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SUMMARY:2021 Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is for high school students only! \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. And this year’s competition will be VIRTUAL! \nThe winning team will represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented virtually by the World Affairs Councils of America\, on April 17\, 2021. \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete\nThis year’s competition will be VIRTUAL! Details on how to access the event and the game instructions will be sent closer to the event date.\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 3 teams of 4 students.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school\, $100 Amazon gift card for each team member\, and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in April.\nAdditional prize drawings throughout the event.\nTeam Spirit Award: The chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! [NO LONGERT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS- THANK YOU]\nAccess the Study Guide.\nReview the 2021 topics.\n\nREGISTER YOUR SCHOOL! \n\nSpace is limited\, be sure to register early! Questions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with Delta Air Lines\, Mall of America\, and the World Affairs Councils of America. \n 
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations DIGITAL: Women Powering Africa's Recovery\, with Efe Ukala
DESCRIPTION:Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women\, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering women entrepreneurs is one key to women realizing their full economic potential. \nThis March we celebrate International Women’s Day with a special presentation honoring women business owners. \nEfe Ukala is the founder of ImpactHER\, an international nonprofit helping African female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of globally competitive businesses. She will present the results of ImpactHER’s 2020 survey of the effects of Covid-19 on female business owners throughout Africa. In addition\, she will describe specific steps taken by some entrepreneurs who transformed their businesses into stronger\, more resilient enterprises. \nThis event will be livestreamed\, with links provided to registrants. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nEfe Ukala is an experienced private equity lawyer. She has extensive exerience in public investments arising out of frontier markets. Ms. Ukala received her A.B. from the University of Chicago and her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law. She was an elected member of the board of the University of Chicago Black Alumni Association and Vice President of the Association of Black Women Attorneys NYC. \nPresented in partnership with TeamWomen\, Bountifield International\, Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Landmark Center\, Edina Senior Center\, Friends of the Edina Library\, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education\, Plymouth Library\, and Washburn Library. \n  \nIf you are registering from outside the United States please register HERE. If you are registering from within the United States\, please submit the form below.  \n  \n\n \n 
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition Virtual: Spain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – offered virtually! This event begins online on March 7 and is available through March 21. \nDesigned 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 to virtually travel to Spain in early March. Global Minnesota is proud to co-sponsor this event.  \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.
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series starts with a virtual visit from three Humphrey Fellows. \nThe second event\, scheduled for April 14\, will feature four additional speakers. \nLearn about their professional work\, countries\, and cultures! We will have time for a Q&A at the end of the session. \nThe Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing designated nations and emerging democracies to the United States for a year of academic study\, related professional experience\, and cultural exchange. Fellows learn about the U.S. cultural\, political\, and economic systems and further develop a sense of the global context in which they and their countries operate. \nThis event is available to members of Global Minnesota who pre-registered. The program begins at 12:00 noon here:  ZOOM link. \nAbout the Speakers\n\nDanish Ali Bhutto of Pakistan\, Law and Human Rights: Mr. Bhutto has worked at the Parliament of Pakistan for more than 7 years on parliamentary research\, speech writing\, program management and human rights. During his Fellowship period\, he plans to improve his advocacy\, research\, and human rights knowledge and skills to achieve better policy results for women and youth issues in Pakistan.\nAmedeea-Viorica Enache of Romania\, Economic Development: Ms. Enache serves as the Executive Director of Estuar Foundation\, an NGO that provides social and advocacy services to adults with mental health disabilities. During her Fellowship period\, she hopes to learn innovative approaches to deliver social services to persons with mental health disabilities in Romania.\nJeza Mae Sarah Sanchez of Philippines\, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration: Ms. Sanchez heads the Regional Legal Service and the Program Development Divisions of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Northern Mindanao. She also leads a 30-person team using data analytics to optimize jail operations and address overcrowding.\n\n  \nRegister to engage in this exciting member-only opportunity. Not a member? Visit here to join! \nThis event will be livestreamed\, with links provided to registrants. \n 
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