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Worldquest International Trivia Competition November/December 2016 | globalminnesota.org WorldQuest International Trivia Competition Like a little friendly competition? How about great door prizes? Or, the chance to become an international trivia champion? At WorldQuest, you can have it all and there’s a team or table with your name on it. One of the most anticipated events of the year, WorldQuest challenges teams of eight to correctly answer multiple-choice questions on a variety of international topics including flags, capitals, geography, people in the news, current events, 2016 Great Decisions topics, and Global Minnesota’s focus country – Colombia. So pull together a group of globally-geared friends and colleagues, and join us in December. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with stellar teammates. FEATURING: Tom Crann, of All Things Considered for MPR News, will return as host and commentator. Presented in partnership with WHEN WHERE COST Friday, December 9 McNamara Alumni Center Team of 8 $250; University Registration and cash University of Minnesota or college student team bar open: 6:30 pm 200 Oak Street SE, of 8 $140; Individual $35; Competition: Minneapolis Includes light dinner, snacks, 7:00 – 10:00 pm and prizes; Advance registration required REGISTER AT globalminnesota.org or call 612.625.1662 PRESIDENT’S LETTER organizational members Premier $50,000 Giving Thanks Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation Medtronic, Inc. ith the end of 2016 right around the corner, Millennium $30,000 there’s no better time than now to reflect on the Delta Air Lines meaning of the important phrase: thank you. General Mills, Inc. W UnitedHealth Group While the natural tendency is to give personal thanks around the holidays, at Global Minnesota we are thankful for the Senior Global $20,000 3M many members, supporters, and participants who joined us in Cargill bringing our mission to life. Ecolab Inc. We are also thankful for the meaningful connections – with Horton Holding, Inc. Sit Investment Associates, Inc. individuals and organizations – we have the privilege of fostering every day. We Wells Fargo International Group take seriously our motto “to connect, inform, engage” and put those ideas into Global $15,000 practice through a number of programs brought to communities across the state. Land O’Lakes, Inc. Just this past August, more than 200 Global Minnesota members, supporters, Executive $10,000 community members, national leaders, elected officials, local nonprofits, activists, Best Buy Co., Inc. and students came together for a series of important conversations on countering Donaldson Company, Inc. Target Corporation extremism. Others examined the critical role of international journalism in conflict zones. Still others helped welcome nearly 400 visiting international professionals Leadership $5,000 Colwell Industries, Inc. to Minnesota. We are proud to be part of these community-building efforts that Dorsey & Whitney LLP cover difficult issues, deepen understanding, and positively impact the global Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. profile of the state. Hormel Foods Corporation KPMG LLP Thank you for your trust in us to provide high-quality programs that bring Propel Event Transportation Management Minnesotans together to know more and care more about the world. Join us in The Lakeland Companies the year ahead by becoming a Global Minnesota member and increasing your U.S. Bank Weber Shandwick commitment to making Minnesota global. Contributing Patrons $2,500 Bepex International, LLC Faegre Baker Daniels LLP MN Best, Inc. RBC Wealth Management Wanner Engineering Carol Engebretson Byrne Associate Patrons $1,000 Arts Midwest (nonprofit) BTM Global Eide Bailly LLP Global Language Institute Global Tax Network Gray Plant Mooty HGA Architects and Engineers Midwest Reliability Organization Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS Minnesota International Medicine Polaris Industries Inc. Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc. The Prouty Project WTP Advisors Patron $500 Carlson Global Institute Community members and national and local experts gathered together Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis for an in-depth look at innovative approaches to countering global and Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. local extremism, at the Diplomacy Begins Here Summit in August. International School of Minnesota TripleInk events Monday, Cine Colombia: Between Sea and Land NOVEMBER Help kick off our year-long celebration of Colombia with a cinematic reception and screening of Sundance award-winning Colombian film “Between Sea and Land,” presented by the Film Society of Minne- apolis St. Paul as part of their Cine Latino Film Festival, taking place 14 November 11-17. A breathtaking tour de force from actor and writer Manolo Cruz, the film, set on a small inlet adjacent to the Caribbean 5:00–7:00 pm Sea in Colombia, tells the moving story of 28-year-old Alberto and his mother Rosa. A screening of “Between Sea and Land” will take place after the reception at the Film Society’s St. Anthony Main The- atre. Tickets to the film are not included with reception registration. Presented in partnership with the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul. Day Block Event Center • 1103 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis • $10; Includes Colombian hors d’oeuvres, nonalco- holic beverages, and cash bar; Event vouchers accepted; Advance registration required; Film tickets sold separately Wednesday, GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS: Cuba and the U.S. DECEMBER The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of hostility, it would begin taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba. The announcement marked a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in the Cuban revolution of 1959. 14 In March 2016, this historic shift was officially set in motion by President Barack Obama’s visit to Cuba ― the first trip by a 5:30–7:30 pm sitting president in 88 years. FEATURING: Gary Prevost, political science professor at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University, will discuss how American and Cuban leaders today are trying to find common ground on issues of mutual interest even as they continue to see the world through very different lenses. Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central • 2nd floor, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Free and open to the public; Advance registration requested GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS is a monthly program series on issues significant to the United States’ role in the global community. Global Conversations is based on Great Decisions, a citizen education and discussion program sponsored nationally by the Foreign Policy Association, and is brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. REGISTER AT globalminnesota.org or call 612.625.1662 For up-to-date event information, sign up for Global Minnesota’s e-newsletter at globalminnesota.org Tuesday, U.S Foreign Policy Update with Tom Hanson JANUARY Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with former career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. and next president in the 24 upcoming year, including nuclear security, international trade, and U.S. relations with China and Latin America. This timely 5:30–8:00 pm and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations. FEATURING: Tom Hanson’s U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Currently, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a frequent Global Minnesota speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, U.S. Foundation. Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central • 2nd floor, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis $5 Members; $20 Nonmembers; Event vouchers accepted; Advance registration and pre-payment required; See inside right page for member specials Wednesday, Academic WorldQuest FEBRUARY Attention educators! Prepare your students for global citizenship with Academic WorldQuest. The only international knowledge competition of its kind in the state, this interactive, fun, and FREE event challenges high school students to think globally and 1 quiz locally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. Plus, the winning team and their coach win an all-expenses paid 3:30–6:00 pm trip to the national competition in Washington, D.C., April 2017. FEATURING: For the second year, Mark Wheat of The Current will return as emcee of the competition. Hosted by Ecolab. Presented in partnership with the David Winton Bell Foundation and the World Affairs Councils of America. Ecolab International Headquarters • 1 Ecolab Place, St. Paul • FREE for high school students (9-12 grades); High schools are invited to register up to 2 teams of 4 students; Prizes and light meal provided; Registration required REGISTER AT globalminnesota.org or call 612.625.1662 ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD Winter campaign — $25,000 Become a member id you know that access to our newsletter is an exclusive member benefit? Make sure you never miss an issue.Become a member Dtoday to continue to receive our news update and other great MATCHING GRANT — member benefits. Understanding the complexities and forces that unite DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! people across borders and cultures is needed now more than ever. Global Now is the perfect time to become Minnesota membership means being connected, informed, and engaged a new member. EVERY DOLLAR with the world, and our members are dedicated to DONATED between now and the belief that peaceful communities are created December 31, 2016 WILL BE through international understanding. If you MATCHED, up to $25,000. Include agree, join today to become part of our Global Minnesota in your year-end network. Together, we can move Minnesota, giving and maximize this opportunity and the world, in a positive direction. to double your impact. To join, pledge a gift, or take advantage of the new member specials, please visit globalminnesota.org/membership or contact us at [email protected] or 612.625.4138.
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