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SUMMARY:2022 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now closed. Please email info@globalminnesota.org or call 612-625-1662 for questions. \nDo you have what it takes to be Minnesota’s next global trivia champion? Join us as we celebrate the in-person return of Community WorldQuest on December 2! Gather your friends to assemble a team for our popular annual battle of international wits. Topics will feature national flags\, capitals\, geography\, people in the news\, current events\, and topics from our Global Connect newsletter. Study up on past issues of the Global Connect here! \nSpace is limited\, so sign up today. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with amazing teammates. \nEvent Details\n\nRegistration is available for teams of up to 8 or individuals who want to be placed on a team.\nDiscount for Global Minnesota members (at least one participant on a team needs to be a member to receive member group rate).\nNew location: Humphrey School of Public Affairs\nMPR’s Tom Crann will be returning as Emcee!\nPrizes for the winning teams and Best Team Spirit will be awarded.\nCheck-in and dinner from Afro Deli will start at 6:00 pm with the competition kicking off at 7:00 pm.\nHigh school\, college and university students can play for a discounted price. See below and bring your ID.\nThis year\, the competition will be conducted via either Kahoot! or MyQuiz\, which don’t allow for any scoring challenges. Scoring is automatic and final.\n\nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Global Programs and Strategy Alliance. \nThanks to 2022 WorldQuest sponsor Horton.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2022-worldquest-international-trivia-competition/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Global Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Anna DeWitt at adewitt@globalminnesota.org with any questions.  \nInternational students and friends are invited to join Global Minnesota for a holiday celebration at the Union Depot and European Christmas Market in Downtown St. Paul. On Saturday\, December 3 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\, explore all the European Christmas Market has to offer including festive food\, warm drinks\, and local vendors selling handcrafted items in a traditional European market setting. The Union Depot’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will happen next to the European Christmas Market at 7:00 PM\, accompanied by live entertainment. Admission to the Union Depot and European Christmas Market is free. \nWant to stay past 7:30 PM? This is a great opportunity to explore Downtown St. Paul! Several other holiday-themed attractions are located within walking distance of the Union Depot and European Christmas Market. Starting at 7:30 PM the Union Depot will host a free indoor movie showing of “Elf”. Other options include the Glow Festival located at CHS Field (6 minute walk)\, which features a large interactive walk-through light display. Tickets for the Glow Festival can be purchased online. Alternatively\, you can create your own walking tour to see the holiday lights. Check out the decorated trees in Mears Park (4 minute walk) and Rice Park in front of the historic Landmark Center (15 minute walk). \nTransportation: A Global Minnesota group will meet outside of the European Christmas Market around 5:30 PM. The Union Depot is easily accessible by public transportation including several bus lines and the Metro Green Line. Parking is also available. Click Here for more information about public transportation. \nContact Anna (adewitt@globalminnesota.org) with questions.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-holiday-gathering/
LOCATION:European Christmas Market\, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Democracy\, Human Rights\, and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Conversation with Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nJoin Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for a wide-ranging discussion of U.S. efforts to promote democracy and protect human rights around the globe. \nAs Under Secretary for Civilian Security\, Democracy\, and Human Rights\, Uzra Zeya leads global diplomatic efforts to strengthen democracy\, advance universal human rights\, support refugees and humanitarian relief\, promote rule of law and counternarcotics cooperation\, fight corruption and intolerance\, prevent armed conflict\, and eliminate human trafficking. In addition\, she serves as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues\, leading U.S. efforts to support the human rights and meet the humanitarian needs of the Tibetan people and preserve their unique cultural\, religious\, and linguistic identity. \nAbout the Speaker: \nUzra Zeya was sworn as Under Secretary for Civilian Security\, Democracy\, and Human Rights by Secretary Blinken July 14\, 2021.  She leads global diplomatic efforts to strengthen democracy\, advance universal human rights\, support refugees and humanitarian relief\, promote rule of law and counternarcotics cooperation\, fight corruption and intolerance\, prevent armed conflict\, and eliminate human trafficking.  In December\, 2021\, Secretary Blinken announced her designation to serve concurrently as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues\, for which she leads U.S. efforts to support the human rights and meet the humanitarian needs of the Tibetan people and preserve their unique cultural\, religious\, and linguistic identity.   \n \nUnder Secretary Zeya brings to these roles over three decades of diplomatic and leadership acumen at the intersection of international peace\, security\, and human rights.  From 2019 to 2021\, she served as president and CEO of the Alliance for Peacebuilding\, a non-partisan global network of more than 130 organizations working in more than 180 countries to end conflict by peaceful means.  During her 27-year Foreign Service career\, Zeya served as Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge d’Affaires in Paris; Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy\, Human Rights\, and Labor; Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of State; and served in Syria\, Egypt\, Oman\, Jamaica\, and in various policy roles at the Department of State.  Zeya speaks Arabic\, French and Spanish. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Committee on Foreign Relations Minnesota. \nASL interpretation provided. If you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Program Director Tim Odegard at todegard@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/democracy-human-rights-and-u-s-foreign-policy-a-conversation-with-under-secretary-uzra-zeya/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Cowles Auditorium\, 301 19th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Podcast Special: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates
DESCRIPTION:In a new series of audio conversations\, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. \nIn this first podcast interview\, Nick is joined by Yigit Ates\, Director of Commodity Exchanges at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye. Mr. Ates recently visited Minnesota as part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. For his visit\, Global Minnesota created a custom itinerary including meetings with Ecolab\, General Mills\, Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy\, Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, Minnesota Farm Bureau\, Partners in Food Solutions\, Second Harvest Food Bank\, and the University of Minnesota Extension. His visiting group included agriculture and trade specialists from nearly a dozen countries including Botswana\, Bulgaria\, Nigeria\, Peru\, Uruguay\, and Uzbekistan. \nGlobal Minnesota was honored to host these professionals participating in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. \n  \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nUnable to listen to the podcast? You can also read the computer-generated transcript here: \nYigit Ates Agriculture In Turkiye Transcript \nAbout Yigit Ates\nMr. Yigit Ates is the Director for Agriculture and Livestock at the Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges. Mr. Ates works closely with the Turkish government to promote trade and agricultural interests on behalf of the industry\, with the goal of increasing agricultural trade and solving market access and policy issues. \nLinks\nGlobal Minnesota Professional Exchanges \nState Department International Visitor Leadership Program \nEcolab \nGeneral Mills \nInstitute for Agriculture & Trade Policy \nPartners in Food Solutions \nMinnesota Department of Agriculture \nUniversity of Minnesota Extension \nHmong Village Market \n  \nThis interview was recorded on November 15\, 2022\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. Registration is not needed for this program. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/agriculture-in-turkiye-with-yigit-ates/
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