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SUMMARY:Let's Talk with Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither: Stereotype Threat
DESCRIPTION:Please join Kennesaw State University Center for African and African Diaspora Studies as they welcome Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither for their spring conversation series\, “Let’s Talk with Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither.” \nCoined by psychologist Claude Steele\, stereotype threat is the tendency to perform down to people’s expectations of a social group. In other words\, people perform not based on their abilities\, but based on how others perceive them\, especially marginalized people. This workshop unpacks the concept of stereotype threat\, its counterpart the imposter syndrome\, and offers strategies for how to combat them. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither serves as the Associate Vice President for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion at Guilford College in Greensboro\, NC. She holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has worked in the field of diversity for over 15 years. Before becoming an administrator\, Dr. Hines-Gaither was a college professor for almost two decades. She taught Spanish\, (Afro)Latin American Studies\, African Diaspora Studies and Women and Gender Studies. She is a frequent speaker\, trainer and scholar on a variety of topics related to inclusion. Dr. Hines-Gaither has been quoted in national publications\, and she is a leading diversity consultant to top rated U.S. and international companies. Dr. Hines-Gaither is also a popular blogger at Cup of Diversity.com.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/lets-talk-with-dr-krishauna-hines-gaither-stereotype-threat/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T173000
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SUMMARY:TAG CORP DEV PRESENTS DOES CULTURE MATTER IN M&A?
DESCRIPTION:This panel will explore both sides of the discussion on the relevance of culture in the world of Mergers and Acquisitions. Specific topics to be explored include: How different acquirers view culture in their targets; How to evaluate cultural fit between organizations; How sellers can assess suitors’ cultural preferences in the due diligence phase; and What to expect when culture “doesn’t matter”. \nSpeakers:\nBryan Barnes\nTransaction Services Partner\nDeloitte & Touche LLP \n  \n  \nMeg Crosby\nCo-Founder & Principal\nPeopleCap Advisors \n  \n  \nRevell Fraser\nChief Strategic Officer\nEmployment Screening Services \n  \n  \nLeigh Ann Groome\nPrincipal\nWaymo \n  \n  \nMarc Borrelli\nPrincipal\nKaizen Solutions\nModerator \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-corp-dev-presents-does-culture-matter-in-ma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:SUMMIT Speaker Series Presents: Women and Peacebuilding: Lessons from Post-Genocide Rwanda by Dr. Jennie Burnet
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of the 1994 genocide\, Rwandan women faced the impossible-resurrecting their lives amidst unthinkable devastation in a society torn by genocide. \nDrawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Rwanda over the past 22 years\, Dr. Jennie Burnet\, associate professor of anthropology at Georgia State University\, will discuss how women rebuilt their lives and traversed dangerous emotional and political terrain to emerge as leaders in the country’s reconstruction and reconciliation. \nAbout Dr. Burnet\nDr. Jennie E. Burnet\nAssociate professor of Anthropology\nGeorgia State University \nBurnet’s award-winning book\, Genocide Lives in Us: Women\, Memory & Silence in Rwanda was published in 2012. Her research has appeared in Politics & Gender\, African Affairs\, African Studies Review\, and the Women’s Studies International Forum. She has served on the Board of Directors of Amnesty International\, USA. She is currently on the Georgia Advisory Board of the Center for Victims of Torture. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/summit-speaker-series-presents-women-and-peacebuilding-lessons-from-post-genocide-rwanda-by-dr-jennie-burnet/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Arts & Humanities
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Israel in Atlanta invites you to celebrate the State of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day together with the Embassy of Israel in Washington and Israel’s diplomatic missions across the U.S. on Wednesday\, April 14 at 8:00 pm EST. (7:00 pm CST) This virtual celebration will include special guests\, music\, and more. \nThis virtual event will be live-streamed on on Facebook\, Youtube\, or Twitter.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/celebrating-yom-haatzmaut/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:JASG Japanese Classes: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:These Japanese web-based classes will focus on communication skills needed in (virtual) business settings and environments as well as everyday conversation. The courses will also center on inter-cultural communication and integrating important Japanese business and cultural etiquettes. \nThe courses also integrate the values of the Japanese market so that students will not only develop competence in the language but also acknowledge the business and cultural environments of Japan. For new students with prior experience with the Japanese language\, a telephone interview will be held\, if necessary\, to determine a student’s appropriate class level. \nTextbooks used for this course are Japanese for Busy People (JBP) and can be purchased at JASG or online and JLPT Levels N2 and N3\, Somatome Reading Comprehension or Grammar (advanced Classes) which can be purchased online. \nThese classes are perfect for: \n\n2021 JET Program Participants\nPeople taking the 2021/2022 JLPT Japanese Proficiency Test(s)\nBusinessmen and women who have or are seeking Japanese clients and partners\nPeople working in Japanese companies\nStudents learning Japanese who want to get extra practice\nPeople who are planning or want to work in Japan\nAnyone interested in Japan who wants to learn more about Japan\n\nAgenda: \nApril 19 – June 11 \nAll classes will begin the week of April 19\, 2021\, and will continue for 8 weeks (2 hours a week). \nFinal details will be confirmed once registration has been completed. \nPlease return the class registration form along with your payment to the JASG by Thursday\, April 15\, 2021.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/jasg-japanese-classes-spring-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Language
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SUMMARY:Data Privacy trends 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members & Friends\, The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them virtually for a 2021 Data Privacy Update. \nNew data privacy laws are being proposed at a dizzying pace in 2021. How can you keep up? Learn about the latest trends in privacy legislation and compliance requirements that can affect your organization. Join to stay ahead of the curve! \nSpeaker\nRichard Sheinis \nPartner at Hall Booth Smith\, P.C. \nRichard Sheinis has litigated in federal and state courts for thirty-seven (37) years. He has been the first chair for approximately 175 jury trials. His clients have included health care professionals and institutions\, technology companies\, and global business entities. \nMr. Sheinis takes advantage of his litigation background to work with businesses in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity\, employment\, and technology. He works with a wide variety of companies from small technology businesses to publicly traded companies with a global footprint.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/data-privacy-trends-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Data
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SUMMARY:Develop an Import / Export Business: UGA SBDC Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nSmall businesses looking to increase sales and profit\, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider importing and exporting.  With nearly 96 percent of consumers living outside the U.S. and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power in foreign countries\, opportunities await U.S. small business. \nGo where the customers are. There is significant opportunity for small businesses to profit through importing and exporting operations. \nDo you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Importing / Exporting offers great opportunities but requires preparation and planning. \nThis four hour course is taught in two parts\, by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of the SBA. Each part is two hours in length with a two hour break between parts. \nPart one will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know and consider before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and costing issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms\, and risk assessment. \n\n\nCourse Outline\n• Defining Your Business \n• Strengths/Weaknesses Analysis \n• Tools \n• Building Your Team \n• Knowing Industry Terminology \n• Selecting a Product \n• Finding Markets \n• Finding Buyers \n• Finding Suppliers \n• How to Talk To Suppliers \n• Do I need a license to Import/Export? \n• How do I protect myself as a Middleman? \n• Calculating Landed Cost \n• Understanding INCOTERMS \n• Developing a Pro Forma Invoice \n• International Terms of Payment \n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nThe workshops will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import/export plan. The instructors will raise questions you should answer to complete your plan and provide the resources to help you answer those questions. \nTopics include: \n\n    Organizational and product readiness\n    Market research\n    Guidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\n    Promoting your products in target market\n    Complying with US and foreign regulations\n\n\n\nNotes\nA Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/develop-an-import-export-business-uga-sbdc-webinars/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Student Views on Inclusion in the Global Workplace
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nWith Atlanta’s growth as a global business hub\, corporate initiatives on diversity\, equity\, and social justice are intersecting in new ways with their mandate to cultivate a culturally competent workforce. \nA new sense of urgency seems to have gripped the business community with the racial reckoning after George Floyd’s death and the inequities spotlighted by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. \nAs one of the most concentrated higher education hubs in the U.S.\, Atlanta is graduating thousands of increasingly diverse future workers who demand bold action on these crucial issues. And with a worker shortage already taking hold in some sectors\, how well companies can meet students’ demands for meaningful social action in their workplace will become a competitiveness issue. \nAre companies ready for this new recruitment reality? Are students empowered to make their voices heard? Or does a diversity divide persist? \nJoin the Race Beyond Borders initiative for a lively\, honest conversation with Atlanta-area students. Race Beyond Borders initiative is coordinated by the Atlanta Global Studies Center. For more information: https://atlantaglobalstudies.gatech.edu/Race-Beyond-Borders \nModerator:\nTrevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \nSpeakers:\nFana Ruth HaileSelassie\, President\, Student Government Association\, International Studies major & graduating senior\, Spelman College \n  \n  \nMark Lannaman\, Broadcast Journalism major & graduating senior\, Georgia State University; Fellow\, Every Learner Everywhere; Associate Producer for “Crucial Conversations”\, African American Male Initiative at GSU \n  \n  \nPeter Roberts\, Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director of Specialty Coffee Programs at The Roberto C. Goizueta Business & Society Institute \n  \n  \nTaos Wynn\, Social Advocate\, Author\, Speaker \n  \n  \n  \n  More speakers to be confirmed \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/roundtable-discussion-student-views-on-inclusion-in-the-global-workplace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion
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SUMMARY:SEUSKCC OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR CHANGING WORLD WEBINAR SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast United States Korean Chamber of Commerce (SEUSKCC) presents: “Opportunities In Our Changing World” Webinar. \nSpeaker:\nAaron Chang attorney at Constangy\, Brooks\, Smith & Prophete\, LLP\, a national labor and employment law firm with 200 attorneys in 15 states will present: Into the Biden Administration. Topics will include: COVID 19\, American Rescue Plan Act\, PRO Act\, Federal Agency agendas \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/seuskcc-opportunities-in-our-changing-world-webinar-sessions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Virtual Exchange
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Global Studies Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The next Annual Atlanta Global Studies Symposium will be held virtually from April 20 to 23\, 2021. The annual symposium addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and brings together educators\, researchers\, corporate\, civic\, and community partners\, as well as graduate and undergraduate students\, to discuss topics of global and local significance and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across universities. \nThe 2021 Atlanta Global Studies Symposium will connect audiences to experts and research on various topics\, including social justice\, global health\, Race Beyond Borders\, international education\, diplomacy\, and peace education. The goals of the 2021 Atlanta Global Studies Symposium are to explore the lessons the past year has taught us about global interdependence\, to celebrate our individual and collective resilience\, and to support each other and the communities we serve through interdisciplinary collaboration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-global-studies-symposium/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Conventions
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SUMMARY:Expat Expectations: Managing Global Teams in the Post-COVID Era
DESCRIPTION:As the world gets smaller\, companies of all sizes share a key concern: Finding\, attracting\, and retaining the talent they need to compete in a global economy\, regardless of where it resides. \nWith the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020\, this constantly shifting landscape became even more varied: Remote work instantly became the norm. Travel and immigration restrictions emerged. Borders obstructed frictionless global travel. Health care moved up the priority list.  \nIt has never been easy to manage\, but the post-COVID era will bring deeper questions about the future of work\, potentially affecting multinationals’ HR strategies and changing what it means to hire\, onboard and integrate global teams. What will expatriates now expect\, and how will the process of cross-border relocation change?   \nOn April 20\, Global Atlanta will bring together a slate of expert speakers for a panel discussion helping your company address these challenges. Whether moving employees abroad or resettling them here in Atlanta\, you’ll learn to manage a global team in our global city with minimal interruptions or impacts to your bottom line. \n \nSpeakers and topics: \n\nCharles Kuck\, managing partner\, Kuck Baxter Immigration: Immigration policy changes affecting workforce mobility in 2021\nMichael Manely\, The Manely Firm – International Family Law 101: Hidden pitfalls of cross-border moves and travel\nDean J. Fusto\, president and head of school\, Brandon Hall School: The future of international education\, and how to find the right fit for your child\nHeather VanderLande Cummings\, realtor\, Keller Williams First Atlanta: Atlanta’s enduring appeal to expat home-buyers and practical considerations for inbound buyers\nBrandi Samuel\, director\, tax\, Windham Brannon CPA – Cross-border tax implications for your global workforce\n\n\nSpeakers\nBrandi Samuel \nBrandi is a professional tax consultant specializing in the areas of international taxation\, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from a tax perspective\, general tax compliance\, non-profit compliance\, and individual taxation. Brandi has nearly 10 years of public accounting experience in which she devotes her time assisting clients on transactions throughout all aspects of their organization’s life cycle\, including international tax consulting and compliance\, acquisitions\, dispositions\, administrative compliance\, and various other tax planning assistance. \nHeather VanderLande Cummings \nHeather van der Lande Cummings is the lead agent and owner of Van der Lande & Associates of Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta. She specializes as both a Certified Luxury Home Marketing as well as working with buyers who have recently moved to the Atlanta area from another country. Heather’s honesty\, commitment to clients\, and passion for what she does precede her. She credits her success in real estate to her ability to really understand and listen to her client’s goals as well as educate them on the process as well as the market. Her background as a certified Interior Designer as well sales of building products comes through as an asset to clients. Heather has an acute understanding of how homes are constructed to benefit her buyers as well as how to best present a home to sell quickly. \nDean Fusto \nDean J. Fusto is a 2020 recipient of the Klingenstein Fellowship at Teachers College\, Columbia University and the President and Head of Brandon Hall School\, a global boarding and day school serving students in grades 6-12. His career spans three decades as an educational leader in boarding and international schools. He founded the teachlearnlead.net global edu-library in 2014 and it has amassed a following as a dynamic destination and learning community for teachers and school leaders seeking professional development and access to the latest educational research.  Dean is a past recipient of a National Endowment of the Humanities Fellowship and an EE Ford Fellowship from the National Association of Independent Schools. He has published 5 books and holds an M.A.T. from the SIT Graduate Institute and an M.A. from Columbia University and certification in Proactive Leadership from Cornell University. In 2017\, he founded the Center for Global Youth Leadership and in 2021\, he established the Therese A. Fusto Microgrants to fund student passion projects and innovation. His thought leadership work includes publishing widely on non-profits\, organizational culture\, international partnerships\, and youth leadership initiatives. He can be reached via his LinkedIn profile. \nMichael Manely \nMichael has practiced divorce and family law for more than 28 years and has handled thousands of family law cases. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia courts and federal courts in the Northern and Middle District of Georgia\, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. On December 5\, 2012 he delivered oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States in Chafin v. Chafin\, securing a unanimous victory. Michael is the only all family law attorney to win a unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Georgia. Michael has built a progressive practice and a reputation for winning difficult\, controversial and high-profile cases. He has successfully represented thousands of mothers and fathers in state\, federal and international divorce\, custody and child support cases. \nCharles H. (Chuck) Kuck \nCharles H. (“Chuck”) Kuck is the Managing Attorney at Kuck Baxter Immigration in Atlanta\, Georgia. Chuck served as the National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association from 2008-2009. He also served as President of the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers from 2010-2014 and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at Emory Law School. He previously served as an Adjunct at the University of Georgia for 13 years for both survey and advanced immigration law classes. He was named one of the top 5 immigration attorneys in the world by Chambers & Partners again in 2020\, the “Best Lawyer-Immigration” in Georgia by Best Lawyers in 2020 and was previously named one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” by Georgia Trend magazine. He has practiced immigration law for over 30 years\, has spoken at numerous legal and business conferences on all types of immigration-related topics\, has testified in Congress on various aspects of Immigration Law and Immigration Reform\, is frequently quoted in the national press\, and appears regularly on national and local television and cable news outlets.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expat-expectations-managing-global-teams-in-the-post-covid-era/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:TAG FINTECH PRESENTS THE CHANGING REGULATORY LANDSCAPE- IMPACTS ON FINTECH AND INDUSTRY RESPONSES
DESCRIPTION:A new administration in Washington always brings change\, and new leaders at the CFPB and other agencies have placed a focus on financial services. Join experts in Fintech\, Government Relations\, and Legal as they dissect the implications for firms in Georgia and beyond\, and how industry leaders are responding.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-fintech-presents-the-changing-regulatory-landscape-impacts-on-fintech-and-industry-responses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneur,Fintech
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Global Studies Symposium: Day 1\, Elizabeth F. Cohen\, Author of "Illegal"
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth F. Cohen\, the keynote speaker on the opening day of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium\, will discuss her recent book\, “Illegal: How America’s Lawless Immigration Regime Threatens Us All.” Cohen will narrate the country’s descent into anti-immigrant panic\, tracing the origins of our obsession with illegality to the country’s first comprehensive immigration restriction law. That nativist legislation paved the way for today’s sprawling enforcement apparatus\, whose budget and power now dwarf that of any other federal law enforcement agency. She will speak about how past legislation can help us confront this crisis of corruption and abuse and what to expect from the new administration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-global-studies-symposium-day-1-elizabeth-f-cohen-author-of-illegal/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
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SUMMARY:CYBER 2.0 4th Hacking Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The big hacker challenge promises a $ 100\,000 prize for anyone who manages to hack its system. \nEvery cyber company in the world claims that its system is the best. How many are willing to put their claim to the test of all the hackers in the world? \nCyber 2.0 has been doing this for four years in a row. \nThe tested scenario is defined as any information security manager’s nightmare in an organization: a hacker breaches the security of the organization\, disables all existing protection systems\, has a User\, Admin\, Password\, and can now do whatever he pleases in the organization. \nDuring the challenge\, Cyber 2.0 deploys a network of a few computers\, simulating a company’s network. Every hacker gets access to this network\, just as if he were part of the organization. He does not need to hack the firewall or disable antiviruses. As for the hacker\, he is already within the organization. The only difference between him and the network computers is that the company’s software is not installed on his computer. According to the company\, no such hacker will be able to communicate with the other computers on the network. \nIn the company’s previous challenges\, all hackers failed in their attempt to hack the system.\nIn 2018\, the challenge took place in Israel. It was attended by 350 hackers\, including soldiers from elite units\, who tried for 6 hours\, and there were over a million attacks simultaneously to breach the system.\nIn 2019\, the challenge took place in the US. All the American hackers failed in their attempts.\nSince 2020\, the challenge has been open to hackers from all over the world. Over 3\,500 hackers\, from 16 different countries have tried to attack this system simultaneously. As mentioned\, they all failed. \nAccording to Cyber 2.0\, no penetration test performed by any company will come close to such a scope of simultaneous attacks. \nThe fourth challenge\, which will take place on April 21\, is aimed at the European market\, along with our partners Syntyche and Integrity consulting the challenge will be open to all hackers in the world. \nIt was reported that in the US hacker challenge\, a team of expert hackers arrived\, and demonstrated to all those who were present how to break into a Tesla car. At the end of their successful hack\, they stated that nothing would stop them from hacking the Cyber 2.0 system. However\, they failed and said: “We felt like people shooting Nerf darts at a castle wall.”
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cyber-2-0-4th-hacking-challenge/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210401T171948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T171948Z
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SUMMARY:Internet of Things (IoT) for Business Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Attend this 2-hour Internet of Things (IoT) class for business professionals around best practices involving IoT. Successfully completing the course and passing an online assessment will result in the attendee earning a micro-credential and social media badge. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a wide range of benefits for industry and consumers. Data can be collected in extraordinary volume and detail regarding almost anything worth measuring\, such as public health\, industrial production\, and energy. New data analysis tools have been optimized for the massive amounts of data that IoT produces\, enabling well-informed decisions to be made quickly. Before you can successfully plan and implement an IoT solution\, you must understand the various factors that will drive your decisions. But putting IoT systems into place can be a complicated proposition with unique considerations distinctly different from traditional IT solutions. In IoTBIZ you will learn foundational skills in: Classifying IoT Infrastructure Identifying Benefits and Challenges of IoT. Discuss Real-World Applications for IoT. Review the IoT Development Lifecycle. These classes are taught live online with a certified instructor through the Zoom platform.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/internet-of-things-iot-for-business-professionals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210406T161943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T161943Z
UID:10039383-1619002800-1619002800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Financing Options for the Global Market: Importing and Exporting
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah and Regions Bank Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias for a webinar on trade finance tools for U.S. importers and exporters. \nTopics will include:\n– Accessing working capital\n– Letters of credit\n– Mitigating repayment risks\n– Documentary collections\n– Supply chain financing \nAdditional speakers include the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard\, Regions Bank SBA Product Specialist Edie Carroll and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar.\nThis program is sponsored by Regions Bank.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/financing-options-for-the-global-market-importing-and-exporting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210303T214811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T214811Z
UID:10039332-1619002800-1619006400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Identifying the Opportunities of the USMCA on the Automotive Industry
DESCRIPTION:With the incoming Biden administration\, questions loom regarding trade relationships for German-owned automotive suppliers with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. How will you adjust your strategy to navigate the changing landscape in 2021 and beyond? Join Cherry Bekaert as they dive into the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) implications from both a tax and tariff perspective. They will also discuss factors for optimizing supply chains\, including nearshoring activities and the related pitfalls. \nSpeakers\n\nJoe Haehner\nDirector\, Assurance Services\, Foreign Direct Investment\nCherry Bekaert LLP | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-haehner/ \n  \n  \nEliel Amaya\nPartner\, Customs and Indirect Taxes\nBaker Tilly Mexico | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliel-amaya-0218161/ \n  \n  \nMr. Manuel Aguilar\nManuel Aguilar\nManaging Partner\nBaker Tilly Mexico | https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-aguilar-bakertilly/ \n  \nGuillermo Rodriguez Alvarez\nBusiness Strategy Associate\nBaker Tilly Mexico | https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermo-rodr%C3%ADguez-alvarez-466943168/ \n  \n  \nJohn Milner\nBusiness Advisory Partner\nBaker Tilly Mexico | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-milner-7a92093/ \n  \nPrice\nNon-Members: $10\nFree for GACC South Members \nSponsored by:\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/identifying-the-opportunities-of-the-usmca-on-the-automotive-industry/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210401T171736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T171736Z
UID:10039374-1619004600-1619010000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:TAG Blockchain Presents Non Fungible Tokens - NFT and the Internet of Value
DESCRIPTION:What does Dorsey’s first-ever tweet\, Nayans Cat\, a burned Banksy painting\, Grime’s music videos have in common? [They all have been minted into NFTs using blockchain technology] \nWhat do Mark Cuban\, Snoop Dog and Chamath Palihapitiya have in common? [They all are famous billionaires investing in an extensive NFT portfolio] \nWhat does Dorsey’s first-ever tweet\, a burned Banksy painting\, and Bitcoin have in common? [They all are now digital assets enabling ‘value’ transfer from peer-to-peer using blockchain technology] \nAs the world of Non-fungible Tokens exploded in the last few months\, it has left people amazed\, excited and confused. NFTs provide creators and investors the ability to sell and buy exclusively digital objects that range from weird 3D videos to songs and everything in between. And the buying and selling is happening on peer-to-peer NFT marketplaces. A new alignment is forming – creators\, sellers\, buyers\, facilitators\, market venues – all aspects of historic roles are subject to reconsideration. \nIt opens up questions: \n\nIs this another tulip mania?\nWhat is the technology underlying creating these NFTs?\nWhat is considered “value”?\nWhat is “art”?\nIntellectual property rights and copyright – Who owns what?\nHow are rights asserted? Preserved?\nBusiness models – How are creators and artists becoming part of the revenue model of their art?\nIs this a social and cultural phenomenon fueled by the technologies of the day? Have you attended an “NFT drop party” or a Clubhouse session on NFT wealth management??\nIs this sustainable use of technology? What about energy use and climate change?\nHow can you transact in NFT’s?
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-blockchain-presents-non-fungible-tokens-nft-and-the-internet-of-value/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210401T151904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T151904Z
UID:10039367-1619008200-1619011800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing\, Technology\, Infrastructure\, and Energy Industries
DESCRIPTION:Burr & Forman\, ProColombia\, and Posse Herrera Ruiz are hosting a webinar\, “Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing\, Technology\, Infrastructure\, and Energy Industries“\, on Wednesday\, April 21 at 12:30 PM. \nMODERATOR:\nErich N. Durlacher\nPresident and Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Partner\, Burr & Forman \n\n\n  \n\nPRESENTERS:\nFrancisco Santos Calderón\nAmbassador of Colombia to the United States \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJavier Urrutia Escobar\nDirector of FDI with ProColombia \n  \nÓscar Tutasaura\nPartner\, Posse Herrera Ruiz \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/investing-in-colombia-nearshoring-economic-incentives-in-manufacturing-technology-infrastructure-and-energy-industries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210401T152410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T152410Z
UID:10039368-1619008200-1619011800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing\, Technology\, Infrastructure\, and Energy Industries
DESCRIPTION:Burr & Forman\, ProColombia\, and Posse Herrera Ruiz are hosting a webinar\, “Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing\, Technology\, Infrastructure\, and Energy Industries“\, on Wednesday\, April 21 at 12:30 PM. \nMODERATOR:\nErich N. Durlacher\nPresident and Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Partner\, Burr & Forman \n\n\n  \n  \n\nPRESENTERS:\nFrancisco Santos Calderón\nAmbassador of Colombia to the United States \n  \n  \n  \nJavier Urrutia Escobar\nDirector of FDI with ProColombia \n  \n  \n  \nÓscar Tutasaura\nPartner\, Posse Herrera Ruiz \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/investing-in-colombia-nearshoring-economic-incentives-in-manufacturing-technology-infrastructure-and-energy-industries-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210326T201816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T201816Z
UID:10039362-1619019000-1619024400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Executive Series webinar: Reflections on the U.S. Higher Education System & International Students Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Join UIBS and GT CIBER for their Executives Series Webinar. During this event you will learn about and discuss: \n\nThe impact of the pandemic – Recovery and Predictions for Fall 21\nImmigration Policy Impacts on Higher Education\nNew Trends on Higher Ed Transformation\nThe key vision of the overall transformation plan\n\nAgenda:\nFirst Session: Speaker Remarks \n\n Dr. Sandra Jordan\, Chancellor\, the University of South Carolina Aiken\nDr. Yves H. Berthelot\, President\, Georgia Tech-Lorraine\, Vice Provost for International Initiatives\nMs. Melissa Torres\, President & CEO\, The Forum on Education Abroad\n\nSecond Session: Fire-side Chat/Q&A \n\nDr. Sandra Jordan • Dr. Yves H. Berthelot • Ms. Melissa Torres • Dr. John McIntyre • Mr. Ani Agnihotri\n\nSpeakers:\nDr. Sandra Jordan \nChancellor\, the University of South Carolina Aiken \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Yves H. Berthelot \nPresident\, Georgia Tech- Lorraine\, Vice Provost for International Initiatives \n  \n  \n  \nMs. Melissa Torres \nPresident & CEO of The Forum on Education Abroad \n  \n  \n  \nDr. John McIntyre \nProfessor of Management and International Affairs\nExecutive Director\, Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education& Research\nScheller College of Business\, Georgia Institute of Technology (Ga Tech) \n  \nMr. Ani Agnihotri \nCo-Founder and CEO\, Marshall Automation America\, Inc.\nManaging Partner\, USIBRC & Co-Founder\, UIBS \n  \n  \nFor more information contact: ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/executive-series-webinar-reflections-on-the-u-s-higher-education-system-international-students-enrollment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210420T224521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T224521Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day - Tree Planting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday the 22nd Partners in Action for Healthy Living (PAHL) is partnering with the consulate generals that represent The European Union in the Southeast for Earth Day 2021. Dignitaries representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, Ireland\, Belgium\, Greece\, France\, and Germany will join to commemorate this occasion. They will plant a tree for Earth Day and they will also present and place a plaque. \nPartners in Action for Healthy Living has formed a strategic partnership with the Consulates of the European Union in Metro Atlanta to promote sustainability\, agriculture technology\, and healthy living. Their Earth Day celebration will be a demonstration of unity and support from their European partners. They will utilize this partnership to help them meet the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by United Nations Member States in 2015; the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face\, including poverty\, inequality\, climate change\, environmental degradation\, peace\, and justice. PAHL’s mission-driven work represents seven distinct goals. \nIf you have any requests\, questions\, or concerns; please contact the Board Chair\, Tonya Hicks\, at 404-268-2768 or tonya@pahlga.org. You can also contact the Executive Director\, Vanessa Parker at 404-777-9449 or vanessa@pahlga.org.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/earth-day-tree-planting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Belvedere Peace Garden\, 1679 Columbia Drive\, Decatur\, GA 30032\, Belvedere Peace Garden 1679 Columbia Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210406T160305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T160305Z
UID:10037978-1619091000-1619091000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Upcycling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tired of your old T-shirts taking up drawer space? How about turning them into a shopping bag! \nIn accordance with this year’s theme “Restore Our Earth” the German Consulate General in Atlanta and the DIY Academy in Cologne have partnered up and are organizing a virtual Upcycling Workshop on Earth Day\, April 22\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. \nRegistered participants will be provided with a list of materials that they will need in order to participate in the live upcycling demos. They are easy to follow and suitable for all ages. Get your glue and scissors and your “upcycling materials” (which others would call waste) and get creative! \nReserve your spot today for a fun crafts session and to gather some interesting insights into recycling initiatives in Germany and to receive some valuable life hacks which will help you avoid waste in the future! \nBecause: A healthy planet is not an option – it is a necessity. \nThey are looking forward to seeing you all virtually on April 22!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/virtual-upcycling-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210415T160237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T160237Z
UID:10039400-1619096400-1619096400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Atlanta Global Studies Symposium: Peace\, Justice\, and Strong Communities for Ethnolinguistic Populations in and from Burma/Myanmar (UN SDG#16)
DESCRIPTION:At this featured event of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium\, participants will learn about the crisis in Myanmar/Burma from trusted experts and hear from activists about the reality of human rights violations against the Karen and Rohingya and the challenges of refugees. How do we put pressure on international and U.S. leaders and policymakers to protect human rights\, support the movement for a genuine democracy in Myanmar/Burma\, and address humanitarian needs? \nModerator: Myra Dahgaypaw\, Managing Director\, U.S. Campaign for Burma \nPanelists:\nDr. Kyle Anderson\, Senior Director of Global Engagement\, Clemson University\nEh Nay Thaw\, Advocacy Coordinator for the Karen Organization of America\nAyub Mohammed\, Founder and President\, Burmese Rohingya Community of Georgia\nDr. Wakar Uddin\, Founding Chairman of Burmese Rohingya Association of North America and Professor\, Pennsylvania State University
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-global-studies-symposium-peace-justice-and-strong-communities-for-ethnolinguistic-populations-in-and-from-burma-myanmar-un-sdg16/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Humanitarian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210401T172523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T172523Z
UID:10039376-1619107200-1619110800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:TAG Supply Chain Presents: How Digital Twins Clear the Path to Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Learn how digital twins help movers and producers expertly navigate the complexities of new robotic and automated systems. You should attend if your market includes consumer products\, logistics & warehousing\, food & beverage\, automotive\, and e-commerce. Where companies in the past have died on the bleeding edge\, digit twins help identify and avoid costly errors before they occur. \nSpeakers:\nRichard Schrade\nCo-Founder and President\nAutomation Intelligence \n  \n  \nLeon F. McGinnis\nProfessor Emeritus\, Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering\nGeorgia Institute of Technology \n  \n  \nGreg Brown\nVice President of Strategy and R&D – Advanced Technology Group\nUPS \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-supply-chain-presents-how-digital-twins-clear-the-path-to-productivity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210406T161152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T161152Z
UID:10037984-1619114400-1619118000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Design = Change: Methane Studios on Where Art Meets Music
DESCRIPTION:On April 22nd\, join the Museum of Design Atlanta as they speak with the illustration and design studio co-founded by Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee\, Methane Studios\, about their work designing gig posters\, visual expressions of music that spark conversation\, and evoke feelings. \nAbout Methane Studios \nMethane Studios is an illustration and design studio co-founded by Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee. The team met at the Columbus College of Art and Design\, where they both majored in illustration. After graduating in 1989\, the two moved from Ohio to Atlanta\, where they worked as illustrators for various companies. In 1998 they founded their studio with a focus on screen-printed gig posters for touring bands. Their styles combine vintage aesthetic and contemporary design showcasing strong narrative and bold\, imaginative imagery. In addition to limited edition posters and art design\, Methane Studios has a variety of custom items available for purchase in stores in Georgia\, Florida\, Illinois\, New York\, and Tennessee\, including coasters\, tote bags\, hats\, greeting cards\, jotters\, tea towels and more. Their first book\, 21st Century Schizoid Brand\, is a retrospective of Methane Studios’ work from 1998-2020.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/design-change-methane-studios-on-where-art-meets-music/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210415T160016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T160016Z
UID:10039398-1619173800-1619173800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:The Future of Global Diplomacy around the World in the Biden Era
DESCRIPTION:At this featured event of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium\, dignitaries contextualize U.S. diplomacy and recent events in their respective regions of the world\, share insights about the U.S. relationship with their countries specifically\, and give audiences a glimpse of what to expect from the Biden administration in the next four years. \nPanelists:\nConsul of Greece in Atlanta\, Theodoros Dimopoulos\nConsul General of Brazil in Atlanta\, Carlos Henrique Moojen de Abreu e Silva\nAmbassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations\, Louise Blais \nJoin us from 1-2:30 in the afternoon to continue the discussion about global diplomacy around the world with expert faculty from Georgia State University’s global and regional centers. \nFaculty from GSU Regional Centers of Expertise:\nDr. Allen Fromherz\, Director\, Middle East Studies Center\nDr. Louis Ruprecht\, Director\, Center for Hellenic Studies\nDr. Ryan Carlin\, Director\, Center for Human Rights and Democracy\nDr. Leslie Marsh\, Director\, Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies\nDr. Charles Hankla\, Associate Professor; Affiliate\, Asian Studies Center \nModerator: Dr. Anthony Lemieux
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-future-of-global-diplomacy-around-the-world-in-the-biden-era/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210415T160139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T160139Z
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Global Studies Symposium: Keynote Speaker\, Dr. Sheila S. Walker
DESCRIPTION:In the closing keynote address of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium\, co-sponsored by Race Beyond Borders\, Sheila S. Walker\, a cultural anthropologist and documentary filmmaker\, will describe the fascinating and sometimes surprising connections between people and cultures of the Global African Diaspora. Walker’s most recent documentary\, “Familiar Faces/Unexpected Places: A Global African Diaspora\,” was shown at the United Nations as the 2018 Black History Month program for the UN International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024 and was sent for showings at UN Information Centers in the Americas\, Africa\, Asia and the Pacific\, and Europe. Dr. Walker’s celebration of race and culture as they are experienced outside of the U.S. will leave the audience inspired to consider their own roots and connections to the world and to each other. \nModerator: Dr. Pushpa Parekh\, Chair of African Diaspora and the World Program\, Spelman College \n*Guests who register will receive a password-protected link to Familiar Faces; Unexpected Places: A Global African Diaspora.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-global-studies-symposium-keynote-speaker-dr-sheila-s-walker/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100438
CREATED:20210329T015922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T015922Z
UID:10039364-1619278200-1619292600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia 6th Annual Maternity Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia for their 6th annual maternity fundraiser in support of maternity care in underserved communities in Ghana. \nHighlights:\nDJ Ekow Fisho (My Star Radio) \nAndrew Kwasi Asare – Ghana Kente Artisan \nCultural dance performances by Dancing with Delight \nRaffle draw with fun prizes \nBeneficiary Hospitals\nEastern Regional Hospital – Koforidua \nTakoradi Hospital \nDansoman Clinic – Dansoman\, Accra \nGuest Speakers:\nCamille Davis-Williams\, MD\, FACOG \nBoard-Certified ObGyn in Atlanta\, GA \nDr. Camille Davis-Williams received her bachelor of science from Emory University and completed her medical degree and residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the Emory University School of Medicine. She is a board-certified OB/GYN and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG). \nSince 1987\, Dr. Davis-Williams has provided healthcare for women in the metro Atlanta area through her private practice\, Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare. As a native of Georgia\, she understands that improving the health of women in our community directly impacts the health of our men and children. \nDr. Davis-Williams has received many citations and accolades. She is a member of the Academy of Women Achievers for the YWCA of Greater Atlanta. She is listed as one of the “Best Doctors in America” as a result of a national survey of physicians that honors about 5% of all doctors in the US. She received the coveted Physician of the Year award from the Atlanta Medical Association and has been cited as a notable woman in Georgia’s History: Pioneer in Health Care by the Secretary of the State of Georgia. In 2019\, Dr Davis-Williams received the Nash Carter Award from the Atlanta Medical Association. The AMA\, established in 1890\, is one of the oldest organizations for African American physicians in the nation and the Nash Carter Award is the highest honor that can bestowed upon a member. \nAn active participant in her community\, Dr. Davis-Williams has fulfilled several professional appointments as a consultant and served as an elected delegate from the 4th Congressional District of Georgia to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte\, NC in 2012. She is married with a son and daughter and enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. \nOrganizational Leadership Memberships \n\nAssociate Chief of the Department of OB/GYN for Emory University Hospital Midtown\nClinical Associate Professor for the Emory University School of Medicine\nEmory Healthcare Network – Board\nEmory Crawford Long Community Physicians\nMorehouse School of Medicine – Board of Trustees\nAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists\nMedical Association of Georgia\nNational Medical Association\nGeorgia State Medical Association\nAtlanta Medical Association\nAdvisory Board of the Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society\n\nKwasi Asare\, Master Weaver \nKwasi Asare is a Master weaver who markets exquisite and unique kente weavings worldwide. \nHis father\, Mr. A.E. Asare\, who was also a Master weaver\, was commissioned to design a kente weaving in 1960 three years after Ghana’s independence. This piece was presented by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah( First President of Ghana) to the United Nations. \nIn 1995\, during the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations\, Kwasi was invited to present a kente to replace the original one made by his father. This splendid piece presently hangs at the East Wing of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. \nHe has traveled extensively giving presentations and workshops in kente weaving. In the United States of America\, he has visited places such as the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC\, Hampton University in Virginia as well as Tuskegee University in Alabama. He has also had the opportunity of showcasing kente weaving alongside the Navajo weaving tradition in Denver Colorado. \nKwasi had his education at Achimota School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. He tutors Mathematics in addition to maintaining the weaving tradition. \nDJ Fisho \nAngelo Ekow Akyeampong\, aka DJ Ekow Fisho\, is a professor of Communication Studies and Cyber- Security Analyst in the Washington DC area. His love for music and connecting with people fashioned his hobby of disc jockeying into a career that spans hosting shows on Sunshine Radio which later became Choice FM\, and My Star Radio. During the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic when the world got quiet and isolated\, his friends started reaching out to him asking for his DJ-ing presence on Facebook.  Wanting to be a part of the solution on how WE collectively quarantine in isolation\, he decided to use music to keep in touch with friends and to entertain them.  On April 5\, 2020\, the first show aired with the theme\, Music for Your Quarantined Feet (MQF). \nMQF reunited friends and provided some solace at a time when most countries around the world went on lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The world latched on to MQF\, and catapulted it into a serious music program\, comparable to any show hosted on traditional radio. Every Sunday evening for two hours\, at 4 p.m.  MQF feeds its audience with old school music and Afro beats and the virtual community of hundreds of people around the world creatively bands together to connect\, celebrate\, and heal. The show has also garnered attention from celebrities with guest appearances from Samini the first guest artiste to be featured\, to the music maestro Kojo Antwi\, DJ Fisho provides a platform for patrons to get closer to their favorite artists for free. \nMQF was meant to be a channel of entertainment and fun for friends and classmates all over the world but the virtual show has grown to become more than just a Disc Jockey playing music to thrill his audience. Unsolicited\, donations of gratitude from viewers began to pour in.  Fisho and his wife were overwhelmed by this show of generosity and gratitude\, and so they decided to pay it forward\, by donating the monies to worthy causes.  Frontline workers in the Maryland area received donations of masks\, sanitizers\, gloves and food to help in the fight against COVID-19 and\, as more cash was received\, the gesture was extended to facilities in Ghana. \nSo far\, he has donated to six locations in the state of Maryland and to the Legon Hospital\, his family hospital in Ghana\, the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC)\, the LEKMA Hospital at Teshie\, the Ga East Hospital\, and the Tamale Teaching Hospital.  Each week\, the selected facilities are provided with hot packed lunch and drinks for about 60 persons. MQF is bringing smiles to the faces of many frontline health workers who are sacrificing to ensure that we win the battle against the pandemic. \nBeing able to give back through music and beyond is a blessing and an honor for him. Whether the virtual show will continue after the quarantine\, remains to be seen. but as of now\, you can subscribe to his channel on YouTube (Ekow Fisho) for updates about any and everything new. \nMarjy Marj \nAuthor\, Consultant\, Speaker\, Visionary \nMarjorie Boafo Appiah aka Marjy Marj is a visionary\, management consultant\, author and speaker. She has leveraged her public speaking experience to fundraise for organizations and to empower communities. She is a sought-after speaker who keeps the crowd entertained and engaged at all times. \nMarjy is the founder of Innovation Abound – a company that gives creative ideas the opportunity and resources to flourish. \nAs a community leader\, Marjy is the vice chairman of the Hub City Writers Project Board of Directors.  She also serves as a Trustee at the Charles Lea Center Foundation\, The Spartanburg Regional Foundation and Spartanburg Day School. Marjy was recently named as co-chair of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion at Spartanburg Day. In the past\, she has worked with the American Red Cross\, Women Giving for Spartanburg and The National Kidney Foundation to promote the organizations’ core values. \nAs the founder of Girls for STEAM\, and a literary advocate\, Marjy believes in the importance of representation in literature. In 2015\, she partnered with her family and friends to launch the Giving Book Day program. As a result\, she collaborates with schools\, bookstores and publishing houses to distribute books to school aged children. Giving Book Day enlarged its footprint by partnering with Project Lit Ghana and Ghanaian schools to gift books by authors of African descent to children and young adults in Ghana. The project is ongoing. Other partners in the reading initiative include Barnes and Noble\, Hub City Bookshop\, Leadership Spartanburg and benefactors from the Clear the List movement. \nMarjy is the author of The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants.\nHer novel\, The Shimmigrant\, debuted as a number 1 new release in 2019. \nSame Elephants debuted as a top 10 release in March 2020. \nMarjy is the host of Humanity Chats\, a show about everyday issues impacting humans. \nSubscribe to the PODCAST \nFor additional uplifting content\, reviews and to learn about Marjy’s books\, visit Marjy TV.
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health,Medicine
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SUMMARY:Ode to International Poetry
DESCRIPTION:THE NEWNESS OF SPRING HAS SPRUNG!\n\n\nIntercultural Atlanta began in 2014 and has been providing professional development and networking opportunities for a membership of more than 300 intercultural professionals and enthusiasts. With the spring season upon us\, comes a new name: \n Welcome  “SIETAR ATLANTA”! \nSociety for Intercultural Education\, Training\, and Research (SIETAR) is an international organization that hosts an active presence of Interculturalists in various local communities across the country and around the world. SIETAR ATLANTA would like to celebrate its beginnings during the National Poetry Month by inviting interculturalist/diversity/social justice poets\, performers\, and listeners to a poetry and spoken word event. \nShare the celebration by bringing your wonderful talent to their April 24th opening event from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. \nEach person is allotted up to five minutes of open mic and there are limited slots available. Poetry should be focused on the themes of intercultural\, diversity\, and social justice. \nSign up for open mic at sietaratl@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ode-to-international-poetry/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Diversity and Inclusion,Virtual Exchange
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