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2017 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair

    2017 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair TOP ISSUES FOR EMERGING WORLD LEADERS Top Issues for Emerging World Leaders9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017Harrisburg University of Science & Technology14th Floor Auditorium Climate Change: What To Do?  Speakers:Don…

Photos from Past Trips

Photos from Past World Affairs Council Trips Each year the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia offers several travel opportunities to Council members. These trips have spanned the globe and are wonderful opportunities to see the world with individuals who are…

Educators, Activists & Humanitarians–2017 Torch Honorees!

CATE BARRON KEYNOTES “TORCH AWARDS” The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg celebrated the achievements of individuals, organizations and educators in advancing issues of global importance during ceremonies on May 18, 2017 at Harrisburg University.  Awards were presented for efforts to advance international education,…

Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca – 2017 Torch Award Honoree

Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca  – 2017 Torch of Global Enlightenment Award Honoree: On Southeastern Europe, Peace-building Words and Photography by Skye McDonald Professor by day, humanitarian and United Nations advocate also by day. Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca, associate professor of political science…