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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
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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
2025-26 programs are subject to change
SEP
30
Teaching Vietnam War Literature Abroad​
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Professor David Crowe of Augustana College shares the insights that reshaped his understanding of the Vietnam War's impact after having taught Vietnam War literature abroad.
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OCT
28
Environmental Justice in Ecuador​
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Dr. Mariano Magalhaes of Augustana College and Fulbright Scholar, researches democracy in Brazil, coordinates student scholarship, and leads innovative courses and study abroad programs in Brazil and Ecuador. He and his students present their recent study abroad trip to Ecuador. The First Year Global Program gives Augustana freshmen a ten-day study abroad experience in Cuenca, Ecuador, focused on Environmental Justice. Students engage in themed activities and collect original data on the use of a specific space in Cuenca, presenting their findings upon return.
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NOV
18
Sustainability in the Built Environment, a Local Example​
Keith Porter will provide background on the Stanley Center for Peace and Security (based on Muscatine since 1956). He will also discuss the transformative role of sustainable building practices in addressing climate change and the Stanley Center's International Living Building Challenge- certified facility.
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JAN
27
The Human Face of Trafficking
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Sara K. and Marielle Sweborg.
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FEB
24
75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family's Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance.
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​Dr. Jason Seol, Deputy Director, Future Operations and Dept of Defense will provide a brief history of how the U.S.-ROK Alliance came about since the onset of the 1950-1953 Korea War and its evolution over the 75 years of making the one-of-a-kind Alliance "ironclad" with emphasis on Why Korea matters. He will provide his personal experiences dealing with the impossible state, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) problem set and share his lessons learned on the importance of this Alliance to global peace and prosperity.
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MAR
24
A Journey to Egypt​
Onnica Marquez will be discussing her experiences traveling to Middle Eastern countries with a focus on Egypt. Highlights will include language, belly dancing, beliefs on death and the afterlife, food, relationships, etc.​
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Mar
29
Annual QC World Cultures Festival
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**A special program in partnership with St. Ambrose University**​
1 - 4 pm, Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University
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APR
28
Turkey Through My Eyes: Stories from Home​
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Yasemin Onder, Instructional Designer, Kirkwood Community College and Dr. Seref Onder, Assistant Professor, Black Hawk College
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