Loures students group photo

Portuguese students from Loures visit the U.S. Embassy

On February 22, 2018 a group of 12th graders from the Escola Secundária Dr. António Carvalho de Figueiredo in Loures visited the Embassy to learn more on the US Diversity, namely to know about MLK and the US Civil Rights Movement. Taking the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month, Meg Ryan, the Embassy Assistant Public ... Read More»

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Public Affairs Officer presentation in Santarem school

Public Affairs Officer celebrates Black History Month in Santarém

On February 16, 2018 Public Affairs Officer, Todd Miyahira together with the Educational Adviser, Ricardo Sequeira and American Public Affairs Intern, Russel Choules, spoke at Dr. Ginestal Machado high school to a group of 11th graders, about multiculturalism in the USA  and opportunities to study in the U.S.   The speakers addressed the value and importance ... Read More»

By | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: ,

Briefing at S. Joao da Talha high school

Inauguration of American Shelf at ES São João da Talha

On February 2, 2018 the Office of Public Affairs within the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon organized a visit to Escola Secundária de São João da Talha, near Lisbon, to talk about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement to celebrate Black History Month. Assistant PAO, Meg Young spoke to an audience of almost 130 students (10th/11th/12th ... Read More»

By | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: ,

After the presentation there were still questions to be asked.

Civil Rights and US Diversity explained at Vergílio Ferreira high school

On January 29, 2018 Meg Young, Assistant Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy, visited Vergílio Ferreira high school in Lisbon and spoke to a group of  approximately 85 11th graders, on the topic of the Civil Rights Movement and US Diversity. English teacher, Rogério Alves, noted how he appreciated having a U.S. diplomat engage ... Read More»

By | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: ,

Todd Miyahira mekes his presentation at Mealhada school

Students from Mealhada learn about Multiculturalism and Study in the USA

On January 10, 2018 Public Affairs Officer Todd Miyahira visited Escola Secundária da Mealhada to talk about Multiculturalism in the USA. He was accompanied by Dorian Rosca from Fulbright Commission who discussed opportunities to study in the USA. Approximately 120 students participated in this session and offered excellent and engaged questions to both speakers on ... Read More»

By | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags:

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