Kathy Calvin | “Alaska & the UN: More Connected than you Know”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Kathy Calvin, Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation “Alaska & the UN: More Connected than you Know” Friday, 4th May, 2012 – Hilton Hotel Doors open at 11:30 a.m. – Program begins at 12:00 p.m. For Reservations RSVP by Wednesday, 2nd May to the Alaska World Affairs Council by […]
Lou Pugliaresi | “The Coming Renaissance in North American Oil and Gas”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents The Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series Lou Pugliaresi President of Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC) “The Coming Renaissance in North American Oil and Gas” Friday, 20th April, 2012 – Hilton Hotel Doors open at 11:30 a.m. – Program begins at 12:00 p.m. For Reservations RSVP by Wednesday, 18th April […]
Haroon Moghul | “Can America and the Muslim World be Friends?”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Haroon Moghul Fellow in Muslim Politics and Societies at the Center on National Security at Fordham Law “Can America and the Muslim World be Friends?” We commonly think of Islam and the West as opposing forces, and we even hear some insist we live in a never-ending clash of civilizations. […]
T.R. Reid | “Affordable Health Care Act (Obama’s Health Reform) in Plain English”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents in Partnership with T.R. Reid Reporter, author and regular NPR correspondent “Affordable Health Care Act (Obama’s Health Reform) in Plain English” Thursday, 22nd March, 2012 – Wendy Williamson Theater 3000 pages of “affordable health care” act,— and its coming to you in 2014—- as a business owner what does that […]
Daniel Yergin | “U.S. Energy Policy: The Quest”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Daniel Yergin, Author of The Quest: energy, Secruity, and The Remaking of the Modern World “U.S. Energy Policy: The Quest” Friday, March 16, 2012 Conference Call 2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Join the 1918 Society today to participate in the call! Anyone interested in becoming a 1918 Society member should contact Althea […]
Scott Minerd | “Alaska’s Place in the World Economy”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents In Partnership with Scott Minerd Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Partners “Alaska’s Place in the World Economy” Scott Minerd takes a closer look at Alaska’s economic metrics and how they compare with the rest of the U.S. and the world. He has said, “Alaska, within our lifetime, may become the most […]
T. R. Reid | “U.S. Health Care: The Good News”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents T.R. Reid “U.S. Health Care: The Good News” Thursday, March 1, 2012 8:00 P.M. Documentary KAKM Channel 7 The United States is the only industrialized democracy that doesn’t provide health care for all its citizens. Of course, we’d like to cover all of the 50 million uninsured, but how […]
Global I.Q. with The Economist: Special Report: Financial Innovation
2012 Alaska World Quest Competition
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents Saturday, 4th February, 2012 – Lucy Cuddy Hall, UAA Doors open at 6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For More Information Please Contact Alaska World Affairs Council by telephone 276-8038 or by email to info@AlaskaWorldAffairs.org .
Kevin Book | “The Last, Best Chance for North American Energy Security”
The Alaska World Affairs Council Presents The Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series “The Last, Best Chance for North American Energy Security” Special Introduction by Senator Mark Begich “Gaining Ground: Outlook for Alaska Oil and Gas Development in Federal Lands and Waters” Friday, 3rd February, 2012 – Dena’ina Tikahtnu Ballroom […]