A Young Professional International Forum Event @ the World Affairs Council, 08/24
Annual Picnic at Fort Mason Center—Young Professionals International Forum
Event: Come join the Young Professionals International Forum for a splendid day
of games, entertainment, international discussion, and a variety of barbeque
and picnic delights. Our picnic site is at Fort Mason Center, located on 13 waterfront
acres in San Francisco's Marina District and near the Golden Gate Bridge. Bring
your friends, family, children and mingle with others who share an active interest
in the world around them. The entrance to Fort Mason Center is at the intersection
of Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street in the Marina District.
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Fort Mason Center Picnic Area
Admission Costs: Council Members: $10, Nonmembers: $15
*Note: Pre-payment is required.
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Photo Exhibit @ the World Affairs Council, 08/28
Hungry Planet Opening Reception
Who: Peter Menzel, Freelance California Photojournalist Featured in GEO, Stern,
Le Figaro, Der Spiegal, Paris Match, Focus, Muy Interesante, El Pais, National
Geographic, Smithsonian, the New York Times Magazine, and Time; Faith D'Aluisio,
Former Award-Winning Television News Producer
Event: Hungry Planet: What the World Eats explores the intersection between food
and politics and shows that diet and health are not only influenced by culture,
but also by globalization, poverty, and conflict. Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio
joined 30 families in 24 countries to capture humankind's eating habits. Their
photos are a commentary on the reasons for the similarities and differences.
Join the photojournalists for an opening reception of their photo exhibit being
displayed from August 28-November 6, 2008 featuring their culinary-focused photographs
from around the globe.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Presentation: 6:00 PM; Reception: 7:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA
94108
Admission Costs: Members and Students: $5, Co-sponsors: $7, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/09
The Pulse of Our Nation—How Do We See America's Role in the World?
Who: John Zogby, President & CEO, Zogby International Polling
Event: The conventional wisdom about Americans–that we're isolated from
the world, politically fragmented, and inclined toward material pleasure–isn't
just flawed, it may be 180 degrees from the truth. Drawing on thousands of in-depth
surveys, John Zogby reveals a new and developing American character and helps
us understand where we are headed politically, culturally and globally.
When: Check-in: 6:00 PM; Program: 6:30 PM
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Admission Costs: Council Members: $25, Nonmembers: $55
Info: To reserve seats, please contact City Box Office at 415.392.4400 or visit
www.cityboxoffice.com <http://www.cityboxoffice.com/> . For general information,
please visit http://www.itsyourworld.org <http://www.itsyourworld.org/> ,
call 415-293-4600, or email info@wacsf.org.
Language Dinner @ the World Affairs Council, 09/10
¡Hablemos Español! Young Professionals: Spanish-language Reception
Who: To be determined.
Events: Mingle with other Spanish speakers while sampling delicious food prepared
by a local Spanish restaurant and listening to a distinguished guest as well
as other Spanish speakers from around the Bay Area. All levels of Spanish will
be spoken at this luscious dinner with many native speakers also expected. ¡Todos
aquellos que hablan español son bienvenidos!
When: Check-in: 6:00 PM; Reception: 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: $10, Nonmembers: $20
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
East Bay Chapter Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/11
The Future of Energy
Who: Tapan Munroe, President, Munroe Consulting Inc; Author and Newspaper Columnist
Event: It is difficult to imagine a world without the United States' dependence
on oil, but alternative energy is becoming a reality. With solar power booming
in Silicon Valley and Texas ranking amongst the world's top six in wind power
energy, Dr. Tapan Munroe, a recognized economic and policy analyst and co-author
of Silicon Valley: Ecology of Innovation, presents the prospects of the US becoming
a world leader in "Clean Tech" with an emphasis on the Bay Area's progress.
When: Registration/Reception: 6:30 PM, Program: 7:00 PM
Where: Lafayette Public Library, 952 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
*Note: Free parking at Lafayette library and on street
Admission Costs: Free to all.
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/11
Iraq and the Road Ahead
Who: Ambassador Barbara Bodine, Diplomat in Residence and Lecturer of Public
Affairs, Princeton University
Event: Ambassador Barbara Bodine discusses recommendations for the next administration's
policy with regard to Iraq and considers what Iraq's future means for regional
stability. Drawing on over 30 years in the US Foreign Service, Ambassador Bodine
is a veteran diplomat with expertise in Middle Eastern affairs.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM; Reception: 7:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
A Meet the Author/Young Professionals Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/15
Voices of the World Author Series
Who: Anita Amirrezvani, Author, The Blood of Flowers
Event: Travel through time
and experience seventeenth-century culture in Persia as author, Anita Amirrezvani,
reads from and discusses her new book, The Blood of Flowers, which weaves centuries-old
folklore and craft traditions into an observation of gender roles and cultural
mores that are as timely today as ever. Anita Amirrezvani is the second author
in the Young Professionals International Forum's new Voices of the World Author
Series.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM; Reception: 7:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/16
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The Landmark Case & Impact on Guantánamo Detainees
Who: Jonathan Mahler, Writer, The New York Times Magazine
Event: The trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan at Guantànamo Bay is the first
US war crimes tribunal since World War II. Hamdan's detention and case is one
of the Supreme Court's most significant decisions on presidential power and the
rule of law. Jonathan Mahler discusses Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, the legality of the
tribunals at Guantánamo Bay, and the battle over presidential power.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Documentary Film Screening @ the World Affairs Council, 09/17
Belonging—Pollution's Impact on the Inuit
Who: To be determined
Event: As a preview of the 11th United Nations Association Film Festival, the
Council hosts an advanced screening of Belonging and a panel discussion with
featured directors and producers. Belonging, directed and produced by Gerard
Ungerman, reveals that the world's reliance on fossil fuels bears more consequences
on Inuit communities in the Canadian Artic and the environment than just a warming
of the climate.
When: Check-in: 6:30 PM; Program: 7:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/18
The Power to Protect: Genocide Prevention and Intervention
Who: Mark Hanis, Founder and Executive Director, The Genocide Intervention Network
Event: Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the world but did not know
how or thought your one person was too insignificant? Mark Hanis, the grandchild
of four Holocaust survivors, presents opportunities for individuals to have a
direct impact on the ground where genocide is occurring. He discusses how empowering
individuals to stand against genocide can change the way the international community
responds.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
A Meet the Author/Young Professionals Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/23
Reporting from the Front Lines: The Eyes and Ears of War
Who: Dexter Filkins, Foreign Correspondent, The New York Times
Event: Live the horrors of war right outside your door as Dexter Filkins, reporter
at many war torn hot spots such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and New York
during 9/11, discusses his book, The Forever War, which offers a glimpse into
the experiences of the people involved in war — combatants and victims
alike.
When: Check-in:11:30 PM; Program: 12:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
A George P. Shultz Lecture Series @ the World Affairs Council, 09/23
Remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen
Who: Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Event: As the most recent speaker of the Marines' Memorial Association's George
P. Shultz Lecture Series, Admiral Michael Mullen reflects as the 17th Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and highest military officer in the United States
Armed Forces and principal military advisor to the US President, the Secretary
of Defense and the National Security Council.
When: Check-in: 5:00 PM, Program: 5:30 PM
Where: Marines' Memorial Association, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Admission Costs: Free to all.
Info: To register or for more information, call Marines' Memorial at 415.673.6672
ext. 215 or visit the Council's website for a link to register online at http://www.itsyourworld.org.
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/24
The New Shape of Capitalism to Come
Who: Robert Reich, Former United States Secretary of Labor
Event: As one of America's most respected economic and political thinkers concerned
with the transformation of business and democracy, Robert Reich discusses the
future course of global capitalism and its impact on democratic decision making.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/25
Can Peace be Brokered in the Middle East?
Who: Daniel Kurtzer, Former US Ambassador to Israel & Egypt; Scott Lasensky,
Middle East Expert, United States Institute of Peace
Event: Can there be a two-state solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict without
the United States' involvement? What lessons can be learned from past efforts
to engage Israelis and Palestinians in the peace process? Based on confidential
interviews in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East with 100-plus negotiators,
political figures, and civil society leaders from all sides of the conflict,
Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer and Scott Lasensky present a framework for US engagement
in the peace process and lessons to guide the efforts.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Marin Chapter Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/25
Intelligence Myths and Realities
Who: Paul Clarke, Adjunct Professor, Dominican University of California; retired
US Air Force Intelligence Officer
Event: To meet new challenges such as terrorism and enhance its effectiveness,
the intelligence bureaucracy has been reorganized and expanded, and funding has
increased. But are we any safer? Dr. Clarke analyzes the organization and functions
of US intelligence agencies and addresses many myths and misperceptions. This
event is cosponsored by the Truman National Security Project (TNSP).
When: Reception: 6:30 PM, Dinner: 7:00 PM, Dessert: 7:30 PM, Program: 7:50 PM
Where: Dominican University, Caleruega Dining Hall, Creekside Room, Magnolia
at Palm Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission Costs: Dinner and Program: Council and TNSP Members, Dominican University
Staff, and Students: $30, Nonmembers: $35
Dessert and Program: Council and TNSP Members, and Dominican University Staff:
$6, Nonmembers: $9,
Students: Free
*Note: Diner Reservations Required By Monday , September 22.
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Peninsula Chapter Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/28
Fall Kick-Off Event: From 11/9 to 9/11—How the Years from the Berlin Wall
to the War on Terror Shape the Debates and
Agenda for the Next President
Who: James Goldgeier, Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Relations, Council on Foreign
Relations
Event: Between the collapse of the Berlin Wall on 11/9/1989 and 9/11, many Americans
paid little attention to foreign affairs. However, James Goldgeier proves the
period between these two landmark events affects the current debate in American
politics. His new book, co-authored with Derek Chollet, America Between the Wars:
From 11/9 to 9/11, argues that the legacy of the 1990s is vital to understanding
what is likely to emerge in the next administration.
When: Check-in: 2:30 PM, Program: 3:00 PM, Reception: 4:30 PM
Where: Located at a private setting in Atherton; directions provided with registration.
Admission Costs: Members: $10, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15, Co-sponsors: $7
*Note: Prepaid reservations required by Thursday , September 25.
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
A Meet the Author/Young Professionals Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/29
Illegal People: Labor and Migration in a Global Economy
Who: David Bacon, Award-winning Photojournalist
Event: After two decades of documentation and reporting from impoverished communities
abroad and immigrant workplaces and neighborhoods in the United States, David'
Bacon's new book, Illegal People, examines the ways globalization uproots people
in Latin America and Asia, driving them to migrate while battling policy that
makes the labor of those displaced people a crime in the US. Bacon argues for
international human rights in migration and globalization.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/>
Event @ the World Affairs Council, 09/30
Transatlantic Relations: Shaping the Future Together
Who: Her Excellency Margot Wallström, First-Vice-President, European Commission
(EU)
Event: Come to this rare opportunity to listen to the second, highest-ranking
female member of the EU's executive branch, Vice-President Margot Wallstroem,
as she discusses the future of transatlantic relations and new prospects for
combating climate change. She developed the Union's overall strategy for sustainable
development, co-developed a new initiative on climate change, and was instrumental
in concluding the ratification process of the Kyoto protocol.
When: Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco,
CA 94108
Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org <mailto:info@wacsf.org> ; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ <http://www.itsyourworld.org/> |
