The American Corner Veszprem organized its first successful charity event called Thanksgiving Charity Receptionon December 9, 2009.
The event was held in the big conference room of our host institution, the county library. This year we celebrated Thanksgiving two weeks after its real time bringing it a little closer to our end-of-the-year celebrations. With this Thanksgiving Reception we intended to call attention to the importance of supporting disadvantaged children in Veszprem County and the importance of charity.
The program included welcome remarks from AC Director Judit Bertalan and Marta Talaber, vice president of the Veszprem County Government and the patron of the event; introduction of the beneficiary foundation "Mi is Vagyunk"; a short musical performance by Gyorgyi Modri, actress from the Petofi Theater Veszprem and the Silent Auction of the donated objects and gifts.
The program was a financial hit. We received 26 donated items from businesses, organizations and individuals, and succeeded in selling 25 of them at the event and so collected somewhat more than HUF 150,000 for orphaned children. There were some very interesting items on sale e.g. wine glass sets, paintings, pictures, theater tickets, wellness services, books, gift sets, etc. (See the full list of donated items and all our sponsors attached.)
100% of the donations went to Mi is Vagyunk Foundation, who will spend the whole amount to improve the living standards of children living in foster care or children's homes in Veszprem County.
About 40 invited guests bidded on the items, among them representatives of institutions, teachers, students, friends of the AC Veszprem and members of the television and print media.
into Academic Exchanges Hungary Információ atanulmányi csereprogramokról Október 28, 17:00
Study in the USA szeminárium
2009. okt. 21., szerda, 16.30
Nagy László terem
US Foreign Policy under Obama a DVC presentation by Andrew J. Pierre in the Nagy László room
(from 14:00, on October 29, 2009)
Andrew J. Pierre, a well-known expert in International Relations and American Foreign Policy will be the guest speaker of the American Corner, Veszprem on Oct. 19, Monday to explain and comment on the new administration's overall foreign policy and will be open to answer any related questions afterwards.
For further information on our speaker, please see the attachment.
The AC Veszprem keeps closed between June 29-July 31. During that time we pause with our regular programs.
After the summer recess we open at 14.00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2009.
Movie and Pizza Night 18.00 on Wednesday 27, 2009 in the Nagy Laszlo Room of the County Library
This term we are screening American literary adaptations on our monthly Movie and Pizza Nights.
Introduction to the movie is by Dr. Paul Titchmarsh, American Literature expert at the English and American Studies Department of the University of Pannonia.
The movies are shown in English with English subtitles (thus not only entertaining but improving us language-wise, too).
Attendance is free. Everybody interested is welcome. To find out details about our next movie, contact the American Corner.
Please register to this program and get your free pizza
Life in Arizona A Presentation by Ed Kelety, Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force Reserve 8.00 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Medgyaszay Secondary School, Veszprem
Ed Kelety visited Medgyaszay High School and Vocational School in Veszprem in the morning of May 26, Tuesday.
There he met Aranka Jakab, Head of the English Teachers and gave an interesting talk illustrated with photos on the Life of Arizona to a group of about 45 students.
The talk was followed by a short quiz on Arizona that built on students' active participation.
After this special class he was showed around in the American Corner Veszprem and briefed about the Corner's activities by AC Director, Judit Bertalan.
Lecture Series on American Music
18.00-19.30 Every Tuesday Polinszky Room, Pannonian University (Veszprem, Warta Vince u. 1.)
Professor Jeno Bardos, the Head of the Institute of English and American Studies at the Pannonian University starts his lecture series on American music (history of culture and music in a concert-like enjoyable and relaxing way) next week.From then on the lectures continue for 15 weeks at the same place and time.
The lectures are in Hungarian, but it is a program of great value for English speakers too as music, lyrics and some remarks will be provided in English (as well). The lectures are free and open to the interested public moreover, university students can get 2 credit points for it.
For the syllabus and some opening remarks from the professor, click here.
Special Modern American Studies Seminar with Consul Daniel A. Travis 14.00-15.30 Thursday, May 14, 2009 Nagy Laszlo Room, County Library
Danie A. Travis, Consul at the American Embassy Budapest moderated a discussion with group of 30 university students and teachers. The discussion was mainly about the Cold War period and most specifically about The Long Telegram written by George F. Kennan, then DCM of the US to the USSR, which shaped US policy throughout the Cold War.
The audience had questions about the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and current foreign policy issues.
Mr. Travis also participated in the English Conversation Club afterwards.
A Biblical Perspective of the Current Economic Crisis and Financial Situation 16.30 Monday, May 11, 2009 Nagy Laszlo Room, County Library
You are gladly invited to the next presentation organized in the American Corner Veszprem
Our guest speakers, Roger & Laureen Traver are teachers of Economics and the founders of Mountain Top Marriage Ministries.
Attendance is free. Everybody interested is welcome.
America Week April 20-24, 2009
The second “America Week” is organized in Veszprém in2009 with a series of events dedicated to the study of American culture. This program is a collaborative effort between American and Hungarian citizens, many of whom are current and former Fulbright Scholars or serving officials. From economy and legal to environmental issues, music, politics, media, language policy and even 9/11, these events will both explore and bring you closer to American culture from a variety of different perspectives.
See the detailed programs below. For the printable poster, click here!
America Week: April 20-24th, 2009
Monday, April 20:
Venue: American Corner, Eötvös Károly County Library (Veszprém, 3 Komakút Square) Kisfaludy Room
16.00 Opening remarks by Carolyn Glassman, Cultural Attache (US Embassy, Budapest)
Featured Talks: Economy
16.15 Edward Romar, Fulbright Scholar (University of Pannonia)
Capitalism and its Discontent in America: Charting the Balance between Economic Performance and Regulation
Steve Weston, Economic Officer (US Embassy, Budapest)
Observations on the Effects of the Global Financial Crisis in Hungary
Kovács Zoltán, Professor (University of Pannonia)
The Role of Business Games in Crisis Management
Tuesday, April 21:
Featured Talks: LEGAL ISSUES
Venue: University Library, Kovacs Hall (Veszprém, Wartha Vince u. 1.)
16.00 London Steverson, Federal Administrative Law Judge(California/ Veszprém)
Justice for All
Sylvia Casey, Attorney, California/ Veszprém
Women’s Rights
Featured Talk: American Folk Music
Venue: University of Pannonia, Polinszky Lecture Hall (Veszprém, Wartha Vince u. 1.)
18.00 Bárdos Jenő, Professor (University of Pannonia)
Classical Country and its Aftermath: History and Some Great Performers
Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day:
Featured Talks: Environmental Issues
Venue: University Library, Kovacs Hall (Veszprém, Wartha Vince u. 1.)
16.00 Richard Ray, Fulbright Lecturer (Széchenyi István University) Looking for the Bad Guys: Chasing Contaminated Groundwater
Pósfay Mihály, Professor (University of Pannonia)
The Nature and Climate Effects of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles
17.15 Tree Planting Ceremony
Venue: Veszprém, Wartha Vince u. 1. (Between Building N and O)
Thursday, April 23:
Keynote Speech
Venue: University Library, Kovacs Hall (Veszprém, Wartha Vince u. 1.)
12.00 Jeffrey D. Levine, Chargé d’Affaires (U.S. Embassy, Budapest)
New Ways Forward: A Discussion of the Obama Administration’s Strategy in Afghanistan
15.00Opening Ceremony of the “Steverson Collection”
Venue: American Corner, County Library (Veszprém, Komakút tér 3)
Featured Talks: Politics – Media – Language Policy
Venue: American Corner, Eötvös Károly County Library (Veszprém, 3 Komakút Square) Kisfaludy Room
16.00 Hortobágyi Ildikó, Associate Professor (University of Pannonia)
Individual Voices in the New Media – A Constructive Chaos Paradigm
William Issel, Fulbright Scholar (University of Pécs)
Freedom of Speech? An Historian’s Reflections on the Role of the Media in American Politics since World War II
Sándor Czeglédi, Associate Professor (University of Pannonia)
From Tancredo to Kucinich: Presidential Aspirations and Language Policy Realities
Friday, April 24th
Venue: University of Pannonia, Chamber Room, Building E (Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10.)
Featured Talks:U.S. and 9/11
15.00 Carol MacCurdy, Fulbright Scholar (University of Pécs) The Road and the Post-Apocalyptic Vision
Margaret Manchester, Fulbright Scholar (University of Debrecen) Balancing Security and Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror
Paul Swann, Fulbright Scholar
Images of the Twin Towers and their Shifting Meaning in American Culture
Information Seminar on Fulbright Scholarships for AY2010-2011 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11.00 am University of Pannonia, Conference Room, Building "B"
8200 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10.
Do you want to study, research or lecture in the United States?
Come to this information meeting given by the Hungarian Fulbright Commission and get to know more about the Fulbright scholarships.
Deputy Chief of Mission Jeffrey D. Levine was the guest of the American Corner Veszprem on March 19, 2009
He first visited the Balatonalmadi Hungarian-English Dual Language High School, where he gave a talk to a student group of about 60 on the current political leadership in the USA and the changes in the Obama administration. He talked about the most important measures the 2 months ago-inaugurated president has made so far and emphasized the steady relationship between Hungary and the US. He also expressed his concerns about the current economy and extremist tendencies in Hungary and encouraged the students to consider studying in the USA.
Following his high school visit he met a group of university students in the American Corner to discuss questions of current economical and political issues both in Hungary and the US. The students were engaged in lively conversation with the deputy ambassador about a variety of significant issues. At the end of his day Mr. Levine met both the President of the Government of Veszprem County and the Mayor of Veszprem.
From Slavery to Obama -
Milestones in Black History (A Black Lawyer's Impressions) 16.00-17.30 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Kisfaludy Room, County Library, Komakut ter 3.
Join the American Corner on February 25 to participate in a talk given by dr. London Steverson about important events in the history of Black Americans. Ask our speaker about legal questions and get your answers from an expert.
Please register to this event with an e-mail to veszprem@americancorner.hu.
Movie and Pizza Night Black History Month 17.45 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Nagy Laszlo Room, County Library
Veszprem, Komakut ter 3.
The true story of an unsung Australian hero.
At the 1968 Olympic Games two Americans and an Australian ran the fastest 200m in history. What they did next shook the world...
"2008's film o the year!!" (The Sun)
"Winner of the Best Australian Documentary at Sydney Film Festival 2008"
"A must-see" (The Australian)
An introduction and background story by dr. London Steverson.
The King Legacy: Nonviolent Social Change by Bernard LaFayette
11.00 Thursday, February 19, 2009 Conference Room, Building B, University of Pannonia
Veszprem, Egyetem u. 10.
Bernard LaFayette, a Civil Rights Movement activist, minister, educator, lecturer and an expert on nonviolent social change was our guest on February 19, Thursday.
He gave a talk on nonviolent social change and shared his first-hand experiences as a civil rights movement activist with a huge crowd at both the University of Pannonia and Lovassy High School in the afternoon.
International Fair 8.00-17.00 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Foyer, Building B, Pannonian University
Veszprem, Egyetem u. 10.
You can meet us at the International Fair in Building B of the Pannonian University on February 18. Why is it worth visiting us there? - You can participate in our quiz and win valuable prizes
- You can read some of our new newspapers and magazines
- You can ask us about higher education in the US
- You can register yourself on our mailing list
- You can get informed about our next programs
- You can take away some new publications, brochures and little presents
- You can try our cookies straight from Irodeak Tea House
See you there!
American Cinema 16.00-17.30 every Wednesday
Using clips from more than 300 of the greatest movies ever made, this series explores film history and American culture through the eyes of over 150 Hollywood insiders, including Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Eisner. In-depth treatments present film as a powerful economic force, potent twentieth-century art form, and viable career option.
The screening is in English; attendance is free. The episodes are understandable in themselves as well.
Time: 16.00-17.30 Wednesdays Venue: Video Room
American Corner
Eotvos Karoly County Library
Veszprem, Komakut ter 3.
Az angolszász világ nyelve(i) és kultúrái 2009. január 27. kedd 11.30-13.00
2009. január 28. szerda 10.30-11.15 és 12.00-12.45
TANULÁS AZ EGYESÜLT ÁLLAMOKBAN WEBFORUM
A budapesti Amerikai Nagykövetség január 28-án, szerdán, délután 14:00 és 15:30 között magyar nyelvű webfórumot rendez "Tanulás az Egyesült Államokban" témakörben. A webfórum szakértői Michael Hurley, a nagykövetség közkapcsolati attaséja, továbbá a konzulátus egyik munkatársa, valamint Wagaye Johannes és Wes Teter, az Institute of International Education európai irodájának munkatársai és Litkei Kornélia, Fulbright tanulmányi tanácsadó lesznek. Várjuk az amerikai tanulmányok minden területét érintő kérdéseket - beleértve a magyar diákok amerikai továbbtanulási lehetőségeire, ösztöndíjakra, felvételi tesztekre és a jelentkezési folyamatra vonatkozó érdeklődést!
Az Egyesült Államok arra biztatja a magyar diákokat, hogy folytassák tanulmányaikat az ország valamely kiváló felsőoktatási intézményében! Szakértőink megadják a válaszokat arra, hogy a diákok hogyan fogjanak hozzá és hogyan valósítsák meg terveiket. Mindenkit arra biztatunk, használja ki ezt a kiváló lehetőséget és tegye fel szakembereinknek kérdéseit az Egyesült Államokban történő továbbtanulást érintő különféle témákban, illetve kérje szakértőink tanácsát konkrét ügyekben!
A nagykövetség január 23-tól kezdve várja a kérdéseket ahttp://forum.usembassy.hu honlapon. A nagykövetség honlapján (http://hungarian.hungary.usembassy.gov ) szereplő linket követve szintén eljuthat a webfórum oldalára. Ha előre beküldi a kérdéseit, időt ad nekünk az alapos válaszra, és növeli esélyeit arra, hogy biztosan választ kapjon szakértőinktől. Természetesen arra is van lehetőség, hogy kérdéseit a webfórum napján, január 28-án 14:00 és 15:30 óra között tegye fel!
A nagykövetség webfórumainak az a célja, hogy a magyar állampolgárok közvetlenül kapjanak információt a nagykövetség szakembereitől különféle témákban. A nagykövetség november 13-án rendezte meg legutóbbi - a magyar lakosság rendkívül aktív részvételével lebonyolított – webfórumát, amelyen Thomas Ramsey főkonzul az amerikai vízumot kiváltó elektronikus beutazásengedélyezési rendszerről, az ESTÁ-ról adott felvilágosítást.
Inauguration Party 17.00-20.00 Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Join us next Tuesday to talk about the inauguration ceremony, famous speeches, memorable words and historical inaugurations in the USA and ask our guest, Robert R. Mearkle, Vice Consul at the Embassy of the United States of America in Budapest about the transition to the Obama administration then watch the whole ceremony live via DVC connection from the U.S. Embassy.
Celebrate the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States with the American Corner!
Daniel D. Koski, Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy Budapest started his Tolerance Tour in Veszprem. He visited two prominent high schools to deliver a special English lesson on the topic of tolerance and promote the 2009 Tolerance Video Competition. The goal of these sessions was to get high school students to think actively about the topic of tolerance. With these 45-minute lessons about 110 students had the chance to get aquainted with the documentary, A Class Divided and learn about some aspects of the American history of tolerance.
Do you want to study, research or lecture in the United States?
Come to this information meeting given by the Hungarian Fulbright Commission and get to know more about the Fulbright scholarships.
Andrew J. Pierre
“America Week” is organized in Veszprém in
Do you want to study, research or lecture in the United States? 
Join us next Tuesday to talk about the inauguration ceremony, famous speeches, memorable words and historical inaugurations in the USA and ask our guest, 
