Samuel Zalanga

Samuel Zalanga’s broad area of specialization is development studies and social change. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Sociology. The title of his dissertation was: “The Postcolonial State and the Development Agenda: A Comparative...

Trade & Investment Opportunities in Tanzania

Africa's booming population and rapid development is creating substantial opportunities for economic investment throughout the continent. Join Minnesota Africans United and Global Minnesota for a webinar on new opportunities of trade and investment in Tanzania within a variety of sectors...

Tom Hanson

Thomas Hanson is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State whose diplomatic postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He also participated in the opening of...

70th Anniversary Virtual Gala

Replay highlights from Global Minnesota's 70th Anniversary Virtual Gala, a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating 70 years of international connections and a look forward to the next 70. Featuring host Regina Marie Williams, Twin Cities actor, McKnight Theater Artist Fellow, and Ivey...

Global Conversations: Latino Immigrants and the Minnesota Economy

Gerardo Guerrero, Consul of Mexico in Saint Paul, and Mark Ritchie, Global Minnesota President, hosted an online “armchair discussion” webinar featuring prominent Minnesotans who discussed the different contributions the Latino community has made to Minnesota and what the future holds....

My Global Minnesota Journey & the Mestenhauser Award

By Ariadna Botero I joined Global Minnesota as a volunteer four years ago. It was my first year at the University of Minnesota, and I was starting my Ph.D. in Plant and Microbial Biology. I can’t remember clearly how I...

Global Conversations: U.S. Global Engagement and the Military

Hear retired U.S. Navy Commander Jon Olson discuss how the military functions in today’s international order, and how might it be balanced with diplomatic and foreign assistance capabilities. About Jon Olson Jon Olson served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer before retiring...

Voces de Refugiados: Venezuela (Refugee Voices: Venezuela)

This program is recorded in Spanish only. Como parte de la serie Voces de Refugiados de NaTakallam, la presentadora invitada de origen venezolano Marianela Nuñez compartió su experiencia personal como refugiada en Costa Rica, y un poco de contexto relacionado...

Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson

As principal of Deep Brook, Christa is providing international communication and consulting services to U.S. companies doing business in Germany and German companies doing business in the United States. A native of Germany, Christa is a founding member of the...

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Voces de Refugiados: Venezuela (Refugee Voices: Venezuela)

This program will be presented in Spanish only as a Zoom video webinar, and is part of Global Minnesota's partnership with NaTakallam Refugee Voices virtual series. De acuerdo al Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados (ACNUR, en...

Global Conversations: Migration

As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea, seeking refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa, their...

Global Costs of the War in Ukraine

This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Russia's war in Ukraine has incurred devastating human and financial costs both in Ukraine and around the world. Energy price increases, food shortages, and supply chain issues stemming from...

International Roundtable: Changing Landscape of Sustainability

Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role in moving the sustainability movement forward. Topics Understanding how sustainability is woven into today’s business environment Discussion of how businesses...

Town Hall: Liberia-Minnesota Connections

Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the country, with an estimated 30,000 people. There are many deep connections developing between Minnesota and Liberia through trade, sports, economic development, faith communities, family, and friends. In partnership...