All are invited, including ICWA Members and Friends, AWQ Teachers, Students, and Family Members!
Join ICWA's "Watch Party" on April 28th to encourage Indiana's Academic WorldQuest winning team, Carmel High School, in the national competition administered by the World Affairs Councils of America at the United States Institute of Peace, on the National Mall, Washington, D.C.
There are 2 options for watching the AWQ Livestream. Option 1. In-person gathering at the Carmel Public Library. Gather at 12-Noon to order from the on-site Java House menu for takeout. Then proceed to the Teen Program Room, 1st floor, Teen Dept. Livestream opens at 12:45 pm for 1:00 start. Option 2. Direct access Livestream at 12:45 pm for 1:00 pm start.
Share this livestream link with others - the link opens on April 28th at 12:45 pm: https://www.youtube.com/@worldaffairscouncils/streams
When you register for the AWQ "Watch Party,"
When you register, you'll receive your own score sheet to follow along with the competition's Q&A via Livestream.
To make your viewing even more informed and interesting, peruse the: 2025 Academic WorldQuest Study Guide - World Affairs Councils of America. Following are the topics that are covered with Q&A and that you will be learning about:
1. The United States and Foreign Languages
2. Space and National Security
3. Nontraditional Approaches to Foreign Policy
4. Music and Globalization
5. Indigenous Peace Building
6. Critical Minerals in Africa
7. Borders and Boundaries
8. Mexico - 2025 Focus Country
9. Great Decisions 2025 (GD) Topics - Future of NATO and European Security. AI and American National Security.
10.Current Events
Source: World Affairs Councils of America. October 1, 2024.
About this year's Indiana Academic WorldQuest:
Indiana's Academic WorldQuest was held on February 22, 2025, at the University of Indianapolis.
There were more than 125 persons in attendance, including teachers, students, volunteers/staff, and guests. All persons in attendance were invited and 97 were hosted for lunch by GENI/Geography Educators of Indiana. Thanks GENI!
This year, Indiana's participating schools included:
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Carmel High School
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Cathedral High School
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Eman High School
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Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School
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Legacy Learning Center
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Logansport High School
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MTI School of Knowledge
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Purdue Polytechnic High School, North
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Warren Central High School
The Indiana Council on World Affairs gratefully acknowledges support for this youth education initiative, with special recognition to Indiana University for supporting - - - 1. The travel to Washington DC for the teacher of the winning team, and 2. Cash prizes to the schools for the top three teams - $1,000 - $500 - $250, and 3. Other expenses.
● Indiana University Center for the Study of Global Change; and ● Indiana University Center for International Business Education and Research; and ● Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies Area Resource Centers - that span the world!
New this year as a sponsor, and very much appreciated, is Citizens Energy with its special support for the students travel to Washington, D.C. for the national competition.
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Indiana Council on World Affairs, Inc.
For more information about world affairs education: IndianaWorld.org
Thank you to our Sponsors and Friends!
MORE - from the Indiana Council on World Affairs, Inc.
ICWA in-person event on May 6, 2025: Indiana Council on World Affairs - Indianapolis as a Global Crossroads: Celebrating, Educating, Connecting
Review the full ICWA Great Decisions 2025 Schedule: Indiana Council on World Affairs - Great Decisions 2025 - ICWA 8-Week Series (wildapricot.org)
Order your Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book: Books | ICWA (indianaworld.org) ICWA inventory on hand - ready to mail to you!
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