Chief Economist for ConocoPhillips to speak on “Central Florida Impact: Energy and Natural Gas”
Orlando, Fla. – May 15, 2012 – The World Affairs Council of Central Florida (WACCFL) and the British-American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be hosting Marianne Kah, Chief Economist for ConocoPhillips to speak on the topic “Central Florida Impact: Energy and Natural Gas”. She will provide an insightful perspective on a conversation that is both timely and of great significance to policymakers, the business community, and key opinion leaders. Energy demand and supply issues as well as the growing markets for natural gas both domestic...
read moreAround the World: Disney hosts Fulbright Scholars at EPCOT
Orlando, Fla. – May 12, 2012 – The World Affairs Council of Central Florida (WACCFL) brought the Central Florida delegation of Fulbright Scholars to Disney World’s EPCOT for a day of education and culture. The Fulbright Scholars program is one of the most prestigious academic development initiatives that the US Department of State manages. Fulbright Scholars are professional from around the globe chosen to study in the US for an academic year. The World Affairs Council is host to their enrichment initiatives while teaching or...
read moreEvent – Global Impact: Central Florida and Natural Gas
Join the World Affairs Council and the British American Chamber of Commerce as we present Global Impact: Central Florida and Natural Gas Learn what the future holds for energy with guest speaker: Marianne Kah, Chief Economist ConocoPhillips Thursday June 7, 2012 11:30am-1:15pm Citrus Club Orlando, FL WAC and BACC Members: $35 Non-Members: $45 Parking will be vailidated for one hour RSVP HERE
read moreDmitri’s Story
We are so happy to introduce Dmitri’s Story about his experience with the IVLP program. Dmitri visited on the January 2012 program for Civic Engagement. This tour visited with many NGO leaders in Central Florida including Tupperware, Darden, and City of Orlando. Hear more from Dmitri Visit Dmitri’s Website Support the IVLP Program in Orlando visit our donate page.
read moreStudy Tour to Turkey
The Spotlight on Turkey Phase I went wonderfully and we are now on the way to Phase II, the Study Tour to Turkey! From each area of the participating councils, teachers that attended Phase I applied for a most-expenses paid trip, and the top three applicants were chosen to participate. During the 14-day trip, the teachers travel to these cities: Istanbul, Canakkale, Bursa, Kusdasi, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Catalhoyuk, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara. They will be learning about all the different facets of Turkish life and culture, experiencing...
read moreFormer International Visitors’ Experience
In February 2012 the World Affairs Council of Central Florida received a delegation of six doctors from Colombia on the International Visitor Leadership Program entitled “Public Health”. Dr. Javier Pavas, 2nd Year Resident, Internal Medicine at Juan Corpas University, and San Rafael University shared with us how his experience during the visit in Central Florida had a positive impact. “During my trip to Orlando through the International Leaders Visitors Program, I was able to get close to the culture, share with people and know the city....
read moreSummer Internships Announced
The World Affairs Council of Central Florida is now accepting applications for the summer 2012 Chastang Internship Program. Interested students my apply by visiting http://waccfl.org/site/about/chastang-internship-program/ The requirements are listed on the website and applications will be accepted until April 10. Interviews will be April 11-16.
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