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
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2026-2027 Program
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
2026-27 programs are subject to change
SEP
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OCT
27
The Soul of Civility: Building a Civic Renaissance
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Professor Alexandra Hudson, Civility in Action, the Folwell Speaker
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​* Special note: This program will take place on Wednesday, 09/23 at 5 PM in the Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University
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Journeys to Ghana: Adventures of a Queen Mother
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​Monica Forrett, Professor, Dept of Management and Director of the Doctor of Business Administration Program at St. Ambrose University.
Junior League Room (the main level)​
NOV
17
My Journey as Refugee
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Kler Soe, Director of Communications at Rock Island - Milan School District
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JAN
26
Gaza Beyond the News
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Norman Sheehan
FEB
23
Navigating Global Careers
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​Annisa Wanat, CEO of AMW Solutions
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Mar
21
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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MAR
23
Immigration in the Quad Cities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Community Impact
Allison Ambrose, Immigration Coalition of the QC and Professor of Accounting at St. Ambrose University
APR
27
Responding to Crisis, Restoring Hope: WHIRD’s Humanitarian Mission in Darfur and Across Sudan.
Idress Jogle, Director Wadi Howar International Relief and Development