Discussion Groups

From international migration and mobility to the unknown future of the United Nations, each year brings a new set of global issues that impacts millions and sets the world’s course. And every year, more and more people seek to educate...

Star Tribune: Pressure is needed to keep Kenyan refugee camp open

In this month’s Global Minnesota Star Tribune editorial, writer John Rash takes a closer look at the record number of people around the globe forced from their homes and sets the stage for our fall Great Decisions conference on international migration. Pressure...

Mohamed Ahmed Receives 2020 Citizen Diplomacy Award

Mohamed Ahmed, community partner and Executive Director of Average Mohamed, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Citizen Diplomacy Award by the U.S. Department of State. The award honors American citizens and organizations leading efforts to renew and strengthen...

Tour the World Auction

The auction is open! Browse and bid on fabulous travel packages,  mouth-watering culinary dinners,  fun family experiences, and new items from Minnesota businesses and organizations, there's something for everyone. BROWSE & BID The auction website is quick and easy to...

Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art

This event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to adewitt@globalminnesota with any questions or concerns.  International students and friends are invited to join Global Minnesota for a one-hour, customized guided tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The tour...

Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art

This event is AT CAPACITY. For any questions, please contact our International Student Engagement Manager Anna DeWitt at [email protected] Back by popular demand! Join Global Minnesota for a tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art! International students and friends are...

World Affairs & Programs Internship

Whether it’s by hearing from high-caliber international speakers and diplomats, experiencing a blend of culture and cuisine at local restaurants, or networking with internationally-minded people, Global Minnesota’s World Affairs events are a local link to the global community. In addition...

Nonprofit Management & Operations Internship

This internship will work directly with Global Minnesota’s Director of Operations. The Director of Operations has responsibility for the areas of administration, finance, board of directors, marketing, human resources, technology, facility and some individual fundraising. The Nonprofit Management Intern assists...

World Health Day Agenda

Learn More About the Presenters   9:00 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks Mark Ritchie, President, Global Minnesota Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor, State of Minnesota Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, Director-General,  World Health Organization 9:15 am – Global Perspectives on Health...

Meet and Greet with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch

This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The war in Ukraine has displaced millions of people throughout the world. In response, Minnesotans have stepped up in a remarkable way to support newly arriving Ukrainian families...

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Persian Gulf Security Issues

The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian...

2018 Academic WorldQuest

This event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students. This FREE knowledge competition challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the...

Tour the World Auction – 2022

There’s something for everyone in the Tour the World Auction! View and bid on amazing travel packages, delicious culinary experiences, rare global collectibles, and more below. The Tour the World Auction is now closed. Thank you very much for your...

9th Annual Great Decisions Conference: International Migration

Presentations and panel discussions featuring national and local speakers from NPR News, the Immigration History Research Center, The Advocates for Human Rights, and others. International Migration: Trends, Causes, and Consequences Tom Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, University of Minnesota - Duluth...

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...

International Journalists Visit Minnesota Media Outlets

This month, journalists and broadcast professionals from the Edward R. Murrow program visited local Minnesota news agencies to understand U.S. press freedoms, illustrate how new technologies shape the news, examine how media influences and reflects American society, and demonstrate the...

Urban Expedition: East African Diaspora Community

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2024 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series concludes by celebrating the East...

From Mauritius To Minnesota with Ruth Rajaysur

By Ruth Rajaysur Minneapolis and Minnesota are names of places I often heard or saw in the movies or in international news, but I had never dreamed of flying there. My name is Ruth Rajaysur and I am from an...