Dec 10, 2019
The "Silver Tsunami": Healthcare and an Aging Population
Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for an important discussion about aging and the healthcare system, and where it should go from here.
Nov 20, 2019
Power Struggle: The Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the "Imperial Presidency"
Join us for a discussion of executive power in the U.S. constitutional system, specifically the thesis that the American system of government has evolved from one designed for primacy of the legislative branch to one in which we have an “imperial presidency.”
Location:
Congress Hall, Independence National Historical Park
5th & Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Schedule
- 5:15 p.m. Registration opens
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:15 p.m. Conclusion
Nov 22, 2019
Partner Event: "Transatlantic Relations" featuring H.E. Stavros Lambrinidis, EU Ambassador to the U.S.
Join Congressman Brendan F. Boyle and Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis to discuss the importance of the transatlantic relationship.
Location:
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Schedule
- 4 p.m. Program
- 5:30 Conclusion
Nov 25, 2019
A Conversation with David Shulkin, 9th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Lecture Pass Event
Dr. Shulkin will discuss his latest book, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country: Our Broken Government and the Plight of Veterans."
Location:
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
One South Broad Street, Suite 2M
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens
- 5:30 - 6 p.m. Light Reception
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:15 p.m. Conclusion
Dec 02, 2019
A Conversation with Samantha Power, 28th United States Ambassador to the United Nations
Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, comes to Philadelphia to discuss her latest book, "The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir."
Location:
Girard College
2101 S College Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Schedule
- 5 p.m. Registration opens for reception attendees
- 5 - 6 p.m. Reception (for those ticket holders)
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens for program only attendees
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:15 p.m. Conclusion
Dec 10, 2019
The "Silver Tsunami": Healthcare and an Aging Population
Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for an important discussion about aging and the healthcare system, and where it should go from here.
Location:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:30 p.m. Conclusion
Jan 13, 2020
Partner Event: "Emerging Voices: Panel Discussion with Jay Winter, Ceri Owen, and Nicholas Phan"
Free Event
Join us as we partner with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society for the kick-off event for "Emerging Voices," an innovative project featuring six concerts with special projection design by award-winning artist Hana Kim, two panel discussions, and a masterclass.
Location:
College of Physicians
19 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Schedule
- 7 p.m. Doors open
- 7:30 p.m. Program
- 9 p.m. Conclusion
