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b'Examining Critical Issues in the Global Pandemic\\n\\nThanks to sponsors: University of Harrisburg of Science and Technology and the Kansas University Medical Center\\n\\nCOVID-19 has touched every part of the world but its effects and the reaction of different countries has been uneven. In an interconnected world we need to understand the pandemic\\u2019s impact beyond our borders. Importantly, the progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutic treatments is a global pursuit. There are, as well, already no shortage of changes made and those to come in reaction to the global catastrophe \\u2013 in our communities, technology, health and science, government performance, elections, the global economy and our lifestyles.\\n\\nA group of World Affairs Councils \\u2013 nationwide, independent, nonpartisan educational organizations \\u2013 is joining together with an international network of journalists and specialists to organize conversations over the course of two evenings in early September. The goal is to help Americans understand the impact of the pandemic in an interactive program open to all.\\n\\nWe invite you to join this unique partnership to inform and inspire Americans to know more about COVID-19\\u2019s impact around the world, the race for a vaccine and how the vaccine has changed the world. \\n\\nOn September 2nd and 3rd journalists, physicians, researchers, NGO officials and others will come together to discuss the global impact of COVID-19 and the pursuit of a vaccine. \\n\\nThe program is brought to the public in partnership with many of the nationwide networks of World Affairs Councils and an international network of journalists.\\n\\nTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 \\n@ 7-8p ET/6-7p CT/5-6 MT\\n\\nPanel Two \\u2013 COVID-19: Global Response and the Future\\n\\nThe second evening of the COVID-19 Global Town Hall will focus on the responses to COVID-19 including the global pursuit of a vaccine and therapeutic remedies with a conversation with Irina Lagunina, Senior Editor at Radio Svoboda, Radio Free Europe\\u2019s Russian service; what was America\\u2019s response in an international context with Dr. Sandy Johnson, Director of Global Health Affairs at the University of Denver; and how the pandemic has impacted efforts at peace and security in an already troubled world, with Susan Stigant of the U.S. Institute of Peace. Other invited panelists will be announced.\\n\\nAs with panel one, the Wednesday evening panel will feature a distinguished keynote speaker to focus the conversation and the participation of a nationwide audience in the United States and attendees from a global network.\\n\\nCOVID COMPLEXITIES \\u2013 A GLOBAL TOWN HALL\\n\\nA Collaboration among World Affairs Councils And An International Network of Journalists\\n\\nOrganized through a partnership of: World Affairs Councils of Kansas City, Denver, Harrisburg, Tennessee, Colorado Springs, Western Massachusetts and Kentucky & Southern Indiana'