World Affairs Seminar Offers Opportunity to International Youth
An introductory note from Dr. Raga Elim, Chairperson of Capital
District Kiwanis Committee on International Understanding:
My Fellow Kiwanians across the Capital District:
This article is about a noteworthy and important Rotary program-the World Affairs Seminar (WAS)--that is very complementary to our Kiwanis Key Leader Program and our recently launched "Initiative for Africa." I encourage you to read it and consider sharing it with your club.
I also suggest that you approach your local Rotary clubs and speak with them about partnership opportunities whereby you jointly approach the high schools and youth in your area with information about both this seminar and Key Leader. Better yet, propose to your local Rotarians that you jointly sponsor students to both programs. What an excellent way to join forces and build stronger relationships with your local youth and between the two organizations!
The World Affairs Seminar (WAS) is a Rotary program which offers a unique opportunity for high school students from around the world to gather in an academic setting to study global issues. Started over 30 years ago, the seminar has served over 20,000 international youth and has provided these students with the opportunity to learn about the world's problems and use that new-found knowledge to make the world a better place.
During their six days at Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin, the students hear world renowned speakers; they meet in small groups to work out solutions to challenging problems. They form lifelong friendships. And they leave with tools that enable them to share their new knowledge and make an impact on the world they are about to inherit.
The dates for the 2009 World Affairs Seminar are June 20 through 26, 2009. The theme for the 2009 WAS is "World Hunger: Ethical Dilemma of Our Time," a timely and significant topic that will be explored at every level, from government to business to academia. The keynote speakers will be photojournalists Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio, authors of the book What the World Eats and designers of the photo exhibit Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.
Living accommodations, all meals, program materials and more are included in the $600 fee for domestic (US and Canada) students and $500 (international, including those studying in the U.S. in exchange programs). Students who sign up before February 28, 2009, will get a 5% early bird discount. Organizations that sponsor four or more students will receive a 10% discount. Discounts apply to both categories of fees listed above.
For more information, go to www.worldaffairsseminar.org
If you have questions
or wish to make a gift, please contact:
Thomas M. Plantenberg, Executive Director
World Affairs Seminar
10600 W. Mitchell Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Office: 414-453-4984
Mobile: 414-379-8020
FAX: 414-431-0588
E-mail: tplanten@worldaffairsseminar.org
