World Affairs Council - Greater Hampton Roads

10/04/2023

World Affairs Council Members -- come join us and the Virginia Stage Company for a special reception at Fiddler on the Roof! Use promo code WORLDCOUNCIL to get 20% off tickets for the October 11th performance!

09/09/2023

We're having a blast at the Asian Indians of Hampton Roads's IndiaFest at the Virginia Beach Convention Center! Come on out to this free event (including parking!) to learn more about Indian culture. Event ends at 7!

08/30/2023

So excited to meet educators and students from Chesapeake City Public Schools!

06/15/2023

Today, our council president Susan Boré attended the World Affairs Councils of America Leadership Meeting at the United States Institute of Peace. More to come on our socials from this exciting opportunity!

06/12/2023

So excited for the Philippine Ambassador to speak to our community at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

This is brought to you through World Affairs Council - Greater Hampton Roads. Please join us as we hear more about US Philippine Relations.

Buy your tickets today. Or call me for more information. Look forward to seeing you!

06/07/2023

Join the World Affairs Council to celebrate 125 years of Philippine Independence with Philippine Ambassador Jose MG Romualdez on Saturday, June 17, 2023! The event will be hosted at the Oceanfront Embassy Suites in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over an excellent dinner with an ocean view, attendees will join a conversation with the Ambassador about the United States and the Philippines's longstanding relationship. Tickets for the event are at the link here: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/philippineambassadorjune176pm

06/02/2023

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06/02/2023

“This is more than an exhibition. It’s a miracle.” The Guardian

In presentation with the The Chrysler Museum of Art, the Naro Cinema will be extending their viewing of "Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition" to this weekend. This intriguing documentary follows the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam as they prepare for the largest Johannes Vermeer exhibition to date, with 28 of the artist's 35 original works.

"This exhibition on screen invites audiences to a privileged view of the exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curators of the show."

The documentary will be shown at 1 pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023, and at 12 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Purchase tickets for this wonderful film here: https://narocinema.com/store/

06/01/2023

Interested in learning more about the transatlantic alliance?

On June 5, young people from NATO member nations and beyond, including our own member Meredith Arndt, will join a transatlantic conversation at the 2023 NATO Youth Summit, which takes place online, as well as in Brussels and Washington, D.C. This year's summit is entitled "NextGen Freedom & Security."

Organized by NATO and William & Mary, the event will provide participants in-person and online with the opportunity to engage, build links, enhance understanding, exchange views and explore how NATO addresses challenges that the next generation sees as critical to their security. The issues covered will range from disinformation to the latest technologies, and from climate change to national defense.

Sign up here to participate in the online conversation regardless of where you are watching the event from. This registration will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts and engage in a variety of interactive sessions online, such as disinformation simulations, quizzes, live polls, contests, Q&A, and more.

Follow the link below to register for the event:

On June 5, young people from NATO member nations and beyond will join a transatlantic conversation at the 2023 NATO Youth Summit, which takes place online, as well as in Brussels and Washington, D.C. This year's summit is entitled

06/01/2023

Please join us in welcoming Ella McCormick, our College Summer Intern, to the World Affairs Council!

Ella is a Norfolk native who graduated from Granby High School’s International Baccalaureate program in 2021. Ella is now getting ready to start her junior year at The Ohio State University as a student in the Honors College. She is studying PPE (Politics, Philosophy, and Economics) and Spanish with a minor in Legal Foundations of Society. Ella is interested in the policymaking process both nationally and internationally as well as the reasons behind political decision making. She is the current president of OSU’s chapter of the Ohio Student Association, a statewide grassroots organization with the intention of mobilizing students to advocate for themselves in the policymaking process. In her spare time, Ella enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs, Basil and Bluebell.

06/01/2023

Today, May 31, 2023, the World Affairs Council went to celebrate at Operation Smile's Asian American and Pacific Islander Program and Performance in the Anthony L. & Hideko S. Burgess Interactive Learning Center. We learned more about Operation Smile's long relationship with Asian nations, including performances representing a variety of AAPI cultures, including China, India, Bangladesh, and more. We took a tour of the Interactive Learning Center, and developed a deeper understanding for Operation Smile's missions and the lives they change, one cleft lip & palate surgery at a time.

Special thanks to Operation Smile for having us at the event!

05/31/2023

The history of the relationship between the United States and the Philippines is one of longstanding interaction. The Philippines is a loyal ally of the United States, and will continue to remain a strong partner as the two nations tackle economic, democratic, strategic, and humanitarian issues in the Southeast Asian region.
https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-the-philippines/

Interested in learning more on this topic? On Saturday, June 17, 2023, join us and the Honorable Jose MG Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States, for dinner and scintillating conversation about world affairs at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. The last day to purchase tickets for the event is June 9, 2023. get your tickets at the link here: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/philippineambassadorjune176pm

Consider joining the World Affairs Council! Membership packages can be found here: https://hrwac.org/personal-membership/

More information about Philippines is available on the Philippines Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-PHILIPPINES RELATIONS The United States established diplomatic relations with the Philippines in 1946. U.S.-Philippine....

05/30/2023

From maritime strategy in the South China Sea to the development of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), there are a plethora of topics to discuss when Honorable Ambassador Jose M.G. Romualdez of the Philippines to the United States comes to speak with us at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort on June 17, 2023. Comment below the topics you would like to see discussed at the event!

Get your tickets today at the following link: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/philippineambassadorjune176pm

05/30/2023

On May 29, 2023, World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads took part in sponsoring the Norfolk Larchmont-Edgewater First Annual Memorial Day Parade, with remarks from Mayor of Norfolk Kenneth Alexander. Thank you for allowing us to take part in this event.

05/27/2023

~NEWS~

On May 1, 2023, United States President Joe Biden met with the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss the longstanding relationship between both nations, and the challenges the alliance faces as China's power increases in Southeast Asia. In this article by Joshua Kurlantzick, the Council on Foreign Relations takes a look at next steps between the US and the Philippines, including trade integration, defense alignment, and strengthening democratic structures across the Southeast Asian region.

To learn more about this exciting topic, join the and The Honorable Jose M.G. Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States for our last event of the season on June 17, 2023! Tickets to the event are at the following link: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/philippineambassadorjune176pm

Consider becoming a member with the World Affairs Council! Find information about our membership packages here: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/wacghr/fallmembershipdrive

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05/26/2023

~UPCOMING EVENT~

Join us and The Honorable Jose M.G. Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States for our last event of the season on June 17, 2023!

The Honorable Ambassador will discuss our countries' longstanding historical and cultural ties, and a shared commitment to democracy and human rights.

The Philippines, the United States's ally in the Pacific, has advanced peace, prosperity, and security for the United States, the Philippines, and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

The event will be hosted at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at 4201 Atlantic Avenue.

Member tickets: $90
Non-member tickets: $100

Tickets include a seat at the venue as well as dinner. Register for the event at the link here: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/philippineambassadorjune176pm

Consider becoming a member with the World Affairs Council! Find information about our membership packages here: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/wacghr/fallmembershipdrive

05/25/2023

Curious about the role of the Philippines in world? Then join us for a special dinner event with the Philippine Ambassador to the United States at the new Embassy Suites Hilton. Register here hrwac.org

05/18/2023

Join the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads at the Stockley Gardens Art Festival this Saturday, May 20 and 21. Give-a-aways, membership incentives and learn more about the council- Stop by our table! hrwac.org

03/10/2023

Thank you to all who attended our program last night featuring Colonel Kovelenko and his insights on the invasion of Ukraine. Hrwac.org

03/10/2023

Packed house! So many in our comminity care about Ukraine and want to learn more. Stay tuned....

02/28/2023

The World Affairs Councl of GHR supports the many films being shown this year at the 30th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film. Federation.jewishva.org/arts-ideas/film-festival

02/20/2023

What is Economic Warfare? Join us this Saturday, February 25 at 10 AM and learn how economic tools such as sanctions impact US Foreign Policy. Dr. Anand Toprani Associate Professor of Strategy and Policy at the U.S. Naval War College will lead this important discussion. Join the discussion for free: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83660970572?pwd=VllJRzVUTVN5Zk1XUzQ0VlNYL1RMQT09

02/15/2023

What constitutes a war crime? Find out this Saturday at 10 am at Norfolk Academy as Ambassador Scheffer discusses the Great Decisions topic: War Crimes. Go to hrwac.org for more information and to register.

02/04/2023

Great Decisions is live at Norfolk Academy! His Excellency Christer Persson discusses Politics in Latin America to a packed house!

01/31/2023

Join us this Saturday at Norfolk Academy at 10 Am as Amb. Christer Persson of Old Dominion University discusses the Politics of Latin America~ Free. www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/greatdecisions2023_4 to register

01/28/2023

Join us this Saturday, January 28 at 10am as we discuss Energy Geopolitics with Dr. Rosemary Kelanic, University of Notre Dame. Click here for the link to the virtual presentation
(If a passcode is requested : 892278) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83660970572?pwd=VllJRzVUTVN5Zk1XUzQ0VlNYL1RMQT09

01/20/2023

Happy to represent the Council at the Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Resource Fair!

01/20/2023

Join us this Saturday for our Virtual Program- "Global Famine" With The Honorable Richard Parker at 10am -Click the link to join the program https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83660970572?pwd=VllJRzVUTVN5Zk1XUzQ0VlNYL1RMQT09

01/14/2023

Great Decisions series off to a great start. Dr. John Owen from UVA shares compelling information on the economic relationship with the US.

01/05/2023

Join us on Saturday January 14 at Norfolk Academy for our first of 8 topics of the Great Decisions series. Dr. John Owen of UVA will discuss China and the US. You don't want to miss this!
Register here: hrwac.org

12/24/2022

The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads wishes you a Happy Holiday Season! Give the gift of knowledge: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/wacghr/fallmembershipdrive

12/24/2022

Give the Gift of Knowledge this Holiday Season. Join today! https://www.memberplanet.com/s/wacghr/fallmembershipdrive

12/15/2022

Learn more about the world and its impact on your community. Join us live at Norfolk Academy for 8 expert speakers and discussions beginning January 14 at 10am. Donations kindly accepted. hrwac.org

12/09/2022

Register here: https://www.dfwworld.org/events---registration---2022-tom-standage-webinarrld
The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads and Dallas Ft. Worth would like to invite you to attend a free webinar on Wed. Dec. 14 from noon to 1pm est. Produced by the Economist, The World Ahead: 2023 gives insights as to the state of the world economy. Tom Standage, a renowned economist, will share important information you don't want to miss.

12/02/2022

A packed house for WorldQuest 2022. Congratulaions Cox High, ODU Faculty, wealth Avenue and Regent University for bragging rights!

11/07/2022

Supporting the Jewish Book Festival at the JCC. Fabulous discussion from a first responder (Ukrainian) to Chernobyl. Dr. Shapiro.

11/04/2022

Registration continues for the book signing at the JCC on Monday Nov 7 at noon- Doctor On Call: Chernobyl Responder, Jewish Refugee, Radiation Expert Dr. Shapiro.
https://federation.jewishva.org/arts-ideas/book-festival?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=c03d58bf-62bb-44c6-8d48-7c10879ad287

11/01/2022

Students from GSWLA and the Honorable Joyce Connery.

10/28/2022

Today is the day! Learn more on nuclear energy as the Honorable Joyce Connery shares information on the "Risk and Rewards" of nuclear. Register here or at the door: https://mp.gg/m5i3t

10/24/2022

Register Today! hrwac.org Did you know that Va has 2 Nuclear Power Plants? Learn more on Tuesday Nov. 1st at 5:30pm as we hear from The Honorable Joyce Connery, Chair of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.