| Drake University Center for Global Citizenship is offering free lectures dealing with global affairs this fall. |
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Exploring the Arab-Israeli Conflict: Obama, Israel and the Palestinian Question
March 12, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The Des Moines Public Library
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| Join the Iowa Council for International Understanding (ICIU) for
an afternoon discussion table with Rabert Malley of the Inter
national Crisis Group on the future of the Palestinian question
in the new Obama administration. |
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Sister Cities International Youth Conference 2009
July 28-August 2, 2009
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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| Join young citizen diplomats from around the world in Belfast, Northern Ireland and learn what it means to be a global citizen in an ever changing world! |
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International Education Week 2008
November 17-21
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| International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, IEW 2008 aims to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. |
Learn more about International Education Week 2008, click here.
View and submit your IEW events, click here.
Interested in taking a Global IQ quiz? Click here. |
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Rising Powers-A Free Public Forum
November 21, 2008
5:30 p.m. ICIU
Refreshments Will Be Served
Des Moines Public Library
1000 Grand Avenue ·Des Moines, Iowa
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| We invite you to join the panelists as they discuss several of the countries challenging the global order, major issues which cut across 2-arab-fellowsnational boundaries and the impact upon American lives.This forum is hosted by the Iowa Council for International Understanding, the Stanley Foundation and Des Moines Public Library. |
Moderator:
Vlad Sambaiew President of the Stanley Foundation
Panel of Experts from the Stanley Foundation:
Michel Kraig Director of Policy Analysis & Dialogue
Matt Martin Program Officer in Policy Analysis & Dialogue
Kristin McHugh Program Officer in Communication & Outreach, & Senior Radio Producer
Click on http://www.iciu.org/ to read more! |
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Fall 2008 Events and Activities
Drake University Center for Global Citizenship
Des Moines, IA
September 4-November 16
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Drake University Center for Global Citizenship is offering free lectures dealing with global affairs this fall, click here to find specific time and location for each lecture below:
Sept. 4: Where do We Draw the Line?
Sept. 9: China on the Rise-What's Next? 
Sept. 9: Forum on Race and Ethnicity in Public Discourse
Sept. 14: The Hidden Blade (Japan)
Sept. 16: Food as a Human Right-A Huge but Achievable Challenge
Sept. 23: Afghanistan: The Forgotten War
Sept. 30: Transnational Challenges to Security
Oct. 7: International Terrorism
Oct. 8: Shaky Past, Uncertain Future: US-Iran Relations
Oct. 12: Devils at the Doorstep (China)
Oct. 14: Trends in Islam
Oct. 22: Alternatives to Economic Globalization
Oct. 28: Keeping America Safe and Safeguarding American Values
Nov. 4: Religion and Democracy in the New South Africa
Nov. 5: Forum on Global Migration
Nov. 16: Earth (India)
Dec. 9: The Limitations of Compellent Threats as a Tool of Power |
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Iowa 2008 Fall Speaker Series
National Security Network (NSN)
September 8 - October 28
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September 8 & 9: China on the Rise – What’s Next?
September 15 & 16: American National Security: Looking Beyond the Military
September 23 & 24: Afghanistan: The Forgotten War
September 29 & 30: Transnational Challenges to Security
October 6 &7: International Terrorism
October 14 & 15: Trends in Islam
October 27 & 28: Keeping America Safe and Safeguarding American Values |
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Iowa Hunger Summit
Des Moines Marriott Downtown, IA
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 14
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| Free and open to the public, the Iowa Hunger Summit each year gathers diverse Iowans who are united in fighting hunger – both at home and abroad. Click here to download the Project Information Form. |
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Iowa Hunger Summit sessions, hosted by:
ISU Extension - The Changing Face of Hunger in Iowa
ISU Extension – Food Insecurity: Rising Fuel Costs and Rising Food Prices
Iowa Department of Human Services
ONE Campaign
World Food Program
Kids Against Hunger
12:00 p.m.
Hunger Luncheon, featuring meals used by Iowa-based organizations in food assistance and hunger-relief efforts
Keynote Address: Eric Schockman, President, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Iowa Hunger Summit sessions continue. |
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