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. New location: St. Mary’s University! (2540 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN) FREE to compete. Each high school can register up to 4 teams of 4 students...

The international impact of Trump’s ‘enemy’ tweet

In the latest Star Tribune Global Minnesota editorial, writer John Rash discusses presidential pressure on press freedom. The international impact of Trump's 'enemy' tweet Photo: Journalist Roxana Saberi spoke before former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received the Liberty Medal during a ceremony...

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...

2017 CHINA Town Hall

Local Connections, National Reflections RSVP for this free event now! Don’t miss the 11th annual CHINA Town Hall, “Local Connections, National Reflections,” organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted by Global Minnesota and the University...

Urban Expedition: Japan

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include...

Urban Expedition: Bulgaria

Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series...

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for...

Urban Expedition: Iceland

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include...

Urban Expedition: Bolivia

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include...

Urban Expedition: France

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include...

Global Conversations: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis

Hear former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson speak about the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. Ambassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University,...

Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.: Conflict and Peacebuilding

Online registration is closed. Delve into the multiple dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with Nonviolence International representative Andre Kamenshikov, at a special free public forum. Andre will discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including...

Urban Expedition: Puerto Rico

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music,...

2017-18 Annual Report

In 2017-18, we proudly built on the organization’s long history of advancing international understanding by doing what we do best: connecting Minnesotans with the world through local opportunities. From classroom visits, to free community discussions, to workplace exchanges, more than...

Urban Expedition: Palestine

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music,...

Urban Expedition: Romania

The date for this event has changed to Sunday, March 3. Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination,...