Embassy Events 2003
U.S. Embassy to Open First "American Corner" in Poland
7 October 2003U.S. Ambassador to Poland Christopher Hill and the Rector of Łódź
University, Prof. dr hab. Wiesław Puś, have signed a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) establishing the first "American Corner" in Poland.
The Corner, expected to open by the end of the year on the university
campus, will provide information about the United States to the general
public. It will also provide a venue for speakers, events for alumni of
exchange programs and meetings with American Studies and English
language teachers. More American Corners are expected to open
throughout Poland in the coming years.
"We are pleased to be
opening this American Corner in Poland's second largest city," said
Amb. Hill. "We hope this expands contacts between the people of Łódź
and the U.S. We look forward to opening others in the future."
The
American Corner in Łódź will be operated in partnership between the
U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and Łódź University. It will be located in the
Department of Management at ul. Matejki 22/26.
"For many years,
Łódź University has maintained close research and academic contacts
with American universities," said Prof. Puś. "We are good friends, and
as good friends we cooperate in many segments of life -- in sciences,
culture, and economics. I am proud that Łódź University will contribute
to propagating knowledge about the people of the United States of
America and the values they cherish."
"American Corners" is a
public outreach initiative in which U.S. embassies worldwide make
information about the U.S. available and develop programming spaces
outside of the capital cities by partnering with local institutions.
The American Corner in Łódź will serve not only students and staff of
Łódź University but also the general public -- the citizens of Łódź --
who are interested in the U.S.
The Embassy's Public Affairs
Office in Warsaw will provide initial and sustaining donations of books
and other materials. "American Corner" will be staffed by two
university employees.
 Ambassador Hill and Łódź University Rector Puś Sign the AmC Agreement |  Ambassador Hill and Rector Puś Exchange Signed Agreement |  After Ceremony Reception | |
