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!

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Date	Topic	Speaker
	March
3.	Lecture: "Freedom of Religion in the United States"	Aaron Rupert
10.	Lecture: "Massachusetts: The History and Culture of One of the Original 13 American Colonies"	Jason DeRosa
17.	Lecture: "Building Diplomacy: A Look Behind the Scenes at the Management of U.S. Government Buildings"	Gil Serrao
24.	Lecture: "U.S. Beaches and Coastal Ecosystems"	Steven Lacey
31.	Lecture: "Playwright Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig talks about the creation of her award-winning play LIDLESS"	Francis Cowhig
	APRIL
7.	Lecture: "Environmental Protection in the United States"	Jeff Graham
21.	Lecture: "Environmental Issues in the United States"	Bonnie Thie

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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!