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SUMMARY:Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to adewitt@globalminnesota with any questions or concerns.  \nInternational students and friends are invited to join Global Minnesota for a one-hour\, customized guided tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The tour will highlight unique international and local items from MIA’s incredible art collection. With more than 89\,000 pieces\, MIA’s collection represents every continent and over 5\,000 years of history. \nWeather permitting\, after the tour the group will have the option to walk to “Eat Street” (10-15 minute walk). Eat Street is an area known for its diverse selection of restaurants. Continue your exploration of local and international cultures with delicious food options including Mediterranean\, Vietnamese\, Mexican\, and everything in between. The event is free\, but registration is required. \n  \nAgenda:   \nMIA tour – 12:00 – 1:00 \nRegroup – 1:00 – 1:15 \nWalk to Eat Street – 1:15 \n  \nTransportation: \nThe Minneapolis Institute of Art is easily accessible by bus and car. Please reference the map and address at the bottom of the page. \n\nIf you have any questions about this event or require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact adewitt@globalminnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/tour-the-minneapolis-institute-of-art/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Institute of Art\, 2400 3rd Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. \nExplore the globe with the 2023 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! 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\, in partnership with Ecolab\, the Xcel Energy Foundation\, Ramsey County\, Travelers\, and RBC Wealth Management. \nUrban Expeditions are free and open to the public. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nGlobal Minnesota is proud to be a sponsor of the Landmark Center’s  Urban Expeditions series.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-scotland/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Philippines
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions.  \nJoin us for a kamayan\, a traditional feast from the Philippines in which no utensils are used. Lumpia (egg rolls)\, longaniza (sausages)\, ukoy (yam fritters)\, tocino (pork shoulder)\, tilapia\, and fresh fruit and veggies are displayed on banana leaves. \nHear from Sherwin Resurreccion\, one of Apoy’s owners\, about the kamayan tradition and the process of opening one of the first Filipino restaurants in the Twin Cities. \nRegistration includes a selection of appetizers and entrées\, light dessert\, and a soft drink. A cash bar will be available as well. See Apoy’s drink menu here. \nSpeaker: \nSherwin Resurreccion\, owner of Apoy
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-philippines/
LOCATION:Apoy\, 4301 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
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SUMMARY:What's Next for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy?
DESCRIPTION:This event is now AT CAPACITY. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions.  \nAmerica’s diplomatic options in the Indo-Pacific region are as strained as ever. Tensions around Taiwan\, electronic and aerial surveillance\, and concerns over an expanding Chinese sphere of influence have all coalesced to leave many wondering if a new Cold War is imminent between China and the United States. How can the U.S. navigate these difficult waters? What should America’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific look like? \nJoin Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for a discussion with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs\, Kin Moy. Mr. Moy is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and a career Foreign Service Officer. He will cover a wide range of topics including U.S. foreign policy in East Asia\, the U.S.-China relationship\, and Taiwan. Mr. Moy will offer an overview of his work and the major issues facing his department\, followed by a moderated Q&A session. \n  \nAbout Kin Moy:\nKin Moy is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP).  He has been a Foreign Service Officer for 31 years and is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service\, holding the personal rank of Career Minister.  Prior to assuming the duties of his current position\, he was the Senior Bureau Official of EAP and the Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.  His most recent diplomatic assignment abroad was Chief of Mission of the American Institute in Taiwan.  He has also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs\, with responsibility for China\, Mongolia\, and Taiwan.  He was Deputy Executive Secretary in the Office of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Director of the Executive Secretariat Staff in the Office of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.  In addition to his Washington assignments\, he has served in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing\, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul\, and the U.S. Consulate in Busan.  He has been selected twice for the Presidential Rank Award.  He graduated from Columbia University and the University of Minnesota\, and is a Mandarin and Cantonese speaker.  Mr. Moy is married to Kathy Chen and they have four children. \n \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org. The event will take place in the Josie Johnson Community Room (#180) at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs building. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, the University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies\, and the University of Minnesota China Center. Thanks to promotional sponsor the Minnesota China Business Council.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/whats-next-for-the-u-s-indo-pacific-strategy/
LOCATION:Humphrey School Johnson Community Room 180\, 301 S 19th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: China & the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:For the past ten years\, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the issue of Taiwan\, which has become even more relevant recently with the possibility that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may prompt China to take similar action regarding Taiwan. How will the United States engage a China which is increasingly seeking to expand its sphere of influence? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, and Edina Community Center. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses nine of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Global Minnesota facilitates one of the largest statewide Great Decisions programs in the country by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Join Global Minnesota and the Friends of the Edina Library at the Edina Community Center for an in-depth discussion of the tense relationship between the world’s two largest powers. \nKannan Solayappan\, presenter \nKannan Solayappan grew up in Chennai in Southern India and earned his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at a university in Bangalore. He then worked for 15 months in an Indian nylon factory as a graduate engineer. In the late 1980s\, he saw the promise of computers and went to Australia to study computer science\, graduating with a master’s in 1992. He then got married and came to work in the U.S. Starting as a software developer in the San Francisco Bay area\, he moved to Minnesota in 1998 and has been a software consultant here for over 20 years now. In these years he has worked in most of the major companies in Minnesota\, including IBM\, Mayo Clinic\, American Express\, Cargill\, 3M\, United Health Care\, Medtronic\, U.S. Bank and now Wells Fargo. He lives in Eagan with his wife\, Vallikannu\, who works as a banker in Wells Fargo. \nSpecial thanks to the Friends of the Edina Library for hosting this program. \nIf you would like to register\, please use the button below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-china-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Decarbonizing Minnesota with Business Finland
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. \nThis episode features Marika Ollaranta and Helena Saren from Business Finland\, which is dedicated to promoting Finland’s international business ties. They will be part of a delegation of Finnish businesses and the Ambassador of Finland visiting Minnesota in May focused on helping Minnesota businesses learn decarbonization best practices. \nInterested in meeting this delegation in May? Contact Corporate Relations Officer Steve Riedel to find opportunities for global access and exposure to meet your company’s Sustainable Development Goals. \n  \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \n  \nLinks\nGlobal Minnesota Corporate Membership \nBusiness Finland \nFinland Decarbonization Targets \nMinnesota 2040 Carbon Targets \n  \nThis interview was recorded on April 19\, 2023\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-decarbonizing-minnesota-with-business-finland/
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SUMMARY:Engaging the Diaspora to Rebuild Somalia
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nThe Department of Diaspora Affairs\, part of the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has recently developed its first ever Diaspora Policy. This is a significant national framework for engaging the Somali diaspora in contributing to the country’s humanitarian and development efforts. \nThe National Diaspora Policy provides a framework for engaging the diaspora in various sectors\, including education\, healthcare\, infrastructure\, and investment. It also aims to address the challenges faced by the diaspora in engaging with their homeland and seeks to create opportunities for them to contribute their skills\, expertise\, and resources.” \nBy creating partnerships and collaborations between the diaspora and government institutions\, the National Diaspora Policy can help to foster effective engagement and ensure that the contributions of the diaspora are maximized. It’s essential to recognize the critical role that the diaspora plays in the ongoing development and stability of Somalia and to create an enabling environment that supports their involvement. \nJoin Global Minnesota and Senior Advisor to Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Dept. of Diaspora Affairs\, Saciido Shaie to learn more about this new policy and what it means for the Somali community in Minnesota. We’ll also have an opportunity to discuss ongoing engagement for the greater diaspora community of Somali-Minnesotans. \n  \nYou’ll hear from an amazing line up of speakers including: \nCommunity Leader and Advisor to the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Saciido Shaie \nRichfield City Council member\, Simon Trautmann \nBrown Venture Group Co-Founder\, Dr. Chris Brooks \nNorth Central University president\, Scott Hagan \nWith special remarks from Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Abshir Omar Huruse. \nWe invite attendees to join for their presentations\, and enjoy conversation and networking with community members. There will also be an opportunity to submit questions to the guest speakers. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation or need more information\, please contact Saciido Shaie at saciido.shaie@gmail.com or our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org. \nThanks to event co-sponsors North Central University and Community Mediation and Restorative Services. Thanks to promotional sponsor Minnesota Africans United.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/engaging-the-diaspora-to-rebuild-somalia/
LOCATION:North Central University – Anderson Chapel\, 825 E 14th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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