EVENTS
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities events are dedicated to educating, inspiring and engaging Americans in international affairs and the critical global issues of our times.
Free Admission
7:00 PM
Bettendorf Public Library
2022-23 programs are subject to change
AUG
29
TITLE: TBD
Details: TBD
AUG
29
TITLE: TBD
Details: TBD
AUG
29
TITLE: TBD
Details: TBD
AUG
29
TITLE: TBD
Details: TBD
AUG
29
TITLE: TBD
Details: TBD
AUG
29
TITLE: TBD
Details: TBD
EVENTS
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities events are dedicated to educating, inspiring and engaging Americans in international affairs and the critical global issues of our times.
Free Admission
7:00 PM
Bettendorf Public Library
2023-24 programs are subject to change
SEP
26
Northern Ireland
Mara Adams, PhD - SAU Professor will speak on her experience and the reconciliation happening in Northern Ireland.
OCT
24
Modern Ireland
Joseph McDowell, PhD - Augustana Professor of English will speak on his experience in Modern Ireland and Irish literature and culture.
NOV
28
Panel Discussion on Public Health
The Power of International Service Learning and Opportunities presentation by Ann Garton, DNP, FPCC, RN, CNE and Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston, MPH, The Power of International Service Learning and Opportunities will showcase ways that higher education and beyond engage in service to create sustainable positive change based upon the U.N. Global Sustainable Development Goals. Two programs, Global Brigades and Peace Corp will be showcased as examples in this important work to create the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in our future professionals and current community members in engaging in this important work.
JAN
30
The State of Refugees in the QC
Presented by No Niang (Hanna) from World Relief of Moline on the history and status of refugees in the Quad City and overseas, and how World Relief assists them today.
FEB
27
Stories from Around the World
Augustana College and St. Ambrose University faculty and their students will share their faculty-led study abroad experiences.
-
Matthew Coomber, PhD/Theology: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic
-
Ethan Gannaway, PhD/History: Italy
-
Peter T Xiao, Professor/Art: Amsterdam
MAR
26
Navigating Tides: The Evolution of U.S. - China Relations Post Covid-19
Xiaowen Zang is a professor in the Political Science Department at Augustana College with a Ph.D. in International Relations. Originally from Beijing, China, she relocated to the U.S. after completing her undergraduate studies. Zang is committed to fostering students’ understanding of China through leading study abroad programs and conducting research trips to China with her students. Professor Zang’s presentation delves into the complex dynamics of U.S.-China relations following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From examining significant policy shifts to exploring firsthand observations of how these changes are affecting the lives of everyday Chinese citizens, attendees will gain a nuanced perspective on the ground realities of this new era in U.S.-China relations. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of this pivotal geopolitical relationship and its ramifications on a global scale.
APR
07
Annual QC World Cultures Festival
**A special program in partnership with St. Ambrose University**
1 - 4 pm, Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University
APR
30
Diversity in Media
Dr. Brett Billman is a professor of communication at St. Ambrose University. He offers an overview of the current state of media diversity by exploring queer representations from various media channels, such as broadcast, streaming, and web-based platforms. His presentation will explore how the increase of available media channels has helped to amplify diverse voices and perspectives with an understanding of why certain representations provoke strong reactions or face censorship can shed light on the broader societal attitudes and power dynamics within the media landscape.