S. Vishnu Sharma
American Center Chennai stall at the Chennai Book Fair will highlight education and exchange opportunities in the United States of America. Students interested to know more about opportunities for higher studies in the US can approach this stall which would remain functional till January 22, 2023, which is the last date for the book fair.
Stall No F57 of American Center Chennai which was formerly known as the American Cultural Center and American Library was inaugurated by United States Acting Consul General of Chennai Ramon Menendez-Carreira in the presence of Public Affairs Officer Jennifer Bullock on Saturday, January 7.
Mr. Menendez-Carreira said they were excited to be back once again at the Chennai Book Fair. With the American Center’s new mission now in place, the Chennai Book Fair is an excellent opportunity for them to re-connect with old friends and celebrate their relationship with the people of Chennai by being present at one of the city’s most signature events, he said at the inauguration of the stall of American Center Chennai.
‘Through their presence, they aim to showcase the value of cultural and educational exchanges, promote opportunities for young people that will help them realize their aspirations, and inspire book fair visitors to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy by reimagining the future they want to see.’
American Center Chennai to celebrate the legacy
There is more about this American Center Chennai. It will celebrate the legacy of well-known civil rights activist Martin Luther King Junior whose birthday falls on January 16 through out its presence at the book fair.
The American Center Chennai stall will highlight education and exchange opportunities in the United States, as well as introduce the Center’s resources and programming available to students, researchers, and faculty.
The library
The American Center’s library has a collection of 15,000 books and vast multimedia and e-resources. Programming at Book Fair will include writing and slam poetry competitions for students, discussion groups with the English teaching community, book readings and storytelling sessions for young children, a series of book talks that showcase the work of Fulbrighters, and other exchange program alumni.
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The creative competitions are aimed at encouraging participants to reflect on the values of inclusivity and diversity. Top entries will stand a chance to showcase their work at the American Center and get a chance to participate in creative writing workshops organized by the American Center.
