March; 2010
Issue 69
In This
Issue:
*Consul General's message
*American Architecture
*Seminar on Solidarity
*European Security
*Trivia Contest
*American Day in Skawina
*Jazz Concerts
In March, the Consulate will focus on our partnerships with educational institutions. From quizzes on American history for high school students in Skawina and the Zoom in on America Challenge at the American Corner in Wrocław, to academic conferences looking at the legacy of the Solidarity movement and trends in architecture, we are looking forward to a flowering of ideas as we head into spring. We will even host at the end of the month some visiting professors, who will give a jazz concert in Krakow and then provide master classes to Polish students in Katowice and Krakow.
Of course, spring reminds us that summer is just around the corner, a time when many Polish students travel to the United States for Summer Work and Travel programs. Consuls from the visa section will also be out and about in the consular district meeting with students to explain the program. And as always, our educational advising unit is available to provide information to students interested in studying at universities in the United States.
Allen Greenberg
Consul General
Allen Greenberg
The U.S. Consulate General together with the International Cultural Center will host two open lectures given by outstanding architects from New York on new American architecture.
On Tuesday, March 9 at 17:00 Chris Sharples will present a lecture on “Open Space, reconnecting New York City with its Waterfront” (Nowa
przestrzeń publiczna w Nowym Jorku – otwarcie miasta na jego wodne nadbrzeża)
On Tuesday, March 16, at 17:00 Prof. Anne Dyson will talk on “ Green Architecture/Built Ecologies (Zielona architektura – zbudowany system ekologiczny) The introduction and comments in Polish will be provided to both lectures by Wojciech Oktawiec, an eminent architect from New York as well.
Open lectures will be held at The Ravens Hall (Sala Pod Kruki) of the International Cultural Center in Rynek Glowny 25.
The U.S. Consulate General will also host a Digital Video Conference and discussion organized on Wednesday, March 10 at 11:00 in the Consulate in Stolarska 9 . The three architects from New York – Anne Dyson, Chris Sharples and Wojciech Oktawiec will be presenting their views on “New American Architecture: Architecture as an Ecological System” (Nowa architektura amerykańska: architektura jako system ekologiczny.”) The conference will be run jointly with Zachęta Gallery in Warsaw. Please contact the Information Resource Center for more information about attending, tel: 12 424 51 43
On Monday, March 15, at 10:30 The U.S. Consul General Allen Greenberg will participate, along with other American and international experts, in an international seminar on "Solidarity and the International Perspectives on the Last Decade of the Cold War." The seminar is organized jointly by Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski University and the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow which is the venue for all seminar meetings and debates. Consul General Allen Greenberg will present his personal perspective on the last years of the Cold War when he served as Consul for Political Affairs in the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw.
On Wednesday, March 17 at 10:00 the US Consulate General will host a Digital Video Conference organized together with the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw. Mark Kramer, Harvard University Professor of History and Head of The Project for Cold War Studies will present a lecture on "European Security and the Polish-U.S.-Russian Triangle."
"Zoom in on America" Challenge
Students from high schools in the Wrocław region will test their knowledge of the United States during the third “U.S. Challenge” trivia contest at the American Corner in Wroclaw, Rynek 58 on March 17 at 11:00 a.m. This time the contest will focus on Zoom in on America publication for learners of English. Each participating school will send a team of three contestants to compete in a multi-media test of their knowledge of U.S. history, geography, culture, and politics. We hope that also this year the competition will be very challenging but enjoyable for participants. Please have a look at Zoom in on America at: http://www.usinfo.pl/zoom/
On March 24, Consul Jeff Vick will participate in American Day activities at the Catholic High School in Skawina. Events will include a quiz on elements of American history, geography, and culture, presentations, and an exhibit.
Berklee Faculty Musicians: Victor Mendoza and John Wilkins to Play in Krakow and Katowice, March 25-27
Jazz musicians Victor Mendoza and John Wilkins are coming to Krakow, Katowice and Warsaw to perform with Polish musician Piotr Rodowicz. The trio will play at Krakow jazz club PiecArt on March 25 at 8:30 p.m. Victor Mendoza and John Wilkins will also offer free workshops at the Jazz Department, Katowice Music Academy on March 26 and Krakow Music Academy on March 27. The artists will also play in Warsaw. For details on Warsaw program, please see the Embassy website: http://poland.usembassy.gov
Both artists are members of Berklee College of Music faculty. The school is founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music.
Victor Mendoza is a Professor of Percussion. He has performed as a soloist and group performer in the United States and worldwide with the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, Paquito D'Rivera, Bob Moses, Terence Trent D'Arby, Slide Hampton, Claudio Roditi, and George Garzone. He also appeared in numerous broadcasts in PBS television and BBC radio.
John Wilkins, Associate Professor of Guitar performed with Eric Alexander, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, the Boston Jazz Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and many other world famous jazz musicians. He also played in theater performances including: Annie, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof and Grease.
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