Ambassador and Mrs. Oreck visited Juuka, Joensuu, and Ilomantsi on February 16-17 to get acquainted with local researchers, business, and culture.
Ambassador Oreck met with members of the Atlantic Council Youth Network on Tuesday, February 15th at the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki. The group enjoyed an animated discussion on a variety of topics regarding U.S.-Finnish relations.
On February 14, PAO Marjut Robinson talked about American holidays at an event organized by the Helsinki Finnish-American Society.
California car collector and Petersen Automotive Museum board member Bruce Meyer gave a lecture at the American Resource Center Friday February 4th on the American Hot Rod. The event was arranged in co-operation with the Finnish Hot Rod Association (FHRA).
Counselor for Cultural and Press Affairs Marjut Robinson presented a book collection consisting of themes relevant to the North American Studies Program at the University of Helsinki.
Robin Hartsell from the Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Helsinki, gave two presentations on “Studying and Working in the U.S." at the American Resource Center on January 28 and January 31. Ms. Hartsell introduced the students to the web sites of several American universities and colleges. She also detailed the steps a student must take when planning to study or work in the United States.
Documentary Filmmaker Doug Block participated in the DocPoint festival with his documentary “The Kids Grow Up.”
U.S. Ambassador Bruce Oreck visited Lahti on Thursday January 27. The visit, hosted by Lahti Science and Business Park, included a roundtable discussion and meetings with local businesses and entrepreneurs as well as a press conference with local media.
Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs Marjut Robinson discussed multiculturalism in the US at the Vuosaari Library
Ambassador Oreck talks about the importance of lighting in the fight against climate change at Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority's (HSY) Climate Seminar: Small Steps, Giant Leaps. (Youtube video, 1:24 mins, January 2011)
U.S. Ambassador to Finland Bruce Oreck inaugurated the Discover America Pavilion at the Matka 2011 Nordic Travel Fair at the Helsinki Fair Center on Thursday, January 20.
Ambassador Bruce Oreck met with Chairman Roope Noronen and Executive Director Matti Sorsa from the American Football Association of Finland.
Marjut Robinson, Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs, hosted a dinner to welcome the incoming American Fulbright grantees to Finland.
Deputy Public Affairs Officer David McGuire met with students from Sampo high school in Tampere during their visit to Helsinki. The group discussed current U.S. Foreign Policy and the myriad of challenges the U.S. Government is facing at the outset of 2011.