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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

PARTNER EVENT: KOREA LAW CENTER SPRING FORUM 2025

PARTNER EVENT: KOREA LAW CENTER SPRING FORUM 2025

Date:
Sat May 10, 2025 - 9:00 am
Location:
401 East Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA, USA
University of California, Irvine's Korea Law Center and World Affairs Council of Orange County Presents: Korea Law Center Spring Forum 2025 Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM EDU 111, 401 E Peltason Dr, Irvine CA 92697 Part 1 ...
PARTNER EVENT: Denmark, Greenland, and the United States–Partners in a Changing World

PARTNER EVENT: Denmark, Greenland, and the United States–Partners in a Changing World

Date:
Fri May 16, 2025 - 9:30 am
Join the World Affairs Council for a timely virtual discussion on the enduring and evolving relationship between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. We will be joined by Danish Ambassador to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen; former U.S. Ambassador ...
JFK with Ghana's First President

SAVE THE DATE: Passing the Torch

Date:
Sat Sep 27, 2025 - 12:00 pm
More information will be available soon. Sponsorship Opportunities available! Contact jayne@worldaffairscouncil.org ...
SAVE THE DATE- Bellwether International Disrupting the Cycle of Genocide

SAVE THE DATE- Bellwether International Disrupting the Cycle of Genocide

Date:
Wed Nov 5, 2025 - 12:00 pm
We thank Bellwether International for their generous Engage America Series grant for the opportunity to bring this program to Orange County in 2025. More information will be available soon. Please contact us for sponsorship opportunities ...
SAVE THE DATE Veterans Program: Honoring the Nurses of Vietnam

SAVE THE DATE Veterans Program: Honoring the Nurses of Vietnam

Date:
Wed Nov 5, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Location:
American Legion Post 291, 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA, USA
More information to come. Sponsorship Opportunities available ...

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