The Olympia World Affairs Council's program year runs September through April. Speakers include professors, economists, diplomats, historians, scientists, non-profit organization leaders, business executives, and public officials.
Each December, instead of a speaker, we meet for small group discussions on several topics led by informed members (this event may be moved to the second Thursday to avoid conflicting with the holidays).
In May we host the OWAC Spring Reception, which is centered around the presentation of the Global Connect Award.
In addition to our September-April regular schedule, we occasionally offer special programs, social gatherings with discussions of timely topics, and one-time summer programs.
Each December, instead of a speaker, we meet for small group discussions on several topics led by informed members (this event may be moved to the second Thursday to avoid conflicting with the holidays).
In May we host the OWAC Spring Reception, which is centered around the presentation of the Global Connect Award.
In addition to our September-April regular schedule, we occasionally offer special programs, social gatherings with discussions of timely topics, and one-time summer programs.
To be notified by email of our events, please become a member.
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WINTER/SPRING 2019 PROGRAMS January 17th: Peter Bohmer, Professor of Political Economics at The Evergreen State College, will discuss “Mexican Politics and Economics: Past, Present and Future.” more... February 21st: U.S. Representative Denny Heck (Washington 10th District), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, will present “Inside Congress and the Intelligence Committee.” more.... photos... March 21st: Kristie Ebi, Professor of Global Health at the University of Washington and a lead author on the recent UN climate report will discuss the report’s findings in “Looking into a Very Different Future: Global Warming of 1.5° Centigrade.” more... April 18th: Sarah Eltantawi, Professor of Comparative Religion and Islamic Studies at The Evergreen State College, offers "The Political Theology of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt." more... May 16th: Annual OWAC reception and Global Connect Award presentation to The Alaffia Foundation at the Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. more... Schedule Changes: In the event of late-breaking changes, we will endeavor to update this page and our Facebook page ASAP.
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WHEN Third Thursday of the month 7:00 p.m. Gathering- social time 7:30 - 8:30 Speaker 8:30 - 9:00 Questions and answers; discussion WHERE Thurston Economic Development Council (colocated with the South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus) 4220 6th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA 98503 |