February; 2011
Issue
79
In This
Issue:
*Consul General's message
*Photo exhibit
*Concert of American Music
*Center for English Language Teachers
*Lecture on King Jr
*Black History Month
*American West
*Education USA
Greetings from Krakow!
The most famous holiday in February for Americans might be Valentine’s Day, and we at the Consulate do send our best wishes out to all of our Spotlight readers for a Happy Valentine’s Day. However, in February we also celebrate Black History Month and President’s Day. It is appropriate that we are reminded of both the struggles, not only of the famous, but also of the many thousands of anonymous individuals who worked to achieve our country’s highest ideals, and alongside them the men who have served in the most visible of all offices, the office of President of the United States. This year, in February we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth, perhaps one of the most popular American presidents in Poland for his determined efforts against communism and his support of the Solidarity movement and a free Poland.
As always, you will find below some of the highlights of the coming month. Please come and join us.
Sincerely,
Allen Greenberg
Consul
General
Allen Greenberg
Photos from the United States at the Regional Public Library in Krakow
Please visit an exhibit featuring the 30 best photos sent to the contest "USA w Twoim Obiektywie" (USA in Your Lens). Poles who traveled to the United States submitted photos showing American life as they experienced it: busy city scenes, alongside landscapes and monuments.The exhibit is on display at the Regional Public Library, Rajska 1 in Krakow and will be open until the end of March.
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Concert of American Music at Krakow Philharmonic
On February 4 and February 5 world-famous conductor JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic will conduct a concert by the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra and a solist American violinist Michael Ludwig, concertmaster of the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra. The concert program includes two compositions by Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring and Four Dances from Rodeo and the 3rd Violin Concerto by Camille Saint-Saens. This is the third concert in a series of American music at the Krakow Philharmonic in this season supported by the US Consulate General in Krakow. For more information on the concert, please contact Krakow Philharmonic: http://www.filharmonia.krakow.pl
Young Learners Resource Center To Host Teacher Training Workshop
During the upcoming winter break, the YLRC in Krakow will host training for teachers of English to young learners organized by the Maloposkie Center for Teacher Excellence. During the course, the workshop instructor Halina Tyliba will explain how to use American books, materials, and methods that are unknown or unavailable in the local teaching market. The teachers will have the opportunity to use the center as a resource to prepare lessons in American English and culture.
The Young Learners Resource Center is open to all interested teachers on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. On other days, please call Małgorzata Gadacz 12 421 02 36, or email: malgorzatagadacz@poczta.onet.pl
Lecture on Martin Luther King Jr and Obama
The U.S. Consulate General and The Tischner European University (Wyzsza Szkoła Europejska im. Ks. Jozefa Tischnera) will host a lecture and a film showing on "Racial attitudes in 'post-racial' America: The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr and the Significance of President Obama's Election." The lecture that was previously to be held in January has been rescheduled for February 22. Fullbright Scholar Professor Steven Tuch from the Department of Sociology at The George Washington University will meet with Krakow students and deliver the lecture to be followed by a short documentary entitled “The March.” The lecture and the film showing will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 15:15 in the University lecture hall in Krakow, Westerplatte 10.
Black History Month
Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the obstacles of slavery, prejudice and poverty as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.
Please find more information about Black History Month and accomplishements of Black Americans at America.gov: http://www.america.gov/
“American West” Exhibit at the Jagiellonian University Library of Life Sciences
A photo exhibition of American national parks is on display at the Jagiellonian University Library of Life Sciences, the New University Campus, ul. Gronostajowa 7 from January 24. The images were taken by Polish-American artist Wieslaw Pikul who traveled thousands of miles and took photos of the most stunning American landscapes. The exhibit will be open to the public until mid- March. On March 1, at 12:00, Public Affairs Officer Benjamin Ousley will speak about the idea of American national parks. The presentation will be accompanied by a short film showing the beauty of American West.
Education USA Seminar for Undergraduate Students at High School nr 1 in Krakow
On March 2, the U.S. Consulate will conduct a seminar on opportunities to study at U.S. universities for the students of Nowodworski High School no 1 in Krakow. The presentations will include information on U.S. higher education system, application procedures, funding opportunities and practical guidelines on testing, test preparation and personal statements. If you would like to have Study in the U.S. seminar at your school, please contact the educational adviser at 12 424 5140.
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