Last week Ambassador Litzenberger visited the Salyan region, where he explored Shirvan National Park and visited with local students at the Salyan American Corner. While at Shirvan National Park, the Ambassador was impressed to learn that the park is home to rare species such as Goitered Gazelles, listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Culture, Environment, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Our Regional English Language Officer traveled to Azerbaijan recently to observe the implementation of the U.S. Government-funded English Access Micro-scholarship Program at IDP schools in Mingechevir and Yevlakh. He also visited Ganja State University and the Ganja American Corner. The English Access Micro-scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 December, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Embassy, English Language Learning, Events, Policy, U.S. & Azerbaijan
U.S. Ambassador Lee Litzenberger met with university students at the Baku American Center as part of the “Ambassador’s Hour” project. The Ambassador shared stories from his life and career, including the path which brought him to the Embassy here in Baku, and gave valuable recommendations to students who want to become diplomats. He then answered …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, News, Speeches, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan
“Alumni Fair” to learn more about prestigious U.S. Universities directly from Alumni who actually studied there, and from U.S. Embassy staff. Posted by U.S. Embassy Baku / ABŞ-ın Azərbaycandakı Səfirliyi on Saturday, April 20, 2019
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 20 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan, Video
The US Embassy participated in the 8th Annual International Festival at ADA University. Over 40 countries participated in the fair this year, sharing information about the culture, history, food, traditions and national symbols of each country. Our Baku American Center and EducationUSA friends talked extensively with attendees about the Embassy’s events and educational programs.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 19 April, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Embassy, Events, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Ambassador Robert F. Cekuta and his spouse Mrs. Cekuta visited the Salyan American Corner at the Salyan Central Library, where they met with schoolchildren interested in education in the U.S. and attendees of the Corner’s educational and English Language programs. The American Corner Program, which includes a flagship Baku American Center at the Azerbaijan University …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan
U.S. Embassy celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Baku American Center, together with hundreds of American Center staff, volunteers, and patrons. During the event, Ambassador Cekuta talked about the successes of the American Center and our continued engagement with Azerbaijan. Over the past decade, more than a quarter of a million visitors have attended events …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Education, Embassy, Science & Tech