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The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is part of a national network of organizations dedicated to informing Americans about international affairs.
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Go to www.wacharrisburg.org for information on how to join! The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America. Its headquarters will be at Temple University Harrisburg, at 4th and Walnut Streets, 234 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Go to www.wacharrisburg.org for information on how to join! The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America. Its headquarters will be at Temple University Harrisburg, at 4th and Walnut Streets, 234 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Mission: To inform, educate and engage the Harrisburg area community in world affairs and to advance the understanding of diverse peoples and cultures.
Operating as usual

01/18/2021
2021 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/2021-international-poetry-storytelling-competition-2517217

01/16/2021
Community Prayer Vigil (updated) - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/community-prayer-vigil-2517625

01/12/2021
January 2021 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/september-2020-newsletter-2515450

01/12/2021
LAST CALL!!! to enter your submission for the 2021 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition - Click the Link for Details
https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg/2021-international-poetry-storytelling-competition

01/11/2021
Last Call for Submissions from High School Writers: 2021 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/2021-international-poetry-storytelling-competition-2517017

01/11/2021
The World Affairs Councils of America
Nicholas Burns, Marcie Ries, and Marc Grossman of Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center just released a special report on the profound crisis faced by the U.S. Foreign Service. Join them TODAY at the #WACA2020 National Conference for "Report: A U.S. Diplomatic Service for the 21st Century" at 4:00 PM ET. They're joined by moderator Dr. Joyce Davis, President and CEO of World Affairs Council of Harrisburg. Visit wacaconference2020.org for more.
"The United States Foreign Service is confronting one of the most profound crises in its long and proud history. At a time of pandemic, recession, and mounting global challenges, our nation’s career diplomats find themselves without the support, funding, training, and leadership they need to represent the American people effectively overseas and in Washington, D.C. "
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3fcSVIA

01/07/2021
COVID-19 Community Impact Town Hall: The Vaccine - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/covid-19-community-impact-town-hall-the-vaccine

01/04/2021
LAST CALL!!! to enter your submission for the2021 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg/2021-international-poetry-storytelling-competition

12/31/2020
Happy New Year! - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/happy-new-year-2515602

12/27/2020
December 2020 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/september-2020-newsletter-2515090
12/24/2020
Interfaith Holiday Celebration
Interfaith leaders provide inspiration for the 2020 holiday season.
12/22/2020
What's Next for the Nation: A Conversation with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey will share his insights on changes that may impact the nation and the world in the new Biden Administration.

12/21/2020
What's Next for the Nation? A perspective from Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey.
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg will host a special webinar from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey to discuss how the nation and the world will change under the administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Register HERE:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9-Uim3DtQ829uTPktO-Awg

12/20/2020
An urgent appeal to help people without homes – or about to lose them – during this pandemic | PennLive Editorial
An urgent appeal to help people without homes – or about to lose them – during this pandemic | PennLive Editorial
Thousands are facing the threat of homelessness this winter.

12/15/2020
Update: The Middle East
https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/new-world-order-biden-takes-over

12/11/2020
Hanukkah Greetings! - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/hanukkah-greetings
12/10/2020
Travel Live Heads to Spain!
Join the World Affairs Councils of Harrisburg and Philadelphia on a virtual trip to Spain!

12/10/2020
Travel Live goes to Spain! - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/travel-live-goes-to-spain-2511222
12/10/2020
International Relations Council
Here is the recording of tonights UN75: The Journey Forward forum with Ambassador Thomas Pickering and a panel of experts on the United Nations!
Join us for UN75: The Journey Continues! Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and understanding its challenges going forward.
Presented by Members of the The World Affairs Councils of America
WorldDenver, International Relations Council – Kansas City, World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and the Tennessee World Affairs Council

12/07/2020
Ambassador Thomas Pickering is keynote for 7 pm Wed webinar on the United Nations - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/ambassador-thomas-pickering-talks-about-past-present-and-future-of-the-united-nations

12/07/2020
Freedom Convention 2020 – Advocates of Silenced Turkey
Freedom Convention 2020 – Advocates of Silenced Turkey
Turkey Freedom Forum is a unique convention for human rights activists, intellectuals and policy makers focused on human rights violations in Turkey organized by AST. Participants and experts will not only learn the ongoing violations and persecutions in Turkey but also be able to develop strategies...

12/01/2020
It's Giving Tuesday: Support Our Efforts to Promote Civil Dialogue - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/its-giving-tuesday-2508606

11/28/2020
November 2020 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/september-2020-newsletter-2507462
Coming up from the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg: Ambassador Thomas Pickering keynotes UN-75 webainar; State Department official Amy Tachco talks about the Middle East President Joe Biden will inherit; and WACH organizes Conversations for Our Future after the 2020 elections.

11/24/2020
Community Prayer Vigil for Healing, Peace, Unity and Thanksgiving - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/community-prayer-vigil-for-peaceful-elections-2506834
11/14/2020
Youth Forum on the 2020 Elections
What's next in the presidential election? Will President Trump EVER concede? Jeffrey Lord explains why that's a tough question. Dr. Shirley Warshaw puts it all in historic perspective. Rogette Harris explains what happend with the Democrats. And Cole Goodman talks about talking to Trump supporters with a Biden sign in his hand.
And GSN youth have their say!

11/10/2020
Tune in tonight at 8 p.m for a ZOOM update on COVID-19. The second wave is upon us!
Register HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkduCsqzgiGtZLJdecWUmRGMHDaUYVQxY1

11/06/2020
Judge turns down Trump campaign bid to stop Philadelphia vote count
Judge turns down Trump campaign bid to stop Philadelphia vote count
U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond suggested each party be allowed 60 observers inside a hall at a downtown convention center where the ballots are being counted.
11/03/2020
Interfaith leaders pray for peace on eve of historic elections
Community Prayer Vigil for Peaceful Elections
11/02/2020
Interfaith prayer for peaceful elections
Faith leaders lift up prayers for Tuesday's elections

11/01/2020
Community Prayer Vigil for Peaceful Elections - https://mailchi.mp/wacharrisburg.org/community-prayer-vigil-for-peaceful-elections
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Can We Trust The Vaccine?
COVID-19 ANALYST: Michael J. Daugherty joins WACH President Dr. Joyce M. Davis to discuss the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine!. It's being rushed to try to save lives, but can we trust it? Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

Update on COVID-19 from Russia and Pakistan!
Today, we have two international journalists from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to update us on the coronavirus in Russia and Pakistan. Plus, we'll talk about other developments in their regions. Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

Will Black Lives Ever Matter? Does the World Care?
Today, we are honored to have Antony Phillipson, North American Trade Commissioner and UK Consul General in New York, to talk about U.S.-British relations, as well as to update us on the battle against the coronavirus. Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

Will Black Lives Ever Matter? Does the World Care?
Chad Lassiter, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and advisor to Black Lives Matter, Norway, joins us to talk about the global response to the protests in the United States. Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

Will Black Lives Ever Matter? Does the World Care?
Chad Lassiter, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and advisor to Black Lives Matter, Norway, joins Cole Davis Goodman and Avalon Lux Azalea, who participated in Harrisburg area protests, for a discussion on the latest death of a black man in Atlanta and the ongoing protests throughout the United States. Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg thanks Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca for an in-depth discussion of Turkey-U.S. relations and an update on the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg welcomes you for a discussion with Dr. R. Evan Ellis is a research professor of Latin American Studies at the US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. We will discuss Latin America and COVID-19. Your thoughts and comments are welcome

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg welcomes you for a discussion with Syed Hossein Mousavian on his new book -- A Middle East Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction. We also will get insights into how Iran is coping with COVID-19. Your thoughts and comments are welcome

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg continues its Facebook Live discussions on Global Responses to the Coronavirus with today’s topic focused on developments in other parts of the world, particularly North Africa and the Middle East. We are joined by Dr. Zied Mhirsi, Director of Communications & Advocacy for Global Health Strategies, Global Health Strategies (GHS) is an international consulting company that specializes in global health communications, advocacy, research and strategy. It focuses on public health issues that impact developing nations and emerging markets. Its clients include leading foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions and product development.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg continues its Facebook Live discussions on Global Responses to the Coronavirus with today’s topic focused on the race for a vaccine and other developments in the pandemic. We are joined by Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi is an expert in the very issue at the core of COVID-19 – the migration of diseases from animals into humans. He is Clinical Professor and Associate Director of Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University. The goal of Dr. Kuchipudi's research is to generate knowledge that can underpin the development of novel diagnostic tools and intervention therapies for endemic and emerging viral diseases of animals and humans. Get your questions and comments ready as we start our discussion.
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Forensic Studies at Harrisburg University
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Summer Game Academy - Harrisburg University
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Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
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Pennsylvania Animal Response Team
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362 Main Capitol Building
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
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American Foundation for Children with AIDS
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