Programs and Events

Programs and Events 2009

When the Marines play Santa

December 23, 2009 On Wednesday, December 23, several members of the U.S. Embassy’s Marine Security Guard detachment delivered toys to children at the “Maison Maternelle de la rue Manin” group home for children in Paris’s 19th arrondissement.
Young American Political Leader from Senegal Inspires French Minority Leaders

December 2, 2009 Thione Niang spent the morning of December 2, 2009 at the U.S. Embassy in Paris in passionate discussion with young French political leaders of diverse backgrounds and members of both French and African media.
Belles Etrangeres Literary Festival

November 21, 2009 The Belles Etrangeres literary festival, founded twenty-two years ago by the National Center for Books (a branch of the French Ministry of Culture), highlighted US literature and enabled thousands of French people to meet and learn about the writers.
Daniel Pearl World Music Days

November 20, 2009 In celebration of the 8th Daniel Pearl World Music Days, the Franco-American Vocal Academy (FAVA) gave a concert at the Ambassador’s Residence with rising young American singers of the French lyric repertoire.
Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith in the XIXth

November 17, 2009 She conducted a day of outreach to associations in the XIX arrondissement of Paris
The Embassy promotes careers for girls

November 16-17, 2009 Speaker Susan Marie Frontczack led discussions and performed her own show about the achievements of Marie Curie.
Building the future of Franco-American Associations

October 26, 2009 The Embassy organized a daylong seminar on ‘Building the Future of Franco-American Organizations’ structured in the form of capacity-building workshops for 100 leaders of Franco-American associations based in France.
Secretary Chu at the International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting

October 14, 2009 Secretary Chu attended the International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting in Paris
Film screening at the Ambassador's Residence: Fame

October 5, 2009 Continuing with the successful film screening series at the Ambassador’s Residence, the embassy had the opportunity to show ‘Fame’ for a youth audience.
Ambassador inaugurates exchange program on mural art

September 19, 2009 Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson were the guests of honor of the Mayor of Villiers-le-Bel at the inauguration of the first mural achieved within a Franco-American artistic and educational exchange program on mural art.
Graffiti artists at the Ambassador's Residence

September 16, 2009 Bulle d'Ox, a group of young graffiti artists from Bondy, created a happening in the gardens of the Ambassador's Residence
Supreme Court Associate Justice Breyer speaks on the justice system/civil rights

September 11, 2009 Supreme Court Associate Justice Breyer spoke for an Embassy Paris Public Affairs audience of eighty young French leaders including elected officials of diverse backgrounds and law students from the universities “Sciences Po Paris” and “La Sorbonne.”
Ambassador Charles H. Rivkin hosts an Iftar Dinner

September 8, 2009 Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Susan Tolson hosted an Iftar dinner at their residence. Many personalities attended, such as Secretary of State Nora Berra, and other government officials.
Meryl Streep launches film series at the Ambassador's residence

September 6, 2009 After a presentation at the Deauville Festival, "Julie and Julia" opened Ambassador Rivkin's new series of avant-premiere showings at his residence in the presence of the film's director Nora Ephron and star Meryl Streep.
Networking session for museums directors of institutions linked to human rights

September 4, 2009 The Embassy organized a networking session in Paris for museum directors of institutions linked to human rights, slavery, and memory, to share best practices with John W. Franklin, Director of International Programs for the National Museum of African American History.
Franco-American program of urban murals

Three murals have just been born in Bagnolet, Bondy and Villiers-le-Bel. For 25 years, the Mural Arts Program (MAP) of Philadelphia has helped local communities paint high quality murals, building social cohesion and improving the immediate environment. Today this program is being carried out in France.
Visit of the U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to Paris

July 16, 09 Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner stopped in Paris at the end of his four-day trip to Europe and the Middle East to discuss a range of issues, including collaborative efforts to bring about a sound and sustainable recovery from the global economic and financial crisis.
4-14 Festival

July 10-12, 2009 For its first edition, 4-14 Festival, referring to American and French National Days, gathered 15,000 visitors in Dijon and hosted American and French chefs for a few days of culinary experiences and musical performances.
A Bridge to Freedom - 1789-2009 Tribute to Thomas Jefferson

June 23, 09 Before departing for the United States in 1789, Thomas Jefferson travelled through France over thousands of kilometers to explore the entire French territory. The American Embassy Paris is a partner in the project “Les ponts du Coeur” through which plaques are being placed throughout France in up to 40 towns visited by Thomas Jefferson.
President Obama's Visit to Normandy

June 6, 2009 During his visit in France, President Obama met with President Sarkozy in Caen and participated to activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
International Roma Day Celebrated in Paris at the Fondation des Etats Unis

April 08, 2009 U.S. Embassies throughout Europe recognize International Roma Day on April 8 each year. This year, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a video address about International Roma Day, calling for greater opportunity and recognition for Europe’s largest minority.
President Obama's Visit to Strasbourg for the NATO Summit

April 3-4, 2009 Nato summit celebrates the 60th anniversary of the alliance in the French city of Strasbourg and German city of Baden-Baden. At the same time, France is returning to the alliance’s integrated military structure.
Visit of Greg Deason President for the Association of University Research Parks

March 4-11, 2009 During his four-day program in France, Gregory Deason, Director of the Purdue Research Park and President for the Association of University Research Parks, presented to French audiences the history of university research parks in the U.S.
State Secretary Rama Yade Adresses Women of Influence

March 04, 2009 Consul General Catherine Barry was the Embassy’s host for this roundtable which drew more than 100 women of achievement from both the French government and foreign missions.
Reception in honor of the San Francisco - Paris Sister City committee

January 26, 09 Chargé d’Affaires Mark Pekala welcomed a delegation of city officials from San Francisco, led by Mayor Gavin Newsom and Paris city hall representatives.