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January 2008
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January 17
Thursday
5:00-8:00 PM
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Impact '08 in South Carolina
A Panel Discussion about National Security and America's Role in the World
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Date: January 17, 2008
Location: University of South Carolina Russell House Ballroom: 1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29225
Cost: FREE
Program Synopsis:
IMPACT 08, an event with the Center for U.S. Global Engagement, combines a dynamic national security discussion on America’s role in the world and its impact on South Carolina with the chance to meet some of the top figures in our military today . This is a free event open to our members! Registration is required and you must register by January 10th, 2008.
Please register by e-mail or at the event website
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January 28
Monday
6:00-8:00 PM |
January Taste of the World: Japan
To celebrate the New Year, or Shoogatsu, join us at one of Columbia's most celebrated Asian eateries and sushi bars, Inakaya. Owned and operated by a Japanese family, this restaurant has only the most authentic fare.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Date: January 28, 2008
Location: Inakaya: 655 St. Andrews Road Columbia, SC 29210
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197 |
January 29
Tuesday
12:00-2:00 PM |
Distinguished Speakers Series:
Mayor Bob Coble and Councilman Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia and Europe: The Next Steps
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Date: January 29, 2008
Location: First Citizens Building, Nexsen Pruet Office: 7th Floor; Main Conference Room; 1230 Main Street, Suite 700 Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $20 for members; $27 for nonmembers
Program Synopsis:
Mayor Bob Coble and Councilman Rickenmann discuss Columbia's current and future relationships with its European partners, highlighting opportunities for growth and future collaboration.
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197 |
January 30
Wednesday
5:30-7:00 PM |
January New Member Happy Hour
New Years celebrations may be officially over, but the World Affairs Council is ready to welcome back members for a 2008 full of globally-centered activities and events! To help us get the ball rolling, stop in, have a drink, and socialize with us. Also, don't forget to introduce your friends to the Columbia WAC. If you remember to bring someone new to the Council’s New Members Happy Hour, admission is free!
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Date: January 30, 2008
Location: The Club House: 936 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: Free for guest and members who bring guest; $5 for members without a guest.
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197 |
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