World Affairs Council of PhiladelphiaWeb site: http://www.wacphila.org Events: http://www.wacphila.org/programs… (updated February 14) Description: The World Affairs Council offers programs throughout the year featuring speakers who discuss issues of national and international significance. You can expect to hear from authors, government leaders, journalists, business leaders, professors and other experts.
A fee is typically charged, with options for program only or program and reception. Discounts are given for World Affairs Council members. Added by: oregonobsessionz. Contacted: Not contacted. Venue ID: 17914 FavoritesComment wall |  Upcoming events
No events found. Go ahead and add an event. Past eventsSudan: Fueling the Genocide (March 12 at 6:15pm) Daoud Hari reads from The Translator: A Tribesman's Memoir of Darfur. The Translator was a LibraryThing Early Review selection. An in-depth discussion with experts on the political and economic interests fueling the conflict in Sudan and the policies needed to bring an end to the hostilities and relief to the victims. Cost $25 program only, $35 for program, cash bar ... (more)Event location: Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St. Business attire required (no jeans or sneakers).
Counsel to the Presidential Candidates (March 18 at 6:00pm) David Frum reads from Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again. David Frum, leading conservative thinker and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, will join E.J. Dionne, noted author and syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, in a lively political discussion moderated by Chris Satullo, an award-winning columnist with the Philadelphia Inquirer. ... (more)Event location: Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St. Business attire required (no jeans or sneakers).
Interested: jillmwo Added by oregonobsessionz. Doing Business in China (April 1 at 6:00pm) Jack Perkowski reads from Managing the Dragon: How I'm Building a Billion-Dollar Business in China. Three experts will discuss strategies and opportunities for launching businesses in China: Jack Perkowski, CEO and founder of ASIMCO Technologies and author of Managing the Dragon: How I'm Building a Billion Dollar Business in China; Peter O'Neill, Executive Director, Center for Trade Development, Pennsylvania ... (more)Event location: Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St. Business attire required (no jeans or sneakers).
Cal Ripken Jr. (April 18 at 12:00pm) Cal Ripken Jr. reads from Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance. Ripken offers his insights on hard work and endurance that can be applied on and off the field. A signed copy of Get in the Game is included with all tickets. Program only $35; Lunch and program $75; Wine and cheese photo reception, lunch, preferred seating, and program $135. Discounted to $25/$65/$125 ... (more)Event location: Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St. Business attire required (no jeans or sneakers).
How the Kurds' Quest for Statehood is Shaping Iraq and the Middle East (April 23 at 6:00pm) Quil Lawrence discusses Invisible Nation: How the Kurds' Quest for Statehood is Shaping Iraq and the Middle East, . Quil Lawrence, Middle East correspondent for BBC/PRI's The World, discusses Iraq's Kurds and their potential impact on the future of Iraq and the Middle East.
D'Alessio Conference Room. Reception 5:30 pm, book signing 7pm. Reception and program $20.
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