Suda Ishida

Dr. Suda Ishida is professor of Communication Studies and the director of the Certificate in International Journalism program. Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Suda worked as a teacher in an Indochinese refugee camp run by the United Nations High...

Leon Rodrigues

Dr. Leon Rodrigues has been involved as a Diversity Professional, Administrator and an Associate Professor in Higher Education institutions for the last 14 years. He is a trained and registered Qualified Administrator/Coach for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and the...

Podcast Special: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates

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. In this first podcast interview,...

Global Conversations: India and Pakistan

Hear University of St. Thomas Professor Dr. Arijit Mazumdar discuss what's next for India-Pakistan relations and their growing conflict over the mountainous Kashmir region About Dr. Arijit Mazumdar Dr. Arijit Mazumdar is a professor at the University of St. Thomas...

Podcast Episode: Event Preview — Humanitarian Response in Somalia

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. On this episode, we are...

Podcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups

Global Minnesota's Great Decisions program features grassroots discussion groups where people from all over the state get together in their communities to talk about the big foreign policy issues of our time. Groups are made up of all different backgrounds...

Global Conversations: Global Health – Progress and Challenges

Hear Paurvi Bhatt, Vice President of Medtronic Philanthropy and President of Medtronic Foundation, discuss the world’s historic health gains and emerging challenges. About the Paurvi Bhatt As Vice President of Medtronic Philanthropy and President of Medtronic Foundation, Paurvi Bhatt leads the...

Podcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups

Global Minnesota's Great Decisions program features grassroots discussion groups where people from all over the state get together in their communities to talk about the big foreign policy issues of our time. Groups are made up of all different backgrounds...

Annual Gala

Thank you for supporting this year's Gala! Dress up, invite your friends, and enjoy an entertaining evening of connecting with the world. And of course, the night wouldn’t be complete without the added attraction of our Tour the World Auction....

Public Events Internship

Global Minnesota’s public and community programs address current international issues in a number of formats including breakfast and lunch meetings, evening receptions, seminars, symposia, roundtables, and discussion groups. Continuing programs include WorldQuest trivia competition, Global Conversations at the Hennepin County...

Administration Internship

The administration team provides support to other areas of the organization, serves as a face to the public, and generally keeps Global Minnesota’s office running smoothly. An administrative internship may involve work in any of the diverse areas that fall...

Order 2022 Great Decisions Materials

Instructions: Please calculate the total for your order based on the prices below. Enter the total in the Payment Amount box below, then complete the rest of the form. Limited supply – books are available while supplies last. Great Decisions...

Ross Wilson

Ambassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and a visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University. Over the course of a thirty year career in the US Foreign Service, he served as American...

Global Social with International Women of Courage

Global Minnesota is proud to host the following two recipients of this year's U.S. Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award. Yezidi activist and gynecologist, Dr. Nagham Nawzat Hasan from Iraq, has dedicated her career to promoting equality for women,...

Academic WorldQuest Registration

Register your students today! This year's competition will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Location details coming soon. FREE to compete. Each high school can register up to 4 teams of 4 students for the in-person event on a...

Continue to Experience the World

Your support means the world to us.  Thank you for renewing your membership! Your tax-deductible gift supports everything we do at Global Minnesota to power important conversations and connect Minnesota to the world. Questions or want to purchase a gift...

Global Social with International Women of Courage

Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. Global Minnesota is proud to host the following two recipients of this year’s U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Sister Carolin Tahhan...

Database Internship

Global Minnesota uses the Raiser’s Edge database software to track our relationships with donors and other contacts. We’re seeking an intern to assist our Database Coordinator in (1) recording new donations and contacts as they arise, (2) creating queries to...

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Online registrations for STP Global Conversations: Afghanistan and Pakistan are closed.  Walk-ins are welcome. Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S., for its part, has conducted military operations in the country nearly continuously since 9/11. Today,...