\, the Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award\, the Order of the British Empire Award\, and a Presidential Rank Award. She speaks Arabic. \nRegistration is required for all attendees. Due to limited capacity\, we will not be able to accommodate walk-in registrations. If you have questions about your registration status\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org \nPublic registration opens June 14. Not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please email info@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-s-policy-in-africa-with-assistant-secretary-phee/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Cowles Auditorium\, 301 19th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Global Social: 2024 Mandela Washington Fellows
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nMeet the University of Minnesota’s 2024 cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows! The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a nationwide program that brings young leaders from across Africa to the United States for academic and leadership training. The Fellows enrich their U.S. host communities through public service\, cultural exchange\, and the lasting personal ties they create during their program. They are working on projects related to climate sustainability\, disability rights\, health and wellness programming\, and teaching to name just a few. \nNetwork with the next generation of leaders over light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ll also have fun Minnesota-themed trivia and hear from some of the Fellows regarding their experience in Minnesota and their professional trajectory. This year’s cohort is made up of 25 young leaders from 19 different countries\, including Angola\, Benin\, Djibouti\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Eswatini\, Ethiopia\, Gabon\, Ghana\, Ivory Coast\, Kenya\, Liberia\, Madagascar\, Mali\, Namibia\, Niger\, Nigeria\, Rwanda\, Tanzania\, and Zambia. \nThe Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the Fellowship here. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org. \nPresented in partnership with the Mandela Washington Fellows Program.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-2024-mandela-washington-fellows/
LOCATION:University International Center\, 331 SE 17th Ave #100\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T173000
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SUMMARY:Get To Know Global Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend.  \nCome discover what Global Minnesota has to offer! Visit the Global Minnesota office to learn about our programming\, explore ways to participate\, and learn what membership is all about. Plus\, all attendees will receive a $5 discount voucher for any public program for which Global Minnesota is the main sponsor.** \nSnacks\, beverages\, and a door prize will be provided. Metered street parking and ramp parking are available in the surrounding area. We hope to see you there. \n**Offer not applicable to partner programs\, valid through June 30\, 2025.**
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/get-to-know-global-minnesota-3/
LOCATION:Global Minnesota\, 1901 University Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: The U.S.-German Relationship with Rainer Breul
DESCRIPTION:As a major player in global affairs\, Germany has a critical role in steering the transatlantic relationship. Earlier this summer\, Global Minnesota partnered on an event with the Germanic-American Institute and the Bertelsmann Foundation to discuss the U.S.-German relationship. The event featured remarks from Irene Braam\, Executive Director of the Bertelsmann Foundation\, and Rainer Breul\, who serves as the Head of Political Affairs at the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C. \nOn this episode\, hear from Rainer Breul as he shares more about his background\, the connections between Germany and Minnesota\, and the essential importance of the U.S.-German relationship. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nGermany Embassy in Washington\, D.C. \nDepartment of State Office of Sub-National Diplomacy \nThis interview was recorded on June 25\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-the-u-s-german-relationship-with-rainer-breul/
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