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June 4 Monday
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Breakfast Distinguished Speaker Series Dr. Lawrence J. Korb: "Is U.S. Foreign Policy on the Right Track? National Security in an Age of Terrorists, Tyrants, and Weapons of Mass Destruction" Dr. Korb is the Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and a Senior Advisor to the Center for Defense Information. His lecture will focus on U.S. foreign policy and whether issues such as Iran, Iraq, North Korea, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation are being addressed effectively. Are there feasible alternatives? Join us for this morning event and find out! Location: The Summit Club, Wilbur Smith Tower, 1301 Gervais Street, 20th Floor Time: 8:00AM-9:30AM Cost: $12 for members and $15 for non-members Please R.S.V.P. to programs@columbiawac.org or call 803.252.2197 by Friday, May 31st. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows will be invoiced.
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June 5 Tuesday |
Chinese Delegation: Southern Patriot Evening Join the World Affairs Council and the Midlands International Trade Association for an evening cruise on Lake Murray aboard the Southern Patriot. Attending honored guests are from Yibin City and the Sichaun Province of China. Location: Southern Patriot on Lake Murray, 11600 Marina Road, Irmo, SC 29063 Time: 6:30-8:30PM (Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure) Cost: $20 for MITA and World Affairs Council members and their guests, $30 for non-members Please R.S.V.P. to export@exportconsortium.com or by phone 803.777.1177. Late cancellations and no shows will be invoiced.
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June 11 Monday |
International Community Film Forum at the Nickelodeon Join panelists Andrew W. Anthony, Research Military Analyst, and Sgt. Ron Huff III (A) for a discussion following the film Shadow Company. With over $100 billion in annual revenues and 70,000 employees in Iraq alone, the private military industry is booming, yet few civilians know anything about it. Shadow Company, a groundbreaking feature-length documentary, takes you deep inside this secret world that is changing the face of modern warfare. What are we really risking by allowing profit-motivated corporations into the business of war? www.shadowcompanythemovie.com Location: Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main Street, Columbia, SC Time: 7:00PM (Box office opens at 6:30PM) Cost: General Admission is $6.50, Students and Seniors $5.50, and Nick Members $4.50 |
