The U.S. Embassy together with the American Corners and various private and public partners throughout the Philippines hosted the 2020 NASA Space Apps Challenge which ran from October 2 to 4, 2020. The event was held in seven cities and opened with a virtual data bootcamp to mentor the teams competing for the succeeding 2-day hackathon. The NASA Space Apps Challenge aims to develop technology-based solutions for current global concerns.
Education USA Webinar | 09 March 2020
EducationUSA Philippines hosts a webinar with U.S. university representatives and the EducationUSA advising center in Cebu on 09 March 2020 at the American Center.
AC EcoWomen Speaker Series | AC Cebu | 04 March 2020
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, AmericanCorner Cebu at University of San Carlos (USC) hosted an EcoWomen Speaker program on March 4, 2020. The program aims to feature women environmental leaders and highlight their environmental advocacy to raise awareness among a diverse range of audience.
Counselor for Public Affairs Visits AC Cebu | AC Cebu | 04 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs, Philip Roskamp, visited the American Corner and EducationUSA Advising Center at the University of San Carlos Cebu campuses.
DepEd National Science and Technology Fair | 03 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy supports the 2020 DepEd Philippines National Science and Technology Fair. Cultural Attache Matt Keener, delivered the embassy’s message of support to an audience of over 500 students, school and government officials. The four-day fair brings together 40 teams from different regions of the Philippines to present their projects and compete for a chance to represent at the 2020 International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles in May.
U.S. Embassy Talks: MLK Leadership Workshop | 21 February 2020
On February 21, 2020, 25 student leaders from different universities visited the American Center Manila and joined a discussion about the leadership principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he pushed for peace and equality through non-violent resistance.
YSEALI Theory U Regional MOOC Camp | AC Manila – DLSU | 20 February 2020
The American Space Philippines’ Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) camp on “u.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future” starts on 19 February 2020. It’s great to connect with our friends at the American Corners in Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Timor Leste, and Vietnam. | via American Corner Manila – De La Salle University Libraries
Haquathon Summit | 15 February 2020
The Haquathon Summit with Save Philippine Seas was held on 15 February 2020, where tech innovators from Manila and Cebu come together to present their pilot solutions addressing marine related sustainability issues.
“Hidden Figures” Film Screening and Forum | AC Marawi | 13 February 2020
In celebration of the U.N. International Day of Women and Girls in Science, American Corner Marawi – Mindanao State University hosted the screening of the film, “Hidden Figures” on February 13, 2020, at the newly expanded AC Marawi Hall.
Pop Culture and the Arts: Soft Power Diplomacy | AC Cebu | 12 February 2020
American Corner Cebu held a lecture forum with the theme Pop Culture and the Arts: Soft Power Diplomacy on February 12, 2020. The event highlighted the story behind the #FriendsPartnersAllies Art Mural of AC Cebu showing how art and culture bridge the U.S. and PH.
Makerspace Management Academy Kickoff Planning Workshop with FabLabs, DTI, USAID, and DOST | 12 February 2020
American Center Manila, USAID STRIDE, DTI, DOST, and the Fab Lab network did a planning workshop for the Makerspace Management Academy Kickoff program on 11 February 2020.
TAYO Visits American Center in Manila | 11 February 2020
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Visits American Center in Manila | 04 February 2020
International Studies and Political Science students from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan visit the American Center on 04 February 2020 to learn about the wide range of Public Affairs programs and services that they can access through the U.S. Embassy and the American Corners.
National Youth Commission (NYC) Visits American Center in Manila, with Ambassador Sung Kim | 03 February 2020
On February 03, 2020, the National Youth Commission (NYC) met with Ambassador Sung Y. Kim at the American Center Manila. Different section representatives presented the various youth programs and initiatives of the U.S. Embassy.
AC Manila U.S.-PH Mural Launch | AC Manila – DLSU | 03 February 2020
Today, the American Corner (AC) in Manila at De La Salle University launched the AC U.S.-PH Friends, Partners, Allies Mural Project. The event was attended by art student volunteers along with their mentors. DLSU President, Br. Raymundo Suplido, FSC and U.S. Embassy Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer, Nina Lewis graced the celebration.
American Center x Google Education Workshop Culminating Activity | 31 January 2020
Over 80 elementary and high school teachers completed the ‘Maker Monday Brainery’ workshop that ran from September to December 2019. Teachers learned how to integrate tech tools such as GSuite, Chromebooks, and a wide array of apps and 21st century teaching strategies in their classrooms to increase student engagement and learning. They gathered once again on January 31, at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines to receive their certificates of completion. The workshop series was organized by American Center Manila in partnership with Google Educator Group (GEG)-South Manila.
AC Batac 35th Anniversary | AC Batac | 24 January 2020
On January 24, 2020, the American Corner (AC) in Batac at Mariano Marcos State University celebrated its 35th year anniversary with the theme “MMSU-AC at 35: Onward to Becoming a Space for Innovation and Collaboration”. The celebration featured the relaunch of the AC U.S.-PH Friends, Partners, Allies Mural Project followed by a lecture-forum held at the MMSU Function Hall.
2020 Ilocos Alumni Reconnect, State Alumni Philippines Ilocos Chapter Launch | AC Batac | 23 January 2020
On January 23, 2020, Mariano Marcos State University hosted the 2020 Ilocos Alumni Reconnect and launched the State Alumni Philippines Ilocos Chapter. MMSU President, Dr. Shirley Agrupis and U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs, Philip Roskamp graced the event.
Ilocus Sur Fab Lab Visit | 23 January 2020
On January 23, 2020, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section visited the PSHS – Fab Lab in Ilocos Sur. In a fruitful meeting with the Region’s PSHS, DepEd, DOST, and DTI leadership, Counselor for Public Affairs, Philip Roskamp, shared the various entrepreneurship and innovation programs at the American Corner (AC) in Batac MMSU and the wide range of education and youth exchange opportunities, and services that the embassy offers through the AC. The visit hopes to build and strengthen collaborations with AC Batac and increase engagement from Ilocos for #YSEALI, #Fulbright, and #EducationUSA among many other programs available for the region.
Celebrating MLK Day | AC Baguio | 20 January 2020
American Corner Baguio celebrates Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.
Discussion session with Dr. Richard Andrus of Binghamton University, New York (SUNY Binghamton) | AC Cagayan de Oro | 13 January 2020
American Corner Xavier University Cagayan de Oro hosted a discussion session with Dr. Richard Andrus of Binghamton University, New York (SUNY Binghamton). An associate professor emeritus at the environmental studies program of SUNY Binghamton, Dr. Andrus talked about environmental challenges and food security issues in a globalized world.
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