Archive for the ‘General’ Category

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, [...]

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Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year

Season’s Greetings from the World Affairs Council of Charlotte Here’s wishing all of you a wonderful year ahead!   All of us at the WACC are grateful for your support this year. Your investment in the Council’s mission has enabled us to build awareness of world affairs and encourage global citizenry in the Queen City. We look forward to great [...]

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Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) Blog!

We finally have a blog! It has been a busy year for staff at the WACC but we’re taking the summer to explore how we can use a blog to articulate our mission, inform the community on upcoming programs and events and provide information that will help enrich your knowledge on global affairs. Please e-mail Charlotte Klopp at info@worldaffairscharlotte.org if [...]

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