Join a Live Webchat about Islam in America

How do Muslims in America celebrate Ramadan?  Are you interested in learning more about what Muslim life is like in America?  Do you have questions about practicing Islam in the U.S.?   Join a live webchat with Imam Khalid Latif from New York City, who was appointed as the first Muslim chaplain at New York University (NYU).  Imam Latif is deeply committed to interfaith dialogue and community service as integral parts of what it means to be Muslim in a modern, multicultural world.  His exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis has brought him recognition throughout New York City. 


The Live Webchat will be available on JULY 24, 2013, 12:30 PM (PHILIPPINE TIME). 
To join, please click the attached link https://conx.state.gov/event/islam-in-america/

TJIC collaboration meetup with student officers and faculty advisers of Library and Information Science Student Organizations in Metro Manila

Caption 1: Student officers and faculty advisers of the UE Association of Students of Library and Information Science, UP Library and Information Science Students’ Association and UP Future Library and Information Professionals of the Philippines.

Sixteen students from the UE Association of Students of Library and Information Science, UP Library and Information Science Students’ Association (UPLISSA), and UP Future Library and Information Professionals of the Philippines (UPFLIPP), visited the Thomas Jefferson Information Center (TJIC) on 8 July 2013 to discuss possible library collaborative projects with the TJIC.

Welcome remarks were given by TJIC Deputy Director Princess Grace Wooden, an introduction and overview of TJIC’s mission, current and upcoming programs and services were delivered by TJIC Director Gianina Cabanilla, and an overview of the eLibraryUSA online resources and American spaces initiatives were briefly presented by TJIC Librarian Randolf Mariano. Students, faculty advisers, and the TJIC team brainstormed future library projects and tie-ups within the year. At the end of the program, the students received information packets including IIP materials and individual account to access the eLibraryUSA, the State Department’s electronic research database.

Caption 2: Thomas Jefferson Information Center Director Gianina Cabanilla delivered an introduction to TJIC’s programs and services

Caption 3: UEASLIS President Leslie M. Edrada, UPLISSA President Jerico Charles Tenmatay and UPFLIPP President Nathaniel Lumbre delivered an overview to their respective programs and services

American Spaces Philippines celebrated the US Independence Day and the Filipino-American Friendship Day

The American Spaces in the Philippines celebrated the Declaration of US Independence and the Friendship day between the Philippines and the United States through a series of activities including exhibits, film viewing, lectures, storytelling sessions and outreach programs to the community.

  

Caption 1: Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer (ACAO) Elizabeth Meza delivered a welcome speech

To commemorate the Filipino-American Friendship Day, the Thomas Jefferson Information Center organized a lecture emphasized the opportunities of Filipinos to study in the United States through the United States Institutes (SUSI) program of the Department of State. Seventeen students from the De La Salle University Manila American Studies (AMSTUD) organization attended the open forum discussion from invited 2011 SUSI program exchange students namely, Angelita Adajar Bombarda and Anne Mimille Briones Guzman. The forum was followed by embassy tour which gave the students an opportunity to know more about the historical relationship of the United States and the Philippines.

Caption 2: The American Corner Manila created a ‘Freedom Wall’ which aimed to share their thoughts freely to commemorate the significance of the declaration of the US Independence

Caption 3: The American Corner Baguio displayed an exhibit featuring Americans who made significant contributions in the development of Baguio City to become the Summer Capital of the Philippines.

Caption 4: The American Corner Batac featured four videos explaining the American Independence namely, “I am America”, “Fireworks A heritage in celebrating Independence”, “Disney America: Welcome”, and July 4 Fireworks: Independence Day Is”. The AC Director also had a brief talk about the US Independence Day.

Caption 5: The American Corner Cagayan de Oro had a film showing at Xavier Ecoville, Lumbia Cagayan de Oro to observe the Filipino-American Friendship Day. The program also includes Hotdog Eating Contest; Kindle Application Contest, Spelling Bee and donation of books and souvenirs to the students

Caption 6: The American Corner Davao, in partnership with the International Studies Department of the Ateneo de Davao University had a film showing and open forum discussion on the movie entitiled “The Patriot”

Caption 7: The American Corner Dumaguete had a film viewing and trivia contest on US Independence Day. The students utilized the eLibraryUSA and printed resources of the corner to look for the answers to the trivia questions.

Caption 8: The American Corner Iloilo celebrated the 4^th of July through a community outreach at the Jaro Day Care Center. The AC Staff conducted storytelling session and donated books to the children.

Caption 9: The American Corner Marawi organized a community outreach program entitled “Kiddie Independence Day” to Tambo Central School and Iligan City East High School. The AC Staff introduced the American History to the children.

Marketing, Branding and the Digital Age: 2013 American Corner Annual Conference

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. delivers an inspirational message

Twenty-nine American Corners (AC) staff from all over the Philippines gathered June 19-21, 2013 in Manila to learn from each other’s best practices and approaches. The conference aimed to enhance the participants’ capabilities in managing American Corners and to keep up to date with new technology tools.

In the three-day conference, presenters discussed diverse topics on the global standards for American Spaces; explored branding and marketing to reach wider audiences including the differently-abled; and introduced the ‘EducationUSA’ services of the Philippine-American Educational Foundation. Participants also had an opportunity to practice using their respective tablets, digital cameras and laptops to learn more about basic photography and new trends in electronic resources and social media.

 Cultural Affairs Officers Alan Holst welcomes the participants

Hands-on activity on social media