Follow us along on our new series, Global Lens with AKWorld, where we share how our staff, interns and members are engaging with the world!
📌 First stop is Paris, France for the Bastille Day Parade with AKWorld summer intern, Galen Schmidt.
#BastilleDay#Paris#France
The Executive Board of the Alaska World Affairs Council (AKWorld) welcomes Lisa Eyler – its new President and CEO. She succeeds Lise Kristiansen, who dynamically led AKWorld for 16 years. Read more online: https://t.co/JGipQ8sWxp
Our beloved leader, Lise Kristiansen, announces departure from AKWorld in 2023.
Read our announcement about Alaska World Affairs Council President and CEO Lise Kristiansen and her plans to step down: https://t.co/BD7FA37qU2
“When you have billions of dollars floating around in organizations like the World Cup or the Olympics, corruption is almost an inevitable outcome.” -Jules Boykoff
Hear more from Arne Holm next Thursday, September 29 at 𝘈𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩: 𝘈 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵'𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢, 𝘜𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦, & 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤. Register now: https://t.co/F55j5AxtCA
Please join us in congratulating these hardworking students from Eagle River High School, who represented Alaska while competing at the @WACAmerica 20th Anniversary Carlos and Malú Alvarez Academic WorldQuest National Competition over the weekend!
Between climate change and increased militarization, interest in the Arctic has been growing. Now, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding another reason to put Arctic security on the forefront. Join us for this timely conversation: https://t.co/R0l7AcBYnM
#UkraineRussiaWar
Between climate change and increased militarization, interest in the Arctic has been growing. Now, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding another reason to put Arctic security on the forefront. Join us for this timely conversation: https://t.co/R0l7AcBYnM
#UkraineRussiaWar
We wrapped up our fifth annual Speed Mentoring event with 240 local students and 27 high-level professionals! Mentors shared their experiences and provided insight into options following graduation. Read more about this event online: https://t.co/PqrNpxEqdj
Introducing Hallie Bissett, AKWorld board member and our Women's Day moderator.
Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOyArY
Introducing Märit Carlson-Van Dort, one of our Women's Day panelists.
Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOQbQy
Introducing Dena Sommer-Pedebone, one of our Women's Day panelists.
Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOyArY
Introducing Melissa Kookesh, one of our Women's Day panelists.
Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOyArY
Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld as we present Alaska Indigenous Leaders: Visions for the Future. Panelists include Melissa Kookesh, Board Chair of Kootznoowoo; Marit Carlson, President of Far West; and Dena Pedebone, CEO of Gana A Yoo.
https://t.co/GpCIIOQJG6
Founder of Cryptocurrency AML Strategies, an advisory firm that helps financial institutions and technology firms address money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with digital assets. We're featuring Mr. Fanusie for two programs this week: https://t.co/V17G5pGsrH
Yaya spent 7 years as an economic and counterterrorism analyst in the CIA, where he briefed federal law enforcement, U.S. military personnel, and White House-level policy makers. In 2009, he spent three months in Afghanistan providing analytic support to senior military officials
Next week you will have two opportunities to hear from Yaya Fanusie, whose research focuses on the national security implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Join us for an evening program Feb 10 or the next day for a lunch program: https://t.co/Oz4XTQE6Un
Next week you will have two opportunities to hear from Yaya Fanusie, whose research focuses on the national security implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Join us for an evening program Feb 10 or the next day for a lunch program: https://t.co/Oz4XTQE6Un
Grab your smartest friends and join us NEXT WEEK as we raise money for student programs with World Wiz Pub Quiz: Drive-In Edition!
Learn more & register online: https://t.co/oKFKGKvzZs