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AMERICAN CORNER OPENED IN VANADZOR
armradio.am
12.09.2007 15:42
On September 12, in partnership with the US Embassy in Armenia was
officially opened the Vanadzor American Corner.
In his opening remarks Ambassador Rudolf Perina, US Chargï~_©
dï~^´Affairs a.i. said, "This American Corner will make accessible
to the residents of Vanadozor and Lori Marz the diverse resources
available at the Corner and will facilitate the dialogue and mutual
understanding between Armenia and the United States."
American Corners are small American-style libraries located throughout
the world that help increase mutual understanding between the United
States and the host country. A network of over 370 American Corners
is operating globally through partnerships between the US Department
of State and local host organizations. American Corners provide
information about America in a variety of formats, including reference
books, works of fiction, journals, and videos. These resources focus
on such topics as studying in the United States, American society,
US history, conducting business in the United States, and English as
a Second Language. The Corners also provide computers with Internet
access, and offer a variety of public programs including speakers
and workshops. The American Corners are open to the general public
and access is free of charge.
Currently American Corners are in operation in Yerevan, Gyumri and
Vanadzor. Soon, on October 1st the US Embassy will open an American
Corner in Kapan.
American Corner program officially started in Armenia in 2005. The
Corners hold a variety of public events, including "Americans at the
American Corner" public lecture series in English by US diplomats and
"Armenians at the American Corner" Armenian presentations by USG
education and exchanges program alumni, American movie showings,
and English conversation club meetings initiated by US Peace Corps
volunteers.
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armradio.am
12.09.2007 15:42
On September 12, in partnership with the US Embassy in Armenia was
officially opened the Vanadzor American Corner.
In his opening remarks Ambassador Rudolf Perina, US Chargï~_©
dï~^´Affairs a.i. said, "This American Corner will make accessible
to the residents of Vanadozor and Lori Marz the diverse resources
available at the Corner and will facilitate the dialogue and mutual
understanding between Armenia and the United States."
American Corners are small American-style libraries located throughout
the world that help increase mutual understanding between the United
States and the host country. A network of over 370 American Corners
is operating globally through partnerships between the US Department
of State and local host organizations. American Corners provide
information about America in a variety of formats, including reference
books, works of fiction, journals, and videos. These resources focus
on such topics as studying in the United States, American society,
US history, conducting business in the United States, and English as
a Second Language. The Corners also provide computers with Internet
access, and offer a variety of public programs including speakers
and workshops. The American Corners are open to the general public
and access is free of charge.
Currently American Corners are in operation in Yerevan, Gyumri and
Vanadzor. Soon, on October 1st the US Embassy will open an American
Corner in Kapan.
American Corner program officially started in Armenia in 2005. The
Corners hold a variety of public events, including "Americans at the
American Corner" public lecture series in English by US diplomats and
"Armenians at the American Corner" Armenian presentations by USG
education and exchanges program alumni, American movie showings,
and English conversation club meetings initiated by US Peace Corps
volunteers.
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