American Shelves Roadshow at MAPUA Makati

On February 14, the American Spaces - Thomas Jefferson Information Center's American Shelves Roadshow showcased TJIC's online resources and newly-acquired materials to American Shelf at MAPUA Institute of Technology, Makati. 

In celebration of the Black History Month, TJIC Associate Randolf Mariano also introduced and exhibited resources such as books, articles, videos and even QR code-based poster show about the well-known African-American Leaders in the United States. Three-hundred fifty 350 Students and faculty participated on the said event and showed their great interest on TJIC's online resources about the history of African-American in the United States. #mapuamakati #americanshelvesroadshow

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EducationUSA Philippines Webinar Session. Part 1

This is your chance to know how to pursue your studies in the U.S. Mark your calendar on 

February 18, 2014 at 3pm! 

Happy 27th Anniversary American Corner Zamboanga!

Thank you Ateneo de Zamboanga University  for your continued support in promoting American Corner resources and information to the people of Zamboanga. We hope for more years of continued partnership and friendship. 

American Shelves Roadshow at PLM

On February 7, the American Spaces - Thomas Jefferson Information Center's American Shelves Roadshow showcased newly-acquired materials for American Shelf at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila). TJIC Staff introduced eLibraryUSA resources for humanities and literature students. The TJIC also exhibited online information, documentary videos and poster show of well-known African-American in the United States in celebration of the Black History Month. Students showed their great interest in TJIC's online resources, and social media engagement. #plm#americanshelvesroadshow

More photos at TJIC's Facebook Page

American Shelves Roadshow at LPU

The Thomas Jefferson Information Center's American Shelves Roadshow rolled out its 4th roadshow at Lyceum of the Philippines University last February 5, 2013. About 80 students and faculty of the university had an opportunity to learn and explore eLibraryUSA, the digital library of the U.S. Embassy. Cultural Affairs Officer Kristin Kneedler introduced the newly-added resources to American Shelf at Lyceum of the Philippines University. LPU officials and students showed great interest to the new resources of the shelf and TJIC's eLibraryUSA. #lpu #americanshelvesroadshow

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2014-2015 US-ASEAN Fulbright Visiting Scholar Initiative: EXTENDED

The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) will continue to receive applications for the US-ASEAN Fulbright Visiting Scholar Initiative for 2014-2015 until February 18, 2014.
The Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs from the Philippines that is an ASEAN member nation. Selected candidates from the ASEAN member nations will travel to the U.S. for scholarly and professional research for 3-4 months on issues that are relevant and useful to member nations, and central to the U.S. - ASEAN relationship. Nominations will be accepted from all countries in the ASEAN region. It is anticipated that a total of 10 awards, one from each ASEAN member country, will be made.

Interested applicants must submit their complete applications, which comprise of the following by the deadline of February 18, 2014 to the PAEF office:

• Application (MS Word)
• Project statement (three to five pages)
• Bibliography (up to three pages; this is required for research or combined teaching/research awards)
• Curriculum vita (up to six pages)
• Letter of invitation
• Letters of recommendation (three are required)

Read more about the US-ASEAN Fulbright Visiting Scholar Initiative at http://www.fulbright.org.ph/images/files/Fulbright_US-ASEAN_Visiting_Scholar_Initiative_Annoucement_(2014).pdf