Season's Greetings from U.S. Consul General Jo Ellen Powell
December 22, 2008. At this holiday season, my family joins me in wishing each of you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.  
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of such a fine team of men and women, dedicated to delivering the very best of themselves, day and in day out, to their clients, to their colleagues, and to their communities.  May the blessings of the holiday season be with you now and in the coming year.  Merry Christmas! 

Dave Liebman and Marc Copland Inspire Frankfurt Jazz Fans
December 18, 2008. Jazz saxophonist Dave Liebman and pianist Marc Copland played to a sell-out crowd of modern jazz fans at a packed Romanfabrik. Marc Copland is known as an insider's tip among jazz pianists. Dave Liebman, who plays soprano and tenor sax, is one of the great representatives of modern and free jazz and has played with Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, and Chick Corea. Since 2002 Copland and Liebman have frequently toured together. Michael Hohman of Romanfabrik greeted the guests of this special jazz evening, which was supported by the U.S. Consulate General, before the two musicians filled the air with their unique jazz sound. | Photo Gallery

USA Infosession for Fulda Students
December 15, 2008. On December 15, 35 students from the University of Applied Sciences Fulda attended an information session on studying and interning in the United States. The majority of the participants major in international management and business and plan to go to the United States for a semester, an internship or both. EducationUSA Frankfurt discussed the U.S. education system, organizing internships and visa issues. The students picked up information materials on EducationUSA and the services of the U.S. Consulate Frankfurt. The University of Applied Sciences cooperates with a number of U.S. universities, including the University of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, San Francisco State University, California and Boston University, Massachusetts.

University of Applied Sciences Mannheim Students Get Ready for the U.S.
December 10, 2008. On December 10th, EducationUSA of the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt briefed students of the University of Applied Sciences in Mannheim on the visa application process. The 15 participating students are preparing for internships in the U.S. and plan to leave early next year. Following an overview of how to apply for a visa and how to fill out the application forms, the students had their specific questions answered. The University of Applied Sciences cooperates with six U.S. universities, including the University of Connecticut in Storrs, the University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

U.S. and EU Infosession at Frankfurt City Library
December 5, 2008. EducationUSA Frankfurt, Eurodesk Germany and the International Placement Service of the Labor Exchange held an afternoon information session at the City Library Frankfurt on studying and working in the United States and the European Union. 100 participants used the opportunity to ask for advice and pick up information material. Up to 30 participants attended the presentations on studying and working in other countries. At the booth of the U.S. Consulate Frankfurt/EducationUSA, questions ranged from how to organize a stay as an Au Pair to internships, studying and working in the United States. The Consular Section provided extensive information on immigrant and non-immigrant visa. Frankfurt City Library is an America@YourLibrary partner.

 Carl-Schurz-Haus Freiburg Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
December 4, 2008. The Carl-Schurz-Haus hosted its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the traditional restaurant Greiffenegg-Schlössle in Freiburg.  Deputy Consul General Doria Rosen represented the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt at an event which not only featured a typical American turkey dinner, but also a keynote lecture by Dr. Edwina Campbell, a former Fulbright exchange student in Freiburg and presently a Professor of National Security Studies at the Air Command and Staff College/DEI Air University in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.  In her lecture to over 40 representatives of the regional German-American community, she emphasized the need to use new opportunities of German-American  cooperation  while finding the right balance of soft and hard power in the international security engagement on both sides of the Atlantic.  The following long and intense discussion was moderated by Deputy Chief Editor Thomas Fricker of the Badische Zeitung.
 

Frankfurt Interfaith women network says farewell to Sue Timken
December 1, 2008. The Interfaith and Intercultural Women's Network Frankfurt said farewell to Mrs. Sue Timken, who had supported the network strongly since its inauguration in December 2007. The meeting, which was also attended by Frankfurt Consul General Powell, took place at Haus am Dom in Frankfurt, and was organized by the Catholic Adult Education Center. Dr. Kornelia Siedlaczek gave a lecture on the theories of French philosopher Rene Girard followed by small group discussions. The evening was concluded by thanking Mrs. Timken for her  involvement with the women’s network and by singing Christmas carols together.