Past Council Events
Headline and Cultural Forums
Thu, 10/27/2016 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Future of Korea
What's in store for U.S.-Korea relations? And how might the evolving nature of political, economic, and security issues in the Korean peninsula effect that relationship, both regionally and nationally? Join us for this vital discussion. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Wed, 10/26/2016 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
FILM: After Spring with the Crossing
"After Spring" follows two refugee families in transition and aid workers fighting to keep the Zaatari camp running; followed by George Kurian's "The Crossing", a first-hand account of the perilous journey made by a group of Syrian refugees. Read More ››
Young Professionals
Tue, 10/25/2016 - 7:00pm
C U Last Tuesday: Discussion of the Role of the United Nations in International Peace and Security
Join the WAC Young Professionals to discuss the unanimous election of new United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and his priorities for the United Nations. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 10/25/2016 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The World...In General: Moon Duk-ho, Consul General of the Republic of the Korea
Join WAC, Portland State University’s Office of International Affairs and Institute for Asian Studies, and the Oregon Consular Corps for this engaging, multipart series highlighting the work of Consul Generals from across the Pacific Rim Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Sun, 10/23/2016 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
#WithRefugees: A Commemoration of United Nations Day
The worst global refugee crisis since World War II. What does that mean? Does Portland harbor a moral responsibility to refugees? Join us for this commemoration of United Nations Day - and enjoy this uniquely immersive, audience-engaged program Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Thu, 10/20/2016 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dante Paradiso: The Embassy - a Story of War & Diplomacy
Dante Paradiso explores the harrowing climax of the Liberian civil war and the U.S. and West African role in ending it--offering rich discussion on the kind of daring frontline diplomacy that can change the fate of a nation. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sunil Khilnani | Incarnations: India in Fifty Lives
Sunil Khilnani, one of the India's leading thinkers, explores an entertaining and provocative account of India’s past Read More ››
