2012
Ambassador Murphy speaks at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
10/17/2012
Ambassador Philip D. Murphy
Ambassador Philip D. Murphy held a speech on transatlantic relations at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. In front of 800 students he emphasized the role of Germany as a partner of first resort for the USA and its foreign policy. After his speech Ambassador Murphy answered questions from the audience on diversity, economics and renewable energy.
Photos of the event can be found on Flickr.
Basketball clinic with NBA coach
Julian (left), the winner of the Berlin trip together with Dirk Nowitzki.
Together with our partners, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Basketball Aid e.V., a Berlin-based non-profit organization, the U.S. Embassy Berlin and the U.S. Consulate Munich organized basketball camps bringing together local youth and unaccompanied refugee minors in an exciting training session with former NBA-coach Neal Meyer. The participants not only experienced an intensive training exercise but also learned a lot about respect and diversity in sports. The event was supported by the Integration Commisioner of the Bavarian government.
Three participants of each clinic won the opportunity to go to the game Dallas Maverick vs. Alba Berlin and meet with NBA-legends Detlef Schremp, Chris Kaman and – of course – Dirk Nowitzki. Julian, the winner from the Munich workshop was happy to meet his idols.
American Citizen Open House was a great success
08/10/2012
Guests enjoying the Barbeque.
With nearly 300 participants, Consulate General Munich's American Citizen Information Day, July 21, was a great success. Participants from across Bavaria came to the Consulate to talk to representatives from USCIS, the Social Security Administration, the IRS, the German Immigration office, the Overseas Vote Foundation, the Association of American University and Professional Women, the German American Women’s Club, the German American Business Club, the English speaking Entity Theater, Democrats Abroad, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and the Munich International Women’s Club.
Additionally, Consulate staff registered 35 people to vote, completed 10 passport renewal applications, and answered questions about citizenship, passports, and visas.
Participants appreciated the opportunity for face-to-face contact with government officials and the chance to learn about other local programs. The government officials’ tables were the most subscribed, but perhaps the most popular station was the Marine Security Guard barbeque fundraiser featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, and American chips.
The 2012 success sets the foundation for a renewed annual event to take place around the same time each year, allowing Americans in the region to plan for and look forward to the event.
Farewell reception for Consul General Tribble
07/24/2012
Ambassador Murphy during his farewell speech for Conrad Tribble.
On July 24, Ambassador Murphy hosted a farewell party for Consul General Conrad who will leave for Cuba by the end of this month. Together with 150 guests he thanked Consul General Tribble for his significant contributions to strengthening German American relations -- both on the professional as well as on a personal level.
The guests were from all parts of the Bavarian society, among them politicians, scientist, journalists, artists and representatives of the nobility. Photos of the event are available on Flickr.
American Citizens Open House
07/21/2012
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U.S. Consulate General Munich is hosting an American Citizens Open House this month for Americans and their families living in Bavaria. During the open house, you will be able to find out more about the various services available to American citizens through U.S. and German government offices as well as services offered by other organizations in the region.
It is one-stop shopping for: voter registration, renewing your children’s passports, and getting answers to questions related to Social Security and/or U.S. immigration. Officials from the German Auslaenderamt will also be on hand to field questions about German visas for Americans. There will also be informational tables with representatives from organizations that offer services to Americans and other expatriates living in Germany, such as the American German Business Club, Overseas Vote Foundation, the American Women’s Club, the Association of American Professional and University Women, and more.
Please join us in the Consulate garden on July 21, from 11-2 p.m. American citizens and their immediate family members are invited to attend this event. If you plan to renew your child(ren)'s passport(s), please send us a message at consmunich@state.gov – you will need to work with us before the event to make sure you bring the necessary documents on the 21st. Bring your passport for entry. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Discussion on copyright
07/19/2012
The panlists with in the discussion.
Together with Bayerische Landeszentrale fuer Neue Medien (BLM), the U.S. Consulate General hosted a panel discussion on copyright and its impact on internet users, the entertainment industry and creators, such as musicians and authors.
120 people attended the event and joined the discussion. The panelists were Markus Beckedahl from the well-known blog netzpolitik.org, D'Lesli Davis from the American law firm Fulbright & Jaworski, composer Hans Hafner and Dr. Stefan Ventroni, a lawyer for entertainment law.
See more photos of the event on Flickr.
236. Independence Day celebration
07/04/2012
Conrad Tribble on stage
On July 4, the U.S. Consulate General held its traditional Independence Day party on the Consulate grounds. Together with 1300 guests the birthday of the United States of America was celebrated. The party was also a farewell for Consul General Conrad Tribble who will leave Munich by the end of July.
See photos of the party on Flickr.
Secretary Napolitano visits Bavaria
Secretary Napolitano in an interview with Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
Secretary Napolitano visited Bavaria highlighting the importance of cooperation to address cyber threats. She also paid her respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Dachau Concentration Camp.
See photos of her visit on Flickr.
The offical press release of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Exhibit Georgia O'Keeffe
Robert Kret, Barbara Buhler Lynes, Conrad Tribble, Christiane Lange, Philip Murphy (Photo: Hypo-Kulturstiftung)
Noch bis zum 13. Mai 2012 ist die Ausstellung „Georgia O’Keeffe“ in der Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung in München zu sehen. Diese erste umfangreiche Retrospektive der Künstlerin in Deutschland eröffnet dem Betrachter tiefe Einblicke in das Leben und Werk dieser wegweisenden Pionierin der amerikanischen Kunst. Ein Besuch lohnt sich!