World Affairs Council of Orange County

Engaging the public to better understand the world

Meet and learn from the people who shape our world

As a World Affairs Council member, you join a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about expanding international awareness. Members participate in world class events featuring speakers who provide the stories behind the headlines as well as special receptions and gatherings.

As a member you will have the opportunity to build relationships with other liked minded individuals and professionals that are in the local international affairs community. Your membership is valuable in supporting World Affairs Council programming and student outreach in the community.

Events

WEBINAR: Disruptions in North American Trade- How It Impacts You

Date:

Tue Mar 25, 2025 - 12:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of discussing US-Canada and US-Mexico tariffs with experts Luis de la Calle and Colin Robertson at 12:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, moderated by International Economist, Global Business Thought Leader, and WAC-OC Programs ...

Spring Open House

Date:

Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 4:00 pm

Friday, March 28th 4:00-6:00 PM PST 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 264, Irvine, CA 92612 Spring is in the air here at World Affairs Council of Orange County March right on in to our office and discover who we are Bee ...

My Sweet Land: Film Screening and Discussion with Director Sareen Hairabedi

Date:

Wed Apr 16, 2025 - 6:30 pm

Location:

McCormick Screening Room, 1070 Humanities Gateway UCI School of Humanities Irvine, CA 92697

The event will involve a film screening of award-winning film MY SWEET LAND followed by a Q&A discussion with the Director, Sareen Hairabedian. The film is a coming-of-age story set against a multigenerational war in the post-Soviet Caucasus Mountains. The ...

Admiral Stavridis: Unchartered Waters, Navigating NATO, Greenland, China & Ukraine

Date:

Wed May 7, 2025 - 5:30 pm

Location:

Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA 92782, USA

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Tustin Ranch Golf Club 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd. Tustin, CA 92782 5:30 PM Registration Opens 6 PM Sponsor Reception 6:30 PM VIP Reception 7:00 PM Dinner Seating and Program Join us for a 3 course dinner, ...

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