All U.S. Department of State Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) international exchange programs, including the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) are currently paused until May 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Global Ties U.S. continues to be in close communications with our partners at the Office of International Visitors Read more…
Tributes to James S. Knight were offered by leadership of the World Affairs Council of St. Louis upon news of Mr. Knight’s passing. The only person to be awarded WAC-STL’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Mr. Knight distinguished himself with his dedication to civic leadership and international outreach. “The dear friend of Read more…
The seventh event for this 8 part series sponsored by the University of Missouri at St. Louis at the Ethical Society is on Thursday, April 19th. The topic is: South Africa’s Fragile Democracy The schedule for this event is: 12:00 Noon to 12:15 PM: Introduction of moderator and showing of Read more…
WAC-STL is happy to introduce you to the five interns who are working here this spring semester! Adelaide Kelly Adelaide Kelly is a junior at Saint Louis University. She is studying Anthropology, Spanish, and International Studies. Adelaide is from the Greater Chicagoland area. Before starting with the World Affairs Council, Read more…
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis (WAC-STL) recently named Robert A. Foster as the organization’s new executive director. Foster’s responsibilities include building corporate and individual memberships, as well as overseeing the speaker series and monthly programming. In addition to developing and executing communication strategies, he will supervise the council’s Read more…