The 2013 State of the Union
On February 13th, President Obama updated Americans on the most important issues facing the country in his State of the Union Address.
Ceremonial Swearing-in for Secretary Kerry
Secretary Kerry (Feb. 6): "I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace – (applause) – and because the values and the ideals of our nation are really what represents the best of the possibilities of life here on earth. "
Swearing-in Ceremony for the new U.S. Ambassador
On February 5th, the new U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Deborah McCarthy was sworn in during the official ceremony in Washington, D.C. Embassy and its staff will be welcoming Ms. McCarthy to Lithuania very soon!
Secretary Kerry's Arrival at the State Department
Secretary Kerry (Feb. 4): "I want to thank President Obama for his trust in me to take on this awesome task, and for his trust in you, every single one of you, and what you do every single day."
The Second Inauguration of Barack Obama
On January 21st, President Barack Obama took the oath of office during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and delivered his Second Inaugural Address.
Pabradė Orphanage Visit
On December 23rd, families from the U.S. Embassy visited the Pabradės Vaikų Globos Namai. As part of the "Toys for Tots" campaign every family and individual at the U.S. Embassy donated toys, games, clothes or other items that was given directly to the children at the orphanage.
Embassy News
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Vileišio Progymnasium students visit American Center Library
On February 8th, PAS welcomed 19 students and 3 teachers from Vileišio Progymnasium to the American Center Library. American interns gave a joint presentation about the work of the Embassy, themselves, and National Parks in the United States.
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U.S. Embassy at the Vilnius Education Fair
From February 7-9th, the U.S. Embassy supported the EducationUSA stand at the annual Vilnius International Education Fair, in which foreign and local universities presented opportunities for studying at their institutions.
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St. Kristoforo Gymnasium students visit American Center Library
On February 1st, PAS continued its series, “Your Visit to America at the American Center,” by welcoming six students and their teacher from St. Kristoforo Gymnasium in Vilnius to the American Center Library.
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Pennsylvania National Guard officers visit Simono Daukanto Gymnasium
On February 1st, three officers from the Pennsylvania National Guard visited the Simono Daukanto Gymnasium in Vilnius to present a class on the 20 year history of the relationship between the Pennsylvania National Guard and Lithuanian Armed Forces as well as to show the role of citizen-soldiers in the U.S. Army.
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International Holocaust Commemoration Day
On January 28th, Charge Anne Hall participated in the opening of a photography exhibit by students at the Vilnius Academy of Arts of old synagogues in Belarus, dedicated to mark International Holocaust Commemoration Day. Chargé d’Affaires’ Remarks »
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Outreach visit to Panevėžys schools
On January 25th, Political Officer Vanna Chan, Political Specialist Renata Dromantaitė and intern Meredith Mantel traveled to Panevežys to visit two schools – the Panevežys Special School and the Panevežys Rožynas Basic School to meet with students as well as commemorate International Holocaust Day.
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U.S. Experts on domestic violence share best practices with Lithuanian police
On January 21-22, U.S. Human Rights Advocate Cheryl Thomas and Police Lieutenant Scott Jenkins led police seminars in Trakai to share the U.S. legal and practical experience in implementing domestic violence laws.
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Embassy Vilnius Hosts "Political Transitions" web chat
On January 22nd, in cooperation with the State Department’s IIP office, the U.S. Embassy organized a web chat with two former U.S. Congressmen to discuss the transition into and out of political power, and what the world might expect from the second Obama Administration.
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Call for Nominations
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Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship Program
Application deadline: March 3, 2013
High School Student exchanges
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Learn about ExCEL
Learn more about Exchanges in Culture, Education and Leadership, the U.S. Embassy’s new high school exchange program.
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ExCEL Class 2011-2012
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ExCEL Class 2010-2011
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About the Program
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Lithuania Proposal
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