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SPEAKER SERIES
The World Affairs Council of Tacoma is proud to present our annual Speakers Series, featuring distinguished guest speakers such as diplomats, academics, business professionals, and journalists. Supported by partnerships with Tacoma Creates and Bellarmine Preparatory School, our Speakers Series provides the opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful discussions about topical world affairs.
2023 - 2024 WACT Speaker Series
Tue, May 14Join us on Zoom!May 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMJoin us on Zoom!May 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMJoin us on Zoom!Marnie Gustavson, Executive Director of PARSA, will discuss her experience working to encourage leadership and positive change in civil society in Afghanistan, and the implications on women and girls' rights in Kabul as it enters its third year under Taliban control.
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Past 2023 - 2024 WACT Speaker Series
Wed, Apr 24Canceled EventApr 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMCanceled EventApr 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMCanceled EventWe are sorry to report that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Council’s climate change program scheduled for April 24 has been cancelled. We share your disappointment and hope to host another climate-focused program in the future. World Affairs Council of Tacoma
Wed, Mar 27Milgard Hall, MLG 110, UW TacomaMar 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PMMilgard Hall, MLG 110, UW Tacoma, 1950 S C St, Tacoma, WA 98402Mar 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PMMilgard Hall, MLG 110, UW Tacoma, 1950 S C St, Tacoma, WA 98402A panel of industry experts and scholars will discuss the impact of recent events that reshaped our thinking about global supply chains. We will focus on the challenges and opportunities for maintaining resilience and sustainability of our supply chains in the region.
Thu, Feb 08Bellarmine Prep School, Connelly CenterFeb 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PMBellarmine Prep School, Connelly Center , 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
Wed, Dec 20McMenamins Spanish Ballroom, Elks TempleDec 20, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMMcMenamins Spanish Ballroom, Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USADec 20, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMMcMenamins Spanish Ballroom, Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAWACT is excited to hold our event at the historic McMenamins Spanish Ballroom at the Elks Temple! Follow the link to purchase tickets with McMenamins for $7. $2 of every ticket will be donated to WACT to support our mission of promoting global education in the Greater Tacoma area.
Wed, Nov 15Bellarmine Prep School, Connelly CenterNov 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMBellarmine Prep School, Connelly Center, 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USANov 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMBellarmine Prep School, Connelly Center, 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USAAs Western media focused on the tragic fate of five people in their missing submersible near the Titanic shipwreck last summer, another ship filled with migrants and refugees sank in the Mediterranean Sea one day later, resulting in the deaths of over 650 people, including many women and children.
Thu, Oct 05Join us via Zoom!Oct 05, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMJoin us via Zoom!
Tue, May 02TacomaMay 02, 2023, 3:30 PM – May 03, 2023, 4:30 PMTacoma, Walsh Gardner (WG), 1908 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Thu, Apr 13Zoom (RSVP for details)Apr 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom (RSVP for details)
Wed, Mar 22Bellarmine Preparatory SchoolMar 22, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMBellarmine Preparatory School, 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
- Wed, Feb 08Bellarmine Preparatory SchoolFeb 08, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMBellarmine Preparatory School, 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
- Wed, Jan 11University of Washington TacomaJan 11, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMUniversity of Washington Tacoma, 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Follow this link for a full list of past events.
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