Watch President Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address at AMIDEAST

Where: Conference Room (Main Building)
When: Thursday, January 28th
Time: 3:45 pm

This special viewing of the speech will be followed by a discussion led by Mr. John Berry (Public Affairs Officer at the US Embassy)

All are welcome! Hope to see you there!

Watch the Secretary of State's Speech in the AC

Greetings! This Thursday (January 21st) the U.S. Secretary of State will be making a special speech about internet freedom. Stop by the American Corner at 3:30 to watch the speech. It will be followed by a discussion with Mr. Jed Dornburg from the American Embassy. See you soon, inshallah!

AC Closed December 24th - January 4th

Just a reminder that the American Corner will be closed from December 24th to January 4th. So if you want a new book please stop by before December 23rd to pick one out! Also, any books or DVDs will be due back after this time. Sorry for any inconvience this may cause you. See you next year!!

'Tis the Season

Want to learn more about Christmas and common Christmas traditions in America? Feel like building a gingerbread house? Need a break to socialize with friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to come to the American Corner next Tuesday (December 22nd) at 4:00pm for a Holiday Social. There will be snacks, music, friends, and an opportunity to build a gingerbread house! Please stop by and feel free to bring a friend!

Interested in Economics??

If you are interested in economics or the global economic crisis, please join us at the American Corner next Thursday, December 17th at 4pm. Mr. Pete Davis, the Economic Officer at the U.S. Embassy, will be in the AC to disscuss the crisis. In addition to his presentation, there will be a discussion and time for questions. Hope to see you next week!!

International Education Week at AMIDEAST

Stop by AMIDEAST for one of the many events happening for International Education Week. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, November 16
10:00-11:30: Graduate Study in the US
12:30-14:00: Humanities Programs in the US
14:30-16:00 – Athletic Scholarships
16:00-18:00 – (American Corner) Online Discussion with the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse

Tuesday, November 17
10:00-11:30: Undergraduate Study in the US
12:30-14:00: Engineering Programs
14:30-16:00: How to write a statement of purpose when applying to Masters programs in the United States
16:00-18:00 – (American Corner) Guest Speaker

Wednesday, November 18
10:00-11:30: Graduate Study in the US
12:30-14:00: Fine Arts Programs in the US
14:30-16:00: How to write a college essay when applying to American universities as an undergraduate student
16:00-18:00 – (Conference Room) - *Exchange Programs Presentation *participants must sign-up in advance


Thursday, November 19
10:00-11:30: Undergraduate Study in the US
12:30-14:00: MBA Programs
14:30-16:00 : How to write a CV and a Cover Letter
16:00-18:00 – (American Corner)
· 16:00-17:00: Discussion about Being a Student in the USA
· 17:00-18:00 Mock interviews


Friday, November 20
10:00-11:30: College Club
12:30-14:00: International Affairs Programs
14:30-16:00: College Search & Common Application
16:00-18:00 – (American Corner): Film, The Great Debaters.

*Events will be held in the Testing and Advising Department unless otherwise marked.

Pumpkin Carving at the AC!!

Have you ever carved a pumpkin? Are you intested in making a jack o'lantern? Well, if so, you're in luck! This Thursday (October 29th) at 4pm we will be carving pumpkins in the AC to celebrate Halloween. All supplies (including pumpkins) will be provided so all you have to do is show up!