Culture Through Cuisine: Italian Aperitivo
2019-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Italian Eatery, 4724 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55407
This program is SOLD OUT.
There is no better way to explore our Year of Italy than indulging in one of the cornerstones of Italian culture: its cuisine. Although Italy is home to a variety of regional culinary variations, quality and simplicity of ingredients are common threads that link the Tuscan countryside to Sicilian coastlines. Whether it’s pasta alla norma, pesce, focaccia, tiramisu, or of course, pizza, Italy’s rich culinary tradition is interpreted and enjoyed around the world.
Since opening in 2016, Italian Eatery, or ie, has quickly become a fixture in South Minneapolis, offering a fresh take on Italian cuisine rooted in seasonal and local ingredients. Italian Eatery’s ambiance captures the warmth of a rustic Umbrian farmhouse, and the 10,000 corks that line the dining room walls are a testament to the devotion and passion of owners Vanessa and Eric Carrara.
Join us for a special Culture Through Cuisine at the Italian Eatery as we experience the traditional Italian Aperitivo (happy hour). The evening will consist of heavy hors d’oeuvres of charcuterie and cheese, roman meatballs, short ribs, calamari fritti, bacon-wrapped dates, bruschetta, and tiramisu. Guests will also receive one complimentary craft cocktail of their choice.
Registration includes food, non-alcoholic beverages, tax, and gratuity. Advance registration and prepayment required.
Event vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.
Photo credit: Italian Eatery
Presented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

2019 Ambassador Awards Luncheon
2019-11-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Minikahda Club, 3205 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN, 55416
Online registration is closed. If you have questions about space availability, please call us at 612.625.1662.
You are cordially invited to our annual Ambassador Awards luncheon. Please join us as we honor this year’s recipients:

Bill George and Warren Staley

Bill George’s (Medtronic) and Warren Staley’s (Cargill) commitment to the inauguration of Global Minnesota’s Corporate Member program provided leadership in building critical relationships with Minnesota’s business community. They recognized the importance of growing Minnesota’s international profile and building global opportunities across the state. In addition, each has committed personally to the mission of the organization and actively engaged in the ongoing work of Global Minnesota.
Funds given in honor of Bill George and Warren Staley will be added to the Global Minnesota Distinguished Ambassador Fund, which makes it possible to bring high-level dignitaries and speakers to Minnesota to engage with our community.
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About William W. (Bill) George
Bill George is a Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School and is the former Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic. He is the author of Discover Your True North and The Discover Your True North Fieldbook, Authentic Leadership, True North, Finding Your True North, 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis and True North Groups. Bill has previously served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, Mayo Clinic, ExxonMobil, Target, Novartis and The World Economic Forum USA. In 2014, the Franklin Institute presented Bill with the Bower Award for Business Leadership. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2012 and was named one of “Top 25 Business Leaders of the Past 25 Years” by PBS. Mr. George received his BSIE with high honors from Georgia Tech, his MBA with high distinction from Harvard University, where he was a Baker Scholar. He has received honorary PhDs from Georgia Tech, Mayo Medical School, University of St. Thomas, Augsburg College, and Bryant University.
About Warren Staley
Warren Staley is a Founder and Partner of O’Brien-Staley Partners and is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cargill. He joined Cargill as a trainee in 1969 and held various merchandising and administrative positions in corn milling in the U.S. and in Europe and was head of Cargill in Argentina, president of Worldwide Feed, and president of North America and Latin America. He is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the current Board Chair of Music Academy of the West. Warren previously served on several boards including U.S. Bancorp, Target, Opportunity International, Minnesota Early Education Foundation, and the Greater Twin Cities United Way, where he and his wife Mary Lynn served as Co-Chairs for the 2002 Campaign. Warren received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University and his MBA from Cornell University.

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Information Wars
2019-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made disinformation even more pervasive and pernicious. During the final three years of the Obama administration, author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel was on the front lines of this new global information war. Tasked with unpacking, disproving, and combating both ISIS’s messaging and Russian disinformation over the years, Richard also witnessed the use of disinformation with American voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Join us for a conversation with author Richard Stengel as he discusses his new book, “Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It,” and walks us through the ongoing battle with disinformation and its impact on global society. The program will include a Q&A session with Richard, moderated by Euan Kerr, MPR News reporter.
Following the program, Richard will sign copies of his book “Information Wars,” which can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound, and will be available for purchase at the event through Magers & Quinn Booksellers.
About the Speaker
Author Richard Stengel is an NBC/MSNBC analyst in New York. Previously, he was the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and the editor of TIME. From 1992 to 1994, he collaborated with Nelson Mandela on the South African leader’s autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom.” Richard later wrote “Mandela’s Way,” a New York Times best-seller, on his experience working with Mandela. He is the author of several other books, including “January Sun,” about life in a small South African town, as well as “You’re Too Kind: A Brief History of Flattery.”
Global Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library and Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, and cosponsored by:

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Nuclear Negotiations - Back to the Future?
2019-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Nuclear weapons have not gone away, and the Trump administration has brought a new urgency, if not a new approach, to dealing with them. The President has met with Vladimir Putin as the New Start Treaty with Russia comes up for renewal in 2021, the first presidential summit ever with Kim Jong-un occurred to discuss denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, and President Trump has decertified the Obama nuclear deal with Iran.
Join us for a conversation with Raymond Kuo, Executive Director of the Midwest International Policy Institute, on the future of U.S. nuclear arms control negotiations and whether the “art of the deal” can be used to stabilize our nuclear future.
About the Speaker
Raymond Kuo is the Executive Director of the Midwest International Policy Institute, a Twin Cities-based think tank that develops state and regional-level solutions to international trade and migration challenges. Previously, Raymond was Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, SUNY’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy. He also worked for the National Democratic Institute as a Program Officer overseeing political party development projects in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa, as well as for the United Nations and the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan as a foreign policy analyst and organizational strategist. He has held short-term positions at the International Center for Transitional Justice, the Natural Resource Governance Institute, the Taipei Times newspaper, and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, among others. Raymond holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University, an MSc. from the London School of Economics, and a B.A. from Wesleyan University.
Global Conversations in St. Paul is presented in partnership with Landmark Center.

2019 CHINA Town Hall
2019-11-18 16:00 - 19:00 | McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Join us at the 2019 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center.
This national day of programming provides Americans across the U.S. and beyond the opportunity to discuss Sino-U.S. issues in the relationship with leading experts. This year’s program will feature a local presentation by Chang Wang, Senior Partner for Immigration and Art Law, Kingsfield Law Office, and a live webcast moderated by George Stephanopoulos, Chief Anchor of ABC News, and with:

Stephen Orlins, President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
Dr. Melanie Hart, Senior Fellow and Director for China policy at the Center for American Progress
Dr. Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation Professor of international management and Faculty Director of action learning at Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Ely Ratner, Executive Vice President and Director of studies at the Center for a New American Security

The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeurves.
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Presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center.

2019 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
2019-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
This event is SOLD OUT.
It’s that time of year! Pull together a team (up to 8 people) for our popular annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest. Join the fun and enjoy a lively evening of international trivia covering flags, capitals, geography, people in the news, current events, and Global Minnesota’s focus country – Italy.
Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with stellar teammates.
We’re excited to welcome back Tom Crann, host of All Things Considered for MPR News, as emcee and Tom Hanson, former Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Alworth Institute, as “Arbitrator in Residence.”
Event Details

New! Purchase raffle tickets ($10 each) for a chance to win great prizes including a Delta Air Lines voucher good for one domestic flight, a South African wine basket, and more!
Prizes for the winning teams, Best Team Costume, and Best Team Spirit will be awarded.
Light dinner provided. Cash bar available, beginning at 6:30 pm.
College and university students can play for a discounted price. See below and bring your ID.

Thanks to Premier Sponsor

Presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Global Programs and Strategy Alliance.
