Saturday, May 17
WHO: The Southern Center for International Studies – Young Professionals
WHAT: Conference “Globalization and Emerging Economies”
WHERE: Goizueta Business School, Emory University, 1300 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Ga 30322
WHEN: 7.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
COST: SCIS members: $75, non-members: $85. Evening program only: SCIS members: $35,
non-members: $40
RSVP: Register online at www.scisyp.org/2008conference
Ongoing
WHO: Zoo Atlanta, The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International and Eco-Cell
WHAT: “Recycle Your Old Cell Phones for Gorilla Conservation.” Bring your old cell phones to the Atlanta Zoo or mail them to Cell Phone Recycling Program, Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315. For each cell phone received, a donation will be made to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.
MORE INFO: Visit www.zooatlanta.org/conservation_recycle_cell.htm
Sunday, February 3 - Sunday, May 11
WHO: Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
WHAT: Exhibition “Before and After Gauguin: The Art of Printmaking in Brittany 1740 to 1940”
WHERE: The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30319
WHEN: Tuesday through Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Guided tours on Sundays: 2 p.m.
COST: General admission: $10. Seniors and students: $5. Museum members, university community and children under 12: free.
MORE INFO: Visit www.oglethorpe.edu
Now through Sunday, May 11
WHO: The Horizon Theater
WHAT: “In Darfur”, a play by Winter Miller. In the hunt for a human interest story that will break the silence on the crisis in Darfur, a New York Times reporter’s life becomes intertwined with an aid worker’s mission to save lives and a Darfuri woman’s quest for safety at a refugee camp. Their own lives are put at risk trying to escape and bring this searing story of urgency and international significance to light to the world.
WHERE: The Horizon Theater, Euclid and Austin Avenues in Little Five Points
WHEN: Wednesday-Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 8.30 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m. Saturday 4/19 and 5/3: 3 p.m.
COST: $15 - $30
MORE INFO: Call (404) 584-7450 or visit www.horizontheatre.com
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May
Wednesday, May 7
WHO: Emory Center for Lifelong Learning
WHAT: Professional Education Classes Communications “China Insider: Ten Secrets to Successful Business in China” with Vicki Flier Hudson, Cross Cultural Trainer
WHERE: Emory Briarcliff Campus
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COST: $345
RSVP: Register online at http://cll.web.emory.edu/classes.cfm?cla=-2043297507&pt=3
Wednesday, May 7
WHO: Georgia Council for International Visitors and the Istanbul Center
WHAT: Global Lunch Forum “Understanding Turkey’s Foreign Policy” with Ambassador Ahmet Oktay Aksoy, Former Turkish Ambassador in Helsinki, Amman, and Stockholm and Ambassador Osman Resat Arim, Former Turkish Ambassador in Berlin, Beijing, and Amman
WHERE: Istanbul Center, 1349 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1010, Atlanta, Ga 30309
WHEN: 12 p.m. – 1.15 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact Ashley Mastin at (404) 832-5560 (x.13)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
WHO: The Atlanta Press Club
WHAT: “Meet Atlanta Braves New GM”
WHEN: 11.30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
WHERE: The Commerce Club, 34 Broad Street, 16th Floor, Atlanta, Ga 30303
RSVP: Email ehudson@atlpressclub.org or visit www.atlantapressclub.org
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
WHO: Southern Center for International Studies Young Professionals
WHAT:
Young Professionals Social at Front Page News
WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
WHERE: Front Page News, 351 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30307
RSVP: Visit
http://southerncenter.org/young_professionals.html or email
register@scis.org.
Thursday, May 8
WHO: The Atlanta Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany and the Southern Center for International Studies
WHAT: In Dialogue Discussion “Expectations of the President: A View from Berlin” with Dr. John Hulsman, Alfred von Oppenheim Scholar in Residence, German Council on Foreign Relations
WHERE: SCIS, 320 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Ga 30305
WHEN: Registration and reception: 5.30 p.m. Program: 6 p.m.
COST: SCIS Young Professionals: $10. IIF, SCIS and ACG members: $15. Non-members: $20. Full-time faculty and students: free
RSVP: Register online at www.scis.org or email register@scis.org
Thursday, May 8
WHO: Young Executives Committee of the German American Chamber of Commerce - South
WHAT: “European Social Mixer”
WHERE: Aiko, 128 East Andrews Drive NW, Atlanta, Ga 30305
WHEN: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
COST: YEC, International Chamber and EuroCircle members: $5. Non-members: $20.
RSVP: Register online at www.yecsouth.com or email yec@gaccsouth.com
Friday, May 9
WHO: The Brazilian Consulate and World Vision
WHAT: "Be a Blessing to a Child" with His Excellency Adalnio Ganem, Ambassador of Brazil
WHERE: Brazilian Consulate - One Alliance Center, 35OO Lenox Road, Atlanta, Ga 30326
WHEN: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
RSVP: Contact Iva Norris at ivanorris@cs.com
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Friday, May 9
WHO: Alliance Française d’Atlanta and Goethe-Zentrum
WHAT: “Europe Day” with guest of honor Angelo Pangratis, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States
WHERE: Goethe-Zentrum/German Cultural Center, 1197 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Ga 30361
WHEN: 7 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact the German Cultural Center at (404) 892-2388
Sunday, May 11
WHO: Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University
WHAT: “Tea with Mummy”
WHERE: Reception Hall, Carlos Museum at Emory University
WHEN: 4 p.m.
COST: Members: $15 for children, $20 for adults. Non-members: $20 for children, $25 for adults. (Fee includes admission to Lost Kingdoms of the Nile and the permanent collections)
RSVP: Call the Museum at (404) 727-0519
Wednesday, May 14
WHO: The American Israel Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “7th Annual Eagle Star Awards Gala: Celebrating a Stellar Bi-national Partnership”
WHERE: Delta Air Lines Inc., 1030 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga 30320
WHEN: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
COST: Tickets: $75.
MORE INFO: For more details on schedule, sponsorship opportunities and fees visit www.eaglestargala.com
Saturday, May 17
WHO: The Southern Center for International Studies – Young Professionals
WHAT: Conference “Globalization and Emerging Economies”
WHERE: Goizueta Business School, Emory University, 1300 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Ga 30322
WHEN: 7.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
COST: SCIS members: $75, non-members: $85. Evening program only: SCIS members: $35,
non-members: $40
RSVP: Register online at www.scisyp.org/2008conference
Thursday, May 22
WHO: The McCart Group
WHAT: “OSHA 10-Hour ‘Competent Person’ Training” presented by Chris Mancillas, CIH
WHERE: Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Ga 30339
WHEN: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Register online at www.mccart.com
MORE INFO: Course attendees will be certified OSHA "competent persons" and receive 10 CE credits from the Georgia Insurance Department.
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August
Saturday, August 23
WHO: World Trade Center - Atlanta
WHAT: “The Governor’s International Awards Gala”
WHERE: SunTrust Plaza Garden Offices Atrium, 303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 6.30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
COST: Members: $150. Non-members: $175
RSVP: Contact Lilia Postolachi at (404) 813-6672 or by email at lilia@wtcatlanta.com
November
Thursday, November 20
WHO: The French-American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “Beaujolais Nouveau 2008”
WHERE: Au Pied de Cochon, 3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30326
WHEN: 5.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
COST: Members: $35. Non-members: $45. Students: $25. At the door: $55. Buy 9 tickets and get 1 free.
RSVP: Contact the French Chamber at (404) 846-2500 or register online at www.facc-atlanta.com
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