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YOUR BRIDGE TO THE WORLD
WHO WE ARE
World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a member of the national association of World Affairs Councils of America (WACA), a nationwide network of councils fostering a deeper understanding of key global issues.
WHAT WE DO
WACQC is dedicated to promoting awareness of international affairs by organizing high quality programs once a month and an annual World Cultures Festival.
OUR MISSION
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to foster global education and international understanding within the Quad Cities and beyond.
Join Us for One of Our 2023-24 Monthly Events
30
Sep
Teaching Vietnam War Literature Abroad, Dr. David Crowe, Augustana College
28
Oct
Environmental Justice in Ecuador, Dr. Mariano Magalhaes, Augustana College
18
Nov
Sustainability in the Built Environment, a Local Example, Keith Porter, President, Stanley Center for Peace and Security
27
Jan
The Human Face of Trafficking, Sara K. and Marielle Sweborg
24
Feb
75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family's Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance, Dr. Jason Seol, Deputy Director, Future Operations, Dept of Defense
24
Mar
A Journey to Egypt, Onnica Marquez, Archivist & Assistant Professor, St. Ambrose University
29
Mar
Annual QC World Cultures Festival
**Hosted at Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University
28
Apr
A special presentation at St. Ambrose University- Turkey Through My Eyes: Stories From Home, Yasemin Onder, Instructional Designer, Kirkwood Community College, and Dr. Seref Onder, Assistant Professor, Black Hawk College
SPONSORS:
We are very happy to be a part of Iowa Shares: a coalition of social change, environmental, and cultural nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Iowa
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