Past Council Events
Teach the World
Mon, 12/03/2012 - 8:00am - 3:00pm
Teach Latin America - Youth Forum
During the day, 10 member student delegations will be able to immerse themselves in the cultures of The Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America and learn “Why Latin America Matters." FREE for students and teachers, sign up today! Read More ››
Travel
Sun, 12/02/2012 - 12:00am - 12:30am
Visit Vietnam: A fabulous 16-day tour!
Join WAC President Maria Wulff and Council members for a fabulous 16-day tour of Vietnam, December 2-17, 2012, with an optional extension to Angkor Wat. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Wed, 11/28/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Afghanistan’s Interrupted History
Tamim Ansary
Author Tamim Ansary presents an engaging history of modern Afghanistan showing how conflicts have interrupted the country’s ongoing internal struggle to take form as a nation. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden
Mark Bowden
Bowden, award-winning author of "Black Hawk Down," offers a richly detailed insider’s view of the hunt for and elimination of Osama bin Laden. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Fri, 11/09/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Changemakers’ Night: Passion for Progress
Matt Flannery
Craig Kielburger
Jill Vialet
An evening of innovative ideas featuring three social entrepreneurs - Matt Flannery, co-founder of KIVA; Craig Kielburger of Free the Children and Me to We; and Playworks founder Jill Vialet - and their stories of how their bold action made a difference. Presented in with Social Venture Partners Portland and Ashoka Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Thu, 11/08/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Water for the World: A View from at Home & Abroad
Representative Earl Blumenauer
Kelle Louaillier
Diane Savage
A look at three different dimensions of global water issues: US foreign policy; corporate control of water; and how Oregonians can make a global difference - with Representative Earl Blumenauer; Kelle Louaillier of Corporate Accountability International and WaterAfrica's Diane Savage Read More ››
Education
Thu, 11/01/2012 - 10:00am - Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00am
Exotic Travel Auction Begins November 1st!
New this year! One-of-a-kind exotic travel opportunities in France, Italy, Africa and beyond. The online auction begins November 1st (click on the link below to browse the offerings) and will end at midnight, Wednesday, November 13th. All proceeds go to support the Council's Global Classroom Program. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Fri, 10/26/2012 - 7:30pm - Sat, 10/27/2012 - 11:00am
Eradicating Malaria in Africa
Reverend Dr. John Nunes
Malaria kills one child every 60 seconds. Rev. Dr. John Nunes, CEO and President of Lutheran World Relief, discusses the disease, strategies to address it, and how to become involved in the fight towards eradicating malaria. Read More ››
