Fourth 2012 Issue of the U.S. Consulate's Newsletter
December 17 - Please read the new issue of the U.S. Consulate’s newsletter, からはーい [PDF 1.95 MB].
RELO Trains Teachers and Provides Consultation on Local Education Policy
November 29-30- RELO Thomas Santos visited from Seoul and gave seminars to teachers at Meio University and Naha International High School on Task-Based Learning.
Fulbright Seminar at the University of the Ryukyus
November 17- PAS Naha co-sponsored a Fulbright Japan seminar program with the University of the Ryukyus.
Dr. Chin Speaks Reminds Okinawans of their Location at the Crossroads of Asia
November 16th- 45 people including local businessmen, students, government officials, and the staff of local NGOs gathered at the Okinawa Harborview Crowne Plaza Hotel for Dr. Paul Chin’s program on entrepreneurship.
NEWS FROM THE CONSULATE
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February is African-American History Month
Feb. 7 - On the 100th birthday of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, President Obama said, "It has taken acts of courage from generations of fearless and hopeful Americans to make our country more just."
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Kerry Confirmed by Senate to Lead State Department
Jan. 30 - Senator John Kerry was overwhelmingly confirmed by the U.S. senate to be the next Secretary of State, succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton in that post.
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Secretary Clinton's Global Townterview, Including Questions from Japan
Jan. 30 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to a global audience in her 59th live "Townterview" event, answering questions from people in various countries around the world including Japan.
In the News
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Third 2012 Issue of the U.S. Consulate's Newsletter
Aug 24 - Please read the new issue of the U.S. Consulate’s newsletter, からはーい [PDF 898 KB]. More »
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New Consul General Arrives in Naha
August 17 - U.S. Consulate General Naha is excited to welcome our new Consul General, Alfred Magleby. More »
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Pacific Partnership 2012: A Firsthand Look
By visiting Pacific Partnership 2012 in Vietnam, Okinawan reporters learn how the U.S. Military organizes multinational civic projects to foster stability in the Asia Pacific region. More »
TOMODACHI
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TOMODACHI
TOMODACHI is a public-private partnership that supports Japan's recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and invests in the next generation of Japanese and Americans.
CONSULATE EVENTS
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SCORE! Science in Okinawa: Research for Enterprise - Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate Univ., March 16, 2013 *You could win an internship opportunity at the OIST Graduate University or other great prizes!
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“English Story Telling for Kids” at the American Corner at Nago City Library
Children and adults are all welcome to come hear English stories every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 18:00 to 18:30. This fun program is open to all!
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English Conversation Group
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, the Consulate’s staff hosts an informal English conversation group at the Urasoe Starbucks at 7:30 a.m.
