The American Corner Vukovar and “Dragutin Tadijanović” elementary school organized USA Days in Vukovar. The event started with the elementary school students’ performance about the U.S. and their meeting with Ebrima Ndure, former U.S. Marine. In Vukovar on March 28, 2018
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, Public Affairs, school
A U.S. Marine visited the 6th elementary school in Varaždin on March 8 and spoke with students about his life as a U.S Marine and the U.S. Marine Corps. In Varazdin on March 8, 2018
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Wylita Bell, Public Affairs Officer, talked to students at American Corners in Osijek and in Vukovar about her family’s history and the importance of the Black History Month celebration.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: American Corner, Public Affairs, students
Ambassador W. Robert Kohorst during his meeting with a group of students from Josip Slavenski High School in Čakovec. In Zagreb on February 27, 2018
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Doug Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, welcomed a group of high school students from Sisak during their visit to the Embassy on February 20.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 20 February, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Courtland Freeman, Assistant Regional Security Officer, visited Rovišće and celebrated the Black History Month with elementary school students. In Rovišće on February 8, 2018
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school
A group of elementary school students, the school principal and teachers from the small town of Prelog in Medjimurje visited the Embassy on January 30
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school
Sarah Groen, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, visited the Gornjogradska High School in Zagreb and delivered a lecture on “The Education in the U.S.” to a group of the American Studies program students on December 19. The students were interested in learning more about the U.S. schools. What subjects are mandatory at the high schools in ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
A group of students from the elementary school from Sesvetska Sela visited the Embassy on December19. Apart from the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission and U.S. Marines, the students met with the Assistant Public Affairs Officer Laura Djuragic who told them about her work and career. The students wanted to find out more about her ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Public Affairs, students
A group of high school students from Zlatar, Hrvatsko zagorje, visited the Embassy on December 5. Sarah Groen, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, welcomed them to the Embassy. The students had a chance to find out about the Embassy activities as well as to ask questions. What do you like about Croatia? What do ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 5 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school
A group of 60 high school students together with the Mayor of Ogulin visited the Embassy on November 28 and was welcomed by Doug Jones, Chargé d’Affaires. The group also met with other Embassy representatives. They had a chance to talk about exchange programs to the Public Affairs chief Wylita Bell, about visas to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 28 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
The Embassy Visit program goes on! A group of 60 elementary school students from a small town of Mečenčani visited the Embassy on October 24. The students were curious to know more about the American way of life, about the work at the Embassy and about the Americans. What is the difference between the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school
Wylita Bell, Public Affairs Officer, visited the American Corner Zagreb at the Public Library Jelkovec on October 23. A group of 6 and 7 year old students participated in the program “I Can Also Read” as a part of the Croatian Book Month.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, Public Affairs, students
A group of students from the elementary school Kustošija visited the Embassy on October 17. Apart from the Deputy Chief of Mission, Information Management Officer and U.S. Marines, the students met with the Defense Attaché Robert S. Mathers who told them about his work and career. The students wanted to find out more about him ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, welcomed the first group of students this school year. Students from Cvjetno naselje, Zagreb visited the Embassy on September 26 and asked numerous questions such as: Do you like spending more time in the U.S. or Croatia? Is it hard to live away from home? What Croatian word do ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
A group of 6th Elementary School students from Varaždin visited the Embassy on June 6. Students met with Ambassador Noyes and other officers and they were given a tour of the Embassy.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Deputy Chief of Mission Doug Jones welcomed MBA students from Robins School of Business, University of Richmond, who visited the Embassy on June 2, 2017. They met with other American diplomats, the students had a chance to discuss politics, business, and the Embassy work.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, visited the island of Korcula and delivered lectures on “The U.S. Holidays” at the high schools in Blato and Vela Luka on May 31. The students were interested in pursuing their education in the U.S., they also asked about the gender equality, health insurance, gun control, green card and visas. Mr. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Ambassador Noyes welcomed social work students from Indiana University who are in Croatia on a people-to-people exchange program. Students had a chance to talk to representatives from various Embassy sections and learn about the Embassy. In Zagreb on May 25, 2107
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Indiana, Public Affairs, students
Ambassador Noyes visited the American Corner at Jelkovec Public Library where she read a story to a group of 10-year old students and met with a group of teens who asked questions about her career and the U.S. In Jelkovec on May 23, 2107
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 24 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, Public Affairs, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, and other Embassy representatives met with a group of students from Ivanska who visited the Embassy on May 16, 2017. Students had a chance to talk about various issues, and enjoyed the tour of the Embassy.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission and other American diplomats met with a group of students from the elementary school “Ivan Goran Kovačić” from Delnice who visited the Embassy on April 25, 2017.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, met with a group of students from Gornja Stubica on April 11. Embassy visitors wanted to know more about the U.S. and they asked questions like: How do you spend your free time? What is your job at the Embassy? Do you speak Croatian? Can you tell us something about your ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, welcomed a group of students from Čučerje on April 4, 2017. Students presented a list of most interesting facts about the U.S. and they were eager to hear answers to their questions.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, spoke about American holidays with a group of high school students, teachers, the mayor, and other town officials in Buzet on March 30. After the lecture, students asked numerous questions such as: How many times have you celebrated Thanksgiving in Croatia? What is the difference between the American and Croatian ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Public Affairs, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes, Mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel, and Director of the Rijeka City Library Niko Cvjetkovic, opened the new American Corner Rijeka on March 29, 2017
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, Public Affairs
Ambassador Noyes welcomed a group of high school students from Beli Manastir who visited the Embassy on March 28. Students had a chance to talk to the Ambassador and other Embassy officials about various issues.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Laura Djuragic, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, and other Embassy representatives met with a group of students from Belica, Medjimurje County, who visited the Embassy on March 14.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students
Laura Djuragic, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, and other U.S. diplomats met with a group of students from Odra elementary school on March 7, 2017
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, met with a group of University of Zagreb Faculty of Political Science undergraduate students on February 28, 2017. Students showed great interest in the conversation and asked numerous questions.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Political Science, Public Affairs, students
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes and other American diplomats met with a group of students from the High School “A. G. Matoš” from Zabok who visited the Embassy on February 7, 2017.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 7 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
A group of elementary school students who attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s presentation about Alaska at the Public library in Gajnice learned about Alaska’s glaciers, volcanos, wildlife, whales, bears, moose and about salmon and fishing industries. The students were interested in Jessica’s native town and her school. They also wanted to know where young people ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Alaska, Public Affairs, school, students
Ambassador Noyes met with a group of elementary school students from Duga Resa, who visited the Embassy on January 24, 2017
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered a lecture on “Post U.S. Elections” to a group of undergraduate students at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Political Science on January 19, 2017. Students were interested in a variety of issues the new American administration will have to deal with.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: students, U.S. election
Public Affairs Officer Christian Wright met with a group of elementary school students from Novo Čiče on January 17. Students met with representatives of other sections and enjoyed the tour of the Embassy.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Ambassador Noyes welcomed a group of high school students from Karlovac who visited the Embassy on December 14. Students had a chance to talk to the Ambassador and other Embassy officials about various issues.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Karlovac, school, students
Public Affairs Officer Christian Wright visited Vukovar elementary school and American Corner Osijek where he spoke about American holidays and answered students’ questions about life and education in the U.S. Thank you to our hosts – we hope to see you again soon!
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 8 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, school, students
Deputy Chief of Mission Douglas Jones met with representatives of high school students in Croatia who visited the Embassy on December 7, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 7 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, and other Embassy representatives met with a group of students from the Zagreb School for Nurses, who visited the Embassy on November 29
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 29 November, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
The Embassy hosted a group of students and professors from the High School for Nurses from Zagreb on November 22, 2016. During the visit, the group met with Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, as well as with other American diplomats and the Embassy doctor.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, spoke about U.S. holidays to a large group of students at the elementary school in Belišće on November 18, 2016. After the presentation, students asked questions to increase their understanding of the U.S.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 18 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
Douglas Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission, greeted a group of elementary school students from Sesvete on November 15. During their Embassy tour, students had a chance to speak with American diplomats about the President Elect and about their work and life in Croatia.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 15 November, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Sesvete, students
Ambassador Noyes met with a group of elementary school students from Oroslavje, who visited the Embassy on November 8. Students had a chance to talk to the Ambassador about a range of issues. During their visit, students met with other American diplomats and talked to the Marines about their life in Croatia.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 8 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Oroslavje
Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered the last in a series of lectures on U.S. Elections to a group of high school students in the town of Čazma on November 7, 2016. Students were interested in the differences between Republicans and Democrats, and in the importance of swing or battleground states.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 7 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Čazma, students
Eric Williams, Political Counselor, spoke about U.S. elections with a group of University of Zagreb Faculty of Political Sciences students on October 19, 2016. Students showed great interest and asked numerous questions about the U.S. elections process.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: elections, students
Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered another lecture about U.S. elections to high school students at the American Corner Zagreb on October 12, 2016. Students were interested in the role of debates, in differences between Presidential candidates, if Hillary Clinton had an advantage because she is a woman and if immigration policy will change with the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 12 October, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, students
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes met with a group of high school students from Slavonski Brod during their visit to the Embassy on October 11. Students talked to representatives of various sections about what American diplomats do in Croatia.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 11 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Slavonski Brod, students
Jacob Mecum, Economic Officer, presented the state of Oregon and Native American tribes to the audiences at the Library for the Youth in Karlovac on June 3
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 3 June, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Karlovac Business Library
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes and other American diplomats met with a group of students from the Indiana University School of Social Work, who visited the Embassy on June 2.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 2 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Indiana
Ambassador Noyes greeted members of “Mlada pozitiva,” a Croatian NGO, during their visit to the Embassy on May 31. During the Embassy tour, students had a chance to speak with American diplomats about numerous issues, including U.S. elections, Memorial Day, and consular issues.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 31 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Mlada pozitiva
Zagreb University’s Political Science students visited the U.S. Embassy on May 25, 2016. They were welcomed by the Ambassador, who answered their questions about current political and economic issues. During their visit, the students also met with American diplomats and talked to the Marines about their lives in Croatia.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 25 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Marines, Political Science
Jacob Mecum, Economic Officer, presented the state of Oregon to the audiences at the American Corner Zagreb on May 24. Mr. Mecum showed beautiful photos of Oregon and of the Native American tribes. The audiences wanted to know more about the Native American traditions, their languages and their way of living.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Native American
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, visited the Elementary School Krune Krstica in Zadar and met with a group of 13-year-old students who asked numerous questions about life of a diplomat. In Zadar on May 20, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, spoke with elementary school kids from Arbanasi about U.S. culture and values. Kids also learned what it means to be a diplomat. In Arbanasi on May 20, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, met students from the University of Zadar, Department of Tourism and Communication technologies, and spoke about limits to freedom of the press in the U.S. In Zadar on May 19, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 19 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, students, Zadar
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, helped audience at Etsyionica workshop at the American Corner Zadar to banish fear from starting a creative business. The workshop was held by Etsy shop owner, Ema Juretic, and organized in partnership with the Croatian Association of Independent Professionals. In Zadar on May 19, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 19 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, Croatian Association of Independent Professionals, Etsy, Zadar
Colin Bucknor, Regional Security Officer, visited the elementary school in Rovišće for the third time and donated a set of books. Students volunteered to read in front of the class and discussed the book and various topics with Mr. Bucknor. In Rovišće on May 17, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 17 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes welcomed a group of 13-year old students from Čakovec who visited the Embassy on May 10, 2016. The students had a chance to talk to the Ambassador about a range of issues. They also spoke with other Embassy officials and toured the Embassy.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 10 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Čakovec
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, together with Kelly Ireland, Hollywood-based field producer for the Emmy-nominated daytime TV program “The Doctors”, met with a group of 15-year old students from Brezovica at the American Corner Zagreb. They discussed various aspects of life in the U.S. including the differences between the U.S. and Croatian schools and whether ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 5 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, Public Affairs, students
Four students from the American International School representing Leadership and Service Learning Class visited the Embassy and conducted interviews with several Embassy officers. The group was greeted by Margaret Nardi, Deputy Chief of Mission.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 4 May, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American International School, students
Embassy intern Carly Joerger talked about the American Presidential Elections with high school students at the Library for the Youth in Karlovac on May 4. Is there big turnout at the Presidential elections? If one lives in NYC, and happens to be in LA during the election, can one vote?
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 4 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Karlovac, Karlovac Business Library, students, U.S. election
A group of high school students from Kustošija visited the Embassy on May 3 and was welcomed by Margaret Nardi, Deputy Chief of Mission. The group also met with other Embassy representatives and spoke about a number of issues, including the differences between the U.S. and Croatian schools.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 3 May, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
The U.S. Embassy, the American Corner Zadar, and Lela Kaplowitz, local jazz singer, reached out to elementary school kids from Nin to celebrate the Jazz Appreciation Month through an educational workshop, “Jazz With US.” In Nin, on April 27, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Zadar
Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer read “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young” by Mary Schmich (Chicago Tribune, 1997) at the celebration of the World Book and Copyright Day hold in the National and University Library in Zagreb. On April 22, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 22 April, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Copyright Day, World Book
Embassy intern Carly Joerger talked about the American presidential elections with high school students in Slavonski Brod on April 21. Students learned about the differences between the Croatian and American systems and discussed election trends in the United States.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, Slavonski Brod, students, U.S. election
A group of 50 students from “Fran Galović“ High School in Koprivnica visited the Embassy and learned about the work carried out by the Embassy through its different sections. American diplomats and local employees spoke about the Embassy’s activities. In Zagreb, on April 12, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 12 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Koprivnica
A group of elementary school students from Brezovica, Medjimurje county, attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s presentation about Alaska at the American Corner in Zagreb on April 11, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 11 April, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Alaska, American Corner, school, students
A group of elementary school students from Petrinja visited the Embassy on March 29 and was welcomed by Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer. The students performed a brief show in English entitled “The Stone Soup”.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 29 March, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students
Gornjogradska gimnazija students visited the Embassy on March 15. They were welcomed by Margaret Nardi, Chargé d’Affaires, who spoke about American tourists and investors in Croatia. In addition to learning about the structure and the role of the Embassy, students had a chance to talk to representatives of the Public Affairs Office, Political Section, as ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 15 March, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Public Affairs, school, students, U.S. election
A group of geography students who attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s presentation about Alaska at the American Corner Zagreb learned about Alaska’s salmon and fishing industries, the beautiful and eerie northern lights, and the Alaska’s Big Three – bears, moose and whales. The students also wanted to know whether Alaska has all four seasons (yes!), ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 11 March, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Alaska, American Corner, students
Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered another lecture about U.S. elections to high school students at the First Private High School in Zagreb on March 10, 2016. During the presentation, students were very active which contributed to the dynamic of the presentation. Students were interested in the role of social media during elections and in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 10 March, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students, U.S. election
A group of University of Zagreb economy students visited the Embassy on March 9 and was welcomed by Margaret Nardi, Chargé d’Affaires. The group also met with other Embassy representatives and spoke about a number of issues, including U.S. Presidential Elections and business and investment climate in Croatia.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 9 March, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: students, U.S. election
Chargé d’ Affaires Margaret Nardi welcomed a group of students from Ogulin to the Embassy. She encouraged them to consider studying in the United States, adding they can put their knowledge to good use afterwards here in Croatia.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 29 February, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Ogulin
IT Specialist Tru Notoma visited Vukovar’s elementary school where he talked with students about American holidays and answered questions about everything from hip hop to sports. The students also shared their experiences with Tru and one even demonstrated a Croatian folkdance! Thank you to our hosts – we hope to see you again soon!
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 26 February, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Vukovar
Did you know that of the 20 highest peaks in the United States, 17 are in Alaska? The young people who attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s talk at the Karlovac’s Library for Young People do! Jessica answered questions about how Alaska has changed over the years, what it’s like to live near wild animals like ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 25 February, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: Alaska
Tru Notoma, IT specialist at the Embassy, talked to students about famous African Americans as part of the Black History Month series. After the presentation, students asked questions to increase their understanding of the U.S. At Slavonski Brod High School on February 9, 2015
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 9 February, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, Slavonski Brod, students
Deputy Chief of Mission Margaret Nardi met with a group of journalism students who will travel to the U.S. to film a documentary about U.S. primary elections and learn more about the U.S. election process. In Zagreb on February 8, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 8 February, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: U.S. election
American Corner Zagreb in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy hosted a presentation about 3D printing by NGO Balthazar for a group of first grade students. In Zagreb on February 5, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 5 February, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, school, students
Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered the first in a series of lectures on U.S. Elections to a group of high school students at the American Corner Zagreb. In Zagreb on February 3, 2016
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 3 February, 2016 | Topics:
News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: American Corner, school, students
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes met with a group of students from the High School “A. G. Matoš” from Zabok who visited the Embassy on February 2, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 2 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
Ambassador Noyes met with a group of students from the First Private High School of Zagreb, who visited the Embassy on January 12. The students had a chance to talk to the Ambassador about a range of issues. They also spoke with other Embassy officials and toured the Embassy.
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By U.S. Embassy in Zagreb | 12 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Youth Diplomacy
| Tags: school, students
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![Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer, together with Kelly Ireland, Hollywood-based field producer for the Emmy-nominated daytime TV program “The Doctors”, met with a group of 15-year old students [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1030925.jpg "How Do Movies Portray America?")
![Four students from the American International School representing Leadership and Service Learning Class visited the Embassy [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/AISZ2.jpg "American International School Students Visit the Embassy")
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![A group of high school students from Kustošija visited the Embassy [State Dept]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/DSC_6327.jpg "Western Part of Town Comes to Buzin")
![The U.S. Embassy, the American Corner Zadar, and Lela Kaplowitz, local jazz singer, reached out to elementary school kids from Nin [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/IMG_5039.jpg "Jazz Appreciation Month Celebrated With Youth in Nin")
![Christian Wright, Public Affairs Officer read “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young” by Mary Schmich [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1030683.jpg "World Book and Copyright Day: Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young")
![Embassy intern Carly Joerger talked about the American presidential elections [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1030546.jpg "High School Students Learn About U.S. Elections")
![A group of 50 students from “Fran Galović“ High School in Koprivnica visited the Embassy [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/FB2-750x450.jpg "“Are we now on the American territory?”")
![A group of elementary school students from Brezovica, Medjimurje county, attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s presentation about Alaska [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1030396.jpg "Is it safe to swim with Orcas?")
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![Gornjogradska gimnazija students visited the Embassy [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/ZG3.jpg "Zagreb Oldest School Comes to the Embassy")
![A group of geography students who attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s presentation about Alaska [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1020872.jpg "How Often Can You Spot Orcas?")
![Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered another lecture about U.S. elections to high school students [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/Prva-privatna-2.jpg "High School Students Learn About U.S. Elections")
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![IT Specialist Tru Notoma visited Vukovar’s elementary school where he talked with students about American holidays [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1020608.jpg "Bringing American Holidays Closer to Vukovar")
![The young people who attended Consular Officer Jessica Jarcev’s talk at the Karlovac’s Library [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1020589.jpg "Karlovac Youth Enjoy Alaska")
![Tru Notoma, IT specialist at the Embassy, talked to students about famous African Americans [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1020330.jpg "Embassy Celebrates Black History Month in Slavonski Brod")
![Deputy Chief of Mission Margaret Nardi met with a group of journalism students who will travel to the U.S. [State Dept]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/DSC_5568.jpg "Journalism Students Travel to United States")
![American Corner Zagreb in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy hosted a presentation about 3D printing [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1020299.jpg "Presenting New Technology")
![Eric Williams, Political Counselor, delivered the first in a series of lectures on U.S. Elections to a group of high school students at the American Corner Zagreb [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/P1020259.jpg "Young People Learn About U.S. Elections")
![Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes met with a group of students from the High School “A. G. Matoš” from Zabok [State Dept]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/DSC_5240.jpg "Students from Zabok Learn about the U.S.")
![The Ambassador surrounded by students [State Dept.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/233/2016/12/DSC_5137.jpg "The Ambassador Welcomes Student Visitors, First in 2016")