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Connecting Pennsylvania’s capital region to the world!

https://linktr.ee/wacharrisburg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fee867f6-0269-4352-8049-97e472dc43ca WACH is a non-political, non-partisan organization connected to the national network of World Affairs Councils of America.

10/23/2026

Throwback to our summer intern trip to the Susquehanna Art Museum🎨🖼

It was wonderful to explore the works of SoHyun Bae and other incredible artists. A huge thank you to the team at the Museum for this great opportunity and for providing such an in depth tour to our interns!

10/22/2026

Last call for our December China adventure! 🇨🇳✨

Join DENO this December 14–23 for Model UN in Nanchang, cultural discoveries in Hangzhou, and the energy of Shanghai.

🌏 Make friends. Explore China. Grow your global perspective.

DM us for details and registration!

10/19/2026

10 days left to register for our December trip to China📣‼

Disappointed that you missed the opportunity to participate in Canal Cities Model UN over the summer? Here's your chance!

This December, we will be traveling to 3 different cities in China! This trip includes round-trip international airfare, accommodation, three culturally representative meals a day, guided tours, travel insurance, and so much more! 🌟

Not only will you have the opportunity to engage in various cultural immersion activities and view the natural beauty of China, you will be able to do so WORRY-FREE under the guidance and care of multilingual professionals💡

🔗Click the link in our bio to register now!

10/14/2026

‼SAVE THE DATE: WACH's annual MLK Poetry & Storytelling Festival will be held on January 17, 2027

Submissions for the competition will open up in November so keep an eye out for more information, coming soon!

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day from The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg 🌟

10/09/2026

📣Don't forget to join our Informational Zoom Session on Monday if you're interested in participating in the December trip to China‼️

Have any questions about pricing, flights, local tours, or Canal Cities Model UN? This is your chance to ask them!

📩Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link

10/08/2026

🌐 Sept 19, 2026 || Recap of the 2026 International Peace Symposium — Afternoon Session

"Peace or Forever Wars? Reclaiming America's Soft Power and Diplomacy"

📍 Hosted by The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg & the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College

This afternoon session focused on "Global Impact of America's Retreat from Soft Power" with the following panelists:

- Linda Specht, Senior Foreign Service Officer (Ret.), U.S. Department of State
- Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute
- Wilfred Muskens, Program Director, PA Global Business Advisors
- Scott Paul, Director, Peace & Security, Oxfam America

▶️ Watch the full afternoon session now on our YouTube channel!

10/07/2026

Sept 19, 2026 || Recap of the 2026 International Peace Symposium — Morning Session

🕊️ "Peace or Forever Wars? Reclaiming America's Soft Power and Diplomacy"
📍 Hosted by The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg & the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College

The morning panel — "Diplomacy and the Retreat from Soft Power" — brought together:
- Thomas Garrett, President, American Committees on Foreign Relations & Professor, Cornell's Brooks School of Public Policy
- David Weisman, Retired Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
- Dr. Diana Putman, Retired Minister Counselor, USAID
- David Smith, President, Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education

▶️Watch the full morning session now on our YouTube channel!

10/06/2026

Interested in attending our upcoming trip to China? Join the informational Zoom session on Monday, October 12th, for more details! ✈

Led by Gloria Li of DENO International Educational Consultant, Ms. Li will be able to answer questions and help you to better understand all that this exchange will entail!

🔗Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link

10/05/2026

On September 25, our very own Joyce Davis (WACH President and CEO) was a panelist for the discussion, "From NATO's Frontline to the Keystone State: Lithuania and Pennsylvania's Ties".

Fellow panelists included:
H.E. Robertas Kaunas, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania
Major General John Pippy, Adjutant General of PA
PA State Representative Mark Gillen

The panel was moderated by Dr. Torrey Taussig, Director of the Transatlantic Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council.

Dickinson College President John E. Jones and Carlisle Mayor Sean Shultz provided opening remarks.

A tremendous thank you to the team at the Atlantic Council's Transatlantic Security Initiative and Dickinson College for putting together this important event!

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234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.wacharrisburg.org/

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