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International Relations Council The International Relations Council strengthens Kansas City's global perspective.

So…Global Honors Evening was pretty fun.Last night, the IRC welcomed an incredible collection of community members for o...
09/25/2026

So…Global Honors Evening was pretty fun.

Last night, the IRC welcomed an incredible collection of community members for our annual Global Honors Evening at the Kansas City Art Institute. Honored at the event was Amb. Douglas Lute, Guadalupe Centers, the KC Current, and Académie Lafayette graduate and current UMKC student Miriam Akhtar. It was a beautiful evening, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our sponsors

Gold: Stinson LLP, Jennifer C. Owen + Brad Cox, Linda Trout
Silver: Benny + Edith Lee, Holly Nielsen
Bronze: Daniel + Hiba Assyia, Christopher Whelan

W**e Donated by Doug Frost, Flowers by Craig Sole Designs

Photos taken by Stephen Slaughter

Musicians
Roger Wilder (Piano)
Forest Stewart (Bass)

Global Honors Planning Committee
Jennifer Owen (Chair), Dasha Lyeshchenko,
Sarah Rababy, Stephen Slaughter

09/10/2026

Global Honors Evening is the night to celebrate Kansas City’s global community. In 2026 we will be recognizing Amb. Douglas Lute, KC Current, Guadalupe Centers and Academie Lafayette student Miriam Akhtar. Thursday, September 24 at the Kansas City Art Institute. Get your tickets here: https://www.irckc.org/what-we-do/irc-events-calendar/ =1742&wid=2201

09/05/2026

What does diplomacy look like when countries navigate complex relationships across regions?

The International Relations Council of Kansas City was honored to welcome Mr. Zaman Mehdi, Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago, for a thoughtful conversation on U.S.–Pakistan relations, diplomacy, and regional affairs, moderated by Ted Craig.

A special thank you to Consul General Mehdi and his team for joining us from Chicago and sharing their time and insights with the Kansas City community. 🇵🇰🇺🇸
Stay tuned for a short interview with Mr. Mehdi coming soon to our YouTube channel!

We hope to see you at this year's Global Honors Evening! Thursday, September 24 at the Kansas City Art Institute. This e...
09/03/2026

We hope to see you at this year's Global Honors Evening! Thursday, September 24 at the Kansas City Art Institute. This evening celebrates those in the KC community and beyond who contribute to our vibrant international landscape. This year's awardees include Douglas Lute (Former US Amb. to NATO), KC Current, Guadalupe Centers, and Miriam Akhtar. You may register at https://www.irckc.org/what-we-do/irc-events-calendar/ =1742&wid=2201

We want to thank & recognize our sponsors for Global Honors Evening, taking place three weeks from Thursday!Our Gold Spo...
09/02/2026

We want to thank & recognize our sponsors for Global Honors Evening, taking place three weeks from Thursday!

Our Gold Sponsors: Stinson LLP , Linda Trout, and Jennifer Owen & Brad Cox of

Our Silver Sponsors: Benny & Edith Lee + Holly Nielsen

Our Bronze Sponsors: Daniel & Hiba Assyia + Christopher Whelan

To get your tickets today, visit the link in the comments!

Tonight's Southeast Asia & Oceania Roundtable, originally scheduled for tonight at 6:30PM, has been postponed until a fu...
08/31/2026

Tonight's Southeast Asia & Oceania Roundtable, originally scheduled for tonight at 6:30PM, has been postponed until a further date to be confirmed in the coming days. We apologize for the inconvenience!

POV: You just checked the weather report and realized the Ethnic Enrichment Festival won't feel like it's being held on ...
08/20/2026

POV: You just checked the weather report and realized the Ethnic Enrichment Festival won't feel like it's being held on the surface of the sun this year!

THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT
(stop by the irc booth and say hi)

08/19/2026

announcing our October leture program!

Students all across the Kansas City metro have been thrilled to learn about how many differently global opportunities ar...
08/18/2026

Students all across the Kansas City metro have been thrilled to learn about how many differently global opportunities are at their fingertips with their next step thanks for the Your Global Future College & Career Fair!

We are SO grateful & thankful for Avila University for partnering with the IRC on Your Global Future 2026, allowing us to expand the fair into an event for high school AND college students!

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300 E. 39th Street Suite 4M
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+19132133007

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