Events are open to the public free of charge. Please visit our Eventbrite or Facebook page to view event schedules. If you would like to attend, please arrive on time. For events that require registration in advance, a registration link will be provided in the announcement.
Note: ID card is required for entry.
April 2017
Kim Tran Talk
Time: Monday, April 03, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Kim Tran
This lecture will chart the historical and contemporary relationship between African American and Vietnamese people. It will trace efforts by African American activists to reach out to the Vietnamese government in the 1960’s as well as their work in Vietnam. In addition, it will discuss coalitions between Vietnamese Americans in the diaspora and Black communities in the United States during this time and beyond as a part of wider efforts for equality. Also, it will examine and challenge some of the obstacles to this relationship; such as colorism, nativism and anti-Black racism.
National Library Week: Mini Quizzes Contest Series
U.S. History Quiz (Please RSVP)
Time: Monday, April 10, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
If you are an American Center member, join us for a fun Mini Quiz about U.S. History. There are three sessions of quizzes –please register for the session of your choice. If you are not an AC member, become a member now at http://goo.gl/r0PNz6 and join us at this event.
MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy
Session 1: Introduction to Media Literacy
Time: Monday, April 10, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Christopher McDonnell, English Language Fellow
The American Center will host five-week discussion sessions for the MOOC Camp English for Media Literacy. Offered by University of Pennsylvania and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of English Language Programs, this course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy. In this course, you will explore different types of mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and social media. This course will also give you the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the role media plays in our lives, while building your vocabulary and giving you the language skills needed to analyze what you read and watch.
For further details about how to enroll in this course and how to attend the discussion sessions at the American Center, please click here: https://mooc-medialiteracy-achcmc.eventbrite.com
National Library Week: Mini Quizzes Contest Series
English learning: Grammar and Vocabulary (Please RSVP)
Time: Tuesday, April 11, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
If you are an American Center member, join us for a fun Mini Quiz about U.S. History. There are three sessions of quizzes –please register for the session of your choice. If you are not an AC member, become a member now at http://goo.gl/r0PNz6 and join us at this event.
Annandale Jazz
Time: Tuesday, April 11, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, join us on Tuesday night 11 Apr from 17:30 – 19:00 with The Annandale Jazz Ambassadors (AJA) – a Jazz band of 21 students from Virginia Music Adventures presenting “100 Years of Big Band Jazz” with classic hits from the 1920’s all the way through the present. For more information on AJA, please visit www.VaMusicAdventures.org
National Library Week: Mini Quizzes Contest Series
U.S. Geography Quiz (Please RSVP)
Time: Wednesday, April 12, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
If you are an American Center member, join us for a fun Mini Quiz about U.S. History. There are three sessions of quizzes –please register for the session of your choice. If you are not an AC member, become a member now at http://goo.gl/r0PNz6 and join us at this event.
World Intellectual Property Day ESTH
Time: Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Moderator: Anthony Circharo, U.S. Consulate Officer
- Kathy Uyen, Actress
- Phan Cam Tu, Consultant, MPAA
- Ngo Thi Bich Hanh, Vice President, BHD/Vietnam Media Corp
- Tran Manh Hung, Managing Lawyer, BMVN International
- Andy Nguyen, Filmmaker
Everyone loves movies! But not everyone stays for the credits. Our panel of experts will go behind the scenes and reveal the people, talent, and institutions which make our favorite blockbusters possible. Intellectual property rights are essential for ensuring the innovation all around us. Join our panel of experts and learn about Vietnam’s current and future intellectual property trends. Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/258968517898426/ for details. Kindly bring a valid photo ID for entrance. Please note that children under 15 years old are not allowed to the American Center.
National Library Week: “Circuits In Seconds“ Creative Tech Contest
Time: Thursday, April 13, 2:00 –3:30PM
Attention AC members! Come join the American Center for a fun technical contest. You will be provided materials to show off your talents with our cool new technical gadget “Circuits in Seconds,” a tool you can use to make creative tech projects. Team up with 5 friends and challenge other teams! If you are not an AC member, become a member now at http://goo.gl/r0PNz6 to participate in this exciting showdown.
Jazz Talk
Time: Thursday, April 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Alex Gordillo, Fulbright Fellow
Calling all music lovers! Come celebrate April Jazz Appreciation Month with Fulbright Fellow, Alex Gordillo, who will offer a brief overview of Jazz – from Big Band to Bebop to Latin Jazz and other forms. Come prepared to close your eyes and dive into the wonders of a music with deep roots in the United States that has inspired the rest of the world. Bring your friends!
The Hunger Games: Can you Fix Your Mistakes Before You Make Them
Time: Friday, April 14, 2:00-4:00PM
Speaker: Lisa L. Stenmark, Ph.D., San Jose State University
Calling all “The Hunger Games” lovers! Join us for a session which focuses on “The Hunger Games” book series in the context of other dystopian fiction (“Divergent”, “The Maze Runner”, “The Giver”, etc). The interactive talk also gives you context for thinking about dystopian fiction— its structure, historical background in Western literature, common themes, and how it differs from apocalyptic fiction. Let’s discuss what the popularity of “The Hunger Games” suggests about where we think we are headed, and how we can go where we want to be.
MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy Session 2
Time: Monday, April 17, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Christopher McDonnell, English Language Fellow
English Club
Time: Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Kenya James, U.S. Consulate Officer
Join this session of English club to have the chance to practice English and giving a two minute speech on American culture. Good times!
Fundamentals of Essay Writing (Please RSVP)
Time: Friday, April 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Speaker: Alex Gordillo, Fulbright Fellow
In this workshop, you will learn about some fundamental elements for writing a persuasive essay, including preparation, developing a thesis, and writing strong arguments based on compelling evidence. Participants will receive some feedback and coaching if they bring a copy of a short essay (500-words or less) to the workshop. Bring your friends and a writing sample! (A laptop is recommended but not required).
MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy Session 3
Time: Monday, April 24, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Christopher McDonnell, English Language Fellow
Celebrating Earth Day: The History of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Time: Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Andrew Riplinger, U.S. Consulate Officer
April 22 is Earth Day – come find out about the history of environmentalism in the United States and the history of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When was it established? How does it protect clean air and water? Why is it important? Consular Officer Andrew Riplinger will give a short presentation and then answer questions. And make sure you wear green to show your support for protecting the environment!
STEM Info Session: Smart Contract
Time: Thursday, April 27, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Moderator: Hua Le Thanh Vy, Lecturer, University of Science HCMC
Smart Contract, along with its underlying technology Bitcoin Blockchain, is considered by many to be a game changer. With performance superior to traditional contract, it provides applications in various domains, e.g., cybersecurity, Internet of Things, agriculture, banking, etc. Come and join the discussion to see how the technology works and its coming trends. This program will be conducted in Vietnamese.
Hợp đồng thông minh là một giao thức thực thi hợp đồng dựa trên nền công nghệ Bitcoin Blockchain. Với sự vượt trội về bảo mật và tốc độ thực thi, giao thức này đang được kỳ vọng sẽ tạo ra cuộc cách mạng lớn ở nhiều lĩnh vực: bảo mật thông tin, Internet của vạn vật, nông nghiệp, tài chính ngân hàng, v.v. Cùng tham gia buổi thực hành để tìm hiểu thêm về công nghệ và xu hướng mới này. Chương trình được trình bày bằng tiếng Việt.
