Selected Events 2007

From left: Shanon Self; Lena Schlenzka; Elke Junker and Dr. Birgit Dippe from Euro-Schulen Goerlitz; Consul for Public Affairs Mark Wenig

May 09, 2007
On the occasion of their traditional celebration of the “America Day”, Consul for Public Affairs Mark Wenig visited the “Europe–Library” in Goerlitz, "America@yourlibrary" partner of the U.S. Consulate General Leipzig. Wenig introduced the consulate's work to 20 students from the Annen-Augustum Gymnasium as well as to 15 students and their teachers from Euro-Schule Goerlitz. Wenig also presented a collection of books, originally donated by U.S. publishers to the consulate for the Leipzig Book Fair 2007, to the director of the Europe-Library. The program included a “MEET US” event, during which the Consulate’s current interns Shanon Self (American) and Lena Schlenzka (German) discussed cultural differences with the attendees. For the first time German and American interns teamed up to present a lively discussion about German and American stereotypes. The director of the Information Resource Center (IRC) of the Consulate General briefly talked about portals to USA information on the Internet. Director of ESO-Schulen and “Europe-Library” Dr. Birgit Dippe, also attended the events.