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American Philosophical Society: Media Impact Forum Radio Active Culture

Date: 
5/23/2019 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: 
American Philosophical Society 104 South 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
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Website: 
https://10times.com/media-impact-forum-r...

Media Impact Forum Radio Active Culture will explore the intersection between the arts, culture, and media, and will focus on the impact of creative expression through media. In particular, we’ll take a close look at the connection between radio and community, and how this format continues to promote civic dialogue to the broadest audiences possible. It brings funders from across the country together with media makers and analysts to share insights about the field’s most influential projects and trends.

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Community Events
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Arts and Culture
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Museum/Exhibition
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Architecture
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Historical Preservation / Archaeology
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Communications
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Social Media
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In the News
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North America
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American (United States)

A Conversation with Jim Acosta, Chief White House Correspondent for CNN

Date: 
6/17/2019 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Location: 
DoubleTree by Hilton 237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
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Website: 
https://wacphila.org/events/jim-acosta

Jim Acosta's latest book, The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America, is his first-hand account about reporting on the current White House. Sponsored by Wilmington Trust.

About the Event:

With politics growing more polarized by the day, and the free press under attack from across the political spectrum, it’s no wonder we live in a world where #FakeNews has become a staple in today’s lexicon.

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Conferences
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Governance
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Democracy
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Communications
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In the News
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International Relations
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North America
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American (United States)

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Global Philadelphia Ambassador
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Global Philadelphia Association
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World Heritage
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Sister Cities
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Welcome New Members
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Member Spotlight
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Philadelphia
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Global Kids
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Arts and Culture
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Literature
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Education
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Community Arts
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Music
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Visual Arts
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Film/Video
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Museum/Exhibition
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Library
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Cultural Exchange
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Community Development
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International Commerce
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Economic Development
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Community Development
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Human Services
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Civil Rights
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In the News
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GlobalPhilly™ 2015
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History and Preservation
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Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
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Travel and Tourism
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International Relations
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Africa
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Asia
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Central America/Carribean
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Europe
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Middle East
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North America
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Pacific Oceania
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South America

Global Distinguished Lecture: Lessons from the Great Syrian Migration

Date: 
3/26/2016 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
Widener Lecture Room, Penn Museum 3260 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
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Website: 
https://www.sas.upenn.edu/mec/events/201...

New York Times journalist, Anemona Hartocollis, has been chosen as the National Resource Centers’ Global Distinguished Lecturer for 2016. In her talk she will discuss her experience following a group of migrants and refugees from the Greek Island of Kos to Denmark. She will explore the struggles, hopes and desires of people she met along the way and ponder the unknown outcomes of this mass exodus from the Middle East and North Africa.

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Educational Events
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Education
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Cultural Exchange
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Civil Rights
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In the News
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International Studies
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Cultural Awareness
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International Development
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Law/International Law
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Humanitarian Assistance/Foreign Aid
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Global Crisis
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Human Rights
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Foreign Policy/Diplomacy
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Immigration/Refugees
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National Security
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International Exchange
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Iraqi
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Israeli
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Jordanian
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Kuwaiti
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Lebanese
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Saudi Arabian
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Syrian
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Turkish
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American (United States)

America and the Middle East: A Search For Solutions

Date: 
3/4/2015 7:00pm - 4/29/2015 7:00pm
Location: 
Civic Hall, Connector Building Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ 08012
United States
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Website: 
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/mec/events/2015...

A Tuition-Free Six-Part Lecture Series: Wednesday Evenings at 7pm beginning March 4, 2015

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Community Events
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Educational Events
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Global Conversations
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In the News
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Education
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Advocacy/Policy
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Legislation
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Governance
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Colleges/Universities
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International Studies
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International Relations
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International Development
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Law/International Law
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Humanitarian Assistance/Foreign Aid
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Global Crisis
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Human Rights
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Foreign Policy/Diplomacy
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Immigration/Refugees
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National Security
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Emirian (United Arab Emirates)
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Iranian
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Iraqi
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Israeli
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Jordanian
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Kuwaiti
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Lebanese
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Omani
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Palestinian
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Qatari
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Saudi Arabian
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Syrian
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Turkish
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American (United States)

Opening of Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion

Date: 
6/12/2014 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: 
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
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Website: 
http://www.fi.edu/gala/

Join the Gala Celebration for the opening of Nicholas and Karabots Pavillion.

There will be Tapas-style dinner and live entertainment throughout!

If you have any questions contact Marci Generose at 215.448.1352 or mgenerose@fi.edu

Event Type: 
Grand Opening
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In the News
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
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History and Preservation
Global Region: 
American (United States)

GlobalPhilly 2013: Spotlight on Advocacy

GlobalPhilly 2013 will present "Advocacy," as one of seven dimensions that make the Philadelphia region global (the others being Arts, Commerce, Cuisine, Education, Heritage, and Sports). This category of the exposition is reserved for GP13 events that focus on promoting dialogue about a host of issues affecting humanity worldwide, and how Philadelphians fit into the international discourse. GPA News contributor Dominique Johnson profiles a few of the embodiments of Advocacy that will occur during GlobalPhilly 2013.

Topic: 
Emerging International Journalists Program
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In the News
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GlobalPhilly™ 2013
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American (United States)

375th Anniversary of New Sweden Sparks Historic Quest

The search is on for the fort built by Delaware’s first permanent settlers, with researchers determined to solve a mystery left by Swedes and Finns who landed here 375 years ago.

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In the News
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Historical Preservation / Archaeology
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Cultural Exchange
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Swedish
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American (United States)

Governor Corbett to Lead International Jobs Mission in 2013 to Expand Economic Opportunities for Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Corbett will lead a delegation of Pennsylvania business, tourism and university leaders on a business development mission to Brazil and Chile next spring that will focus on creating new economic opportunities and job growth. “Brazil and Chile are two of the world’s fastest growing economies and we have seen a growing interest in the market from Pennsylvania companies,” Corbett said. “Strengthening our trade relationship with these countries will lead to new business growth and jobs for Pennsylvanians.”

Topic: 
In the News
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Business and Commerce
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International Commerce
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Economic Development
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International Trade
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Transportation & Ports
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International Development
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American (United States)

Mayor Nutter in Rio de Janiero to Discuss Sustainability

Mayor Nutter is in Rio de Janiero this week with EPA chief to establish the U.S.-Brazil Joint Venture on Urban Sustainability.

Files & Links
Links: 
Greenworks Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Topic: 
In the News
Topic: 
City Planning
Topic: 
Science and Technology
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American (United States)
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Brazilian