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Global Issues

"As we become a city of multicultural values increasingly aware of international affairs — I am confident that the Columbus Council on World Affairs will maintain success in educating the people of central Ohio through the years to come."

– Thomas Hoaglin,
President and CEO – The Huntington

Global Issues Retreat

April 24-26, 2009

A weekend retreat in Ohio’s Hocking Hills presents a chance for international exchange students and local youth to discover each others’ values and beliefs in a peaceful atmosphere.

Hiking, games, and cultural analysis help to build a feeling of unity and common goals. Sessions focused on foreign policy issues are led by experts, but retreat subject matter is not limited to points of political contention; the weekend also serves as an exploration of the world’s traditions.

The Global Issues Retreat provides real-life interaction which exposes students to each others’ unique viewpoints. The event is open to high school students from Central Ohio.

Past Retreats have featured sessions on:

• Cultural Stereotypes in Comedy
• Islam 101
• Global Perspectives on Aging
• Introduction to Swahili
• Japanese Tea Rituals
• Debating "Gitmo" and Abu Ghraib

To register for this year's Retreat, call Stephanie Calondis Geiger at 614-229-4599, ext. 403.