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Consul General Attends Opening of International Cultural Center in Kielce

U.S. Consul General Allen Greenberg joined numerous dignitaries from Kielce and Swietokrzyskie on January 19 at the opening of the new home of the Swietokrzyskie Philharmonic in the new International Cultural Center.
Jan Karski Association Organizes Workshop for Teachers on Holocaust Education

Public Affairs Officer Benjamin Ousley Naseman addressed participants in an Embassy-sponsored program organized by the Jan Karski Association of Kielce on January 19.
Photo Exhibit in Oświecim to Remember Czesław Miłosz’s Life in America

Along with Library Director, Leszek Palus, Vice Consul Christopher Hunnicutt gave an opening speech to students and local literary enthusiasts for the opening of the photograph exhibit “Miłosz in America” at the Oświecim Municipal Library on January 19, 2012.
IB Students Learn about Higher Education in the USA

International baccalaureate students from the VI Liceum in Kielce met with Public Affairs Officer Ben Ousley Naseman and educational advisor Maria Brzostek and heard about educational opportunities at universities in the United States. The information session was held at the school, which this year will have its third group of students graduate with international baccalaureate certificates.
Senator Kirk and Congressional Delegation Visit Krakow

On January 12 and 13, 2012, Illinois Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) visited Krakow, during a four day visit to Poland. During their time in Warsaw, the lawmakers met with current and former Polish government officials, including President Komorowski, Foreign Minister Sikorski, and former President Wałęsa.
Ambassador Feinstein, Sen. Kirk and Rep. Quigley Meet with American Chamber of Commerce

On January 11, 2012, Ambassador Feinstein, Senator Kirk and Congressman Quigley met with members of the American Chamber of Commerce.

President's State of the Union Live

"Let Poland Be Poland"

Thirty years ago, the United States Information Agency (USIA) worked with private partners to produce a TV film, “Let Poland Be Poland” to show support for the Solidarity movement and the Polish people following the imposition of martial law.

To mark the 30th Anniversary of martial law in Poland and the American response, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is posting highlights from the film “Let Poland Be Poland,” on YouTube, starting on December 13, and running through January 31st (the 30th anniversary of the film’s broadcast). (more)

· WATCH: Bonus Segment # 1: Pope John Paul II
· WATCH: Bonus Segment # 2: Amb. Feinstein’s Interview
· WATCH: Part # 3: Czeslaw Milosz
· WATCH: Part #4: Kirk Douglas
· WATCH: Week #2 Video Clip: Max von Sydow talks about Solidarity
· WATCH: Week #1 Video Clip: Introduction with Charlton Heston
· READ about the interview with TVP
· READ more about martial law

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Zoom in on America
Zoom in on America is an online monthly of the U.S. Consulate Krakow for learners of English. Subscription is free. Write to zoom@usinfo.pl.
Spotlight
Spotlight is Krakow Consulate's newsletter informing about upcoming events. For free subscription write to: krakowairc@state.gov.