Peoria Area World Affairs Council

The World Economy: To the Brink and Back
40th Annual Central Illinois World Affairs Conference, March 26-27
Par-A-Dice Hotel Conference Center, East Peoria

The world has weathered severe challenges in the past two years as economies worldwide slowed, credit tightened, and international trade declined. The steps that have been taken, and those yet to be taken, invite deeper discussion in this unique opportunity to learn from some of the best national and international economic minds. Download the brochure here for this dynamic and exciting forum! Special rates for PAWAC members, students, and Chamber of Commerce members are available. Register online at http://artstix.artspartners.net/eventcategory.asp?c=8.

Volunteer today! The Peoria Area World Affairs Council has adopted a dynamic plan to continue our growth and presence in the Central Illinois community. Find your niche with one of the committees and let your talents shine! View the committee chairpersons here.

The Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization open to all individuals. Since its first conference in 1969, PAWAC has promoted a better understanding of world affairs among the people of Central Illinois by sponsoring public programs and fostering a cooperative educational approach to world problems.

PAWAC is affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America and the Foreign Policy Association. PAWAC meets the first Thursday of each month for a business meeting followed by an impromptu dinner.

Each fall, PAWAC hosts the International Affairs Scholastic Bowl in Peoria, generously sponsored by CEFCU, and in collaboration with the Peoria Journal Star. This annual event includes twenty-four high school teams from throughout the region and has become one of our most effective efforts for educational outreach.

The Caterpillar Foundation serves as our primary benefactor. Sponsoring institutions include Bradley University, Eureka College, Illinois Central College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Knox College and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

We give special thanks to our corporate sponsors as well as Friends and Supporters of PAWAC. Annual dues are $35 for individual, $55 for family membership, and entitle the member(s) to program discounts.