News — World Affairs Seminar

WAS 2023

The 2023 World Affairs Seminar, held June 24 – June 30, 2023, at Carroll University, will focus on Climate Change. Register today!

Preparing for WAS 2022

A welcome message from our program director, Stuart Schmidt, emailed to delegates, as well as families and sponsors. Highlights include important arrival information and COVID-19 protocols.

World Affairs Seminar to Go Virtual for 2021

The Board of Directors of the World Affairs Seminar, in a unanimous vote, has determined that the 2021 World Affairs Seminar “Cities: Urban Life in a Changing World” will be 100% virtual. The decision was based on concerns for the health and well-being of delegates, staff, and faculty, according to Tom Plantenberg, Executive Director.

WAS 2021

by WAS Staff | Sep 13, 2019 | News

Urban Life in a Changing WorldJune 19-25, 2021Cities: Urban Life in a Changing WorldFor the first time in human history, more people live in cities and urban areas than in other environments. Some would say this is a natural course for humanity. Since our first...

WAS 2019 Congratulations from Rotary PDG Jeffrey Reed

by WAS Staff | Jun 29, 2019 | News, WAS 2019

A letter from Rotary District 6270 Past District Governor and World Affairs Seminar Board Member, Jeffrey Reed, regarding the 2019 World Affairs Seminar.

Seminar Statement of Clarification

by WAS Staff | Jun 25, 2019 | News, WAS 2019

A statement from the World Affairs Seminar regarding the 2019 seminar.

WAS 2019 Diplomacy Exercise: Cyberwarfare & Election Influencing

by WAS Staff | Jun 21, 2019 | News

Conflict Overview For the people of Abrad, the right to vote is a core principle that many believe to be a basic democratic right that should be protected, promoted, and practiced. As a nonpartisan representative democracy, the nation of Abrad holds an election for...

Welcome WAS 2019 Counselors!

by WAS Staff | May 30, 2019 | News

A welcome letter to the counselors and staff of the 2019 World Affairs Seminar on The Promise & Perils of Social Media. See you in June!

Welcome WAS 2019 Delegates!

by WAS Staff | May 30, 2019 | News

A welcome letter to the delegates of the 2019 World Affairs Seminar on The Promise & Perils of Social Media. See you in June!

Seminar Agenda 2019

by Jake Oster | Apr 18, 2019 | WAS 2018

See the full updated agenda for the 2018 World Affairs Seminar on INNOVATION, complete with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, field trips, and more!