The World Affairs Council of Charlotte Celebrates Academic WorldQuest Trivia Competition; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area Students Compete for Prizes

Charlotte, N.C. – The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host the eleventh annual Academic WorldQuest on Thursday, November 12 at the First Presbyterian Church (200 W. Trade St). Teams from 22 Charlotte-area high schools will participate in this international trivia competition and answer questions in history, current events, geography, international faces in the news, and other categories. The event is sponsored by The Map Shop, CPI Security Systems and Kurt Waldthausen, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany to North Carolina and Founder and Chairman of the German Language and Culture Foundation. (More...)
 

Tom Ridge, first Sec. of Homeland Security, to speak at Queens Oct. 30
Ridge’s new memoir looks back at challenges his department faced after Sept. 11 terror attacks

Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 5, 2009) – The World Affairs Council of Charlotte and the Learning Society of Queens will host Tom Ridge, first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Oct. 30.

He will discuss his new memoir, “The Test of Our Times: America Under Siege… And How We Can Be Safe Again.” In the book, released in September 2009, he takes the reader through the challenges his new department faced, including Anthrax scares and reports of Al-Qaeda operations sprouting up in the United States. The World Affairs Council of Charlotte and The Learning Society of Queens will host Ridge’s lecture at 7 p.m. in Dana Auditorium. Tickets are $40 and are available at www.queens.edu/learningsociety (More...)

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte welcomes newest corporate member, Teupen

With over 30 years of experience in the design, engineering and manufacture of track mounted aerial plat-forms Teupen sets the international standard for height access technology.

With working heights up to 164 feet, minimal transport dimensions and an excellent weight distribution, the Teupen LEO series opens up a vast spectrum of options and capabilities assuring superior rentability and an optimal return on investment.

On jobsites with limited access or floor load restrictions, where the standard wheel-based boom lifts have to give up because of their weight and bulkiness, the LEO is gliding gently forward over any surface, passing through single doors and narrow entrances.

Whether in the facility management of modern architecture or the rugged treatment in the rental business or the tree care industry, the Teupen LEO series provides the most efficient solution in the height access industry. For more information, please go to: www.teupen.com

INFO: General George W. Casey, Chief of Staff, US Army to Address World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Aug. 11

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host General George W. Casey, Jr., Chief of Staff of the United States Army at  Tuesday, August 11 (12 pm) at the Westin Charlotte. The presentation will offer insight on the challenges facing the United States in the current global security environment.

Registration for the luncheon is $45 for WACC members and $60 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling 704-687-7762 or online at www.worldaffairscharlotte.org.

Charlotte, N.C. – The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will present the World Citizen Award to the Carolinas Freedom Foundation, founded by Col. Col. Quincy Collins, Jr., USAF (Ret.) on Thursday, May 7, at The Westin Charlotte. (More..)

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor's Office Proclaims May 7 "World Affairs Council of Charlotte" Day

Charlotte, N.C. – Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory proclaimed May 7th, 2009 "World Affairs Council of Charlotte Day." The declaration comes as the World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) celebrates 25 years of providing leadership for global thinking in the greater Charlotte area.

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) was founded in 1983 as an outreach program of UNC Charlotte and its Office of International Programs. As a non-profit, non-partisan organization, it is supported by private funding from individual and corporate member dues and contributions. As a regional center for education and discussion of world affairs, the Council seeks to provide leadership for global thinking, believing that a broad perspective is necessary for effective competition in the global economy and for responsible citizenship in an increasingly interdependent political world.
 

Jan. 22nd: Son of former Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev, Dr. Sergei Khrushchev to address World Affairs Council of Charlotte: “Russia after Putin”

Charlotte, N.C – Son of former Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev, Dr. Sergei Khrushchev will speak on “Russia after Putin” at the WACC Speaker Series Program on January 22, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Westin (Charlotte Charlotte). The WACC Speaker Series Program with Dr. Khrushchev is co-sponsored by General Dynamics.  (More...)

December 2008

PRESS RELEASE: The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) Announces the15^th Annual Council Scholar Awards: Outstanding Teachers in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, and Iredell County Committed to International Education Encouraged to Apply.

Charlotte, N.C. – The World Affairs Council of Charlotte announces its annual Council Scholar Awards designed to reward outstanding teachers (K-12) in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas who have demonstrated commitment and interest in international education. Funded by The Wachovia Foundation, CPI Security Systems, and the Federal Republic of Germany; the Council Scholar Program celebrates 15-years of supporting international education in the Charlotte area. (More...)

November 2008

PRESS RELEASE: The World Affairs Council of Charlotte Celebrates Academic WorldQuest Trivia Competition; Three Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area Schools Win Prizes

PRESS RELEASE: The World Affairs Council of Charlotte Celebrates Academic WorldQuest Trivia Competition; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area Students Compete for Prizes.

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host the tenth annual Academic WorldQuest on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church (200 W. Trade Street.) Teams from 20 Charlotte-area high schools will participate in this international trivia competition and answer questions in history, current events, geography, international faces in the news, and other categories. The event is sponsored by The Map Shop and CPI Security Systems, Inc. (More...)

 

October 2008

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Ne) to Address World Affairs Council of Charlotte Members at Speaker Series Luncheon Program.

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Senator Chuck Hagel, 2-term Republican senator from Nebraska and author of “America: The Next Chapter: Tough Questions, Straight Answers” at a luncheon on Thursday, October 30^th, 12:30 p.m. at the Charlotte City Club. The lunch presentation will provide a thoughtful analysis of American foreign policy (and domestic policy), the future of America and its role in the world within the framework of Senator Hagel’s book. (More...)

September 2008

PRESS RELEASE: Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Author of "Legacy of Ashes: History of the CIA" to Speak at WACC Speaker Series Luncheon on Sept. 30, 2008

Charlotte, N.C. - The World Affairs Council of Charlotte together with corporate sponsor, Keane Capital Management will host Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, National Book Award Winner (2007) and author of Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA at the WACC Speaker Series Luncheon, September 30, 2008, 12 p.m. at the Westin. The lunch presentation will discuss his book, Legacy of Ashes: History of the CIA. Weiner describes the failures of intelligence gathering and mismanagement of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) which has catapulted the U.S. into greater danger of a national security meltdown. (More...)
 

August 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY: World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) Hosts James E. Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy at Speaker Series Luncheon Program.

Duke Energy chairman, president, and chief executive officer, James E. Rogers, will speak on “Duke Energy's Role in Building a Low-Carbon Global Economy” at the World Affairs Council Speaker Series Luncheon, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008. (More...)

June 2008

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) Announces the 15^th Annual Council Scholar Awards: Outstanding Teachers in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, and Iredell County Committed to International Education Encouraged to Apply.

Charlotte, N.C. – The World Affairs Council of Charlotte announces its annual Council Scholar Awards designed to reward outstanding teachers (K-12) in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas who have demonstrated commitment and interest in international education. Funded by The Wachovia Foundation, CPI Security Systems, and the Federal Republic of Germany; the Council Scholar Program celebrates 15-years of supporting international education in the Charlotte area. (More...)

World Affairs Council of Charlotte Hosted Dr. M S Swaminathan, "Father of the Indian Green Revolution” and World Food Prize Winner; He Discussed the Worldwide Food Shortage and Hunger Crisis.

Charlotte, N.C – Dr. M S Swaminathan, “Father of Green Revolution in India,” World Food Prize Winner in 1987 and world-renowned agricultural geneticist spoke at the World Affairs Council Voyager’s Club program on Monday, June 9^th at 6:30 PM. Special guests, C.L. Vishin, President of the Indian Association in Charlotte and Dr. Jayaraman Raja, newly named Senior Associate Provost of UNC Charlotte attended the event. (More...)

May 2008

Professor Michael T. Klare, Author of “Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy” to speak at WACC Speaker Series Luncheon on May 8, 2008

Charlotte, N.C. – Professor Michael T. Klare will speak at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte Speaker Series Luncheon on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 12 PM at the Charlotte City Club. In his just-published book, “Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy” Klare asserts that international power is not dependent on a country’s military might, but rather on its available energy resources. Today, the key global commodity is oil and oil underlines and affects most, if not all major geostrategic and geopolitical challenges facing the U.S.A. What are the consequences of higher oil demand and prices for the U.S.? (More...)

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte Honors Student Excellence in German Language: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area Students Participate in Language Luncheon

Charlotte, N.C. - The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host its German Language Luncheon on Thursday, May 15^th, 2008 at 12:00 PM at Waldhorn Restaurant (12101 Lancaster Hwy). Students and teachers from 15 Charlotte-area high schools will participate in the Language Luncheon to honor high school students with outstanding German language conversation skills. Special guest Hon. Kurt Waldthausen, Honorary Consul of Germany, will speak at the luncheon. The German Language Luncheon is also co-sponsored by the Federal Republic of Germany, Charlotte Latin School and the German-American Chamber of Commerce. (More...)

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