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Antigone Rising - Live in Concert!
Join us for a live concert featuring New York-based American rock 'n roll band Antigone Rising for their first-ever visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank! The band will perform in Bethlehem on February 25; Ramallah on February 26; and Jerusalem on February 27. Concerts are free and open to the public.
February 24, 2012
Page 2 – America House Upcoming Events
Page 3 – Nicole Taylor’s Visit to Jerusalem and West Bank
Page 4 – President Obama’s Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony for African American History Museum
Page 5 – Sports United: Bringing People Together/ Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative
Page 6 – Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund/ Webchat on U.S. Elections/2012 World Mobile Congress
Page 7 – Educational and Cultural Exchange Opportunities
Page 8 – International and Regional News
Official Websites:
http://jerusalem.usconsulate.gov
http://arabic.jerusalem.usconsulate.gov
http://gaza.usvpp.gov
http://arabic.gaza.usvpp.gov
Social Media:
www.facebook.com/UsConGenJerusalem
www.twitter.com/USCGJerusalem
www.youtube.com/UsConGenJerusalem
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Thank You!
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America House in Jerusalem
is pleased to invite you to the following upcoming programs in Jerusalem
Antigone Rising in Concert!
Monday, February 27, 2012, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, YMCA on Nablus Road, Jerusalem
See Page 1 for more details.
If you would like to bring a large group to the Jerusalem performance, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can reserve seats for you.
Black History Month Film Screening:
Remember the Titans
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 5:00 PM, America House, Al-Zahra Street, opposite to Rockefeller Park, East Jerusalem
In the southern United States, two racially segregated high schools are closed and all of the students sent to T.C. Williams High School under federal mandate to integrate. The year is seen through the eyes of the football team. Based on the actual events of 1971, the team becomes the unifying symbol for the community as the boys and the adults learn to depend on and trust each other. The movie will be screened in English with English subtitles.
To be added to America House’s mailing list, please e-mail [email protected] America House is the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem’s cultural center In East Jerusalem and was established in 2010.
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American Arts Envoy Nicole Taylor Performs in Jerusalem to Celebrate African American History Month
On February 12, the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem hosted American Soprano Nicole Taylor and her pianist, Daniel Ernst for musical workshops and live performances to mark African American History Month. Ms. Taylor is a world-class soprano, whose award-winning vocal repertoire includes opera, chamber, oratorio and other classical offerings. During her two day visit, Taylor performed pieces by Strauss and Rachmaninov, and captivated the audience by her soulful renditions of African American spirituals. Paying respect to African American History Month, Ms. Taylor offered a heartfelt history of this American musical tradition and explained its fundamental connection to today’s popular musical genres.
In Jerusalem, Ms. Taylor conducted a workshop with the Magnificat Institute’s Yasmeen Children’s Choir in Jerusalem. The choir joined Ms. Taylor and Mr. Ernst for a public performance at Custodia Terrae Sanctae in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Ms. Taylor and Mr. Ernst also visited Dar El Kalimeh Arts College in Bethlehem for a vocal training session with past participants of the U.S. Consulate-sponsored singing competition Ghaneeha.
The soprano and pianist duo concluded their visit with a special evening performance at the residence of American Consul General Daniel Rubinstein, who welcomed guests with words from President Obama’s recent Proclamation of African American History Month.
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President Obama’s Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony for National Museum of African American History
President Obama: “The idea for a museum dedicated to African Americans was first put forward by black veterans of the Civil War. And years later, the call was picked up by members of the civil rights generation — by men and women who knew how to fight for what was right and strive for what is just. This is their day. This is your day. It’s an honor to be here to see the fruit of your labor.
It was here that the pillars of our democracy were built, often by black hands. And it is on this spot — alongside the monuments to those who gave birth to this nation, and those who worked so hard to perfect it — that generations will remember the sometimes difficult, often inspirational, but always central role that African Americans have played in the life of our country.”
See Also:
New Museum to Celebrate History, Culture of African Americans A Hug for One of the Littlest Donors
From the Archives: Celebrating Black History Month Series
Watch The Video
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State Department Fact Sheet on SportsUnited: Bringing People Together
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited Division leads the U.S. Department of State’s international exchange efforts to bring the global community together through sports.
Using lessons learned on and off the playing field, SportsUnited focuses on empowering young people and underserved populations worldwide. Sports diplomacy builds on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s vision of “smart power diplomacy,” which embraces the use of a full range of diplomatic tools – in this case sports – to bring people together and foster greater understanding.
SportsUnited engages people from around the world in four key ways: the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative, the Sports Envoy program, the Sports Visitors program, and Sports Grants that focus on empowering athletes with disabilities and underserved youth.
The Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative
In February 2012, the U.S. Department of State announced a global effort to engage women and girls through sports. The Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative will mobilize all of the U.S. Department of State’s international sports programming, from Sports Envoys traveling overseas to international Sports Visitors traveling to the United States, to increase the number of women and girls worldwide who are involved in sports. A cornerstone of this initiative is the creation of a new sports mentorship program that will connect women and girls from across the globe with their American counterparts.
For more information on the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative, please log on to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ website at https://exchanges.state.gov/sports.
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Join The WEBCHAT: Electing a President in Today’s America
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm
Why are U.S. Presidential elections often compared to a grueling political marathon? How did the road to the White House come to be as it is now, and how does it differ from past campaigns? Would reforming the presidential selection process contribute to a more representative and better functioning democracy? Join a live webchat with Professor Robert Schmuhl, University of Notre Dame Journalism, Ethics and Democracy Director, who will answer your questions about this topic. This will be a video webchat in English. Please click on the above URL to participate.
Between February 27 - March 1, 2012, A world-class conference on mobile technologies will take place in Barcelona Spain. The theme for the 2012 Mobile World Congress is "Redefining Mobile". The event brings together mobile industry professionals from around the world and this year will include:
A world-class thought-leadership conference featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions A cutting-edge product and technology exhibition featuring 1,400 exhibitors The world’s best venue for seeking industry opportunities, making deals, and networking App Planet, the Centre of the Mobile Apps Universe The Global Mobile Awards programme, where we recognize innovations and advancement in the industry; and, Our newest programme, mPowered Brands, where global marketers and agencies increase knowledge of mobile
marketing and immediate connect with mobile players to bring their visions to reality.
U.S. Department of State Announces the 2012 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund to Support Exchange Alumni Projects that Tackle Global Challenges
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to
announce the 2012 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), which aims to harness the leadership capacity of exchange program alumni worldwide. There are currently more than one
million alumni of United States government-funded exchange programs. This competition gives these alumni the opportunity to form partnerships with each other and U.S. missions abroad to
spur innovative ideas and projects that address global issues on a local, national, regional, and international level.
ECA’s Office of Alumni Affairs will conduct the competition on the State Alumni website at
https://alumni.state.gov. Alumni are invited to submit proposals between February 27, 2012 and
March 30, 2012, at https://alumni.state.gov/aeif. The Office of Alumni Affairs will announce AEIF award winners in mid-May 2012. Visit https://alumni.state.gov/aeif to learn more about the
submission process.
Conference On Mobile Technologies
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OneBeat Program (Deadline Today) The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs & Bang On A Can’s Found Sound Nation are pleased to announce OneBeat, a cultural exchange program offering professional development opportunities to 50 young emerging - professional musicians and advanced students (ages 19-35) from around the world. Deadline: Today! February 24, 2012 2012 TechGirls Program The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is pleased to announce the inaugural TechGirls program, an educational exchange initiative for approximately 25 teenage girls from select countries and territories in the Middle East and North Africa that complements the TechWomen program. The eligible countries are Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian territories, Tunisia, and Yemen. Deadline: March 6, 2012 "Doors to Diplomacy" 2012 International Web Project Competition for Middle and High School Students: The Department of State and the Global SchoolNet Foundation announce the 2012 "Doors to Diplomacy" award competition, recognizing the student-created Global SchoolNet Web projects from around the globe that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. To qualify, middle school and high school students will work in small teams with teacher-coaches. Projects must be completed by March 15, 2012, and winners will be announced in May 2012. Every team that enters a project will receive a special "Doors to Diplomacy" certificate recognizing their achievement. Each student member of the two winning teams – one American and one international – will also receive a $2,000 scholarship and the winning coaches’ schools will each receive a $500 cash award. Deadline: March 15, 2012. For a complete description of the competition and information about eligibility and judging criteria, please visit http://globalschoolnet.org/gsndoors/. For more information, contact Dr. Yvonne Marie Andres of Global SchoolNet by phone at (760) 635-0001 or by e-mail at [email protected] or Wanda Ramsey of the Department of State by e-mail at [email protected]. USG Department of State Citizen Exchanges Program The applicants must be citizens of Jordan, Egypt, Israel or the Palestinian Territories, and cannot hold dual US citizenship. Emerging professionals (roughly an age range of 25-40) and would prefer some professional experience and evidence for advancement in their field. A successful applicant will have excellent English skills. The program is fully paid (travel, meals, and lodging) for and includes generous book and cultural entertainment allowances. Deadline: October 31, 2012.
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International and Regional News
Clinton to Participate in “Friends of Syria” Meeting in Tunis Ambassador Rice on Arrest of NGO Workers in Syria Syria a Top Priority for U.N Human Rights Council White House Summary of Security Adviser Donilon’s Trip to Israel Senator McCain in Egypt on Nongovernmental Organizations
U.N. Ambassador Rice on First Anniversary of Libya’s Revolution U.S., EU Want Sustained and Productive Talks with Iran Assistant Secretary Gordon’s Interview with BBC on Iran White House on First Anniversary of Libya’s Revolution Remarks by Clinton, EU High Representative Ashton After Their Meeting
كهيىخون حشبسك في اجخمبع "أصذقبء سوسيت" انمشحقب في
حووس
بيبن نهسفيشة سايس بخصوص انقبض ػهي ػبمهيه في
مىظمت غيش حكوميت بسوسيب
دووبهو: سوسيب ػهي سأس أونويبث مجهس األمم انمخحذة
نحقوق اإلوسبن
بيبن مقخضب نهبيج األبيض ػه صيبسة مسخشبس األمه انقومي
دوويهون إني إسشائيم
بيبن نهسيىبحوس مبكيه بشأن انمىظمبث غيش انحكوميت في
مصش
كهمت انسفيشة سوصان سايس بمىبسبت انزكشى انسىويت األوني
نهثوسة انهيبيت
انواليبث انمخحذة واالححبد األوسوبي يودان إجشاء محبدابث
مثمشة مغ إيشان
مقببهت مسبػذ وصيشة انخبسجيت فيهيب غوسدون مغ هيئت
اإلراػت انبشيطبويت )بي بي سي( حول إيشان