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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Transatlantic Relations with the German Embassy
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration deadline is Saturday\, June 8! \nAs a major power in European affairs\, Germany plays a critical role in steering the transatlantic relationship. Join Global Minnesota and the Germanic-American Institute to hear insights from Rainer Breul\, head of the Political Department at the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C. He will join Irene Braam\, Executive Director of the Bertelsmann Foundation\, to discuss the U.S.-German relationship and its impact on the transatlantic political order. \nEvent Agenda\n11:00 Doors Open\, Networking\n11:15 Lunch is served\n11:30 Briefing begins followed by audience Q&A\n12:30 Event Concludes \nTickets: $25; includes lunch and a beverage \nREGISTER \nAbout the Speakers \nMr. Rainer Breul is Head of Political Affairs at the German Embassy. Prior to coming to Washington DC in July 2023\, he worked in Berlin as Head of the Europe Division of the Office of the Federal President (2020-2023) and Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal Foreign Office (2017-2020). His previous postings include three years as Political Counsellor and Spokesperson of the German Embassy in Pretoria\, South Africa (2014-2017)\, Political Advisor in the Office of Federal Foreign Minister (2011-2014)\, and Desk Officer for Europe and Global Affairs in the Policy Planning Staff of the Federal Foreign Office (2009-2011). He also worked as First Secretary at the German Permanent Representation to the European Union (2006-2009). Mr Breul holds a Masters Degree from the University Constance\, Germany (Politics and Management) and studied international relations at IEP Aix-enProvence\, France and the University of Warwick\, UK. He spent a year as an exchange student in Cullman\, Alabama (1996-1997) where he earned a High School Diploma. He is married and has three sons. \nIrene Braam joined the Bertelsmann Foundation as executive director. Irene is an experienced lawyer and media expert\, and worked for over ten years with the Bertelsmann company. She began as director of government relations of the Brussels Liaison Office in 2005 and became senior vice president of government relations in September 2011. Irene developed\, among other things\, a European platform for global discussion about the digital transformation of the media world. The series was held in Brussels\, Berlin\, Madrid and London. Not only did she represent and position Bertelsmann’s interests in the EU\, she also promoted Bertelsmann in other cultural and social events in Brussels\, such as UFA Film nights\, previews of Fremantle Media’s productions\, exhibitions and public panel discussions. After studying law at Maastricht University\, the Dutch native began her professional career in 1998 in the music industry. Irene was head of international\, legal and business affairs at Naïve Records in Paris\, in charge of business development for Midbar Tech Ltd. in Tel Aviv\, and served as both director of public policy and government affairs\, and director of legal and business affairs at the Universal Music Group in London and Brussels. \n\nPresented in partnership with the Bertelsmann Foundation and the Germanic-American Institute. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/lunch-learn-german-embassy-political-department/
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: NATO's Future
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman’s Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). \nThe North American Treaty Organization\, NATO\, was organized as a joint military defense force under the initiative of the United States to prevent the spread of Soviet communism in Europe after World War Two. \nSince the end of the Cold War in 1991\, the membership of the alliance has expanded from 19 to 32. \nThe Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24\, 2022\, turned out to be the best marketing opportunity for NATO since its formation on April 4\, 1949. In retrospect\, President Putin of Russia has inadvertently acted as the military organization’s best salesperson. Even the traditionally neutral countries of Finland and Sweden decided to join NATO out of the fear of possible Russian incursion into their territories. Why did this happen? \nHas the US policy of NATO expansion been effective or is it driving certain of its allies to move away and align themselves with Russia and its backers? \nJay Shahidi\, presenter \nMehr “Jay” Shahidi has been an international affairs researcher\, public speaker\, opinion writer\, lobbyist\, consultant and human rights activist since 1968 as well as a business owner since 1977 who now lives in Saint Louis Park. \nHe has published dozens of opinion articles and given over 1\,200 public speeches on social-political issues. Born in Tehran and a graduate of the University of Minnesota\, Mankato\, Jay is a private businessman with a lengthy history of advocacy and representation on a multitude of humanitarian boards. \nIn 2004\, Jay received the Minnesota State University\, Mankato’s Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award for his work on diplomacy and peace-building; public education; refugee assistance; landmines removal; population stabilization; environmental protection; economic development; and\, nuclear disarmament. His work continues today through M.J. Shahidi Business Consulting Co. which has provided organizing & management services to and advocacy for small business\, civic and charitable groups. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nIf you would like to register\, please RSVP to frontdesk@womansclub.org or click the link below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-natos-future/
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SUMMARY:Summer Fun at Hidden Beach
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students.  \nLooking for a relaxing Minnesota summertime experience? In the “land of 10\,000 lakes\,” you are never far from a beach in Minnesota. Join international and globally-minded college students for a fun summertime event at the beautiful Hidden Beach! Also called Cedar Lake East Beach\, this pristine waterfront is located at the east end of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. \nThere will be beach games\, relaxation\, new friends to make\, fun prizes to win\, and Minnesota memories to last all summer! Your free registration includes light snacks (chips & popsicles) and beverages (juice & soda) while supplies last. Please consider bringing additional snacks\, water bottler\, sunscreen\, and beach towel. \nAgenda:\n• 2:00 pm: Arrival and Check-in at Hidden Beach\n• 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Relax & Explore\n• 2:30 – 3:00 pm: Snack Time\n• 3:00 – 3:30 pm: Speed Friending\n• 3:30 – 4:50 pm: Beach Games\n• 4:55 – 5:00 pm: Group Picture \nIf you have questions\, require an accessibility accommodation\, or if you are ISSS staff who would like to join\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/summer-fun-at-hidden-beach/
LOCATION:Cedar Lake East Beach\, 2000 S Uptown Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Midsommar Networking
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is $10 for Global Minnesota members and $20 for non-members.  \nAre you ready for Summer\, or Sommar as it is called in Sweden? Celebrate Sweden’s Midsommar holiday on June 20 with Global Minnesota and Corporate Member Axis Communications. Headquartered in Lund\, Sweden\, Axis Communications will open their remarkable Experience Center at Mall of America for a networking gathering. \nIn addition to meeting Global Minnesota Corporate Members and others from Minnesota’s business community\, you’ll also learn more about this Swedish company’s leading security technology and learn how they use AI tools to meet the global challenge of promoting safer\, more secure spaces. \nLook around you in nearly any setting\, whether it’s a commercial space\, healthcare environment\, shopping center\, and more\, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter Axis Communications products and solutions. Axis Communications is a proud new member of Global Minnesota in 2024 and team members will be on hand to share more about Axis’ products and solutions. \nNew! Global Minnesota is also pleased to now partner with Norway House and their own business promotion program BARN\, Business Accelerator Resources Network. BARN will present briefly on their services and will bring along their own Nordic-focused business community. \nTicket price includes beverages and appetizers. Discounted admission open to Global Minnesota members and employees of Global Minnesota Corporate Members. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation or need more information\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/midsommar-networking/
LOCATION:Mall of America\, 2131 Lindau Lane\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Bangladesh to Mankato with Classroom Connection
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota’s Classroom Connection program inspires our littlest learners with fun and interactive lessons about a country’s culture\, language\, and daily life. International volunteers from all over the world go to elementary and middle school classrooms to spark global curiosity about people from other countries. Global Minnesota recently expanded this program to Mankato\, Minnesota\, further increasing our reach across the state. \nOn this episode\, we are joined by Angie Davis\, a kindergarten teacher with Washington Elementary School in Mankato\, Nowrin Koly\, a Classroom Connection volunteer from Bangladesh\, and Madeline Wildeson\, Assistant Director for Retention at the Kearney International Center at MSU Mankato. They participated in our pilot program to expand Classroom Connection to Mankato and have joined to talk about their background and experiences with the program. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nClassroom Connection Program \nThis interview was recorded on June 17\, 2024\, 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-bangladesh-to-mankato-with-classroom-connection/
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SUMMARY:U.S. Policy in Africa with Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. This event is AT CAPACITY and registration is now closed. \nWith nearly 1.5 billion people\, Africa has a young\, rapidly rising population\, coupled with an abundance of natural resources\, access to key minerals for the green economy and a growing importance in the geopolitical balance of power. Join Global Minnesota to hear from the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs\, Molly Phee\, as she discusses U.S. policy toward this vital region. \nAssistant Secretary Phee brings a wealth of experience to her understanding of this vast and diverse continent\, comprising over 50 countries and numerous cultures\, languages and geographies. She will outline the current approach to U.S.-Africa relations and share her experiences building bridges of understanding and economic prosperity with people across Africa. Minnesota’s significant and vibrant African diaspora add to the importance and relevance of understanding this crucial relationship. \n“As the only region forecasted to have a growing working-age population in the coming decades\, Africa and its people will become increasingly influential in an otherwise ageing global economy.” — The Economist \nAbout Assistant Secretary Phee: \nMolly Phee\, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister Counselor\, was sworn in as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs on September 30\, 2021. She most recently served as the Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. She was U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan from 2015-2017. She previously served as Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, and as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally she was the Acting Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs\, as well as Deputy Security Council Coordinator at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations\, handling UN engagement in Africa and the Middle East for both portfolios. \nEarlier in her career\, Phee served on the National Security Council as Director for Iraq and as the Senior Civilian Representative of the Coalition Provisional Authority to Maysan Province\, Iraq. She began her career at the U.S. Embassy in Amman\, Jordan\, and worked at U.S. Embassies in Cairo\, Egypt and Kuwait City\, Kuwait. A native of Chicago\, she is a graduate of Indiana University and earned a Master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. She has received the Distinguished Honor Award\, the Robert C. Frasure Memorial Award for conflict resolution and peacemaking\, the Baker-Wilkins Award for Outstanding Deputy Chief of Mission\, the Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award\, the Order of the British Empire Award\, and a Presidential Rank Award. She speaks Arabic. \nRegistration is required for all attendees. Due to limited capacity\, we will not be able to accommodate walk-in registrations. If you have questions about your registration status\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org \nPublic registration opens June 14. Not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please email info@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-s-policy-in-africa-with-assistant-secretary-phee/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Cowles Auditorium\, 301 19th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, 55455
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