Welcome to the American Center. Located at a commercial building of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, our center provides up-to-date information to Vietnamese audiences on the United States, its people and its policies. Our subjects include American society, politics and government, economics and trade, foreign affairs and defense, education and the culture, as well as global concerns such as narcotics, environmental issues and social issues.
The Center regularly hosts a wide variety of events and long-distance online courses.
Staffed by professional documentation and reference specialists and equipped with modern information retrieval technologies, we provide free Internet and access to high value on-line databases.
The American Center is open to the public free of charge. We welcome visits by government officials, academics, journalists, students, and other groups interested in information about the United States. Please note that children under 15 are not allowed, except for special events.
A roundtable discussion with representatives from the consulate, local NGOs, and the Vietnamese government on resolving issues related to trafficking-in-persons in Vietnam and the 2017 TIP report.
Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion: The Vietnam War Date: Friday, August 25, 2017 Time: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: The American Center, 8th Fl, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, Dist. 1 Join us for the screening and discussion of the 1.5 hour summary reel of the 18-hour documentary The Vietnam War. This documentary features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, ...
Facilitators: PEPFAR Country Coordinator Stephanie Joseph de Goes Hãy cùng xem bộ phim Transamerica để chào mừng sự kiện Viet Pride 2017 . Bộ phim là tác phẩm điện ảnh đầu tiên về người chuyển giới thu hút được sự quan tâm của công chúng. “Tác phẩm đã lột tả được cuộc hành trình của ...
Panelists: Nguyen Khanh Toan (aka. Jessica), celebrity actress Kim Khanh, and Hai Hoang from PEPFAR Hãy đến để nghe những chia sẻ về cuộc sống của một cô gái chuyển giới Việt Nam. Jessica là một cô gái chuyển giới đến từ đồng bằng sông Cửu Long hiện đang sinh sống và làm việc tại ...
Speaker: Tisa Thompson-Betz, Central Michigan University Learn how you can save time and money with Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs. Get where you want to be faster when you start a master’s degree while finishing a bachelor’s degree. You’ll save time and money with courses that you pay for once but count toward both degrees. Programs ...
Facilitators: Brett Parson Come learn about “Hate Crimes against and by LGBTI individuals in the U.S.” The presentation will cover policing and investigation of hate crimes targeting or by LGBTI persons and other vulnerable groups as well as related issues. Lt. Brett Parson has been serving the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington for longer than ...
Speakers: Representatives of Central Washington University, University of South Dakota, Furman University, Luther College, College of the Desert, Western New England University and SUNY Plattsburgh 7 US universities will present on the different undergraduate types of institutions in the US; public, private, liberal arts, etc. We will discuss tips on how to navigate the application process ...
To better prepare prospective students and parents for the Community College Fair (Oct 3 – HCMC, Oct 4 – Can Tho, Oct 6 – Hue), EducationUSA and Consular Section at the Consulate will be conducting a joint session on ‘How to get the most out of the Fairs and Visa info for community colleges” at ...
Gặp đại diện hơn 30 trường Cao đẳng Cộng đồng Tư vấn visa với Viên chức Lãnh sự. Tìm hiểu thông tin học bổng chính phủ Mỹ dành cho học sinh, sinh viên, người đi làm. Chương trình mở cửa miễn phí. Mang theo CMND để vào cổng. Đăng ký:
https://goo.gl/CuHBqi
Trong buổi nói chuyện này, các viên chức của Lãnh sự quán Hoa Kỳ Kenneth Tarpley và Samuel Axelrod sẽ giới thiệu cho bạn về sự an toàn cá nhân, các loại hình tội phạm khác nhau và cách bảo vệ sự riêng tư và thông tin của bạn. Họ sẽ tập trung chủ yếu ...
Come practice your English and learn about what it’s like to live in the U.S.! Join us for an interactive discussion with a group of American students from various majors and universities. Be ready to share your experiences as a Vietnamese college student too!
Speaker: Carol Hilderbrand, Director of Community Education, Lifelong Learning, and International Education, College of Marin Come hear from a leading community college representative on college life in California. Ms. Hildebrand will share her insights on student life and culture in one of the most popular study destinations in the United States. Bring your friends and ...
In this session, participants will learn about how the recalling Fulbright memories affect their passions and career goals. This session is to help wake up Fulbright memories and personal values, share with others about them and connect them, especially the values, with their future plans.
Are you available in February and March next year? Do you have any plan yet? If not, don’t worry! You can consider submitting your application for #The2018YSEALIAcademicFellowship, which is open now until October 30, 2017. And don’t forget to come join us on the #YSEALITalkShow at the American Center, where you can find all information ...
Moderator: U.S. Consular Officer Kenya James Article:
Fright Festivals and Other Chilling Reasons to Travel Join this session of English club to to speak about the importance of holidays and spending time with friends. Good times!
Come watch the amazing new female entrepreneurs at the forefront of brand new startups and million dollar industries show young girls what it means to be a leader. Followed by a panel discussion with female Vietnamese & American entrepreneurs. Trailer :
https://youtu.be/v3rj42IYFTU
Instructors: Dr. Randall Woods, Dean of the Fulbright College, the University of Arkansas’ liberal arts and humanities program; Fulbright 50th Anniversary Chair at the University of Bonn Tiến sĩ Randall Woods đã viết bảy cuốn sách, đáng chú ý nhất là Tiểu sử Fulbright (Cambridge, 1995). Sách được đề cử tại Pulitzer Prize và National ...
Hãy đón chào Halloween với chúng tôi tại Trung tâm Hoa Kỳ! Cùng thưởng thức đồ ăn nhẹ, chụp hình với chủ đề Halloween và xem bộ phim “Corpse Bride”. Rủ bạn bè của bạn để cùng tận hưởng không khí Halloween thật vui nhé. Chuơng trình mở cửa cho trẻ em (trẻ em trên ...
Trainer: Sean Hughes, English Language Fellow This workshop will focus on English language teaching in the 21st Century. The presenter will discuss various resources available online, and how and why to use them. This will include some information on the methodology and benefits of using technology-based learning. The presenter will also discuss how to use ...
In celebration of the International Education Week and Entrepreneurship Week, PAS will launch three programs highlighting education and entrepreneurship, focusing on Vietnamese teachers, students, and young professionals in businesses and entrepreneurial entities. Women’s Empowerment Club Instructors: RMIT University lecturers
Moderator: U.S. Consular Officer Kenya James Article:
6 Challenges for International Students in College Come celebrate the International Education Week by learning about challenges for international students in college. Bring your friends and practice English together!
In celebration of the International Education Week and Entrepreneurship Week, PAS will launch three programs highlighting education and entrepreneurship, focusing on Vietnamese teachers, students, and young professionals in businesses and entrepreurial entities. Women’s Empowerment Club Instructors: RMIT University lecturers
Instructors: University of Science Mentors
Instructors: RMIT University lecturers
Instructors: University of Science Mentors
Instructors: RMIT University lecturers
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4LTV8jat2o&feature=youtu.be In Beyond Measure, we find a revolution brewing in public schools across the country. From rural Kentucky to New York City, these are schools that see critical thinking, communication, exploration, experimentation, collaboration, and creativity as the key to good education.
Speaker: Allison Fraiberg, Ph.D., Professor of Communication & Cultural Studies School of Business, University of Redlands In our digital times, it is easier and easier to access platforms that allow us to express ourselves personally, artistically, and professionally. We tweet, snap, Instagram, send LinkedIn messages, and post to Facebook all the time. We are free ...
Instructors: Nathan Mills, International Admissions-Ohio Northern University, Southeast Asia Recruiter Mr. Nathan Mills of Ohio Northern University will share information regarding the variety of LL.M. programs available in the United States and their characteristics, then he will discuss how to identify student interest and goals and other factors students should consider in choosing a program. ...
Everyone knows that Americans love celebrating Christmas – but did you know that many families in the U.S. celebrate other holidays during the winter, like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa? Join to share How do you celebrate American Winter Holidays in Vietnam and watch famous Christmas movie together!
Join our English club this month to learn about error correction to determine how to edit a sentence/ question with a bad grammar and have impromptu speeches regarding civil society and being a community servant. Bring your friends and practice English! Icebreaker (15MINS): Error Correction – have the participants split in groups and determine how ...
You are invited to an exclusive event hosted by U.S. Ambassador Daniel Krittenbrink and top leaders of collegiate athletics programs on January 19 at 2pm at the American Center. You’ll learn why the iconic Nike “swoosh” logo appears on high-profile college athletic uniforms and explore the role of sports in enhancing American education and the college atmosphere. Bring ...
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/mQXPFURgcfw A BRAVE HEART follows the inspiring journey of 26-year-old, 63-pound Lizzie from cyberbullying victim to anti-bullying activist. Born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Velasquez was first bullied as a child in school for looking different. As a teenager, she was bullied online when she discovered a YouTube ...
Have you heard of the Fulbright Scholarship Program? Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree at a U.S. university fully paid? The Fulbright program is one of the most prestigious scholarship programs worldwide with the goal of increasing mutual understanding between the American people and people in other countries. If you would like to ...
One of the most interesting and fun ways to explore culture and language is through music. This interactive presentation will focus on the intersection of music, history, society, and culture in the U.S.A. Participants will listen, learn, and sing through this musical journey. The presenter will also provide a musical performance to demonstrate how global ...
In honor of African American history month, English Club will focus on Martin Luther King’s I have a dream speech. Participants will be to discuss the impact of King’s “I have a dream” and even practice their oratory skills by delivering their thoughts in a short speech. Bring your friends and practice English! Article:
This Is Why We Still Need Black History Month
