Презентація послуг інформаційно-ресурсного центру «Вікно в Америку» у 2 гуманітарній гімназії м. Миколаєва

4 листопада відбулася презентація ресурсів та послуг інформаційно-ресурсного центру "Вікно в Америку" для викладачів у рамках засідання кафедри англійської філології другої гуманітарної гімназії м. Миколаєва. У процесі презентації також було обговорено шляхи подальшої співпраці між гімназією та центром "Вікно в Америку!

EducationUSA

Dear friends, 

I'd like to present you an exhibition dedicated to education in the United States.

As you know Window on America center is also a reference center of the EducationUSA network. You can find a lot of  information concerning educational opportunities in the USA in our center and also get brochures and flyers straight from the US universities.

Welcome!

English Language Program in Florida

English Language Program for the 2013 Fall Semester in Florida - ½ off the tuition!

We have a limited time offer from the University of North Florida (UNF) English Language Program. Students interested in studying at the UNF English Language Program for the 2013 Fall Semester have the opportunity to receive ½ off their tuition if they recruit a friend or family member to enroll for the same semester.

Tuition for the Fall 2013 semester at the ELP is $3,950 USD. If a student recruits a friend or family member to come to UNF and study with them for that semester, their tuition will be reduced to $1,975 USD.

More information on the UNF English Language Program can be found on our website: http://www.unf.edu/intlctr/elp/IEP_About.aspx

webinar mini-series

“Ready-To-Go Resources: Activate your Classroom with American English”

These webinars will highlight resources available on the American English website with ideas for teachers to integrate these resources in the classroom.

I Have a Dream Contest

I Have a Dream for Ukraine English Speech and Essay Contest

This August 28th marks the 50th anniversary of the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. In his speech Dr. King spoke of his vision of an America where people would be “judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin.” Dr. King talked about freedom and equal rights for ALL Americans. His speech was a turning point in American history as we struggled to grow into a country that provided equal opportunity for every citizen. The journey begun by Dr. King and his many followers has not been an easy one. But every journey starts with a single step and the best ones include a dream of where the journey will lead. In the spirit of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s speech, the Regional English Language Office at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv would like to invite students in Ukraine to share their dream for their country with us. Please write an essay (in English) on “I Have a Dream for Ukraine.” We will read your essays and invite five entrants to read their speeches at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on August 28, 2013. Selection of speeches will be based on the originality and creativity of your Ukrainian Dream. Dreams and words have the power to change the world. We want to hear yours!

The contest is open for all Ukrainian students between the ages of 14-22.

Submit your essay by August 15, 2013 (1000 words or less) and any questions or comments to:

KyivRELO@state.gov

Independence Day!

Welcome to our Window on America center!
We organise movieclub and will watch film connected with this holiday.

Pre-departure orientation

Are you accepted to the U.S. college or university for fall 2013 (or spring 2014)? Take part in PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION!

When: June 14, 2013, 9 AM-14.15 PM

Where: Kyiv EducationUSA Advising Center

Pre-Departure Orientation is a special event held annually at our center. This is your unique opportunity to meet other students accepted for fall 2013 as well as EducationUSA alumni.

We've compiled a great program for you:

·        academic life in the US;

·        useful tips on travel and living in the US;

·        campus life,

·        cultural differences and adjustment

One of the highlights includes session on Student Visas by Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.

To register for this event, please fill out the following form:  http://bit.ly/kUeCbR

Participation is free of charge and upon registration only!   

Kyiv EducationUSA team

Upcoming Events

Dear all, 

Window on America Center invites everyone to visit movie club today at 17:00. As usual we'll watch and discuss film.

And also don't miss English Club on Sunday at 13:00.

Our Peace Corps volunteer, Andrew, is about to live Ukraine soon. Don't forget to come and say goodbye to him.

Attention!Attention!

On Thursday, May 23rd, everyone is invited to Window on America center to visit a lecture in Modern English literature. Andrew Broz, Peace Corps Volunteer, will tell us about the news in contemporary world of literature. We will also discuss our favourite writings and authors.

You are welcome!!!!

“American English” app for mobile devices

SUMMARY: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the new, free "American English" (AE) mobile application. The app provides American English language learning and teaching resources through an easy-to-navigate, smartphone-like interface for lower-end mobile devices.You can download the app at http://m.binu.com/ae

Happy May holidays!

Dear friends!

Our next English Club meeting will be on the 12th of May. 

at usual time in usual place)

Enjoy warm spring days and have a great holidays!

Next Movie Club

We continue to gather and watch movies.

Our next meeting will be on the 11th of April.
(same place, at the same time)

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Movie Club!=)

Dear all,

This Wednesday, on the 20th of March, at 5 p.m. we'll have movie club in Window on America Center. We'll watch and discuss a film which Adrew,our Peace Corps Volunteer, will choose for us. It's a surprise!))))))))))))

Please,come and enjoy waching a movie!Everyone is invited!

Represent Your US University at the EducationUSA Alumni Education Fairs in Donetsk and Ivano-Frankivsk

Dear Alumni of U.S. Universities,

Would you like to represent your U.S. alma mater in Ukraine?  Share your U.S. university experience with Ukrainians? Guide interested young people to a rich and rewarding educational experience in the U.S.? It's easy!

WHO: Alumni (American or Ukrainian) of U.S. higher education institutions

WHAT: EducationUSA Alumni/Higher Education Fair

An EducationUSA alumni education fair will be organized in Donetsk on Wednesday, April 3 from 2.30pm-7pm by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv and the EducationUSA Advising Center at American Councils. A second education fair will be held in Ivano-Frankivsk in mid May, tentatively scheduled for May 16.  While traditional EducationUSA fairs involve representatives of U.S. universities traveling to various countries to recruit students, the alumni fair model allows EducationUSA to reach out to host country nationals on a grassroots level by involving Ukrainian alumni of U.S. universities, U.S. foreign service officers and family members, Peace Corps Volunteers and others who have studied in the U.S. to share their experience in the U.S. higher education system.

WHEN:  NOW!
is the time to express interest in participating so that the shipment of recruitment materials from your alma mater can be arranged in time for the fair itself.  The deadline for signing up is March 25 to allow for shipping time.

WHERE: Donetsk (Venue TBD) and Ivano Frankivsk (Venue TBD)

WHY: Why not?

Participating in the alumni fair will take only a few hours of your time, but you will accomplish a lot.  You will not only will help support the education outreach goals of the U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA, you'll also get to meet a lot of bright, eager Ukrainians.  (You don't need to be an expert on your university--just a willing cheerleader!  Also, you don't need to prepare any materials, since we will request them on your behalf.)

HOW: Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AlumniUkraine2013 as soon as possible--preferably by March 25. We will use the details you provide to solicit materials from your school in the U.S. and we need to leave time for shipping.

Feel free to be in touch with me with questions about this opportunity.  To learn more about EducationUSA in Ukraine, visiteducationusa.info/Ukraine.  

Intensive English Language Immersion Program

Jamestown Community College (JCC), part of the State University of New York system (SUNY), will offer an intensive English Language Immersion Program from July 22 through August 9, 2013 for the sixth summer. This is a non-credit study of the English language including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation as well as cultural orientation. Cultural excursions to Niagara Falls and other regional destinations will be featured.

The cost of $2,700 (U.S.) includes housing, tuition, textbooks, insurance, meals, and scheduled activities.  Travel and personal expenses are not included. Additional details and a complete application are available at:www.sunyjcc.edu/international/immersion.

Fulbright Faculty Development Program Competition

Триває прийом заявок на черговий щорічний конкурс за Програмою імені Фулбрайта

 для молодих викладачів та дослідників/Fulbright Faculty Development Program

Кінцевий термін подання заявок - 31 березня 2013

Шановні колеги,

Нагадуємо Вам про те, що до 31 березня 2013 р. триває прийом заявок на черговий щорічний конкурс за Програмою імені Фулбрайта для молодих викладачів та дослідників/Fulbright Faculty Development Program.

Програма пропонує можливість проведення досліджень в університетах США впродовж одного академічного року. У конкурсі можуть брати участь особи віком до 40 років з дворічним професійним досвідом: викладачі; аспіранти та дослідники, які ще не мають наукового ступеня; кандидати наук (не пізніше 5-ти років після захисту); адміністратори вищих навчальних закладів; співробітники науково-дослідних установ; журналісти; фахівці з бібліотечної, музейної та архівної справи; спеціалісти у сфері управління культурою; працівники громадських організацій (НДО).

Детальна інформація та анкета на сайті: http://fulbright.org.ua.

Аби увиразнити уявлення про Програму, радимо переглянути відгуки учасників минулих років, що розміщені на сторінкахФулбрайтівських Щорічників та на Fulbright Ukraine у Facebook. Також пропонуємо ознайомитись з описами наукових проектів цьогорічних стипендіатів, які викладено у Фулбрайтівському віснику 2012/13 .

MiraCosta Community College

Friends, let me introduce Andrii Gurenko. He is an international student from Ukraine. Right now he is studying in MiraCosta Community College (USA, California)  

Besides being a student Andrii is also working as a blogger for MiraCosa.He'd like to introduce his blog as a guidance for the all future students who are planning to study abroad in USA.

Here's a direct link: http://blogs.miracosta.edu/andrii/