“World Affairs Councils are great organizations. They help keep people throughout our country alive to important developments in world affairs and underscore that, in the country, we stay engaged and we are part of the world.” – George Schultz The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) prides itself on providing leadership for global thinking by hosting [...]
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22 Apr
TeachUNICEF – Education Resources
“Americans believe that international education is vitally important to the success of today’s young people in navigating a competitive international landscape, thriving in the global workplace, and leveraging their talents and skills in ways that move the United States forward in an increasingly connected world. These survey results are particularly significant at a time when [...]
2 Mar
Don’t Be Left Behind: Knowledge of Current Events is Important!
“America’s success abroad is founded on the rock of an informed and involved public.” U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell. According to the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press indicated that public knowledge of current affairs have changed very little despite dramatic changes in the media and information revolution (2007). On average, [...]
8 Dec
Ebony McDonald: WACC Intern Reflection (Fall 2010)
Through my college career, I have been in admiration of and intimidated by my professors’ seemingly comprehensive understanding of the changes that are happening in today’s world. Being that I want to eventually pursue a career that would allow me to become a part of these changes, I knew it was important to find a springboard [...]
