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SUMMARY:Discussion Forum - "Beyond Plastics: Transatlantic Dialogue for a More Sustainable Future"
DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution knows no bounds. Plastic pollution negatively affects ecosystems and communities across the world. As two strong industrialized nations\, the U.S. and Germany are leading the search for comprehensive solutions. To promote cross-national collaboration and open dialogue surrounding this topic\, the GACC South is hosting the “Beyond Plastics: Discussion Forum”. \nThis forum is the culminating event to the “Beyond Plastics: Transatlantic Dialogue for a More Sustainable Future” cultural encounter program. This week-long trip brings German delegates from Berlin\, Germany to the City of Atlanta to  familiarize themselves with US culture\, visit local institutions\, and learn first hand about initiatives on the topic of urban plastic waste management in Atlanta. \nThe “Beyond Plastics: Discussion Forum” will serve as a platform to discuss urban plastic reduction and sustainable ways to handle plastic waste in urban communities. Speakers and panelists will include visiting German delegates from the City of Berlin as well as their counterparts in the City of Atlanta.  Topics of discussion will include: \n• An in depth look at public and private initiatives in Atlanta and Berlin\n• Discussion of urban waste reduction policies\n• Plastic waste management and public involvement\n• Future outlooks on plastic waste management \nGACC invites all interested parties to join us as we discuss these issues in depth. Registration will open at 4pm. The program will start promptly 4:30pm and last approximately 2 hours and will be followed by networking over catered drinks and hor d’oeurves. \nThis event is cosponsored and hosted by the Atlanta Global Studies Center. \nThe Transatlantic Program is supported by the of the Federal Republic of Germany with funds from the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK). Furthermore\, this project is in partnership with the Berlin Senate Department for the Environment\, Urban Mobility\, Consumer Protection and Climate Action. \nSpeakers: \nJennifer Wilson | Manager of Sustainability Initiatives | Georgia State University \nMichelle Wiseman | Director of Waste Diversion & Outreach | Mayor’s Office of Resilience \nDawn Brown | Sr. Manager Stadium Tours & Education Programs + Sustainability | Mercedes-Benz Stadium \nVisiting Berlin Delegation/ Berlin Speakers: \nMatthias Beninde | Head of Department/International Affairs | Senate Department Berlin for Enviroment\, Mobility\, Infrastructure and Consumer Protection \nSimone Bröschke | International Affairs | Senate Department Berlin for Enviroment\, Mobility\, Infrastructure and Consumer Protection \nTamara Fischer | Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency | Senate Department Berlin for Enviroment\, Mobility\, Infrastructure and Consumer Protection \nTobias Jänecke | Docent for Sustainable Design | University of Applied Sciences Potsdam \nJulia Seeliger | CEO and Co-Founder | Klara Grün UG \nEllen Weiland | Officer of Sustainability and Municipal Projects | East German Savong Banks Association \nDr. Sonja Witte | Head of Strategy Staff Unit | Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe AöR City of Berlin’s Municipal Cleaning Operations \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/discussion-forum-beyond-plastics-transatlantic-dialogue-for-a-more-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Georgia State University\, 33 Gilmer Street SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:World Languages Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR)\, a U.S. Department of Education Title VI NFLRC\, World Languages Day is a global career expo connecting over 1\,000 high school and college students to businesses and professions that value global skills. \nWorld Languages Day is organized in a rotating schedule in which the students will be able to: \n\ngo from table to table to talk with representatives from different companies\, non-profits\, and government organizations\nlisten to panelists with diverse backgrounds talk about the value of language learning in their industries\nenjoy cultural performances.\n\nHighlighting language study and cultural competency\, World Languages Day’s attending organizations include representatives across international commerce\, social services\, and governmental agencies. Through real-world experiences\, open dialogue about industry needs\, and a push for globally-minded talent across potential employees\, World Languages Day students are empowered to create a “map” from language success to a future professional career. \nSome of the sponsors and exhibitors of World Languages Day: \nAFL-CIO • Alliance Française d’Atlanta • American Red Cross • Atlanta Convention and Visitor Bureau • Atlanta Institute for Diplomatic Leadership • Atlanta International Night Market • Atlanta-Toulouse Sister Cities Committee • Brandon Hall School • Business Communication for Internationals-USA • Carter Center • CDC • CIA/OSE (Open Source Enterprise) • CIBER/ Institute of International Business • Coca-Cola Company • Consulat Général de France • Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta • Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta • Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta • CPACS (Center for Pan Asian Community Services) • DEA • Delta Air Lines\, Inc. • Diversity Abroad • Drug Enforcement Administration • FBI • French American Chamber of Commerce • Georgia Department of Economic Development: Workforce Division- Trade Five • Georgia Department of Education: World Languages and Global Workforce Initiatives • Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Georgia Humanities • GLOBE Academy • Go Eat Give • Goethe-Zentrum • Goodwill Industries of North Georgia • Grady Health System • GSU Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality • GSU Center for Transnational and Multilingual Education • GSU CIBER/Institute of International Business • GSU Department of World Languages and Cultures • GSU Office of Latino Student Services and Outreach • GSU Rialto Center for the Arts • GSU Study Abroad Programs • International Rescue Committee • Japan-American Society • Korean Education Center in Atlanta • Mango Languages • Manhattan Associates • March for Our Lives – Georgia • Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs- Welcoming Atlanta • Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\, City of Atlanta • Mercedes-Benz • My World Program • National Security Education Program – Boren Awards • Peace Corps • St. Regis Hotels • Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce-Georgia • Telemundo Atlanta • ToppComm Communication • U.S. Commercial Service • UPS • YMCA \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-languages-day-2/
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