Cultural and Educational Events
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Turkish Alumni Participate In Hiking and Environmental Cleanup Event
Turkish alumni of U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange programs, and U.S. Embassy staff and their families participated in a hiking and environmental clean-up event at Ankara's Eymir Lake on April 13, 2013 to celebrate Earth Day, and show their environmental sensitivity and appreciation. Photos »
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Former U.S. Ambassador and Middle East Institute Scholar David Mack Talks to Experts at USAK
David Mack, former U.S. Ambassador and currently a scholar at the Middle East Institute gave a talk at International Strategic Research Organization (USAK) to a group of scholars and experts. Ambassador Mack brought attention to the historic time in the Arab world where the combination of Arab cultural unity, the demographic impact of youth groups, and the information tools of satellite television and social media have accelerated demands for political change.
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U.S. Embassy Supported the 27th International Izmir Festival
Edmar Castaneda Trio and a guest soloist Andrea Tierra performed on March 9, 2013 in Izmir with the support of the U.S. Embassy, Ankara as part of the 27th Internatıonal Izmir Festival..Edmar has quite literally taken New York and the world stage by storm with the sheer force of his virtuosic command of the harp—revolutionizing the way audiences and critics alike consider an instrument commonly relegated to the “unusual category”.
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The Heart of the World of the Art of Puppetry Beats in Izmir
One of the world's largest puppet festivals 'Izmir International Puppet Days’ is taking place in Izmir between March 7th to April 6th for the seventh time. This year, from US Sandglass Theater that is being sponsored by the American Embassy and also Hilary Chaplin is participating to the Izmir festival.
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Grammy winner American artists Alan Broadbent and Ernie Watts are at 16th International Ankara Jazz Festival
Grammy award winners Alan Broadbent and Ernie Watts performed together with Kerem Gorsev on March 7, 2013 at the MEB Sura Hall with the support of the U.S. Embassy, Ankara as part of the 16th International Ankara Jazz Festival. Photos »
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Ambassador Ricciardone Met with English Teaching Assistants
Ambassador Ricciardone met 67 young American “English Teaching Assistants” (ETA) who are working in some 30 Turkish universities under a partnership, which has been ongoing since 2008, between the Higher Education Board (YOK) and the Fulbright Commission. Video »
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English Language Fellow Motivates Teachers At Ataturk University
The Erzurum American Corner hosted English Language Fellow Phyllis Wachob for a presentation on "How to Teach Grammar and Reading" on March 8, 2013. Wachob, who is currently working at Ankara University Divinity School, talked about how to effectively teach reading and grammar and warned the teachers not to criticize students a lot when they make presentations or speeches.
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English Teaching Assistant on “Comic Books And Graphic Novels” at Izmir University of Economics
On March 1st, at the Izmir University of Economics, the Izmir American Corner hosted English Teaching Assistant Caitlin Cleary for a presentation on “Comic Books and Graphic Novels as a Tool for Increasing Reading.” During her presentation Caitlin, who is currently working at Eskisehir Anadolu University, talked about her favorite comic book and graphic novel writers.
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English Language Fellow on "Democracy in Action and Civil Rights" at Gaziantep University
The Gaziantep American Corner hosted English Language Fellow John Fulghum for a presentation on "Democracy in Action and Civil Rights" for the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Economics. His discussion focused on civil rights movements for equal voting rights, desegregation, miscegenation, racism, sexual discrimination and how the U.S. has made significant progress on these issues since the 1960s -- including gay rights.
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English Language Fellow on "Philosophy And Ethics" at Erciyes University
On February 27th, the Kayseri American Corner hosted English Language Fellow Benjamin Pellegrom for a presentation on "Philosophy and Ethics" at the university's Faculty of Theology.
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U.S. Fulbright Scholar on “Contemporary Practices Of Preservation and Urban Development” at Gaziantep University
the Gaziantep American Corner hosted U.S Fulbright Scholar Timur Hammond for a presentation on "Contemporary Practices of Preservation and Urban Development" at the university’s Faculty of Theology.
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Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women to U.S. society. On March 8, International Women’s Day, Secretary Kerry hosted the International Women of Courage Awards ceremony to recognize women who have shown exceptional courage
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English Language Specialist Leads Workshops
English Language Specialist Bruce Rogers, a leading American expert in standardized English language proficiency testing and material writing for English language teachers, is conducting a series of workshops for teachers in English language preparation programs at universities across Turkey. Photos »
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Political Officer Discusses Human Rights at Ankara Bar
The U.S. Ankara Embassy Political Officer Jamie Shufflebarger discussed human rights issues with a group of lawyers taking English language classes at the Ankara Bar Association.
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Democracy in the American Government and Politics discussed at BLIS
Scott Olson an Economist specialist at the U.S. Embassy talked about the U.S. government to a group of third graders at Bilkent Laboratory and International School. He explained the structure of the U.S. federal government, policy making process, voting system, role of the president and Congress.
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US Embassy Marines Donated Toys at LOSEV
As it has become a tradition since January 2011, the US Marines at the US Embassy in Turkey visited children with leukemia at LÖSEV School on February 14, 2013 and showed their support by presenting gifts to children. Photos »
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Ambassador Ricciardone Visits "1+8" Exhibition at SALT Galata
Organized by SALT Galata in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, 1+8 is an eight-screen video installation based on the feature film of the same name directed by Cynthia Madansky and Angelika Brudniak after two years of field research. Photo Gallery »
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Black History Month
Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.
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The New York Gypsy All-Stars will perform in Ankara
The New York Gypsy All-Stars sprang, uniting bi-musical virtuosi raised on the lush sounds of Macedonian, Greek, Turkish, and American roots and forged in the halls of the world’s best music schools. New York Gypsy All-Stars Jump the Turnstiles of Balkanalia, Turkish Roots, and Gypsy Soul with Funky Refinement. U.S. Embassy sponsored “Turkey Tour” will start on Jan. 16th 2013 in Istanbul and will continue in Ankara, Bursa and will conclude in Istanbul on January 20, 2013.
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The 2nd QueerFest will take place in Ankara
US Embassy funded QueerFest film festival organized by Pink Life LGBT Association, will take place in Ankara between 17 to 24 January 2013. Festival aims at making visible the discrimination and violence against LGBTQ individuals and at creating opportunities to discuss queer theory and arts in Turkey.
Announcements
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Space Camp Contest
Are you interested in science and space exploration?
Would you like to go to Space Camp Turkey?
Then join our Virtual Space Competition!
Submission deadline is May 10, 2013.
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Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Programs (YES) 2012-2013
Scholarships for the YES Abroad Program are available to Turkish students attending high school to spend one academic year or a semester in the States.
