February 2013

The American Center will be closed from February 6th to 18th, 2013 in observance of the Tet (Lunar New Year) Holiday and U.S. President's Day.

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.

U.S. Presidents

Tuesday, February 19, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Cassie Brenn, Guest Speaker

In honor of President's Day, come listen and discuss about US President George Washington.   Many people know him as the first President of the US but he was also a Gentleman Farmer.  Come learn about his home and gardens called Mount Vernon. 

Webchat:"Journey to Freedom” – Decoding Quilts Lead to Emancipation

Monday, February 25, 4:00 - 5:00 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Nancy Walraven, Guest Speaker from U.S Embassy Laos

Join us at the American Center for a 4-way webchat between the U.S. Embassies in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam  - Hanoi and Consulate General in HCMC, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

U.S Embassy Laos staff Nancy Walraven, a hobby quilter, created 12 quilts inspired by a book in homage to special quilts used by members of the Underground Railroad to aid people escaping from slavery in the United States during the Civil War period in the 1800s.  The patterns on the quilts are said to contain coded information that secretly guided, alerted and informed African-Americans about escape routes and safe-havens.  Ms. Walraven, will show her quilts and discuss her inspiration for and challenges in creating them.  A history expert from National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, joining the webchat from Washington, DC, will offer remarks about the film “Journey to Freedom.”

Do your part to become a modern day abolitionist by joining this live broadcast.  Prepare to submit your questions by text.


SOSA Award Winners

Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Cassie Brenn, Guest Speaker

Every year the US Secretary of State honors volunteers with a special award.   Come learn about the inspiring work of the 6 award winners for 2012. 

U.N. Peacekeeping: A Tool for Maintaining International Peace and Security

Wednesday, February 27, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
Speaker: Tim Liston, U.S. Embassy Political Officer

Do you know about the role U.N. Peacekeeping Missions play in the world? Join U.S. Embassy Hanoi Political Officer Tim Liston to learn more about its history, development and success stories and share your thoughts on how countries around the globe benefit from U.N. Peacekeepers and promote peace.