March; 2009
Issue
59
In This
Issue:
*Consul General's message
*Digital Journalism
*Teaching English to Young Learners
*American Day in Rzeszow
*Multicultural Literature
February brought us some snow here in Krakow, adding to the beauty of the city. Members of the U.S. delegation who were here in Krakow attending the NATO ministerial meeting February 19-20 all commented on the lovely atmosphere of the city. Defense Secretary Robert Gates led the U.S. delegation, which was one of the first European visits by a senior Obama administration official. During his visit, Secretary Gates and Polish Minister of Defense Bogdan Klich met at the Second Mechanized Corps. The two signed a memorandum of understanding that formalizes Special Forces cooperation between the U.S. and Poland. As Secretary Gates noted during the signing ceremony, this agreement was one aspect of the deepening defense cooperation between our two countries.
During the NATO meeting I had the opportunity to attend a dinner at the National Museum here in Krakow hosted by Prime Minister Tusk. Our Polish hosts arranged a truly spectacular evening that showcased Polish history and culture.
We expect more visitors in March as the weather improves. On March 13 I will be in Wroclaw to welcome a sister city delegation from Charlotte, North Carolina. We will be holding a reception for the group at the American Corner in Wroclaw as part of our year-long celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Polish-American diplomatic relations.
Also in March I will host a farewell gathering for Israel's Ambassador to Poland, David Peleg, who will conclude five years in Poland. He and his staff have worked closely with the Consulate for many years on Holocaust issues.
For schools and institutions, I’d like to highlight our embassy speaker’s program. Your high school, college, university or institution can invite a U.S. diplomat to come speak on a variety of topics, including study in the U.S. and U.S.-Polish relations. Our officers especially welcome the opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas. For more information on this program, please see the following link: http://poland.usembassy.gov/poland/speakers_bureau.html or e-mail Elzbieta Konarska at KonarskaEM@state.gov .
We often say that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb---so far in Krakow, we’ve had some spring-like weather. Let’s hope it continues!
Anne Hall
Consul General
American Expert on Digital Journalism in Krakow
David Silver, professor of Media Studies at the University of San Francisco, will visit Krakow on March 23-24 and meet with students of Jagiellonian University and other institutions of higher learning. Prof. Silver teaches courses on “digital democracy” and digital journalism. Prof. Silver is also the Director of the University Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies which he founded in 1996. During his two days in Krakow, he will discuss “Digital Democracy: Using Online Tools to Encourage Offline Engagement."
Workshop on Resources and Ideas for Teaching English to Young Learners
Gergo Santha from the State Department's Regional English Language Office will run a workshop for teachers of English on "Resources and Ideas for Teaching English to Young Learners" on March 25 at the American Corner in Wroclaw, Dolnoslaska Public Library, Rynek 58, Wroclaw. Admission is free but advance reservation is needed. If you are interested please contact the consulate at: 012 424 5143 or email: krakowairc@state.gov
The U.S. Consulate and the Rzeszow Higher School for Information and Management are organizing an American Day in Rzeszow March 26 with a focus on the new president. The one day series of events, "Barack Obama: New Generation of Leadership", will consist of an exhibit, "Presidents at Leisure", lectures, presentations and highlights from YouTube and alternative media on the Obama campaign and inauguration.
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