U.S.-Vietnam Naval Exchange Activities
The U.S. began naval exchange activities with the Vietnam People’s Navy on April 23 in the central city of Danang. This five-day collaboration focuses on non-combatant events and skills exchanges in areas such as diving medicine, navigation, and firefighting. Ship visits, band concerts, community service events, and U.S.-Vietnamese navy sporting events are also planned.
EdUSA & AC Host Essay Contest Awards Ceremony
To celebrate Earth Day 2012, EducationUSA and the American Center jointly held an English Writing Contest on environmental issues. More than 400 high school and university students submitted essays and Consul General An Le presented certificates and gifts to the top 10 finalists.
DPO visits Corner in Da Nang
Deputy Principle Officer Robert Ogburn visited the U.S. Vietnam Studies Corner in Da Nang on April 26 and had a conversation with 25 students, who are regular patrons at the Corner. The students had a chance to ask many questions about opportunities to study in the United States,
EducationUSA Hosts Student Visas Session
Non-Immigrant Visa Chief Michael Sestak spoke about student visas to more than 300 students and parents at the EducationUSA Advising Center in two separate presentations on April 26 and May 3. The talks covered how to apply for a student visa, what documents are required...
Consulate General Highlights
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An Overview of American News Media at the AC
To mark World Press Freedom day, Beau Miller, Press Attaché from the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, shared an overview of the news media in the United States to 70 participants, including several print and TV reporters in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Writer’s Exchange Program at the American Center
The American Center hosted a discussion on Creative Writing with a group of 28 faculty and graduate students from Chatham University, Pennsylvania, on April 27. 45 selected students majoring in English Writing and Literature from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Social...
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Consul General Visits Corner in Da Nang
Consul General An Le discussed his life and work as a U.S. diplomat to 70 teachers, students and administrators at the U.S. Vietnam Studies Corner in Da Nang City on April 24. The Consul General shared his personal story of being born in Vietnam...
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Kentucky Derby Introduction at the Corner
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Maria Kennedy gave a presentation on the Kentucky Derby to 40 students at the U.S. Vietnam Studies Corner on April 19. In this program, Ms. Kennedy introduced the grand traditions and history of the Kentucky Derby...
