Upcoming MIC, Year of France and Cosponsored Events
MIC's Year of France: Alliance Française Open House
Saturday, September 11; 12:00 noon - 3:00 PM
As MIC prepares to celebrate France at our gala benefit next June, we encourage all MIC members interested in France to attend Alliance Française's annual open house in their historic North Loop office. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the mission of Alliance Française, as well as sample their French language classes and even observe a French cooking demo.
Where: 113 N First Street, Minneapolis
For more information: Visit Alliance Française's website
International Trade Networking Cocktail
Tuesday, September 14; 5:30 - 7:30 P
Topic: ExporTech, a "how-to" program that assists companies in developing customized international growth plans to introduce or expand companies in global markets.
Speaker: Lynn Shelton, Enterprise Minnesota
Where: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 35 S 7th Street, Minneapolis
Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 per person at the door (includes appetizer buffet and two beverage tickets).
Advance registration requested online or call 612.625.4421
Member Reception with IVLP Visitors
Tuesday, September 21; 6:00 - 7:30 P
A private reception for MIC Members with State Department-sponsored visiting professionals here on a program examining Energy Security for the Future.
Where: Park Midway Bank, 2300 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
Cost: FREE, open to current MIC members in good standing only. Space is limited; new members are especially encouraged to attend. Advance registration required
3rd Annual Great Decisions Conference
Friday, October 15; 8:30 A - 4:30 P
Great Decisions: Emerging Trends in U.S. Foreign Policy
Where: TIES Conference Center, 1667 N Snelling Avenue, St. Paul
Keynote speaker: Tom Hanson, foreign affairs consultant
Luncheon speaker: Consul Ana Luisa Fajer Flores, Consulate of Mexico, St. Paul
Cost: (includes breakfast and lunch)
By September 30: Early bird $30
After September 30: MIC members $35, non-members $45
Special group rate until October 8: $30 per person for 5 or more
Non-Violent Conflict Resolution Initiatives
Sunday, October 10; 2:30 - 4:00 P
Havel Symposium
Speakers: Dr. Lisa Schirch and former St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington
Where: House of Hope Church, Summit Avenue, St. Paul
Cost: FREE
For more information: Visit www.hohchurch.org
México-Minnesota Day
Wednesday, October 27; 8:30 A - 2:00 P
Building Successful Relationships
An informative conference designed to enhance bilateral trade and collaboration, and highlight opportunities between Minnesota and México in the medical and healthcare industry.
Where: Medtronic CRDM Campus, 8200 Coral Sea Street NE, Mounds View
Registration: Coming soon at www.exportminnesota.com
For more information: Contact Barbara Mattson, Minnesota Trade Office, 651.259.7490 or barbara.mattson@state.mn.us
10th WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Supporting MIC's K-12 Education Program
Friday, October 29; 7:00-9:30 P
Where: McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota (directions)
Cost: $250/team or $35/person ($140/student team or $20/student)
Registration and payment in advance is REQUIRED! Priority registration opens for MIC members only on Monday, August 9, and to the general public on Thursday, September 9.
Click HERE to register, click HERE for information about the game, and visit MIC's Facebook page for practice questions.
The Great Game: Afghanistan
Wednesdays-Sundays, September 29 - October 17
The Guthrie Theater is presenting The Great Game: Afghanistan, an acclaimed theatrical production exploring Afghan culture and history in an enthralling three-part event.
Each part of the trilogy is made up of four one-act plays, each by a different playwright, each exploring a critical period of modern Afghan history.
Part 1: Invasions and Independence, covers the years from 1842 to 1930
Part 2: Communism, the Mujahideen and the Taliban, covers 1979 to 1996
Part 3: Enduring Freedom, covers the years from 1996 to the present
When: Each part will be presented on separate evenings at 7:30 PM and consecutively on weekends at 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:30 PM.
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Cost: $30-120 (multiple options available between single part and complete three-part cycle). Call the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224 and quote “A: Partner” to save 15% on single part tickets (single part tickets are available Wed – Fri.) Not valid online, with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. Handling fees may apply.
Afghanistan: The Challenge of Human Rights
Monday, October 11; 7:30 P
A panel discussion on Afghanistan related to Part 3 of The Great Game: Afghanistan moderated by Joe Dowling (complete slate of panelists TBA)
Presented by the Guthrie Theater; cosponsored by the Minnesota International Center, The Advocates for Human Rights, Americans for UNFPA, and the Human Rights Program at the University of Minnesota
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Cost: Details TBA
Member Reception with IVLP Visitors
Monday, November 1; 5:30 - 7:30 P
A private reception for MIC members with State Department-sponsored visiting professionals here on a program examining the media (Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists), co-hosted with the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (UMN), the China Center (UMN) and the Asian-American Journalists Association.
Where: Radisson Plaza Hotel, 35 S 7th Street, Minneapolis
Cost: FREE, open to MIC members in good standing only.
Advance registration required. Available soon
Culture through Cuisine: Afghanistan
Monday, November 8: 6:30 - 8:30 P
A private dinner for MIC members at Da Afghan Restaurant in Bloomington. A buffet-style, prix-fixe menu of authentic, homemade Afghan food will be served, and information about the country's history and culture will be presented. Price includes meal, dessert and coffee/tea. Alcohol, soft drinks and specialty teas available for purchase.
Where: Da Afghan Restaurant, 929 West 80th Street, Bloomington
Cost: $35, open to MIC members in good standing only. Space is limited.
Advance registration and payment required. Available soon.
World Affairs Councils of America National Conference
Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5
U.S. Foreign Policy: Into the Next Decade
Invited and confirmed speakers include:
Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
General James L. Jones, Jr., USMC (Ret.), National Security Advisor to President Obama
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secretary General, NATO
Ambassador Richard Williamson, Former U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan
Jim Zarroli, Business Reporter, NPR
For more details: Visit the WACA website
MIC's Year of France: A History of the Cannes Film Festival
Friday, November 12
Join journalist and author Olivier Barrot to learn about the history of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Where: Time and location to be determined.
For more information: Visit the Alliance Française website
MIC Member Discounts
Cultural Proficiency Workshops
MIC members continue to save 10% on workshops exploring American Indian, Somali, Latino, Hmong and Ethiopian cultures, all taught by representatives of each culture. These workshops are a terrific way to learn more about Minnesota's increasingly international population and build your confidence in intercultural communication. Visit the Neighborhood House website for the schedule. To receive the 10% MIC discount, contact Tiffany Rivera-Prescott at 651.789.2513.
Save the Dates ...
International Trade Networking Cocktails
in conjunction with the U.S. Commercial Service and the District Export Council
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Topics: To be confirmed
Where: Radisson Plaza Hotel, downtown Minneapolis
When: 5:30 - 7:30 P
Academic WorldQuest Competition for High Schools
Friday, February 4
Where: McNamara Alumni Center
MIC on TV
on TPT HD
Twin Cities Public Television broadcasts past MIC programs on its HDTV Channel
For details please visit the Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) website
China & the U.S.: An Evolving Relationship
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 8:00 P and 9:00 P
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:00 A and 3:00 A
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 8:00 A and 9:00 A
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:00 P and 3:00 P
Conflict Resolution: Swedish and Norwegian Experiences
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 8:00 P
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 2:00 A
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 8:00 A
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 2:00 P
Beyond Diplomacy: The Vital Alliance Between Britain and the U.S.
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 10:00 P
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 4:00 A
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10:00 A
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 4:00 P
Democracy in South Africa
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 9:00 P
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 3:00 A
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 9:00 A
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 3:00 P
French Perspective: Prospects for Transatlantic Relations
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:00 P
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 4:00 A
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 10:00 A
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 4:00 P
To register for an MIC Event,
click on the registration link.
For additional program information, such as speaker bios, see the World Affairs Media Kit
For more information
or to register for Cosponsored Events,
click on the relevant link.
Please note that MIC does NOT take registration for cosponsored events.
Registration, if necessary, is handled by the presenting organization.
