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SUMMARY:The Human Cost of War: Understanding the Crisis in Sudan
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. \nDecades of political instability and disputes over power in Sudan have resulted in a calamitous civil war. In 2023\, fighting erupted between rival military groups: the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has precipitated extreme violence\, large-scale massacres\, mass displacement\, and an alarming humanitarian crisis. Now\, fighting has expanded throughout most of the country\, with civilians often bearing the brunt of the violence as infrastructure collapses and access to food\, healthcare\, and safety become scarce. \nJoin Global Minnesota for a conversation with Ambassador Michelle Gavin\, the Council on Foreign Relations’ Senior Fellow for Africa policy studies\, on the current situation in Sudan and how international actors are responding to the crisis. The discussion will be moderated by Global Minnesota Program Director Erin Hart\, who served as press officer for Southern Africa and Sudan at the U.S. Department of State from 2024-2025. \nRegister \nAbout the Speaker: Michelle D. Gavin\nMichelle D. Gavin is the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. She has over twenty-five years of experience in international affairs in government and non-profit roles and was formerly the managing director of The Africa Center\, a multidisciplinary institution dedicated to increasing understanding of contemporary Africa. From 2011 to 2014 she was the U.S. Ambassador to Botswana and served concurrently as the U.S. Representative to the Southern African Development Community. \nDuring Ambassador Gavin’s tenure\, the United States and Botswana launched the most ambitious HIV prevention study in the world; Botswana hosted Southern Accord\, the 1\,400-strong joint SADC-U.S. military exercise; and the U.S. embassy helped to found Botswana’s first American Chamber of Commerce. Prior to that\, she was a special assistant to President Obama and the senior director for Africa at the National Security Council\, where she helped to create the Young African Leaders Initiative and led major policy reviews of Sudan and Somalia. \nPreviously\, Ambassador Gavin was an international affairs fellow and adjunct fellow for Africa at CFR. She has also worked in the U.S. Senate\, where she was the staff director for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on African Affairs\, director of international policy issues for Senator Russ Feingold\, and legislative director for Senator Ken Salazar. \nGavin received an M.Phil in international relations from Oxford University\, where she was a Rhodes scholar\, and earned her B.A. from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service\, where she was a Truman scholar. She serves on the board of directors of Points of Light.
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SUMMARY:The Theater of Public Policy: Around the World in 80 Minutes
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nWhat happens when global affairs meet improv comedy? You get an evening that’s equal parts insightful\, thought-provoking\, and hilarious. Join Global Minnesota and The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2) for a lively event that combines expert discussion with live improv. This year’s event features three local foreign affairs experts who will explore today’s evolving global landscape\, international relations\, and America’s role on the world stage. \nThroughout the evening\, The Theater of Public Policy’s talented improvisers will transform the conversation into completely unscripted comedy\, bringing complex ideas to life through spontaneous sketches inspired by the discussion. Blending expert analysis with audience interaction and humor\, T2P2 creates an experience that encourages meaningful conversation while reminding us that even the most serious topics can be explored with curiosity\, creativity\, and humor. Reserve your ticket today for an evening of global insights and laughter. \nSpeakers:\nMary Curtin\, Foreign Service Officer (ret.) \nTom Hanson\, Diplomat-in-Residence\, Alworth Institute for International Studies\, University of Minnesota Duluth \nArshad Mohammed\, Senior Fellow\, Humphrey School of Public Affairs \nGlobal Minnesota audiences can use the promo code T2P2GlobalMN to get discounted tickets for only $10.90 (original price $16.35).  \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-theater-of-public-policy-with-global-minnesota-2/
LOCATION:Mixed Blood Theatre\, 1501 South 4th Street\, Minneapolis\, 55454\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Student Welcome Party at Mall of America
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded college students.  \nGlobal Minnesota invites new and returning international students from all Minnesota colleges and universities to a fun International Student Welcome Party at the Mall of America (MOA) on September 26\, 2:00-4:30 pm. Take the opportunity to connect with other international students from around the Twin Cities while you check out one of the state’s biggest attractions and learn more about programs to support your study abroad experience. \nEvent Highlights\n\nMOA Scavenger Hunt\n‘Minnesota-Nice” Photo Contest\nNickelodeon Universe Sponge Bob tote bags for first 30 students\nChance to win prizes & thrill rides at Nickelodeon Universe\nOpportunity to connect with international students from different colleges and universities\nFlexible check-in time from 2:00 to 3:00 pm\nFree admission\, snacks\, beverages\, and popsicles!\n\nImportant: Check-in will happen in the Lounge Room located on Level 2 North (across from the Museum of Illusions). Bring your college/university ID. MOA is accessible via Light Rail Blue Line from Minneapolis and Metro Transit Bus Route 54 from St Paul. Parking is free and the lot near IKEA is the closest. \nThanks to Mall of America for their partnership on this event. \nThanks to event co-sponsor University of Minnesota. \nThis program is directed towards international and local globally-minded college students enrolled in any university or college program in Minnesota.  \nRegister Here \nIf you have questions\, require an accessibility accommodation\, or if you are International Student and Scholar Services staff who would like to join\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-student-welcome-party-at-mall-of-america-2/
LOCATION:The Lounge at Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Save the Date! Registration coming soon. \nStart recruiting your team of eight people for an unforgettable evening of global trivia\, friendly competition and team spirit at the WorldQuest International Trivia Competition! Gather your friends\, family\, coworkers\, or neighbors and form a team of up to eight players to compete in one of Minnesota’s most exciting international knowledge events. \nPut your global understanding to the test with questions covering world geography\, current events\, global leaders\, international cultures\, and highlights from our Global Connect newsletter. Whether you are a seasoned trivia enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out\, WorldQuest offers something for everyone. \nTeams are also encouraged to dress up and show off their spirit with themed outfits for a chance to win the Best Team Spirit Award. \nDon’t have a full team? No problem! Register as an individual or with a small group\, and we’ll match you with fellow trivia lovers. \nWhether you’re competing for first place\, showing off your team’s creativity\, or simply enjoying an evening of global knowledge and community\, WorldQuest is a fun-filled evening of learning\, laughter\, and friendly competition. We can’t wait to see you there! \nThe University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by Global Minnesota on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota and Global Minnesota is solely that of licensor and licensee.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2026-worldquest-international-trivia-competition/
LOCATION:Great Hall – Coffman Memorial Union\, 300 Washington Ave. S.E.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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