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Dear friend,
Although we may not have power at our WACNH office today, tonight's event is still on! We hope to see you this evening to discuss China's future with Professor Michael Santoro. Join us at 6 p.m. at UNH Manchester - where you'll find a warm room and compelling conversation - for the second part of our FREE fall series, "Primary Concerns: Critical Foreign Policy Issues at the 2012 Ballot Box."
If you've enjoyed our events so far this year, please consider making an Annual Gift to support our work to bring the world to the Granite State. With state and federal budgets being cut and isolationism on the rise, there has never been a more critical time to support our mission. MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION HERE or consider becoming a member if you aren't one already. If you become a member before November 30, you'll be entered to win a set of books from our fall speakers, including "Arab Voices" and "China 2020." BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
Here's a quick overview of what else is happening in November:
Monday, November 7 at noon - WORLD AFFAIRS LUNCHEON
Salon Room, Hospitality Center, SNHU ~ Purchase tickets in advance
Tuesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. - FILM & DISCUSSION
Academic Center Room 106, SNHU ~ FREE!
Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. - CHINA TOWN HALL
Murkland Hall, UNH Durham ~ FREE!
Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m. - PRIMARY CONCERNS series part III
Third Floor Auditorium, UNH Manchester ~ FREE!
Thank you for your continued support of the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire.
Sincerely,
Anna Haigh Berry
Executive Director
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THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR INAUGURAL “THINK GLOBAL” BUSINESS SUMMIT ON OCTOBER 17 A HUGE SUCCESS!
Nearly 200 people turned out to hear Myron Kandel, Congressman Charles Bass and our panelists explain the importance of thinking global, whether you're a business owner, a student, or a member of the community.
A special thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors and partners, and especially our event co-presenter, Southern New Hampshire University's School of Business.
PANELISTS:
Rick Gaynor, CFO
Jeremy Hitchcock, CEO
Chris Wolfe, CEO
CONSUL SPONSOR
DIPLOMAT SPONSORS
   
PARTNERS:
abi Innovation Hub; City of Manchester Economic Development Office; Firebrand International; Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications: NH International Trade Resource Center; NH Small Business Development Center; and the Women’s Business Center at Southern New Hampshire University.
This Summit on Citizen Diplomacy has been initiated through a seed grant from
NCIV as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration.
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PRIMARY CONCERNS: CRITICAL FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES AT THE 2012 BALLOT BOX
A FREE, four-part series on the top national security issues facing the United States
in the run-up to the 2012 New Hampshire Primary and U.S. Presidential Election -
THE MIDDLE EAST; CHINA; REVOLUTION, REGIME CHANGE & DEMOCRACY ABROAD; and the GLOBAL ECONOMY
 Tuesday, November 1 at 6 p.m. – UNH Manchester
“China 2020: How Western Business Can- and Should- Influence Social and Political Change in the Coming Decade,’” with Dr. Michael Santoro, Professor of Business Ethics at Rutgers Business School
PART OF OUR GLOBAL NEW HAMPSHIRE SERIES
 Presented in partnership with the National Council for International Visitors
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE - BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT EVENT!
  Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m. – UNH Manchester
“Arab Spring: Prospects for Democracy,” with Lorne W. Craner, President of the International Republican Institute and Kenneth Wollack, President of the National Democratic Institute
 Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Tuesday, December 6 at 6 p.m. – UNH Manchester
“Debtor Nation: The Global Roots of the First Great Crisis of the 21st Century” with Dr. Jeffry Frieden, Stanfield Professor of International Peace at Harvard University
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE - BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE EVENT!
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MANCHESTER AND FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL
 
All events are free and open to the public and will be held in the 3rd floor auditorium of the University of New Hampshire in Manchester, 400 Commercial Street.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE!
OTHER WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL EVENTS
WORLD AFFAIRS LUNCHEON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 ~ NOON
Murat Lutem, Consul General of Turkey to Boston
“The U.S. and Turkey"
Southern New Hampshire University
Salon Room, Hospitality Center, 2500 N. River Road, Manchester
Tickets:
WACNH members: $20/ticket; $30/2 tickets - Non-members: $25/ticket
Luncheon menu: Mediterranean buffet, coffee & dessert
Please purchase tickets online in advance!
SPONSORED BY THE TURKISH CULTURAL FOUNDATION
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 ~ 7 PM
FILM & DISCUSSION Showing of "Crossroads" and discussion about citizen diplomacy
Southern New Hampshire University's Academic Center 106
Co-sponsored by the National Council of International Visitors in honor of its 50th anniversary
FREE and open to the public but please register in advance!
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 ~ 7 PM
CHINA TOWN HALL:
A FORUM ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHINA AND THE U.S. TODAY
Featuring Jamie P. Horsley, Deputy Director of the Yale Law School's China Law Center addressing "Human Rights and the Law in China"
Murkland Hall Auditorium, University of New Hampshire- Durham
FREE and open to the public but PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE
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WORLD AFFAIRS LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 ~ NOON
Dr. Ragini Sen, visiting Fullbright Scholar at SNHU
“Lifting the Veil: Decoding the relationship between Muslim women and the veil"
Southern New Hampshire University
Salon Room, Hospitality Center, 2500 N. River Road, Manchester
TICKETS: WACNH MEMBERS: $20/ticket; $30/2 tickets -- NON-MEMBERS: $25/ticket
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE
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