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June 22, 2022
Join us in celebrating the 2022 Global Scholars graduating class!
April 19, 2022
Presented by the Columbus Council on World Affairs and the Columbus Metropolitan Club
March 18, 2022
The Columbus Council on World Affairs is privileged to host and interview TIME Magazine’s 2020 Kid of The Year, Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old innovator, author, and STEM promoter has a mission to create a global community of young innovators to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. Rao’s noteworthy work in STEM addresses issues ranging from potable water access to cyberbullying, and she’s just getting started. Her presentation will focus on the importance of young people taking action and why their perspectives are valuable when considering global issues. We hope you will join us for this inspiring event.
October 19, 2021
In contrast to the United States where issues of racial equity and segregation have been defining characteristics of our history, Brazil’s national culture and identity hinge on its history of racial mixture and the idea that there are no racial divisions in the country. However, like the United States, whether acknowledged or not, racial inequity is an inherent part of Brazilian society. In recent years, the Brazilian black movement has been working to bring attention to and improve the situation of structural racism in Brazil. This movement is very similar to what we are experiencing in the United States and highlights how racial inequity is not just a problem here, but globally.
June 22, 2021
Join us in celebrating the 2021 Global Scholars graduating class!
May 13, 2021
Under the Trump Administration US relations with Asia were constantly evolving in surprising directions. While US-China relations worsened significantly due to trade and tech wars, Trump developed an unprecedented relationship with the North Korean regime, marking the start of a new strategy towards working with the secretive country.
April 13, 2021
As part of our mission to increase global competence and understanding, the Columbus Council on World Affairs is pleased to offer Global Fluency Training in a new, virtual format. As our country reckons with the harmful impacts of racism throughout our society, Global Fluency Training is one way for individuals to learn about the role culture plays in all interactions and to increase understanding between people of different racial and ethnic identities. Whether your work is global in nature or you are engaged with the diversity of your local community, this training provides the knowledge and skills to communicate and work more effectively across cultures. Global Fluency Training is for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of others and develop practical skills for communication, relationship building, leadership, and collaboration with people of all cultures. As employers look for creative ways to support their employees, now is a perfect time to pursue this personal and professional development opportunity.
December 11, 2020
As part of our mission to increase global competence and understanding, the Columbus Council on World Affairs is pleased to offer Global Fluency Training in a new, virtual format. As our country reckons with the harmful impacts of racism throughout our society, Global Fluency Training is one way for individuals to learn about the role culture plays in all interactions and to increase understanding between people of different racial and ethnic identities. Whether your work is global in nature or you are engaged with the diversity of your local community, this training provides the knowledge and skills to communicate and work more effectively across cultures. Global Fluency Training is for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of others and develop practical skills for communication, relationship building, leadership, and collaboration with people of all cultures. As employers look for creative ways to support their employees, now is a perfect time to pursue this personal and professional development opportunity.
December 4, 2020
Educating Toward An Anti-Racist World: Global Competence and Systemic Racism
November 17, 2020
The Global Report inventories the region’s global data, provides relevant statistics and measures global fluency in Greater Columbus.
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