EVENTS
Speaker Series Schedule
The Olympia World Affairs Council's program year runs September through May, usually on the third Thursday of the month. Speakers include professors, economists, diplomats, historians, scientists, non-profit organization leaders, business executives, and public officials.
Programs are free and open to the public, in-person and on Zoom!
When:
Third Thursday of the month
7PM Doors Open
7:30PM Start Time
Where:
SPSCC Lacey Campus
4220 Sixth Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
*With one exception
September 19
Mongolia
Join OWAC board member and former Washington State Senator, Karen Fraser, as she recounts her experiences traveling in Mongolia in 2023. She will share her knowledge of Mongolian history, economy, and international relationships, as well as a wide range of Mongolian cultural traditions.
October 17
Ukraine & Gaza
Join Professor Seth Weinberger of University of Puget Sound as he discusses the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, their futures, and what they tell us about the future of conflict around the world. What effect do drones, long-range missiles, artificial intelligence, and social media play in current and future wars?
November 21
Energy Revolution in Europe
Join Edith Bayer, with the Oregon Dept of Energy, to explore what we can learn from the European decarbonization journey as we tour the continent from Brussels to Germany, Poland, France, and the Netherlands. What will it take for the US and Europe to achieve climate neutrality by 2050?
January 7th
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Second international trivia night fundraiser for the OWAC Study Abroad Scholarship, assisting Evergreen, SPSCC, and St. Martin's students cover initial costs of study abroad programs. *This event will be held at River's Edge Restaurant at 7PM on TUESDAY January 7th.
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