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SUMMARY:12th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The United States and Mexico - A Partnership Tested
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nThe United States and Mexico have a long\, intertwined history\, with both countries prominently featured in each other’s politics and agendas. The war on drugs\, immigration\, and trade issues have taxed the relationship over the years. And despite shared geographic\, economic\, and social connections\, the bilateral relationship is subject to strong pressures coming from domestic politics on both sides of the border. What impact will new leadership in both countries have on this crucial partnership? \nJoin us as we examine this question and more with keynote speakers  Ambassador of Mexico Martha Bárcena Coqui and former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Jeffrey Davidow. Since joining the Mexican Foreign Service in 1979\, Ambassador Bárcena has held diplomatic positions in Denmark\, Italy\, Spain\, and Turkey. She has also been the Head of the Department of Migrant Workers and Border Cooperation in the General Directorate for North America and has participated in multiple international conferences\, including the G-20 and the World Humanitarian Summit. Ambassador Davidow spent much of his diplomatic career overseas with postings in Guatemala\, Chile\, South Africa\, Zimbabwe\, and as Ambassador to Zambia\, Venezuela\, and Mexico. In 2003\, he retired from the U.S. Department of State with the rank of Career Ambassador\, the highest position in the Foreign Service\, and is currently a Senior Counselor of the Cohen Group\, a Washington-based international business consultancy. \nFollowing the keynote presentations\, Fred de Sam Lazaro\, Executive Director of the Under-Told Stories Project and correspondent for the PBS NewsHour\, will moderate a Q&A session with Ambassadors Bárcena and Davidow. \nConference Details\n\nRegistration includes continental breakfast\nConference Agenda\n\nNew Member Special\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the Basic level ($75) or above and receive one FREE admission to the conference. Sign up for the new member special here. \nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and the Under-Told Stories Project at The University of St. Thomas.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/12th-annual-great-decisions-conference-the-united-states-and-mexico-a-partnership-tested/
LOCATION:Carlson School of Management\, 3M Auditorium\, 321 19th Ave. South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Networking: Travel and Hispanic Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nEnjoy a pint and an evening of travel\, trivia\, and networking at our next young professionals event at La Doña Cervecería in Minneapolis. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, we’ll connect with others interested in international travel\, with a focus on Latin America\, and learn the top tips to seeing more of the world for less\, from the co-founders of Thrifty Traveler. \nThe evening will include a short presentation by Jared Kamrowski and Nick Serati of Thrifty Traveler\, a lightning round of Latin America-themed trivia\, and time for networking. \nDuring the event\, we’ll also give away a one-year subscription to Thrifty Traveler Premium\, which delivers 1-3 international flight deals each day directly to your email inbox. Must be present to win! \nRegistration includes one drink ticket and appetizers. \nAbout the Speakers\nJared Kamrowski and Nick Serati are co-founders of Thrifty Traveler\, a Minnesota-based organization with the goal to make travel affordable for everybody by helping people spend less and travel more. Jared launched Thrifty Traveler in 2015 after spending years traveling as a Certified Public Accountant. Through his work travel experiences\, Jared quickly became acquainted with various airline and hotel rewards programs and spent years researching travel points and miles. Co-founder Nick also traveled extensively for his previous job and successfully earned more than 5 million travel points by maximizing his spending. \nPresented in partnership with Thrifty Traveler.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/young-professionals-networking-travel-and-hispanic-heritage/
LOCATION:La Doña Cervecería\, 241 Fremont Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. This event is sold out.  \nAs the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State during the Obama-Trump presidential transition\, Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon\, Jr. had the ultimate insider’s view of the new administration’s shift in the United States’ foreign policy agenda. \nJoin us to hear Ambassador Shannon’s perspective on current foreign policy challenges and opportunities\, the Trump administration’s understanding of the world\, and its approach to promoting U.S. interests. The program will include a Q&A session with Ambassador Shannon\, moderated by Mary Curtin\, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nAbout the Speaker\nWith more than three decades of government service and diplomatic experience\, Ambassador Shannon most recently served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs\, the third highest-ranking position at the U.S. Department of State. Holding the personal rank of Career Ambassador\, he was the highest-ranking member of the United States Foreign Service\, the country’s professional diplomatic corps. During his tenure as Under Secretary\, Ambassador Shannon was in charge of bilateral and multilateral foreign policymaking and implementation\, and oversaw diplomatic activity globally and in missions to international organizations. He managed the State Department during the presidential transition\, led bilateral and strategic stability talks with the Russian Federation\, worked with allies to oversee Iranian compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action\, and expanded U.S. engagement in Central Asia\, among other things. \nPresented in partnership with the UnitedHealth Group and University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/american-foreign-policy-in-an-age-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:The Future We Want: The UN We Need
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nIn the coming years\, global issues such as climate change\, poverty and inequality\, migration and displacement\, and rapid changes in demography and technology will require cooperation across borders\, sectors\, and generations. The United Nations’ interconnected Sustainable Development Goals help address these global challenges and provide the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. But while collective action is needed\, the disconnect between people and institutions grows and multilateralism is being called into question. \nThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the UN\, which will inspire dialogues across the globe to collect diverse perspectives and creative ideas on what is needed to address emerging risks and opportunities and to navigate the gap between the world we want and where we are headed. \nJust in time for UN Day and to help kick off the 75th anniversary of the UN\, join us for a special reception and presentation by Stéphane Dujarric\, Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The evening will also include a Q&A session with Stephane and time for networking. \nAbout the Speaker\nStéphane Dujarric is the Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and also served as Spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Deputy Communications Director for Secretary-General Ban Kimoon. Prior to his current appointment\, Stéphane was Director of News and Media for the United Nations Department of Public Information\, where he oversaw the UN’s television\, radio\, and photo operations\, and coordinated the work of the main United Nations news sites\, operating in eight languages. His News and Media Division was responsible for media liaison and accreditation\, providing logistical support and information to the international press corps\, as well as coverage of official United Nations meetings\, producing written coverage for the media\, delegations and the general public. Prior to joining the United Nations\, Stéphane worked for ABC News television for close to ten years in various capacities in the network’s New York City\, London\, and Paris news bureaus. He traveled extensively on assignment to cover major stories throughout Europe\, Africa\, and the Middle East. Born in France\, Stéphane has been living in the United States for the most part of the last 40 years and is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. \nPresented in partnership with Citizens for Global Solutions Minnesota and the United Nations Association of Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/the-future-we-want-the-un-we-need/
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