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March 29, 2019
Volker and Lina Tuschling will present “A Changing America? Patriotism and National Identity after the Trump Election†to the International Studies Association Annual Meeting in Toronto, ON.
Volker and Lina Tuschling will present “A Changing America? Patriotism and National Identity after the Trump Election†to the International Studies Association Annual Meeting in Toronto, ON.
April 18-20, 2018
Volker attended the Peace and Stability Operations Training and Education Workshop (PSOTEW) at the US Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
Volker attended the Peace and Stability Operations Training and Education Workshop (PSOTEW) at the US Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
Sept 24th 2017
Volker will participate in a roundtable providing live commentary on the results of the German elections, Goethe-Center Atlanta, 12-3 pm. The event is open to the public.
Volker will participate in a roundtable providing live commentary on the results of the German elections, Goethe-Center Atlanta, 12-3 pm. The event is open to the public.
April 19-21
Birthe and Volker will attend the 2017 Welcoming Interactive in Atlanta, http://www.welcominginteractive.org/
Birthe and Volker will attend the 2017 Welcoming Interactive in Atlanta, http://www.welcominginteractive.org/
February 22-25
Volker will be attending the International Studies Association Convention in Baltimore, MD, February 22-25 and will be teaching a case writing career workshop
Volker will be attending the International Studies Association Convention in Baltimore, MD, February 22-25 and will be teaching a case writing career workshop
June 26-29
Volker is conducting a case writing workshop at the U.S. Army War College.
Volker is conducting a case writing workshop at the U.S. Army War College.
October 4
Volker will present "We the People: Reflections on Electing Leaders in America and Europe" to the International Club of Atlanta, 6:45pm drinks and dinner, talk at 8:00 pm, at The Heritage, Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Volker will present "We the People: Reflections on Electing Leaders in America and Europe" to the International Club of Atlanta, 6:45pm drinks and dinner, talk at 8:00 pm, at The Heritage, Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
April 19-21
Birthe and Volker had a great time at Welcoming America's 2016 Interactive and left feeling encouraged and envigorated to continue TRENDS' welcoming work and collaborate with local partners.

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Birthe and Volker had a great time at Welcoming America's 2016 Interactive and left feeling encouraged and envigorated to continue TRENDS' welcoming work and collaborate with local partners.

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March 19, 2016
Volker teaches career workshop on "Case Writing and Case Teaching in International Relations" to academic audience at the 2016 Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in Atlanta, GA. For more information see ISA 2016 Career Courses.
Volker teaches career workshop on "Case Writing and Case Teaching in International Relations" to academic audience at the 2016 Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in Atlanta, GA. For more information see ISA 2016 Career Courses.
11 December 2015
Birthe joins the TRENDS Global team as Community Peacebuilding Director and has her work on display at Sencer CDC Museum
Birthe joins the TRENDS Global team as Community Peacebuilding Director and has her work on display at Sencer CDC Museum
February 26, 2021
Volker will conduct a 3-hour case writing workshop for Foreign Language educators at GA Tech via BlueJeans.
Volker will conduct a 3-hour case writing workshop for Foreign Language educators at GA Tech via BlueJeans.
April 4-7, 2018
Volker will attend the Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in San Francisco, CA.
Volker will attend the Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in San Francisco, CA.
November 13-15, 2017
Volker will conduct a case writing workshop at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA
Volker will conduct a case writing workshop at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA
April 5-7
Volker will attend the Peace & Stability Operations Training and Education Workshop (PSOTEW) in Rockville, MD, https://pksoi.armywarcollege.edu/conferences/psotew/
Volker will attend the Peace & Stability Operations Training and Education Workshop (PSOTEW) in Rockville, MD, https://pksoi.armywarcollege.edu/conferences/psotew/
February 16
Volker will be presenting; "Trumpocalypse: The Future of US Foreign Policy under a Trump Presidency" at the North Atlanta Rotary Club, Thursday, February 16, 12:00 noon at The 57th Restaurant, 3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341
Volker will be presenting; "Trumpocalypse: The Future of US Foreign Policy under a Trump Presidency" at the North Atlanta Rotary Club, Thursday, February 16, 12:00 noon at The 57th Restaurant, 3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341
April 19-21
Birthe and Volker will represent TRENDS at the 2016 Welcoming Interactive in Atlanta.
Birthe and Volker will represent TRENDS at the 2016 Welcoming Interactive in Atlanta.
April 20
Birthe was a featured speaker presenting her Photovoice work at the Welcoming America Interactive "More Than One Story" workshop, which focused on the power of personal narrative as a means of fostering greater community integration between refugees, immigrants and receiving communities.

Birthe was a featured speaker presenting her Photovoice work at the Welcoming America Interactive "More Than One Story" workshop, which focused on the power of personal narrative as a means of fostering greater community integration between refugees, immigrants and receiving communities.

March 18, 2016
Volker and co-author Eliza Markley present "Changing Peace Attitudes: International Security Policy Education as a Means to Facilitate Global Cooperation" at the 2016 Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in Atlanta, GA.
Volker and co-author Eliza Markley present "Changing Peace Attitudes: International Security Policy Education as a Means to Facilitate Global Cooperation" at the 2016 Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in Atlanta, GA.
Nov 24-27, 2015
Volker teaches workshops on case writing, simulation development and policy memos at Institute Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, Chile.
Volker teaches workshops on case writing, simulation development and policy memos at Institute Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, Chile.
June 19-21, 2018
Volker will conduct a case writing workshop at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
Volker will conduct a case writing workshop at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
March 9-10, 2018
TRENDS Global and KSU's School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development will conduct a Refugee Crisis Simulation at the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA
TRENDS Global and KSU's School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development will conduct a Refugee Crisis Simulation at the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA
New Chapter!
TRENDS Global is proud to announce the establishment of our first student chapter at Kennesaw State University. In addition to bringing David Lubell, Founder of Welcoming America, to KSU of September 12, the TRENDS Global Student Organization will host a series of dialogue events on campus throughout the fall and spring semesters. Stay tuned for more information.
TRENDS Global is proud to announce the establishment of our first student chapter at Kennesaw State University. In addition to bringing David Lubell, Founder of Welcoming America, to KSU of September 12, the TRENDS Global Student Organization will host a series of dialogue events on campus throughout the fall and spring semesters. Stay tuned for more information.
February 22
Volker teaches a "Case Writing Career Workshop" at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association in Baltimore, MD
Volker teaches a "Case Writing Career Workshop" at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association in Baltimore, MD
October 17-19
Volker is conducting a case writing workshop at the U.S. Army War College.
Volker is conducting a case writing workshop at the U.S. Army War College.
March 3, 2016
Volker attends Advancement Roundtable at LaGrange College.
Volker attends Advancement Roundtable at LaGrange College.
July 14-17
Volker promoted TRENDS Global, "Travels with Harley" and the National Service Ride at the BMW Motorcycle Owners Association Annual Rally in Buffalo, NY.

Volker promoted TRENDS Global, "Travels with Harley" and the National Service Ride at the BMW Motorcycle Owners Association Annual Rally in Buffalo, NY.

April 6-8
Volker will be participating in the Peace and Stability Training and Education Workshop (PSTOEW) in Rockville, MD, hosted by the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) at the U.S. Army War College. For further detail, see http://pksoi.army.mil/conferences/psotew/.
Volker will be participating in the Peace and Stability Training and Education Workshop (PSTOEW) in Rockville, MD, hosted by the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) at the U.S. Army War College. For further detail, see http://pksoi.army.mil/conferences/psotew/.
January 2016
TRENDS becomes a member in the Welcoming America Network.
TRENDS becomes a member in the Welcoming America Network.
17 November 2015
Graham visits Hilton Head Preparatory School to discuss Daesh, Nov 13 Terrorist Attacks, and Refugee Resettlement
Graham visits Hilton Head Preparatory School to discuss Daesh, Nov 13 Terrorist Attacks, and Refugee Resettlement
May 2-4, 2018
Volker and Mary Dumas will conduct workshop on "Training Methodologies for Peacebuilding" at the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy in Arlington, VA.
Volker and Mary Dumas will conduct workshop on "Training Methodologies for Peacebuilding" at the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy in Arlington, VA.
February 26-28, 2018
Volker will conduct a case writing workshop at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA
Volker will conduct a case writing workshop at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA
April 4, 2018
Volker will be conducting a case writing workshop as part of the International Studies Association Annual Convention in San Francisco (8:15am-12:15pm, Hilton Hotel, Room Yosemite C).
Volker will be conducting a case writing workshop as part of the International Studies Association Annual Convention in San Francisco (8:15am-12:15pm, Hilton Hotel, Room Yosemite C).
February 22-25
Volker and Amanda will attend the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association in Baltimore, MD, http://www.isanet.org/Conferences/Baltimore-2017
Volker and Amanda will attend the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association in Baltimore, MD, http://www.isanet.org/Conferences/Baltimore-2017
September 14
"Being American: Identity, Citizenship and Engagement" -- TRENDS Global in cooperation with the United Nations Association-Atlanta is organizing a Career Information Fair at the Clarkston Community Center followed by a community discussion on what it means to be American or in America and the value of public service.
"Being American: Identity, Citizenship and Engagement" -- TRENDS Global in cooperation with the United Nations Association-Atlanta is organizing a Career Information Fair at the Clarkston Community Center followed by a community discussion on what it means to be American or in America and the value of public service.
Jan 21, 2016
Volker attends Lunch and Lecture on the "Refugee Crisis in Europe" at the Atlanta Council on International Relations.
Volker attends Lunch and Lecture on the "Refugee Crisis in Europe" at the Atlanta Council on International Relations.
June 25/26
TRENDS will be co-hosting a violence prevention workshop in Clarkston in collaboration with AVP, the Alternatives to Violence Project. Click here for more information
TRENDS will be co-hosting a violence prevention workshop in Clarkston in collaboration with AVP, the Alternatives to Violence Project. Click here for more information
March 28, 2016
"Refugees, Religion, and Resistance: A European Mass Migration Crisis Simulation" Will take place at KSU Campus.
"Refugees, Religion, and Resistance: A European Mass Migration Crisis Simulation" Will take place at KSU Campus.
Dec 9-14, 2015
Volker teaches Case Writing course to PhD students at Scuola Superiore Sant' Anna in Pisa, Italy
Volker teaches Case Writing course to PhD students at Scuola Superiore Sant' Anna in Pisa, Italy