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February 2008 |
February 4
Monday
6:00-8:00 PM
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February International Book Club
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Date: February 4th, 2008
Location: The World Affairs Council Office
2218 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205
Cost: Free for WAC members and friends! What to Bring: A dish to pass, your book, and lots of ideas to share. Beverages will be provided.
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197
In 1959, Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist, takes his four young daughters, his wife, and his mission to the Belgian Congo -- a place, he is sure, where he can save needy souls. But the seeds they plant bloom in tragic ways within this complex culture. Set against one of the most dramatic political events of the twentieth century -- the Congo's fight for independence from Belgium and its devastating consequences -- here is New York Times-bestselling author Barbara Kingslover's beautiful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable epic that chronicles the disintegration of family and a nation
Remember to ask for your World Affairs Council discount when you purchase your International Book Club selection at The Happy Bookseller!
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February 5
Tuesday
5:00 PM |
An International Documentary Event : Beyond the Classroom: China
Time: 5:00pm
Date: February 5, 2008
Location: University of South Carolina
Russell House Theater
1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29225
Cost: FREE
Program Synopsis:
A Documentary Film by Laura Kissel
In the summer of 2007, 23 Capstone Scholars embarked on a cultural journey through China which was captured on film. Join us to see what studying abroad is really all about. Music for the film was composed by World Affairs Council member extraordinaire, Mary Ann Hurst.
Open seating.
No tickets required.
A discussion with the director to follow.
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197
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February 5
Tuesday
3:00-6:00 PM |
Academic WorldQuest 2008: An International Knowledge Competition for High School Students
Time: 3:00-6:00 PM
Date: February 5th, 2008
Location: Walker Institute of International and Area Studies; Gambrell Hall; University of South Carolina
Columbia area high school students compete in this unique tournament that tests their knowledge in politics, current events, geography, culture, and language. The winning high school team gets the chance to compete at the national level in Washington, D.C.
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February 6-8
Wednesday-Friday
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World Affairs Councils of America National Conference: Us or Us and Them
Dates: February 6-8, 2008
Location: JW Marriott, Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D.C.
Registration Information:
Register now by going online to www.worldaffairscouncils.org/naconference or by calling 202.833.4557. To pay by check, please make checks payable to World Affairs Councils of America and mail to
WACA
Attn: Conference Registration
1800 K Street NW Suite 104
Washington, DC 20006
Program Synopsis:
Join World Affairs Council members from around the country to attend lectures with key speakers ranging from former Mexican President Vicente Fox to former World Bank President James Wolfensohn. Sessions include “The Future of Diplomacy” and “Iraq and Beyond: The Way Ahead for the Commander-in-Chief.”
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February 12
Tuesday
6:00-8:00 PM
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International Trivia Night/February New Member Happy Hour
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Date: February 12th, 2008
Location: Jillian's: 800 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $10 for WAC members and friends
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197
Think you know your trivia? If so, we hope you will come and participate in our International Trivia Night on Tuesday, February 12th from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Jillian's in the Vista. Come get your game on and stop by for a night of excitement, good food, and international fun. The winning team (and some lucky raffle winners) will take home some of our wonderful prizes!
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February 13
Wednesday
3:00-4:30 PM |
Distinguished Speakers Series with Dr. Banu Gokariksel Neoliberalism, Islam, and Gender: Neoliberal Muslim Subjects and Veiling Fashions in Istanbul
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Date: February 13, 2008
Location: University of South Carolina
Gambrell Hall Room 429
1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29225
Cost: FREE
Program Synopsis: This event kicks off our year-long theme exploring the ins and outs of Turkish culture and traditions. Come and join us as we, in conjunction with the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, host this dynamic speaker from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197
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February 21
Thursday
12:00-2:00 PM
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Distinguished Speakers Series: An Afternoon with the Chilean Ambassador
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Date: February 21, 2008
Location: The Capital City Club: 1201 Main Street, 25th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $22 for members; $26 for nonmembers
Program Synopsis: Come join us as we spend the afternoon with the Chilean Ambassador to the United States. A diverse country, known for everything from intense natural beauty to vineyards to the driest place on Earth, Chile enjoys one of the healthiest economies in South America and a burgeoning economic and political relationship with the United States. Come find out more about this fascinating nation!
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197
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