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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.

Social Media Seminar set for June 22-28, 2019

by WAS Staff | Nov 1, 2018 | Email Blast, News, WAS 2019

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Take advantage of the Early Bird discount before February 28, 2019 to receive an additional $50 discount per student.

VIDEO: Innovation – 2018 Seminar Recap

by WAS Staff | Jun 28, 2018 | Video, WAS 2018

Week-in-review video from 2018 seminar on Innovation.

RI President 18-19 Barry Rassin Addresses 2018 Seminar

by WAS Staff | Jun 23, 2018 | News, Video, WAS 2018

Thanks to technology and innovation, 2018-19 Rotary International President, Barry Rassin, addressed the 2018 World Affairs Seminar during the opening ceremony.

Innovation, 2018 Seminar Kicks off Saturday, June 23

by WAS Staff | Jun 11, 2018 | Email Blast, News, WAS 2018

Innovation takes many shapes. Technology is sometimes the most apparent, but innovation in Education, Employment & Economy, Art & Recreation, Health, Safety, Sanitation, Transportation, Energy, Food and Water. These areas and more will be available...

Seminar Agenda 2018

by WAS Staff | Jun 6, 2018 | 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!

WAS 2018 Keynote Speakers

by WAS Staff | May 23, 2018 | News, WAS 2018

A listing of the keynote speakers for the 2018 World Affairs Seminar, on “Innovation: Shaping the World You Will Inherit”, held June 23-29 at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI.

Rotary World Affairs “Innovation” Youth Seminar Promotes Rotary Values

by WAS Staff | May 1, 2018 | Email Blast, News, WAS 2018

When RI President Ian Riseley opened the 2017 World Affairs Seminar (WAS) last June he inspired over 300 high school age delegates from 36 nations to go out and change the world they will inherit. As the 2018 Seminar draws near, we expect an even greater...

Kiwanis Hall of Fame Award

by WAS Staff | Mar 5, 2018 | News

Last week, the World Affairs Seminar was recognized by Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee with the Kiwanis Hall of Fame Award. This award is given to an organization that “clearly demonstrates its commitment to the long term betterment of the Milwaukee Community, enhancing the lives of its citizens, visitors and guests.”

Volunteers Needed!

by WAS Staff | Feb 12, 2018 | News

Calling Green Bay, Sheboygan, & Milwaukee regional alumni! WAS is needing YOUR help with an upcoming photoshoot. We are needing volunteers to model WAS t-shirts for an upcoming project. Sign up & tell us that you are interested today!

Contest Winners Announced

by WAS Staff | Feb 9, 2018 | News

We asked our delegates to share their World Affairs Seminar story! Several recent delegates shared some impressive videos with us, telling us about their experience & take-away. We are excited to announce our contest winners, each receiving partial sponsorships for their local Rotary Clubs.

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