News — World Affairs Seminar

Brock is Back: Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Donations

Brock is back! The Dale Brock Scholarship Fund, our flagship Fund for assisting worthy students to participate in World Affairs Seminar, is back in operation. The Brock Fund, created in Dale’s memory after his passing, makes it possible for high-school students who...

Registration Now Open for WAS 2024

A Message from our Executive Director: Together, we prepare tomorrow’s leaders to advance peace through understanding. With registration now open for WAS 2024, we welcome you to return as a sponsor for next year’s edition.

WAS 2023

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

WAS is hiring! (POSITION FILLED)

by WAS Staff | Jan 2, 2020 | News

The World Affairs Seminar is seeking a part-time Office Manager/Registrar in West Allis, WI. Perfect for a self-directed individual whose schedule requires a high level of flexibility!

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 Stuart Schmidt | 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!