Selected Events 2009

Leipzig Celebrates Black History Month

CG Katherine Brucker with the students from the Reclam and Thomas Gymnasien at the municipal library

February 5, 2009. Consul General Katherine Brucker carried out a "Meet US" program at Leipzig municipal library, one of Consulate's America@Your Library partner. After being welcomed by library director Dr. Ackermann, Brucker talked about American presidency to 40 high school students - 11th and 12th grade - and their English teachers. The presentation covered Abraham Lincoln - February 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of his birthday - the civil rights movement and ended with the new Obama presidency. Following the Q&A session with the students about politics, elections, consular responsibilities and the diplomatic career track, the Information Resource Center director briefly introduced relevant information on the Internet.