Peoria Area World Affairs Council

The Ebola Effect:
The Impact of Global Health Crises

Panel Discussion with
Dr. Marc Carrigan, UnityPoint
Dr. Rick O'Connor, MD
Professor James Bender, ICC
Moderator: Dr. Michael Shekelton

The Ebola outbreak last fall has claimed numerous lives in West Africa and poses significant economic and security challenges, not only for the region, but for the broader world. Join us for a panel discussion of this recent global health crisis.

Thursday, February 19
Bradley Student Center Ballroom
Dinner at 5:30 pm
Panel Discussion at 7 pm

Pre-registration for dinner is required by Friday, February 13. Download the form here, or take advantage of online registration. There is a $4 service charge for online registrations.

Applications are now being accepted!

Peoria Area World Affairs Council seeks an energetic, highly motivated, donor focused, results-oriented professional with a track record of success. The position requires teamwork, a can-do attitude, perseverance, optimism and the ability to think strategically and creatively to achieve desired results for this non-profit organization.

View the full job description here! Send your resume and cover letter to PAWAC, 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625. Applications will be accepted through February 20, 2015.

February Membership Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm
ICC North Campus is the terrific location for the monthly meeting.
Join us in Poplar Hall, Room 129 at 5:30 pm on the first Thursday of the month.

Everyone is welcome to join us and Central A learn more about your organization and how you can become more involved! View the agenda here.

45th Annual Central Illinois World Affairs Conference

"Central America and the Unites States: Partners and Partisans in Development and Security"

Saturday, March 28
Par-A-Dice Hotel Conference Center
East Peoria, IL

Join us for a dynamic look at a region of the Western Hemisphere that is vitally important to the United States. We'll examine trade and economic issues with John Andersen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere for the U.S. Department of Commerce; immigration, growing nationalism, and security issues with a panel of experts; and we'll close the conference with His Excellency Román Macaya Hayes, Ambassador of Costa Rica, giving a closer look at one of the region's success stories.

Register online or by downloading the form. Deadline for registration is March 25.
Note for students and high school teachers: Scholarships are available.
Please contact PAWAC for more information.

Congratulations to Marty Green!
Mr. Green is one of the outstanding high school teachers who supports international education for the students at East Peoria High School. Mr. Green was selected as Junior Achievement's
Teacher of the Year!

Save the Dates!
Check out the calendar for all the events on the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.

March 10: Fulbright Scholars present "The Music of Israel and Palestine"
March 28: 45th Annual Central Illinois World Affairs Conference - "Central America and the United States: Partners and Partisans in Development and Security"

Travel with the World Affairs Councils!

Find your destination with the Philadelphia World Affairs Council! Each trip features first-class accommodations and outstanding sites. In addition, each trip includes an expert who offers insight along the way. For example, join Angela Weck in June for a terrific cruise along the waterways of Russia! Find all the details at the WAC Philadelphia site.

For more information or assistance, please contact Angela Weck, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, pawac@bradley.edu or (309) 677-2454.