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Britain to Alabama: Connecting Through Commerce and Culture
April 8 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtlanta Global Studies Symposium: Sustaining and Advancing Global Studies in Times of Crisis
April 9 at 11:00 am - 7:30 pmOn Character: Choices that Define a Life with General Stanley McChrystal
April 13 at 12:00 pm - 1:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
May 26 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Come join with World Trade Center Atlanta members and guests for a monthly networking event. The International Business Exchange – IBE – offers a semi-structured format to accelerate learning what others are doing locally and in the global international community, and foster business connections that lead to strategic partnerships. IBE is sponsored by Ogletree Deakins […]
Red Sea Security Lecture by Dr. Michael Herb, Georgia State University The Red Sea has remained vital for global trade since the time of ancient Egypt. Once home to the spice trade, the Red Sea now sees millions of barrels of oil a day transported across its waters. With major nations like China, France, Italy, and […]
Join in their Roswell location to catch up on the latest news from France and discuss them in French while enjoying a French croissant with coffee in a friendly atmosphere! $5 for members and non-members.
Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations Series continues as the editorial team interviews Astra Armbrister-Rolle, Consul General of the Bahamas in Atlanta, in a special edition of the series focused on the Bahamas' recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian's devastation -- and how Atlanta has and can continue to help. The September 2019 storm killed […]
The Greater Atlanta Coalition for Global Education and Research (GAcGEAR) and Sage invite you to join Susan C. Hogan, Future of Work and Behavioral Economics Lead, Deloitte Amy Lancaster-King, Director of Workforce Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber Ron McMurtrie, Chief Marketing Officer, Sage Azim Barodawala, CEO, Volantio Shannon Benham, Director of Global Talent Acquisition, UPS The […]
Come meet the French Reunionese author Aurélie Barrial enjoying tasty crêpes! “Are you tired of spending your paycheck on food? Would you like to save on food expenses for other projects? Do you wonder if it’s possible to cook affordably and healthfully?” Aurélie Barrial has the answers! She will present her book “Cooking for $1”, […]
US Poet Laureate Billy Collins describes Amit Majmudar’s work as “nothing less than a torrent of poetic inventiveness driven by the inexhaustible poetic energy.” In Dothead, nuclear radiologist, novelist, and former poet laureate of Ohio, Amit Majmudar asserts claims of both the self and the other. The title poem shows us the place of an […]
The Halle Institute for Global Research invites you to attend a lecture by Elif Batuman, author of critically acclaimed books such as The Idiot and The Possessed which explore her identity as a Turkish-American woman, intentionality about the precision of language, and befuddlement in the early age of email. In her first book, The Possessed, Elif Batuman wrote about her […]
Speaker: Heidy Cepero Recoder, Asst. Professor of Music History, University of the Arts, Camagüey, Cuba This event is presented as a part of Kennesaw State University's Year of Cuba series. Click here for full schedule of events. Open to the public.
Changing Landscapes between U.S. & China: 2019 Chinese New Year Business Forum Moderated by: Jim Beach, McGraw-Hill best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host Keynote Speaker: Todd Harris, Co-Founder of HiRez Studios Mr. Harris co-founded Hi-Rez Studios, one of the largest video game studios in the Southeast with a worldwide publishing cooperation agreement with Tencent. […]
2019 was a record year for acquisitions in the Payments space and the impact is just starting to sink in. Hear from industry leaders on how these deals are affecting the payments/banking/fintech ecosystem and steps these organizations are taking to position themselves for the new world. Speakers: Scott Harkey (Moderator) – Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head […]
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Lecture by Maja Hasic, Tapestri Inc., Human Trafficking Program Director Almost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking, and international organizations, governments, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. Billions of dollars have been allocated to these efforts. What is the international community doing […]
The sweeping rhythms and infectious energy of jazz and gospel music intertwine three works making their Atlanta Ballet debut. Featuring members of the Spelman College Glee Club, Lydia Pace of the Anointed Pace Sisters, Golden Gate Singers, music by the iconic Dave Brubeck, and more!
Join Goethe-Zentrum for drinks at the ASW Distillery! ASW Distillery is Atlanta's hometown distillery. They craft some of the most unique bourbon, rye & malt whiskies out there near Atlanta's Sweetwater Brewery by combining traditional Scottish methods with Appalachian grain innovation. The Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta will receive a percentage of the proceeds from the Whiskey Giveback […]
Come discover the beauty secrets of French women! Class – Saturday, February 8th 2020: This is a 2-hour class with a 15-minute break in the middle. This class will be an exploration of the French region of Provence with a focus on beauty. With a strong cultural emphasis, students will learn a lot of French […]
All individuals with high levels of proficiency in a 2nd language and/or bilingual skills are invited to join to connect with systems and schools looking to fill language related educational positions across Ga. Additionally, individuals can connect with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission representatives to discuss pathways to WL certification in Ga as well as […]
Speaker: Kiran Bhat Chief Guest: Archith Seshadri RSVP: 404-514-2739 Come listen as Bhat talks about his discoveries as a world traveler and reads excerpts from his new novel, We of the Forsaken World... Copy of the book will be available for sale after the Q&A for 20 USD. Chief guest will be Archith Seshadri. Event will […]
The inexpensive and widely produced lithographic prints of Raja Ravi Varma featured in the exhibition Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurrence of the Divine made it possible for many families to have images of the Hindu deities in their homes for the first time. After exploring these images with teaching artist Gauri Misra-Desphande, children will make […]
This year, Come "Celebrate the Sweetness of International Friendship" at AMIS Day 2020! Enjoy desserts from around the world with students, scholars, volunteers and friends of AMIS. There will be musical entertainment, a panel of international students speaking about their experiences in the US, Valentine's Day crafts, and time for fellowship. Whether you have participated […]
Come find out what LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is all about, and learn more about how it can be used in work related settings. "Think with your hands and listen with your eyes while you meet new people in a playful and creative atmosphere." Linda Laursen and Birgitte Houen-Tolstrup are both certified in the LEGO® SERIOUS […]
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