Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2012 Internships!
If you have a passion for international affairs, this internship is for you! The World Affairs Council is currently accepting applications for our Spring 2012 internship term. Applications are due no later than March 9, and may be emailed to Margaret Tyson, Operations and Membership Manager, at mtyson@world-affairs.org.
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Global Youth Leadership Institute Progress Report
A select group of Seattle-area teenagers has been tasked with making the world a better place through local action, and they’re not wasting any time getting started.
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6th Graders at Blaine Elementary Get Connected with Russia
The World Affairs Council is capitalizing on new technology to find innovative ways to connect students to the world. Last week, Ms. Molly Montague’s sixth grade class at Catherine Blaine K-8 School talked via Skype with Irina Chernenkaya, Deputy Director of the American Center in Moscow. The students talked with Irina about everything from the weather in Moscow to how kids their age communicate.
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An Eye-Opening Experience
This blog entry was written by Stella L, an 11th grader at Newport High School in Bellevue, who attended the World Affairs Council’s fourth annual Global Youth Leadership Institute, June 27 – July 1, 2011. Thanks, Stella, for this terrific piece!
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Going Global with Local High School Students!
Where can a Puget Sound area high school student go to: •Interact with adults representing a variety of international careers? •Role play the part of a Pakistani Army general in the wake of a terrorist attack? •Take on the perspective of a developing country leader seeking international business investment? •Join forces with other students who share a passion for global learning?
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Do You Have 5 Minutes? We Want Your Feedback!
We're wrapping up our 2010-2011 programming season and preparing for our 2011-2012 season, which marks our 60th anniversary year! We want out 60th year to be our best yet!
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