• Consul Luncheon featuring Former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Arun K. Singh

    Frederik Meijer Gardens 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Please join us for a dialogue with Arun K. Singh, former Indian ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Arun Singh has extensive experience across the globe, including as India’s Ambassador […]

    $50.00 – $500.00
  • Annual Meeting of Members, June 11th

    Varnum 333 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (the “Council”) will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 5:30 […]

  • Vandenburg Prize with Ambassador Nicholas Burns

    Frederik Meijer Gardens 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

      Vandenberg Prize with Nicholas Burns, Ambassador of the United States to China June 18 @ 12:00-1:45 P.M.   Vandenberg Award Recipient: Nicholas Burns, U.S. ambassador to China (2021-2025)   […]

    $175.00
  • Global Mixer: Dinner at RAK Thai

    RAK Thai at the Downton Market 435 Ionia Ave, SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Join us and RAK Proprietors Blon and Christine Hang for a unique educational and culinary experience, where we will learn and taste elevated Thai cuisine surrounded by an international ambiance. […]

    $40.00
  • Bridges Across the Pacific: South Korea and the U.S. Today

    Recital Hall, Covenant Fine Arts Center 1795 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI

    As the world changes and the Indo-Pacific region becomes more important than ever, the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) remains a key ingredient for […]

    Free
  • Global Mixer: Japanese Movies

    Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    For the month of October, we invite you to explore the world of Japanese genre movies with two upcoming films: Join us at the Wealthy Theatre on Monday, October 6 […]

  • Covering Global Health: A Journalist’s Perspective with NPR’s Fatma Tanis

    Kentwood Branch (Richard L. Root), Kent District Library 4950 Breton Rd SE,, Kentwood, MI, United States

    Join us for an engaging evening with NPR international correspondent Fatma Tanis as she shares powerful stories from the front lines of global health. Drawing from her reporting around the […]

    Free
  • Behind the Breakthroughs: Changing Communities with Dr. Peter Jones, Van Andel Institute

    Kentwood Branch (Richard L. Root), Kent District Library 4950 Breton Rd SE,, Kentwood, MI, United States

    From lifesaving vaccines to groundbreaking cancer treatments, medical research institutions are at the heart of health innovation, with benefits that extend well beyond the medical breakthroughs. Focusing on Grand Rapids’ […]

    Free
  • WACA National Conference

    Park Hyatt Hotel, Washington, D.C. 1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, United States

    The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce the 2025 National Conference: The World, On Balance. For more than a century, World Affairs Councils have been a trusted […]

  • WorldQuest 2026

    Küsterer Brauhaus 642 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Join us  for dinner and a fun and entertaining international trivia contest held every year with college, corporate and community teams competing. Prizes will be given to the top three […]

    $50.00 – $400.00
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