FEATURED EVENTS

  • Early Childhood Education: Educating Liberia’s Future

    Student Center, Georgia State University 55 Gilmer Street SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    On behalf of the University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) Board of Directors and our Honorary Chairs, Dr. Cheryl Dozier, President of Savannah State University; Dr. Ophelia Weeks, President of the University of Liberia; Dr. Emmet Dennis, President Emeritus of the University of Liberia, and Dr. Joseph Isaac, President of AME University,  you are invited to […]

  • Breakfast Meeting: Latinas on the Rise

    Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich culture – language, religion, food, music, and work ethic – shared by Latinos and Latinas all around the country. The Council is committed to recognizing the important contributions Latinos have made and continue to make to our country. Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta […]

  • The Georgia Manufacturing Summit

    The mission is to create a more vibrant manufacturing environment in our state by highlighting the People, Plants and Products that make Georgia GREAT! Over 800 manufacturing professionals from across the Southeast are expected to attend Georgia Manufacturing Alliance's capstone event of the year.   Learn best business practices and make face-to-face connections with manufacturers, customers […]

  • Year of Morocco: Multilingualism and Educational Policy in Morocco

    KSU Horace W. Sturgis Library 385 Cobb Ave, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Featuring: Dr. Hannouchi holds a PhD in Arabic and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a Preceptor in Arabic at Harvard University. Dr. Hannouchi has over ten years of experience teaching Arabic as a second and foreign language at leading universities around the US.

  • Exploring Cultures through the Lens of Film

    Films captivate us as viewers, transporting us to different situations and places. We submerge in their stories and we get emotional. Films can help us to understand and empathize with the protagonist of the story. Sometimes we identify and relate to the plot and we become advocates, and sometimes we feel aggravated and want to […]

  • 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Launch

    The Center is kicking off its 70 Days of UDHR with a launch party for RCE Greater Atlanta including presentations by Porsche and the Office of the Consulate General of Switzerland. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015. Designed to help further realize targets set forth by the […]

  • U.S.-Japan Intercultural Business Management Luncheon

    Bridge Community Center 225 Willowbend Rd, Peachtree City, GA, United States

    More than 500 Japanese-affiliated companies operate and employ over 35,000 workers in Georgia, and as business expands, companies face increasing challenges managing their workforce. In this seminar you will hear real life examples and personal stories how experienced executives and experts have tackled hiring and retention, people development challenges managing a Japanese and American workforce. […]

  • Young Pro Networking Drink @ Monday Night Brewing

    Monday Night Brewing Garage 933 Lee Street SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Are you a Young Professional (YP) looking for networking opportunities in the international community of Atlanta? Come join the annual Young Professionals (under 40) Networking Drinks @ Monday Night Brewing. Mix and mingle with YP peers of the British, Danish, Dutch, French, Swedish, and Belgian business communities, as well as the Metro Atlanta Chamber, a great […]

  • KSU Latin American Film Festival: My Treasure (2017) & Up Wind Down Wind (2017)

    Kennesaw State University, Social Sciences Building Room 1019 402 Bartow Avenue, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Kennesaw State University, in collaboration with the Consulates of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, & Peru is proud to host our fourth annual Latin American Film Festival. This program is designed to highlight groundbreaking films from Latin America and to build awareness among the KSU campus and greater-Atlanta community. The artistry of […]

  • TiE Atlanta Business 4 Breakfast: Atlanta’s Economy, Startup Scene, and the Amazon Effect

    Tech Alpharetta 972 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, United States

     Atlanta's Economy, Startup Scene, and the Amazon Effect Presenting Speaker Tom Cunningham, Metro Atlanta Chamber's Chief Economist, will provide the state of the mid-year economy and focus on technology. Cunningham will provide an economic update on Atlanta and technology in the city and what to expect. Panelists:  David Lightburn – President and co-founder of Atlanta Tech […]

  • Legal Basics for Entertainers, Athletes and Other Creatives

    Georgia State University – College of Law 85 Park Pl, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Event: Legal Basics for Entertainers, Athletes and Other Creatives presented by Georgia State University College of Law’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Initiative Learn how to set up your entertainment business, what you should know about contract provisions, how to protect your intellectual property and more at this all-day seminar featuring experts in the legal, entertainment and […]

  • French Market ATL: An Atlantan in Paris

    Grab your beret because we are preparing for Atlanta's inaugural French Market festival on Saturday, October 13! Guests will be privy to local and regional artisan vendors with honey, mustards, flowers, local fruits & veggies, art, crêpes, and more! Relive your days at the Paris markets with this fun family event. General Admission: $5.00  / Children (10 […]

  • Huff Harrington Fine Arts: Theresa Girard, Artist Demo

    You're invited to an artist demo with gallery artist and abstractist, Theresa Girard on Saturday, October 13th  at Huff Harrington Fine Art. The paint will be flying as Artist Theresa Girard will be demoing new techniques, tips, and tools to further your artistic journey!

  • Signs of the Times: Streetside Posters in Kunming, China, With John Israel

    Bullock Science Center at Agnes Scott College Teasley Lecture Hall | 298 E Dougherty St., Decatur, GA, United States

    John Israel, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Virginia, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1955) and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard (1957, 1963).  His scholarly writing has focused upon students and higher education in 20th century China.  His magnum opus is Lianda: A Chinese University in War and Revolution […]

  • Crystal Peach Awards, 14th Annual Achievement Luncheon

    The deputy to the Mayor of Toulouse in charge of European and international affairs, Jean-Claude Dardelet, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Annual Crystal Peach Awards Luncheon. It will recognize three outstanding corporate honorees for their commitment to economic growth, innovation and the expansion of commercial relations between France and the Southeast United […]

  • Consular Conversations: Luncheon Interview with the Consul General of Honduras

    Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC continues as the editorial team interviews Maria Fernanda Rivera Fiallos, consul general of Honduras in Atlanta. Potential topics of discussion:  Ms. Rivera's day-to-day responsibilities Honduras as a manufacturing/sourcing destination Georgia-Honduras trade and investment ties Efforts to improve public safety in Honduras and throughout […]

  • Join Israel Bonds and Conexx for the Israeli Innovation in Sports Panel

    Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP 1230 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Get energized and inspired over lunch on October 16 with past Olympian and VP of the Olympic Committee of Israel Vered Buskila as she shares her best and worst moments as an athlete. Hosted in partnership with Israel Bonds, you’ll also learn more about U.S. and Israeli developments in sports technology.

  • Year of Morocco: Western Sahara

    Burruss Bldg 560 Parliament Garden Way NW, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Through Kennesaw State University’s Year of Morocco (YoM), students will have the opportunity to visit Morocco, experience its hospitality, and learn first-hand about what makes the country and its people unique. Examining themes such as colonialism, conflict, identity, language, migration, development and sustainability, the program brings an awareness of and appreciation for Morocco directly to […]

  • Invest in Toulouse Workshop

    Invest Atlanta 133 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 2900, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Who?  Representatives from Invest in Toulouse will be visiting Atlanta as part of the Atlanta International Startup Exchange. You and other startups from the metro Atlanta area interested in learning about international opportunities in Toulouse,  France. Why? To interface with Atlanta-based startups and promote Toulouse's diverse innovation ecosystem. What's in it for me ? Toulouse […]

  • KSU Latin American Film Festival: The First Lady of the Revolution (2016)

    Kennesaw State University, Social Sciences Building Room 1019 402 Bartow Avenue, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Kennesaw State University, in collaboration with the Consulates of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, & Peru is proud to host our fourth annual Latin American Film Festival. This program is designed to highlight groundbreaking films from Latin America and to build awareness among the KSU campus and greater-Atlanta community. The artistry of […]