Denver World Affairs

Council

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Events covered by today’s media are complex and often do not cover the full scope of the issue. Get “behind the headlines.”

DWAC offers the chance for the public to ask questions of world affairs experts

Wednesday, July 22
Speaker:   Arturo Sarukhan, Mexican Ambassador to the United States
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Topic: Mexico-U.S. Relations
Time:   8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. 
(8:30 registration, 8:45 breakfast and presentation)
Venue: Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80204
Price:   $24 IIE Members/ $29 Non-members & Guests*
*Pre-registration required, ticket price includes full breakfast
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Tuesday, August 4
Speaker: Helene Cooper
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Topic: The House at Sugar Beach
Time: 6 p.m. cocktail hour; 7 p.m. presentation
Venue: Denver Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80204
Price: $20 all (includes appetizers)
To make reservations contact the Society of Professional Journalists program director Sara Crocker at sara.crocker@yahoo.com or 720.937.9771.
**Please note that IIE is only a co-sponsor of this event, all questions should be directed to the Society of Professional Journalists

Event Recaps

June 22, 2009 - Reza Aslan "Iran on the Brink of Change"

Unable to get to a Denver World Affairs Council event?  Now you can view speakers on Denver 8 TV.  Each month the station will feature a different speaker.  Or, watch them online now.

The Denver World Affairs Council (DWAC) is a community service program of IIE.  Events offer IIE members, students, and the general public an insider's look at the international arena and the opportunity to interact with world affairs experts.  Each year approximately 15 expert speakers on timely international topics come to Denver through DWAC.  For a complete listing of upcoming events, visit our Events page.

Members receive discounted admission to DWAC events.  Not a member?  Join Online Today!

Past speakers to DWAC have included the Washington Bureau Chief of Al-Jazeera, Ambassador Paul L. Bremer, NPR President Kevin Close and Ambassadors from Lebanon, China, and France.  View a full list of past speakers by following this link.

The Denver World Affairs Council is pleased to welcome Wells Fargo as a Corporate Sponsor.


Travel the World with World Affairs Council

Join World Affairs Council members from all over the nation on unique tours.  Travel to fascinating destinations and meet political and other local experts.  Organized by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, past tours have included trips to China, Cuba, and Libya as well as the annual "Inside Washington" tour.  Visit the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia website for more information or call 800-942-5004. 

June 22-July 4, 2009
Baltic Sea, Norwegian fjords and St. Petersburg with Dr. Pamela Zeiser. Keynote address by Lech Walesa. Savings of $1,000 a couple extended.

September 17-30, 2009
From the Walls of Troy to the Canals of Venice. Small-ship cruise with Jared Diamond. $7,995 plus airfare. Birthday Savings!
 
October 9-23, 2009
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Explore the fabled Silk Road and attend special briefings and events. $5,500 plus airfare.

November 7-15, 2009
Inside Beijing. Embassy and business briefing. Optional excursion to Xian and Shanghai. Land only $1,595.
 
December 10 – 22, 2009
Antarctica Cruise with Admiral William Fallon, Head of U.S. Central Command, Ret. Birthday savings! From $7,995 per person.

2010 trips – partial list also available!

For a complete list of upcoming tours, contact:
Shoshana Altrichter
Travel Associate
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
One South Broad Street, Suite 2M
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-561-4700 or
800-942-5004 x 217
Fax: 215-561-5660
E-mail: saltrichter@wacphila.org