Stories of our Impact

2011 Global Issues Retreat

Ohio in the Global Economy

Youth Leaders Walk the Walk at the June “Hop”

2010 Youth Campaign

Global Issues Retreat 2010

Sustainability Through Ethical & Cultural Lens

Acculturation Through Journalism

Sustainability Project and Green Games

Global Issues Retreat 2009

Council Fellows organize “Green Games”

Youth learn partnership is key to effecting real change

Local “pumpkins” enjoy a Fair Trade Halloween

Putting a face to the Iraq war

S’more Council Fellows needed to take local action on global issues!

Online Discussion of Georgia/Russia Conflict

Council Fellows Interview Linda Gradstein

Visit to Main Street Free Press Museum

Literature Group Discusses “Infidel” by Aayan Hirsi Ali

Aayo Ifis means a BRIGHT FUTURE for Somali youth

Culture Camp modules deliver summer fun

Largest Fair Trade Coffee Break (World Fair Trade Day)

Council Fellows student leaders reach out to Ohio Senate minority

25th Annual Global Issues Retreat

Becoming a “Fair Trade City”

CCWA youth group ventures to Seattle for Green Festival

“Consumer Conversations” prepares youth advocates

Fellows work with Short North Business Association for Gallery Hop

Global School Bus Volunteer Training

Intergenerational Great Decisions Discussion

Global Health Live Chat

Black Gold Film Screening and Discussion

Turkish Dinner and Cultural Showcase

Campaign for a Fair Trade Halloween

Turkey Study Tour

Intergenerational Great Decisions discussion: War Crimes

Mobile Youth Forum on Climate Change: Energy Policy and Innovations

The Turkic World

Global Issues Retreat

Global Issues Retreat

Global School Bus Training

Jubilee USA Network Tour

Ukrainian Delegation

World Beat Journalism Conference

Columbus Dispatch Content Analysis Project

Project Somali Voter

Global Scholar Leadership Development for Council Fellows Co-Chairs

Great Decisions Teacher Institute 2006

Reads and Deeds – Pilot at Worthington Middle School

Global Issues Retreat 2006

Global Columbus Student Art Exhibit

Global Health Summit

WMD: 60 Years After Hiroshima

Immigration and Achieving Social Change

China in the World Economy

Global Issues Retreat 2005

Academic World Quest

With programs, events, and activities designed as forums for an exchange of ideas and dialogue between business and governments surrounding international topics, the Council is an invaluable resource.

- Michael Gonsiorowski,
President and CEO
- Central Region National City Bank