Intern Opinion Piece: Nehasri Gudipati
Check out an opinion piece written by 2025 summer intern Nehasri Gudipati.
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Intern Opinion Piece: Anreet Riar
Check out first opinion piece from our 2025 interns! This editorial was written by Anreet Riar, a student at Cumberland Valley
Travel Live! Quebec
Dr. Joyce Davis and Russel Goodman host David Brulotte, the Delegate General of Québec to New York, to showcase everything Québec has to offer! They recorded this Travel Live! episode on July 11th.
Evening with International Authors, July 10, 2025
Thank you for attending the WACH event, “Evening with International Authors” at Kareem’s Mission on July 10th, 2025 The event featured esteemed authors Hagir Elsheikh, Guerline Laurore, Sahiti Kulkarni, and Jesse Waters
World Affairs Council of Harrisburg Community Forum with Delegation from the European Union at Harrisburg University
On Monday, June 9th, European Union parliamentary leaders visited Harrisburg University to participate in a forum and Q&A about the Ukrainian war, hosted by WACH. The delegation offered insightful views on the war in Ukraine, informing the Harrisburg community about…
The 2025 Torch Awards
On May 22nd, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg held the 2025 Torch of Global Enlightenment Awards at Penn State Harrisburg. This annual event honors remarkable individuals and organizations in our region who embody the highest ideals of tolerance, appreciation…
Ramadan Mubarak from the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg!
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who observe this sacred time of reflection, prayer, and community. Ramadan is a time of fasting, gratitude, and giving back—a reminder of the values that connect…
Congratulations Hagir Elsheikh!
Hagir Elsheikh, a member of WACH’s board of directors, is being awarded an honorary doctorate degree during ceremonies on May 2 at Central Penn College. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hagir Elsheikh!
Volunteer with CWS Harrisburg
Church World Service Harrisburg supports our region’s refugees as they resettle, integrate, and thrive through programs and projects that encourage self-sufficiency. Visit their website to learn how to become a volunteer for this and other opportunities to help refugees in our region. Volunteer Positions:
Become an ESL Classroom Aide Volunteer
Catholic Charities needs patient and flexible volunteers to assist one day a week in our adult English classes for immigrants and refugees in the community. Classes meet virtually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 am or 6:00-8:00 pm. Volunteers…
