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    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. EMBASSY THE VANADZOR AMERICAN CORNER OPENED IN ARMENIA

    Lragir.am
    12-09-2007 15:43:00

    On September 12, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Armenia
    was officially opened the Vanadzor American Corner, the U.S. Embassy
    reported.

    In his opening remarks Ambassador Rudolf Perina, U.S. Charge d'Affaires
    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 U.S. 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,
    U.S. 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 1 the U.S. Embassy will open the 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Peace Corps
    volunteers.
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