U.S. EMBASSY IN ARMENIA OPENS ANOTHER AMERICAN CORNER IN VANADZOR
ARMENPRESS
Sep 12, 2007
VANADZOR, SEPTEMBER 12, ARMENPRESS: The Vanadzor American Corner was
officially opened on September 12 in partnership with the U.S. Embassy
in Armenia.
In his opening remarks Ambassador Rudolf Perina, U.S. Charge d´Affairs
a.i. said, "This American Corner will make accessible to the residents
of Vanadzor and Lori Marz the diverse resources available at the
Corner and will facilitate the dialogue and mutual understanding
between Armenia and the United States."
American Corners are small American-style libraries located throughout
the world that help increase mutual understanding between the United
States and the host country. A network of over 370 American Corners
is operating globally through partnerships between the U.S. Department
of State and local host organizations.
American Corners provide information about America in a variety
of formats, including reference books, works of fiction, journals,
and videos. These resources focus on such topics as studying in the
United States, American society, U.S. history, conducting business
in the United States, and English as a Second Language.
The Corners also provide computers with Internet access, and offer
a variety of public programs including speakers and workshops. The
American Corners are open to the general public and access is free
of charge.
Currently American Corners are in operation in Yerevan, Gyumri and
Vanadzor. Soon, on October 1st the U.S. Embassy will open the American
Corner in Kapan.
American Corner program officially started in Armenia in 2005. The
Corners hold a variety of public events, including "Americans at the
American Corner" public lecture series in English by U.S. diplomats
and "Armenians at the American Corner" Armenian presentations by
USG education and exchanges program alumni, American movie showings,
and English conversation club meetings initiated by U.S. Peace Corps
volunteers.
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