2006 Programs & Events
Chargé inaugurates new Teachers-in-Training Exchange Program
On December 19, Chargé Karl Hofmann represented the Embassy at the pre-departure orientation for French teachers-in training participating in the inaugural year of the Franco-American Teachers-in Training Exchange Program ...
Energy Undersecretary Visits France
Dr. Raymond Orbach, Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, came to France to sign the ITER agreement on Nov. 20.
Roundtable Featuring Katherine DiMatteo
Public Affairs and Agriculture organized a roundtable at the Embassy October 26, featuring Katherine DiMatteo representing the Organic Trade Association.
Marquis de Lafayette Commemorating 250 Years
On October 25, Ambassador Stapleton hosted a reception launching commemorations for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de La Fayette (1757-2007).
Journalists Visit "California Kitchen" at SIAL
The American Embassy has promoted American cuisine in inviting journalists to visit the California Kitchen at SIAL. After being served various dishes, journalists discussed with Chef Daniel Isberg.
Duke University Professor Lectures in Paris and Strasbourg
Public Affairs invited Jonathan Wiener, Professor of Environmental Law at Duke University to give lectures at the Embassy as well as in Paris and Strasbourg Universities, October 23-25.
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs in Paris
Dina Habib Powell, Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, visited Paris October 23-25.
U.S. Professor Lectures on Nuclear Power
On October 18, Public Affairs and the French-American Foundation organized a conference on the "Status and Outlook for Nuclear Power in the United States," with K.P. Lau of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Ambassador Meets New Dean of INSEAD
On October 12, 2006, U.S. Ambassador to France Craig R. Stapleton, met with the newly-appointed American dean of INSEAD, a leading international business school in Fontainebleau.
Under Secretary Hughes Visits France
Under Secretary for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy Karen Hughes visited France October 3-5.
Ambassador Stapleton Hosts Students
On Wednesday, September 27, Ambassador Craig Stapleton opened the doors of his Residence to a group of students from the secondary school Collège Marais de Villiers of Montreuil.
Ambassador's Visit to Reims
On September 8, Ambassador Stapleton made his first official visit to Reims where he met with Sous-préfet Wiart and Mayor Schneiter. Reims is Arlington, Virginia's sister city, and has many historical ties with the U.S.
Ambassador's Visit to Rouen
On August 10, Ambassador Stapleton made his first official visit to Rouen ...
Ambassador Visits Bordeaux
Between July 28 and August 1 Ambassador Stapleton visited the region of Cognac and the Cote Basque.
Secretary of State Rice's Visit to France
In Paris on July 12, Secretary Rice met with the foreign ministers of five nations and the EU foreign minister to discuss the issue of Iran's nuclear program.
Ambassador's Visit to Aix-En-Provence and Arles
On July 7-8, Ambassador Stapleton visited sites in Aix-En-Provence and Arles and attended an economic conference in Aix-en-Provence.
Embassy First Secretary Attends Inauguration of Plaque Honoring Alan Seeger
On July 5, Embassy First Secretary Matthew Dever attended the inauguration of the memorial plaque laid in memory of the American poet and French Legionnaire Alan Seeger
Ambassador at Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson Statue
Ambassador Stapleton joined in the inauguration of a statue of Thomas Jefferson in Paris on July 4.
3rd Annual Franco-American Music Festival
Lovers of music from children’s songs to Poulenc to jazz to Broadway enjoyed a five day annual French-American Music Festival from 28 June to 2 July. Designed by the Franco-American Friends of Thiais ...
Ambassador Hosts Dinner at the American Museum of Art in Giverny
On June 30, Ambassador Stapleton hosted a dinner in honor of the opening of the “Winslow Homer: Poet of the Sea” exhibit at the American Museum of Art in Giverny.
Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton Visit French-American Museum at Blerancourt
Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton visited the French-American Museum at Blerancourt on June 27 to support its new architectural extension project.
Paris ACAO Hosts High School Students
On June 23, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer Colombia Barrosse welcome a class from Orléans-Tours academy she had given a presentation to on U.S. society and values
Ambassador Visits Tours
On June 22, Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton went to Tours, gateway to the Loire Valley.
Lecture of the Senior Advisor of the World Digital Library Initiative
On June 21, the Senior Advisor of the World Digital Library Initiative at the Library of Congress gave a lecture for Paris librarians and information specialists on the project.
Ambassador Visits Toulouse and Lourdes
Ambassador Stapleton visited Toulouse and Lourdes June 16-17.