Tunis International Film Festival

Have you heard the there in an internation film festival happening in Tunis right now!!! It started on Sept. 23 and finishes on Sunday, September 27th. Although there is a full schedule everyday, I would recommend the film Dear Lemon Lima to all of you. This film shows on Sunday, September 27th at 14:00 at the Alhambra Theatre in La Marsa. I hope you can all have the chance to see this great film!

Please Welcome Dr. Berger to the AC.....

On October 6th at 4:00pm the American Corner will welcome Dr. Arthur Berger to give a presentation about "Pop Culture" in America. Dr. Berger is the Professor Emeritus of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts at San Francisco State University in California. He has also authored numerous books in this field. Topics for Tuesday's presentation will include media advertising, video games, and music in America.

Goodbye Summer.... Hello American Corner

As many of you head back to school, remember the AC is here for you! The AC welcomes you to come and study or just relax. The AC is back to normal hours (10am - 6pm) and we are waiting for you!! Don't forget to drop by the free english conversation (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm) or for the free film on Fridays at 4pm. Hope to see you soon!

Ramadan Kareem!

We at the American Corner want to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends and guests a joyous Ramadan! We will remain open during Ramadan from 9AM-4PM. If you wish to come to pick up a book to read, a film to watch, or to beat the heat, feel free to stop by.

Free Showing of "Good Night and Good Luck"

On Monday, August 17th at 10am there will be a free film showing of "Good Night and Good Luck." The film will be followed by a group discussion led by students from ISLT. Come join for a great film!!

Hurbert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Competition

The Humphery Fellowship is an opportunity for midcareer professionals (minimum 5 years experience) living outside the United States to go to the US for 10 months of study in an American University and to take part in an internship. The program is looking for professionals from different public sectors, including environmental policy/climate change, agricultural and rural development, economic development, banking, urban planning, and much more. The Fellowship covers all travel costs and program expenses in the US.

A minimum score of 525 on the TOEFL is required of applicants.

For the online application, visit http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/
For more information, contact Ms. Faouzia Cheb Khadher at Benkhedherf@state.gov or 71-107-438

Welcome Mayssa!

Hi. My name’s Mayssa Chehata, and I’ll be working with Emily at the American Corner here in Tunis. My parents are both from Tunisia, but my sister and I were born and raised in the US. We live in Falls Church, the suburbs of DC, and while the city is only five or ten minutes away, Falls Church is extremely boring. We do have the 11th largest mall in the country down the street though, which I love but my dad hates. I graduated in June from George Mason High School, and will be attending the College of William & Mary in the fall. I plan on majoring in International Relations and Economics. In high school, I played varsity soccer and basketball. We won the soccer state championship in 2008 and 2009, and this year, 2009, we beat our rivals in the finals for basketball (!), winning the state championship. I like working out, shopping, and hanging out with friends. I love Tunisia, and we come every summer for the food and the beach. I’m so excited to be working here at the American Corner!