September 2012

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All of the below events are open for the public. We would like you to plan carefully before registering with us so that we have enough seats for participants. If you register for our events but change your plan, kindly notify us by email to irchanoi@gmail.com.

***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS EXCEPT THOSE NOTED OTHERWISE.  Register here.***

***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS EXCEPT THOSE NOTED OTHERWISE.  Register here.***

If you would like to be an American Center member, please register. Our office is located on the 1st Floor of the Rose Garden Tower at 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi. You can leave your vehicle at VKO Supermarket's vehicle keeping area. Remember to take your ID with you.

Culture Connection Series: English Vocabulary Building

Tuesday, September 4, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Mrs. Cassie Brenn, Guest Host

How to Learn new words in English or why I hate word-a-day calendars.  Come learn about and discuss strategies for building a bigger and better vocabulary in English.

Saving the Cat Ba Langur, Vietnam’s Most Endangered Monkey + Mural Contest Award Ceremony

Wednesday, September 5, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Hosts: Rick Passaro, Director of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project and US Embassy ESTH Officers
Special Guests: Ambassador David B. Shear and Deputy Chief of Mission Claire A. Pierangelo

Cat Ba langurs need your help! Join U.S. Ambassador Shear when he announces the winner of the Cat Ba langur mural contest. You will be one of the first to meet the winning artist and see the design that will be recreated at the entrance to Cat Ba National Park. Also, Rick Passaro, director of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project, will explain how you can help bring this beautiful animal back from the brink of extinction!

Cyber Etiquette: How to present yourself professionally on the web in an increasingly connected society

Thursday, September 6, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Arianna Calderon, U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Intern

The internet is usually seen as a place for casual chats and posting pictures, but it is also a tool to develop your professional presence and can be risky for your career if you don’t carefully guard your online presence. Come to the AC to learn about proper email etiquette, best practices with social media sites, and how to use the internet to establish your personal brand.

Mr. Christian Castro: How the U.S. Engages with SE Asia

Monday, September 10, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Mr. Christian Castro, the Director of the State Department’s Office of Multilateral Affairs for the East Asia-Pacific region

Have you ever wondered about the regional programs and organizations the United States works with in SE Asia?  If so, please join us at the American Center on Monday, September 10 to discuss with Mr. Christian Castro, the Director of the State Department’s Office of Multilateral Affairs for the East Asia-Pacific region, about U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia.  There are many ways the U.S. engages: through ASEAN, the ASEAN Regional Forum, the East Asian Summit, and, especially, the Lower Mekong Initiative.  All of this engagement has the goal of promoting peace, security, and prosperity in the region.  Come learn more and bring your questions as well!

Culture Connection Series: Neil Armstrong, American Astronaut

Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Mrs. Cassie Brenn, Guest Host

The news recently reported that Neil Armstrong passed away at the age of 82.  Come learn about the life of this remarkable American who was the first man to walk on the moon.

Culture Connection Series: The Story of Trees

Tuesday, September 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Mrs. Cassie Brenn, Guest Host

Trees live a long, long time and are "witness" to significant periods of history.  Learn about a few special trees in US culture by listening to the story of Johnny Appleseed and Moon Trees.

Soft Skills training: Crafting a Professional Image (for success in work and study)

Friday, September 21, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speakers: LEAD Consulting Experts

"A professional image is key to seizing opportunities, building trust, and succeeding in your career. That image is not what you were born with or what your status says about you. It is what others see in you when you are in the spotlight, and most importantly, when you think no one is looking.
 
Come join us for a fun and informative workshop on how to craft a professional image from inside out with Dr. Thuy Nguyen, Director of Training Division at LEAD Consulting, and Mr. Jason Lusk, communications consultant and former Vice President of Cramer-Krasselt, USA. You’ll be leaving inspired, informed, and equipped with essential tools that help you project your best and be more competitive."  

American Studies Forum: U.S. Elections and Constitution

Saturday, September 22, 2012, 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngọc Khánh Street, Hà Nội
Speakers: Prof. Nguyễn Đăng Dung, Department of Law, Vietnam National University; Mr. Nguyễn Cảnh Bình, Director of the AlphaBooks

The American Center cordially invites you to the fourth meeting of the American Studies Forum on the topic of “U.S. Elections and Constitution.” Speakers include Professor Nguyen Dang Dung, a leading expert in constitutional law from Vietnam National University’s School of Law, and Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh, Director of the AlphaBooks.

The presentation and subsequent discussion will explore the U.S. Constitution’s creation, its characteristics, its evolution and how it has remained relevant from 1789 until the present.  It will also discuss the how the Constitution protects American citizens’ right to vote in elections.
This talk is in Vietnamese and light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Please register to attend this meeting at http://creator.zoho.com/pashanoi/form/442.

Culture Connection Series: English Language Tech Support

Tuesday, September 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Mrs. Cassie Brenn, Guest Host

Do you use on-line communities to learn English and learn about American culture?  How can blogs, twitter, youtube, skype, and facebook help you learn English?  Discuss and share strategies for using these on-line resources.

Commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation and Raising Awareness of Modern Slavery

Wednesday, September 26, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: U.S. Embassy Political Officer

Saturday, September 22, 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's now famous Emancipation Proclamation.  This speech announced to all Americans that he would order the emancipation of all slaves living in the United States.  In honor of this historic occasion, the American Center seeks to raise awareness that modern slavery still exists worldwide and to highlight that the United States has a long history of working to end it, both at home and abroad.  Come to the AC on September 26 to join the fight to end modern slavery today and learn how you can take action.

America's Best Tourist Spots

Friday, September 28, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speakers: Chuck Casey - Foreign Area Officer; Mark Anderson - Economic Officer; Tim Wiley - Economic Officer; Debi Fairman - Consular Chief; Tom Edwardsen - Management Officer