October 2008

October 8
Wednesday

6:00-8:00 PM

"The National Press Club: A Century of Headlines": Centennial Documentary and Panel Discussion led by Charles Bierbauer, Dean of the University of South Carolina's College of Mass Communications and Information Studies

Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Date: October 8, 2008
Location: University of South Carolina School of Law Auditorium
701 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Cost: Free to all Council members and guests

About the Program:
The evening's event will consist of a 57-minute documentary developed by Auteur Productions on the history of the National Press Club and current issues facing the journalism industry today (including the role of the First Amendment, women in the press, and the protection of confidential sources), followed by a lively question-and-answer session led by Dean Bierbauer and featuring prominent figures and personalities from Columbia's media sector.

All Columbia World Affairs Council members and friends are welcome to attend and participate in what should be an insightful discussion on the American media today and the direction the industry is taking.

RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197

October 23
Thursday

Reception:
6:30 PM
Dinner:
8:00 PM

2008 Global Vision Award Dinner
honoring

Dr. Andrew Sorensen
President of the University of South Carolina

The Honorable Bob Coble
Mayor of the City of Columbia

Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Time: Reception starts at 6:30 PM
Black Tie Dinner starts at 8:00 PM

Location: Columbia Marriott
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201

For more information regarding reservations and ticket purchase, please see our 2008 Global Vision Award Gala page.

October 28
Tuesday

6:00-8:00 PM

International Book Club:
Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk

Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Date: October 28th, 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

Remember to ask for your World Affairs Council discount when you purchase your International Book Club selection at The Happy Bookseller!

This book offers a continuation of the Columbia World Affairs Council's year-long programming dedicated to the study and observation of Turkish culture.

Reviews:

October 29
Wednesday

7:00 PM

Global Lens 2008 International Film Screening:
Bunny Chow from South Africa

Brought to you by the Columbia World Affairs Council, the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, and the Global Film Initiative

Join the World Affairs Council for the third installment of a 5-part series that showcases film talent from around the world. Selections are made based on authentic voice, strong cinematics, and unique cultural perspectives. Columbia was chosen as one of only 40 US cities to host this stunning collection.

Time: 7:00 PM
Date: October 29 , 2008
Location: University of South Carolina's Gambrell Hall
Room 429
1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29229
Cost: Free to members and guests
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197

About Bunny Chow:

In director John Barker's debut feature, up-and-coming comedians Kags, Joey and Dave make clear that life in the ‘new’ Johannesburg is not just about hardship and townships. It's also about finding humor in relationships, hanging out with friends and celebrating life on a raucous roadtrip to Oppi Koppi—South Africa's largest music festival. Shot in a cinema vérité style and using the street food ‘bunny chow’ as a metaphor for contemporary Johannesburg's mix of races, cultures and attitudes, Barker's edgy, urban comedy asks us to envision a nation through the eyes of its future, rather than the tragedy of its past.