Archive for November, 2012

Program with Jon Dudas

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

You are invited to join us for an interactive Digital Video Conference (DVC) with

Jon Dudas

President, FIRST

 “Science and Technology programs available for students from ‘For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics’”

Thursday, November 29th from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Embassy of the United States of America

490 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Are you a student between the ages of 6 and 18, or educator interested in Science and Technology? Do you wish there were more programs available for youth and students to further their understanding and experience in science and technology?

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics is a program that inspires youth to consider the wide variety of careers in science and technology.  It consists of exciting mentor-based programs to build science, engineering and technology skills; inspire innovation, and; foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership to engage students.

Join the United States Embassy in a presentation and discussion with Jon Dudas, the current President of FIRST, who will be discussing various programs available from FIRST Robotics.

Please RSVP to Alison Morris by Wednesday, November 28th

via email: morrisag@state.gov or phone: 613-688-5484.

 

You must RSVP in order to attend.  Reservations are non-transferable.  Please bring photo I.D.

Electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, and cameras) will be checked upon arrival.

Please arrive at the SUSSEX ENTRANCE 10-15 minutes prior to the program to clear security.

Please indicate special needs requirements when you RSVP.

Parking is available nearby in the Byward Market.

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Program with Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

You are invited to join us for an interactive Digital Video Conference (DVC) with

 Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky

 “US Support of Civilian Empowerment and Human Rights in Afghanistan”

Thursday, December 6th from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Embassy of the United States of America

490 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

 

Since 2002, the American and Canadian militaries have been working together in Afghanistan. As these efforts pull away from combat and move toward rebuilding the country and empowering civilians, we have a timely speaker.  Are you interested in finding out how the United States is collaborating with Canada to help in Afghanistan after ten years of having a military presence there, and specifically how Afghanistan’s women are being helped?

Please join the United States Embassy at a presentation and discussion with U.S. speaker Marjorie Margolies-Mezvisnky on the United States’ Support of Civilian Empowerment and Human Rights in Afghanistan.

In addition to building the nation physically and structurally, there has been much emphasis on the importance of empowering the Afghan people, especially those who have been and continue to be unfairly treated. There are many international campaigns aimed at addressing women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. Many groups are denied equal rights including that of an education.

Ms. Margolies-Mezvisnky is a former Pennsylvania congresswoman who founded and now runs an NGO called “Women’s Campaign International,” (WCI) which has been doing work in Afghanistan. WCI has focused its efforts on women’s political participation at a national and local level and has conducted a number of workshops, trainings and rural outreach projects which aim to build the capacity of women.

Please RSVP to Alison Morris by noon on Wednesday, December 5th

via email: morrisag@state.gov or phone: 613-688-5484.

 

You must RSVP in order to attend.  Reservations are non-transferable.  Please bring photo I.D.

Electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, and cameras) will be checked upon arrival.

Please arrive at the SUSSEX ENTRANCE 10-15 minutes prior to the program to clear security.

Please indicate special needs requirements when you RSVP.

Parking is available nearby in the Byward Market.

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Houston Ballet Master Class

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

Houston Ballet Master Class with Steven Woodgate a success!

On October 20th, local Ottawa and Gatineau students had the opportunity to attend a free Ballet master class with Steven Woodgate, world-renowned Ballet Master for the Houston Ballet. Mr.Woodgate was brought to Ottawa for this special dance event as part of the U.S. Embassy grants partnership program, which supports the promotion of American culture in Canada.

It was a full class with thirty–three ballet students, as well as four local ballet teachers who observed the class. Mr. Woodgate took the time to make individual corrections and suggestions to the students and focused on the importance of repetition in order to refine movement.

Feedback from participants and their families was immense. One participant described the class as a “dream opportunity to access profound knowledge, understanding and love of one of the most beautiful arts in the world. It is also a great privilege to be able to dance in the NAC magnificent dance studio to the live notes of superb pianists on a grand piano”.

Participants were very grateful to the Ottawa National Arts Centre, the Houston Ballet and Mr. Woodgate, and the American Embassy of Ottawa for making this opportunity possible. As one participant so eloquently put it, “providing equal access to arts and physical education is the best way to ensure healthy, educated and inspired societies, fundamental elements of happiness”.

To learn more about dance professional Steven Woodgate, please see his bio here.

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Carleton University to Host Panel Discussion on 2012 Elections

Friday, November 9th, 2012

On November 14th, Carleton University, in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, will be hosting a panel discussion entitled “Continuities and Surprises: The American Elections of November 6, 2012″. For more details, click on the poster below!

Continuities and Surprises: The American Elections of November 6, 2012

Continuities and Surprises: The American Elections of November 6, 2012

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American Fulbright to Lead Discussion on Obama, Race and American Democracy

Friday, November 9th, 2012

On November 13th at the University of Ottawa, Jeremy I. Levitt, the Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice at the University of Ottawa, will be leading a discussion entitled “Obama, Race and American Democracy”. Click on the poster below for further details!

Obama, Race and American Democracy - November 13, 2012 at the University of Ottawa

Obama, Race and American Democracy – November 13, 2012 at the University of Ottawa

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The A B Series presents Performing Artist and Poet John Giorno

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

“It doesn’t get better”… than John Giorno

John Giorno, an American poet with a penchant for the offbeat will be gracing the National Arts Centre’s (NAC) Fourth Stage next month as part of the A B Series.  The U.S. Embassy, Ottawa awarded a grant to the  A B Series to support the visit to Ottawa of John Giorno.  The U.S. Embassy grants partnership program supports the promotion of American culture in Canada.

Giorno, a long-time poet, has worked tirelessly to broaden the reach of his craft since the late 1960s when he set up “dial-a-poem” recordings of various poets reading their works.  He did this using an existing communications system, back before there were instances of “dial-a-anything” available.  Giorno wrote in an introduction to the collection of recorded poetry, now available online, “We established a new poet-audience relationship.”

Since that time, Giorno has expanded his poetry to include representations on canvas, such as those on display at the Almine Rech Gallery in Paris, France.  He also does live performances of many of his poems, including “THANKS FOR NOTHING”, “Just say NO to family values”, and “It doesn’t get better.”

This will be the internationally-renowned poet’s first performance in Ottawa.

Tickets for the November 7th, 7:30 p.m. performance can be purchased in person at the NAC Box Office or online at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/venue/131211?brand=nac&lang=en-ca.

 

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