IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US EMBASSY THE KAPAN AMERICAN CORNER OPENED IN ARMENIA

ArmRadio – Public Radio, Armenia
Oct 1 2007

On October 1, in partnership with the US Embassy in Armenia, Kapan
American Corner was officially opened.

In his opening remarks Ambassador Rudolf Perina, US Charge d´Affairs
a.i. said, "This American Corner will make accessible to the residents
of Kapan and Syunik 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 US
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, US 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,
Vanadzor and 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 US 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 US Peace Corps
volunteers.

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