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Past Council Events

Young Professionals
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

YP Discussion Group - Cross-Cultural Communication

YP Discussion Group - Cross-Cultural CommunicationDiscussions are occurring on many college campuses about appropriate ways to approach sensitive topics, including the ability of historically-wronged groups to communicate their experience. Given the power imbalances inherent in any conversation about international relations, how do we approach these issues such that all voices are heard? Read More ››

Headline and Cultural Forums
Mon, 09/12/2016 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

"Colombia's Historic Moment" with Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón

"Colombia's Historic Moment" with Ambassador Juan Carlos PinzónJoin us in welcoming Juan Carlos Pinzón, Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S., for a discussion on what the peace agreement means for the future of Colombia and the new role of the country as a regional player. Read More ››

Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 09/06/2016 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Jules Boykoff | Rapid-Response: Power, Politics and Pride at the Olympic Games

Jules Boykoff | Rapid-Response: Power, Politics and Pride at the Olympic GamesJules Boykoff (a former US Olympic team member and author of Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics, freshly back from Rio, explores the political history of the games and shares a front-line look at the political and cultural highs and lows of the 2016 games. Read More ››

Young Professionals
Tue, 08/30/2016 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

C U Last Tuesday: Politics in the Olympics (Spanish-Language Discussion Group)

C U Last Tuesday: Politics in the Olympics (Spanish-Language Discussion Group)¡Hola Portland! Join the World Affairs Council's Young Professionals for our first ever Spanish-speaking discussion group as we explore the theme of "Politics in the Olympics. You don't need to be a native speaker to attend! Read More ››

Young Professionals
Wed, 08/24/2016 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

YP Discussion Group - Trump's Foreign Policy

YP Discussion Group - Trump's Foreign PolicyJoin the Young Professionals for the first of two election-themed foreign policy discussions! Read More ››

International Visitor Leadership Program
Fri, 08/12/2016 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Social Impact Fair: Pan-Africa Youth Leaders

Pan-Africa Youth LeadersCome meet the Francophone Pan-Africa Young Leaders - learn about the action projects, ideas and innovations they've developed to make a positive change in their communities in Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Togo. Read More ››

Young Professionals
Wed, 08/10/2016 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

YP International Trivia Night

YP International Trivia NightCan you name the world's first zero carbon city? How about the President of Turkmenistan? If you know the answers—or even if you don't— come join fellow Young Professionals for an evening of international trivia! Read More ››

Headline and Cultural Forums
Wed, 08/10/2016 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

More than a Game: Soccer Connecting the World

More than a Game: Soccer Connecting the WorldHow does soccer give us a sharper cross-cultural lens into the complexity of our increasingly globalized world? Join the Portland Timbers/Thorns and World Affairs Council for a discussion featuring Nadia Nadim, Ben Polk, Andrew Guest, and Matt Streng. Read More ››



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