Upcoming Events at The American Center in Saigon (June 7 – July 10)

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Các bạn ghi lại chương trình tuần này nhé. Nhiều chương trình hấp dẫn và có hai cuộc thi Spelling Bee và Pitch Contest đang diễn ra. Hãy nhanh tay đăng ký tham gia nhé. Hẹn gặp mọi người tại AC!

MOOC Camp: Analyzing Global Trends for Business and Society – Closing Ceremony
Time: Tuesday, July 7, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Liz Pinedo, Pickering Fellow
After weeks of online learning and practical experience at the American Center, it is time for you to celebrate your achievement. Come share with others how this course has helped your global trend analytical skills. Don’t forget to send your proof of online completion to achcmc@state.gov by July 5 to be considered for a certificate. No late submissions will be accepted.

American Center Spelling Bee Contest 2015: Preliminary Paper Test
Time: Wednesday, July 8, 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Liz Pinedo, Pickering Fellow
The American Center Ho Chi Minh City is pleased to announce the Spelling Bee Contest for 2015! Contestants must be between 15 and 21 years old currently residing in Vietnam. This year’s contest celebrates the 20th anniversary of the normalization of U.S. – Vietnam relations, featuring words related to diplomacy and bilateral relations. Compete in this contest, test your English vocabulary and spelling skills, and win great prizes. We will start at 2:00pm sharp. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Antigone Rising Rock Band
Time: Thursday, July 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Speakers: Antigone Rising all-female country rock band
Antigone Rising, a well-known all-female, alt-country rock band from New York, will perform and talk about LGBT rights, especially marriage equality. Come see the performance and engage in an interactive talk about these female artists’ life stories.

MOOC Camp: Shaping the Way We Teach English – Part 2: Closing Ceremony
Time: Thursday, July 9, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Caroline Nabors, English Language Fellow
After two consecutive courses on English teaching, it is time for us to celebrate everyone’s achievements. Don’t miss the session if you are qualify to receive a certificate!
DVD English Fun

Time: Thursday, July 9, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Conor Hassett, Hamilton College student
Today, DVD English Fun will introduce you to an American classic movie. Join Conor Hassett, who will help you discover American cinematic culture, teach you colloquial language, and answer your questions about American movies. Bring your friends!

U.S. College Quiz
Time: Friday, July 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Speakers: Liz Pinedo and Conor Hassett

Are you familiar with the U.S. college application process? What are the differences between the SAT and SAT Subject Tests? Come enjoy a fun game and learn about higher education in the U.S. at the same time. Win cool prizes for correct answers!

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