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
Go for Broke: Veterans Day Luncheon Honoring Nisei Veterans
Date:
2024-11-06 11:30
Location:
The American Legion Newport Harbor Post 219, 215 15th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663-4556
The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Go for Broke: Veterans Day Luncheon Honoring Nisei Veterans Join us for a special Veterans Day Celebration as we honor all our military veterans and highlight the remarkable contributions of ...
Coast Film Festival: ‘Porcelain War’ OPENING NIGHT
Date:
2024-11-09 06:30
Location:
Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The World Affairs Council of Orange County & Coast Film Festival presents: Coast Film Festival: 'Porcelain War' Opening Night Event with Ukrainian pianist Leyena Anatonyicq. Movie Summary: Documentary. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, ...
Coast Film Festival: ‘In Waves and War’ (VETERAN’S DAY Focus)
Date:
2024-11-11 18:30
Location:
Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The World Affairs Council of Orange County & Coast Film Festival presents: Coast Film Festival: 'In Waves and War' Movie Summary: Documentary. Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone returns from Afghanistan and attempts to readjust to civilian life. But ...
Partner Event: A Virtual Distinguished Speakers Series Program Featuring Acclaimed Author & Historian Michael Mandelbaum
Date:
2024-11-12 12:00
The World Affairs Council of Orange County & The San Diego World Affairs Council presents: A Virtual Distinguished Speakers Series Program Featuring Acclaimed Author & Historian, Michael Mandelbaum During this virtual event we will hear from author Michael ...
Young Professionals and Intercollegiate Network (YPIN): Policy in the Park
Date:
2024-11-12 17:00
Location:
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606
The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Young Professionals and Intercollegiate Network (YPIN): Policy in the Park Join us for an exciting town hall with Helen Haig, policy consultant Policy consultant under President Ronald Reagan, President George ...
Gangs at Our Border: The Politics of a Transnational Gang Crisis
Date:
2024-11-26 17:30
Location:
Norma Kershaw Auditorium, Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., At 20th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Gangs at Our Border: The Politics of a Transnational Gang Crisis Join us for an off-the-record conversation with Alex Sanchez, former high-ranking member of MS-13 & co-founder of Homies Unidos; ...
World Affairs Council of Orange County Holiday Social
Date:
2024-12-17 18:00
Location:
Gulliver's Restaurant, 18482 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Holiday Social Join us for a special Cocktail Party with food, music, speeches, and merriment. Date & Time: Tuesday, December 17th, 6PM Location: Gulliver's Restaurant 18482 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA ...
Admiral Michael Rogers
Date:
2025-01-09 00:00
The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: Admiral Michael S. Rogers Join us for an evening with Admiral Michael S. Rogers. Admiral Rogers is a retired 4-star admiral of the United State Navy, serving as second commander ...
How U.S Diplomacy Has Lost Its Way
Date:
2025-01-29 00:00
The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: How U.S Diplomacy Lost its Way and how to fix it with Nicholas Kralev Join us for an event with author and journalist Nicholas Kralev, author of Diplomatic Tradecraft, discussing his ...
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