
March 2023
Edina Great Decisions: War Crimes
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators. How will the war crimes committed in Ukraine be dealt...
SDG Roundtable: Engagement with North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
This event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Global Minnesota is pleased to present the inaugural event in a new series of Sustainable Development Goal Roundtables! The new series will focus more closely on private industry: how are companies achieving their own SDG goals and...
Courageous Leadership: Efforts to Educate Women & Girls in Afghanistan
This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone, but advanced booking is strongly recommended. This event is presented by Katie Leadership Impact at St. Catherine University. This event celebrates truly courageous Afghan social entrepreneurs leaders. They are refugees from their homes, relentlessly working to bring Afghan women...
April 2023
Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art
This event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to adewitt@globalminnesota with any questions or concerns. International students and friends are invited to join Global Minnesota for a one-hour, customized guided tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The tour will highlight unique international and local items from MIA’s incredible...
Urban Expedition: Scotland
This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2023 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a...
Culture Through Cuisine: Philippines
This event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join us for a kamayan, a traditional feast from the Philippines in which no utensils are used. Lumpia (egg rolls), longaniza (sausages), ukoy (yam fritters), tocino (pork shoulder), tilapia, and fresh...
Social Evolution in Iran: Toward a New Iran-US Understanding
This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. In September 2022, a rare social uprising rocked one of the most tense and complicated regions of the world. Following the death in police custody of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, nationwide protests erupted across Iran that...
May 2023
A Global Celebration Gala 2023
Registration is now open for all guests! Travel the world with Global Minnesota over the course of an evening as we celebrate the world's countries and cultures with fine international cuisine and entertainment, as well as the Tour the World live and silent auctions. The Gala is a one-of-a-kind global...