Jan 23, 2020
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."
Jan 23, 2020
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
Jan 28, 2020
The Future of the Internet
Join us for a discussion about what the future of the Internet may hold for society--from the "Internet of Things" to artificial intelligence, from privacy issues to digitizing every aspect of our lives.
Location:
Arden Theatre, Haas Stage
40 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:30 p.m. Conclusion
Feb 06, 2020
Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere
Lecture Pass Event
Join the Council to hear about the stories of valiant women from around the world. Author Karen Sherman will talk about her thirty-year career working to advance women in conflict-affected countries and those in transition, and what she has learned that can make a fundamental difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere.
Location:
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
One South Broad Street, Suite 2M
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens, light reception
- 5:30 - 6 p.m. Light reception
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7 p.m. Book sale and signing
Feb 25, 2020
Documentary Screening: "John Hume in America"
Lecture Pass Event
Join the Council, in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, for a documentary screening of "In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America" followed by a talk-back with director and producer Maurice Fitzpatrick.
Location:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Schedule
- 5:15 p.m. Registration opens
- 5:15 - 6 p.m. Special Exhibition Open: "Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier"
- 6 p.m. Documentary (90 minutes)
- 7:30 p.m. Talk-back with Director/Producer
- 8 p.m. Conclusion
Mar 17, 2020
Academic WorldQuest 2020
The Council’s Academic WorldQuest program is a fun, fast-paced, interactive, quizzo-style competition that tests global knowledge. Participants find out just how much they know about international affairs, geography, history, and culture while broadening their knowledge and networking with other globally-minded contestants. Teams compete for prizes…. and, of course, bragging rights! The first place high school team will represent the Philadelphia Council at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
Location:
DoubleTree Philadelphia Center City
237 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Schedule
- 5 p.m. Registration and light reception
- 5:40 p.m. Trivia Competition
- 7:30 p.m. Conclusion
Mar 31, 2020
World Affairs and the Enduring American Revolution: Women’s Rights
HOLD THE DATE
Join the Council and the Museum of the American Revolution for this important discussion about women’s rights both in the United States and around the world. We’ll look at the gains and losses of women’s rights, from the 1770s to what we may look forward to in the future.
Location:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens
- 5:30 - 6 p.m. Reception (cash bar and light snacks)
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:15 p.m. Conclusion
Apr 06, 2020
A Conversation with Jeff Flake, United States Senator from Arizona (2013-2019)
Join the Council and Villanova University for a discussion about how civil discourse builds democracy and how the need for bipartisanship is greater than ever before.
Location:
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
299 N. Spring Mill Road
Villanova, PA 19085
Schedule
- 5 p.m. Registration opens for reception guests
- 5 - 6 p.m. Reception (for those ticket holders)
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens for program only guests
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:15 p.m. Conclusion
May 11, 2020
The Frank and Cheri Hermance Atlas Award Dinner
HOLD THE DATE
The 2020 Atlas Awards will be presented to National Honoree Nadia Murad, a human rights activist and 2018 Nobel Prize winner and Philadelphia Honoree Jami McKeon, Chair of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
Location:
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Registration opens
- 5:30 - 6 p.m. Reception
- 6 p.m. Program
- 7:15 p.m. Dinner
- 9 p.m. Conclusion
