Wednesday Lectures & Video Series

Lectures and videos begin at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons at the American Consulate. First come, first serve since we only have 150 seats and please remember to bring identification cards for entry to the American Consulate. Thank you!

JULY
2.	Lecture : “Red Cross Disaster Response and Post-Disaster Rebuilding in the USA" ------ William Grier
9.	Lecture: “Western and Boston Culture” -------- Joseph P. Gibney
16.	None
23.	Lecture: “ Being an Lawyer in the USA” --------- Aaron Rupert
30.	To Be Detemined
AUGUST
13.	Lecture: “Growing Up in an Immigrant Community”
20.	Lecture: “ American Slang &Idioms” --------- Tiffany Nelson
27.	Lecture: “An Introduction to the American Political System”    --------- Paul Stilley

Seeking Wednesday Afternoon Speakers

Two Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 each month, the American Consulate Public Affairs Office sponsors an English-language lecture on American history, society, culture, current affairs, or a similar topic, for Chinese English speakers (typical audience size is 60).  We are always seeking speakers for program schedule. If you would like to speak on any topic, and are willing to accept US$35 honorarium in return, please contact Ms. Li Tao in the consulate Public Affairs Office (8558-3992 x 6922) or notify the librarian.

Thank you!