Hacking for Fun and Profit: Taking a Look at Cyber Security 
Cody Kretzinger, White Hat Expert at CIAN and A5
Thursday, October 17, Westlake 116 at Bradley University
Dinner served at 5:45 pm, Presentation at 7 pm​
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​We hear about threats to our identity, our information, our banking system, power grid and electoral process. Just how afraid should we be, and what can we do to protect ourselves and our country?  As a professional who exposes threats every day, and designs programs to combat them or ways to cope with them, the professional hacker will share insights of the trade.
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PAWAC Reads Book Club!
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2:00 - 4:00 pm 
Peoria Public Library, North Branch 

PAWAC Reads! Book Club
October 27, 2019 Selection

​The Shanghai Free Taxi by Frank Langfitt

NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt wanted to know more about life in the real China.   With increasing government control over peoples’ lives, it becomes more difficult to get people to speak up for fear of ‘big brother’ He thought about taxi drivers; people in taxis are often good sources of life on the streets. But he was unable to obtain a taxi license. What better way than to transport people for free in your own vehicle in return for interviews during and after the ride. This is a memoir of his experiences during this experiment.
 
Langfitt mixes political commentary, memorable characters, and travel writing to produce a picture of life in the new China.  Local issues include inequality, loss of individual freedoms, and difficulty keeping up in a rapidly changing society. The Shanghai Free Taxi uncovers a country with immense political, social, and economic change. The writing is insightful, shows a unique viewpoint, and is well written.

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18th International Scholastic Bowl
Saturday, November 9 in Bradley Hall
on the campus of Bradley University​

​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.