The NAFTA Panel: Jim Ryan, International Trade Center; Mark Albertson, IL Soybean Association; Maggie Shelley, US chambers of Commerce; Don Samford, Peoria Area World Affairs Council
Family Terror Networks
Professor Dean Alexander
Thursday, January 30
Hickory Hall 131, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N University
Director of the Homeland Security Research Program at Western Illinois University. He is the author of the new book, Family Terror Networks about the growing threat of family terrorism, and the issues associated with the threat.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event
Professor Dean Alexander
Thursday, January 30
Hickory Hall 131, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N University
Director of the Homeland Security Research Program at Western Illinois University. He is the author of the new book, Family Terror Networks about the growing threat of family terrorism, and the issues associated with the threat.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event
Sundays in February International Film Series
February 9 and 23
Peoria Riverfront Museum
"The Lives of Others" and "The Way I Spent the End of the World"
With guest commentary by Dr. Octavian Gabor and Professor Angela Weck
“The Lives of Others” is a 2007 Academy Award winning film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmark. This film takes place in East Berlin in 1983. The plot is about a German soldier who spies on a playwright and his wife because he did not believe they were being loyal to the communist party.
“The Way I Spent the End of the World” is a film directed by Cătălin Mitulescu. The movie is set in Romania during the communist era. Two children decide to break a bust of the director and were exiled. As a result, three other children from the school plan to assassinate the director.
Purchase tickets for movies directly from the museum:
The Lives of Others
The Way I Spent the End of the World
February 9 and 23
Peoria Riverfront Museum
"The Lives of Others" and "The Way I Spent the End of the World"
With guest commentary by Dr. Octavian Gabor and Professor Angela Weck
“The Lives of Others” is a 2007 Academy Award winning film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmark. This film takes place in East Berlin in 1983. The plot is about a German soldier who spies on a playwright and his wife because he did not believe they were being loyal to the communist party.
“The Way I Spent the End of the World” is a film directed by Cătălin Mitulescu. The movie is set in Romania during the communist era. Two children decide to break a bust of the director and were exiled. As a result, three other children from the school plan to assassinate the director.
Purchase tickets for movies directly from the museum:
The Lives of Others
The Way I Spent the End of the World
Taste of Carnivale!
Thursday, February 20 at Dogwood Hall, ICC North (Peoria) Campus
Join us for this annual favorite event presented by the talented chefs in the ICC Culinary Institute! This year, your taste buds will be delighted as we celebrate the flavors of Latin and South America.
Doors open at 5 pm for tours and tastings. Dinner will be served at 6 pm, followed by insights from students at ICC who live in these regions of the world.
Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Get yours online today!
Thursday, February 20 at Dogwood Hall, ICC North (Peoria) Campus
Join us for this annual favorite event presented by the talented chefs in the ICC Culinary Institute! This year, your taste buds will be delighted as we celebrate the flavors of Latin and South America.
Doors open at 5 pm for tours and tastings. Dinner will be served at 6 pm, followed by insights from students at ICC who live in these regions of the world.
Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Get yours online today!
50th Anniversary Gala Event
Monday, March 23
Peplow Pavilion at Bradley University
Ambassador Thomas Pickering
Save the Date
Monday, March 23
Peplow Pavilion at Bradley University
Ambassador Thomas Pickering
Save the Date
Travel with the World Affairs Councils!
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council frequently partners with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to offer unique travel tours to fascinating destinations around the world. Our trips and partner-travel opportunities offer all the highlights of touring plus access to local experts who give behind-the-scenes perspective, and provide opportunities for travelers to connect authentically with people across the world.
To learn more and register for upcoming trips, visit the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia website by clicking here.
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Photos copyright Joe Couri/Kristin McHugh/Kristin McHugh for The Stanley Foundation
(309) 677-2454 (phone) | (309) 677-3256 (fax)
director@pawac.org
Photos copyright Joe Couri/Kristin McHugh/Kristin McHugh for The Stanley Foundation
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