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The latest posts from the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg


Summer Internship 2022

Michelle Angert
August 10, 2022
News | Youth


Summer Internship 2022

Take a look at some pictures and highlights from our 2022 summer internship program





We Care: Saving our Future | 2022 International Young Leaders Conference

Michelle Angert
August 5, 2022
Youth


We Care: Saving our Future | 2022 International Young Leaders Conference

August 3, 2022 The 2022 summer interns put together the annual International Young Leaders Conference. The four panels consisted of: Gun Violence & Its Effect on Youth and Education, Covid-19 & Education, Social Inequality, and The War in Ukraine & Our Future. Click below to watch the conference.





Travel with WACH to Bulgaria! Oct. 1-7, 2022

jdavis11007
July 22, 2022
News | Travel


Travel with WACH to Bulgaria! Oct. 1-7, 2022

Register TODAY: Email wacharrisburg@gmail.com Trip Features: 3 Days in Sofia Visit Boyana Church-UNESCO World Heritage Site Walking tour of Sofia Visit Rila Monestary-UNESCO World Heritage Site One Day in Plovdiv Visit Damascena Rose Complex Visit Kazanlak Thracian Tomb-UNESCO World Heritage Site Wine tasting in Starosel COST: WACH associates –  $2,000: General…





The Art of Healing

Michelle Angert
July 17, 2022
Arts | News


The Art of Healing

July 16, 2022 The Art of Healing About The Event This event showcased local artists and writers to speak about their art process and talk about how art is a great way to overcome trauma and helps promote mental health. Our Panelists Reina E. Wooden Abstract Expressionist Ashley Nichole Walkowiak…





Covid-19 Update

Michelle Angert
July 11, 2022
Covid Webinars | Covid-19 | Event


Covid-19 Update





Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Webinar

Michelle Angert
July 3, 2022
Event | News | Partners


Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Webinar

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg partnered with the Tennessee World Affairs Council, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, and the IRC to bring this update to the war in Ukraine. Click below to watch the webinar.





2022 Torch Awards Ceremony

Michelle Angert
May 26, 2022
Event | News


2022 Torch Awards Ceremony

25 May 2022 2022 Torch Awards Ceremony This year the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg was honored to recognize the inspiring work of four individuals, three organizations, and one Youth Award Honoree. These individuals and groups have worked towards the betterment of our community through advancing tolerance, appreciation of differences,…





Travel Live PA! Hershey Park

Michelle Angert
May 23, 2022
Event | Travel | Travel Live


Travel Live PA! Hershey Park





Travel Live! Central European Waterways

Michelle Angert
May 2, 2022
Travel | Travel Live


Travel Live! Central European Waterways

Join Shoshana Altricher, Mimi Gregory, and Dr. Joyce Davis as they explore the waterways of Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and more. Watch the video!





Reception for Consulate General of the Republic of Germany David Gill

Michelle Angert
April 27, 2022
News


Reception for Consulate General of the Republic of Germany David Gill

Reception for Consulate General for the Republic of Germany David Gill 26 April 2022 Members of the public, our board and distinguished guests gathered at Temple University in Harrisburg for a reception with David Gill, the Consulate General for the Republic of Germany. Gill provided remarks on the ties between…





Travel Live PA!

Michelle Angert
April 25, 2022
Travel Live


Travel Live PA!

Watch our first episode in our newest webinar series: Travel Live PA! Join WACH CEO Joyce Davis, Mary Smith, President of Visit Hershey Harrisburg, and Cole Goodman and Zach Reed to discuss the upcoming series and learn more about the Harrisburg area.





2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition

Michelle Angert
April 5, 2022
Youth


2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition

Thank you to all of our teams who participated in this year’s virtual competition. We were fortunate to have six teams compete from The Milton Hershey School, Cedar Cliff High School, Cumberland Valley High School, Upper St. Clair High School, and Downington High School. The winning team from Cedar Cliff…





Artists Initiative

Michelle Angert
March 25, 2022
News


Artists Initiative

Supporting Artists Artists Initiative The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg holds several events throughout the year focused on the arts. Click below to learn more about local and international artists and our past events. Upcoming Arts Events Past Events Women & The Arts Webinar A Tribute to the Arts during…





Visit Iceland

Michelle Angert
March 23, 2022
Travel Live


Visit Iceland

Experience the wonders of Iceland with this episode of Travel Live! Join Jim Falk, Shoshana Altricher, and Joyce Davis as they visit Iceland and discuss the upcoming World Affairs Council trip there.





Covid-19 & the Faith Community

Michelle Angert
March 16, 2022
Covid Webinars | Covid-19 | News


Covid-19 & the Faith Community

Covid-19 & the Faith Community Webinar 15 March 2022 About the Event Our Covid-19 & the Faith Community webinar brought together the PA Physician General and leaders from many different faith communities in Central Pennsylvania to have a discussion on the ways to keep our community safe during this time. The…