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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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We are very happy to be a part of Iowa Shares: a coalition of social change, environmental, and cultural nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Iowa

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