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SUMMARY:How to Strengthen Your Career Story
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and is open to Minnesota college students.  \nUniversity students are often busy with numerous activities\, from coursework to student organizations\, volunteering\, research\, employment and more. Learn how to use those experiences to boost your career story in an interactive webinar organized by Global Minnesota and UMN Career Services. \nThis session will feature a panel of international alumni and community professionals who will share which life experiences have the most career value and how to translate those to job applications and interviews. Sign up today and take the next step on your career journey. \nPanelists \n\nLaura Masica: Former Vice President\, People Experience at Daikin Applied Americas; former Senior Curriculum Lead and HR Manager at Cargill \nRasto Nichta: Global Business Development Executive – Former Senior Director\, International Business/EMEA and Business Development\, M&A at The Toro Company \nNilceia Anderson: Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter – Workforce Development Recruitment/Retention Coordinator at Osseo Area Schools; former Talent Acquisition Consultant at the University of Minnesota \nAnna Diagne Sene: Master of Public Policy Graduate Student\, Macalester International Alumna\n\nThank you University of Minnesota for your partnership in this event. \nThis program is directed towards new and returning international college students enrolled in any university or college program in Minnesota.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/how-to-strengthen-your-career-story/
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SUMMARY:2026 China Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nThe U.S.-China relationship drives international commerce and significantly impacts global security. Join us for the 2026 China Town Hall: Local Connections\, National Reflections\, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted by the University of Minnesota China Center and Global Minnesota. \nThe program will feature a live webcast with Sarah Beran\, former Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and Stephen Biegun\, former Deputy Secretary of State. The livestream will be followed by an on-site discussion with Kevin Luo\, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. \nSpeaker\nProfessor Kevin Luo \nKevin Luo is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities. His primary research agenda focuses on state capacity and the construction of state power in China and Asia\, drawing insights from both historical and contemporary perspectives. His broader interests also include authoritarianism and democratization\, development and security in East Asia\, and contemporary politics in China and Taiwan. \nPresented in partnership with The University of Minnesota China Center. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2026-china-town-hall/
LOCATION:University International Center\, 331 SE 17th Ave #100\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Lithuania with Consul General Jablonskas
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nMinnesota and Lithuania share more than cold winters and a landscape shaped by lakes and forests. Both places are defined by strong agricultural traditions\, resilient communities\, and a growing focus on innovation and regional partnerships. \nJoin Global Minnesota for a presentation by the Consul General of Lithuania in Chicago\, Regimantas Jablonskas. He will outline Lithuania’s current economic priorities\, its role in the European Union\, and the growing trade ties between Minnesota and Lithuania. \nGlobal Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.  \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today. \nAbout the Speaker: Consul General Regimantas Jablonskas\nRegimantas Jablonskas has served as the Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago since September 2024\, leading the mission’s efforts to strengthen U.S.-Lithuanian relations in the Midwest. Prior to his current appointment\, he held senior diplomatic roles including Ambassador-at-Large in the Policy Planning Department at the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2017-2024. His career also includes service as Consul General in Almaty\, Kazakhstan from 2015-2017\, Deputy Director of External Economic Relations from 2008-2015\, and postings in Norway and Ukraine. With a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vilnius University\, he brings deep expertise in foreign policy\, economic relations\, and multilateral engagement to his role. \nRegister Here \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/spotlight-on-lithuania-with-consul-general-jablonskas/
LOCATION:Saint Paul College\, Rm 1508\, 235 Marshall Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nExplore cultures of the world with the 2026 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series continues by celebrating the culture of Uruguay. Experience the vibrancy of authentic music\, food\, dance\, and crafts in this immersive\, family-friendly event while learning more about the world from right here in St. Paul. \nUrban Expeditions are free and open to the public. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, Travelers\, and Xcel Energy Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-uruguay/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions Conference: Ruptured Alliances & the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. \nWith traditional alliances shifting around the world\, some nations may reconsider their nuclear options as a means of ensuring their security. What are the implications for nuclear proliferation around the world? \nTo explore this pressing issue\, join Global Minnesota at the annual Great Decisions Conference on April 14. Featuring a top level keynote\, expert presentations and in-depth discussions\, this half-day event will bring together Minnesota’s global community to discuss “Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation.” \nFormer U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control Rose Gottemoeller\, chief U.S. negotiator of the New START arms control treaty\, will deliver the keynote address. She brings a depth of experience and leadership from positions including\, Deputy Secretary General of NATO\, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security\, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control\, Verification\, and Compliance. Gottemoeller currently serves as the William J. Perry Lecturer at Stanford University. \nRegister \nConference Agenda:\n\n8:00 am: Registration Open\n8:00: Coffee and Networking\n8:45: Conference Program Begins\n\nIntroduction by Global Minnesota President Phil Hansen\nPrimer: “Regulating Nuclear Weapons”\nKeynote by Rose Gottemoeller\, Stanford University\, followed by Q&A\nBreak\nPanel Discussion: “Allies\, Alliances\, and Threats”\n\n\n12:00 pm: Conference Concludes\n\nSpeaker Bios \nThank you to the Foreign Policy Association for sponsoring this event. \nThank you also to the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for partnership on the conference. \nFor accessibility questions or for university or high school classes wishing to attend\, please contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-conference-ruptured-alliances-nuclear-proliferation/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Iran at a Crossroads with Dr. Vali Nasr
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. Registration is now closed. Pre-registration is required to attend the event and walk-in registration will not be accepted. \nSince the 1979 Revolution\, Iran has remained one of the most complex and consequential foreign policy challenges facing the United States. Military strikes by the U.S. and Israel have brought renewed urgency to understanding Iran’s strategic posture as the conflict continues to impact regional security\, global commerce\, and international alliances. \nJoin Global Minnesota for a conversation with Dr. Vali Nasr\, a leading authority on Iran and the Middle East. Drawing on lessons from his new book Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History\, Dr. Nasr will explore the political evolution of the Islamic Republic and examine how its internal dynamics\, regional ambitions\, and strategic calculations may shape the course of current conflicts and security around the world. Dr. Nasr will be joined in conversation with Arshad Mohammed\, Senior Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nCopies of Dr. Nasr’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nThank you to the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for their help with this event. \nGlobal Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.  \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Vali Nasr\nVali Nasr is the Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)\, and Non-Resident Senior Advisor in the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He served as the eighth Dean of Johns Hopkins SAIS between 2012 and 2019 and served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan\, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke between 2009 and 2011. \nHe has advised senior American policymakers\, world leaders\, and businesses\, including the President\, Secretary of State\, senior members of Congress\, and presidential campaigns. He has written for New York Times\, Foreign Affairs\, Financial Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and The Washington Post\, among others. \nProfessor Nasr serves as the co-director of the SAIS Rethinking Iran Initiative at Johns Hopkins University\, the leading hub for fostering a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of contemporary Iran and its regional influence within academia and the public sphere. He is a member of the International Board of Advisors of the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University\, the International Board of Advisors at the American University of Beirut\, the Global Board of Trustees of Asia Society\, and he is on the Board of Advisors of Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. He has been the recipient of grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation\, the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation\, and the Social Science Research Council\, and was named a 2006 Carnegie Scholar\, and held the 2024-25 Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. \nHe received his B.A. from Tufts University in International Relations summa cum laude and was initiated into Phi Beta Kappa in 1983. He earned his Master’s from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in international economics and Middle East studies in 1984\, and his Ph.D. from MIT in political science in 1991. \nModerator: Arshad Mohammed\nArshad Mohammed is a senior fellow in the global policy area. Before joining Humphrey\, he spent 35 years as a reporter for Reuters\, serving as a correspondent in New York\, Paris\, Algiers\, and Washington\, DC\, where he covered the White House and State Department and served as diplomatic correspondent. \nHe was in the classroom on 9/11 when then-President George W. Bush learned of the second plane to hit the World Trade Center; at the United Nations when former Secretary of State Colin Powell presented the report that led America into war in Iraq in 2003; and in Vienna when the Iran nuclear deal was struck in 2015. \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/iran-at-a-crossroads-with-dr-vali-nasr/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Cowles Auditorium\, 301 19th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: U.S. Engagement with Africa
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nNearly half of the world’s population will reside in Africa by the end of the century. In addition\, the continent’s wide variety of natural resources has placed Africa at the center of intense competition between the U.S. and China. What could the U.S. strategy toward this critical region look like? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, the Edina Community Center\, and Global Minnesota. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most timely foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates discussion groups across the state\, providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and offering Great Decisions books produced by the Foreign Policy Association. \nGary Prevost\, presenter \nGary Prevost is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University and Research Associate and Honorary Professor at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.  He is the author or co-editor of close to twenty books and over 100 academic articles on a range of international subjects. He has taught courses on international relations for fifty years and is regular lecturer in the Great Decisions program of Global Minnesota. \nRegister \nInterested in joining or starting a Great Decisions discussion group? Listen to our past podcast episode to learn how!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-u-s-engagement-with-africa/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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