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SUMMARY:2026 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. \nWe’re back at Mall of America for our annual high school international knowledge competition! Challenge your understanding of international events at Academic WorldQuest. This event brings together high school students across the state of Minnesota in an exciting and interactive competition about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. Academic WorldQuest is provided at no cost to teachers and students. \nThe competition prepares students to better understand our globally-connected world. Plus\, Global Minnesota will sponsor the winning team to represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented by the World Affairs Councils of America. Hotel and airfare will be provided for the winning team. Teams can download an online study guide here. \nRegister a High School Team Here \nCompetition Details\n\nLocation: Mall of America\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students on a first-come\, first-served basis. Additional teams are accepted as space allows.\nRefreshments provided for game players and their school chaperones.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to travel to Washington\, D.C. in April for the national competition including professional development meetings and embassy visits.\nTeam Spirit Award: Let your spirit show with fun costumes and enthusiastic energy for a chance to win gift cards!\n\nQuestions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \n \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2026-high-school-academic-worldquest-competition/
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SUMMARY:2024 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is now AT CAPACITY. Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager with any questions.  \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students across the state of Minnesota in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. This year’s competition will be held IN PERSON at the Mall of America’s Parkview Meeting & Event Center.  \nThe winning team will represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented by the World Affairs Councils of America\, in April 2024. Hotel and airfare will be provided for the winning team. \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete!\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students for the in-person event on a first-come\, first-served basis. Additional teams are accepted as space allows.\nRefreshments provided.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April.\nTeam Spirit Award: Let your spirit show with fun costumes and enthusiastic energy for a chance to win gift cards!\nAccess the Study Guide\nReview the 2024 topics\n\n Questions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with Mall of America and the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2024-high-school-academic-worldquest-competition/
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SUMMARY:March Euro-Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nJoin Global Minnesota and the chambers of commerce of Finland\, France\, Germany\, Latvia\, Norway\, and Sweden for the first Euro-Cocktail of 2023 at Mall of America! Enjoy an evening of networking with members and friends of the Euro-American business community in Minnesota. Ticket price includes appetizers and a welcome drink\, with a cash bar available. \nGlobal Minnesota members and European Chamber members can take advantage of discounted ticket pricing. Not a member? Learn about member benefits and get started here. \n  \nGUEST SPEAKER \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \nLEARN MORE\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce\, French-American Chamber of Commerce\, German-American Chamber of Commerce\, Latvian-American Chamber of Commerce\, Mall of America\, Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce\, and the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/march-euro-cocktail/
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SUMMARY:2023 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to Minnesota high school students only. \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students across the state of Minnesota in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. This year’s competition will be held IN PERSON at the Mall of America’s Parkview Meeting & Event Center. There will also be an option to compete online via Zoom and MyQuiz. Online teams must have an on-site proctor during the competition. \nThe winning team will represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented by the World Affairs Councils of America\, in April 2023. \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students for the in-person event on a first-come\, first-served basis. All high schools also have the option to register an unlimited number of teams to participate online. \nRefreshments provided for in-person participants\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April.\nTeam Spirit Award: The chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! See details on how to participate.\nAccess the Study Guide\nReview the 2023 topics\n\nREGISTER YOUR SCHOOL! \n\nSpace is limited\, be sure to register early! Teams registering after in-person capacity is reached will be competing online. Questions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the Mall of America and the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2023-academic-worldquest-competition/
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SUMMARY:2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Minnesota high school students only! \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students across the state of Minnesota in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. This year’s competition will be held IN PERSON at the Mall of America. There will also be an option to compete online via Zoom and MyQuiz. \nThe winning team will represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented by the World Affairs Councils of America\, in April 2022. \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students for the in-person event on a first-come\, first-served basis. All high schools also have the option to register an unlimited number of teams to participate online. \nRefreshments provided for in-person participants\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April.\nTeam Spirit Award: The chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! See details on how to participate.\nAccess the Study Guide – Coming Soon!\nReview the 2022 topics.\n\nREGISTER YOUR SCHOOL! \n\nSpace is limited\, be sure to register early! Questions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the Mall of America and the World Affairs Councils of America.
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