LOCAL COMPETITION – 8:30 A.M. – NOON, SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018 ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE The Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2018 Academic WorldQuest National Competition The Carlos and Malú Alvarez Academic WorldQuest National Competition honors the tremendous dedication and philanthropic support of WACA National Board member Carlos Alvarez and his wife to our flagship program and the Academic …
We live on a beautiful, colorful, and diverse planet. Through the inventions of technology and innovation, we can know what is happening on the opposite side of the world in a heartbeat. This convergence of mechanical and science has made information readily available to help us understand the complexity and balance of life as a whole. Our …
Climate Change Resource Guide for Students and Teachers! Read More »
We live on a beautiful, colorful, and diverse planet. Through the inventions of technology and innovation, we can know what is happening on the opposite side of the world in a heartbeat. This convergence of mechanical and science has made information readily available to help us understand the complexity and balance of life as a whole. …
Thanks to Mid Penn Bank for supporting WACH’s Youth Programs through the EITC program! Joshua Kuntzman presents check to WACH President Joyce Davis in offices at Temple University Harrisburg
“CUBA AFTER FIDEL . . .and before Trump!” The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg thanks Dr. John Nichols of Penn State for an enlightening discussion at the recent Hot Topics forum on “Cuba after Fidel.” The Council also thanks Franklin Kury for insights from his travels to Cuba, and Lindsay Bowman of Harrisburg Academy for …
THANKS To Dr. John Nichols! Cuba after Fidel . . . and before Trump! Read More »
TRUMP WINS: WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE WORLD? Thanks to all who participated in the Post Election Forum – What’s Next for the World. See video of forum HERE Now that Donald Trump has been elected the new U.S. President, what will happen to the world? Thanks to Harrisburg Academy for hosting this important discussion. Stay tuned for …
Thanks to Speaker Sean Meyer for Final 2017 Great Decisions at Fredricksen Library! 1 p.m. May 15, 2017 – Nuclear Security! Sean Meyer, Manager, Global Security Program, Union of Concerned Scientists The nuclear status quo is changing. Nine nations are declared nuclear powers—and non-state actors are upending cold war era strategy. How can leaders stop countries …
Thanks to Sean Meyer: Final Great Decision-Nuclear Security! Read More »
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is seeking high school students and teachers interested in forming Peace Clubs in their schools or in joining the Council’s Peace Club. The program was created by the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., to teach conflict resolution skills. Students who participate will receive Peacemaker certificates and be honored at the Council’s …
THANKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS! 2016 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE GLOBAL WARMING ALERT: FEELING THE HEAT! SPECIAL THANKS TO WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AND TO LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: HIS EXCELLENCY MAJID AL SUWAIDI Consul General United Arab Emirates Distinguished experts on global warming and the environment will include: THE COUNCIL THANKS OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS! DAVID BROWN – Scholar in Residence -Sustainability Ethics …
Thanks to All for a Successful Global Warming Conference! Read More »
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg has named candidates for the 2016-17 Global Scholars Certificate Program for High School Students. Candidates include: Chacko Rachael Cumberland Valley High School Chacko Sarah Cumberland Valley High School Le Hoang Harrisburg HS SciTech Lu Peng Harrisburg HS SciTech Choi YuNa Cumberland Valley High School Lin Yi Cumberland Valley High …
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