– a moving and inspirational documentary about the lives of two women after 9/11.
September 25, 4 pmScholarship in Alaska. A travelogue with pictures
– a presentation in Hungarian by Linda Mézes.
„Salmon, glacier, sleigh dog, northern lights, oil pipeline, McKinley and many more": Alaska’s natural beauties, resources and strategic significance are presented with the help of photographs.
October 2008
October 7, 6.30 pmWould you like to study in the United States?
Kornélia Litkei, senior educational advisor of Fulbright Committee is giving a presentation on study opportunities in the US
October 9, 6 pmU.S. Election Update
An experts’ analysis of the main issues of the American presidential election with the help of video recordings of political debates
October 13-171956 MOVIE WEEK
October 16, 6 pm Journey Home – movie screening and talk with director Réka Pigniczky
October 28, 2 pm-8 pmWorld Animation Day
Screening of American animated movies and a talk with Carolyn Glassman, cultural attaché of US Embassy.
October 31HALLOWEEN
Pumpkin carving contest and other programs
November 2008
18th November, 6.30 pm INTO - American High School Exchange
As part of the International Education Week, INTO Magyarország Kft is giving an informative presentation on high school study exchanges. If you have been thinking of studying abroad then this event can be particularly useful for you. Come and find out more about your opportunities!
20th November, 6 pmPost-Election Update
A lot has changed since our last U.S. Election Update. As you probably know, on November 4th, Barack Obama won the US presidential election and now the United States is preparing for a presidential transition. Our election experts are going to analyze the election as well as the current political situation. Your opinion is also more than welcome!
Our speakers:
Dr. Tibor Glant, Historian, Chair of the North American Department, IEAS, University of Debrecen Daniel D. Koski, Human Rights Officer, U.S. Embassy Dr. Zoltán Kovács, Historian at the University of Debrecen and Communicational Counselor in the Mayor’s Office Donald E. Morse, Guest Professor, IEAS, University of Debrecen
25th November, 6 pm Afghanistan in Pictures: The Current Situation and Its Prospects For Tomorrow
Most of us do not have any first-hand experience about Afghanistan. Political Officer Richard Jao is visiting us to share his own experiences through his photos and his unique presentation.
Richard Jao is currently a political/economic officer at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary. In the first half of 2008, Richard was a political officer at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan where he met with the Hungarian PRT and Afghan leaders in Baghlan province. Previously, he was a Vice-Consul at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, China. He holds a B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley.
27th November, 5 pm Thanksgiving
Come and celebrate this special American tradition with a lovely turkey dinner! Please, contribute to the dinner with your favorite side-dishes (mashed potatoes, vegetables, rice, etc.) or cakes and drinks. If you would like to come, please sign up via e-mail until November 21st and do not forget to mention how you can contribute. Also, please e-mail us if you change your mind about coming or about the dish you are bringing. Thank you.
December 2008
2nd December, 6.00 pmFrom Subprime Mortgage to Financial Market Crisis:
An Overview of the 2007-08 Economic Situation in the U. S.
We are all inundated with alarming news about the current economic situation. If you would like to get the inside scoop about the situation of the US economy, this presentation by economic officer Steve Weston is for you!
Steven Weston serves as the senior Economic Officer at the U.S. Embassy to Hungary in Budapest. He previously served tours in Shanghai, China, as well as in Luxembourg and in the Economic Bureau in Washington, DC. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce, focusing on the negotiation and implementation of international trade agreements. Before joining the federal government, he worked as a general practice attorney in Washington, DC. Mr. Weston holds a Bachelor’s degree in international relations from UCLA, and a Master’s degree in the same field from the American University in Washington, DC. He also received a J.D. degree from the American University’s Washington College of Law, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. He is originally from Los Angeles, California, and is married and has two children.
11th December, 5 pmX-mas Tea Party
And so this is Christmas… This is the time of the year to get together with friends and loved-ones… which is why American Corner Debrecen invites you to its annual Christmas tea-party. We hope you can join us! Please sign up via e-mail until December 9th and contribute to the event with snacks, cookies or special teas. New this year: come and show off your mug at the Mug Beauty Contest of 2008! Be able to describe your mug and tell its story to the others in English!
December 16, 4-7 pmBook Flea Market
With the co-operation of the Student Council of Ady Endre High School, the AC is organizing a special book fair where you can buy second-hand English language books for amazingly low prices. You will have a chance to look at the collection before and after the English Conversation Club too!
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Most of us do not have any first-hand experience about Afghanistan. Political Officer Richard Jao is visiting us to share his own experiences through his photos and his unique presentation.
December 16, 4-7 pm