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Transforming Turmoil into a New Economy
 featuring John Perkins
Economist, Former Economic Hit Man, and
New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Mershon Auditorium
1871 N High St
Columbus, OH 43210
Doors open at 6pm
6:30 pm registration & networking
7 to 8 pm program
book signing to follow
Lecture: $5 Members (CCWA and Wexner Center),
$7 Non-Members
Free admission (with ID) to current OSU students, faculty, and staff
John Perkins' classic exposé,
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, spent over 70 weeks on the
New York Times bestseller lists and is published in more than 30
languages. His follow-up New York
Times bestseller, The Secret History of the American Empire,
provides a plan for creating a better world. He is founder and board
member of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance, nonprofit organizations
devoted to establishing a sustainable, just, and peaceful world, has
lectured at universities on four continents, and is the author of five
books on indigenous cultures.
Register online or call Rhonda Nicholas at (614) 229-4599 ext. 401. Cash accepted on site for this event; preregistration by phone greatly appreciated!
Presented in partnership with Wexner Center for the Arts and with financial support from Nationwide and Battelle.
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Young Professionals Gathering
Featuring Cathy Leslie, Executive Director,
Engineers Without Borders - USA
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009
5:30 to 7pm
Reception, followed by a short presentation and
Q & A with Ms. Leslie
FREE, but registration is required
Contact Maria Bowman to RSVP
Event is open to all Columbus "YPs" and the young at heart!
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2009 International Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Columbus Convention Center
Terrace Ballrooms 4&5
Individuals may register online.
To purchase a table or for sponsorship information,
call Rhonda Nicholas at (614) 229-4599 ext. 401.
The Columbus Council on World Affairs is proud to honor The Ohio State University as International Organization of the Year. President Gee accept the award, with an introduction from Lew Wexner. A local teacher, to be announced, will accept our International Educator of the Year award. This year's ceremony will feature remarks by OSU's own President E. Gordon Gee.
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Letter from Board Chair, Tim Degitz
 Dear Members,
2008 was our most successful year of programming; we reached
nearly 4,800 people up from last year's 3,000. We covered a variety
of critical topics including international trade, corporate responsibility,
global health, US foreign policy, and more. We educated professionals,
students, retirees, educators, philanthropists and elected officials. And
we thank you for your participation and support.
Our community members recognize the importance of educating themselves
about world affairs and in this economic climate, understanding these topics
and their impact on us in Columbus is never more important. It is
critical and will be what helps to make us and our region competitive nationally
and globally. In 2009 our focal point for programming will include:
1) Global Health 2) Sustainability, 3)Presidential Transition, and 3) Breaking World News. We
look forward to helping position Columbus for success.
Additionally, as we enter 2009, the Council is completing a strategic visioning
process. Our goal is to identify the community's greatest needs related to our mission and to determine the Council's specific role in helping to meet those needs. We are researching community and world trends and their relationship to our programs and operations, accessing our capabilities and
gathering feed-back from face-to-face interviews and on-line surveys. We've already met with teachers, students, staff, community leaders, CEOs, academics, retirees, and philanthropists. We would like to hear from you too. Because
we value and need your feedback, please take time to participate in an email survey that is coming soon to your inbox.
Feel free to contact me or Patrick Terrien, our
CEO, at pterrien@columbusworldaffairs.org
or 614-229-4599 Ext 404 with your ideas, concerns and insights.
Regards,
Tim Degitz, Chair
Board of Trustees
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Scholar: Majority of Muslims moderate
Symposium speaker answers conjecture with data
When he first ventured into the study of the Muslim world, Dr. John Esposito heard cynical predictions from colleagues about its relevance. Now, in an era that is consistently referred to as "the post-9/11 world," his career choices might now seem prophetic to those same friends. Indeed, his Columbus Council on World Affairs.  lecture drew the largest crowd for an event of its kind -- 265 in attendance -- since March of 2006. And if the data Esposito presented is any indication, there is a need for many more such lectures around the country.
Esposito's latest project for the Gallup World Poll provides evidence that, contrary to accepted doctrine (including that of former President George W. Bush, who asked "Why do they hate us?" shortly after the twin towers fell), most in the Muslim world have admiration for American ideals and do not believe that any acts of terrorism are justified. Esposito explains that US foreign policy is at the root of anti-Americanism. And, he distinguishes between anti-Americanism as a global movement in reaction to US policies and radical religious fundamentalism.
Contrarily, Esposito and his team found that Western attitudes toward the Muslim world are less refined; the majority of those polled found "nothing " to admire about the people and places that comprise the Muslim world.
 Events like our symposium are important in exposing disinformation that leads to stereotypes. We thank Dr. Esposito for sharing his work with Central Ohioans. If you want to read more about this research, you may visit the website for the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies.
With assistance from Honda of America, we were also able to provide scholarships for five students and an educator from  Ft. Hayes High School to participate in the event. These young people are being considered for membership in our afterschool youth leadership development program, Council Fellows. Esposito's remarks have prompted them toward more community engagement.
The Center on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) delivered a special "Islam 101" session following the main lecture. If you missed the symposium, or want to reference the content, visit the following links:
Hear Dr. Esposito's address to the Columbus Council on World Affairs
Listen to his interview on Open Line with Fred Anderle
TALK BACK on our blog: What do you admire about the Muslim World?
Read Jane Hawe's related article in The Columbus Dispatch.
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Columbus summit to be featured on radio
In November, CCWA convened regional stakeholders to discuss community needs and existing resources related to international education; all toward the goal of creating a strategic plan for a world-class education of Ohio students. You can hear more about this endeavor Feb 1 from 7 to 8 pm on the World View radio program! Listen live at 89.3 FM or online at www.wmkvfm.org. You can access the podcast for free directly from the World View iTunes Store if you are unable to listen to the original broadcast. The show will feature interviews with Patrick Terrien, CCWA's President & CEO and local educator Cynthia Ballheim. Special thanks to the show producer, Pat Niskode, and to our peer organization, the Global Center of Greater Cincinnati.
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Volunteers are needed for presentations
Our program staff requests the expertise of local citizens and scholars. The following opportunities exist:
Great Decisions
1-hour lectures at retirement communities around Columbus and vicinity. Topics for 2009 are:
The Arctic
Cuba
Egypt
Energy and the U.S. Economy
Global food Crisis
Human Rights
Rising Powers
Pakistan and Afghanistan
For a full description of the topics, see our Great Decisions webpage. To sign-up as a volunteer, contact Maria Bowman.
Global Issues Retreat
We are now accepting proposals for 1-hour interactive sessions on timely or interesting global topics, or workshops that teach about cultural practices. High school students are your audience. Volunteers are needed on April 25, 2009. For background on the program, see our Global Issues Retreat website. Contact Stephanie Calondis Geiger to get involved.
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Defrost your mind!
CCWA members invited to attend upcoming San Fransciso conference
Our peer organization, the World Affairs Council of Northern California, has organized a two-day event called "Global Priorities: Critical Choices for the Obama Administration" occurring April 2 and April 3, 2009. For details see www.ItsYourWorld.org/2009Conference.
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Join the Somalia Study Group
Every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 pm, Global Gallery, 3535 N. High St.
Participants help set the ageda for discussion topics. To register, contact Melonie Buller at 614-747-3662.
Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Israel
Tuesday, Februrary 3, 2009, 7:30 pm, JCC of Greater Columbus
Program will feature Consul
General of Israel to the Mid-Atlantic Region of the US, Honorable
Daniel Kutner, and Jon Diamond, AIPAC National Board Member and
Federation Vice-Chair for Israel and Overseas. Dessert reception to follow. Event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. See www.jewishcolumbus.org for more information. The event is sponsored by the Columbus Jewish Federation, AIPAC, and Israel Bonds.
Fascinating Mershon Center upcoming lectures include:
1. "Can Islam be French? Pluralism and Pragmatism in a Secularist State"
2. "Living Apart Together: Segregation vs. Mixing as Sources of or Solutions for Intergroup Conflict"
3. "The Powers to Lead"
4. "Embedding Neoliberalism: Crisis, Sexuality and Social Reproduction"
5. "How Red is the Pink Tide in Hugo Chavez's Venezuela?"
For full details on these, and other February topics, see www.mershoncenter.osu.edu
Egypt in the 21st Century
Monday, February 9, 2009, 7 to 9 pm, Columbus Mennonite Church
Egypt has long played an important role in the Arab world while maintaining a strategic relationship with the U.S. With elections scheduled for 2009, how will Egypt deal with serious domestic issues, ranging from Islamic radicalism to food shortages? What factors will influence the path of this regional heavyweight? The event is presented by Central Ohioans for Peace and features Dr. Salah Ayoub, Former Chief of International Organizations, Ministry of Manpower in Egypt. Event is free and no RSVP is necessary. For questions, contact Dr. Gharbo at 614-436-1366.
Runasimimanta Yachaykusun, Andean Exploration Workshop
Friday, February 13, 2009, 2:30 to 5:30 pm, Page Hall, OSU campus
You are invited to
participate in a two part session to immerse yourself culturally and
linguistically in the Andean culture and Quechua language. Quechua
has its roots in the Incan empire that extended throughout the Andes;
it is both a living culture and a language spoken in parts of Ecuador,
Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. It is estimated that more than 10
million people speak Quechua, making it the widest spoken indigenous
language of the Americas. Ohio State will present three faculty
scholars who will discuss the rich Andean culture with an emphasis on
its literature and history. The cultural overview will be followed
by a Quechua language lesson offered by special guest scholar and native
speaker, Dr. Serafín Coronel Molina. Register by emailing oedstudent@asc.ohio-state.edu. More details at http://clas.osu.edu/.
Ohio Nonprofit Excellence Award deadline approaching
Each year nonprofit organizations serve thousands in
their communities and spend endless hours working on projects to help
others and further their mission; that is why the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organization is proud to host a
statewide awards luncheon to recognize these efforts. Applications due February 20, 2009. More details available at OANO website. In related news, changes to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 clarify eligibility rules for student loan forgiveness for employees of 501(c)3 organizations. Learn more from OANO.
Ohio Association of World IB Schools Orientation
Thursday, March 5, 2009, Worthington Education Center
This one day seminar is designed for school administrators and
leaders who are investigating the feasibility of implementing the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program in their schools. Included is
an introduction to the IB organization and the continuum of learning
that occurs in the three different program levels. Breakout sessions
will allow participants to interact with experienced practitioners of
the Diploma, Middle Years, and Primary Years Programs. Email Linda
Bodey or call her at 937.505.4320 ext 6303 for questions. For complete
details, see www.ohioib.org.
Obstacles and Opportunities: The Challenges Ahead for the Obama Administration
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 4:30 pm, Faculty Club Grand Lounge, 181 South Oval Drive, OSU campus
This series of speakers, presented by The John Glenn School of Public Affairs will kick off with a presentation by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Clarence Page on the topic "Obama's Presidential Drama." All events in the series are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP for these events, please visit http://www.glennschool.osu.edu/ or call 614-688-3206.
Selling to India: Opportunities Await
Friday, March 6, 2009, 8:30 am to 2pm, Milford, OH
Topics include: Market Overview &
Opportunities; Customs, Regulations & Logistics: Getting Your
Products to Market; Legal Considerations; Financial Considerations; and
a corporate prospective of Doing Business in India. This event is
hosted by Tata Consultancy Services and sponsored by U.S. Commercial
Service; Ohio Department of Development-Global Markets Division;
Southern Ohio District Export Council; Frost Brown Todd. Register for the seminar or call 513-684-2944 for more information.
Trade Development Mission to Australia and New Zealand
March 1-11, 2009 This
multi-sector trade mission is to assist small-to-medium-sized companies
from the Great Lakes region to export products and services to
Australia and New Zealand. This event is being organized by the Ohio
Department of Development and the Council of Great Lakes Governors. Details available from Cynthia Cole at 614-466-5281. To see a list of other upcoming trade-related events, visit www.tradenorthamerica.com or www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/.
Space available at Jefferson Center for Learning and the Arts
One
dozen historic buildings and Thurber Park form a campus for nonprofit
organizations in downtown Columbus, including the Columbus Council on
World Affairs. Below market rate rents include utilities and free
parking. Space available for 2009 includes a three- room suite of
offices including a sun-room, a one-room artist's studio, and two floors
(1200 square feet) in a charming building. For a tour of the campus and
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