Japan: January 18
We welcome a delegation from Japan on the subject of Entrepreneurship. The delegation will be visiting the National Entrepreneur Center, UCF Technology Incubator, and National CEnter for Simulation. WAC Members and guests will have a chance to meet the group at a lunch event on Friday January 18th, downtown Orlando at 12:00pm. The group will also have home hospitality while in Orlando.
read moreWAC Annual Lunch 2013
The World Affairs Council Annual Lunch 2013 will be December 10, 2012 at 12:00pm. The location will be the Citrus Club (255 S. Orange Ave, Suite 1800). The event will feature special Fulbright Scholars from Belarus, Brazil, and India. Please confirm you attendance below. Prepaid lunch is preferred to plan for the event.
read moreAccepting Spring 2013 Internship applications
The World Affairs Council is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 Internship Semester. Students wishing to apply for a position within the Chastang Internship Program must follow the steps listed on the Chastang Internship Page. Applications will be accepted until December 10. Interviews will occur until December 15. Spring Internships will start the following week. Internships will only be accepted for students wishing to intern Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. For more information please visit the above...
read morePortrait of Turkey Celebration
Come join us with your friends, family, and colleagues for an evening of intrigue and excitement! This event showcases the distinctive culture of Turkey in the style of a market bazaar. The commons of Dr. Phillips H.S. will be filled with art displays, live music and dancing, delicious cuisine, vendors, and expert demonstrations. Portrait of Turkey Celebration Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 5:00pm – 8:00pm Dr. Phillips High School 6500 Turkey Lake Rd. Orlando, FL 32819 Student entrance is free, adults are requested to give a $2...
read moreInternational Markets & Grocery Guide to Orlando
We built on our personal guide to all international visitors who are hosted by the World Affairs Council with some information taken from Orlando Sentinel’s Ethnic Grocery Guide. The International Markets and Grocery Guide to Orlando Asian Filipino-Oriental: 600 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood; 407-339-5559 Asian Food Market: 5025 Edgewater Drive, Orlando; 407-299-7698 Asian Market: 12066 Collegiate Way, Orlando; 407-823-9033 DeGuzman Philippine Market: 8433 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; 407-282-7772 DeGuzman Oriental Food Mart...
read moreWhy your Support Matters – Interns
This is why your support matters. Students from 5 campuses in Central Florida are given the opportunity each year to attend events in DC including the NCIV national meeting in February. These students spend quality time learning from Ambassadors, State Department officials and most importantly building contacts in DC for their future. Every year WAC Central Florida brings the largest contingent of interns to the conference. Here are some of the notes from our Spring Interns. The Spring 2012 Interns Profile: Marjorie Barichello Fischer, I...
read moreAre you Internationally focused?
Are you Internationally focused? The truth of the matter is that most of our international focus has been, America: the international player. The new focus will become America: one of many international players. Recently we hosted a delegation of visitors from many ministries of government for seven countries. On an international level we are not competing for the same contracts that we have in the past. We are not even competing, or even invited to compete for some! We discussed a recent project in one of the visitors countries, in an...
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