Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Montana,
a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering
understanding and engagement in international affairs.
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Mission: The Council, founded in 2000, enables Montanans to appreciate the relationship of foreign policy and international issues to their lives in the Rockies. The Council offers opportunities to better understand world events through people-to-people diplomacy, distinguished speakers, overseas visits, and educational outreach programs. As globalization reaches into all corners of the Big Sky, the Council seeks to help educate citizens about their increased political, economic, and cultural integration into the world community. We invite you to join us, and we appreciate your support and interest. 

***Hellgate H.S. Wins Academic WorldQuest 2010!!***

More information & pictures coming soon!!

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Community Discussion

Women in Today’s Afghanistan

with Fahima Vorgetts

Fahima Vorgetts, of the organizations Women for Afghan Women and the Afghan Women’s Fund, will discuss the contemporary role of women in today’s Afghanistan. Having grown up in Afghanistan, Ms. Vorgetts has dedicated her life to the cause of women’s empowerment there through education, literacy, school building, and health. Her community discussion will be an informative look into the lives of these women, documenting the many struggles and ongoing effort for progress.  

When: Wednesday, March 24th at 7 p.m.
Where: Hellgate High School Auditorium, 900 S. Higgins Ave
Price: Free and open to the public!

Community Discussion

Jazz and Diplomacy

with Curtis Sandberg, PhD

Curtis Sandberg, Vice President for the Arts, Meridian International Center and Curator of Jam Session, America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World, will visit Missoula and offer a program discussing the impact of the jazz program to America’s cultural diplomacy during the Cold War and beyond. Dr. Sandberg will also discuss Meridian and the State Department’s ongoing efforts to increase public diplomacy.

This event is in conjunction with Jam Session, a partnership with the Montana Museum of Art and Culture and program sponsors: First Interstate Bank, Montana Public Radio, and UM Mansfield Center.

When: Wednesday, April 14th at 7 p.m.
Where: Masquer Theater, PAR/TV Bldg, UM Campus
Price: Free and open to the public!

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Holter Museum Exhibit

Magic Carpets: Tribal Sofras from Turkey  >  Jan. 19th – April 4th
Join Burcu Kinay and Murat Cabuk, Turkish calligraphy and ebru (marbled paper) artists, for Turkish hospitality, food, and craft workshops. Lectures on rugs and art will also be held during the exhibition.
For more information, see the Holter Museum website.

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Photos

Check out new photos of our Distinguished Speaker event last Fall with Dalia Mogahed,
executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies.

Academic WorldQuest Winner

Congratulations Hellgate High School, 1st place at Academic WorldQuest!
Pics & information coming soon to our Academic WorldQuest page. 

 Discover Turkey Travel Dates

The Discover Turkey Workshop will be held on April 10th.
We now have a finalized Schedule available, as well as tentative dates for the
Summer Study Tour!  Find these on our Teacher Workshop page.

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Website Editor: Laura Morss