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The Akron Council on World Affairs organizes events on international affairs topics for community audiences in Northeast Ohio.
Speaker Series
Charles Snyder, Senior Representative on Sudan, U.S. Department of State
ACWA's Speaker Series combines a formal dinner with a presentation by a speaker who provides a challenging
overview of current issues in some part of the globe. These events are open to the
public. ACWA members receive special pricing for these events. (Find out how to
join.) See the Speaker Series section for more information, including upcoming
events.
Photos and descriptions of past events are available in the Events Archive.
Global Scholars Program
Peter Potman, Political Counselor, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Washington, D.C., and Global Scholars students
Selected high school students from area public schools participate in ACWA’s
Global Scholars program. Students attend a special briefing session before the
formal dinner and speaker event. Students prepare with a curriculum developed
by ACWA, in collaboration with members of the Global Scholars Advisory
Group.
Global Executives Program
ACWA invites corporate executives and government officials with international responsibilities to participate in roundtable discussions with ACWA speakers. These Global Executives events provide opportunities for leaders in their respective fields to talk informally with peers with a world view and to exchange experiences, ideas and concerns.
Travel Program
ACWA is partnering with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to provide access
to specialized group travel packages around the globe.
Internships
ACWA offers internships to qualified college students interested in gaining experience in world affairs organizational management.
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