December 10 is International Human Rights Day, the day in 1948 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This December 10 at 6 pm, all are invited to a public reading of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, at the base of the St. Pete Pier, 800 – 2nd Ave NE.
December 14, 3-5 pm, at the Cathedral Church of St. Petersburg, do not miss SPWAC’s presentation of the electrifying pianist Vince di Mura (Princeton University composer-in-residence) performing “Hotel Ritz,” his tribute to 1930s jazz from Shanghai to Paris! Violist Jing Yang will accompany Vince in this world chamber premiere. Seats still available for SPWAC Member pricing and general admission tickets.
Coming in 2026, SPWAC presents:
January 15, 10-11:30 am, “Strong U.S. Diplomacy in a Changing World,” a discussion with John Dinkelman, President of the American Foreign Service Association. Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, 110 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Free event but must register. Registration opens December 15.
February 10-11, SPWAC annual Conference on World Affairs. Themed “Outer Space: International Collaboration and Competition,” local NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott will keynote at the USF-St. Petersburg Student Center, 200 – 6th Ave S. Details below. Tickets on sale in December.
SPWAC is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America, a nonprofit network of 90+ foreign affairs education-focused organizations. We offer at least 12 programs annually in St. Petersburg – expert lectures, concerts, book talks, films, and international travel opportunities. Special pricing for SPWAC members.
3 – 5 PM
Cathedral Church of St. Peter
140 – 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
Tickets:
SPWAC Members $25
Non-members $35
Free for students and children attending with adults
Free Event, but must register.
Registration opens December 15th
USF-SP University Student Center
200 – 6th Avenue S, St. Petersburg
February 10, 5 – 8 pm
Keynote Speech by NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott
Reception to follow
February 11, 8 am – 4 pm
Coffee and Networking, Fireside Chat, and panels on:
The Spy and the State: the History of American Intelligence
12 – 1:30 pm
USF-SP Bookstore
500 – 3rd Street South; St. Petersburg
Free to SPWAC Members and USF Students
Missing Voices: Music by Jewish Composers Killed in the Holocaust
French pianist Dimitri Malignan and American soprano Lily Arbisser — Reception to follow concert
5:30 – 8 pm
Cathedral Church of St. Peter
140 – 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
SPWAC Members $35
Non-Members $45
Free for students and children attending with adults
USF chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) features My Hero and the “Hump Pilot”: Dr. Robert Moore, Honoring Veterans on the 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory in Asia, by Kun Shi, and includes a 6-minute video by Dr.
As a special follow-up to our May 22nd event, we have received permission to share the link to Dan Jackson’s documentary. Enjoy Fallen Tigers by Dan Jackson, sponsored by USF World.
Frank Langfitt discusses how Trump’s foreign policy shifts are viewed outsite of Washington DC while in town for this year’s conference. Shared with permission from WUSF and NPR.
Caddell shares his experience at the ’25 conference and frames his and other panelists’ discussions in the context of US/Canada relations. This article is shared with permission from The Hill Times. More at www.hilltimes.com.
The 2025 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs began Tuesday evening at the Palladium Theater with a keynote address that embodied the three-day event’s theme – “The Ties That Bind Us.” Former ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, who served under six presidential administrations, kicked off
Kagame’s Revenge: Why Rwanda’s Leader is Sowing Chaos in Congo
St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs has a rich history of bringing together distinguished diplomats, military, media, and academic experts to discuss critical international issues of the day. This year we are offering an innovative format that will allow for a hybrid virtual and in-person experience.
We look forward to you joining us this year to advance your insight, understanding, and impact in the community.
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