Programs & Events
2008 Programs & Events
Embassy Hosted an Entrepreneurship Seminar at the Ambassador’s residence
December 11, 2008 Designed to promote dynamism, innovation and entrepreneurship and introduce French high school and business school students to the entrepreneurial process in the U.S.
Sciences Po Endowed Chair on the U.S. in a Global World
December 04, 2008 The Ambassador hosted a luncheon at the Residence to highlight the first ever endowed chair at Sciences Po, “United States in a Global World.”
American Expert Speaks on Biofuels
Nov 20 - Dec 01, 2008 Marvin Duncan, Senior Economist, Office of Energy Policy, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture participated in a seminar on the future of biofuels with representatives of the French corn growers, biodiesel industry and bioethanol industry.
Embassy Celebrates Franco-American Culinary Ties
November 20, 2008 In keeping with the Thanksgiving season, a multifaceted event at the Ambassador’s residence explored the way that food has enhanced the French-American relationship.
Embassy Celebrates Youth Ambassadors’ Return From the States
November 18, 2008 Fourteen high school students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities traveled to the United States under the Embassy’s Youth Ambassador program.
MCC and AFD sign a Memorandum of Understanding
November 18, 08 Millennium Challenge Corporation Chief Executive Officer Ambassador John Danilovich and French Development Agency Director General Jean-Michel Severino signed a Memorandum of Understanding that seeks to increase international development coordination between the two agencies and to make their poverty reduction efforts more effective.
Ambassadorial Celebration of FRAME
November 12, 2008 On the occasion the tenth anniversary of French Regional and American Museum and its annual conference, Ambassador Stapleton hosted a dinner at his Residence.
Vendee Globe Race: American Competitor Rich Wilson Pays Tribute to Veterans
November 09, 2008 The launch of the sailing race “Vendée Globe Challenge” took place in Les Sables d’Olonnes. The only American competitor, Rich Wilson displayed the American flag in tribute to the thousands of American soldiers who died in France.
Mrs. Stapleton reads to children at the American Library in Paris
November 05, 2008 Joining an entranced group of international youngsters at the American Library in Paris, Mrs. Stapleton shared a selection of her family's favorite books with the children and their parents.
Daniel Pearl World Music Days concert at the Ambassador’s Residence
October 28, 2008 On the occasion of the Daniel Pearl World Music Days, well-respected American jazzman from Philadelphia Ted Curson and his quartet performed at the Ambassador’s Residence for a full house of young, up and coming French and American leaders who appreciated a unique opportunity to expand their networks.
American Photographer at the Mona Bismarck Foundation in Paris
October 21, 08 Ambassador Stapleton inaugurated the opening of the photo exhibit “Serendipity” by American photographer Kim Powell. This new exhibit presents an installation based on color photographs taken in Sri Lanka by American artist Kim Powell.
"A Patchwork of Cultures: a Traveling Exhibit from Louisiana to France"
October 02, 2008 Following stops in Angoulême, Périgueux and Rochefort this quilt exhibit, presented by the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in France, continues its route throughout France and was inaugurated at Toile de Jouy textile museum in Jouy-en-Josas, greater Paris, by Mrs. Stapleton and Mayor Jacques Bellier.
Franco-American Dialogue in the Field of Philanthropy
October 01, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton hosted a seminar on "Building Franco-American Partnership in the Field of Philanthropy: A Best Practices Forum" on the role of philanthropy in strengthening transatlantic relations.
Ambassador Honors Clarence Avant
September 25, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton hosted African American leader and former Motown president Clarence Avant.
Ministry of Culture’s highest distinction for Harvard Scientist David Edwards
September 24, 2008 The distinguished author of “ArtScience” and inventor of innovative and affordable delivery systems for vaccinations, Dr. David Edwards received the “Chevalier des Arts & Lettres” decoration.
The Opéra National de Paris Presents The New York City Ballet
September 19, 2008 On the occasion of a historic engagement of the New York City Ballet, invited by Opera National de Paris to perform at Palais Garnier and Opera Bastille for the first time in more than fifty years, Ambassador Stapleton attended the exceptional joint Gala performance at the Palais Garnier.
“Henri Cartier-Bresson / Walker Evans : Photographing America (1929-1947)”
September 10, 2008 On the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the birth of renowned photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, the Fondation named after him is currently presenting an exhibition dedicated both to the French artist and to his firm friend, American photographer Walker Evans, with whom he shared a passion for ‘photographing America’.
NY Philharmonic soloists delight Ambassador’s guests
September 8, 2008 Under the direction of Austrian conductor Lorin Maazel, the orchestra is currently touring Europe presenting concerts in Germany (Essen, Bonn, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Baden-Baden), Lucerne in Switzerland, London and Paris.
Country Western Singer Kareem Salama
July 14-15, 08 American Muslim, Country and Western singer Kareem Salama performed in Paris as part of a State Department European concert tour.
Ambassador Stapleton Visits the Historic Cities of Orleans and Bourges
July 12-13, 08 Always interested in visiting different French regions, Ambassador Stapleton went to the Loire Valley, Orleanais and Berry counties in central France.
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri
July 10, 08 Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri participates in a roundtable with French education and culture journalists. Ms. Ameri discussed the many exchange programs offered by the State Department as well as ways it reaches out to disadvantaged groups around the world.
Sculpture of the Countess Mona Bismarck
July 10, 08 Ambassador Stapleton unveiled a sculpture of the Countess Mona Bismarck marking the 25th anniversary of her passing and establishment of the foundation named after her.
Interview with Dan Fried, Assistant Sec.of State for European and Asian Affairs
July 3, 08 Assistant Sec. Dan Fried granted an on-the-record interview to New York Times Paris Bureau Chief Steve Erlanger and IHT correspondent Katrin Bennhold. He made clear that a weak, divided, inward-looking Europe worried about future of Lisbon Treaty is not in the interest of the U.S.
Associate Justice Stephen Breyer at the American University of Paris.
June 30, 2008 While traveling to France to attend various conferences, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer took some time on June 30 to speak in French on "Justice and Politics in the United States" to an audience of 150 including magistrates, officials, students, researchers, professors and business leaders.
The Journées de l'Entrepreneur and Global Entrepreneurship Week Partnership
June 26, 2008 Embassy Paris helped organize the June 26 kick off of the Journées de l'Entrepreneur and Global Entrepreneurship Week partnership with a conference and networking event at Ambassador Stapleton's residence.
Exchange program between La fémis and Columbia Univ. Film Division
June 18, 2008 Approximately 70 guests including students, members of faculty, film industry professionals, cinema journalists and Columbia Alumni in France attended a roundtable discussion on the exchange program between La fémis and Columbia University film school at the Ambassador’s residence.
Opening of leading American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz’ show in Paris
June 13, 2008 The DCM hosted a reception for Annie with other luminaries from the world of the arts.
President Bush in Paris
June 13-15, 2008 President Bush was in France from June 13 to June 15. He delivered a speech at the OECD, Paris, France and met with President Sarkozy and French officials during his stay.
First Lady Celebrates Afghan and French “Rediscovered Treasures” in Paris
June 11, 2008 On June 11th, First Lady Laura Bush spoke about “Rediscovered Treasures” as the guest of honor at a cultural evening hosted by Ambassador Craig Stapleton and Mrs. Stapleton.
French and NASA Collaboration
June 5, 2008 Speech by Michael D. Griffin, NASA Administrator, delivered to the French Parliamentary Space Committee Colloquium, French National Assembly. June 5, 2008
Ambassador in Marseille with the Mediterranean American Business Network
May 29, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton and Consul General Philip Breeden met board members of the Mediterranean American Business Network in Marseille.
Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton support the Envol Association
June 10, 2008 The Ambassador and his wife Dorothy, met with the Envol Association for European Children in Seine-et-Marne.
Ambassador's visit to ITER, May 29, 2008
May 29, 2008
Ambassador Stapleton at the American Oise-Aisne Cemetery
May 26, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton went to the American Oise-Aisne Cemetery on Memorial Day. The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in France contains the remains of 6,012 American war dead, most of whom lost their lives while fighting in this vicinity in 1918 during the First World War.
Flute concert at the Ambassador's Residence
May 22, 2008 Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton hosted a flute concert by Melissa Colgin-Abeln for about 70 guests at their Residence.
Monumenta Exhibit
May 12, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton joined French Minister of Culture Christine Albanel for the opening of the “Monumenta” exhibit by world-renowned American sculptor Richard Serra at the Grand Palais, a magnificent glass palace in the center of Paris.
Great-grandson of Geronimo in Paris
May 6, 2008 Public Affairs organized a talk by the great-grandson of the famous Chiricahua Apache warrior, Geronimo.
Assistant Secretary Boucher in Paris
May 6, 2008 On May 6 in preparation of the June Afghan Donors Conference, Richard Boucher, A/S of State for South and Central Asian Affairs hold a 45 minute briefing with a group of journalists representing key French media as well as Paris-based international press.
EPA Administrator Johnson at IFRI
April 30, 2008 EPA Administrator Johnson gave a presentation on U.S. Perspectives on Sustainable Development at IFRI
Conference in Lille
April 28, 2008 Maureen Guttman gave a conference on ecobuildings in Pennsylvania to 30 experts from government and business at the World Trade Center in Lille.
Tony Curtis in Paris
April 25, 2008 Hollywood star turned painter Tony Curtis was in Paris on the occasion of a special exhibit and auction of some of his artwork at Tajan Auction House during its annual contemporary art sale.
Jazz Appreciation Month celebrated at the Ambassador's Residence
April 21, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton hosted a concert in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month with US citizens and Paris residents soprano Alison England and pianist Jay Gottlieb who performed an all American repertoire of Broadway musicals.
The US Embassy presents a traveling exhibit on American quilts.
April 18, 2008 This traveling exhibit of modern American quilts will travel throughout France from April 2008 to the summer of 2009. It is organized in partnership with the City of Lafayette, LA, France Patchwork Association, France Louisiane-France Américanie and the historic quilt shop Le Rouvray that introduced quilting in France.
First ambassadorial visit to world renowned Paris School of Fine Arts
April 14, 2008 Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA) is France’s top school of fine arts as well as the depository of a major and very valuable art collection. Its history relates to the US: from 1860-1940, over 500 American architects were graduates.
Colloquium on the 2008 U.S. President Election at the Ambassador’s residence.
April 10 More than fifty members of the media, think tanks, Prime Minister’s office and ministries participated in a lively discussion with guest speaker, Dr. Stan Greenberg (from Greenberg Quinlan Rosner) following a brilliant talk by Dr. Greenberg on “Candidates, Issues and Stakes in the 2008 Presidential Campaign”.
A concert to celebrate Blues-sur-Seine festival's 10th anniversary
April 9 Ambassador Stepleton hosted a reception iho Blues-sur-Seine festival's recent achievement in winning the 2008 "Keeping the Blues Alive" Award.
Taking down of George Washington's portrait by French painter
April 1 Ambassador Stapleton had agreed to loan this portrait to Libourne museum of fine arts (musée des Beaux-arts de Libourne) for its retrospective dedicated to painter René Princeteau, born in Libourne, entitled "Gentleman Princeteau" to open in Libourne next April 4 till June 13.
Embassy Provides Forum to Discuss Diversity
March 27, 2008 Approximately 300 journalists and editors from established and new media, bloggers, activists and government representatives met at the historic France-Ameriques building for a half-day conference on “Media and New Urban Generations”.
USNATO Ambassador Victoria Nuland at the Presse Club de France
February 22 USNATO Ambassador Victoria Nuland delivered a speech at the Presse Club de France, calling for a "Stronger NATO, Stronger EU and a Stronger Relationship between Them." Organized by Paris Public Affairs in partnership with AmCham, the event drew more than 120 business and NGO representatives, journalists and members of the diplomatic corps.
U.S. Ambassador on a French submarine
January 11, 2008 The French Navy invited Rear Admiral Charles Leidig, Deputy Commander Sixth Fleet and Commander, Submarine Group Eight, Ambassador Craig R. Stapleton and Consul General Philip Breeden to spend a day on the French nuclear powered Attack Submarine (SSN) S605 AMETHYSTE for an at-sea demonstration of the ship's capabilities.