Events
Smithsonian Institution
2:00pm 03.03.2010
On Wednesday March 3, 2010 in the framework of “Americans at the American Corner” lecture series, the Vanadzor American Corner hosted the public lecture entitled "Smithsonian Institute."
U.S. Embassy General Office Assistant Elena Seong introduced the history of the Smithsonian Institute. It was founded with a bequest from British Scientist James Smithson (1765-1829). Smithson decreed that, if his nephew died without heirs, Smithson’s estate would transfer to the U.S. Government. It is interesting to note that Smithson never visited the U.S. In 1843, Congress established the Smithsonian Institute as a public/private partnership. The Smithsonian Institute is an educational and research institution and associated museum complex. Most of its facilities are located in Washington, D.C., but its 19 museums, zoo, and nine research centers include sites in New York City, Virginia, Panama. It has over 136 million items in its collections. The lecture was interesting and full of illustrations.
A live question and answer session followed the lecture. Over 16 participants from local universities asked a wide range of questions and gained knowledge about the Smithsonian Institute.
Other Corners' Events
| 18.02.2012 1:00pm | Vegetarianism in the States On Saturday February 18 at 13:00, you are cordially invited to the Yerevan American Corner to the "Americans at the American Corner" public lecture entitled "Vegetarianism in the States" |
| 31.01.2012 12:00am | Movie Program On January 30, 2012 Yerevan Information Resource Center in conjunction with American Corner in Gyumri initiated a movie program led by the embassy legal advisor Steve Kessler. |
| 24.01.2012 12:00am | International Creative Writing contest and Poetry contest in Gyumri On January 23 American Corner Gyumri in partnership with Peace Corps volunteers organized presentation of International Creative Writing contest and Poetry contest. |
| 17.01.2012 12:00am | Student Ambassador Program in Gyumri On January 16 American Corner Gyumri in partnership with American Councils organized series of lectures of the Student Ambassador Program. Lecture was delivered by Hasmik Tonapetyan who is the Education USA Student Ambassador in Shirak region. |