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Greetings from the Columbus Council on World Affairs!
 
Festival season is here. In August, Columbus area residents and visitors can enjoy the Dublin Irish Festival, Festival Latino, and the Greek Festival.  GlobalColumbus.org lists these and other "glocal" events on its calendar.  From educational programs, to family events, to business opportunities --  be sure to bookmark it as a go-to resource. 

Of note next week from the calendar is Kegler Brown's luncheon "U.S.-India Relations: Vast Opportunities." Please register by July 29 for the Tuesday event.

Meanwhile, our K-12 Education staff is immersed in this summer's Culture Camp outreach programming, serving over 400 youth. We plan to share more details and photos soon. Make sure to follow us on Facebook  or Twitter for more frequent updates of CCWA happenings in progress.  

 
Six Top Issues for 2014
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As part of the World Affairs Councils of America, CCWA is pleased to share with you the national network's selection of six top issues for 2014:

Cybersecurity
U.S. Energy Independence
Global Economic Realignment
Middle East
Global Environment Issues, and
K-12 Education

Registration has just opened for the November national conference in Washington, D.C. CCWA members are invited to join like-minded peers for this exciting gathering, at which high profile experts on each of these top topics will deliver briefings. As a participant, you are also invited to embassy receptions throughout our nation's capital. 
 
Japan-America Society of Central Ohio seeks Executive Director
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An area non-profit based in Dublin seeks a new leader. The Japan American Society (JASCO) brings Japanese and American communities together, promotes goodwill through the sharing of knowledge about Japan, and provides a forum for informed discussion regarding the Japan-U.S. relationship. The application
deadline is August 15. More details at the
The summer will end all too soon! Our region's teachers are already imagining ways make the year interesting.  You can help them bring more diverse first-person perspectives into the classroom -- sign up now as a volunteer in our Global Speakers Bureau or recommend a friend. Together, we can be partners in graduating world-minded youth. Are you On the Map for Global Education in Central Ohio?