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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.
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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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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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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. 
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