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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SPRING PROGRAMS January 18th: Russia and China's Strategic Alliance: Implications for the US with Professor Thomas Rainey of The Evergreen State College. More... February 15th: US Responses to Networks, Nukes, and North Korea (or: How you might lear to stop worrying and love the bomb) with Professor Alexander H. Montgomery of Reed College. More... March 15th: The Refugee Crisis and the Re-Bordering of Europe with Professor Steve Niva of The Evergreen State College. More... April 19th: US Immigration Policy with Professor Robin Jacobson of the University of Puget Sound. More... May 2nd: Special Wednesday program 5:30-6:30 at the Lacey Timberland Library : USAID and Developing Democracies with US Agency for International Development's Director of Democracy and Governance Assistance to Ukraine. more... May 17th: annual Spring Reception and Global Connect Award at Indian Summer Golf 6:00-8:00 p.m. Details and ticket information. SCHEDULE CHANGES In the event of late-breaking changes, we will endeavor to update this page and our Facebook page ASAP. PREVIOUS PROGRAMS |
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 |