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SUMMARY:2018 Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION:This event is for high school students only! \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students. This FREE knowledge competition challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. The winning team and their coach win an all-expenses-paid trip to the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April 2018. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. About 4\,000 students across the country participate in competitions hosted by 50 local World Affairs Councils. \nHost: Karla Hult\, Reporter\, KARE 11 News \nStudy Guide\n\nFREE to compete\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) is invited to register up to 2 teams of 4 students. \nLimited travel scholarships may be available for teams from Greater Minnesota.\nPrizes\, pizza and light refreshments will be provided.\n\n2018 Question Topics \nNAFTA\nASEAN at 50\nIndia’s Bid for Global Power\nCombatting Climate Change\nCybersecurity\nSaudi Arabia\nThe Peacebuilding Toolkit\nAmerica’s Diplomats\nCurrent Events\nGlobal Minnesota’s focus country:  China (local competition only)\nAnd other topics noted in the Study Guide \, including some Great Decisions topics \nQuestions? Please contact Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager\, at 612.301.2314 \nRegister your team today! \nSee our printable flyers:  General Flyer   Teacher Flyer \nPresented in partnership with\nInstitute for Global Studies\, University of Minnesota \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nAnd more than 100 individual donors who believe in you — Minnesota educators and students — and the importance of global education.\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2018-academic-worldquest/
LOCATION:Great Hall – Coffman Memorial Union\, 300 Washington Ave. S.E.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Japan
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 country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Japan in early February. \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-japan/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. If you’d like to inquire about space availability for this program\, please call us at 612.625.1662. \nWith deep political\, strategic\, and economic ties to one another\, China and Southeast Asia hold an important position in the international sphere. As the region continues to experience financial growth\, understanding the challenges and opportunities confronting the contemporary China-Southeast Asia relationship will be key to helping global businesses navigate the shared marketplace. \nJoin us for a conversation with Carlos Gutierrez\, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush\, and current Chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group\, who will share insights into the current economic and geopolitical situation in East Asia\, with a focus on China\, and the United States’ relationships across this dynamic region of the world. Following Secretary Gutierrez’s remarks\, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory Andrew Moy will moderate a discussion and participant Q&A. \nAbout the Speaker\nSecretary Gutierrez is Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group\, a global strategy and commercial diplomacy firm with a worldwide team that has served clients in more than 110 countries. He served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Previously\, he was President and CEO of Kellogg Company. He currently serves as Chair of the National Foreign Trade Council and of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Cuba Business Council. \nAbout the Moderator\nAndrew A. Moy is an Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory with Wells Fargo\, delivering a full range of international\, cross-border\, and commercial banking services to middle market companies. Global Advisory is dedicated to being the global choice for companies engaged in international commerce. Based in Charlotte\, N.C.\, Andrew oversees offices in Charlotte\, Houston\, Minneapolis\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, London\, Dublin\, Hong Kong\, Shanghai\, Taipei\, Mumbai\, and Singapore. Previously\, Andrew lead Wells Fargo’s Global Banking efforts for the Eastern Division. He served as the chair for the International Group Diversity Council from 2009 to 2012. He also co-chaired the 2009 Wells Fargo Community Support and United Way Campaign. \nRegistration for this event will close on February 7\, 2018. \nPresented in partnership with Albright Stonebridge Group and Wells Fargo.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/business-strategies-china-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo\, 550 S 4th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOf all NATO allies\, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016\, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on\, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West\, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-turkey-partner-crisis/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOf all NATO allies\, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016\, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on\, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West\, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-turkey-partner-crisis/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Iceland
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 country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Iceland in late February. \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-iceland/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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