September 2019
Culture Through Cuisine: Russia
This event is SOLD OUT. The vast cultural and geographic expanse of Russia and its close connections with Europe, Asia, and the Middle East contribute to the varied character of the country’s cuisine. From the beloved rural dishes made from simple ingredients to the refined culinary techniques of smoked meats...
October 2019
12th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The United States and Mexico – A Partnership Tested
The United States and Mexico have a long, intertwined history, with both countries prominently featured in each other’s politics and agendas. The war on drugs, immigration, and trade issues have taxed the relationship over the years. And despite shared geographic, economic, and social connections, the bilateral relationship is subject to...
Young Professionals Networking: Travel and Hispanic Heritage
Enjoy a pint and an evening of travel, trivia, and networking at our next young professionals event at La Doña Cervecería in Minneapolis. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we'll connect with others interested in international travel, with a focus on Latin America, and learn the top tips to...
American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty
As the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State during the Obama-Trump presidential transition, Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. had the ultimate insider’s view of the new administration’s shift in the United States’ foreign policy agenda. Join us to hear Ambassador Shannon's perspective on current foreign policy challenges...
The Future We Want: The UN We Need
In the coming years, global issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality, migration and displacement, and rapid changes in demography and technology will require cooperation across borders, sectors, and generations. The United Nations' interconnected Sustainable Development Goals help address these global challenges and provide the blueprint to achieve a...
November 2019
2019 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
It's that time of year! Pull together a team (up to 8 people) for our popular annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest. Join the fun and enjoy a lively evening of international trivia covering flags, capitals, geography, people in the news, current events, 2019 Great Decisions topics, and Global Minnesota’s...