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YOUR BRIDGE TO THE WORLD
WHO WE ARE
World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a member of the national association of World Affairs Councils of America (WACA), a nationwide network of councils fostering a deeper understanding of key global issues.
WHAT WE DO
WACQC is dedicated to promoting awareness of international affairs by organizing high quality programs once a month and an annual World Cultures Festival.
OUR MISSION
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to foster global education and international understanding within the Quad Cities and beyond.
Join Us for One of Our 2023-24 Monthly Events
30
Sep
Global Gathering I: Teaching Vietnam War Literature Abroad, Dr. David Crowe, Augustana College
28
Oct
Global Gathering II: Experience Ecuador, Dr. Mariano Magalhaes, Augustana College
18
Nov
Sustainability in the Built Environment, a Local Example, Keith Porter, President, Stanley Center for Peace and Security
27
Jan
The Human Face of Trafficking, Sara K. and Marielle Sweborg
24
Feb
75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family's Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance, Dr. Jason Seol, Deputy Director, Future Operations, Dept of Defense
24
Mar
A Journey to Egypt, Onnica Marquez, Archivist & Assistant Professor, St. Ambrose University
29
Mar
Annual QC World Cultures Festival
**Hosted at Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University
28
Apr
A special presentation at St. Ambrose University- Turkey Through My Eyes: Stories From Home, Yasemin Onder, Instructional Designer, Kirkwood Community College, and Dr. Seref Onder, Assistant Professor, Black Hawk College
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