December 2022
2022 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Registration for this event is now closed. Please email info@globalminnesota.org or call 612-625-1662 for questions. Do you have what it takes to be Minnesota's next global trivia champion? Join us as we celebrate the in-person return of Community WorldQuest on December 2! Gather your friends to assemble a team for...
Global Holiday Gathering
Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Anna DeWitt at adewitt@globalminnesota.org with any questions. International students and friends are invited to join Global Minnesota for a holiday celebration at the Union Depot and European Christmas Market in Downtown St. Paul. On Saturday, December 3 from 5:30 PM -...
Democracy, Human Rights, and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Conversation with Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for a wide-ranging discussion of U.S. efforts to promote democracy and protect human rights around the globe. As Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya...
Podcast Special: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. In this first podcast interview, Nick is joined by Yigit Ates, Director of Commodity Exchanges...
January 2023
Urban Expedition: Mexico
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...
2023 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and discuss the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges...
Podcast Episode: Classroom Connection — Honduras and Argentina
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. In this podcast interview, Nick is joined by Alejandro Pavón, an international student from Honduras...
Planning for Life After Graduation: Visas and Immigration Options for International Students
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. International students from any college or university in Minnesota are welcome to attend. Planning for life after graduation can be a challenge, especially for international students. Join Global Minnesota and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP for an information...
February 2023
Urban Expedition: Philippines
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...
Podcast Episode: Event Preview — Humanitarian Response in Somalia
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. On this episode, we are offering a sneak peek into an upcoming event from Global...
Culture Through Cuisine: Uzbekistan
This event is now SOLD OUT. Experience the vibrant culture and unique tastes of Uzbekistan at the next Culture through Cuisine! You'll enjoy an evening of Central Asian food at Samarkand restaurant and hear from restaurant owner Aziz Radjabov about Uzbek culture and his experience living in Minnesota. Sample...
Urban Expedition: Norway
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...
International Business Roundtable: Trilateral Trade in North America
Registration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota for a discussion about trade and investment among the United States, Canada, and Mexico featuring senior diplomats from Canada and Mexico. The program will feature a fireside chat followed by a...
Global Conversations: Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Ongoing drought conditions and a changing climate have culminated in agricultural disaster in the East African nation of Somalia. Millions are facing acute hunger insecurity and many are leaving Somalia for neighboring Kenya, seeking stability and improved conditions. Join...
March 2023
2023 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to Minnesota high school students only. Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students across the state of Minnesota in a fun and...
March Euro-Cocktail
This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota and the chambers of commerce of Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Norway, and Sweden for the first Euro-Cocktail of 2023 at Mall of America! Enjoy an evening of networking with members and friends of the Euro-American business...
Urban Expedition: Nigeria
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...
2023 Global Social with International Visitors
This event is being held in-person and is open to Global Minnesota members and their guests. Global Minnesota is proud to host two international visitor delegations in early March. A group of 5 leading prosthetics experts from Ukraine hosted by the Congressional Office for International Leadership A coalition of...
Podcast Episode: Global Journalism with World Press Institute Fellows
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. This episode features two World Press Institute International Fellows, Ms. Fauziyya Tukur, a senior journalist...
Global Journalism Spotlight: Covering Today’s Stories
This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. How are journalists fighting institutional disinformation around the world? What tools are available to those threatened by censorship in places like Pakistan and Turkey? Hear these stories and meet this year's World Press Institute International Fellows! Each...