Minnesota International Center - A World Affairs Council



     

MIC Public Programs, Business Programs, Member Discounts and Cosponsored Programs

Humanitarian Intervention (pdf of flyer)
Tuesday, May 21; 3:30 - 5:30 P

Speaker: Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, former Canadian Minister of ForeignAffairs
Where: Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue S, Minneapolis
Cost: MIC members, students and cosponsors $5; Non-members $15

Advance registration requested

error Culture through Cuisine - Italy
- MIC Members Only

Tuesday, May 21; 6:30 - 8:30 P
(pdf of menu)
Special Guest Speaker: Lynne Rossetto Kasper (The Splendid Table)

Where: Louis Ristorante and Bar, 3rd floor, 311 West 7th Street, St. Paul
Cost: $36 per person, prix fixe menu, including tax and gratuity for food.
Cash bar for wine, beer and other beverages.
Sorry, this event is full and registration is closed. To be added to a waiting list, please call Tricia at 612.625.0620

error ¡Cantaré! Community Concerts
Tuesday, May 21; 6:00 and 8:00 P
Sponsored by VocalEssence
Where: Wayzata Community
Church, 125 Wayzata Boulevard E, Wayzata
Cost: Free

error Our Shared Opportunity: A Vision For Global Prosperity
Wednesday, May 22; 3:00 - 5:00 P
Panel discussion about the Report of the CSIS Executive Council on Development
Opening Remarks: Eric Schwartz, Dean, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota and Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Panelist participants: Brian Atwood, Former Dean, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Former Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development; 
Henrietta H.  Fore, Chairman and CEO, Holsman International, and
Former Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development and

Vin Weber, Partner and Co-Chairman, Mercury/Clark and Weinstock, and
Former U.S. Representative (R-MN)
**Additional speakers to be confirmed.
Complete details and registration

error India Association of Minnesota Banquet with President Abdul Kalam
Thursday, May 23; 4:30 - 9:00 P

Where:
Crowne Plaza, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington
Cost: $100; advance registration required

error Canada-Minnesota Business Council Luncheon
Thursday, June 6; 11:30 A - 1:30 P
Speaker: Joc O'Rourke, Operations and Chief Operating Officer, The Mosaic Company
Where: Norway Room, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis
Cost: $40; advance registration required


error Celebration of Canada Gala
Saturday, June 22; 4:30 - 8:30 P

  • Travel the Tour the World Silent and Live Auctions
  • Dine on Canadian Delicacies
  • Enjoy Acadian Entertainment

Tickets begin at $200 per person
(Patron and Underwriter Opportunities available
)

error Culture through Cuisine - Greece
- MIC Members Only
Tuesday, July 16; registration 6:00 P; dinner 6:30 – 8:30 P
Where: Gardens of Salonica, 19 Fifth Street NE, Minneapolis
Cost: $40 per person prix fixe menu; cash bar for beer and wine
Advance registration required;
Space is limited, so, members, be sure to register early.  For questions, please contact Tricia Rhodes at 612.625.0620 or trhodes@umn.edu

error Cultural Proficiency Workshops
MIC members continue to save 10% on workshops exploring American Indian, Somali, Latino, Hmong and Ethiopian cultures, all taught by representatives of each culture.  These workshops are a terrific way to learn more about Minnesota's increasingly international population and build your confidence in intercultural communication. Visit the Neighborhood House websiteezebrun@neighb.org
for the schedule.  To receive the 10% MIC discount, contact Ellen Zebrun at 651.789.2543 or

error Global Learning for Educators
Asia Society Webinars

error World Affairs Councils' Travel Opportunities
Alaska World Affairs Council
Philadelphia World Affairs Council




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To register for an MIC Event, click on the registration link.

For additional program information, such as speaker bios, see the World Affairs Media Kit

For more information or to register for Cosponsored Events, click on the relevant link.  Please note that MIC does NOT take registration for cosponsored events. Registration, if necessary, is handled by the presenting organization.

Save the Date
Saturday, June 22; 4:30 - 8:30 P
MIC's Celebration of Canada Gala

Take friends and family on a trip across Canada - from their sea to shining sea - without changing a dollar to a loonie.

  • Travel the Tour the World Silent and Live Auctions
  • Dine on Canadian Delicacies
  • Enjoy Acadian Entertainment

Tickets begin at $200 per person
(Patron and Underwriter Opportunities available)