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SUMMARY:Investing In Africa: New Opportunities in Mining by the African Continental Free Trade Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online conversation to explore new opportunities and potential partnerships with African firms involved in mining as a result of the new African Continental Free Trade Area (ACTFA) agreement. \nInternational and national speakers will discuss the importance of mining\, current and anticipated mining-related opportunities in Africa\, legal considerations\, and more. The program will include a Q&A session with the speakers. \nSpeakers\n\nHer Excellency Esther Lungu\, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia (invited)\nBasil Ajuo\, CEO\, Minnesota Africans United\nDaryl Bouwkamp\, Sr. Director Int’l Business Development & Gov’t Affairs\, Vermeer Corporation\nChristopher (Chris) Dana\, Channel Advancement Manager\, Vermeer Corporation\nSteve Dickinson\, Co-Chair\, International Section\, Cozen O’Connor Law Firm\nBart Driesen\, Director\, Engine Business EMEA\, Donaldson Company\nMark Ritchie\, President\, Global Minnesota\n\nThis event will be live streamed on Global Minnesota’s YouTube channel. \nPresented in partnership with African Diaspora Development Institute\, Cozen O’Connor\, and Minnesota Africans United. \n\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/investing-in-africa-new-opportunities-in-mining-by-the-african-continental-free-trade-area/
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SUMMARY:Exhibit “When Minnesota Fed the Children of Europe”
DESCRIPTION:During World War I\, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade. In response\, the Commission for Relief in Belgium was created to help feed children and mothers in Belgium and northern France. More than half of the food aid that went to Europe was wheat and wheat flour\, much of it coming from the farmers and flour mills of Minnesota. This hunger relief effort grew to become the largest humanitarian effort in history\, feeding more than 150 million Europeans from France to Russia between 1914 and 1923. \nIn return\, children from Belgium sent letters of gratitude to American children. A selection of these letters has been translated and used to create a powerful exhibit that has been shown across the United States and is now on display at the Mall of America. \nRegistration is not needed to view the exhibit. The exhibit is open to the public at the Mall of America – 3rd Floor North Food Hall – throughout October until November 15. \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/exhibit-when-minnesota-fed-the-children-of-europe/
LOCATION:Mall of America\, 2131 Lindau Lane\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425
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SUMMARY:The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
DESCRIPTION:For a quarter-century\, from the end of Watergate to the aftermath of the Cold War\, no Republican won the presidency without his help or ran the White House without his advice. James Addison Baker III was the indispensable man for four presidents because he understood better than anyone how to make Washington work at a time when America was shaping events around the world. His story is a case study of power in late 20th century America and the story of Washington and the world in the modern era. \nJoin us for a virtual conversation with  journalist-author duo Peter Baker of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker for a closer look at their new book\, “The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III.” The program will be moderated by Bill Clifford\, President and CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America. \n“The Man Who Ran Washington” is available for purchase through Magers & Quinn Booksellers. \nThis program will be live streamed on Global Minnesota’s YouTube channel. \nAbout the Speakers\nPeter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times\, a political analyst for MSNBC\, and author of “Days of Fire” and “The Breach.” Susan Glasser is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of its weekly “Letter from Trump’s Washington” as well as a CNN global affairs analyst. Their first assignment as a married couple was as Moscow bureau chiefs for The Washington Post\, after which they wrote “Kremlin Rising.” \nPresented in partnership with the Committee on Foreign Relations Minnesota\, Humphrey School of Public Affairs – University of Minnesota\, and World Affairs Councils of America. \nPhoto credit: Houston Chronicle; Rex Curry/HP staff
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-man-who-ran-washington-the-life-and-times-of-james-a-baker-iii/
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations DIGITAL: Latino Immigrants and the Minnesota Economy
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Latinos are integral to economies in both the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. As one of the fastest-growing minority groups\, Latinos comprise an increasingly important segment of Minnesota’s workforce and have one of the highest labor force participation rates in the state. \nJoin Gerardo Guerrero\, Consul of Mexico in Saint Paul\, and Mark Ritchie\, Global Minnesota President\, as they host an online “armchair discussion” webinar featuring prominent Minnesotans who will speak about the different contributions the Latino community has made to Minnesota and what the future holds. \nThe program will also feature a special opening message by Martha Barcena Coqui\, Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S. \nThis program will be live streamed on Global Minnesota’s YouTube channel. \nPanelists\n\nUri Camarena\, Director of Business Consulting\, Meda\nDr. Bruce Corrie\, Assistant Vice President for Government and Community Relations\, Concordia University St. Paul\nMaria Reagan Gonzalez\, Mayor of the City of Richfield\nDavid Tieman\, Executive Vice President of Innovation\, Faribault Foods\nRosa Tock\, Executive Director\, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA)\n\nThis program will be live streamed on Global Minnesota’s YouTube channel. \nBecome a Global Minnesota member or donate today to power important conversations like this and others. Your gift before December 15\, 2020\, will be matched by the Anderlik Memorial Donor Fund. Thank you for your support! \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul\, Edina Senior Center\, Friends of the Edina Library\, Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Landmark Center\, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education\, Plymouth Library\, and Washburn Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-digital-latino-immigrants-and-the-minnesota-economy/
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in the United Kingdom: Free Trade Negotiations and Post-Brexit Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:With January 1\, 2021\, bringing changes associated with a post-Brexit world\, Minnesota companies may have to quickly pivot in order to seize new opportunities and maintain business continuity. \nPlease join us for a candid\, virtual discussion of the business opportunities\, implications\, and considerations associated with the post-Brexit environment. \nREGISTER\n\nTopics\n\nAn update on the ongoing U.S.-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations\nWhat are the operational challenges companies are facing?\nHow are Minnesota companies meeting these challenges?\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\nSpeakers\nAlan Gogbashian – Keynote Speaker\nConsul General of the United Kingdom in the Midwest \nAmbassador Victoria Nuland – Keynote Speaker\nSenior Counselor\, Albright Stonebridge Group; former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs \nFrances Moffett-Kouadio – Panelist\nDirector Exports North America\, UK Department for International Trade \nJesse Edgerton – Panelist\nSenior Economist\, Executive Director\, JP Morgan \nAlan Farkas – Panelist\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nJim Southwick – Panelist\nVice President\, Global Government Affairs\, Medtronic \nJessica Libby – Moderator\nManaging Director\, KPMG LLP \nIn partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, Minnesota Trade Office\, and the UK Government Office in Minneapolis.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-the-united-kingdom-free-trade-negotiations-and-post-brexit-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:SDG Roundtable: Winter 2020
DESCRIPTION:The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. These goals recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education\, health\, equality\, and job opportunities while tackling climate change and working to preserve our ocean and forests. \nThe Winter 2020 Roundtable will report on and discuss the outcomes of The Goalmakers National Forum\, which challenges and inspires participants to reimagine global development given this moment in history. \nSpeakers\n\nAnne Costello\, Director of Green Coffee\, Peace Coffee\nKristen Dailey\, Executive Director\, Global Washington\nAdriana Alejandro Osorio\, Philanthropy Advisor\, UNICEF USA\nAlexandra Spieldoch\, CEO\, Bountifield International\n\nPresented in partnership with Global Washington.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/sdg-roundtable-winter-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T193000
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SUMMARY:2021 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:The planned inauguration of Joe Biden as U.S. president indicates a dramatic separation from the priorities\, tone\, and style of the Trump Administration\, with possible implications for trade\, national security\, alliances\, and multilateral cooperation on global issues such as climate challenges\, immigration\, and COVID-19. \nJoin us on January 13 for a timely and thought-provoking presentation by Tom Hanson\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and current Diplomat-in-Residence at the University of Minnesota Duluth. \nThe program will be presented virtually and will include a Q&A session with Tom\, moderated by Molly Hayes Baril\, advisor for global engagement at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nAbout Tom Hanson\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. \nWant to use a voucher?\nDo you have an event voucher to use? You can use it to attend the U.S. Foreign Policy Update for FREE! Pease email Emily Opara\, Development Coordinator\, to receive a special registration link to join us for free. \nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2021-u-s-foreign-policy-update/
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SUMMARY:The Future of International Information: American and Russian Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Information has increasingly become both a tool for development and a weapon for misinformation\, control of infrastructure\, and the separation of both national and international societies. It has become a major issue for every nation. \nJoin a virtual panel discussion on U.S. and Russian approaches and the future of information. \nREGISTER\n\nSpeakers\n\nBernadine Joselyn\, Director of Public Policy and Engagement\, Blandin Foundation; Former Diplomat and Specialist in Russian Affairs\nSteve Kelley\, Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota; Specialist on the Impact of Technologies; Former State Senator; Adjunct Professor\, University of Minnesota Law School\nDr. Maria Nitikenkova\, Editor-in-Chief\, “Russia and America in the XXI Century” – Institute for U.S. and Canada Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Head of Division\, Institute for U.S. and Canada Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences\nDr. Alexi Titkov\, Professor\, Russian University for the Humanities; Editor-in-Chief\, “The Historical Reporter;” Director\, The Center for Humanitarian Technologies – Russian University for the Humanities\nMichael Wright\, University of Minnesota Senior Fellow; Author; Founding Partner at Intercepting Horizon; Technology Entrepreneur\nModerator: Mark Ritchie\, President\, Global Minnesota\n\nPresented in partnership with Committee on Foreign Relations of Minnesota\, The Museum of Russian Art\, and the Russian American Business and Culture Council.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-future-of-international-information-american-and-russian-approaches/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210124
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition Virtual - Serbia
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – offered virtually! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a focus on a different destination\, each program in the series provides cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we virtually travel to Serbia in January. \nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expeditions are free and no registration is needed. The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition web page\, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1:00 pm on each date and will remain available for one month. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ramsey County\, Ecolab\, Xcel Energy Foundation\, RBC Wealth Management\, and with additional support from Travelers.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-virtual-serbia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210125T093000
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SUMMARY:International Day of Education Symposium
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe\, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools\, impacting more than 91% of students worldwide. As International Day of Education focuses global attention on this issue\, what actions can we take to improve outcomes for all? \nEven before the pandemic struck\, 258 million children and youth did not attend school; 617 million children and adolescents could not read or do basic math; less than 40% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa completed lower secondary school; and some four million children and youth refugees were out of school. \nThe United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenge all nations to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” by the year 2030. Join us for a virtual symposium as we mark International Day of Education 2021 with local and international experts who will discuss how inclusive\, quality education will be critical in supporting our most vulnerable populations post-COVID\, in achieving gender equality\, in breaking the cycle of poverty\, and in securing a peaceful and prosperous future for everyone. \nLearners of all ages are invited to join and hear from the leaders who are shaping the future of education. \nASL interpreters and closed-captioning will be available. Thanks to St. Cloud State University for providing this service. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nAudrey Azoulay\, Director General\, UNESCO\nDavid Edwards\, General Secretary\, Education International\nNeel Kashkari\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis\nJustice Alan Page (retired)\, Founder/Chair\, Page Educational Foundation\nAtul Tandon\, CEO\, Opportunity International\nSondra Samuels\, President/CEO\, Northside Achievement Zone\nDr. Linda Darling-Hammond\, President of the California State Board of Education\, Head of Education Transition Team for President-elect Joe Biden\nJack Dangermond\, Founder and CEO\, Esri\nKathleen Rogers\, President\, EARTHDAY.ORG\n\n\nResources\n\nThank You to Sponsors\n\nGold Sponsors – Communicating for Agriculture Exchange Programs (CAEP)\, Hormel Foods Corporation\, St. Cloud State University\, Sundance Family Foundation\nSilver Sponsor – Atomic Data\, Hiway Credit Union\n\nThank You to Program Partners\n\nWorld Affairs Councils of America\n\nThank you to promotional partners Citizens for Global Solutions; Education International; French American Chamber of Commerce\, Minnesota Chapter; Fulbright Association – Minnesota Chapter; High Tech Kids; Latitudes; Malala Fund; Northside Achievement Zone; Opportunity International; Page Education Foundation; South Dakota World Affairs Council; Take Action Global; TeamWomen; and UNESCO. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-day-of-education-symposium/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206
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SUMMARY:The Future of Food with Dr. Robert Paarlberg
DESCRIPTION:In a new series of video conversations\, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working across a spectrum of global sectors to discuss timely and important international issues. \nIn this second interview\, Mark talks with Dr. Robert Paarlberg\, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College\, an Associate in the Sustainability Science Program at the Harvard Kennedy School\, and an Associate at Harvard’s Weatherhead Center\, about the way world politics interplay with global food markets and affect farming and hunger. \nThis interview was recorded February 5\, 2021. \n  \nWatch below\, or visit Global Minnesota’s YouTube channel. \n \n\n  \nAbout the Presenter\nRobert Paarlberg is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College\, an Associate in the Sustainability Science Program at the Harvard Kennedy School\, and an Associate at Harvard’s Weatherhead Center. He received his B.A. from Carleton College and a PhD in International Relations from Harvard University. He is the author of six university press books and has been a member of the Board of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the National Research Council of the National Academies\, and the Board of Directors of Winrock International. He has been a consultant to the International Food Policy Research Institute\, USAID\, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs\, the Aspen Institute\, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. On a half dozen occasions he has testified to Congress\, and he currently chairs the Independent Steering Committee for the CGIAR research program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health.  His latest book\, titled “Resetting the Table: Straight Talk About the Food We Grow and Eat\, “ was published in February 2021 by Alfred A. Knopf.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-future-of-food-with-dr-robert-paarlberg/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210208
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition Virtual - Ghana
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – offered virtually! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a focus on a different destination\, each program in the series provides cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we virtually travel to Ghana in February. \nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expeditions are free and no registration is needed. The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition web page\, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1:00 pm on each date and will remain available for one month. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ramsey County\, Ecolab\, Xcel Energy Foundation\, RBC Wealth Management\, and with additional support from Travelers.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-virtual-ghana/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T120000
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SUMMARY:SDG Roundtable: Winter 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. These goals recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth\, address social needs such as education\, health\, and equality\, and tackle climate challenges by working to preserve oceans and forests. \nDuring the Winter 2021 SDG Roundtable\, hear from Anna Wasescha\, President\, Jill Amundson\, Innovation Strategist\, and Reid Peterson\, Former SDG intern\, of West Central Initiative\, on the organization’s SDG Movement Map project. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/sdg-roundtable-winter-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Coldest War - Great Power Competition in the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any potential deal seems unlikely\, such rumors demonstrate the fluidity of opinion toward the Arctic region. Talk of new policies toward drilling for oil and natural gas\, and concerns over climate and arctic ice melting\, coincide with comparisons between the United States\, Russian\, and Chinese strategies in the Arctic region. What lies ahead for this critical environmental gem? \nJoin a discussion with Heather A. Conley\, Senior Vice President for Europe\, Eurasia\, and the Arctic; and Director\, Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as she examines the future of the Arctic. \n\n\n \n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nHeather A. Conley is Senior Vice President for Europe\, Eurasia\, and the Arctic and Director of the Europe Program at CSIS. Prior to joining CSIS\, she served as Executive Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board at the American National Red Cross; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs with responsibilities for U.S. bilateral relations with the countries of Northern and Central Europe; and Senior Associate with an international consulting firm. Heather began her career in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and was selected to serve as Special Assistant to the coordinator of U.S. assistance to the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union. She has received two State Department Meritorious Honor Awards. Heather is frequently featured as a foreign policy analyst and Europe expert on CNN\, MSNBC\, BBC\, NPR\, and PBS\, among other media outlets. She received a B.A. in international studies from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an M.A. in international relations from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). \nSponsored by Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A. \nPresented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Landmark Center\, Edina Senior Center\, Friends of the Edina Library\, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education\, Plymouth Library\, and Washburn Library. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-digital-the-coldest-war-great-power-competition-in-the-arctic/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20201116T132047Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is for high school students only! \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. And this year’s competition will be VIRTUAL! \nThe winning team will represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented virtually by the World Affairs Councils of America\, on April 17\, 2021. \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete\nThis year’s competition will be VIRTUAL! Details on how to access the event and the game instructions will be sent closer to the event date.\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 3 teams of 4 students.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school\, $100 Amazon gift card for each team member\, and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in April.\nAdditional prize drawings throughout the event.\nTeam Spirit Award: The chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! [NO LONGERT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS- THANK YOU]\nAccess the Study Guide.\nReview the 2021 topics.\n\nREGISTER YOUR SCHOOL! \n\nSpace is limited\, be sure to register early! Questions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with Delta Air Lines\, Mall of America\, and the World Affairs Councils of America. \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2021-academic-worldquest-competition/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210219T183556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T213533Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations DIGITAL: Women Powering Africa's Recovery\, with Efe Ukala
DESCRIPTION:Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women\, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering women entrepreneurs is one key to women realizing their full economic potential. \nThis March we celebrate International Women’s Day with a special presentation honoring women business owners. \nEfe Ukala is the founder of ImpactHER\, an international nonprofit helping African female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of globally competitive businesses. She will present the results of ImpactHER’s 2020 survey of the effects of Covid-19 on female business owners throughout Africa. In addition\, she will describe specific steps taken by some entrepreneurs who transformed their businesses into stronger\, more resilient enterprises. \nThis event will be livestreamed\, with links provided to registrants. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nEfe Ukala is an experienced private equity lawyer. She has extensive exerience in public investments arising out of frontier markets. Ms. Ukala received her A.B. from the University of Chicago and her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law. She was an elected member of the board of the University of Chicago Black Alumni Association and Vice President of the Association of Black Women Attorneys NYC. \nPresented in partnership with TeamWomen\, Bountifield International\, Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Landmark Center\, Edina Senior Center\, Friends of the Edina Library\, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education\, Plymouth Library\, and Washburn Library. \n  \nIf you are registering from outside the United States please register HERE. If you are registering from within the United States\, please submit the form below.  \n  \n\n \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-digital-women-powering-africas-recovery-with-efe-ukala/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210219T162509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T163447Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition Virtual: Spain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – offered virtually! This event begins online on March 7 and is available through March 21. \nDesigned for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a focus on a different destination\, each program in the series provides cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. \nJoin Landmark Center to virtually travel to Spain in early March. Global Minnesota is proud to co-sponsor this event.  \nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expeditions are free and no registration is needed. The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition web page\, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1:00 pm on each date and will remain available for one month. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ramsey County\, Ecolab\, Xcel Energy Foundation\, RBC Wealth Management\, and with additional support from Travelers.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-virtual-spain/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210219T230416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T191644Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series starts with a virtual visit from three Humphrey Fellows. \nThe second event\, scheduled for April 14\, will feature four additional speakers. \nLearn about their professional work\, countries\, and cultures! We will have time for a Q&A at the end of the session. \nThe Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing designated nations and emerging democracies to the United States for a year of academic study\, related professional experience\, and cultural exchange. Fellows 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. \nThis event is available to members of Global Minnesota who pre-registered. The program begins at 12:00 noon here:  ZOOM link. \nAbout the Speakers\n\nDanish Ali Bhutto of Pakistan\, Law and Human Rights: Mr. Bhutto has worked at the Parliament of Pakistan for more than 7 years on parliamentary research\, speech writing\, program management and human rights. During his Fellowship period\, he plans to improve his advocacy\, research\, and human rights knowledge and skills to achieve better policy results for women and youth issues in Pakistan.\nAmedeea-Viorica Enache of Romania\, Economic Development: Ms. Enache serves as the Executive Director of Estuar Foundation\, an NGO that provides social and advocacy services to adults with mental health disabilities. During her Fellowship period\, she hopes to learn innovative approaches to deliver social services to persons with mental health disabilities in Romania.\nJeza Mae Sarah Sanchez of Philippines\, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration: Ms. Sanchez heads the Regional Legal Service and the Program Development Divisions of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Northern Mindanao. She also leads a 30-person team using data analytics to optimize jail operations and address overcrowding.\n\n  \nRegister to engage in this exciting member-only opportunity. Not a member? Visit here to join! \nThis event will be livestreamed\, with links provided to registrants. \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/lunch-learn/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210211T154558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T171228Z
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SUMMARY:World Health Day Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota hosts an important virtual symposium to mark World Health Day on April 7. The official theme for the day is Health Equity. \nThis enormous topic extends all the way from local grassroots issues to global policy initiatives. With its reputation for health care\, organizations and companies based in Minnesota are in a unique position to share expertise in improving global health. As the facilitator of this symposium\, Global Minnesota serves as a conduit of information that can take local innovations and extend their reach across the world. \nWhat projects around the globe can shape solutions that support developing health equity? How can the United States and Minnesota learn from global innovators? \n\n\nRegister now to hear the perspectives of local\, national\, and international organizations and corporations that provide leadership in health care\, research\, and policy. \nThe symposium may be viewed beginning at 9:00 am on April 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOdddsej7M \nASL interpreters and closed-captioning is available: https://youtu.be/y_yIYTz-XDs      Thanks to St. Cloud State University for providing this service \nAgenda\nPresenter Biographies\n\n  \nThank You Sponsors\nPremier Presenting Sponsor \n \n\n  \nSilver Sponsor  King Solutions \nBronze Sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n  \nThank You Program Partners\nWorld Affairs Councils of America \n  \nThank you to promotional partners Books for Africa\, Citizens for Global Solutions\, Earth Day Network\, Every Breath Counts\, Food Tank\, French-American Chamber of Commerce\, Global Black Youth\, Global Ties U.S.\, ImpactHER\,  Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy\, MyFormulary\, South Dakota World Affairs Council\, Take Action Global\, TeamWomen\, The Public Diplomacy Council\, United Nations Association of Minnesota\,  and  US Heartland China Association. \n  \nIf you register from inside the U.S.\, please use the form below. If you are an international participant\, registering from outside the U.S.\, please use the form found HERE.\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/world-health-day-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210219T190534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T163326Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition Virtual: Iran
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – offered virtually! This event begins online on March 21 and is available through April 11. \nDesigned for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a focus on a different destination\, each program in the series provides cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. \nJoin Landmark Center to virtually travel to Iran in March. Global Minnesota is proud to co-sponsor this event.  \nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expeditions are free and no registration is needed. The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition web page\, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1:00 pm on each date and will remain available for one month. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ramsey County\, Ecolab\, Xcel Energy Foundation\, RBC Wealth Management\, and with additional support from Travelers.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expeditions-virtual-iran/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210325T164724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T213054Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual visit from four Humphrey Fellows. \nThis second event will feature four additional speakers. \nLearn about their professional work\, countries\, and cultures! We will have time for a Q&A at the end of the session. \nThe Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing designated nations to the United States for a year of academic study\, related professional experience\, and cultural exchange. Fellows 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. \nMembers who registered may access this event via this ZOOM link. \n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nDounia Benslimane of Morocco\, Law and Human Rights: Ms. Benslimane has committed her career to development and democracy-building. She plans to use her time as a Humphrey Fellow to improve her capacity and skills in this area\, engaging with professionals in the human rights field to learn innovative and unconventional models for advocating for human rights and social justice. Alongside her many years of professional experience\, Ms. Benslimane holds a medical degree from Hassan II University of Casablanca\, and an associate degree in Cultural Project Management from Marcel Hicter Association in Brussels\, Belgium.\nMaria Fernandez Hernandez of Venezuela\, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration: Ms. Hernandez currently works as the Operations Manager with Triple P Latiniamerica\, an international organization that provides positive parenting support. In that role\, she defines and leads the organization’s operations. During her Fellowship year\, Ms. Hernandez wants to learn more about crime prevention policies in the United States. She plans to use the knowledge that she gains in this area to contribute to crime prevention and alleviation in Venezuela\, which has one of the highest crime rates in the world. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Central University of Venezuela\, and a certificate in Impact Evaluation of Public Policies and Social Programs from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile.\nMushtaq Malla of India\, Law and Human Rights: Mr. Malla currently works as Superintendent with the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Prisons. He plans to use his Fellowship to gain more theoretical knowledge about human rights\, as well as practical knowledge about the protection of prisoner’s rights\, rehabilitation\, and reintegration. Since Mr. Malla works primarily with young offenders\, he plans to focus his time on learning about ways to address issues specific to that population\, and models to rehabilitate them. Mr. Malla holds a master’s degree in Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Kashmir.\nBoban Stojanoski of North Macedonia\, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration: Mr. Stojanoski is a policy maker in the Ministry of Finance in North Macedonia. He is responsible for creating policies in the financial system area\, including drafting legislation to regulate the country’s accounting\, auditing\, and payment services and systems.. He plans to use his Fellowship to gain more knowledge in the field of public policy analysis\, including methodologies and models to formulate and implement innovative policies that effectively address the most challenging issues in society. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking Management from FON University and a Master’s degree in Accounting and Auditing from Sts. Cyril and Methodius University\, both in Skopje.\n\n  \nRegister to engage in this exciting member-only opportunity. Not a member? Visit here to join! \nThis event will be livestreamed\, with links provided to registrants. \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210219T204326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T212756Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations DIGITAL: Trade is Not a Four-Letter Word
DESCRIPTION:Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives us greater variety and innovation. Understanding our place in the global trade network is rarely simple: Trade has become a question mark for struggling economies\, sometimes a scapegoat for failing businesses\, and for many who struggle to understand it\, nothing short of a four-letter word. \nAs former Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States\, Fred Hochberg maintains trade is easier to comprehend than we commonly think. Drawing from experience and his book Trade is Not a Four-Letter Word\, Hochberg is primed to discuss trade in the particular context of bipartisan trade agreements\, such as the 2020 U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Negotiated by the Trump Administration and passed with bipartisan support in Congress\, the success and value of the agreement for American workers has been touted publicly on both sides of the legislative aisle. \nThis event will include a short presentation followed by a conversation moderated by Jessica Libby\, Managing Director\, Trade & Customs for KMPG US. Ms. Libby is also a member of the Board of Directors for Global Minnesota. \nThis event is accessible for registered participants via the Global Minnesota YouTube channel.\n  \nTrade is Not a Four-Letter Word: How Six Everyday Products Make the Case for Trade  is available for purchase from Magers & Quinn Booksellers.  \nAbout the Speaker\nFred P. Hochberg served as the Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States from 2009 to 2017\, the longest-serving Chairman in the agency’s history. He also served for five years as Dean at the Milano School of International Affairs\, Management\, and Urban Policy at the New School in New York City\, and has been a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Institute of Politics and David Axelrod’s Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago. He also served as acting administrator of the Small Business Administration and spent almost two decades leading his family’s direct-marketing business\, Lillian Vernon. \nPresented in partnership with the KPMG\, Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Landmark Center\, Edina Senior Center\, Friends of the Edina Library\, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education\, Plymouth Library\, and Washburn Library. \n  \nIf you are registering for this event from outside the United States\, please go here. If you are registering from inside the United States\, please use the form below. \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-digital-trade-is-not-a-four-letter-word/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210423T204807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T184247Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations DIGITAL: A Critical Discussion and Dialogue on U.S. - China Relations
DESCRIPTION:As relations between the United States and China grow more tense\, avenues for continued peace and understanding are critical. This Global Conversations unites two experts for dialogue and discussion on this crucial relationship. Dr. Yawei Liu\, is Senior Advisor for China at The Carter Center and David Firestein is President and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations. They will share their insights\, reflections\, and hopes for a future that includes the United States and China coexisting peacefully. \nThis webinar will have ASL Interpreters and Closed Captioning. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the Speakers\n  \nYawei Liu is the senior advisor for China at The Carter Center and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is also the associate director of the China Research Center in Atlanta and an adjunct professor of Political Science at Emory University. He is the founding editor of www.chinaelections.org which went online in 2002. He launched the US-China Perception Monitor websites [www.uscnpm.org (English) and cn3.uscnpm.org (Chinese)] in 2014. Yawei earned his B.A in English literature from Xian Foreign Languages Institute (1982)\, M.A. in recent Chinese history from the University of Hawaii (1989) and Ph. D. in American History from Emory University (1996). \n  \nDavid J. Firestein is President and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations. and a founding and current member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. He previously served as executive director of The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) China Public Policy Center (CPPC) and a clinical professor at UT’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. He served as senior vice president and Perot Fellow at the EastWest Institute where he led the Institute’s work in the areas of U.S.-China relations\, East Asian security\, and U.S.-Russia relations. \nA decorated career U.S. diplomat from 1992–2010\, Mr. Firestein specialized primarily in U.S.-China relations. Toward the end of his State Department career\, he served as an elected member of the Board of Governors of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)\, the union and professional association of the United States Foreign Service. In this capacity\, he represented and worked to advance the interests of several thousand State Department constituents. He also served as the elected president of the large community associations of the U.S. embassies in Beijing and Moscow. In recent years\, Mr. Firestein has briefed sectors of the U.S. investment community on China and U.S.-China relations \nPresented in partnership with St. Cloud State University\,  Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Landmark Center\, Edina Senior Center\, Friends of the Edina Library\, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education\, Plymouth Library\, and Washburn Library. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-a-critical-discussion-and-dialogue-on-u-s-china-relations/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210415T144257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T142322Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Syrian Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting event for Global Minnesota members\, with an option for nonmembers to try out our new Lunch & Learn series. \nLunch & Learn continues with a virtual visit from Noor\, a Syrian refugee joining us through our partnership with NaTakallam. Grab a recipe card and watch a cooking demonstration that provides “a taste of the Middle East” in the comfort of your own kitchen. Along the way\, learn about Noor’s life\, her work\, and learn more about the beauty of her culture through food.  \nThere will be time for a Q&A after the demonstration. \nNaTakallam’s interactive guest-speaker sessions offer enriching conversations that equip participants with a more nuanced and empathetic global awareness. They leverage accessible technology to empower refugees: Each virtual session contributes directly to refugee livelihoods at a time when they might be cut off from the local labor market\, in camps\, or in other transit circumstances.\n \nRegistered participants may access this program via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88351554816 \nPresented in partnership with Na Takallam and GHR Foundation. \nAbout the Presenter\nNoor is in her late twenties and is orginally from Salamiyah\, Syria. Due to conflict in her home country\, she moved to Milan\, Italy. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree and taught biology. In her free time\, she enjoys drinking yerba mate\, playing chess\, and riding bikes.  
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/lunch-learn-syrian-cooking/
LOCATION:MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LL_600A.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Minnesota":MAILTO:info@globalminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104404
CREATED:20210505T221025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T151418Z
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SUMMARY:NATO's Climate Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The world is changing\, and so is NATO\, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the alliance of nations remains ready to face tomorrow’s challenges. The next Summit of the allied leaders will take place on June 14 at NATO headquarters in Brussels\, Belgium. At this meeting NATO leaders will make decisions on the substantive and forward-looking NATO 2030 agenda to deal with the expected challenges of Russia’s aggressive actions\, the threat of terrorism\, cyber attacks\, emerging and disruptive technologies\, the security impact of climate challenges\, and the rise of China. \nA few weeks ahead of the summit NATO speakers are virtually “touring” to  listen to America’s heartbeat and engage with citizens about climate change\, security\, and the prospects of a environmentally green defense. The program presented in coooperation with Global Minnesota will focus on climate and security. \nRegistration is free. \nRegistered participants may access this program on Global Minnesota’s YouTube Channel. \nSpeakers\nDr. Bryan Wells\, Chief Scientist\, NATO \nBryan Wells was appointed Chief Scientist of NATO in July\, 2019. In this role\, he has three major responsibilities. First\, he serves as Chair of the NATO Science and Technology Board (STB). In this context\, he serves as the STB’s representative to the Secretary General and the NAC and is responsible to the STB for the effective coordination of NATO’s Science and Technology (S&T) program. Second\, he serves as the senior scientific advisor to NATO leadership\, ensuring that appropriate and timely S&T based advice is provided to NATO senior decision makers. Finally\, he leads the Office of the Chief Scientist at NATO Headquarters. \nPrior to his appointment as Chief Scientist\, Dr. Wells was the UK Ministry of Defense’s Head\, of S&T Policy\, Strategic Research and International Engagement. His responsibilities included the provision of strategic policy advice on the international and research aspects of the Ministry’s science and technology program. Additionally\, he has recently completed a three-year term (2016-2018) as Chair of the European Defense Agency’s Research & Technology Steering Board. Dr Wells joined the UK Ministry of Defense in 1988. He served as Assistant Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defense 1989-1992\, and has held a range of other posts\, including Deputy Director of NATO Policy 1997-1999\, and Director of Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control 2002-2008. During 1999-2002 he was on secondment to the Lord Chancellor’s Department (now the Department of Justice) as Head of Administrative Justice. \nDr. Wells was educated at St Catherine’s College\, Oxford (1978-85) and Merton College Oxford (1985-1988). He graduated with a BA with honors in Chemistry in 1982 and was awarded a PhD in 1985. He conducted three years post-Doctorate research at Oxford University as a Junior Research Fellow at Merton College. \nDavid Angell\, Permanent Representative – Canada \nDavid Angell (BA [Political Science]\, Yale University\, 1986; MA [Political Science]\, University of Toronto\, 1987; MPhil [International Relations]\, University of Cambridge\, 1988) served as assistant secretary to the Cabinet\, Foreign and Defence Policy\, at the Privy Council Office since 2016. \nHe has also served as high commissioner to Kenya (2012 to 2016); as director general for International Organizations\, Human Rights and Democracy (2009 to 2012)\, for International Organizations (2008 to 2009) and for Africa (2007 to 2008); and as high commissioner to Nigeria (2004 to 2007). \nMr. Angell was the G8 deputy personal representative (2001 to 2004) and personal representative (2007 to 2012) for Africa and\, as such\, a principal organizer of the 2002 and 2010 G8 summits at Kananaskis and Muskoka. \nHe has served at the United Nations (1996 to 2001)\, including as alternate representative on the UN Security Council (1999 to 2000)\, before which he was the advisor to General John de Chastelain on the International Body on the decommissioning of arms (1995) and the Multi-Party Negotiations on Northern Ireland (1996). \nMr. Angell has also served at the embassy in Washington\, D.C. (1991 to 1993). He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013). \nPresented in partnership with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). \n  \n \n \n  \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/natos-climate-challenge/
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SUMMARY:International Roundtable: A First Look at the International Trade Policy of the Biden Administration and New Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of international trade policy under the Biden Administration and 117th Congress.  Now that key administration officials are in place and the new Congress has been in session for several months\, initial policy decisions and some initial trends are becoming evident. This program will feature insights from the U.S. Department of Commerce\, Cornerstone Government Affairs\, Dorsey & Whitney\, and KPMG. Topics include: \n\nContinuity and divergence in international trade policy compared to the prior administration and Congress\nWhat to expect in U.S. – China trade in 2021-2022\nHow Congress may insert itself into U.S. trade policy\nIssues to monitor in international trade to avoid unnecessary and costly surprises\n\nKeynote Speaker\nCara Morrow\, Director of Policy\, Office of the Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade (ITA) \nPanelists\nAlice Gómez\, Vice President and Counsel\, Cornerstone Government Affairs\nDave Townsend\,  Of Counsel\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\nJessica Libby\, Managing Director\, Trade & Customs\, KPMG \nJim Southwick\, Vice President\, Global Government Affairs\, Medtronic \nModerator\nChris Bercaw\, Partner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nRegister\n  \nPresented in partnership with KPMG\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\,  Minnesota Trade Office\,  and U.S. Commercial Service – Minneapolis.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-roundtable/
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SUMMARY:SDG Roundtable - Spring 2021
DESCRIPTION:A number of Minnesota citizen groups use the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as a “North Star” to help guide their work. Our previous SDG Roundtable presentations featured a number of these groups\, including West Central Initiative Fund\, GHR Foundation\, Ecotone\, United Way\, and Sundance Family Foundation. \nThis SDG Roundtable features the Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation\, a Minnesota advocacy group that works to increase road safety by advocating for laws\, corporate policies\, and individual commitments to eliminate the use of cell phones while driving. Their success – at the legislature and with major Minnesota companies – has expanded their mission to work with high school students\, creating Distraction-Free Life clubs. They also incorporate the SDG 3.6 goal\, reducing injuries and fatalities related to road crashes by half by 2030\, into their work. \nVijay Dixit\, co-founder and board chair of the Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation\, will present the history of the foundation and how the incorporation of SDG 3.6 related activities will help guide its future. \n \nPresented in partnership with United Nations Association of Minnesota and Shreya R. Dixit  Memorial Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/minnesota-sdg-roundtable-spring-2021/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Trade with Africa Through Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Minnesota Africans United and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, join us for a webinar focused on trade and agriculture in Africa. \nThe webinar will feature keynote speaker Dr. Kemba Marshall\, Director\, Land O’ Lakes Purina Animal Nutrition Center\, Veterinary Services\, and international guest speaker\, Lizette Echobei\, Founder of Nulla Farms in Cameroon\, who will share her story and involvement in farming in Cameroon. \nWe’ll also hear from African entrepreneurs and farmers in Minnesota as they share insight into their organic farming journey\, including the challenges and successes in providing healthy and safe food to communities while advancing Minnesota’s economic prosperity\, and from experts in the field who will discuss the resources available in support of African farmers in Minnesota and in Africa. \nSpeakers include Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie\, and representatives from Nulla Group\, Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, Land O’Lakes\, Naima Farms\, Kilimo Minnesota\, Afro Connects\, Global Empowerment\, AgThrive\, Afro Connections\, and others. \nREGISTER \nPresented in partnership with Minnesota Africans United and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, as well as AgThrive\, Land O’Lakes\, Naima Farms\, and the Somali American Farmers Association.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/empowering-trade-with-africa-through-agriculture/
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SUMMARY:70th Anniversary Virtual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Committee Chairs: Melissa and Uri Camarena; to our Committee: Karen Cooley-Kistler\, Lili Hall Scarpa\, Cheryl Meyer\, Laura Robinson\, Kaimay Yuen Terry\, and Kay Thomas; and to our Honorary Co-Chairs: Sheila and Michael Bonsignore\, Thomas and Phyllis Colwell\, David and Margene Fox\, Leni and David Moore\, Susan and David Plimpton\, Robert and Sibylle Scarlett\, and Katherine and Lawrence Youngblood. \nSponsorships are nonrefundable and largely tax deductible (view details here). Donors wishing to waive benefits and take full tax deductibility may do so by checking the appropriate box below.  \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/70th-anniversary-gala/
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SUMMARY:Brazil and the United States: Bilateral Relations and Trade Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a business webinar for a look at bilateral relations and trade opportunities between Brazil and the United States\, presented by the Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. \nHear from featured speaker Ambassador Nestor Forster Jr.\, Brazilian Ambassador to the United States\, with an introduction by Gabrielle Gerbaud\, Executive Director\, Minnesota Trade Office & Chief Protocol Officer\, State of Minnesota. \nThe program will be moderated by Jeffrey Hanson\, President\, Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. \nREGISTER\n\nPresented in partnership with the Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/brazil-and-the-united-states-bilateral-relations-and-trade-opportunities/
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