Coming this Fall
Understanding Muslim Societies
Speaker: Nader Hashemi
Assistant Professor, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. He is the author of publications on secularism and dynamics of power in the Arab region and Iran. His areas of expertise include the Middle East and Islamic affairs, secularism, politics of the Middle East, Islam-West relations.
Check back later for details.
High School Symposium - September 27, 2012
This year's focus will be on China. Check back later for details.
Of Interest
April 26, 2012 — Inaugural World Affairs Council Annual Dinner — A Huge Success
Speaker: Ambassador Jendayi Frazer: Former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs; Distinguished Public Service Professor; Director, Center for International Policy & Innovation, Carnegie Mellon University
Click here to see the presentation.
Over 100 people enjoyed a perfect evening at the Garden of the Gods club for our first Annual Dinner. Everyone was able to spend the reception time outside on the beautiful Garden of the Gods grounds, and the rain held off until right before dinner time.
Ambassador Jendayi Frazer was an excellent choice for the speaker at this inaugural event.
This is an event you won't want to miss next year!
April 11, 2012 Luncheon Slide Presentation
Mr. Juseong Lim, First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, has generously made his slide presentation available to us.
Click here for the slide presentation.
Click here to view an interview with Mr. Juseong Lim.
Click here to view an interview with Ambassador Jack Pritchard.
Honored Guests
Srdja Popovic and Slobodan Dinovic were honored guests at the May 2, 2011 COSWAC luncheon. They were founders of the OTPOR! (resistance) movement in Serbia and credited with initiating the successful non-violent overthrow of Slobodan Milošević. They also are credited with training the dissidents in the latest changes in Egypt.
President's Message
From your President, Dr. Schuyler Foerster
Before returning to Colorado Springs at the end of 2009—after a 20-year hiatus—I had the privilege of running the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh for over a dozen years. That was a much larger council, with several full time staff members, and a high school outreach that spanned eight counties, 275 school districts, and some 12-15,000 students each year. But here is where I want to be.
Middle and High School Education Programs
The Colorado Springs World Affairs Council continues to support a variety of programs for local middle and high school students designed to foster a long-term interest in international relations. Financial support from Jim and Diane Cameron Education Contributors has provided the Council with the means to make major contributions to many programs.
Leadership Pikes Peak
Experience the Springs
May 23 & 24, 2012
Whether you are a native Coloradoan, new to the area, or someone looking for opportunities to become more involved in the Pikes Peak region, Leadership Pikes Peak’s Experience the Springs program has something for you. Experience the Springsoffers a wonderful opportunity to get the “big picture” overview of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
WACA Council Leadership Message from Lori Murray
Search for New President
Dear Leaders of the World Affairs Councils Network:
Last February 2011, after leading the World Affairs Councils of America as Interim President on a pro bono basis since August 2010, I agreed to serve as WACA's President & CEO through December, 2011 to help steady and revitalize the WACA National Office. I am writing to inform you that I extended that commitment and my departure date in my discussions with our National Board Chair, Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, to June 1, 2012 in order to facilitate the implementation of the two important and exciting programs WACA secured from the Carnegie Corporation and the EU Delegation to the United States and to ensure a smooth and orderly transition to a new President.