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Scholarship for Latino/Hispanic Students from the EUP

2014–2015 Estamos Unidos de Pennsylvania Scholarship (This scholarship is intended ONLY for undergraduate Latino/Hispanic students who qualify to apply.) A total of eight hours (8) volunteer service with EUP events is required preferably in the month of July* EUP announces…

Thanks to Ambassador Ibiyinka Olufeme Alao!

  The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg thanks Honorary Nigerian Arts Ambassador Ibiyinka Olufeme Alao for a fantastic keynote at the 2014 International Poetry and Storytelling Festival. Congratulations to the  1st place winner of the International Poetry and Storytelling Festival,…

Nelson Mandela: 1918-2013

Message from The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation 5th December 2013 It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the passing of our founder, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Madiba.…

International Poetry & Storytelling Competition

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg hosts Annual International Poetry & Storytelling Competition and Gala Event  Martin Luther King Day – 6:30 p.m. January 20, 2014. Sponsored by: Temple University Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. We invite…

Great Decisions: NATO

Please join us for the discussion NATO in the 21st Century November 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Temple University, room 254 How has NATO’s agenda evolved since its inception during the cold war? With its military commitment in Afghanistan winding…

Thanks to Our Newest Supporter: Wells Fargo!

World Affairs Council of Harrisburg President Joyce Davis accepts donation from Representatives of Wells Fargo at their branch on North Front Street in Harrisburg.  Wells Fargo Vice President Brendan Flores, Tammy Watkins and Branch Manager Titus Brown present Davis with…

Join Us for the Discussion on Intervention

Please join us for the discussions on “The Intervention Calculation” The “responsibility to protect” doctrine has become central to modern humanitarian intervention. When should the international community intervene? Why did the West rush to intervene in Libya but not Syria?…