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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: The Conflict Over Kashmir
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this month\, the Indian government moved to revoke special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir\, a long-contested region abutting Pakistan and China that constituted India’s only Muslim-majority state. Since that decision\, Kashmir remains virtually cut off from the rest of the world\, in lock down with a strong military presence and no access to phones\, television\, or the internet. \nThe Indian government\, despite facing global criticism for its decision\, maintains the change was necessary to tackle terrorism\, corruption\, and separatism and spur economic development. \nWhat does this decision mean for Kashmiris as well as the future of Indian democracy? Could the dispute lead to war? What is the United States’ role in managing and resolving this conflict?
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-the-conflict-over-kashmir/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190911T191500
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SUMMARY:The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Addressing North Korea and a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Kathleen Stephens\, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\, is currently the President and CEO of the Korea Economic Institute of America. Ambassador Stephens will start our Foreign Policy Forum season with a discussion of the dynamic alliance between the United States and South Korea confronted with new and evolving challenges. Crucially\, the alliance is now tasked with maintaining military preparedness against North Korea while simultaneously pursuing diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This\, however\, comes amid rising competition between the U.S. and China\, South Korea’s largest trading partner and a key player in resolving the North Korea issue\, as well as a more critical view from the White House on the role of allies. Though the path forward for the alliance is not yet clear\, close coordination on a range of issues will be needed to advance the shared goals of both countries. How will the United States and South Korea continue to shape their alliance while facing these new challenges? \nAmbassador Stephens retired from the Foreign Service in 2015 and assumed leadership of KEI as President and CEO in September of 2018. Ambassador Stephens was a career diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1978 to 2015. She was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (2008-2011) and was the first woman and first Korean speaker to serve in that position. Korea has been significant throughout Ambassador Stephens’ life\, as she served in Korea as a Peace Corps volunteer and trainer from 1975 to 1977. Other Foreign Service assignments included postings to Portugal\, former Yugoslavia\, China\, Northern Ireland\, and India. In addition\, Ambassador Stephens served in a number of policy positions in Washington including acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (2012)\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2005-2007)\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs (2003-2005)\, and National Security Council Director for European Affairs at the Clinton White House. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration: \nOnline registration for this event has closed. If you have any questions or would still like to attend\, please call Andrea at 216-282-1041.\nParking:  \nParking at the Union Club is $12 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-u-s-south-korea-alliance-addressing-north-korea-and-a-changing-world/
CATEGORIES:Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190918T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190918T201500
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SUMMARY:Turkey\, a U.S. Ally Adrift: Is a Reversal Possible?
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nIn recent years\, Turkey has drifted away from its traditional Western allies and problems have developed in U.S.-Turkey relations\, as Turkish leadership has become increasingly anti-Western. What are the prospects for Turkey’s re-democratization? How can Turkish relations with the West\, including the U.S.\, improve? Dr. Kirişci\, senior fellow at Brookings\, will join us to answer these key questions and more. \nDr. Kemal Kirişci is the TÜSİAD senior fellow and director of the Center on the United States and Europe’s Turkey Project at Brookings. Kirişci is an expert on Turkish foreign policy and he runs the Turkey Project Policy Paper series at Brookings\, which focuses on the latest developments within Turkey. \nDr. Kirişci’s most recent book\, “Turkey and the West: Faultlines in a Troubled Alliance\,” will be available for purchase at a discounted rate at the event.  \nLocation: The Union Club\, Main Dining Room. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page. \nRegistration:  \nOnline registration for this event has closed. With questions\, please contact Andrea Bender 216-282-1041 or abender@ccwa.ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/turkey-a-u-s-ally-adrift-is-a-reversal-possible/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191001T204500
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CREATED:20190906T151913Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: The Battle over Brexit and the Future of Europe
DESCRIPTION:European observers are currently focused on the United Kingdom as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has committed to leading Britain out of the European Union (EU) on October 31 “with or without a deal.” However\, the great uncertainty surrounding British decisions is only one of many challenges confronting the six-decade-long European cooperation project. \nIn addition to “Brexit\,” the EU faces an unpredictable post-Merkel Germany\, ongoing popular opposition to President Macron in France\, Italian political turmoil over coalition-building\, an unsettled separatist challenge in Spain by Catalonia\, democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarian figures in several European countries\, a revisionist Russia\, unresolved conflicts over immigration\, and widespread economic malaise across much of the continent. \nAre these and other challenges necessarily undermining the centralizing\, institution-building project of the EU? How will Brexit and these developments affect the Brussels project\, EU member states and the world? \nSpeaker:  \nElliot Posner\, Ph.D. \nProfessor and Acting Chair\, Department of Political Science\, Case Western Reserve University \nModerator:  \nMark K. Cassell\, Ph.D. \nProfessor of Political Science\, Kent State University
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-the-battle-over-brexit-and-the-future-of-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191002T203000
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SUMMARY:2019 Global Impact Award
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Global Impact Award honors Dr. Richard N. Haass\, President of the Council on Foreign Relations\, for his distinguished career as one of the most knowledgeable observers of international affairs in America. Dr. Haass will receive CCWA’s Global Impact Award and deliver the Brooks Emeny Distinguished Lecture. \nAt this year’s event\, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs will also recognize Mr. Richard Pogue\, Senior Advisor at Jones Day\, Chairman of the Global Impact Award Event and Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Board Member\, for his 60 years of membership in the Council and his commitment to our mission and work in the community. \nCCWA’s signature event will be held on October 2\, 2019\, at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland.   \n5:30 pm Private Reception with Richard Haass (For Sponsors at the $5\,000 and above level\, and Impact Ticket holders)\n5:30 pm Cocktail Reception for All Guests\n6:30 pm Program and Dinner \nProceeds from this event support the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ educational programs. \nRegistration for this event has closed.  \nFor more information\, please contact Jenni Carney at (216) 255-9005 or jcarney@ccwa.ccwa.org. \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor The Cleveland Foundation:\n \n  \nThank you to all our sponsors! \nAmbassador Sponsors\nHitachi Heatltcare Americas\nKulas Foundation \nDiplomat Sponsors\nCleveland State University and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law\nCleveland-Cliffs\nHaslam 3 Foundation\nOberlin College\nRichard W. Pogue\nAlbert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Family Foundation\nThe Siddiq Wealth Management Group at Merrill\nP. Kelly Tompkins\nUniversity Hospitals \nAttaché Sponsors\nBakerHostetler\nCitizens Bank\nCleveland Clinic International Operations and Global Patient Services\nCase Western Reserve University\nHoward B. Edelstein\nFalls Communications\nChar and Chuck Fowler\nGries Family Foundation\nMr. and Mrs. George Goodrich\nJones Day\nDr. and Mrs. Wael Khoury\nLubrizol\nMandel Family Foundation\nMcDonald Hopkins\nVitamix
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/2019-global-impact-award/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191016T174500
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SUMMARY:Venezuela: How We Got Here\, and What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nVenezuela’s rapid economic and political collapse shocked many onlookers and has led to massive street protests and uprisings. Today\, a power struggle continues between Venezuelan President Maduro and opposition leader\, Guaido. Dany Bahar\, fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution\, will join us to discuss the catastrophe in Venezuela\, the state of the economy and unrest within the nation\, and how the international community should respond. \nDany Bahar is a fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution and was previously a David M. Rubenstein Fellow at Brookings. Bahar is an Israeli and Venezuelan economist and his research focuses on economic development and patterns of migrant and refugee movement. Bahar is also an associate at the Harvard Center for International Development and a research affiliate at IZA Institute of Labor Economics and CESifo Group Munich. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page. \nCleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/venezuela-how-we-got-here-and-whats-next/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191017T190000
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SUMMARY:Global Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:WHAT \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a series of workshops to develop greater global understanding. The series consists of 3 key elements that build off each other (understanding cultural norms; developing cross-cultural strategies; engaging in global competency assessment). Participants can select the series or choose the workshop(s) that suit their interests or needs. \nLearning outcomes from the series include: \n\n\n\nUnderstand one’s own cultural perspective\nIdentify and gain awareness of underlying dimensions of culture\nRecognize the importance of approaching cultural interactions with an open mind\nLearn how to communicate more effectively across cultures\n\n\n\nWHEN \nTraining dates: \n\n\n\nOctober 17: Understanding Cultural Norms\nNovember 14: Developing Cross-Cultural Strategies\nDecember 10: Engaging in Global Competency Assessment\n\n\n\nParticipation in full series is recommended. \nHOW \nEnjoy a glass of wine and chat with globally-minded participants. Light appetizers and refreshments are included. Space is limited to 25 participants due to the interactive nature of training exercises. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n5:45 PM Program begins \n7:00 PM Program concludes \nWHO \nWe invite those who wish to meet new people\, travel or work internationally\, or to discuss the nuances of culture to develop greater global competency. \nWHERE \nLocation: Tucker Ellis\, 950 Main Ave Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113 \nParking: Parking is not included in registration. Parking options include lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nAdmission: Full Series CCWA Member $230; Full Series Non-Member $275; One Workshop CCWA Member $80; One Workshop Non-Member $95 \nRegistration: Registration for this event has closed. \nFor more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-competency-training/2019-10-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191025T160000
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SUMMARY:Bridges to the World Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bridges to the World is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in their classrooms. The semester-long professional development program will train a cohort of educators in middle and high school classrooms to become confident instructors in global education. The initiative will offer educational resources and professional development opportunities for teachers in the realms of world affairs\, geopolitical issues and U.S. foreign policy. \nParticipating teachers will be required to attend three workshops to evaluate and reflect upon implementation of resources in the classroom. The workshops lead a cohort of participants through the four stages of global competency\, using the Asia Society framework. Participants will learn how to engage students in current events and international issues through investigating the world\, recognizing the perspectives of others\, communicating their ideas and taking action.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/bridges-to-the-world-workshop-2/2019-10-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191030T191500
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CREATED:20190829T164921Z
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SUMMARY:Back to (Merely) Bad: The Future of U.S. Policy Towards Iran
DESCRIPTION:The 2019-2020 Foreign Policy Forum series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nOver the last few months\, the imposition of sanctions\, maritime and drone incidents\, and escalating rhetoric between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have led onlookers to fear a possible conflict in the Middle East. Beyond these recent events\, the U.S.-Iran relationship is a complicated one with a vast history that merits deeper understanding. The Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action) also warrants attention when considering the future of relations between the U.S. and Iran\, as well as Iran and other Western nations. Lastly\, the use\, and misuse\, of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran adds a level of complication to the already fragile relationship. Join us on October 30 as Jarrett Blanc\, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment\, addresses these issues and options to break the negative cycle between the United States and Iran. What options are there for de-escalation of the current crisis? What would a return to diplomacy look like? How do all of these factors effect U.S. national security priorities? \nJarrett Blanc is a senior fellow in the Geoeconomics and Strategy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Prior to joining Carnegie\, he was the deputy lead coordinator and State Department coordinator for Iran nuclear implementation at the U.S. Department of State under President Obama. In this role\, he was responsible for the full and effective implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for Iran’s nuclear program. This included United States and Iranian commitments to sanctions. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration: This event is SOLD OUT.  \nParking: \nParking at the Union Club is $10 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/back-to-merely-bad-the-future-of-u-s-policy-towards-iran/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T204500
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: Music as Political Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:While international affairs seem dominated by the high politics of official representatives and ambassadors\, a great deal of transnational interaction happens at the levels of citizens and collectives. An increasingly popular form of cultural exchange and citizen diplomacy is expressed through music. What goes into these efforts? How do such exchanges shape the foreign artists as well as the American musicians? What is the future of this kind of advocacy and what are its limits? \nPanelists include:  \nAngelin Chang\, DMA\, JD\nPiano; Coordinator of Keyboard Studies; Coordinator of Chamber Music\, Cleveland State University \nChris Jenkins\, MIA\nAssociate Dean for Academic Support; Liaison to the Office of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion; and Deputy Title IX Coordinator\, Oberlin Coordinator
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-music-as-political-diplomacy/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191108T150000
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SUMMARY:"Who Will Feed the World?" Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This full-day interactive workshop will provide NASA global awareness educational resources and explore how they contribute to the understanding of soil and water and their societal applications. \nSusan Kohler\, NASA Education Specialist\, will guide participants on how to use NASA data to develop or refine their theories about how water and soil impact the ability for a country to grow crops as the climate changes. Participants will also engage in inquiry-based activities to deepen understanding of the problem of growing crops in countries that are struggling to provide food for their people. \nAll activities correlate to the Ohio Core and Science standards. Next Generation Science Standards relating to the Earth’s climate systems will be connected to the NASA activities and resources. The activities integrate science\, technology\, engineering and math with English language arts skills. \nThe workshop is open to middle school and high school educators (grades 6-12). Contact hours for educator license renewal are available. \nLocation: \nRooms 313/315\, Student Center\, Cleveland State University\, 2121 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH 44115 \nParticipants should park in the Central Garage (across the street from the Student Center). The garage visitor entrance is available from the E. 21st Street entrance only. \n \nSchedule: \n8:00 AM Registration \n8:30 AM Let’s Get Organized: Teamwork Educational Strategies \n9:00 AM GLOBE: Soil in My Backyard \n10:00 AM GLOBE Permeability Experiment: Just Passing Through \n11:00 AM NASA ECOSTRESS Mission: Drought\, Fire\, Flood \n12:00 PM Lunch provided by the Cleveland Council on World Affairs \n1:00 PM Mission Geography: Who Will Feed the World? \n3:00 PM Evaluation and Closing \nAdmission includes lunch and validated parking. \n  \nOnline Registration for this event has closed. For more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/who-will-feed-the-world-teacher-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191113T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191113T201500
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CREATED:20191028T212224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T212224Z
UID:10000419-1573667100-1573676100@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:The New Silk Road: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Caspian Sea Region
DESCRIPTION:The Caspian Sea region with its abundant energy resources has enormous strategic importance for the United States. Ambassador Richard Hoagland\, U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan (2008-2011)\, U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan (2003-2006)\, U.S. Deputy Ambassador to Pakistan (2011- 2013)\, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs (2013-2015)\, will join us for a discussion of the importance of the Caspian Sea region. Ambassador Hoagland will provide an overview of dynamics in the Caspian region\, including a look at China’s rising role and previous U.S.-Russia clashes. How have major powers clashed in the Caspian Sea\, and what goals do these nations have in the region? \nAmbassador Richard Hoagland was U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs from October 2013-August 2015. Before returning to Washington in September 2013\, he spent a decade in South and Central Asia. He was U.S. Deputy Ambassador to Pakistan (2011- 2013)\, U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan (2008-2011)\, and U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan (2003-2006). Ambassador Hoagland is currently the Caspian Security and Politics Program Chair at the Caspian Policy Center and a Subject Matter Expert for the New York Times Silk Road Journey. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page. \nCleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nRegistration for this event has closed. 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-new-silk-road-u-s-strategic-interests-in-the-caspian-sea-region/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191114T190000
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SUMMARY:Global Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:WHAT \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a series of workshops to develop greater global understanding. The series consists of 3 key elements that build off each other (understanding cultural norms; developing cross-cultural strategies; engaging in global competency assessment). Participants can select the series or choose the workshop(s) that suit their interests or needs. \nLearning outcomes from the series include: \n\n\n\nUnderstand one’s own cultural perspective\nIdentify and gain awareness of underlying dimensions of culture\nRecognize the importance of approaching cultural interactions with an open mind\nLearn how to communicate more effectively across cultures\n\n\n\nWHEN \nTraining dates: \n\n\n\nOctober 17: Understanding Cultural Norms\nNovember 14: Developing Cross-Cultural Strategies\nDecember 10: Engaging in Global Competency Assessment\n\n\n\nParticipation in full series is recommended. \nHOW \nEnjoy a glass of wine and chat with globally-minded participants. Light appetizers and refreshments are included. Space is limited to 25 participants due to the interactive nature of training exercises. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n5:45 PM Program begins \n7:00 PM Program concludes \nWHO \nWe invite those who wish to meet new people\, travel or work internationally\, or to discuss the nuances of culture to develop greater global competency. \nWHERE \nLocation: Tucker Ellis\, 950 Main Ave Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113 \nParking: Parking is not included in registration. Parking options include lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nAdmission: Full Series CCWA Member $230; Full Series Non-Member $275; One Workshop CCWA Member $80; One Workshop Non-Member $95 \nRegistration: Registration for this event has closed. \nFor more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-competency-training/2019-11-14/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191120T193000
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SUMMARY:How to Plan a Refugee Camp
DESCRIPTION:CCWA’s popular How to Plan a Refugee Camp event is back for a third time! Paul Frankmann\, a former Exploring Humanitarian Law trainer at the American Red Cross\, will lead a hands-on workshop analyzing humanitarian law and the policies that protect refugees and internally displaced persons\, as well as demonstrating how to ethically build the camps that house them. \nWe will also be joined by Loung Ung\, who will share her personal story of fleeing Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge genocide and living as a refugee before relocating to the United States in 1980. Loung Ung is a bestselling author\, activist\, and co-screenplay writer. Her bestselling memoir\, First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers\, was a 2001 recipient of the Asian/Pacific American Librarians’ Association award for Excellence in Adult Non-Fiction Literature. For over two decades\, Loung Ung has dedicated her time to helping Cambodia heal from the traumas of war. \nThe hands-on workshop is designed to help participants understand the realities of living in and planning a refugee camp. At the end of this workshop\, you will have a better sense of what the refugee experience is like for those impacted by displacement\, and how the international community can help. \nThis year’s How to Plan a Refugee Camp will be hosted at Market Garden Brewery. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program introduction and opening remarks \n6:30 PM Workshop and hands-on training session \n7:15 PM Q&A \n7:30 PM Program concludes \nAdmission:  Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nRegistration: Registration for this event has closed.  \nLight refreshments will be provided. Additional food and beverage can also be purchased from Market Garden at the event.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/how-to-plan-a-refugee-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191203T193000
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UID:10000417-1575401400-1575405900@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: How We Fight and Why it Matters\, Ethics in Foreign Military Operations Today
DESCRIPTION:Military ethics has primarily grabbed the public’s attention thanks to Hollywood. Through movies such as the Caine Mutiny\, Platoon\, and A Few Good Men\, audiences have shared in the dilemmas of men and women in uniform as they struggle to discern what is right and wrong\, and then try to do the right thing. Through television\, and now through social media\, increasingly the real-world rights and wrongs of our military are brought into our living rooms or onto our phones with ever increasing speed. \nForeign military interventions of the past two decades in Afghanistan and Iraq —including scandals such as prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib — have shaped current ethics in the U.S. military. How the U.S. military conducts itself when deployed overseas is impacted by the kinds of missions that it is increasingly asked to carry out — not just warfare but also elements of more complex nation-building exercises — and by nature of the evolving threats it faces\, suchhappy as non-state actors and the asymmetrical tactics that they employ\, including in new theaters such as cyberspace. \nHow have military ethics evolved in the first two decades of the 21st century? How different are military ethics today and how does the current U.S. military enforce its ethical norms? How does U.S. military ethics\, or its failures\, impact foreign perceptions of U.S. policy and affect international outcomes? Why does it matter and what are the American public’s views on these issues? \nPanelists include:  \nGrant Goodrich\nExecutive Director\, Great Lakes Energy Institute; Iraq war veteran and U.S. Naval Academy Alumnus \nJames C. Johnson\nDirector\, Henry T. King\, Jr. War Crimes Research Office\, Case Western Reserve University School of Law \nLisa N. Lindsay\nCoordinator\, Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence\, Case Western Reserve University
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-how-we-fight-and-why-it-matters-ethics-in-foreign-military-operations-today/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191206T160000
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SUMMARY:Bridges to the World Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bridges to the World is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in their classrooms. The semester-long professional development program will train a cohort of educators in middle and high school classrooms to become confident instructors in global education. The initiative will offer educational resources and professional development opportunities for teachers in the realms of world affairs\, geopolitical issues and U.S. foreign policy. \nParticipating teachers will be required to attend three workshops to evaluate and reflect upon implementation of resources in the classroom. The workshops lead a cohort of participants through the four stages of global competency\, using the Asia Society framework. Participants will learn how to engage students in current events and international issues through investigating the world\, recognizing the perspectives of others\, communicating their ideas and taking action.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/bridges-to-the-world-workshop-2/2019-12-06/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191210T190000
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CREATED:20190913T185502Z
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UID:10000412-1575999000-1576004400@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Global Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:WHAT \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a series of workshops to develop greater global understanding. The series consists of 3 key elements that build off each other (understanding cultural norms; developing cross-cultural strategies; engaging in global competency assessment). Participants can select the series or choose the workshop(s) that suit their interests or needs. \nLearning outcomes from the series include: \n\n\n\nUnderstand one’s own cultural perspective\nIdentify and gain awareness of underlying dimensions of culture\nRecognize the importance of approaching cultural interactions with an open mind\nLearn how to communicate more effectively across cultures\n\n\n\nWHEN \nTraining dates: \n\n\n\nOctober 17: Understanding Cultural Norms\nNovember 14: Developing Cross-Cultural Strategies\nDecember 10: Engaging in Global Competency Assessment\n\n\n\nParticipation in full series is recommended. \nHOW \nEnjoy a glass of wine and chat with globally-minded participants. Light appetizers and refreshments are included. Space is limited to 25 participants due to the interactive nature of training exercises. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n5:45 PM Program begins \n7:00 PM Program concludes \nWHO \nWe invite those who wish to meet new people\, travel or work internationally\, or to discuss the nuances of culture to develop greater global competency. \nWHERE \nLocation: Tucker Ellis\, 950 Main Ave Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113 \nParking: Parking is not included in registration. Parking options include lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nAdmission: Full Series CCWA Member $230; Full Series Non-Member $275; One Workshop CCWA Member $80; One Workshop Non-Member $95 \nRegistration: Registration for this event has closed. \nFor more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-competency-training/2019-12-10/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200115T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200115T201500
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SUMMARY:Taiwan and the U.S.:What Does the Future Hold?
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nOn January 11\, citizens will go to the polls in Taiwan to vote in one of the most consequential presidential elections in Taiwan’s history. The biggest difference between the two major candidates – in fact\, the biggest election issue in general – is their China policy. While the incumbent candidate\, Tsai Ing-wen\, has increasingly spoken about the dangers that China poses to Taiwan\, her opponent\, Han Kuo-yu\, favors closer ties to China. In the meantime\, multiple reports have shown that China’s disinformation campaign to influence the election in Taiwan is in full force. Taiwan is considered a U.S.-ally\, and the U.S. and Taiwan have long had a strong unofficial relationship. The election in Taiwan certainly has domestic and regional implications\, but it will also have an impact on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and the future of the complicated U.S.-Taiwan-China relationship. \nAmbassador Stephen Young served as a U.S. diplomat for over 33 years\, with assignments in Washington\, Taipei\, Moscow\, Beijing\, Kyrgyzstan and Hong Kong. Ambassador Young was U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan from 2003-2005 and Consul General to Hong Kong under the Obama Administration. Ambassador Young also served as Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page. \nCleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nOnline registration for this event has closed. 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/taiwan-and-the-u-s-what-does-the-future-hold/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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SUMMARY:International Visitor Dinner Hosting - Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Special education interventionists and disability rights advocates from Ukraine will be in Cleveland focusing on “Inclusive Education” best practices. They will examine the U.S. education system and the continuum of services for individuals with disabilities. \nTo get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, contact Andrew Kovach\, Program Officer\, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. By connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/international-visitor-dinner-hosting-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200122T191500
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SUMMARY:Trade\, Politics\, and the Global Economic Outlook in 2020
DESCRIPTION:The 2019-2020 Foreign Policy Forum series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nGlobal growth slowed considerably over the last three quarters of 2018 and into 2019\, and rising trade and global tensions have increased uncertainty in both the global trading system and in international cooperation in general. In an overall economic outlook published in November of 2019\, it was projected that world economic growth would be at a decade low in 2020. Join us in January as we host Marcus Noland (PhD) for a broad discussion of global economic trends and the international financial outlook for 2020. How will governments react to global economic challenges in the new year? What policy shifts can be made within the U.S.\, and internationally\, to account for low growth trends? \nMarcus Noland is the Executive Vice President and Director of Studies of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. He has been with the Peterson Institute since 1985 and served as the Deputy Director from 2009-2012. Noland’s research focuses on the intersection of economics\, political science\, and international relations\, and he has specific knowledge and interest in Asia\, Africa\, and the Middle East. Noland has authored over a dozen books and has written many scholarly articles on U.S. trade policy\, the diverse economies of the Asia-Pacific region\, and international economics. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration for this event has closed. \nParking: \nParking at the Union Club is $10 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-economic-outlook-2020/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200130T200000
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SUMMARY:Academic WorldQuest 2020
DESCRIPTION:CCWA’s Academic WorldQuest Competition \nAcademic WorldQuest is a national competition in which teams of high school students test their knowledge about international affairs\, U.S. foreign policy\, and current events. \nTeams compete over 10 rounds of questioning during this fun and competitive event. The winning team will have the option to travel to Washington\, D.C.\, in the spring to represent Cleveland in the National Competition. \nOur Competition will be held on Thursday\, January 30\, 2019 @ 4:30-8:00 PM in the Fenn Tower Ballroom of Cleveland State University. \nWho Can Play?\nTeams consist of 4 high school students from the same school with an optional alternate.  Schools may send more than one team.  There is a registration fee of $40 per team. \n2019- 2020 Academic WorldQuest Topics Include:\n\nU.S.-Russia Relations\nCountry in Focus: South Korea\nPreventing Extremism in Fragile States\nOceans: The World’s Garbage Dump\nBrexit and the EU\nChina’s Belt and Road Initiative\nGermany: 30 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall\nQatar and the Future of the Gulf Cooperation Council\nCurrent Events\n\nA Study Guide is also provided to help teams prepare for the competition! \nRegistration and Questions\nTo register for CCWA’s Fourth Annual Academic WorldQuest Competition\, click HERE. \nFor more information or questions about Academic WorldQuest\, please contact Daniela Milan at (216) 255-9003 or dmilan@ccwa.ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/academic-worldquest-2020/
CATEGORIES:Student Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200204T191500
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SUMMARY:Africa: Facts\, Fiction and Reality- Why Does it Matter to the United States?
DESCRIPTION:The 2019-2020 Foreign Policy Forum series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nPlease note this Forum is now on February 4\, 2020. It was previously scheduled for March of 2020.  \nAfrica’s economic and political landscape is rapidly changing\, and 7 of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world are now found in sub-Saharan Africa. Overall\, Africa is a continent of great opportunity\, but it faces unique and difficult challenges\, including extreme poverty and high rates of terrorism and insurgency. Join the Cleveland Council on World Affairs as we host a Foreign Policy Forum with Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield for a discussion of Africa’s future and it’s importance for U.S. security and economic interests. Why should Africa be a priority for U.S. policymakers? \n \n  \nAmbassador Linda Thomas Greenfield (ret.) is a former American diplomat who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs from 2013 to 2017. She is currently Senior Counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group in Washington\, D.C. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration has closed – this event is SOLD OUT.  \nParking: \nParking at the Union Club is $10 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/africa-facts-fiction-and-reality-why-does-it-matter-to-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200204T193000
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: What's Next for the U.S. and Iran?
DESCRIPTION:On January 3\, 2020\, the United States carried out a drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq which resulted in the death of nine people\, including Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani\, a powerful security and intelligence commander and longtime leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force. \nOn January\, 8\, 2020\, Iran retaliated by firing missiles at two American bases in Iraq. While no Iraqi\, American\, or coalition causalities were reported\, recent reports indicate several American troops were treated for concussion symptoms from the blast. Hours after the missile strike\, Iranian forces\, bracing for a U.S. counterattack that never came\, accidentally shot down an Ukraine International Airlines jetliner\, killing all 176 people aboard shortly after take-off. \nIranians\, initially swept up in a wave of nationalism and unity after the death of Soleimani\, are now protesting in the streets over their government’s handling of the downed jetliner and the threat of more hardships caused by pending U.S. sanctions. \nHow did we get here? Will Iran strike again to take revenge for the death of Soleimani? What are the options\, for Iran\, the United States and their allies\, moving forward? \nPanelists:  \nMilena Sterio\, J.D.\nProfessor of Law & Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment\, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law\nNeda A. Zawahri\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor\, Department of Political Science\, Cleveland State University \nModerator:  \nTony Ganzer\nHost/Producer\, WCPN
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-whats-next-for-the-u-s-and-iran/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200228T170000
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SUMMARY:Peru & Ecuador Youth Leadership On Demand Program: "Youth Leadership through Multiculturalism & Inclusion"
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will host a group of high school students from Peru\, Ecuador\, and Venezuela through a Youth Leadership On Demand Exchange Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program is entitled “Youth Leadership through Multiculturalism and Inclusion” and will take place February 10th – 28th\, 2020. We are seeking the following: \n\nHome hosts who can welcome 1-2 students into their home from February 10th – 28th; and\n5 U.S. Student Participants to engage with visiting students during their program and serve as local Youth Ambassadors.\n\nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast foods and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During the day on weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed before hosting. \nFor interested U.S. Student Participants: CCWA is seeking U.S. high school students to join this exchange program in Cleveland. Participants will engage with students from Peru\, Ecuador and Venezuela\, act as Youth Ambassadors to Cleveland\, develop their intercultural competency\, and strengthen their leadership skills. Being an alum of a State Department exchange program is not only incredible prestigious but signifies that students have developed soft skills that are increasingly important in a globalizing world. Please apply at this link: YLP Application – Peru Ecuador. \nContact Katie Ferman at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org with interest and questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/peru-ecuador-youth-leadership-on-demand-program-youth-leadership-through-multiculturalism-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200212T201500
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SUMMARY:India’s Rise as an Economic and Military Power
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nIndia will become the world’s most populous nation within the next five years. Within ten to fifteen years\, India will become the world’s third largest economy. As a result\, much of the world continues to wonder when India will take a larger place on the global stage. In particular\, the United States has long sought a deeper relationship with India\, as the U.S. continually seeks new partners to face emerging security and economic challenges across Asia. Is there a clear path forward for further cooperation between India and the U.S.? Join us on February 12\, as senior adviser Richard Rossow from the Center for Strategic and International Studies dives into India’s future and changing alliances. \nRichard Rossow is a senior adviser and holds the Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Mr. Rossow has committed much of his professional career to promoting business and economic engagement between the U.S. and India and has been with CSIS since 2014. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page. \nCleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nOnline registration for this event has closed. 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/indias-rise-as-an-economic-and-military-power/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200221T080000
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SUMMARY:"Project-Based Learning: Global Awareness Tour" Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This full-day interactive workshop will provide NASA global awareness educational resources and explore how they contribute to the understanding of climate change and their societal applications. \nSusan Kohler\, NASA Education Specialist\, will guide participants on how to use NASA data to analyze global climate changes\, including greenhouse gas climate changes and ecosystem changes. Participants will develop their understanding of the Earth’s resources and consider how human behavior affects air\, water\, temperature changes and climate. Participants will also engage in inquiry-based activities to promote problem solving\, communication skills and teamwork. \nAll activities correlate to the Ohio Core and Science standards. Next Generation Science Standards will be connected to the NASA activities and resources. The activities integrate science\, technology\, engineering and math with English language arts skills. \nThe workshop is open to middle school and high school educators (grades 6-12).  Contact hours for educator license renewal are available. \nLocation: \nRooms 313/315\, Student Center\, Cleveland State University\, 2121 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH 44115 \nParticipants should park in the Central Garage (across the street from the Student Center). The garage visitor entrance is available from the E. 21st Street entrance only. \n \nSchedule: \n8:00 AM Registration \n8:30 AM Let’s Get Organized: Teamwork Educational Strategies \n9:00 AM Precious Freshness: Fresh Water Crisis \n10:00 AM Modeling a Water Basin \n11:00 AM The Atmosphere: Collecting Particles and Analyzing Data \n12:00 PM Lunch provided by the Cleveland Council on World Affairs \n1:00 PM Earth Matters: Exploring the Data \n1:30 PM Engineering a Satellite: Design & Build a Satellite \n3:00 PM Evaluation and Closing \nAdmission includes lunch and validated parking. \nOnline registration for this event has closed. For more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/project-based-learning-global-awareness-tour-teacher-workshop/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200224
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SUMMARY:International Visitor Dinner Hosting – U.S. Trade Policy
DESCRIPTION:Visitors representing 20 countries from Armenia to Rwanda will be in Cleveland to examine how legacy manufacturing cities are restructuring and promoting trade in a globalized 21st century economy. \nTo get involved as a Citizen Diplomat dinner host for this group\, contact Andrew Kovach\, Program Officer\, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. By connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/international-visitor-dinner-hosting-u-s-trade-policy/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200304T133000
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SUMMARY:Working Internationally: Global Competency for Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you work on a global team? Do you interact with international clients or partners? Are you interested in working more effectively with people from other cultures? \nWHAT \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a series of workshops to develop skills for working more effectively internationally. Participation in the full series is recommend. Participants can also select the workshop(s) that suit their needs. \nLearning outcomes from the series include: \n\nLearn how to communicate more effectively across cultures\nUnderstand one’s own cultural perspective\nIdentify and gain awareness of underlying dimensions of culture\nRecognize the importance of approaching cultural interactions with an open mind\n\nThe entire workshop series is designed to build participants’ global competency. The workshops are intentionally interactive and self-reflective. We believe that self-awareness and a willingness to accept diversity and unfamiliarity are the foundation of truly successful cross-cultural interactions over the long-term. Our training is rooted in this philosophical approach\, and it combines interactive and experiential content to invite participants to approach cultural interactions with a more open mind\, while offering well-researched information about cultural nuances. \nWHEN \nThe “Working Internationally: Global Competency for Business” workshop series has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. \nSchedule: \n12:00 PM Welcome \n12:15 PM Program begins \n1:30 PM Program concludes \nWHERE \nLocation: Baker Hostetler\, Key Tower\, 127 Public Square Suite 2000\, Cleveland\, OH 44114 \nParking: Parking is not included in registration. Parking options include lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nAdmission: Full Series CCWA Member $120; Full Series Non-Member $160; One Workshop CCWA Member $45; One Workshop Non-Member $60 \nFor more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/working-internationally-global-competency-for-business/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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SUMMARY:How We Win: Defeating the Extremist Threat
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nDespite the ongoing war on terror and the billions of dollars spent in the United States’ attempts to defeat terrorist organizations\, the global threat of extremist groups remains. This threat undermines U.S. efforts abroad and has a negative impact on the stability of many regions. How can governments around the world shift their policies to reduce extremist violence and stop the spread of terrorist movements? Join us on March 4\, as Farah Pandith from the Council on Foreign Relations dives into new ways to counter extremism. In her new book\, How We Win\, Pandith presents strategies and methods to combat extremism by mobilizing leaders\, diplomats\, and global youth. \nFarah Pandith is an Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations. Pandith was a political appointee in the George H.W. Bush\, George W. Bush\, and Barack Obama Administrations and previously served on the secretary of homeland security’s homeland security advisory council. She is the author of the recently released book\, How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs\, Political Visionaries\, Enlightened Business Leaders\, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat. Copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page. \nCleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nOnline registration for this event has closed. Please email Andrea Bender at abender@ccwa.ccwa.org with any registration related questions.  
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/how-we-win-defeating-the-extremist-threat/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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SUMMARY:Immigration & Global Migration Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This full-day interactive workshop will provide a multitude of resources for educators to discuss issues of immigration and global migration in their classrooms. Participants will explore the history of immigration to the United States and current U.S. immigration policy\, as well as the global refugee crisis and its local impact in Northeast Ohio. The workshop will equip teachers with materials to analyze and respond to students’ thinking on current issues\, without injecting their own opinion. The workshop is appropriate for middle and high school history\, social studies\, and humanities teachers\, including AP and IB educators. \nRegistration fee includes instruction\, materials\, breakfast\, lunch and snacks. Contact hours for educator license renewal are available. \nLocation: \nFranz Warner Room\, Residence Inn Cleveland Downtown\, 527 Prospect Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH 44115 \nSchedule: \n8:00 AM    Registration and Breakfast \n8:30 AM    U.S. Immigration Policy: Past & Present \n10:15 AM  Content Lecture on U.S. Immigration Policy – Dr. Daniel Chand\, Kent State University \n11:15 AM  A Look at the 2017 Executive Order on Immigration & Refugee Policy \n12:00 PM  Lunch provided by the Cleveland Council on World Affairs \n12:45 PM  Global Refugee Crisis and its Local Impact \n1:45 PM    Looking at the Global Refugee Crisis \n3:00 PM    Evaluation and Closing \nOnline registration for the event has closed. For more information\, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt\, Manager of Global Education\, at ecoerdt@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/immigration-global-migration-teacher-workshop/
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