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SUMMARY:After-School Programming in STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Six librarians and educators from Egypt will be in the U.S. to explore out-of-school learning environments and the most modern educational and instructional techniques that accelerate student learning in STEAM subjects. A program in Cleveland will focus on curriculum development and methodology and integrating youth services into schools and public libraries. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/after-school-programming-in-steam/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
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SUMMARY:"The Troubles" in Northern Ireland: Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:This half-day interactive workshop will be a deep dive into the history\, politics and peacebuilding process of “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland. The workshop will build a strong knowledge of the Northern Ireland conflict and will strengthen conflict resolution competencies\, which can be utilized in the classroom. \nWe will share resources for educators to teach students the qualities of an effective mediator\, to understand the challenges of mediation\, to consider the importance of conflict resolution\, and to improve students’ mediation skills. The workshop is open to the community; non-educators will participate in a hands-on activity. We encourage students interested in exploring conflict resolution as well as students of political science\, foreign affairs\, and history to attend the workshop. \nContact hours for educator license renewal are available. All participants will have the opportunity to attend the Global Impact Award event\, honoring Senator George J. Mitchell\, at a discounted price. \nBreakfast and snacks will be provided. \n  \nLocation: \nMurphy Room\, Lombardo Student Center\, John Carroll University \nParticipants should enter at the S. Belvoir Blvd. entrance and announce themselves as guests for this program at the guard house. Participants will receive temporary parking passes and be directed to the Lombardo Student Center\, which is the building closest to the parking lot \n \nSchedule: \n8:00 AM Registration\, Breakfast\, and Welcome Remarks \n8:30 AM Opening Address: Conflict Resolution & Its Role in the World Today – Dr. Aysegul K. Zeren \n9:00 AM Introduction to the Troubles\, George Mitchell\, and the Good Friday Agreement – Dr. Philip Metres \n9:30 AM Coffee Break \n9:45 AM “George Mitchell – Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland”: Lesson Plan and Role Play \n10:45 AM Speaker Panel: The Troubles and What We Can Learn from This Conflict – Dr. Dianna Taylor\, Raymond Lennon \n11:30 AM Speaker Panel: Q & A \n11:45 AM Closing Remarks \nOnline Registration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-troubles-conflict-resolution-peacebuilding/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Seminar,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181009T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181009T203000
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SUMMARY:At a Crossroads: Insight Into the U.S.-Mexico Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nRichard Miles is the Director of the U.S.-Mexico Futures Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Following the election of the Mexican populist Andrés Manuel López Obrador as president\, and with increasing tensions along the U.S.-Mexico border\, Miles will join CCFR to discuss what lies ahead for the currently strained U.S.-Mexico relationship. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Main Dining Room \nOnline registration for this event has closed. \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/at-a-crossroads-insight-into-the-u-s-mexico-relationship/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181009T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T192708Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: Stories from the Border- DACA\, TPS\, and the Future of Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Immigration and asylum are becoming two of the largest – and most controversial – issues worldwide. Political upheaval\, displacement crises\, changes in border security\, and increases in nationalistic viewpoints have limited mobility for those escaping conflict\, persecution\, and seeking a better life.In the U.S.\, the Trump administration’s commitment to ending two programs\, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and Temporary Protection Status (TPS)\, has created uncertainty for thousands of immigrants as well as organizations who work primarily in developing countries marred by humanitarian crises\, natural disasters\, and economic stagnation. In addition\, the zero-tolerance policy for those entering the U.S. illegally\, the threats of deportation\, and the debate over chain migration has divided individuals on the hill and in neighborhoods across the country as we collectively grapple with who is able to call themselves “American.” \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs\, the City Club of Cleveland\, Global Cleveland\, International Partners in Mission\, and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies (NOCMES) for a conversation on the evolving state of immigration\, why women and children from El Salvador and Nicaragua flee to the U.S.\, and how the proposed changes to immigration legislation affects those seeking a new home.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-stories-from-the-border-daca-tps-and-the-future-of-immigration/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021
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SUMMARY:Empowering Minority Groups
DESCRIPTION:Four visitors from Moldova will be in the U.S. to explore initiatives to promote and protect human rights; learn about political perspectives on current and pending efforts to ensure minority rights; examine efforts to protect minority youth; and be introduced to programs that promote civic responsibility and assist minority citizens in marginalized communities. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/empowering-minority-groups/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181017T203000
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SUMMARY:2018 Global Impact Award Event
DESCRIPTION:CCWA’s 2018 Global Impact Award honors Senator George J. Mitchell  for his distinguished career as a peacemaker. Senator Mitchell will receive CCWA’s Global Impact Award and will deliver the Brooks Emeny Distinguished Lecture and a Q & A session with attendees. \nCCWA’s signature event will be held on October 17\, 2018\, at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland. \n5:15 pm Private VIP Reception with Senator Mitchell for Sponsors at the $5\,000 and above level\n5:30 pm Reception for all attendees\n6:30 pm Program and Dinner \nThe Global Impact Award recognizes distinguished individuals whose leadership has led to greater understanding and cooperation among communities and countries around the world. Proceeds from this event will support the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ educational programs\, specifically our Model United Nations program for middle and high school students\, and Speaker Forum programs. \nOnline registrations for this event has closed. For more information about this event\, please call (216) 781-3730. \nAmbassador Sponsor — $10\,000\nDesignation as an Ambassador Sponsor for the Global Impact Award event\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n8 tickets to the private reception with honoree\nRecognition on all event materials and website*\nDesignation as a sponsor of one CCWA Speaker Forum program of your choice (incl. dinner for four with the speaker\, ten tickets\, and recognition in event materials)\nDesignation as a CCWA mission sponsor and logo in all CCWA materials for a year \nDiplomat Sponsor — $5\,000\nDesignation as a Diplomat Sponsor for the Global Impact Award Event\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n8 tickets to the private reception for honoree\nRecognition on all event materials & website*\nDesignation as a CCWA mission sponsor and logo in all CCWA materials for a year \nAttaché Sponsor — $2\,500\nDesignation as an Attaché Sponsor for the Global Impact Award Event\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\nListing in printed program* \nImpact Ticket — $500\nOne ticket with preferred seating at the event\nOne ticket to the private reception with honoree \nIndividual Ticket — $200\nOne ticket to the cocktail reception and program \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor: \n \nThank you to our Diplomat Sponsors:\nTony Asher\nThe Cleveland-Cliffs\nCleveland Clinic – International Operations and Global Patient Services\nCleveland State University\nDee and Jimmy Haslam\nThe Lubrizol Corporation\nRichard W. Pogue\nAlbert and Audrey Ratner\nP. Kelly Tompkins \nThank you to our Attaché Sponsors:\nBakerHostetler\nCase Western Reserve University – Center for International Affairs\nCollins & Scanlon LLP\nHoward B. Edelstein\nFalls Communications\nJohn Carroll University\nKent State University – Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education\nWael and Sawssan Khoury\nMandel Family Foundation\nCharles McCarthy and Emily Bolton\nUniversity Hospitals\nClare Corrigan woidke/Jim Kavalec AB Bernstein \nMargaret W. Wong & Associates \nFor more information\, contact Jenni Carney at jcarney@ccwa.ccwa.org or (216) 781-3730.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/2018-global-impact-award-event/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
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SUMMARY:Building Civil Society: Strategies for NGO Growth and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from Brazil will travel to Cleveland to explore the diversity of the non-profit sector in the U.S. and the dynamic relationships between business\, government\, and non-governmental organizations. In order to gain insight into nonprofit management and capacity building\, visitors will engage in a workshop in addition to meetings with the Cleveland Foundation\, Urban League\, BVU\, among others. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/building-civil-society-strategies-for-ngo-growth-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
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CREATED:20181031T152914Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy and Integration for Special Needs Education
DESCRIPTION:This program focuses on social integration and supportive schooling for children with special needs. Ukrainian visitors will see an array of programs and organizations in Cleveland that work to ensure a positive environment for special needs children\, prevent abuse\, promote skill-building/employment opportunities\, provide resources for those struggling with disabilities\, and involve them in the community. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/advocacy-and-integration-for-special-needs-education/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181024T191500
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SUMMARY:U.S.-China Relations: The Slow Economic War
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Council on World Affairs Presents: A Foreign Policy Forum \nJoin CCWA as we host Thomas Hout\, Visiting Professor at Middlebury Institute of International Studies\, best-selling author\, and career consultant\, for a discussion of the economic relationship between the United States and China.  \nFollowing a number of negotiations and tariff changes between the United States and China\, Hout will analyze the root and depth of issues behind U.S. trade policy towards China. As numerous political and economic objectives between the U.S. and China continue to pressure current leaders\, is there an easy solution to the contrasting viewpoints in the two countries’ relationship? \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* \n*CWRU Students attend free thanks to support from CWRU Center for International Affairs. To register as a CWRU student\, please email Andrea at speakers@ccwa.ccwa.org \nLocation: Linsalata Alumni Center\, Great Hall. Case Western Reserve University\, 11310 Juniper Road\, Cleveland\, OH 44106 \nOnline registration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/u-s-china-relations-the-slow-economic-war/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181029T191500
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CREATED:20181002T180119Z
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SUMMARY:400 Years of Dutch-American and Transatlantic Relations
DESCRIPTION:Join CCWA as we host Ambassador Henne Schuwer\, the Dutch Ambassador to the United States\, for an exciting discussion of America’s lasting relationship with the Netherlands.  \nAmbassador Schuwer will be addressing the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands and our long-time partnership through NATO. Additionally\, the Ambassador will discuss present day options for cooperation between the United States and the Netherlands\, focusing on water management\, innovation\, agriculture\, and cultural ties. \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. \nOnline registration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/400-years-of-dutch-american-and-transatlantic-relations/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181031T153413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T153413Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Money Laundering
DESCRIPTION:Since the Cuyahoga County corruption scandal was revealed nearly a decade ago\, both local government and law enforcement agencies have been committed to preventing money laundering in addition to a wide-range of other financial crimes. AML experts and prosecutors from Vietnam will explore Northeast Ohio’s counter-measures against fraud and methods of promoting inter-agency cooperation. Meetings will highlight local public and private sector resources that tackle financial crimes and new forms of high-tech money laundering through cryptocurrency. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/anti-money-laundering/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181106T203000
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: Forecast Calls For... A Global Trade War?
DESCRIPTION:In October\, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global growth forecast\, as tensions between the United States and its trading partners continues to escalate. IMF predicts the global economy will increase 3.7 percent – down from an initial estimate in April of 3.9 percent – due to several potentially disruptive trade policies: the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (replacing NAFTA) awaiting congressional approval\, new tariffs imposed on $200B worth of goods from China\, and the pending the US-Europe Trade Deal. \nIn addition\, global corporate debt in both the private and public sectors — now stands at an all-time high of $182 trillion\, a 60 percent increase since 2008. \nWill these tensions result in a global trade war? What are the risks to the global markets in terms of economic performance and monetary policy? And what does all this mean for American businesses? \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs\, the City Club\, Global Cleveland\, International Partners in Mission\, and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies (NOCMES) for a conversation on the tensions and policies affecting the global economy.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-forecast-calls-for-a-global-trade-war/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181115
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SUMMARY:Combating Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:Five visitors from Oman will be exploring local\, Cleveland-based resources that assist human trafficking victims\, prosecuting human trafficking cases\, raising awareness of human trafficking\, and more. The program will address the work and cross-collaboration of governmental agencies\, student initiatives\, community nonprofits\, and other organizations in fighting the issue of human trafficking. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/combating-trafficking-in-persons/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181115
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SUMMARY:Youth Outreach: Conflict Resolution & Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from France will discuss the best methods of engaging youth in community organizations and grassroots advocacy groups that foster youth leadership skills and engage young people through education\, economic opportunity and civic participation. This program will focus on empowering local youth\, discussion of social/ethnic diversity in schools\, and understanding youth identity/individualism. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/youth-outreach-conflict-resolution-empowerment/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181118
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181031T154244Z
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SUMMARY:Education Reform in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Six educators\, school administrators\, and university-based researchers from China\, will be traveling to Cleveland to learn how local government and school districts work creatively to address challenges in today’s education system. The program will highlight the role of public school boards and universities in addressing education reform\, including sexual harassment\, nepotism\, academic dishonesty\, and integration of a diverse student body. School visits and meetings will feature Cleveland State University\, the Cleveland Transformation Alliance\, Cleveland Metropolitan School District\, the Cleveland Teachers Union\, among others. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/education-reform-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181114T191500
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181024T172906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T172906Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Challenges in 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is pleased to host Dr. Nizar Zein\, Chairman and Medical Director of Global Patient Services at the Cleveland Clinic\, for a Foreign Policy Forum on the topic of global health. Dr. Zein will explore today’s top challenges in global health care and international medicine. Additionally\, Dr. Zein will pay particular attention to the potential role that the U.S. health care system can play in leading positive transformation abroad\, as well as providing medical care across international borders. \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\, Ballroom. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nThis event has passed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-health-challenges-in-2018/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181121
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SUMMARY:Promoting Peace and Tolerance Among Educated Youth
DESCRIPTION:This project for Pakistan will connect visitors to Cleveland resources that will highlight the role of universities in either peace\, tolerance\, and messaging around anti-radicalization\, intolerance\, and extremism.  Visitors will meet with government\, academic\, faith-based\, and secular organizations to discuss their role in combating violent extremism especially for vulnerable populations. \n\nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/promoting-peace-and-tolerance-among-educated-youth/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181127T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
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SUMMARY:China- America's Generational Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nRoy Kamphausen is the Senior Vice President for Research at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) and\, in April of 2018\, Roy was appointed to be a Commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Given the changing relationship between the United States and China\, Roy will discuss the significance of U.S. policy to China\, the challenges that face the U.S. in this realm\, and the appropriate response to address China. \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgewood Room \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/u-s-china-military-focus/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181205
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CREATED:20181206T222155Z
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SUMMARY:21st Century Changemakers: Strengthening American Corners Programming in the Face of Global Change
DESCRIPTION:Librarians and American Corners managers from Belarus\, Estonia\, Hungary\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Moldova\, Poland\, Slovakia\, and Ukraine will be in Cleveland to explore best practices in library management and strategies for promoting media literacy and civil society. Throughout their program in Northeast Ohio\, visitors will meet with the Cleveland Public Library\, Cuyahoga County Public Library\, The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning\, MC2STEM High School\, Think[Box]\, and the City of Solon Community Center. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/21st-century-changemakers-strengthening-american-corners-programming-in-the-face-of-global-change/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181206
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181031T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T153804Z
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SUMMARY:Accountability and Reforms in Education
DESCRIPTION:Education leaders from Armenia will participate in this International Visitor Leadership Program exchange to address accountability and reforms in the U.S. education sector. Meetings with governmental agencies\, school districts\, and civil society organizations will highlight efforts to augment transparency/accountability\, teaching strategies for critical thinking/creative learning\, and the development of effective and transparent school administrative systems of governance. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/accountability-and-reforms-in-education/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181206T214919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T214919Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Facts in the Age of Digital Media
DESCRIPTION:Eight visitors from Thailand\, highly respected reporters and leaders in journalism\, will approach the issues facing media and news emerging in the digital age.  By meeting with Cleveland-based news outlets as well as other related organizations\, the role of media in politics and in spreading information to the public will be examined. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/managing-facts-in-the-age-of-digital-media/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181212
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181206T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T214524Z
UID:10000349-1544054400-1544572799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Best Practices in Museum and Cultural Management
DESCRIPTION:Five museum officials from Slovenia will participate in this project concerning strategies in managing museums and cultural institutions. While in Cleveland\, visitors will meet with museum officials and discuss best practices in curation\, development and fundraising\, and how cultural institutions address historically difficult or controversial topics. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/promoting-best-practices-in-museum-and-cultural-management/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181216
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181206T214719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T214719Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Start-Up Incubators for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Through this project\, Pakistani visitors will explore start-ups and business incubation in the U.S. and the involvement of both the private and public sectors. Small business in Northeast Ohio is tightly entwined with job creation and empowerment of entrepreneurs. Cleveland’s local community start-up culture will be examined through visits with Flashstarts\, ECDI\, the Health-Tech Corridors\, and other local resources. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/managing-start-up-incubators-for-growth/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190116T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190116T174500
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181221T193406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T193406Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Russia's Role in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations events are for CCFR members only. \nAnna Borshchevskaya is the Ira Weiner Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy\, where she focuses on Russia’s policy towards the Middle East. Borshchevskaya suggests that although many were surprised by Putin’s intervention in Syria\, it was years in the making. Borshchevskaya will discuss Russia’s strategic goals across the Middle East\, including Putin’s relations with Iran\, Israel\, Egypt\, and North Africa. \nOnline registration for this event has closed.\nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room \nFor more information about CCFR membership options and to join\, click here to visit our CCFR page.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/exploring-russias-role-in-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190117T200000
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CREATED:20171030T175127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T175127Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION:CCWA’s Academic WorldQuest Competition \nAcademic WorldQuest is a national competition in which teams of high school students test their knowledge of international affairs\, U.S. foreign policy\, and current events. Teams compete over 10 rounds of questioning for the grand prize of representing Northern Ohio in the National Competition held in Washington\, D.C. in April. \nOur local Northern Ohio competition was held on Thursday\, January 17\, 2019. The Cleveland Council on World Affairs would like to congratulate and recognize the winners of this year’s Academic WorldQuest competition: \nFirst Place Team: Hathaway Brown  \nSecond Place Team: Mayfield High School  \nThird Place Team: St. Joseph’s Academy  \nThe first place Hathaway Brown Team with Advisor\, Mr. Michael Ciuni\, and CCWA’s CEO Ms. Carina Van Vliet \nThe first place team advances to the National Academic WorldQuest competition to be held in Washington\, DC from April 26-27\, 2019.  The competition is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and participants will enjoy a weekend of national competition activities. The winning team will receive a stipend to defray the cost of hotel and travel expenses. \n2018-2019 Academic WorldQuest Topics Include: \n\nCountry in Focus: Qatar\nHow to Deal with North Korea\nGlobal Refugee and Migration Crisis\n#WeAreNATO – The Alliance at 70\nGreat Decisions\nJapan-U.S. Relations\nSpace Policy\nWorld Trade Organization (WTO)\nBridging Divides to Build Peace\nCurrent Events\n\nA Study Guide is provided to help teams prepare for the competition after each team registers. \nRegistration and Questions \nTo register for CCWA’s Third 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/2019-academic-worldquest/
CATEGORIES:Student Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20181030T144429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T144429Z
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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/2019-01-18/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190123T191500
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CREATED:20181024T174654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T174654Z
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SUMMARY:Securing the Future in a Changing Middle East with Ambassador Ryan Crocker
DESCRIPTION:Since President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed crippling unilateral sanctions\, is the U.S. heading toward an inevitable war with Iran or is reconciliation possible? What are the workable policy options for the United States in the Middle East given the constant changing power dynamics? Will the Administration’s maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime advance America’s national security or further destabilize the region? \nAmbassador Ryan Crocker\, a statesman whose distinguished diplomatic career spanned four presidencies and who served as U.S. Ambassador in Afghanistan\, Iraq\, Pakistan\, Syria\, Kuwait\, and Lebanon\, will join the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a Foreign Policy Forum to discuss U.S. actions in the Middle East and prospects for peace in the region. \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\, Ballroom. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nOnline registration for this event has closed. Please call Andrea at 216-282-1041 with any registration related questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/securing-the-future-in-a-changing-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190131
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CREATED:20190103T214631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T214631Z
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SUMMARY:New Economic Map for the Korean Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:South Korean policy advisors involved in formulating the Moon Jae-in administration’s “New Economic Map for the Korean Peninsula” will visit the U.S. to examine a wide range of government agencies\, non-government organizations\, think tanks\, and important interest groups dealing with foreign\, security\, and economic policies. Participants will explore economic policies and development models that promote innovative economies. While in Cleveland\, visitors will gain an overview of the transformation of Northeast Ohio into an international business hub and the re-emergence of manufacturing for a modern\, global economy. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/new-economic-map-for-the-korean-peninsula/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T215916
CREATED:20190114T224030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T224030Z
UID:10000356-1549395000-1549399500@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: How America Confronts Terror
DESCRIPTION:For the past 17 years\, much of American national security has been focused on preventing another terrorist attack. To that end\, the United States has invested countless resources in battling ISIS\, the Taliban\, and other forms of extreme terrorism around the globe. \nIn December\, President Donald J. Trump announced he was pulling 2\,000 American troops out of Syria and 7\,000 American troops out of Afghanistan\, signaling his belief that the war on terror has been won. These decisions were not supported by many military and intelligence officials – Secretary of Defense James Mattis publicly resigned in response – who believe continued military involvement is necessary to ensure stability. \nSo\, what happens now? How has the war on terror evolved over the years – and are we able to declare an end to this war? How will these decisions affect not only American military efforts\, but those of our allies? And\, what steps need to be taken to continue to protect our national security against threats? \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs\, the City Club of Cleveland\, Global Cleveland\, International Partners in Mission\, and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies (NOCMES) for a conversation with Joshua A. Gelzer\, J.D.\, Ph.D.\, one of the nation’s leading voices in counterterrorism\, about America’s continued war on terror.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-how-america-confronts-terror/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190213
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CREATED:20190108T203358Z
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SUMMARY:Global Economic Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:As the world economy continues to grow\, local businesses and economies have the opportunity to connect with the larger global market. In this Multi-Regional Project\, visitors from the Colombia\, Egypt\, Mozambique\, China\, Portugal\, and Sri Lanka will be traveling to Cleveland to learn more about how this “Rust Belt” city has diversified its economy both through domestic and international business. Meetings with local government agencies\, businesses\, and financial organizations will take a closer look at how Cleveland’s efforts to stimulate growth and employment have impacted the local community. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-economic-cooperation-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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