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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170312T150000
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170212T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170209T193000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: The Future of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nThe outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe. It even caught British voters by surprise. The European Union has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 70 years. Now it faces an uncertain future. Amid a refugee crisis\, lingering financial recession\, and the constant specter of terrorism\, unity seems more imperative than ever. But the Brexit vote underscores the complexities of integrating an extremely diverse continent. \nJoin us for a conversation with foreign policy expert\, Bill Davnie\, on what post-Brexit Europe will look like and how can U.S. foreign policy adapt. \nBill Davnie served as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer from 1981 to 2007. His postings included Hong Kong\, Thailand\, USSR/Russia\, Tajikistan\, Lithuania\, and Finland\, as well as four months in Baghdad in 2007. Since retirement\, he has traveled to Israel\, Jordan\, Kenya\, Morocco\, South Korea\, and Cambodia. Prior to the Foreign Service\, he researched Islam and taught for one year in Indonesia\, and served as a Presbyterian pastor for five years in rural North Dakota. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-future-europe/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170209T130000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: The Future of Europe
DESCRIPTION:This program is SOLD OUT. Walk-ins welcome. There is still space in the Minneapolis version of this program. Click here to register. \nThe outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe. It even caught British voters by surprise. The European Union has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 70 years. Now it faces an uncertain future. Amid a refugee crisis\, lingering financial recession\, and the constant specter of terrorism\, unity seems more imperative than ever. But the Brexit vote underscores the complexities of integrating an extremely diverse continent. \nJoin us for a lunchtime conversation with foreign policy expert\, Bill Davnie\, on what post-Brexit Europe will look like and how can U.S. foreign policy adapt. \nBill Davnie served as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer from 1981 to 2007. His postings included Hong Kong\, Thailand\, USSR/Russia\, Tajikistan\, Lithuania\, and Finland\, as well as four months in Baghdad in 2007. Since retirement\, he has traveled to Israel\, Jordan\, Kenya\, Morocco\, South Korea\, and Cambodia. Prior to the Foreign Service\, he researched Islam and taught for one year in Indonesia\, and served as a Presbyterian pastor for five years in rural North Dakota. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with the Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-future-europe/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170124T200000
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SUMMARY:2017 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the waitlist. \nJoin us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer\, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. and next president in the upcoming year\, including nuclear security\, international trade\, and U.S. relations with China and Latin America. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations. \nTom Hanson’s U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Currently\, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a frequent Global Minnesota speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights\, U.S. Foundation. \nEvent vouchers accepted; Advance registration and pre-payment required.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2017us-foreign-policy-update/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:Finland in Focus with Ambassador Kauppi
DESCRIPTION:Since the end of World of War II\, the United States and Finland have enjoyed an enduring partnership and friendship focused on building cultural and economic ties with one another. Throughout the decades\, Finland has contributed to the advancement of technology and research\, promotion of international economic development\, and the defense of human rights and peace. And the U.S. has welcomed Finland’s integration into Western economic and political structures. In 1994\, Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Partnership for Peace program and was designated a NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partner at the 2014 Wales Summit. \nAmbassador of Finland Kirsti Kauppi will visit Minnesota to speak about the important relationship between our two nations\, the active and close transatlantic dialogue on a wide range of issues\, and the upcoming 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. \nSince joining Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1983\, Ambassador Kauppi has held a successful career in public service including diplomatic posts in Bangkok\, Brussels\, Berlin\, and Vienna. Prior to her current post\, Ambassador Kauppi was Director General for Political Affairs at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki. In addition to her native Finnish\, Ambassador Kauppi is fluent in English\, Swedish\, German\, and French and is an avid reader of history. \nJoin us\, and the Finnish community in Minnesota\, in welcoming Ambassador Kauppi and hear her talk at our public three-course luncheon. \nWant to use a voucher?\n\nTo register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. Two vouchers may be used at one program for a $20 discount. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.\n\nPresented in partnership with Finn Source.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/finland-focus-ambassador-kauppi/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Cuba and the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe U.S. announced in December 2014 that\, after decades of hostility\, it would begin taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba. The announcement marked a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in the Cuban revolution of 1959. In March 2016\, this historic shift was officially set in motion by President Barack Obama’s visit to Cuba ― the first trip by a sitting president in 88 years. \nGary Prevost\, political science professor at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University\, will discuss how American and Cuban leaders today are trying to find common ground on issues of mutual interest even as they continue to see the world through very different lenses. \nGary Prevost received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Minnesota and has published widely on Latin America and Spain\, including “Cuba: A Different America\,” coedited with Wilber Chaffee; “United States–Cuban Relations—A Critical History\,” co-authored with Esteban Morales; and numerous articles and book chapters on Nicaragua and Spanish politics. His research on Latin America has been supported by a number of grants\, including a Fulbright Central American Republics Award. \nProduced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-cuba-u-s/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
CREATED:20161028T205148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T164126Z
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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Women Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This program is SOLD OUT. \nFor members and their guests only.  \nThis December\, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of women leaders promoting peace and security. While in Minnesota\, these extraordinary women will examine the current and historical roles of women in political transitions\, post-conflict reconstruction\, humanitarian emergencies\, conflict prevention\, and peacemaking efforts. \nCountries represented include: Croatia\, Macedonia\, Moldova\, Switzerland\, Turkey\, Ukraine\, and the 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. \nGlobal Socials are made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-international-women-leaders/
LOCATION:University Club – Saint Paul\, 420 Summit Ave.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. \nBe part of our annual battle of international wits\, WorldQuest international trivia competition. Pull together a team of eight and brush up on your knowledge of flags\, capitals\, geography\, people in the news\, current events\, 2016 Great Decisions topics\, and Global Minnesota’s focus country – Colombia. \nPaying attention? What is the only South American country to have coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea? \nJoin us in December to find out the answer to this question and put your team one point ahead of the competition. \nFeaturing\nTom Crann\, of All Things Considered for MPR News\, will return as host. \nDetails\n\nCollege and university students can play for a discounted price\nDon’t have a team? Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with stellar teammates.\nDoor prizes will be awarded throughout the evening\, as well as a special prize for best team spirit!\nLight dinner provided. Cash bar available\, which opens at 6:30 pm.\n\nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Global Programs & Strategy Alliance. \nIf a refund is necessary\, you must cancel your registration by November 18\, 2016. 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/worldquest-international-trivia-competition/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:Cine Colombia: Between Sea and Land
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. \nHelp kick off our year-long celebration of Colombia with a pre-film reception featuring traditional Colombian music\, dance and vocal performances\, and a photography exhibit by Integración Cultural Colombiana en Minnesota. Enjoy an array of traditional Colombian fare from Cafe Racer Kitchen and connect with members of the Colombian community and others interested in learning more about Colombian culture. \nFollowing the reception\, join us for a screening of Sundance award-winning Colombian film “Between Sea and Land\,” presented by the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul as part of their Cine Latino Film Festival\, taking place November 11-17. A breathtaking tour de force from actor and writer Manolo Cruz\, the film\, set on a small inlet adjacent to the Caribbean Sea in Colombia\, tells the moving story of 28-year-old Alberto and his mother Rosa. A screening of “Between Sea and Land” will take place after the reception at the Film Society’s St. Anthony Main Theatre. \nTickets to the film are not included with reception registration. \nBuy film tickets\nSee below for reception registration. Registration includes Colombian hors d’oeuvres and nonalcoholic beverages. Cash bar available. Event vouchers accepted. \nPresented in partnership with the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/cine-colombia-sea-land/
LOCATION:Day Block Event Center\, 1103 Washington Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T203417Z
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions Conference: International Migration and the Changing Face of America
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the conference\, please call 612.625.1662. \nThe greatest mobility of people in human history is happening across the globe. The number of international migrants has more than tripled from 78 million in 1960 to more than 232 million\, and refugee populations are at an all-time high of 19.5 million. A “migration gap” between government policies to welcome migrants and public opinion favoring more restrictions is contributing to political unrest and growing anti-immigrant sentiment in many countries\, including the U.S. Lost in this discussion may be the many ways immigrants contribute to the cultural\, educational\, economic\, and civic vitality of our communities. \nFeatured Speaker\nNational Public Radio correspondent and author\, Tom Gjelten\, will take the podium at our 9th annual Great Decisions conference for an in-depth look at the forces causing people to leave their homes and seek new beginnings in new countries as well as obstacles posed to host communities absorbing the influx of people coming across their borders. Tom will discuss how immigrant stories and experiences from his new book\, “A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story\,” are playing out across the world and right here in Minnesota\, such as friction between minorities\, economic competition and entrepreneurship\, and racial and cultural stereotyping. \nJoin us to hear from Tom Gjelten\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson\, and other local experts on this critical issue. \nConference Details and Agenda\nCheck out information on breakout sessions\, featured speakers\, and agenda details. \nNew Member Special*\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level and attend the Great Decisions conference for FREE! Even better? Know before you go! Join at the $150 level and receive one free conference admission AND a free 2016 Great Decisions briefing book\, featuring a 12-page article on international migration. Register below for this special offer. \nAttention High School Students and Teachers\nFree registration for high school students is now FULL.  If you have questions or would like to be put on a waiting list\, please email Ann Smith\, K-12 Education Manager. \n*New membership tax deductibility will be impacted by benefits received through this special.\nPresented in partnership with the Foreign Policy Association.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-conference-international-migration-changing-face-america/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T190640Z
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SUMMARY:International Industry Insights: Networking and Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:Hear from a group of international career professionals working across education\, business\, and nonprofit sectors about how to transition and succeed in the global market. There will be a short panel discussion followed by a Q&A session\, plenty of time for networking\, and of course\, beer tasting! \nPanelists\n\nJennifer Erickson\, Export Development Manager\, GREATER MSP: Minneapolis St. Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership\n\nJohn Guttery\, Senior Vice President and President of Latin America\, Ecolab\n\n\nRon Okenfuss\, Partner\, CPR Global Business Solutions LLC\n\n\nModerator\nJim Thomas\, Principal\, Dynamic Development LLC \nThe Minnesota Thunderbird Graduate School Alumni Network (now part of Arizona State University) will be joining this event as part of their Global 1st Tuesday event and will be available to discuss global education and careers for all attendees. \nRegistration includes one free pint of beer and appetizers. \nThis is a specially designated event. Members with a voucher can attend for free. Vouchers must be presented at the event. To register using a voucher\, please call 612.625.1662. \nPresented in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management\, Twin Cities Tbirds.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-industry-insights-networking-career-panel/
LOCATION:Town Hall Brewery\, 1430 Washington Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
CREATED:20160804T204537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T213906Z
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SUMMARY:A Kennan Conversation: Vladimir Putin’s Vision of a Resurgent Russia
DESCRIPTION:The increasing centralization and mobilization of Russia’s information resources in the hands of the state is providing the Kremlin the means to galvanize public opinion within the country\, ignite passions in countries of the former Soviet Union with large populations of Russian-speakers\, and forcefully assert Russia’s policies\, views\, and values internationally. \nJill Dougherty\, former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN and former public policy scholar at the Kennan Institute\, will discuss Vladimir Putin’s efforts to harness the Russian media and employ his “national idea” of Russia’s rightful place in the world to achieve its foreign policy objectives. \nProduced in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars\, University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, and The Museum of Russian Art. Kennan Conversation brings current Kennan Institute scholars and alumni from the U.S.\, Russia\, and Ukraine to share their expertise.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/kennan-conversation-vladimir-putins-vision-resurgent-russia/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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GEO:44.9713515;-93.2446152
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
CREATED:20160824T190703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T135152Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Shifting Alliances in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Date Change!\nFrom a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria\, a number of conflicts have shaken the traditional alignments in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting\, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. Diplomat in Residence Mary Curtin will lead a discussion on what the U.S. can do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption\, especially when circumstances are far from black-and-white. \nMary T. Curtin is Diplomat in Residence at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She worked as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer from 1986 to 2011\, serving in five overseas assignments including Poland\, Tunisia\, Mali\, Chile\, and Washington\, D.C. Throughout her career she kept a focus on how the U.S. could help promote democracy and human rights through bilateral and multilateral efforts. She was political counselor at the U.S. Mission to the European Union and oversaw mission engagement efforts regarding NATO and Afghanistan. \nProduced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-shifting-alliances-middle-east/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:Two Decades of NAFTA: What has been the Impact on Minnesota?
DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 1994\, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada\, Mexico\, and the United States.  Trade in the region has grown\, our economies are more integrated\, and leaders of each country have touted NAFTA’s benefits.  The signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the 2016 U.S. elections have put international trade and investment treaties in the spotlight\, with vocal criticism coming from across the political spectrum.  At a time when globalization has become the “new norm” and more Minnesota companies rely on international trade than ever before\, how has NAFTA impacted the three countries and the State of Minnesota\, its companies\, and its workforce? \nJoin us for an engaging discussion with the newly installed diplomatic representatives of Canada and Mexico in Minnesota\, followed by a panel of trade experts and business leaders who will discuss the impact of NAFTA after 22 years. Topics will include: \n\nThe effects of NAFTA on North America’s economies\nThe impacts of NAFTA on Minnesota’s businesses\nHow to effectively navigate cross-border trade in the NAFTA region\n\nRegister \nRegistration required. \nFeatured Speakers\nConsul General Khawar Nasim\nConsul General of Canada in Minneapolis\nIn July 2016\, Khawar Nasim was named Canada’s Consul General for Minnesota\, Iowa\, Nebraska\, North Dakota and South Dakota. Consul General Nasim joined the Canadian Department of External Affairs\, now Global Affairs Canada\, in 1993. His overseas career has included postings in Rome\, Barcelona\, and\, most recently\, The Hague. During his time at the Department’s headquarters in Ottawa\, Consul General Nasim has served in the European Investment and Technology Division\, the South Asian Trade Division and the Trade Operations Policy Unit. Consul General Nasim took a leave from government to work as Vice-President of External Affairs at Yamana Gold of Toronto from 2010 to 2013. \nConsul Gerardo Guerrero\nConsul of Mexico in St. Paul\nConsul Guerrero was named the fourth Consul of Mexico in St. Paul on May 31. He has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1987 and joined the Diplomatic Corps in 1997. Consul Guerrero has served as an attorney in different legal offices within the Ministry\, as well as at the Consulate General of Mexico in New York\, and was appointed Deputy Legal Counsel of the Ministry in 2012. \nAdditional Panelists\n\nMonica McFarlane Scott\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Department of Commerce\, U.S. Commercial Service \nTami Karakas\, Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance & Security\, The Toro Company \nTheresa Walker\, Global Customs Director\, Cargill Incorporated\nJessica Libby\, Director\, Trade & Customs\, KPMG\nChris Bercaw\, Partner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\nAgenda\n7:30 – Check-in and breakfast \n8:00 – Program \nParking\nParking will be validated at: Dorsey Ramp/50 South Sixth Street and Gaviidae Common Ramp \nThis program is presented in partnership with Dorsey &Whitney LLP\, KPMG\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/two-decades-nafta-impact-minnesota/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Lebanon
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out! To join the waiting list\, please call us at 612.625.1662. \nSituated in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis\, Emily’s Lebanese Deli has been serving up authentic Middle Eastern cuisine for more than 40 years. What started as a small bread-making business\, Emily’s is now one of the oldest Lebanese restaurants in Minneapolis. In fact\, Emily’s is so popular it was voted to Food Network’s Diners\, Drive-ins and Dives\, and wowed chef Guy Fieri with its signature lamb shish kebab and traditional kibbi – or as Guy described it\, “the Lebanese version of steak tartare.” \nNo matter where you live across the cities\, join us at Emily’s for delicious food and the chance to hear from community members on what makes Lebanese food\, culture\, and strong Midwest presence so unique. \nRegistration includes dinner\, nonalcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-cuisine-lebanon/
LOCATION:Emily’s Lebanese Deli\, 641 University Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213411
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SUMMARY:The GroundTruth Project: International Reporting in a Dangerous World
DESCRIPTION:Today more than ever\, truthful\, in-depth reporting from international conflict zones that only on-the-ground journalists can provide is needed. This is exactly what The GroundTruth Project is doing. At the core of their work is the idea of “ground truth\,” which simply means being on the ground to tell the story of social justice issues that matter in an increasingly interconnected world. \nCharlie Sennott\, Founder and Executive Director of The GroundTruth Project and award-winning foreign correspondent\, will discuss how his organization is preparing the next generation of international journalists for the digital age\, and will share his own experiences as a reporter on the front lines of wars and insurgencies in 15 countries\, including the 2011 revolution in Cairo\, Egypt and the Arab Spring. \nCharles Sennott is an award-winning foreign correspondent\, author\, and editor with 30 years of experience. Sennott’s deep experience reporting internationally led him to launch The GroundTruth Project and to dedicate himself to training the next generation of international journalists for the digital age. Sennott is also the co-founder of GlobalPost\, an acclaimed international news website. Previously\, Sennott served as the Boston Globe’s Middle East Bureau Chief based in Jerusalem from 1997 to 2001 and as Europe Bureau Chief based in London from 2001 to 2005. \nProduced in partnership with University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/groundtruth-project-international-reporting-dangerous-world/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The United Nations Post-2015
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and the halfway point in its global effort to eradicate poverty\, hunger\, and discrimination. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the millennium development goals\, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals—a new series of benchmarks\, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth Secretary-General in the near future as well\, the next U.S. President is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office. \nMichael Eaton\, Executive Director of NCCA-NMUN (National Collegiate Conference Association – National Model United Nations) and Truman scholar\, will lead a discussion on how the new sustainable development goals will shape the future of the UN and its member states. \nMichael Eaton has served as Executive Director of NCCA-NMUN since 2004 and has helped expand National Model UN programming to include more than 6\,000 college participants annually. Prior to his current position\, he was the Director of Enrollment Services and Marketing for the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Honors include being named a Truman Scholar. Mr. Eaton has served as an adjunct faculty member at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, a Trustee of the Center for UN Reform Education and board member and past-President of the United Nations Association of Minnesota. He is a current member of the National Council of UNA-USA and is pursuing a doctorate in international education at the University of Minnesota. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in economics\, summa cum laude\, from Concordia College in Moorhead\, MN and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and the scholar award from Hamline University in St. Paul\, MN. \nProduced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library and United Nations Association Harold E. Stassen Division in Minnesota. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-un-post-2015/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Benefits of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation on the benefits of the Exchange Visitor Program\, sponsored by Global Minnesota and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Private Sector Exchange. \nHosted by Fredrikson & Byron\, this opportunity will explore how your organization can engage with\, and benefit from\, the J-1 Visa. There are 13 categories of J-1 Visa that allow the private-sector to provide foreign nationals with opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs in the U.S. and then return home. \nExchange visitors may study\, teach\, conduct research\, share their specialized skills\, or receive on-the-job training for periods ranging from a few weeks to several years. For example\, the Trainee category is for professionals with a degree\, professional certificate\, or relevant work experience to receive training in U.S. business practices through a structured and guided work-based program. The J-1 Visa also provides opportunities for foreign nationals to experience internships\, research scholars\, industry specialists\, and summer temporary employees. \nSubject-matter experts and host organizations will provide an overview of how our community can benefit from this versatile exchange visa. \nJ-1 Visa Fact Sheet \nPanelists\n\nRobert Aronson\, Fredrikson & Byron\, Immigration Attorney\nLynette Evans-Tiernan\, U.S. Department of State\, Public Affairs Officer\nJennifer Nupp\, U.S. Department of State\, Senior Policy Analyst\nPrivate Sector Exchange Sponsor\n\nRegistration includes a light breakfast. This event is produced in conjunction with our Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism Summit on August 18. \nRegistration is now closed; walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/benefits-j-1-visa-exchange-visitor-program/
LOCATION:Fredrikson & Byron\, U.S. Bank Plaza\, 200 South 6th St. #4000\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T073000
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SUMMARY:Summit: Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism
DESCRIPTION:As societies around the world face the growing challenge of extremism\, Minnesota has found itself at the center of this critical issue. What lessons can be drawn from our community’s struggles to preserve both public safety and civil rights\, address root causes of extremism without stigmatizing entire communities\, and propose positive\, community-based alternatives to the extremist message? And how can these lessons be applied to the global community? Join us as we answer these questions and more\, and examine the roles education\, communication\, and action play in battling extremism. \nIn partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Global Ties U.S.\, this summit seeks to validate and encourage community partnerships\, energize efforts to effectively and positively engage young people\, and help educate the broader community and dispel common fears and misconceptions. And drawing on global case studies\, we’ll look at different approaches to challenging this borderless issue. \nNew Member Special\nBecome a Global Minnesota member for $125* and receive a basic Global Minnesota membership\, one summit registration\, and VIP seating with speakers and panelists at the summit luncheon during Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi’s\, President of the World Organization for Resource Development and Education\, presentation. Register below for this special offer.\nSummit Details \nGet the latest information on featured speakers\, breakout sessions\, and travel logistics. \nRegistration includes continental breakfast\, buffet lunch\, and an hors d’oeuvres networking reception following the summit. This summit is presented in partnership with Global Ties U.S.\, the U.S. Department of State\, and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \n*Memberships are tax deductible. Of your $125\, $75 is deductible based on goods received. \nCosponsors\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOnline registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the summit\, please call 612.625.1662.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/summit-peacebuilding-approaches-countering-extremism/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160808T173000
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SUMMARY:Olympics on Tap
DESCRIPTION:What do Brazil\, badminton\, and brews have in common? They all will make an appearance at our young professionals event at Surly Brewing Co. \nTry your hand at Olympic-themed trivia\, network with others interested in what’s happening in the world\, and enjoy a pint on us. Build a team with friends and colleagues or join one that evening. Registration includes one free pint of beer or specialty soda and appetizers. \nThis is a specially designated event. Members with a voucher can attend for free. Vouchers must be presented at the event. To register using a voucher\, please call 612.625.1662.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/olympics-on-tap/
LOCATION:Surly Brewing Co.\, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T180000
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SUMMARY:Somalis in Minnesota: Enriching Our Culture\, Economy\, and Communities
DESCRIPTION:It’s estimated that more than 60\,000 Somalis live in Minnesota – the most of any state in the U.S. And since their arrival in 1993\, Somali immigrants have become an integral thread in the tapestry of Minnesota life. In partnership with the African Development Center\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Isuroon\, Ka Joog\, and The Somali Museum of Minnesota\, we’ll take a look at the history and culture of Somalis in Minnesota\, as well as the economic\, political\, and cultural contributions they make to our state. \nAhmed Ismail Yusuf\, author of “Somalis in Minnesota\,” will guide us through the story of the state’s most recent immigrant group. Following his presentation\, a panel discussion will explore Somali success in education\, health care\, entrepreneurship\, and civic engagement\, as well as ongoing challenges faced by these new Minnesotans.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/somalis-minnesota-enriching-culture-economy-communities/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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