{"id":67501,"date":"2021-09-02T12:02:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T16:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=67501"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:49:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T20:49:55","slug":"middle-east-russia-mexico-on-iafs-fall-slate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=67501","title":{"rendered":"Middle East, Russia, Mexico on IAF\u2019s fall slate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"AlignImageRight\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/d16ede880a0a00b859117f043222703aIAF-Damon-Sept-16-2021-1.png\" alt=\"IAF speaker Arwa Damon of CNN\" width=\"400\" height=\"197\" \/>TRAVERSE CITY \u2014 Northwestern Michigan College\u2019s International Affairs Forum will kick off its fall lecture series on Sept. 16 with \u201cMiddle East: War, Women and Struggle\u201d featuring CNN senior international correspondent and Middle East specialist Arwa Damon.<\/p>\n<p>Damon has spent much of 2021 reporting from Iraq and Syria. Her award-winning reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Syria has proven to be essential, helping viewers understand the human toll of the ongoing conflict. Damon is president and co-founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief, and Assistance (INARA), a non-profit that \u201cprovides life-altering medical care for children from conflict areas who have catastrophic injuries or illnesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Damon\u2019s appearance will be livestreamed with a moderator on stage in Milliken Auditorium starting at 6 p.m. Audience members may stream directly to their own device ($10 suggested donation) or watch the livestream in person at Milliken Auditorium (tickets $15 at the door).<\/p>\n<p>The fall season continues with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oct. 21: \u201cRussia: Conflict, Cooperation or Containment?\u201d featuring Vanessa Acker, head of political unit, office of Russian Affairs, U.S. State Department. 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Nov. 16: \u201cMexico: Migration, Trafficking and Trade\u201d featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina Anthony Wayne. 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Livestream links and ticket details for in-person lectures will be shared at tciaf.com when available. The IAF is also welcoming new members for the 2021-22 season. Membership starts at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and includes in-person and livestream access to all regular season events. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at <a title=\"(link opens new window)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tciaf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TCIAF.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Release date: SEPTEMBER 2, 2021<\/h3>\n<h2>For more information:<\/h2>\n<p>Alex Tank<br \/>\nIAF Communications &amp; Events Program Officer<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:atank@nmc.edu\">atank@nmc.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(231) 995-1844<\/p>\n<div id=\"nondiscrimination-notice\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>\u00a0NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE<\/p>\n<address>Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/policies\/non-discrimination\/index.html\">nmc.edu\/non-discrimination<\/a><\/address>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVERSE CITY \u2014 Northwestern Michigan College\u2019s International Affairs Forum will kick off its fall lecture series on Sept. 16 with \u201cMiddle East: War, Women and Struggle\u201d featuring CNN senior international correspondent and Middle East specialist Arwa Damon. 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