Germany: 20-Year Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
John Stark, American Association of Teachers of German
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The Role of Religions in Peace-Making
Panel discussion: Lisa Killinger, Muslim, World Affairs Council Quad-Cities
Linda Golden, Jewish, community leader
Ron Quay, Christian, Quad-Cities Churches United
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Russia: Its Culture and People
Anastassia Zvoryguina, Russian native
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Rising Global Powers: The New Reality
Vlad Sambaiew, president of the Stanley Foundation, will
discuss India, China and other rising world powers.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The True Colombia
Elsa Botero-Bolet, Colombian native
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Afghanistan: Are We at Last on the Right Path?
Dr. Thomas Gouttierre, Dean of International Studies
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Canada and the U.S.: World’s Largest Trade, Energy and Security Partnership
Georges Rioux, Consul General of Canada
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Free programs are at 7 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Bettendorf Library.

The programs are sponsored by the World Community Institute and the World Affairs Council of the Quad-Cities. The series is supported by a grant from Riverboat Development Authority and individual contributions. For more information, call
563-355-4390 or 309-792-3131. Visit our website at www.wacquadcities.org.

Past programs include:

Life and Traditions of Morocco

Inside South Africa Today

Transboundary Rivers: Watersheds of International Collaboration

Spain After Franco

The Real People: American Indian Culture

Olympics Ambassador Project

Keeping Tabs on China’s Rise

The Root Causes of Tension between Islam and the West

Muslim Women of the Middle East: Faith and Culture

Beyond Fear: American’s Role in an Uncertain World

Mexico: What You Don’t Know – Facts and Myths

Life in Togo, Africa: Nature and People

Avoiding a Dangerous Nuclear Era: The Future of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy

Healing Hands in South America: Healthcare Missions to Brazil and Ecuador

Programs are at 7 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Bettendorf Library.
There is no admission charge.