Conference on World Affairs sessions you don’t want to miss
Join the Conference on World Affairs April 9–12Ìýto engage in dynamic discussions about international concerns that will shape the future. From AI and global equity to climate change and leadership, explore the themes that matter most to you at CWA.Ìý
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Choose from more than 25 panels that explore the climate’s impact on urban planning, employment, food production and other aspects of daily life. Panelists will also consider how journalism and the arts affect public perception of a changing climate, ways peopleÌýcan helpÌýand much more.Ìý
Unsure of what to attend? Here are selected panels, curated with you in mind!
Student selections
How I Built This: Immersive Experiences, Street Art, Drones and Stages
ÌýÌýApril 10
ÌýÌý3–4:10 p.m.
ÌýÌýUMC West Ballroom
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What’s So Funny?
ÌýÌýApril 11
ÌýÌý12–1:10 p.m.
ÌýÌýUMC East Ballroom
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Should TikTok Be on the Chopping Block?
ÌýÌýApril 12
ÌýÌýNoon–1:10 p.m.
ÌýÌýUMC Center BallroomÌý
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Getting Out of the Way: Empowering Youth to Take on Global Change
ÌýÌýApril 11
ÌýÌý10:30–11:40 a.m.
ÌýÌýMacky Auditorium
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What’s Next for College Athletes? Discussion on Name, Image, Likeness
ÌýÌýApril 10
ÌýÌý10:30–11:40 a.m.
ÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
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Community selections
Psychedelics: Science, Therapy, and Policy
ÌýÌýApril 10
ÌýÌýNoon–1:10 p.m.
ÌýÌýUMC West Ballroom
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Fox vs. CNN vs. The People
ÌýÌýApril 10
ÌýÌý10:30–11:40 a.m.
ÌýÌýUMC 235
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Apocalypse Now: The Real Big Threats to Humanity
ÌýÌýApril 10
ÌýÌý9–10:10 a.m.
ÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
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Register to attend
View the full schedule, thenÌýselectÌýthe panels you're interested in attending as part of the registration form.
Get involved
Want to go deeper? Round out your experience as a CWAÌývolunteer. There are many ways to get involved, whether you want to help year-round or during conference week. Sign up toÌývolunteer.
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