21st Century Global Issues Adult Workshop
Description
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to understand and navigate complex topics is becoming even more critical. This workshop retreat is designed to expand understanding of a range of relevant global issues and competencies. Issues related to population growth and the movement of people, international trade and finance, energy use, environmental impact, the spread of disease and hunger, and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence which all require coordination and cooperation that transcend national borders which make these topics relevant in any career sector.

About the Instructor: Anne Linnee
Following a 21-year career as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Anne retired from the State Department in 2023. During her career she primarily worked on issues in, and related to, Africa and Asia. Her overseas assignments included the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Mauritania and South Africa, as well as Washington, DC. Her final assignment was as the U.S. Consul General in Durban, South Africa. She has a B.A. in Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College in Washington, DC. She speaks Spanish, French and some Mandarin.

Join us beginning May 18th at our newly constructed Korean Village located at 10115 Sonamukkil NE, Bemidji, MN. Check in by 6 PM 5/18, check out 11 AM May 23rd.
Code:
ML054AD05B
Location:
Bemidji
Dates:
5/18/2026 - 5/23/2026
Time:
Check in 6 pm 5/18, check out 11 am 5/23
Ages:
Ages 18 - 99
Cost:
$1,900.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 5/4/2026.