--- Congress should lift the economic embargo on Cuba as the President has proposed. ---

Join us this Friday for lunch to discuss this statement with your fellow Alaskans and hear from Ambassador Charles Shapiro on his thoughts. Online registration closes Wednesday!

One week from today, Ambassador Charles Shapiro will share his thoughts on Cuba, join us and ask the Ambassador your questions! Online registration is encouraged: http://www.alaskaworldaffairs.org/events/shapiro-cuba/

Join us for tonight's awesome panel on Community Connections & Solutions: From Zimbabwe & East Timor to Alaska at Cyrano's Theatre Company. Social starts at 5:30pm to be entered for door prizes, discussion starts at 6:00pm. #WorldMattersAK #WelcomingAnchorage

This Friday, journey to UAA for a special duet recital, On Wing of Song, with Krzysztof Biernacki and Mari Hahn; tickets available online. **AKWorld members can claim a $5 discount on tickets using coupon code AKAffairs16**

Baritone Krzysztof Biernacki established strong reputation as a powerful performer, versatile stage director, and talented pedagogue. Born and raised in Poland, his professional credits include opera, oratorio, concert, and recital performances in Canada, the United Sates, and Europe.

Dr. Mari Hahn’s credits include: two-time recipient of the prestigious Killam Fellowship at UBC, the soprano solo in Gorecki’s Third Symphony with the Anchorage Civic Orchestra, Bach’s St. John Passion and the Defiant Requiem with the Anchorage Concert Chorus under Murry Sidlin.

The two will come together Friday, September 23rd for a night of solo art songs, arias and operatic duets at the UAA Recital Hall.

Attention undergraduates! Have you seen our posts about the November National Conference on "America and Global Megatrends" hosted by The World Affairs Councils of America and wished you too could attend?

Contact Deputy Director, Alyssa Bish, at alyssa.bish@alaskaworldaffairs.org to learn how to apply for a scholarship to attend the conference. This scholarship is made possible by The World Affairs Councils of America and the deadline to apply is soon; don't wait, contact us today!