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2019 China Town Hall!

  Thanks to Dr. David Kenley and Kay Wolf and the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking at Elizabethtown College for a successful 2019 China Town Hall. The national telecast explored China’s rapid development and Sino-American relations have a direct…

2019 International Artists Conference & Exhibition

Thanks to all participants in the 2019 International Artists Conference & Exhibition held Saturday, Oct. 26 — 2 p.m.-8 p.m. at Central Penn College. Dinner & entertainment, plus awards ceremony for supporters of the arts. Featured artist — Keisha Finnie.…

2019 Peacemaker in Our Midst Awards!

Announcing organizations and individuals in our region that have contributed to mutual understanding, conflict resolution and peacemaking. Purchase Tickets HERE for Symposium, including lunch: Peacemaker in Our Midst Awards – Local leaders honored for peacemaking Heeding God’s Call — for its…

2019 International Peace Symposium

Special Appreciation to Dr. Richard Hughes Author – Myths America Lives By: White Supremacy and the Stories that Give Us Meaning Special Appreciation to all Moderators and Panelists: Opening Panel – Dr. David Kenley – Moderator Threats of War: North Korea,…

Consul General David Gill Visited WACH!

On Tuesday, June 11, the Honorable Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany David Gill visited Harrisburg as guest of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg. He was keynote speaker at a forum at Temple University Harrisburg on the…

Youth & Politics: 2020!

Thank to all for a successful 2019 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair! International Young Leaders Conference & Youth Fair on Aug. 7 at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology featured young political leaders: Matthew Krupp, Cole Davis Goodman,…

World Affairs Council Interns Visit the Capitol!

On Wednesday, June 19th, the college and high school interns of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg had the privilege of touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol. At the Capitol, interns met with Lt. Governor John Fetterman and discussed his role…

2019 Torch of Global Enlightenment Honorees!

Each year, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg honors organizations and individuals that have contributed to global understanding and appreciation of different cultures, languages and lands. This year, WACH honors the following people and organization at a catered reception and…