January; 2006
Issue
24
In This
Issue:
* Citizen King
* American Corner in Wroclaw
* Education in the U.S.
* Webchats
* Document Alert
In January Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is celebrated in the United States. It is a national holiday honoring the birthday of civil rights leader. It is observed each year on the third Monday in January - this year it is January 16.
The U.S. Consulate General in Krakow is organizing on January 9 and 11 film showings of the documentary "Citizen King". It explores the last years of Dr. King's life, drawing on archives of photographs and film footage and using eywitness accounts of fellow activists, friends and political leaders. It includes interviews with one of Dr. King's closest friends Ambassador Andrew Young.
After the film showing on January 11 there will be a possibility to talk with Ambassador Andrew Young through a videoconference.
The United States Consulate launches a partnership this month with the Provincial and City Public Library in Wroclaw when it signs an agreement for the opening of an American Corner there. The Corner is planned to begin operations in April/May 2006.
An "American Corner" is a United States Department of State-sponsored initiative inaugurated worldwide more than 10 years ago. Since 2000, the U.S. has launched 245 American Corners in approximately 60 countries. It serves as a resource center for information and programs highlighting American culture, history, current events, and government. An American Corner can host discussion groups, seminars, digital video conferencing (DVCs), poster exhibits, and meetings with U.S. and local specialists on a wide range of American-focused topics. It also acts as a repository for the use of American-themed books, videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs and provides internet access and educational materials. Operated as partnerships, the U.S. provides equipment and materials while host institutions provide staffing and the free use of space.
The Provincial and City Public Library in Wroclaw
The U.S. Consulate General in Krakow and Fulbright Commission are organizing seminars on "Study in the United States: from Application to Admission".
The seminars will cover the following topics: How to Prepare a Successful Application to US University/College, Funding for US Studies, Student Visas and J-1 Work & Travel Program Presentation.The seminars will take place on
For more information on seminars please call: 012 424 5140
Please join us at online discussions with U.S. experts. Webchats allow foreign audiences an opportunity to interact with American citizens on wide range of topics using a chat tool over the Internet. Topics cover such variety of subjects as "The Future of Iraq" , "Work Habits in the United States and Europe" or "The Role of Food in U.S. Culture".
More information on webchats: http://usinfo.state.gov/usinfo/Products/Webchats.html
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Electronic Journal: Foundations of Democracy
This journal focuses on several key components of genuine democracies and the experiences of various nations in fashioning the form of democracy that suits their cultures, protects minority populations, and helps all citizens fulfill their aspirations.
Publication available at: http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itdhr/1205/ijde/ijde1205.htm
Cover: Foundations of Democracy
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