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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Women in International Development
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOver the last decade\, there have been tremendous gains in women’s global economic empowerment\, with more women becoming entrepreneurs and gaining access to financial and other vital services. Yet\, challenges remain\, including an increase in global hunger and malnutrition in the last several years. \nJoin us for a discussion with Lauren Hendricks\, Executive Vice President for Program Strategy and Institutional Relations at Grameen Foundation\, on how we can create new opportunities for women around the world by closing gender gaps in access to financial services\, digital technology\, and productive assets\, and by strengthening women’s decision-making power in their homes and communities. \nThe evening will also include a panel presentation by international women entrepreneurs from around the world including Afghanistan\, Italy\, Jamaica\, and Serbia\, who will share their stories and experiences. These visitors will be in Minnesota as part of our Professional Exchanges program and participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. \nFollowing the program\, all attendees are invited to a reception to meet the international visitors and speakers. \nAbout Lauren Hendricks\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren Hendricks is the Executive Vice President for Program Strategy and Institutional Relations at Grameen Foundation. Previously\, she was Executive Director for the Access Africa initiative at CARE\, where she led the development of financial inclusion programs and innovative solutions to reach the poorest people in Africa. Lauren also served as Director of the Economic Development Unit for CARE USA\, where she provided strategic direction and technical leadership for more than 100 active microfinance and enterprise development programs in 54 countries. Before joining CARE\, Lauren was a Program Specialist at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector at the University of Maryland. Her research focused on the development of low-cost tools to assess the poverty outreach of USAID funded microenterprise development programs. Lauren currently serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee for MicroVest\, a capital management firm investing in microfinance institutions. She also chairs the board of the Access Africa Fund\, a specialized investment fund managed by MicroVest\, providing debt and equity investments in African microfinance institutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN). \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Grameen Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-women-in-international-development/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Iran
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nFor more than 18 years\, Atlas Grill has awed the Minneapolis dining scene with its gracious service\, warm ambiance\, and signature Persian-style fire-roasted meats and stews. While acclaimed for a sophisticated and stylish menu with Persian flavor\, Atlas draws inspiration from dishes around the globe – living up to its name. From their Gulf shrimp with citrus beurre blanc sauce to their Persian kabob-style method of grilling\, Atlas Grill serves up items that lock in flavors for enjoyment from start to finish. \nJust in time for Nowruz (Persian New Year)\, join us at Atlas Grill for a delicious\, Iranian culinary experience as we dine on beef Koobideh (traditional Persian ground beef kabob); fire-roasted chicken kabobs marinated with saffron; lemon and onion stew; Ghormeh sabzi (seven-herb stew with braised beef); basmati rice; Shirazi salad (chopped tomato\, cucumber\, and red onion with lime vinaigrette); and more. Owner and executive chef\, Abbass Shabazi will discuss Atlas’ traditional menu and unique grilling method\, while tracing the meal back to its Persian roots. \nAbout the Speaker\nWith more than 33 years of culinary experience\, Mr. Shahbazi has been the executive chef at Atlas Grill since its opening. He has also played an instrumental role in developing the menu for Good to Go Mediterranean Deli and Sphere Kitchen\, where he currently oversees culinary operations. To all his culinary endeavors\, Mr. Shahbazi brings original menu creations and authentic Persian flavors. Previously\, Mr. Shahbazi owned and operated his own restaurant\, Karoun\, in San Jose\, California\, and was an Executive Chef for Parvaneh Restaurants in Dallas\, Texas. Mr. Shahbazi has received critical acclaim and has been featured in the Star Tribune and Law & Politics for his original\, flavorful creations. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, Persian tea\, tax\, and gratuity\, and a cash bar. Advance registration and prepayment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership with the Iranian Culture House. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-iran/
LOCATION:Atlas Grill\, 200 South Sixth St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T170000
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SUMMARY:CARE Forum: Food\, Health\, and Women in International Development
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome!\n \nThis Women’s Food Security In International Development program takes place in St. Cloud. \nWomen are key to international development. Empowering women through health care\, education\, and finance results in better lives for themselves\, their families\, and communities. But what happens when people are unable to provide basic nutrition for their families? Women\, in particular\, are prevented from performing the economic and social activities that would otherwise lift their families from poverty\, causing further dependence rather than self-sufficiency and prosperity. \nJoin us for a presentation and discussion in honor of International Women’s Day on the great challenges for millions of women and their families to obtain enough nutritious food. We’ll hear from U.S. Representative Tom Emmer; Dr. Robbyn Wacker\, President of St. Cloud State University; a representative from CARE; Jeff Dykstra from Partners in Food Solutions; and Louise Iverson from the General Mills Foundation. \nPresented in partnership with CARE\, CARE Action!\,  Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN)\, and St. Cloud State University. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/care-forum-food-health-women-international-development/
LOCATION:Atwood Memorial Center; St. Cloud State University\, 720 Fourth Avenue South\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe 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\, 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 experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Great Britain in late March. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-great-britain/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Internationalizing our State of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nHow do we use our existing and developing strengths to better create Minnesota as a world leader and participant? \nJoin a discussion with Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie on how we can use our resources such as our model health infrastructure\, educational institutions\, successful ethnic communities\, major corporate entities\, nonprofits\, and governmental systems to strengthen our future and allow Minnesota to be the international model of how regions thrive. \nPanelists\nBernadine Joselyn\, Director of Policy Planning and Engagement\, Blandin Foundation\nThomas Hanson\, Diplomat\, Diplomat in Residence\, Royal D Alworth Institute for International Studies University of Minnesota\, Duluth\nLaurence Reszetar\, Director\, Foreign Trade Investment-Minnesota Trade Office\nKhadija Ali\, CEO\, Global Connections
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/internationalizing-our-state-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Roseville\, 2180 Hamline Ave. N\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe 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\, 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 experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Vietnam in April. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-vietnam/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T120000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Internationally Hacked - World Wide Weapons
DESCRIPTION:Due to schedule and travel conflicts\, this program has been CANCELED. To attend the RESCHEDULED Minneapolis version of this program\, please register here. \nCyber conflict is a new and continually developing threat\, which can include foreign interference in elections\, industrial sabotage\, and attacks on infrastructure. Russia has been accused of interfering in the 2016 presidential elections in the United States and China is highly committed to using cyberspace as a tool of national policy. Dealing with cyber conflict will require new ways of looking at 21st-century warfare. \nJoin us for a discussion with Andrew Borene\, Associate Director for Homeland Security at George Mason University Law School’s National Security Institute\, on the United States’ ability to respond to growing cyber threats. \nAbout the Speaker\nAndrew Borene serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Cyber Security Summit\, a Twin Cities-based leadership consortium that brings together industry\, government\, and academic interests to improve the state of cybersecurity. He is a licensed attorney and Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Mr. Borene is also Director for the Homeland at George Mason University Law School’s National Security Institute. Previously\, he was a Senior Advisor to the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He has been an Associate Deputy General Counsel at the Pentagon and served in the Middle East as a U.S. Marine Officer. His private sector experience includes leadership roles with IBM\, Deloitte\, LexisNexis\, Wells Fargo & Co.\, and high-tech start-ups. Mr. Borene has written and edited books on national security law\, human rights law\, and the laws of armed conflict. His policy analysis and commentary have been published in The New York Times and others\, and he has been a television and radio analyst on cybersecurity\, defense and international relations for networks including CNN\, NPR\, and CBS. A native Minnesotan\, Mr. Borene is a recipient of the FBI Director’s Award for Exceptional Public Service and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota\, a B.A. in economics from Macalester College\, and has completed executive education in international finance at Harvard University. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is presented in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-internationally-hacked-world-wide-weapons/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Brazil
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT. Online registration is closed. \nDrawing on culinary inspiration from Europe\, Africa\, and Asia\, the well-crafted menu at Samba reflects the multicultural and authentic tastes of Brazil. From the grilled churrasco to the feijoada to a variety of Brazilian gourmet pizzas\, Samba offers a large variety of dishes that are sure to please the curious connoisseur in search of new flavors. Comfortable and charming\, this family-owned eatery presents a traditional\, home-style take on Brazilian cuisine that is rarely found in Minnesota. \nJoin us at Samba – Taste of Brazil for a delicious Brazilian experience and hear from owner and chef\, Joe Pantano\, as he discusses the evolution of Brazilian food and the history of Samba. We’ll also enjoy the musical stylings of Brazilian performers Paula Kanne and Robertinho. \nRegistration includes dinner\, Brazilian cocktail caipirinha\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity. Cash bar also available. Advance registration and prepayment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership Brazil Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Honorary Consulate of Brazil.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-brazil/
LOCATION:Samba\, 922 Main Street\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190503T160000
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SUMMARY:On Time and Water: A Call to a New Scientific Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nDuring the next 100 years\, a fundamental change to the elements of water on our planet is expected. Many glaciers will melt\, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than seen before\, acidification will bring the oceans to a pH level not seen in 30 million years\, and patterns of rain and snow will dramatically change in many areas. According to new studies\, the world is faced with the increasingly difficult task of cutting carbon emissions to zero by 2050. \nJoin us for a discussion with author Andri Snær Magnason as he describes how the global narrative on water and climate change serve to motivate scientific studies and projects in the decades to come. The program will also include a panel discussion\, Q&A session\, and time for networking. \nPanelists\n\nAndri Snær Magnason\, Author\nShanai Matteson\, Lead Artist and Collaborative Director at the Water Bar and Public Studio\nBjorgvin Saevarsson\, an expert on regenerative development and the circular economy\nModerator – Patrick Nunnally\, River Life Program Coordinator at the University of Minnesota\n\nAbout the Speaker\nAndri Snær Magnason is an Icelandic author and writer born in Reykjavik. He has written novels\, poetry\, plays\, short stories\, essays\, and films that have been published or performed in more than 35 countries. His children’s book\, “The Story of the Blue Planet\,” was the first children’s book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize and also received the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award in Poland. Throughout his career\, Andri has collaborated with various artists in the fields of activism\, architecture\, and theatre\, and has been active in the fight for preserving the nature of Iceland. His book “Dreamland: A Self-Help Manual for a Frightened Nation\,” takes on these issues and has sold more than 20\,000 copies in Iceland. \nPresented in partnership with the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Minnesota\, Minnesota Trade Office\, University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment (IonE)\, University of Minnesota Water Council\, and Water Bar & Public Studio.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/on-time-and-water-a-call-to-a-new-scientific-revolution/
LOCATION:Water Bar & Public Studio\, 2518 Central Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, 55401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190508T140000
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SUMMARY:Saving the Majestic Rhino: Conservation Challenges and Successes Across South Africa
DESCRIPTION:For members and their guests only.  \nHome to more than 20\,000 rhinoceroses\, South Africa has one of the largest rhino populations in the world. However\, threats from poaching\, habitat loss\, and political conflict continuously endanger the rhino species\, pushing them toward extinction. \nAs we continue our yearlong focus on South Africa\, join us for a special discussion with Nicole Benjamin-Fink\, wildlife biologist and founder of Conservation Beyond Borders\, on the work being done across political and geographic boundaries to engage communities in the socioeconomic implications of policies that endanger the rhino. \nAbout the Speaker\nNicole Benjamin-Fink is a wildlife biologist and the Director and Founder of Conservation Beyond Borders\, an organization that resolves human-wildlife conflict across Africa and Asia. Nicole provides science-based strategies to international\, national\, and regional decision makers\, and applies economic theory to save endangered species in their habitat. Her research highlights the importance of local capacity building\, as well as integrating indigenous people into the conservation process. Nicole applies game theory and Bayesian statistics to address rhino poaching concerns across Africa and India\, and has conducted research in South America\, Southern Africa\, West Africa\, and India. Nicole founded Conservation Beyond Borders as a platform to provide conceptual and applicable solutions to transboundary conservation challenges. \nThis event is for Global Minnesota members only. Not a member? Become one today!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/saving-the-majestic-rhino-conservation-challenges-and-successes-across-south-africa/
LOCATION:Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters\, 2525 Wabash Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nIn 1994 over the span of 100 days\, nearly a million Tutsi were killed in Rwanda. After finding personal healing and forgiveness\, author Denise Uwimana turned her extraordinary experience as a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide into a personal mission to provide material and spiritual assistance to fellow survivors. To mark the 25th commemoration of the genocide\, Denise recently released the moving memoir “From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness\,” where she recounts her story of survival and continuing efforts to restore her country by empowering Rwandans to band together\, find healing\, share their stories\, and rebuild their lives. \nJoin us for a special program with Denise as she shares her testimony and discusses Rwanda’s turbulent history and the projects and programs established to promote healing\, renovation\, and community building in the region. The evening will include a Q&A session. \nFollowing the program\, Denise will sign copies of her book “From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness\,” which can be purchased through Amazon\, Barnes & Noble\, or IndieBound\, and will be available for purchase at the event through Magers & Quinn Booksellers. \nAbout the Speaker\nSakina Denise Uwimana-Reinhardt was born to Rwandan immigrant parents in Burundi. She later moved to Rwanda\, where she met her husband\, Charles. When she was 29\, she survived the Rwandan genocide of 1994 with her three sons; however\, her husband was killed. For the past three decades\, Denise has worked for Iriba Shalom International\, a charitable organization she co-founded to help Rwandans gain new perspectives by promoting reconciliation and forgiveness\, and she recently released her memoir “From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness.” Denise remarried and now lives with her husband\, Dr. Wolfgang Reinhardt\, in Germany. Together they continue to work for healing in Rwanda. \nPresented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and World Without Genocide. \nPhoto credit: Denise Uwimana 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-a-rwandan-story-of-healing-and-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doing Business Across Africa
DESCRIPTION:According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic development\, Africa is the fastest growing regional market for exports from Minnesota companies. While a quickly growing market\, many companies are just starting the journey to understand how to navigate Africa’s unique business environment. \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion of opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business across Africa\, with insights from Albright Stonebridge Group\, U.S. Commercial Service\, African Development Center\, Dorsey & Whitney\, and KPMG. \nTopics will include: \n\n\n\nPublic policy issues\nOperational insights on doing business across Africa\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nDesirée M. Cormier\, Keynote Speaker\nSenior Director\, Albright Stonebridge Group’s Africa Practice \nFred L. E. Stewart\, Panelist\nDirector\, Office of Africa\, U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration \nNasibu Sareva\, Panelist\nExecutive Director\, African Development Center \nSteve Nelson\, Panelist\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nAnne Bardopoulos\, Panelist\nSenior Manager\, International Indirect Taxes Group\, KPMG LLP \nJessica Libby\, Panelist\nManaging Director\, Trade & Customs\, KPMG LLP \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-africa/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T151500
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Ambassador Awad on the Current State of Somalia
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nThe location for this event has changed to Augsburg University Hoversten Chapel in the Foss Center. Please see below for details. \nJoin us as we welcome Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad\, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of The Federal Republic of Somalia\, to Minnesota for a special program on Somalia. Ambassador Awad will speak about economic\, political\, and cultural aspects of Somalia as well as the country’s efforts to rebuild after years of war. \nThe program will also include a moderated Q&A session. \nAbout Ambassador Awad\nAmbassador Ahmed Isse Awad is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of The Federal Republic of Somalia. He had the honor to reopen the Somali Embassy in Washington\, D.C. after it has been closed for 24 years. Before his post in Washington\, D.C.\, Ambassador Awad worked in peacebuilding for UN Peacekeeping missions in Sudan\, where he promoted conflict resolution\, peace\, reconciliation and trust building\, good governance\, and the role of civil society in the peace process. Prior to joining the UN\, Ambassador Awad participated as a resource person in the Somali Reconciliation Conference in Arta in Djibouti and the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference in Kenya. He also served as Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister for The Transitional National Government of Somalia. His work and interests include the promotion of peace and state-building in post-conflict societies\, democratic governance\, diplomacy\, international relations\, global affairs\, and empowerment of youth and women. Ambassador Awad holds a master’s degree from the Institute of Peace and Security Studies of the Addis Ababa University and a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in Montreal\, Canada. \nRegistration strongly recommended. Limited seats are available.  \nPresented in partnership with Augsburg University Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) and the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/a-conversation-with-ambassador-awad-current-state-of-somalia/
LOCATION:Augsburg University Hoversten Chapel\, Foss Center\, 625 22nd Ave. South\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T203000
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SUMMARY:Year of South Africa Gala
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. For more information or to purchase tickets\, please call 612.625.1662. \nJoin us for our annual fundraising gala as we explore South African culture\, highlight U.S.-South Africa relations\, and connect Minnesotans to our African partner. Featuring fine South African-inspired cuisine and entertainment\, the Tour the World live and silent auctions\, and guest of honor Consul General Phumzile Mazibuko\, the gala is set to be a one-of-a-kind evening that raises critical funds to support Global Minnesota’s mission. \nThis unique cultural event draws more than 300 of Global Minnesota’s well-traveled supporters and raises critical funds for ongoing educational and cultural programs designed to help Minnesotans live\, work\, and lead globally. \nEvent Details\n\nBecome a patron or underwriter sponsor\, which includes exclusive opportunities and benefits.\nNew this year! We are excited to hold this year’s gala at the indoor\, picturesque Bavaria Downs in Chaska at 3919 Bavaria Road\, Chaska\, MN 55318.\nComplimentary valet parking will be available.\nMobile bidding is back! Once again\, mobile bidding will be used for the silent auction. Staff will be on-site to help.\nSemiformal attire is suggested.\n\nTo receive a full refund\, you must cancel your registration by June 3\, 2019. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to cancel and request a refund.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/year-of-south-africa-gala/
LOCATION:Bavaria Downs\, 3919 Bavaria Road\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T035554
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Internationally Hacked - World Wide Weapons
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThis program has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday\, June 19. Questions? Please call 612.625.1662. \nCyber conflict is a new and continually developing threat\, which can include foreign interference in elections\, industrial sabotage\, and attacks on infrastructure. Russia has been accused of interfering in the 2016 presidential elections in the United States\, and China is highly committed to using cyberspace as a tool of national policy. Dealing with cyber conflict will require new ways of looking at 21st-century warfare. \nJoin us for a discussion with Andrew Borene\, Senior Director\, U.S. Federal National Security Group Leader at Symantec Corporation\, on the United States’ ability to respond to growing cyber threats. \nAbout the Speaker\nAndrew Borene\, JD\, CISSP\, is the Senior Director of Symantec’s Federal National Security Group. In this role\, he is responsible for leading a team that delivers innovation and integrated cyber defense solutions to protect U.S. National Security and Intelligence Community customers. Before joining Symantec\, Andrew was a senior advisor to the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence where he supported industry\, academic\, military\, and worldwide partnership efforts. In previous government service\, he was an Associate Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Defense and after 9/11\, he served overseas as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps\, and later was awarded a U.S. Department of State Fellowship to study post-conflict peacebuilding efforts in Northern Ireland. His private sector experience includes leadership roles with IBM\, Deloitte\, LexisNexis\, Wells Fargo & Co.\, and high-tech start-ups. Andrew is a recognized media analyst on technology\, law\, and national security policy and has been the homeland program director at George Mason University Law School’s National Security Institute. He has held adjunct faculty appointments at Georgetown University\, American University\, Macalester College\, and the University of Minnesota. Andrew is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and chairs the Cyber Security Summit advisory board. He has been recognized with the FBI Director’s Award for Exceptional Service in the Public Interest and is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library and the Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-internationally-hacked-world-wide-weapons/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035554
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: State of the State Department and Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Online registration is closed. \nDuring the Trump administration\, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have been upended. Many positions in the U.S. Department of State have never been filled\, and meetings with foreign leaders such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin have been undertaken with little advance planning. \nJoin us for a discussion with Tom Hanson\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer\, on how these changes are impacting ongoing relationships between the United States and its allies and adversaries. The program will also include a Q&A session with Tom\, moderated by Mary Curtin\, Diplomat-in-Residence at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nAbout the Speaker\nTom Hanson currently serves as Diplomat in Residence at the Alworth Institute for International Affairs at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. His U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He also participated in the opening of new U.S. embassies in Mongolia and Estonia\, worked on the Foreign Relations Committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives\, and served as director for NATO and European Affairs at the Atlantic Council of the United States in Washington\, D.C. A member of Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions advisory committee\, Tom speaks frequently on international issues and contributes to local and international media. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights\, the International Leadership Program at the University of St. Thomas\, and the Cultural Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and graduate degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; the Institute of Advanced International Studies in Switzerland; and the National School of Administration in France. \nPresented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library and Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-state-of-the-state-department-and-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035554
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Ethiopia
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is closed. \nThe Twin Cities is home to one of the largest Ethiopian diaspora populations in the United States\, including a large number of ethnic Oromo people. And\, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has a correspondingly delicious and vibrant dining scene\, such as Dilla’s Ethiopian Restaurant. Positioned as a stop along ancient trade routes\, Ethiopia boasts cuisine that has creatively infused cardamom\, cloves\, cinnamon\, fenugreek\, turmeric\, and other spices for centuries. \nJoin us at Dilla’s Ethiopian Restaurant for a traditional Ethiopian meal of beef\, lamb\, chicken\, and vegetables cooked in a variety of flavors including Ethiopia-grown chili peppers\, ginger\, garlic\, onions\, basil\, and more. We’ll hear from representatives from United Oromo Voices on the community and culture of the local Oromo diaspora. The evening will also include a traditional tea ceremony. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity. Cash bar also available. Advance registration and prepayment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership with United Oromo Voices.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-ethiopia/
LOCATION:Dilla’s Ethiopian Restaurant\, 1813 Riverside Ave. N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T182720Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Networking
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nEnjoy a pint and connect with others interested in foreign policy\, international travel\, and global development and business\, at our summer young professional networking event at Surly Brewing Company. \nThe evening will include a short presentation by Somali-American entrepreneur Mohamed Malim and his work creating Epimonia and Dream Refugee\, time for networking\, and a sampling of dishes from Surly’s delicious menu. \nRegistration includes one drink ticket and appetizers. \nAbout the Speaker\nMohamed Malim is a social entrepreneur activist\, humanitarian\, and visionary. He is the founder of Dream Refugee\, a nonprofit that helps refugees connect with their communities through the power of storytelling\, and is also the founder of Epimonia\, a fashion company that turns recycled refugee life jackets into bracelets\, with 50% of profits being donated to refugee causes around the U.S. Mohamed is a former refugee from Kenya\, whose family fled the civil war in Somalia in the 1990s. He has been invited to numerous summit workshops\, including the United Nations Youth Summit\, and has received several leadership awards\, including Promise Prize Award and the Presidential Leadership Award from the Minnesota Campus Compact. He has been profiled by various national media outlets including Voice of America\, Business Insider\, NowThis News\, and others. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business\, Mohamed is an advocate for refugees and strives to bring awareness of the global refugee crises to college campuses. \nPresented in partnership with Dream Refugee\, Epimonia\, and the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/young-professionals-networking/
LOCATION:Surly Brewing Co.\, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T204246Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Challenges and Change in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nCountries across Latin America continue to gain global importance as they explore economic and trade opportunities\, invest in oil and gas production\, and seek out new international partnerships. Yet\, in recent years\, relations between the U.S. and Latin America have grown more turbulent\, especially in the wake of President Trump’s immigration policies and stance toward the “Troika of Tyranny” of Cuba\, Nicaragua\, and Venezuela. \nJoin a conversation with Inter-American Dialogue President Michael Shifter as he discusses the complex and often strained relations between the U.S. and Latin America including a look at immigration and trade policies\, the reversal of the Cuban thaw\, the Trump administration’s return to a more militant war on drugs\, and the implications of recent developments with Venezuela and China. The program will also include a Q&A session with Michael\, moderated by Adrean Scheid\, Senior Vice President\, International Relations at UnitedHealth Group. \nAbout the Speaker\nIn addition to his role as President of the Inter-American Dialogue\, Michael Shifter has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service since 1993\, where he teaches Latin American politics. Michael 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 and he has frequently appeared on CNN and BBC. 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\, Michael 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. \nPresented in partnership with Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and UnitedHealth Group.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-challenges-change-latin-america/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T175351Z
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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Fellows
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nFor members and their guests only.  \nThis August\, we’re proud to welcome 2019 international fellows with the World Press Institute and the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program to Minnesota with a special reception\, hosted by Global Minnesota corporate member KNOCK\, Inc. \nThis year’s World Press Institute Fellows come from 10 countries including Algeria\, Belarus\, Finland\, and Uruguay. While in Minnesota\, they will examine the United States’ free press and media innovations with a focus on nuclear threats and security\, journalism in the era of President Trump\, the Presidential election\, and the role of social media in politics and journalism. \nLikewise\, the Humphrey Fellows represent countries from around the world including Chad\, Kosovo\, Libya\, South Korea\, and Tajikistan. In Minnesota for a year\, these fellows will learn about the U.S. cultural\, political\, and economic systems and further develop a sense of the global context in which they and their countries operate. \nBe part of this exclusive event for Global Minnesota members and their guests to meet these international fellows and learn about their cultures\, countries\, and professional work. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Parking lots are available on Glenwood Ave. (in front of KNOCK\, Inc.) and around the corner on Girard Ave. N. \nWant to attend but not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nPresented in partnership with KNOCK\, Inc.\, University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, and the World Press Institute. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-with-international-fellows/
LOCATION:KNOCK\, Inc.\, 1307 Glenwood Ave.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55405
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
CREATED:20190721T022528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T141626Z
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SUMMARY:Year of Italy Launch
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nFrom art and cuisine to politics and innovation\, there is much to learn about this year’s focus country\, Italy. In the months ahead\, we’ll explore Italy’s rich cultural heritage while also focusing on the role Italy plays in a modern\, interconnected world. \nJoin us at the Food Building in Northeast Minneapolis for a special reception as we launch our Year of Italy. The evening will feature complimentary Italian hors d’oeuvres\, music and a cash bar\, and will set the stage for a yearlong focus on our European partner. \nPresented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Center and the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Minneapolis.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/year-of-italy-launch/
LOCATION:Food Building\, 1401 Marshall St. NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
CREATED:20190822T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T172124Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Japan in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and remains one of the most reliable trade and investment partners for the United States. As two democracies accounting for 30% of the global economy\, the United States and Japan could generate greater benefits for each other and beyond through closer cooperation. However\, regional tensions are raising concerns about the economic stability in the region\, and U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership has excluded U.S. businesses from preferential tariff and investment protections in Japan. \nJoin us for a panel discussion on these developments and opportunities for Minnesota companies despite the turbulence. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe business climate in Japan\nThe U.S.-Japan relationship\nTrade tensions and treaties\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\nREGISTER \n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nWendy Cutler\, Keynote Speaker\nVice President and Managing Director\, Asia Society Policy Institute\, Washington\, D.C. Office \nJim Southwick\, Panelist\nVice President\, Global Government Affairs\, Medtronic\, Inc. \nElisabeth Thorn\, Panelist\nDirector\, Sales & Marketing\, WR Medical/Therabath \nRyo Eguchi\, Panelist\nLeader of Japanese Deal Advisory Team\, KPMG \nChris Bercaw\, Moderator\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nIn partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, Japan American Society of Minnesota\, KPMG LLP\, Minnesota Trade Office\, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA’s “The Alliance Working in America” program\, and the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-japan-in-turbulent-times/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Japan Matters for America - Japan Matters for Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nDid you know that Japan is the 2nd-largest foreign investor in Minnesota? Beyond the security relationship between the U.S. and Japan\, their relations are characterized by strong economic\, cultural\, and educational ties providing for greater friendship and mutual understanding between their two peoples. However\, what are the specific benefits the North Star State accrues from this robust alliance? \nJoin Global Minnesota and Sasakawa USA for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Satu Limaye\, Vice President and Director of the East-West Center in Washington\, D.C.\, to learn more and discuss how Minnesota is impacted by and contributes to Japan and the overall international alliance. With expertise in Asia Pacific international relations; U.S.-Asia defense and security relations; and India’s foreign policy\, Dr. Limaye publishes and speaks on U.S.-Asia relations and is a reviewer for numerous publications\, foundations\, and fellowship programs. Previously\, he was a Research Staff Member of the Strategy and Resources Division at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) and Director of Research and Publications at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS)\, a direct reporting unit of U.S. Pacific Command. \n\nSponsored by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA and members of Global Minnesota. Presented in partnership with Landmark Center and World Affairs Council of America. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-japan-matters-for-america-japan-matters-for-minnesota/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T193000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Evolving Indo-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nThe U.S.-Japan Alliance has underpinned Indo-Pacific security and prosperity for over seven decades. This security alliance has in turn led to cooperation and partnership between the two countries on political\, economic\, humanitarian\, and other issues emblematic of their shared values. Today\, the many facets of U.S.-Japan relations stretch across the United States. How strong are U.S.-Japan ties\, and how do they affect the United States? What is the current role of this alliance\, and how is it evolving in response to changing Indo-Pacific and global developments? Can U.S.-Japan relations develop in the future to the benefit of both countries? \nJoin us for a discussion to address these questions featuring former U.S. Director for National Intelligence and Commander of U.S. Pacific Command\, Admiral Dennis C. Blair (ret.)\, Chairman and Distinguished Senior Fellow at Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA\, and Dr. Satu Limaye\, Vice President and Director of the East-West Center in Washington\, who will discuss the significance of and possibilities going forward for the U.S.-Japan alliance. The Q&A portion of the program will be moderated by Liz Brailsford\, Chief Operating Officer at the World Affairs Councils of America. \nSponsored by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA and members of Global Minnesota. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and World Affairs Council of America. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-the-u-s-japan-alliance-in-an-evolving-indo-pacific/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T180000
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Russia
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nThe vast cultural and geographic expanse of Russia and its close connections with Europe\, Asia\, and the Middle East contribute to the varied character of the country’s cuisine. From the beloved rural dishes made from simple ingredients to the refined culinary techniques of smoked meats and delicate dumplings\, Russian cuisine is distinct and reflects the different environmental\, social\, geographical\, and historical factors of the region. \nExperience a classic family-style Russian meal at Moscow on the Hill\, as we dine on handmade Siberian beef and pork pelmeni dumplings; fresh garden salad; grandma’s “golubtsy” meat and rice-filled cabbage rolls braised in rich tomato sauce with sour cream and fresh herbs; Moscow fries made from fried dill potatoes; and decadent white Russian tiramisu. Guests will receive one drink ticket for a glass of house wine and be entertained with a sampling of traditional Russian folk music. \nAlong with delicious food and conversation\, we’ll hear from Todd Lefko\, Chair of the Russian American Business and Culture Council\, on building strong ties between Minnesota and Russia. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, black Russian tea\, tax\, and gratuity. Cash bar also available. Advance registration and prepayment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership with the Russian American Business and Culture Council.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-russia/
LOCATION:Moscow On The Hill\, 371 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T083000
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The United States and Mexico - A Partnership Tested
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nThe United States and Mexico have a long\, intertwined history\, with both countries prominently featured in each other’s politics and agendas. The war on drugs\, immigration\, and trade issues have taxed the relationship over the years. And despite shared geographic\, economic\, and social connections\, the bilateral relationship is subject to strong pressures coming from domestic politics on both sides of the border. What impact will new leadership in both countries have on this crucial partnership? \nJoin us as we examine this question and more with keynote speakers  Ambassador of Mexico Martha Bárcena Coqui and former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Jeffrey Davidow. Since joining the Mexican Foreign Service in 1979\, Ambassador Bárcena has held diplomatic positions in Denmark\, Italy\, Spain\, and Turkey. She has also been the Head of the Department of Migrant Workers and Border Cooperation in the General Directorate for North America and has participated in multiple international conferences\, including the G-20 and the World Humanitarian Summit. Ambassador Davidow spent much of his diplomatic career overseas with postings in Guatemala\, Chile\, South Africa\, Zimbabwe\, and as Ambassador to Zambia\, Venezuela\, and Mexico. In 2003\, he retired from the U.S. Department of State with the rank of Career Ambassador\, the highest position in the Foreign Service\, and is currently a Senior Counselor of the Cohen Group\, a Washington-based international business consultancy. \nFollowing the keynote presentations\, Fred de Sam Lazaro\, Executive Director of the Under-Told Stories Project and correspondent for the PBS NewsHour\, will moderate a Q&A session with Ambassadors Bárcena and Davidow. \nConference Details\n\nRegistration includes continental breakfast\nConference Agenda\n\nNew Member Special\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the Basic level ($75) or above and receive one FREE admission to the conference. Sign up for the new member special here. \nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and the Under-Told Stories Project at The University of St. Thomas.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/12th-annual-great-decisions-conference-the-united-states-and-mexico-a-partnership-tested/
LOCATION:Carlson School of Management\, 3M Auditorium\, 321 19th Ave. South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T200000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Networking: Travel and Hispanic Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nEnjoy a pint and an evening of travel\, trivia\, and networking at our next young professionals event at La Doña Cervecería in Minneapolis. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, we’ll connect with others interested in international travel\, with a focus on Latin America\, and learn the top tips to seeing more of the world for less\, from the co-founders of Thrifty Traveler. \nThe evening will include a short presentation by Jared Kamrowski and Nick Serati of Thrifty Traveler\, a lightning round of Latin America-themed trivia\, and time for networking. \nDuring the event\, we’ll also give away a one-year subscription to Thrifty Traveler Premium\, which delivers 1-3 international flight deals each day directly to your email inbox. Must be present to win! \nRegistration includes one drink ticket and appetizers. \nAbout the Speakers\nJared Kamrowski and Nick Serati are co-founders of Thrifty Traveler\, a Minnesota-based organization with the goal to make travel affordable for everybody by helping people spend less and travel more. Jared launched Thrifty Traveler in 2015 after spending years traveling as a Certified Public Accountant. Through his work travel experiences\, Jared quickly became acquainted with various airline and hotel rewards programs and spent years researching travel points and miles. Co-founder Nick also traveled extensively for his previous job and successfully earned more than 5 million travel points by maximizing his spending. \nPresented in partnership with Thrifty Traveler.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/young-professionals-networking-travel-and-hispanic-heritage/
LOCATION:La Doña Cervecería\, 241 Fremont Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T163000
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SUMMARY:American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. This event is sold out.  \nAs the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State during the Obama-Trump presidential transition\, Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon\, Jr. had the ultimate insider’s view of the new administration’s shift in the United States’ foreign policy agenda. \nJoin us to hear Ambassador Shannon’s perspective on current foreign policy challenges and opportunities\, the Trump administration’s understanding of the world\, and its approach to promoting U.S. interests. The program will include a Q&A session with Ambassador Shannon\, moderated by Mary Curtin\, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nAbout the Speaker\nWith more than three decades of government service and diplomatic experience\, Ambassador Shannon most recently served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs\, the third highest-ranking position at the U.S. Department of State. Holding the personal rank of Career Ambassador\, he was the highest-ranking member of the United States Foreign Service\, the country’s professional diplomatic corps. During his tenure as Under Secretary\, Ambassador Shannon was in charge of bilateral and multilateral foreign policymaking and implementation\, and oversaw diplomatic activity globally and in missions to international organizations. He managed the State Department during the presidential transition\, led bilateral and strategic stability talks with the Russian Federation\, worked with allies to oversee Iranian compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action\, and expanded U.S. engagement in Central Asia\, among other things. \nPresented in partnership with the UnitedHealth Group and University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/american-foreign-policy-in-an-age-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
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SUMMARY:The Future We Want: The UN We Need
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nIn the coming years\, global issues such as climate change\, poverty and inequality\, migration and displacement\, and rapid changes in demography and technology will require cooperation across borders\, sectors\, and generations. The United Nations’ interconnected Sustainable Development Goals help address these global challenges and provide the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. But while collective action is needed\, the disconnect between people and institutions grows and multilateralism is being called into question. \nThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the UN\, which will inspire dialogues across the globe to collect diverse perspectives and creative ideas on what is needed to address emerging risks and opportunities and to navigate the gap between the world we want and where we are headed. \nJust in time for UN Day and to help kick off the 75th anniversary of the UN\, join us for a special reception and presentation by Stéphane Dujarric\, Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The evening will also include a Q&A session with Stephane and time for networking. \nAbout the Speaker\nStéphane Dujarric is the Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and also served as Spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Deputy Communications Director for Secretary-General Ban Kimoon. Prior to his current appointment\, Stéphane was Director of News and Media for the United Nations Department of Public Information\, where he oversaw the UN’s television\, radio\, and photo operations\, and coordinated the work of the main United Nations news sites\, operating in eight languages. His News and Media Division was responsible for media liaison and accreditation\, providing logistical support and information to the international press corps\, as well as coverage of official United Nations meetings\, producing written coverage for the media\, delegations and the general public. Prior to joining the United Nations\, Stéphane worked for ABC News television for close to ten years in various capacities in the network’s New York City\, London\, and Paris news bureaus. He traveled extensively on assignment to cover major stories throughout Europe\, Africa\, and the Middle East. Born in France\, Stéphane has been living in the United States for the most part of the last 40 years and is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. \nPresented in partnership with Citizens for Global Solutions Minnesota and the United Nations Association of Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-future-we-want-the-un-we-need/
LOCATION:James J. Hill House\, 240 Summit Ave.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T035555
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Italian Aperitivo
DESCRIPTION:This program is SOLD OUT. \nThere is no better way to explore our Year of Italy than indulging in one of the cornerstones of Italian culture: its cuisine. Although Italy is home to a variety of regional culinary variations\, quality and simplicity of ingredients are common threads that link the Tuscan countryside to Sicilian coastlines. Whether it’s pasta alla norma\, pesce\, focaccia\, tiramisu\, or of course\, pizza\, Italy’s rich culinary tradition is interpreted and enjoyed around the world. \nSince opening in 2016\, Italian Eatery\, or ie\, has quickly become a fixture in South Minneapolis\, offering a fresh take on Italian cuisine rooted in seasonal and local ingredients. Italian Eatery’s ambiance captures the warmth of a rustic Umbrian farmhouse\, and the 10\,000 corks that line the dining room walls are a testament to the devotion and passion of owners Vanessa and Eric Carrara. \nJoin us for a special Culture Through Cuisine at the Italian Eatery as we experience the traditional Italian Aperitivo (happy hour). The evening will consist of heavy hors d’oeuvres of charcuterie and cheese\, roman meatballs\, short ribs\, calamari fritti\, bacon-wrapped dates\, bruschetta\, and tiramisu. Guests will also receive one complimentary craft cocktail of their choice. \nRegistration includes food\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity. Advance registration and prepayment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPhoto credit: Italian Eatery \nPresented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-italian-aperitivo/
LOCATION:Italian Eatery\, 4724 Cedar Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407
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