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SUMMARY:Atlanta: Migration\, Mobility\, Asylum in Europe - Major Challenges for the European Integration Process?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Atlanta Warburg Chapter and the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. will host a discussion and luncheon with Prof. Dr. Brigit Glorius\, Associate Professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. \nThere will be no charge for members and a $15 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nRSVP here by October 27. \nProf. Dr. Birgit Glorius works as associate professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. She was trained in Geography\, Geology and Political Sciences at the universities of Erlangen-Nürnberg\, Würzburg and the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a diploma in Human Geography from the University of Würzburg and a doctoral degree from the University of Halle-Wittenberg. Her research interests and majority of publications are in the fields of international migration\, demographic change and geographies of education; most of her research is carried out in Eastern Germany\, Poland\, Bulgaria and the Western Balkans. Recent research projects include refugee reception in Europe\, concentrating on questions of local governance and local reception cultures; effects of the European financial and economic crisis on migratory processes from southern European countries; and return migration of Bulgarian graduates from studies abroad and mechanisms of knowledge transfer. Birgit is frequently asked to give expertise to federal and non-governmental institutions and receives invitations for academic keynotes on issues related to migration\, integration and social cohesion in Europe. \nAbstract: Mobility and migration to and within Europe represent the core of Prof. Glorius’ scholarly work\, and she will present an insight into this topic\, starting from post WWII migration and mobility processes to recent refugee inflows\, followed by the discussion of related questions such as dealing with diversity\, nation building and identity\, security issues\, European solidarity tackling those challenges\, and further development perspectives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/atlanta-migration-mobility-asylum-in-europe-major-challenges-for-the-european-integration-process/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171031T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171031T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171017T184058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T184058Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte: Migration\, Mobility\, Asylum in Europe - Major Challenges for the European Integration Process
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Charlotte Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Professor Dr. Birgit Glorius\, Associate Professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. \nThere is a $15 charge for members and a $25 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nRSVP here by October 30. \nProf. Dr. Birgit Glorius works as associate professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. She was trained in Geography\, Geology and Political Sciences at the universities of Erlangen-Nürnberg\, Würzburg and the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a diploma in Human Geography from the University of Würzburg and a doctoral degree from the University of Halle-Wittenberg. Her research interests and majority of publications are in the fields of international migration\, demographic change and geographies of education; most of her research is carried out in Eastern Germany\, Poland\, Bulgaria and the Western Balkans. Recent research projects include refugee reception in Europe\, concentrating on questions of local governance and local reception cultures; effects of the European financial and economic crisis on migratory processes from southern European countries; and return migration of Bulgarian graduates from studies abroad and mechanisms of knowledge transfer. Birgit is frequently asked to give expertise to federal and non-governmental institutions and receives invitations for academic keynotes on issues related to migration\, integration and social cohesion in Europe. \nAbstract: Mobility and migration to and within Europe represent the core of Prof. Glorius’ scholarly work\, and she will present an insight into this topic\, starting from post WWII migration and mobility processes to recent refugee inflows\, followed by the discussion of related questions such as dealing with diversity\, nation building and identity\, security issues\, European solidarity tackling those challenges\, and further development perspectives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/charlotte-migration-mobility-asylum-in-europe-major-challenges-for-the-european-integration-process/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171023T201209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T201209Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia: Migration\, Mobility\, Asylum in Europe - Major Challenges for the European Integration Process?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Philadelphia Warburg Chapter and the German American Chamber of Commerce\, Philadelphia\, will host a discussion and luncheon with Prof. Dr. Birgit Glorius\, Associate Professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here of to Lauren Konyves (LKonyves@mmwr.com; 215-772-7257) by October 31. \nProf. Dr. Birgit Glorius works as associate professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. She was trained in Geography\, Geology and Political Sciences at the universities of Erlangen-Nürnberg\, Würzburg and the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a diploma in Human Geography from the University of Würzburg and a doctoral degree from the University of Halle-Wittenberg. Her research interests and majority of publications are in the fields of international migration\, demographic change and geographies of education; most of her research is carried out in Eastern Germany\, Poland\, Bulgaria and the Western Balkans. Recent research projects include refugee reception in Europe\, concentrating on questions of local governance and local reception cultures; effects of the European financial and economic crisis on migratory processes from southern European countries; and return migration of Bulgarian graduates from studies abroad and mechanisms of knowledge transfer. Birgit is frequently asked to give expertise to federal and non-governmental institutions and receives invitations for academic keynotes on issues related to migration\, integration and social cohesion in Europe. \nAbstract: Mobility and migration to and within Europe represent the core of Prof. Glorius’ scholarly work\, and she will present an insight into this topic\, starting from post WWII migration and mobility processes to recent refugee inflows\, followed by the discussion of related questions such as dealing with diversity\, nation building and identity\, security issues\, European solidarity tackling those challenges\, and further development perspectives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/philadelphia-migration-mobility-asylum-in-europe-major-challenges-for-the-european-integration-process/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171017T185728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T190001Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis: Migration\, Mobility\, Asylum in Europe - Major Challenges for the European Integration Process?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Minneapolis Warburg Chapter and the Center for German and European Studies at the University of Minnesota will host a discussion with Professor Dr. Birgit Glorius\, Associate Professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nThere is no need to register for this event. \nProf. Dr. Birgit Glorius works as associate professor for Human Geography of East Central Europe at Chemnitz University of Technology. She was trained in Geography\, Geology and Political Sciences at the universities of Erlangen-Nürnberg\, Würzburg and the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a diploma in Human Geography from the University of Würzburg and a doctoral degree from the University of Halle-Wittenberg. Her research interests and majority of publications are in the fields of international migration\, demographic change and geographies of education; most of her research is carried out in Eastern Germany\, Poland\, Bulgaria and the Western Balkans. Recent research projects include refugee reception in Europe\, concentrating on questions of local governance and local reception cultures; effects of the European financial and economic crisis on migratory processes from southern European countries; and return migration of Bulgarian graduates from studies abroad and mechanisms of knowledge transfer. Birgit is frequently asked to give expertise to federal and non-governmental institutions and receives invitations for academic keynotes on issues related to migration\, integration and social cohesion in Europe. \nAbstract: Mobility and migration to and within Europe represent the core of Prof. Glorius’ scholarly work\, and she will present an insight into this topic\, starting from post WWII migration and mobility processes to recent refugee inflows\, followed by the discussion of related questions such as dealing with diversity\, nation building and identity\, security issues\, European solidarity tackling those challenges\, and further development perspectives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/minneapolis-migration-mobility-asylum-in-europe-major-challenges-for-the-european-integration-process/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171023T201740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T201740Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: Angela Merkel\, the Most Powerful Woman in Europe: The Rise of an Extraordinary Politician
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Los Angeles Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Dr. Sebastian Voigt\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich – Berlin. \nThere is a $25 charge for members and a $35 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nPlease note that business casual dress (no jeans) is required.\nRSVP here by November 3. \nSebastian Voigt\, a Doctor of Philosophy\, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich – Berlin\, a Fellow at the Institute for Social Movements in Bochum\, and a Teaching Assistant at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Dr. Voigt has published widely in the field of modern European history. His research interests are labor history\, the history of social democracy and Commmunism\, and the history of antisemitism. He is a recipient of several scholarships\, among others from the Fulbright Foundation and the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes. \nAbstract: The rise of Angel Merkel is still fascinating. Born in the Communist GDR as the daughter of a Lutheran pastor\, she received a Ph.D. in Physics and went on to become the head of the conservative party Christian Democratic Union (CDU)\, which was dominated by West German\, Catholic men. She has been the German Chancellor since 2005\, and though her party’s numbers faltered in the recent German federal election\, her political career is far from over.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/los-angeles-angela-merkel-the-most-powerful-woman-in-europe-the-rise-of-an-extraordinary-politician/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171107T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171025T192632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T192632Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco: Rightwing Populism in Germany: The Rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and the Political Situation after the Bundestagswahl
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The San Francisco Warburg Chapter and the Goethe-Institute will host a discussion and reception with Dr. Sebastian Voigt\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich – Berlin. \nThere will be no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by November 6. \nDr. Sebastian Voigt\, a Doctor of Philosophy\, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich – Berlin\, a Fellow at the Institute for Social Movements in Bochum\, and a Teaching Assistant at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Dr. Voigt has published widely in the field of modern European history. His research interests are labor history\, the history of social democracy and Commmunism\, and the history of antisemitism. He is a recipient of several scholarships\, among others from the Fulbright Foundation and the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes. \nAbstract: In contrast to other European countries\, a right-wing populist party has not been successful in Germany for a long time. However\, in the context of the European economic solidarity measures\, the eurosceptic AfD was founded in 2013. In the following years\, it has managed to get into many state parliaments. The refugee crisis contributed to a further rise of the AfD\, changing the political environment in Germany.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/san-francisco-rightwing-populism-in-germany-the-rise-of-the-alternative-fur-deutschland-afd-and-the-political-situation-after-the-bundestagswahl/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171025T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T193615Z
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SUMMARY:Denver: The Future of the EU after Brexit: Implications for Transatlantic Relations from a German Perspective
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Denver Warburg Chapter and the Denver Council on Foreign Relations will host a discussion and reception with Dr. Jana Puglierin\, Head of the Alfred von Oppenheim Center for European Policy Studies at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). \nThere is a $15 charge and a $25 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nThere will be a cash bar.\nRSVP here by November 6. \nDr. Jana Puglierin is head of the Alfred von Oppenheim Center for European Policy Studies at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). The Oppenheim Center seeks to provide new ideas for the continued development of European foreign\, security\, and defense policy and to give recommendations for Germany’s policies on Europe. Prior to this she was a program officer at the DGAP’s Future Forum Berlin\, temporarily heading the program from October 2013 until August 2014. Before joining DGAP she was an advisor on disarmament\, arms control\, and non-proliferation at the German Bundestag\, where she also worked on matters relating to German and European foreign and security policy. Between 2003 and 2011 she was a research assistant and lecturer to the chair of political science and contemporary history as well as in the program for North American studies at the University of Bonn\, held a teaching post at the University of Chemnitz\, and worked as a researcher at DGAP. Jana is an alumna of the ZEIT Foundation Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius and a member of the extended board of Women in International Security (WIIS.de). She was an associate at Stiftung Neue Verantwortung\, Berlin from October 2010 until October 2011. Jana studied political science\, international and European law\, and sociology at the University of Bonn and at Venice International University. Her doctoral degree was based on a thesis on the life and thought of John H. Herz. \nAbstract: This presentation will cover the future of the European integration process after the German elections with a focus on the role of Germany\, Franco-German relations\, the implications of Brexit on the cohesion of the EU-27\, the common security and defense policy\, and the impact of this process on transatlantic relations from the German point of view.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/denver-the-future-of-the-eu-after-brexit-implications-for-transatlantic-relations-from-a-german-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171026T202243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T202434Z
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SUMMARY:Boston: Rightwing Populism in Germany: The Rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and the Political Situation after the Bundestagswahl
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Boston Warburg Chapter and the Brandeis University Center of German and European Studies will host a discussion and light luncheon with Dr. Sebastian Voigt\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich – Berlin. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by November 6.\nA light lunch will be served. \nSebastian Voigt\, a Doctor of Philosophy\, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History Munich – Berlin\, a Fellow at the Institute for Social Movements in Bochum\, and a Teaching Assistant at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Dr. Voigt has published widely in the field of modern European history. His research interests are labor history\, the history of social democracy and Commmunism\, and the history of antisemitism. He is a recipient of several scholarships\, among others from the Fulbright Foundation and the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes. \nAbstract: In contrast to other European countries\, a right-wing populist party has not been successful in Germany for a long time. However\, in the context of the European economic solidarity measures\, the eurosceptic AfD was founded in 2013. In the following years\, it has managed to get into many state parliaments. The refugee crisis contributed to a further rise of the AfD\, changing the political environment in Germany.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/4119/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171107T160143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T160143Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh: Over 130 Years of Experience with Apprenticeship Programs in Germany: Enough or Too Much for Implementation in the US?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pittsburgh Warburg Chapter and the German-American Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion and luncheon with Torsten Schimanski\, Director of Open Enrollment Training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by November 10. \nTorsten Schimanski is the Director of Open Enrollment Training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement and success of manufacturing companies in NJ. Before joining NJMEP\, Torsten served as the Head of Training & Leaning Center for Festo Didactic\, a global player in the field of Industrial Automation and Education. With his focus on continuing education\, Torsten’s particular experience is within the field of apprenticeship program development. Being a true advocate for dual-education paid-apprenticeship concepts he started his personal career with an apprenticeship in banking and finance in Germany. Torsten has implemented pre- and paid-apprenticeship programs in the US. In 2017 he received the prestigious Impact Award from the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Association (NJTEEA). Torsten Schimanski is a New York resident for about 10 years\, animal lover who also enjoys motorcycles\, Vespas and road cycling. \nAbstract: The dual-apprenticeship program is one of the secrets to the success of German industry. As the starting point for many careers\, apprenticeship is accepted in society. Can we cut and paste it here in the U.S.?  This presentation takes a brief look back to the 1880’s with examples of apprenticeship stories from the manufacturing industry that could change future talent pipelines in the U.S.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/pittsburgh-over-130-years-of-experience-with-apprenticeship-programs-in-germany-enough-or-too-much-for-implementation-in-the-us/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171107T160503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T160503Z
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SUMMARY:Cleveland: The Response to the Skills Gap Issue: Apprenticeships!
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Cleveland Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Torsten Schimanski\, Director of Open Enrollment Training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by November 13. \nTorsten Schimanski is the Director of Open Enrollment Training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement and success of manufacturing companies in NJ. Before joining NJMEP\, Torsten served as the Head of Training & Leaning Center for Festo Didactic\, a global player in the field of Industrial Automation and Education. With his focus on continuing education\, Torsten’s particular experience is within the field of apprenticeship program development. Being a true advocate for dual-education paid-apprenticeship concepts he started his personal career with an apprenticeship in banking and finance in Germany. Torsten has implemented pre- and paid-apprenticeship programs in the US. In 2017 he received the prestigious Impact Award from the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Association (NJTEEA). Torsten Schimanski is a New York resident for about 10 years\, animal lover who also enjoys motorcycles\, Vespas and road cycling. \nAbstract: Apprenticeships can be the solution to most recent issues in workforce development if implemented correctly. This presentation contains several experiences describing the implementation of such programs from the manufacturing industry and explains why one of the biggest hurdles is the word “apprenticeship.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/cleveland-the-response-to-the-skills-gap-issue-apprenticeships/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171107T161042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T161042Z
UID:10000162-1510920000-1510927200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Nashville: The Response to the Skills Gap Issue: Apprenticeships!
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Nashville Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Torsten Schimanski\, Director of Open Enrollment Training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). \nThere is a $10 charge for members and a $25 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nRSVP here by November 15. \nTorsten Schimanski is the Director of Open Enrollment Training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement and success of manufacturing companies in NJ. Before joining NJMEP\, Torsten served as the Head of Training & Leaning Center for Festo Didactic\, a global player in the field of Industrial Automation and Education. With his focus on continuing education\, Torsten’s particular experience is within the field of apprenticeship program development. Being a true advocate for dual-education paid-apprenticeship concepts he started his personal career with an apprenticeship in banking and finance in Germany. Torsten has implemented pre- and paid-apprenticeship programs in the US. In 2017 he received the prestigious Impact Award from the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Association (NJTEEA). Torsten Schimanski is a New York resident for about 10 years\, animal lover who also enjoys motorcycles\, Vespas and road cycling. \nAbstract: Apprenticeships can be the solution to most recent issues in workforce development if implemented correctly. This presentation contains several experiences describing the implementation of such programs from the manufacturing industry and explains why one of the biggest hurdles is the word “apprenticeship.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nashville-the-response-to-the-skills-gap-issue-apprenticeships/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171108T220115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T220115Z
UID:10000079-1511179200-1511186400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh: Donald Trump and German Business: Will the Relationship Change?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pittsburgh Warburg Chapter and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion and luncheon with Christopher Cermak\, Editor at Handelsblatt Global. \nThere is a $20 charge for ACG and GACC members and a $35 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nRegister here for this event. \nChristopher Cermak is an Editor at Handelsblatt Global in Berlin\, covering primarily financial and economic issues. Mr. Cermak has previously worked as a financial/political correspondent for the news agency MNI (Market News International) out of Frankfurt and as a U.S. correspondent in Washington\, DC\, for the German Press Agency. A native English and German speaker\, Mr. Cermak graduated from the University of York in England and the London School of Journalism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/pittsburgh-donald-trump-and-german-business-will-the-relationship-change/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171108T213158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T213158Z
UID:10000076-1511251200-1511256600@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Cleveland: Donald Trump and German Business? Will the Relationship Change?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Cleveland Warburg Chapter will host a Breakfast Briefing with Christopher Cermak\, Editor at Handelsblatt Global. \nA continental breakfast will be provided.\nThere is a $5 charge for ACG members and a $10 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nRegister here for this event. \nChristopher Cermak is an Editor at Handelsblatt Global in Berlin\, covering primarily financial and economic issues. Mr. Cermak has previously worked as a financial/political correspondent for the news agency MNI (Market News International) out of Frankfurt and as a U.S. correspondent in Washington\, DC\, for the German Press Agency. A native English and German speaker\, Mr. Cermak graduated from the University of York in England and the London School of Journalism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/cleveland-donald-trump-and-german-business-will-the-relationship-change/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171127T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171127T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171116T213413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T213431Z
UID:10000088-1511783100-1511788500@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Charlotte: U.S.-EU Trade Relations in the Face of Current Challenges: Brexit\, China\, and Protectionism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Charlotte Warburg Chapter and the German American Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion and luncheon with Eckart von Unger\, Senior Manager at the Federation of German Industries (BDI). \nFree for members and $15 charge for nonmembers to attend this event.\nRSVP here by November 21. \nEckart von Unger is the Senior Manager in the Brussels Office of the Federation of German Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie\, BDI)\, representing the BDI in all foreign trade and investment issues vis-á-vis the institutions of the European Union and civil society. He is a member of several committees and working groups on a national and international level\, including BUSINESSEUROPE\, the Business and Industry Advisory Council to the OECD (BIAC)\, and the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. von Unger has held several positions at BDI’s headquarters in Berlin. From 2001 until 2006\, he was Director of the Country Desk in the Asia Pacific section\, and from 2006 until 2009\, he and his team coordinated the Northern Africa and Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI). At the same time\, he was also the Director responsible for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion and Fair Trade Policies. Mr. von Unger began his career in 2000 at the press office of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in the Bundestag and in a strategic consultancy for governmental relations (Steltemeier & Rawe). He holds a Master of Economic Science degree (Diplom) from the Free University of Berlin and a Bachelor’s degree (Vordiplom) in Management and Business Administration from the University of Cologne. \nAbstract: This talk will cover the role of Germany and the EU in international trade\, the consequences of the Brexit for EU-U.S. relations\, challenges to U.S.-EU trade relations\, possible approaches to dealing with China\, and German views on protectionism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/charlotte-u-s-trade-relations-in-the-face-of-current-challenges-brexit-china-and-protectionism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171113T164642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T164922Z
UID:10000080-1511873100-1511879400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Dallas: US-EU Trade Relations in the Face of Current Challenges: Brexit\, China\, and Protectionism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Dallas Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Eckart von Unger\, Senior Manager of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). \nThere is no charge to attend the event.\nRSVPS are\, however\, required here. \nEckart von Unger works for the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI).  As Senior Manager in the Brussels office\, he represents the BDI in all foreign trade and investment issues vis-á-vis the institutions of European Union and civil society.  He is a member of several committees and working groups on a national and international level\, e.g. in BUSINESSEUROPE\, the Business and Industry Advisory Council to the OECD (BIAC) and the International Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. von Unger has held several positions at BDI’s headquarters in Berlin.  From 2001 until 2006\, he was Director Country Desk in the Asia Pacific section; and from 2006 until 2009\, Mr. von Unger and his team coordinated the Northern Africa and Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI).  At the same time\, he was also Director responsible for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion and Fair Trade Policies.  Mr. von Unger began his career in 2000 in the press office of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in the Bundestag and in a strategic consultancy for governmental relations (Steltemeier & Rawe).  He holds a Master of Economic Science (Diplom) from the Free University of Berlin. \nAbstract:  This presentation will cover the role of Germany and the EU in international trade\, the consequences of the Brexit for EU-US relations\, challenges to US-EU trade relations\, possible approaches to dealing with China\, and the German view of protectionism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/dallas/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171116T212408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T212408Z
UID:10000084-1511940600-1511946000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Madison: U.S.-EU Trade Relations in the Face of Current Challenges: Brexit\, China\, and Protectionism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Madison Warburg Chapter\, the Center for European Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison\, the Madison International Trade Association\, ME Dey & Co.\, and ABS Genus will host a Breakfast Briefing with Eckart von Unger\, Senior Manager at the Federation of German Industries (BDI). \nThere is a $15 charge to attend this event. RSVPs are required. Register here. \nEckart von Unger is the Senior Manager in the Brussels Office of the Federation of German Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie\, BDI)\, representing the BDI in all foreign trade and investment issues vis-á-vis the institutions of the European Union and civil society. He is a member of several committees and working groups on a national and international level\, including BUSINESSEUROPE\, the Business and Industry Advisory Council to the OECD (BIAC)\, and the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. von Unger has held several positions at BDI’s headquarters in Berlin. From 2001 until 2006\, he was Director of the Country Desk in the Asia Pacific section\, and from 2006 until 2009\, he and his team coordinated the Northern Africa and Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI). At the same time\, he was also the Director responsible for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion and Fair Trade Policies. Mr. von Unger began his career in 2000 at the press office of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in the Bundestag and in a strategic consultancy for governmental relations (Steltemeier & Rawe). He holds a Master of Economic Science degree (Diplom) from the Free University of Berlin and a Bachelor’s degree (Vordiplom) in Management and Business Administration from the University of Cologne. \nAbstract: This talk will cover the role of Germany and the EU in international trade\, the consequences of the Brexit for EU-U.S. relations\, challenges to U.S.-EU trade relations\, possible approaches to dealing with China\, and German views on protectionism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/madison-u-s-eu-trade-relations-in-the-face-of-current-challenges-brexit-china-and-protectionism/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171116T212858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T212858Z
UID:10000087-1512133200-1512140400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Chicago: U.S.-EU Trade Relations in the Face of Current Challenges: Brexit\, China\, and Protectionism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Chicago Warburg Chapter and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce International Business Council will host a discussion and luncheon with Eckart von Unger\, Senior Manager at the Federation of German Industries (BDI). \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVPs are required. Register here. \nEckart von Unger is the Senior Manager in the Brussels Office of the Federation of German Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie\, BDI)\, representing the BDI in all foreign trade and investment issues vis-á-vis the institutions of the European Union and civil society. He is a member of several committees and working groups on a national and international level\, including BUSINESSEUROPE\, the Business and Industry Advisory Council to the OECD (BIAC)\, and the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. von Unger has held several positions at BDI’s headquarters in Berlin. From 2001 until 2006\, he was Director of the Country Desk in the Asia Pacific section\, and from 2006 until 2009\, he and his team coordinated the Northern Africa and Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI). At the same time\, he was also the Director responsible for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion and Fair Trade Policies. Mr. von Unger began his career in 2000 at the press office of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in the Bundestag and in a strategic consultancy for governmental relations (Steltemeier & Rawe). He holds a Master of Economic Science degree (Diplom) from the Free University of Berlin and a Bachelor’s degree (Vordiplom) in Management and Business Administration from the University of Cologne. \nAbstract: This talk will cover the role of Germany and the EU in international trade\, the consequences of the Brexit for EU-U.S. relations\, challenges to U.S.-EU trade relations\, possible approaches to dealing with China\, and German views on protectionism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/chicago-u-s-eu-trade-relations-in-the-face-of-current-challenges-brexit-china-and-protectionism/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171121T215604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T215604Z
UID:10000163-1512387000-1512392400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh: Germany 2017: What Lies Ahead?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pittsburgh Warburg Chapter and the German-American Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion and luncheon with Juliane Schäuble\, Head of the Political Section at Der Tagesspiegel. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by December 1. \nJuliane Schäuble heads the political department at the Berlin-based daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel\, where she is responsible for the Front Page and the political section. She has more than 10 years of experience in the business and political department. Ms. Schäuble has developed and continues to organize political conferences on a regular basis in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin and the Schwarzkopf-Stiftung. She earned her Master’s degree in Political Science at the University of Potsdam\, Germany. Her studies included one semester at American University in Washington\, DC\, where she took classes in American foreign policy and worked part time for the American Council of Young Political Leaders. In 2009 and 2010\, she was trained in the  Media Manager Program of the publishing house Georg von Holtzbrinck. In 2006\, she was a Fellow of the Johanna Quandt Foundation for economic journalists. Ms. Schäuble has taken part in numerous leadership programs\, including the Manfred Wörner Seminar of the German Marshall Fund and the Armed Forces Office of the German Defense Ministry; Atlantik-Brücke’s German-American Young Leaders Conference; the Collaborative Leadership Program of Leadership Berlin – Netzwerk Verantwortung; and the Young Leaders Conference of the Council for the United States and Italy. \nAbstract: Germany has voted. And the outcome of this election is crucial not only for Europe but also for the United States. What are the likely scenarios for the new government in Berlin? Will the new government in Berlin choose a different approach toward the Trump administration – and toward Putin’s Russia? From a U.S. perspective\, who are the ones in the new German government to watch? As it continues to play a leading role in Europe\, will Germany fulfill its obligations for the advancement of the European Union in terms of defense policy and in dealing with the refugee crisis?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/pittsburgh-germany-2017-what-lies-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171121T215913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T215913Z
UID:10000164-1512478800-1512486000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Nashville: Germany 2017: What Lies Ahead?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Nashville Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Juliane Schäuble\, Head of the Political Section at Der Tagesspiegel. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by December 1. \nJuliane Schäuble heads the political department at the Berlin-based daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel\, where she is responsible for the Front Page and the political section. She has more than 10 years of experience in the business and political department. Ms. Schäuble has developed and continues to organize political conferences on a regular basis in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin and the Schwarzkopf-Stiftung. She earned her Master’s degree in Political Science at the University of Potsdam\, Germany. Her studies included one semester at American University in Washington\, DC\, where she took classes in American foreign policy and worked part time for the American Council of Young Political Leaders. In 2009 and 2010\, she was trained in the  Media Manager Program of the publishing house Georg von Holtzbrinck. In 2006\, she was a Fellow of the Johanna Quandt Foundation for economic journalists. Ms. Schäuble has taken part in numerous leadership programs\, including the Manfred Wörner Seminar of the German Marshall Fund and the Armed Forces Office of the German Defense Ministry; Atlantik-Brücke’s German-American Young Leaders Conference; the Collaborative Leadership Program of Leadership Berlin – Netzwerk Verantwortung; and the Young Leaders Conference of the Council for the United States and Italy. \nAbstract: Germany has voted. And the outcome of this election is crucial not only for Europe but also for the United States. What are the likely scenarios for the new government in Berlin? Will the new government in Berlin choose a different approach toward the Trump administration – and toward Putin’s Russia? From a U.S. perspective\, who are the ones in the new German government to watch? As it continues to play a leading role in Europe\, will Germany fulfill its obligations for the advancement of the European Union in terms of defense policy and in dealing with the refugee crisis?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nashville-germany-2017-what-lies-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20171121T220148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T220205Z
UID:10000165-1512766800-1512774000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:San Francisco: Germany 2017: What Lies Ahead?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The San Francisco Warburg Chapter and the Goethe-Institut will host a discussion and reception with Juliane Schäuble\, Head of the Political Section at Der Tagesspiegel. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by December 4. \nJuliane Schäuble heads the political department at the Berlin-based daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel\, where she is responsible for the Front Page and the political section. She has more than 10 years of experience in the business and political department. Ms. Schäuble has developed and continues to organize political conferences on a regular basis in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin and the Schwarzkopf-Stiftung. She earned her Master’s degree in Political Science at the University of Potsdam\, Germany. Her studies included one semester at American University in Washington\, DC\, where she took classes in American foreign policy and worked part time for the American Council of Young Political Leaders. In 2009 and 2010\, she was trained in the  Media Manager Program of the publishing house Georg von Holtzbrinck. In 2006\, she was a Fellow of the Johanna Quandt Foundation for economic journalists. Ms. Schäuble has taken part in numerous leadership programs\, including the Manfred Wörner Seminar of the German Marshall Fund and the Armed Forces Office of the German Defense Ministry; Atlantik-Brücke’s German-American Young Leaders Conference; the Collaborative Leadership Program of Leadership Berlin – Netzwerk Verantwortung; and the Young Leaders Conference of the Council for the United States and Italy. \nAbstract: Germany has voted. And the outcome of this election is crucial not only for Europe but also for the United States. What are the likely scenarios for the new government in Berlin? Will the new government in Berlin choose a different approach toward the Trump administration – and toward Putin’s Russia? From a U.S. perspective\, who are the ones in the new German government to watch? As it continues to play a leading role in Europe\, will Germany fulfill its obligations for the advancement of the European Union in terms of defense policy and in dealing with the refugee crisis?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/san-francisco-germany-2017-what-lies-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T074000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20180103T203829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T203829Z
UID:10000170-1515570000-1515575700@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Charlotte: Russia\, Germany and the EU: The Future of Energy Interdependence
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Charlotte Warburg Chapter will host a Breakfast Discussion with Bill Barnes\, Director of Pisgah Partners. \nThere will be no charge for members and a $10 charge for nonmembers.\nRSVP here by January 8. \nBill Barnes is Director of Pisgah Partners\, an energy consulting company supporting conventional and photovoltaic solar power projects and negotiating oil and gas supply contracts in Europe\, Africa\, and the US. He has worked in the energy industry for 25 years\, developing business for power and oil companies and representing international gas suppliers in LNG and pipeline gas contract arbitration disputes. Before joining the energy industry\, he spent 12 years as an economic journalist\, covering OPEC and other international economic organizations\, and continues to contribute to industry journals. He is a graduate of Davidson College and received his Masters Degrees from Queen Mary University of London and London Business School. \nAbstract: This talk will cover the role of Russia (and its predecessor USSR) in the European Union oil and gas trade\, concentrating on the infrastructure links between the two which have lately been the object of so much contention within NATO and which are perceived to condition the policies of key EU countries\, particularly Germany and Italy. It will also address the EU’s position as an energy importer in light of the renewal of US energy exports.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/charlotte-russia-germany-and-the-eu-the-future-of-energy-interdependence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20180129T163118Z
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UID:10000177-1518004800-1518012000@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Atlanta: Creative Diplomacy: Producing Shared Stories for Global Audiences
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Atlanta Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany and the American Academy of Diplomacy will host a discussion and luncheon with Charles H. Rivkin\, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America and Former Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. \nThere will be a $35 charge for ACG and GACC members and a $45 charge for nonmembers of either organization to attend this event.\nLunch is included in the price.\nRSVP here by February 2. \nCharles H. Rivkin joined the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) as CEO on September 5\, 2017\, and became Chairman on December 6\, 2017. He leads the MPAA’s global mission to advance one of the strongest and most vibrant industries – the American motion picture\, home video\, and television sector. Most recently\, he served as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs from February 2014 to January 2017. He previously served for more than four years as the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco\, leading a diplomatic mission that contained six constituent posts throughout France and represents more than 50 U.S. government agencies. Prior to his government service\, Ambassador Rivkin worked for more than 20 years in the media sector\, where he was President and CEO of award-winning entertainment companies such as The Jim Henson Company and Wildbrain. During this time\, Ambassador Rivkin was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. He received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University in 1984\, graduating with distinction in Political Science and International Relations. He received his MBA from Harvard University in 1988. He was personally awarded the Légion d’honneur with the rank of Commander by French President François Hollande (2013). He received the city of Paris’ highest honor – la Grande Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris – from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo (2015)\, and was presented with the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (2017). Today\, Ambassador Rivkin serves on the Board of the Pacific Council and Save the Children US. He was elected as a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy in 2017.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/atlanta-creative-diplomacy-producing-shared-stories-for-global-audiences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20180126T164413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T164413Z
UID:10000175-1518436800-1518442200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Philadelphia: The Social Benefits of Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Philadelphia Warburg Chapter and the German-American Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion and luncheon with Dr. Sebastian Helgenberger from the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) Potsdam. \nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here or to Lauren Konyves (LKonyves@mmwr.com; 215-772-7257) by February 8. \nDr. Sebastian Helgenberger leads the “Multiple Benefits of Renewables” project at IASS Potsdam. Building on experiences with Germany’s Energiewende (transition towards renewable energies)\, Sebastian and his team in their research activities and international science-policy dialogues are putting particular emphasis on the social and economic benefits of renewable energies as drivers of accelerated transitions towards sustainable energy for all. Sebastian studied Environmental Sciences at Leuphana University Lüneburg and conducted his master thesis at ETH Zurich on knowledge co-creation among science and society in sustainability transformations. He also holds a PhD in socio-economics\, acquired from BOKU University Vienna for his work on the relevance of global warming on investment decisions in small and medium enterprises (SME). Throughout his career\, Sebastian Helgenberger has been committed to advancing and experimenting with the transformative potential of science and research to accompany societal change. \nAbstract: Boosted by impressive technological innovation and cost reductions\, renewable energy in a growing number of countries is now primarily considered for its social and economic benefits. Among these benefits are opportunities for local value creation\, energy independence\, and reducing conflicts over scarce water\, which are aggravated by fossil power generation. Allowing for distributed electricity generation\, the rapidly expanding renewable energy world is opening up business models for many\, including local communities\, citizens\, and citizens’ cooperatives. Experiences from Germany as well as other countries show how domestic energy policy can shape the enabling environment to seizing the social benefits of renewable energy. \nThis program was made possible by a generous grant through the European Recovery Program – Transatlantic Encounters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/philadelphia-the-social-benefits-of-renewable-energy/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20180126T163233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T163233Z
UID:10000174-1518523200-1518530400@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Washington DC: The Social Benefits of Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission will host a discussion and luncheon with Dr. Sebastian Helgenberger from the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) Potsdam. \nFor questions\, please contact Dale Medearis at\ndmedearis@novaregion.org or at (703) 642-4630.\nThere is no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by Friday\, February 9. \nDr. Sebastian Helgenberger leads the “Multiple Benefits of Renewables” project at IASS Potsdam. Building on experiences with Germany’s Energiewende (transition towards renewable energies)\, Sebastian and his team in their research activities and international science-policy dialogues are putting particular emphasis on the social and economic benefits of renewable energies as drivers of accelerated transitions towards sustainable energy for all. Sebastian studied Environmental Sciences at Leuphana University Lüneburg and conducted his master thesis at ETH Zurich on knowledge co-creation among science and society in sustainability transformations. He also holds a PhD in socio-economics\, acquired from BOKU University Vienna for his work on the relevance of global warming on investment decisions in small and medium enterprises (SME). Throughout his career\, Sebastian Helgenberger has been committed to advancing and experimenting with the transformative potential of science and research to accompany societal change. \nAbstract: Boosted by impressive technological innovation and cost reductions\, renewable energy in a growing number of countries is now primarily considered for its social and economic benefits. Among these benefits are opportunities for local value creation\, energy independence\, and reducing conflicts over scarce water\, which are aggravated by fossil power generation. Allowing for distributed electricity generation\, the rapidly expanding renewable energy world is opening up business models for many\, including local communities\, citizens\, and citizens’ cooperatives. Experiences from Germany as well as other countries show how domestic energy policy can shape the enabling environment to seizing the social benefits of renewable energy. \nWith special thanks to the Northern Virginia Regional Commission for hosting this event \nThis program was made possible by a generous grant through the European Recovery Program – Transatlantic Encounters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/washington-dc-the-social-benefits-of-renewable-energy/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20180307T220449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T220449Z
UID:10000213-1521048600-1521055800@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Atlanta: Germany\, the EU\, and the United States - Building Bridges in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Atlanta Warburg Chapter\, the Representative of German Industry and Trade (RGIT)\, and the GACC – South will host a discussion and reception with Dr. Stefan Mair\, Executive Board Member of the Federation of German Industries (BDI).  \nThere will be no charge to attend this event.\nRSVP here by March 11. \n  \nDr. Stefan Mair was born in Munich in 1963. He is married with two children. Dr. Stefan Mair studied Political Sciences\, Economics and Sociology at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. From 1989 to 1991 he held a scholarship from the ifo-Institute for Economic Research. He was subsequently awarded his doctorate in Political Sciences by the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. In the following years he worked as an advisor on Africa at the Foundation for Science and Politics (SWP)\, becoming head of the research group Africa and Middle East at the SWP in 1997. From 2002 to 2010 he was a member of the management of the SWP and from 2007 to 2009 he also held the post of director of research. In 2010 Dr. Stefan Mair moved from the SWP to the Federation of German Industries (BDI). From May to October he was head of the Department of International Markets. Since November 2010 he has been a member of the Executive Board of the BDI.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/atlanta-germany-the-eu-and-the-united-states-building-bridges-in-uncertain-times/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194355
CREATED:20180305T222843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T222843Z
UID:10000209-1521460800-1521466200@www.acgusa.org
SUMMARY:Philadelphia: The German Dual Education System as a Model: The Potential Benefit to America’s  Businesses and Young People
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Philadelphia Warburg Chapter and the German American Chamber of Commerce\, Philadelphia will host a discussion and luncheon with Christine Benz\, DBA\, Training Manager at TRUMPF Inc. \nThere will be no charge to attend.\nRSVP here or to Lauren Konyves ( LKonyves@mmwr.com or 215-772-7257 ) by March 18. \n  \nDr. Christine Benz\, initiated and oversees TRUMPF Inc.’s successful registered apprenticeship program\, and promotes dual education among businesses\, educators\, and legislators. She joined TRUMPF Inc. in May 2003\, initially working as an engineer in the Laser Development Department\, where she developed new laser designs. She then worked as a Manager of Project Engineering in the Customer Service group\, where she managed large-scale automation projects. In her current role as Training Manager\, she is responsible for providing TRUMPF customers with the knowledge they need to operate high-technology equipment successfully as well as for the continuous training and development of TRUMPF employees. She also serves as a member of Central Connecticut State University’s Industrial Advisory Board. Dr. Benz earned a B.S. in Micro- and Precision Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich\, Germany\, an M.S. in Technology Management at Central Connecticut State University\, and a D.B.A. in Organizational Leadership at North Central University. \nAbstract: The U.S. youth unemployment rate is twice as high as the national unemployment rate. America’s colleges have the lowest completion rate in the developed world. At the same time\, U.S. industries face a labor pool crisis. The skills gap will leave more than 2 million jobs vacant in the skilled manufacturing and information technology sector over the next decade. It is worth asking whether we are doing all we can to create opportunities for success for all young people while eliminating the skills gap to create a workforce that supports the growth of our economy. The Dual Education System is often cited for Germany’s economic success\, its low youth unemployment rate\, and low levels of earnings inequality. This talk will take a close look at Germany’s Dual Education System and the current state of the U.S. apprenticeship program\, with an emphasis on their advantages and opportunities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/philadelphia-the-german-dual-education-system-as-a-model-the-potential-benefit-to-americas-businesses-and-young-people-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Cleveland: The German Dual Education System as a Model: The Potential Benefit to America’s  Businesses and Young People
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Cleveland Warburg Chapter and Cleveland Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center will host a discussion and luncheon with Christine Benz\, DBA\, Training Manager at TRUMPF Inc.  \nThere will be no charge to attend.\nRSVP here by March 20. \nDr. Christine Benz\, initiated and oversees TRUMPF Inc.’s successful registered apprenticeship program\, and promotes dual education among businesses\, educators\, and legislators. She joined TRUMPF Inc. in May 2003\, initially working as an engineer in the Laser Development Department\, where she developed new laser designs. She then worked as a Manager of Project Engineering in the Customer Service group\, where she managed large-scale automation projects. In her current role as Training Manager\, she is responsible for providing TRUMPF customers with the knowledge they need to operate high-technology equipment successfully as well as for the continuous training and development of TRUMPF employees. She also serves as a member of Central Connecticut State University’s Industrial Advisory Board. Dr. Benz earned a B.S. in Micro- and Precision Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich\, Germany\, an M.S. in Technology Management at Central Connecticut State University\, and a D.B.A. in Organizational Leadership at North Central University. \nAbstract: The U.S. youth unemployment rate is twice as high as the national unemployment rate. America’s colleges have the lowest completion rate in the developed world. At the same time\, U.S. industries face a labor pool crisis. The skills gap will leave more than 2 million jobs vacant in the skilled manufacturing and information technology sector over the next decade. It is worth asking whether we are doing all we can to create opportunities for success for all young people while eliminating the skills gap to create a workforce that supports the growth of our economy. The Dual Education System is often cited for Germany’s economic success\, its low youth unemployment rate\, and low levels of earnings inequality. This talk will take a close look at Germany’s Dual Education System and the current state of the U.S. apprenticeship program\, with an emphasis on their advantages and opportunities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/cleveland-the-german-dual-education-system-as-a-model-the-potential-benefit-to-americas-businesses-and-young-people/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh: Germany and the United States: An Indispensable Relationship?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pittsburgh Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and reception with Ambassador John B. Emerson\, Chairman of the Board of the American Council on Germany and Vice Chairman at Capital Group International.  \nThere will be no charge for members to attend and a $15 charge for nonmembers. RSVP here by March 19. \nAmbassador John B. Emerson was named Chairman of the American Council on Germany on January 17\, 2018. He is Vice Chairman at Capital Group International. Previously\, he was U.S. Ambassador to Germany\, from 2013 to 2017. Serving at a particularly challenging time\, in 2015 Ambassador Emerson was awarded the State Department’s prestigious Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service\, which is given annually to a non-career Ambassador who has used private-sector leadership and management skills to make a significant impact on bilateral or multilateral relations through proactive diplomacy. Upon his departure from the post\, he was also awarded the highest civilian awards given by the Navy and the CIA\, respectively. \nBefore going to Berlin\, he was the President of Capital Group Private Client Services from 1997 to July 2013. Previously\, he served on President Clinton’s senior staff\, from 1993 to 1997\, as Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel\, and subsequently as Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Ambassador Emerson also coordinated the Economic Conference of the Clinton-Gore transition team and led the Administration’s efforts to obtain congressional approval of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreement in 1994\, and the extension of China’s Most-Favored-Nation trading status in 1996. In 2010\, President Obama appointed Ambassador Emerson to serve on the President’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. \n  \nEarlier in his career\, Ambassador Emerson served as the Los Angeles Chief Deputy City Attorney (1987-1993). In 1988\, he traveled to Germany on an ACG Political Exchange Fellowship\, carried out in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Before that\, he was a Partner at Manatt\, Phelps & Phillips\, specializing in business and entertainment litigation and administrative law. Active on a number of civic and charitable Boards\, Ambassador Emerson graduated from Hamilton College (AB\, 1975) and University of Chicago (JD\, 1978). He is married to human rights activist Kimberly Marteau Emerson. The Emersons have three daughters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/pittsburgh-germany-and-the-united-states-an-indispensable-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Charlotte: From Checkbook Diplomacy to Global Crisis Management:  The Evolution of German Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Charlotte Warburg Chapter will host a discussion and luncheon with Conrad Haessler\, Spokesperson for the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations.  \nThere will be a $25 charge for members and nonmembers to attend this event.\nRSVP here no later than Tuesday\, March 20\, 2018. \nConrad Haessler has been serving as the spokesperson of the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations since July 2015. Prior to his current position\, Mr. Haessler was part of the foreign policy team at the German Chancellery\, working on dossiers such as the Common Security and Defense Policy of the European Union as well as French-German bilateral relations. On his first diplomatic assignment abroad\, he was in charge of cultural affairs at the German embassy in Beijing / China. Mr. Haessler holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from San Francisco State University as well as a M.A. in European Politics from Lund University (Sweden).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/charlotte-from-checkbook-diplomacy-to-global-crisis-management-the-evolution-of-german-foreign-policy/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T120000
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SUMMARY:Indianapolis: The German Dual Education System as a Model: The Potential Benefit to America’s Businesses and Young People
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Indianapolis Warburg Chapter\, the IUPUI Max Kade German-American Center\, Department of World Languages and Cultures\, Department of History\, and Global and International Studies Program\, Lutheran Child and Family Services\, and Index Corporation will host a discussion and luncheon with Christine Benz\, DBA\, Training Manager at TRUMPF Inc.  \nThere will be no charge to attend.\nRSVP here by September 20. \nChristine Benz\, D.B.A.\, initiated and oversees TRUMPF Inc.’s successful registered apprenticeship program\, and promotes dual education among businesses\, educators\, and legislators. She joined TRUMPF Inc. in May 2003\, initially working as an engineer in the Laser Development Department\, where she developed new laser designs. She then worked as a Manager of Project Engineering in the Customer Service group\, where she managed large-scale automation projects. In her curent role as Training Manager\, she is responsible for providing TRUMPF customers with the knowledge they need to operate high-technology equipment successfully as well as for the continuous training and development of TRUMPF employees. She also serves as a member of Central Connecticut State University’s Industrial Advisory Board. Dr. Benz earned a B.S. in Micro- and Precision Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich\, Germany\, an M.S. in Technology Management at Central Connecticut State University\, and a D.B.A. in Organizational Leadership at North Central University. \nAbstract: The U.S. youth unemployment rate is twice as high as the national unemployment rate. America’s colleges have the lowest completion rate in the developed world. At the same time\, U.S. industries face a labor pool crisis. The skills gap will leave more than 2 million jobs vacant in the skilled manufacturing and information technology sector over the next decade. It is worth asking whether we are doing all we can to create opportunities for success for all young people while eliminating the skills gap to create a workforce that supports the growth of our economy. The Dual Education System is often cited for Germany’s economic success\, its low youth unemployment rate\, and low levels of earnings inequality. This talk will take a close look at Germany’s Dual Education System and the current state of the U.S. apprenticeship program\, with an emphasis on their advantages and opportunities. \nThis program was made possible by a generous grant through the European Recovery Program – Transatlantic Encounters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/indianapolis-the-german-dual-education-system-as-a-model-the-potential-benefit-to-americas-businesses-and-young-people/
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