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SUMMARY:WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed.\nBe part of our annual battle of international wits\, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of the most anticipated events of the year\, WorldQuest challenges teams of eight to correctly answer multiple-choice questions on a variety of international topics including flags\, capitals\, geography\, people in the news\, current events\, 2017 Great Decisions topics\, and Global Minnesota’s focus country – China. \nDon’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with stellar teammates. \nWe’re pleased to welcome back Tom Crann\, of All Things Considered for MPR News\, as host and Tom Hanson\, former Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence\, Alworth Institute\, University of Minnesota-Duluth as “Arbitrator in Residence.” \nDetails \n\nDoor prizes will be awarded throughout the evening\, as well as a special prize for most team spirit!\nLight dinner provided. Cash bar available\, beginning at 6:30 pm.\nCollege and university students can play for a discounted price.  See below and bring your ID.\nNonprofit Global Minnesota Organizational Members are eligible for a special rate by contacting Kristi !\n\nSponsors welcome:  Consider sponsoring a team of a local or international college students at $150 per team.  Contact Kristi or fill in the registration form below. \nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Global Programs & Strategy Alliance. \nSponsored in part by Horton Holding\, Inc.   \nIf a refund is necessary\, you must cancel your registration by November 13\, 2017. Refunds will be issued in the form of a check or credit card account credit. To cancel your registration and request a refund\, please call us at 612.625.1662.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/worldquest-international-trivia-competition-2/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Networking
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. If you would like to attend\, please contact JB Scherpelz.\nSince January 1\, 1994\, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada\, Mexico\, and the United States. While the current agreement is under a renegotiation process\, Minnesota companies are eager for insights. Join us for comments from Consul Gerardo Guerrero at the Consulate of Mexico and Tab Borden\, Consul & Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada\, regarding their government’s views on the renegotiation of NAFTA. Informal networking to follow.\n  \nGerardo Guerrero\nConsul Of Mexico\nConsulate Saint Paul\, Minnesota\nGerardo Guerrero is the 4th Consul of Mexico in St. Paul. He has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1987 and joined the Diplomatic Corps in 1997. Consul Guerrero has served as an attorney in different legal offices within the Ministry\, as well as at the Consulate in New York. Most recently\, he served as Deputy Legal Advisor in charge of the negotiation and final approval of all international treaties and agreements signed by Mexico. He served also as Deputy General Director for Legal Affairs. He has participated in many international negotiations in the Atomic Energy International Organization\, in the World Intellectual Property Organization and in the International Civil Aviation Organization. He studied Law School at the National Autonomous University of Mexico\, received a Master degree on international trade legal aspects at ITAM and an LLM on US Law from the University of Houston. He has taught at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico\, at the Universidad Iberoamericana and at the Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City. \n  \nTab A. Borden\nConsul and Trade Commissioner\, Investment\nConsulate General of Canada\, Minneapolis \nTab began his career in commercial and trade finance working with international banks based in Atlantic Canada.  In the mid 1990’s he joined the Province of Nova Scotia working for the Department of Economic Development (life sciences sector) and then Department of Environment as Executive Director of Trade and Technology Development.  In 2001 Tab joined the Canadian federal government working for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and in 2003 joining Global Affairs Canada as Manager of the Canadian Trade Office in Princeton in New Jersey.  In 2008 he was appointed as Head of Office for the Canadian Consulate in Silicon Valley.  From 2012 to 2017 Tab served as Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa. Tab holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers.  In 2008 he completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at the University of California\, Berkeley. \nPresented in partnership with GREATER MSP\, Midwest Global Trade Association\, Minnesota District Export Council\, Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-trade-networking/
LOCATION:CRAVE –  Hennepin Ave\, 825 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations St. Paul: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
DESCRIPTION:Event registration is closed\, but walk-ins are welcome. \nJoin us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin America and the impact of populism across the continent.  The forces of change have more to do with socio-economics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela.  And there are numerous recent events throughout this diverse region to explore.  Is the coalition opposing President Maduro in Venezuela splintering?  After surviving a recent vote on corruption charges\, what direction will Brazil’s president take?   What is the impact of recent elections in Argentina?   Where are there opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations and develop an approach to Latin America befitting of the 21st century?  Erik Brand\, publisher of the Latin America Advisor\, will share insights into current developments in Venezuela and Latin America. \n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker\n Erik Brand is publisher of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor in Washington\, D.C. He also directs the organization’s corporate program. Previously\, he worked at the International Advisory Group\, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career\, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington\, D.C. and\, briefly\, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major\, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa\, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota. \nPresented in partnership with the Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-venezuela-latin-americas-political-pendulum/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations Mpls: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
DESCRIPTION:Event registration is closed\, but walk-ins are welcome. \nJoin us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin America and the impact of populism across the continent.  The forces of change have more to do with socio-economics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela.  And there are numerous recent events throughout this diverse region to explore.  Is the coalition opposing President Maduro in Venezuela splintering?  After surviving a recent vote on corruption charges\, what direction will Brazil’s president take?   What is the impact of recent elections in Argentina?   Where are there opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations and develop an approach to Latin America befitting of the 21st century?  Erik Brand\, publisher of the Latin America Advisor\, will share insights into current developments in Venezuela and Latin America. \n\n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker\n Erik Brand is publisher of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor in Washington\, D.C. He also directs the organization’s corporate program. Previously\, he worked at the International Advisory Group\, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career\, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington\, D.C. and\, briefly\, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major\, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa\, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-venezuela-latin-americas-political-pendulum-2/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canada’s Approach to Immigration\, Citizenship\, and Refugee Resettlement
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent Forum.   \nThe Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and was appointed as Minister of Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in January 2017. He oversees all elements of Canada’s immigration\, humanitarian resettlement\, visa\, temporary foreign worker\, and citizenship policies. In his presentation\, Minister Hussen will discuss Canada’s approach to these policies\, as well as Canada’s government priorities. \n \nAbout the Speaker\nThe Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and Canada’s Minister of Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship. Born and raised in Somalia\, Minister Hussen immigrated to Canada in 1993 and quickly gravitated toward public service. After completing an undergraduate degree in history at York University\, he co-founded a neighborhood Community Council and helped secure a $500-million revitalization project for the area. He also served as the National President of the Canadian Somali Congress – a Somali community organization that works with national and regional authorities to advocate on issues of importance to Canadians of Somali heritage and strengthen civic engagement and integration. \nMinister Hussen began his career in politics and policy by serving as an assistant to Dalton McGuinty\, then a member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament and later Premier of Ontario. Minister Hussen earned his law degree from the University of Ottawa and practiced in the areas of criminal defense\, immigration\, refugee and human-rights law. In 2015\, he was the first Somali-Canadian to be elected to Canada’s parliament\, and in January 2017\, he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Minister of Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship. Minister Hussen is fluent in English\, Somali\, and Swahili. \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/canadian-minister-immigration/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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