MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy for Educators

The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Warsaw Center of Education and Social Innovation and Training (WCIES), and Regional English Language Office in Tallinn are inviting secondary and primary school teachers of English to participate in the MOOC Camp: English for Media Literacy for Educators. This internationally focused program will welcome teachers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and …

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A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2022

31 October 2022 During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present and rededicate ourselves to honoring Tribal sovereignty, promoting Tribal self-determination, and upholding the United States’ solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. America has not always delivered on its promise of equal dignity and respect for Native Americans.  …

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Art in Embassies Announces New Temporary Exhibitions for Chief of Mission Residences

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 3, 2022 Art in Embassies (AIE) recently completed the installations of three new temporary art exhibitions at Chief of Mission residences in Canada, Poland, and Slovenia. These installations reflect the Ambassadors’ backgrounds and interests and are a vital part of U.S. diplomacy, serving as touchpoints for diplomatic engagement …

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Ambassador Mark Brzezinski’s Remarks at Art in Embassies Opening Reception

Remarks Art in Embassies Opening Reception July 12, 2022 Welcome to the house of the American people for the opening of the Art in Embassies exhibition.  We have invited you here to discuss the beautiful pieces that are on display in this home, but first, I have a surprise for you. We are joined by …

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Ambassador Mark Brzezinski’s Remarks at Art in Embassies Opening Reception

Remarks Art in Embassies Opening Reception July 12, 2022 Welcome to the house of the American people for the opening of the Art in Embassies exhibition.  We have invited you here to discuss the beautiful pieces that are on display in this home, but first, I have a surprise for you. We are joined by …

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Urbanator Days … with Peter Burman on ZOOM (March 25)!

Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on Thursday, March 25th at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with renowned Swedish jazz – and classical music — composer and keyboardist Peter Burman. Inspired on his international musical journey …

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Urbanator Days … with Irene Blackman on ZOOM (February 11)!

Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days.  For his next gig on February 11 at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with the Grammy nominee and  Gold Record-awarded vocalist Irene Blackman.  The daughter of jazz-funk pioneer and legend Don Blackman (who performed …

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Statement by President Joe Biden On Black History Month

FEBRUARY 01, 2021 This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of …

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Urbanator Days are Back … with “Ric Jaz” Hall on ZOOM (February 2)!

Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days.  For his next gig on February 2 at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with the jazz and blues guitarist  “Ric Jaz” Hall, one of Chicago’s best musicians who currently tours with Buddy Guy, America’s …

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Urbanator Days are Back … on ZOOM!

Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online Zoom version of his famous Urbanator Days.  For his next gig on January 21 at 1800, the Urbanator will host a scintillating Zoom session with Lenny White, the legendary jazz great, drummer, and music producer.  White is a four-time Grammy winner who has played with all the …

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Embassy Supports WATCH DOCS Human Rights in Film Festival (Dec 4-13)

On December 4, 2020, the 20th jubilee edition of the “WATCH DOCS Human Rights in Film” festival gets underway.  The long-running festival will showcase the best international documentary movies from recent years, with a focus on human rights and the rights of marginalized communities. The U.S. Embassy is supporting the festival to help give viewers a …

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Join the Online VR Performance of The Dybbuk and Learn about Its Legacy!

The world premiere of S. Anski’s Yiddish play, The Dybbuk, took place in Warsaw’s Elizeum theatre on December 9, 1920 – exactly a century ago. Though initially inauspicious, the play became a popular success in Poland and across the globe, so much so that today it is considered one of the most renowned Jewish plays in contemporary …

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Embassy Supports International Conference on Holocaust Education

On November 26, 2020, over a thousand Polish educators attended the online international conference “Emotions and History:  How to Talk about Difficult Topics at School.”  The conference was organized by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw as part of its continuing efforts to support education about the Holocaust.  Experts from …

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Embassy Virtually Celebrates Thanksgiving with FLEX Alumni

On November 27, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings spoke during the Thanksgiving with FLEXers webinar, organized by an amazing group of young alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program.  The purpose of the virtual gathering was to talk about Thanksgiving traditions, the importance of this day in American culture, and the culinary delights …

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“Polish Americans / American Poles” Exhibition in Krakow

Celebrated in the United States since 1981, Polish American Heritage Month honors the vital contributions people of Polish descent have made to the U.S. in the arts, sciences and culture.  The U.S. Mission Poland celebrated Polish-American Heritage Month this October with several unique projects and initiatives.  In partnership with the Institute for Culture Villa Decius, the U.S. …

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Freedom Riders with Filmmaker Stanley Nelson

America in 1961: in their fight against racial segregation, more than 400 black and white Americans boarded buses and trains traveling together through the Deep South. They risked violence, imprisonment and even their lives, just for traveling together. They were the Freedom Riders, volunteers from 40 states, mostly students, who received training in nonviolence tactics …

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Embassy Participates in Capture and Focus Conference Celebrating World Mental Health Day

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the U.S. Embassy-supported American Corner in Radom hosted the online conference Capture and Focus that addressed staying optimistic and confident in difficult times.  Conceived of by Julia Mazurek, a Polish high school student and alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, the conference …

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Letter from Warsaw Nominated for Prestigious National Music Award

In recognition of its evocative, artistic, and powerful message, the pioneering Letter from Warsaw musical on the Holocaust and Polish-Jewish relations was nominated for Poland’s prestigious Koryfeusz Muzyki Polskiej 2020 award for “Event of the Year.” Since 2011, the leaders of Poland’s music community have annually conferred Koryfeusz Muzyki Polskiej honors on the most outstanding …

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October is Broadway Month Here at Embassy Warsaw

Broadway isn’t just a street in New York. It’s a style. It’s an icon. And it’s a quintessential part of American culture. From traditional musicals like Oklahoma and Guys and Dolls to genre-defining shows like Rent and Hamilton, musicals have been entertaining audiences for decades. And since we can’t go to Broadway right now, we’re …

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Letter from Warsaw Musical Takes the Stage Again

Letter from Warsaw, a musical co-authored by the American musician and composer Gary Guthman, and the Polish playwright Doman Nowakowski was performed again in Warsaw on September 22 and 23 at the Palladium Theater.  It had its grand premiere in November 2019.  Officials attending the performance included James Wolfe, the U.S. Embassy’s Counselor for Public …

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Embassy Pays Homage to Polish-American Writer Józef Wittlin

On September 23, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings attended a plaque-unveiling ceremony organized by the City of Warsaw to honor the Jewish-Polish poet, essayist, and novelist Józef Wittlin.  Wittlin, who left Poland with his family right before the outbreak of World War II, and then fled France for the United States, was nominated for the 1939 Nobel Prize …

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Embassy Officers Attend Samuel Willenberg “Image of Treblinka” Exhibit Sponsored by IPN

On January 28, Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver and Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings attended the opening of the sculpture exhibit “The Image of Treblinka in The Eyes of Samuel Willenberg” organized by the Institute of National Memory (IPN) to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  The sculptures were the work of Samuel Willenberg, an inmate …

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Global Competition for the 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund is Now Open!

The Embassy of the United States in Poland is pleased to announce the opening of a competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the U.S. Department of State’s 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020).   Alumni can submit proposals requesting funding from $5,000 up to …

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Inclusive Dance Group Inspires Polish Audiences and Challenges Stereotypes

Tampa-based REVolutions Dance Company brought its artistry to four cities in Poland this week, performing and teaching classes in Krakow, Bytom, Warsaw and Radom.  Founded in 2005, REVolutions is an integrated company that brings together dancers with and without disabilities to raise awareness of the artistic contributions of people with disabilities through performance and education.  …

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Embassy Supports Premiere of “Letter from Warsaw” Musical

Letter from Warsaw, a musical co-authored by the renowned American trumpeter, jazzman and composer Gary Guthman, and the Polish playwright Doman Nowakowski premiered to a sold-out audience on November 24 at the Basen Artystyczny of the Warsaw Chamber Opera.  The musical featured original scores expertly composed and flawlessly performed by Guthman’s orchestra and the main …

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Embassy Attends State Archives’ Centennial Celebration Devoted to Ignacy Jan Paderewski

On November 18 at Warsaw’s historic Bristol Hotel, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings spoke at the opening of a three day international celebration devoted to the life and achievements of the Polish patriot, superstar pianist, and international statesman Jan Ignacy Paderewski.  The touching celebration, entitled “The King of Pianists in the World of Politics” – was …

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Embassy Supports International Conference on Polish-Jewish Heritage and Challenges of Memory and Education

On November 14 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver addressed 300 Polish teachers and educators at the opening of the international conference “Polish-Jewish Heritage of the Republic of Poland: Challenges of Memory and Education” organized by the POLIN Museum and co-sponsored by the …

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City Game “Poles and Americans – 100 Years Together” in Katowice

On October 19th, the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow in cooperation with the American Corner at Silesian University organized “City Game” in Katowice, a scavenger hunt style event.  The competitive event highlighted the strength of U.S.-Polish relations. Over 70 participants turned out on Saturday for a team building activity where players had to find hidden …

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Lauren Talese and a Novel Idea Wow Audiences in Poland with Jazz and Soul

With their grand finale in the stunning Branicki Palace in Białystok, the American jazz and soul group Laurin Talese and a Novel Idea completed their five day tour of eastern Poland on October 7.  The tour was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s  American Music Abroad  program under the auspices of the  Association of American Voices .  The magnificent artists — composed of the …

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Hacking Anti-Semitism

With support from a U.S. Embassy grant, the Israeli embassy organized a 48-hour hackathon aimed at developing apps to counter anti-Semitism and other kinds of hate speech.  Digital University and the Tikkunology Foundation implemented the project at the Polin Museum where 30 entrepreneurs, programmers and designers from Israel, Germany and Poland worked together in multi-national …

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Now Open! The Must-See DC Comics Exhibition “Dawn of the Superheroes” in Łódź

The iconic DC Comics Dawn of the Superheroes exhibition brought to Poland by the Embassy’s wonderful partner EC1 Łódź – City of Culture was officially opened on Friday, September 27 in Łódź.  Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings spoke at the opening, thanking EC1 Director Błażej Moder, Łódź Mayor Hanna Zdanowska and exhibition curator Jean Jacques …

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Promoting American Culture at the Language Love Festival

On September 28, the Public Affairs Section took part in the Language Love Festival, an event organized by the Mindset Foundation. The event brought together peoples of various nationalities and cultures and offered a wide variety of workshops on everything from flamenco to learning foreign languages.  The festival promoted multilingualism and cross-cultural communication.  Esther Bell, …

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Embassy Supports Exhibition “Poland – Homeland of Tolerance”

On September 11 at the Polish Parliament in the heart of Warsaw, Embassy representatives attended the opening of the exhibition “Poland – Homeland of Tolerance” designed by the Global Shapers Warsaw Hub and partially sponsored by the Embassy.  The exhibition addresses the diversity of Polish society, past and present, how changes in Polish society have …

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U.S. Embassy Supports the 16th Edition of Warsaw’s Jewish Culture Festival

On August 25 at the stunning Nożyk Synagogue in the heart of Warsaw, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings spoke at the official opening of Warsaw’s Jewish Culture Festival named after the Nobel-prize winning writer Isaac Bashevis Singer.  Singer was born near, and then grew up in Warsaw before he immigrated to the United States in …

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Assistant Cultural Attache Scott Whitmore Welcomes FLEX Participants Who Just Returned From One Year Long Program From the U.S.

ACAO Scott Whitmore met with a group of 43 FLEX program participants who returned from the U.S. last month. Within the program, they spent one year in an American high school while living with an American family. They shared their stories and admitted that the program was a great adventure in their lives. During the …

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Reaching the Moon: Exhibition Celebration 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing Opens in Warsaw

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, “Reaching the Moon”, an exhibition curated by the History Meeting House, will take you on a visual journey from Earth to the Moon. The photographs from NASA archives show the entire process that concluded in the landing and the exploration of the Moon. Apollo …

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Apollo 11 Premiere Screening

Ambassador Mosbacher opened the pre-premiere screening of the amazing CNN documentary film, Apollo 11, at Kino Kultura on Wednesday, July 10 before 150 guests and members of the Embassy community.  Featuring incredible never-before-seen, enhanced footage of the Apollo 11 mission, it highlighted the moon landing as both a technological achievement and a symbol of what …

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Freedom Festival 2019: Let Freedom Rock!

The Freedom Festival, celebrating 30 years of renewed democracy in Poland, 100 years of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations and the 243rd American Independence Day, overcame clouds and rain and drew more than 8,000 visitors on Saturday, July 6 in downtown Warsaw.  Those who stopped by the picnic enjoyed live music, interacted with U.S. military, played baseball …

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My America: 2019 Summer Work Travel Photo Contest

The U.S. Mission to Poland is excited to announce the 2019 edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel” photo contest.  We invite Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America.  Photographs may focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places in the United States, among other subjects.  The …

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American Football – U.S Embassy, Military and NFL Representatives Attend Polish Bowl

Representatives from the U.S. Embassy, the military and the NFL were on hand to watch the championship game for the 2019 League of American Football season in Poland between the Wroclaw Panthers and the Bialystok Lowlanders with the Panthers edging the Lowlanders in a competitive and exciting match in Wroclaw’s Olympic Stadium.  The NFL representatives …

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U.S. Embassy and Consulate Representatives Pay Respects at Re-consecration of Tarnow Cemetery

Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver and Cultural Affairs Specialist Beata Milewska attended the 29th Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow and, with Consulate Political Specialist Marek Guzik, also participated in the re-consecration of the Jewish Cemetery in Tarnow. The Tarnow cemetery is one of the largest and oldest in southern Poland – dating date to 1581. Restoration …

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Chargé d’Affaires Aliu Hosts Son of former U.S. Ambassador Anthony Drexel Biddle at Embassy

On June 20, Chargé d’Affaires Aliu hosted Anthony Drexel Biddle III, son of former U.S. Ambassador to Poland Anthony Drexel Biddle Jr., for a meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw.  Ambassador Biddle served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland from 1937-1943, fleeing Poland after the invasion of Nazi Germany in 1940 to continue representing the …

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Can’t-Miss Exhibit at History Meeting House: “Americans in Poland 1919-1947”

On June 18 in Warsaw, the History Meeting House (Dom Spotkan z Historia) opened the captivating exhibit “Americans in Poland 1919-1947” that vividly documents the contributions of an eclectic mix of unassuming Americans – officials, volunteers, and unsung heroes – who lived and served in Poland during the interwar period, World War II, and its …

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U.S. Embassy and Prawie Kino Partner in The Screening of Marilyn Monroe’s Some Like it Hot

On June 14, Warsaw University’s Prawie Kino (Almost Cinema) student film club celebrated the fifth anniversary of its popular outdoor film showing program with a Polish and international film series that debuted with the iconic romantic comedy Some Like it Hot (released by United Artists in March, 1959). Held on a lovely Warsaw evening in …

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Don’t Miss the Return of the Memphis in Poland Festival (June 21-30)!

The Memphis in Poland Festival — www.memphisinpoland.org – makes its culturally delicious and musically powerful return to Poland later this month, from June 21-30 in three different Polish cities.  Debuting in 2015 as part of an international cultural festival that honored Polish culture in Memphis, Tennessee, the current iteration of the Memphis in Poland Festival debuted …

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Leading U.S. Cybersecurity Expert Speaks at In Focus. Polish-American Speaker Series

Cybersecurity is recognized as one of the most serious challenges of the modern world.  In order to deepen knowledge of existing risks and possible solutions, on June 12 in Warsaw the U.S. Embassy, Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and American Center Warsaw organized the panel discussion Cybersecurity in the Midst of Global Challenges.  The …

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Ambassador Mosbacher Attends Poland’s “Stagecoach” Country Music Awards

On May 25 at the OKO Auditorium in Ochota, Warsaw, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher and the Embassy’s Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings were guests of honor at the 19th edition of Dyliżanse (“Stagecoach”), Poland’s Country & Western Music Awards sponsored by the Country & Folk Foundation.  This was the first time that a U.S. Ambassador participated …

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In Focus – Polish American Speaker Series Launches at American Center Warsaw

Ambassador Mosbacher gave opening remarks at the launch of our expert speaker series, In Focus, which brings together key Polish and U.S. influencers, alumni, contacts and young leaders at our American Center Warsaw to discuss topics of importance to our bilateral relationship.  Marking Women’s History Month, the topic of our kickoff event was Women’s Empowerment, …

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Embassy Attends Opening of IPN’s “It’s Deeds That Make The Man” Exhibit in Warsaw

On March 21 in Warsaw, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings attended the exhibit “It Is Deeds That Make The Man – Poles Who Helped Jews during The Holocaust in The Eastern Borderlands of The Second Polish Republic” opened by the Institute of National Memory (IPN).  IPN President Jarosław Szarek officially launched the exhibit that features photos …

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In Focus. Polish-American Speaker Series

As 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. –Polish diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw and American Center Warsaw invite you to In Focus: Polish –American Speaker Series, a monthly discussion of important topics for U.S.-Polish relations.  The aim of this initiative is to connect engaging Polish and American experts with an audience consisting of …

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State Department Launches the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2019 Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a new initiative supporting women entrepreneurs around the world. The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, will equip women …

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“100 Photos for 100 Years” Contest on Twitter and Instagram

People, history, culture, sport, cuisine… or perhaps something totally different? Show us what best captures Polish-American relations to you and take part in our “100 Photos for 100 Years” contest on Twitter and Instagram for a chance to win prizes. The Embassy of the United States of America in Warsaw and the Embassy of the …

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Ambassador Mosbacher Hosts Pre-Screening of Hollywood Blockbuster “Green Book”

On December 18 at Warsaw’s renowned Muranów Cinema, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a pre-screening of Green Book, an Oscar contending film starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen based on the courageous and adventurous tour of African-American concert pianist Dr. Donald Shirley and his Italian-American driver of Midwestern and southern America in the 1960’s.  The pre-screening …

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Krakow: Students Compete in Zoom in on America Trivia Contest

More than 80 students ‎from Krakow and surrounding areas showed off their knowledge of the United States during two recent trivia contests held on different days at the Pedagogical University in Krakow. Consulate staff and Fulbright students comprised the jury and ran the 4th annual contest. Primary School No. 1 in Bochnia beat out a dozen other junior teams on November 28th, while Senior High School No. 2 …

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The Results of My America Summer Work Travel Photo Contest 2018

  We are pleased to announce the winner and finalists of the 2018 edition of the My America photo contest for participants of the Summer Work Travel program. All photos can be seen HERE Winner – Bogusz Kluz “Have you ever been on Mars?” The other finalists include the following photos (names as given by participants) …

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Embassy Celebrates 100 Years Together with “Polish Fantasy” at Ateneum Theater in Warsaw

As part of the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebrations of 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) marking Poland’s rebirth 100 years ago and American support, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green attended the English language premiere of the play “Polish Fantasy” at the historic Ateneum Theater in downtown Warsaw on December 1.  Created especially by the …

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Hoover, Paderewski, Opole – “100 Years Together” Concert

In a celebration of the memory of President Herbert Hoover and his friendship with Ignacy Paderewski, American pianist, Neal Larrabee, performed at the Opole Philharmonic at an event organized by the U.S. Consulate in Krakow and the Alumni Association in partnership with the Opole province on December 1. The concert was part of the U.S. …

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American Performers Star at International Dance Theaters Festival in Lublin

As part of the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebrations of 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) honoring Poland’s rebirth and American support 100 years ago, the Embassy supported the International Dance Theaters Festival in Lublin which brought American ballet dancers and directors to Poland from November 16-25.  Held at Lublin’s spectacular Cultural Meetings Center, the international …

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Embassy Supports Paderewski Birthday Concert at National Museum in Otwock Wielki

As part of its continuing, nationwide 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) initiative to honor Poland’s rebirth in 1918 and American support, the Embassy is sponsoring the Paderewski Birthday Concert to be held at 3:00 pm on November 18 at the Muzeum Wnętrz in Otwock Wielki.  Thanks to the Otwock Wielki branch of the National Museum of Warsaw, …

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Ambassador Mosbacher Hosts Evening of Historic Jazz as Part of 100 Lat Razem Celebrations

As part of the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebrations of 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) marking Poland’s rebirth 100 years ago and American support, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a festive evening of historic jazz at her residence in Warsaw for an audience of special guests that included the Ministers of Digital Affairs and Maritime Economy, …

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Celebrate International Education Week and Take Part in Virtual College Fair on November 14

This year the 18th annual edition of International Education Week ( IEW ) takes place November 12-16.   IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide.  Initially created so that America could inspire its students to study abroad, IEW now encourages …

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Embassy Supports Oct 25-27 International Conference on the Righteous at POLIN Museum

On October 25, Ambassador Mosbacher addressed 200 Polish teachers at the opening of the international conference “How to talk about Righteous?  Representations in Culture, Meaning in Education” organized by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw and co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Poland.  In her opening remarks, Ambassador Mosbacher saluted …

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Embassy Supports Oct. 20 Women for Paderewski Concert as Part of 100 Lat Razem Initiative

As part of its ongoing, nationwide 100 Lat Razem initiative to honor Poland’s rebirth in 1918 and the support provided by the United States, the Embassy is supporting the Women for Paderewski concert to be held at 11:00 on October 20 at the Fine Arts Academy Scenography Department.  The concert will feature performances by three …

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Embassy Supports International Conference on Women’s Art in Gdańsk on October 19

The American Corner and National Museum in Gdańsk are delighted to invite you to attend the international conference Women’s Art – Photography as a Medium of Change which the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk will host on Friday, October 19.  The conference will discuss the importance of photography in feminist art in the 20th …

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URBANATOR DAYS 2018 Inspires Polish Youth in Łódź and Warsaw

The Embassy once again proudly supported the vibrant Polish-American music project URBANATOR DAYS, a unique opportunity for Poland’s artistically talented youth to unveil their musical skills on stage with top professional jazz musicians from Poland, Europe and the United States.  Thanks to URBANATOR DAYS 2018, a project led by Poland’s world-renowned jazz musician Michał Urbaniak, …

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The Big Lubuskie Trip

From October 3-5, Assistant Cultural Affairs Attache Scott Whitmore traveled through the Lubuskie Voivodeship for the U.S. Embassy’s 100 years/100 cities and towns outreach effort as part of our Sto Lat Razem campaign.  Stops included school visits to Lubniewice, Sulęcin and Różanki for presentations on U.S. and Polish cooperation over the past 100 years and …

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Embassy Supports Słupsk Philharmonic’s Centennial Celebration of American Music

On November 23 in Słupsk the Wojciech Kilar Polish Philharmonic Sinfonia Baltica will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth with a special concert of American music.  The Bernstein concert – one in a planned series of classical American music concerts – is also dedicated to the centennial of Poland’s rebirth as …

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Americans Roxy Coss and Lauren Sevian to perform at Sopot Jazz Festival

The Embassy is pleased to support the 2018 Sopot Jazz Festival, one of the oldest jazz festivals in Poland, that runs from October 4-6.  Two renowned American saxophonists, Roxy Coss and Lauren Sevian, will perform at the festival.  Musician, composer, bandleader, educator and activist Roxy Coss has performed extensively around the world, including headlining at …

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Ambassador Mosbacher Visits the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York

On September 26 Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher visited the headquarters of the New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation, one of the oldest organizations of the Polish diaspora in the United States.  Invited by the Kosciuszko Foundation’s leadership – President Marek Skulimowski, Chairman of the Board Alex Storozynski and Vice-Chairman of the Board Andrzej Rojek – Ambassador Mosbacher learned …

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U.S. Ambassadors to Poland: From Hugh Gibson to Georgette Mosbacher – 100 Years and Beyond

Ambassador Mosbacher gave remarks on U.S.-Polish relations before 60 guests and media at residence on September 14 entitled “U.S. Ambassadors to Poland: From Hugh Gibson to Georgette Mosbacher – 100 Years and Beyond.” In her remarks, the Ambassador outlined her policy priorities, including greater economic cooperation and increased trade; energy diversification and security; and strengthening …

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The Urbanator is Back in Town!

The Embassy is pleased to once again support the Polish – American music project URBANATOR DAYS, a unique opportunity for musical youth to unveil their talent on stage with top professional jazz musicians from Poland, Europe and the United States. The project will include music workshops on Thursday, September 27 and a concert by Michal …

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Poland and the United States Celebrate Another Return of Looted Art to Its Rightful Home in Poland

On September 14 at the National Museum in Warsaw, the U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, and Homeland Security Investigations celebrated the return to Poland of the 1628 painting “Portrait of a Lady.”  The painting was stolen by the Nazis from the National Museum in Warsaw during World War II and ended …

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Ambassador Mosbacher Visits Uprising Museum, Old Town, and Dom Spotkań z Historią

On September 7, a day after Georgette Mosbacher was credentialed by Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, the United States’ new – and 28th – Ambassador to the Republic of Poland familiarized herself more with Poland’s history and culture during a visit to the Warsaw Rising Museum, Castle Square, and Dom Spotkań z Historią.  In between these …

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Cultural Attaché Supports Embassy and Fulbright Mentorship Program for High School Students

On August 31, 2018 Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings met with the mentees of the EducationUSA Advisory Program. The students came to Warsaw from all over Poland for a training related to preparing their successful application to universities and colleges in the United States. The high school mentorship program was prepared by the U.S. Embassy in cooperation …

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U.S. Embassy Supports Singer Festival Opening at Royal Łazienki Park and Nożyk Synagogue

On August 26th the 15th edition of the Warsaw Jewish Culture Festival named after Polish-American Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer kicked off with two fabulous musicial performances.  On the stage of the Theater on the Water in Royal Łazienki Park, superstar Israeli-American songwriter and guitarist David Broza gave a solo performance (and then played with …

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Holocaust Teacher Training for Teachers

The U.S. Embassy invites teachers and educators to apply for participation in the Holocaust Teacher Training program which takes place annually in June and July. For more than a decade, the U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) in New York, has helped organize summer teacher-training programs in the …

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American – Israeli Star Composer to Open Isaac Bashevis Singer Festival in Warsaw

To mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Singer Festival, the famous Israeli – American guitarist David Broza will appear for the first time in Poland for a solo concert at the On the Water Theater at the Royal Lazienki Park. A multi-platinum artist, who performs in Hebrew, Spanish, English, and Arabic, Broza is well known for his …

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U.S. Embassy has Launched the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Mentoring Program

U.S. Embassy has launched the pilot edition of the FLEX Mentoring Program. It is a year-long mentoring program aimed at connecting FLEX program alumni with senior alumni of other U.S. Government sponsored exchange programs for a unique professional development opportunity. It is funded by U.S. Embassy Warsaw and carried out with a partnering organization – …

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My America: 2018 Summer Work Travel Photo Contest

The U.S. Mission to Poland is excited to announce the 2018 edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel” photo contest.  We invite Polish Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America.  Photographs may focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places in the United States, among other subjects.  …

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Deputy Cultural Attache Scott Whitmore Meets with Young Leaders of Social Projects

Scott Whitmore, deputy cultural attache, met with young leaders of social projects who took part in the Equal Opportunities Program of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation. Scott Whitmore talked to them, among others, about the US educational system and learning opportunities in the United States. The program in which young people participated was a week-long training …

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Mentors

Marta Berecka, curator, completed her post-graduate studies Totalitarianism – Nazism – Holocaust and Culture Management in the Institute of Culture at the Jagiellonian University. She is a certified teacher, and since 2007 employee of Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Initially, she was in the Program Section team. From 2013-2017 she was the head of Educational Projects of …

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Mentees

Dawid Baluch was born in Silesia, close to coal mines and to mountains. His mother is a teacher and his father is a coal miner. Dawid enjoys doing a lot of sports such as running, cycling, cross fit, and volleyball which he achieved 3rd place in a Volleyball Championship. He is willing to take part …

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American Center Warsaw and the U.S. Embassy Celebrate July 4th in Warsaw!

On July 7, a perfect summer Saturday, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw, American Center Warsaw and Dom Spotkan z Historia (History Meeting House, DSH) jointly organized a public event in downtown Warsaw, celebrating both July 4th and the centennial of Poland regaining its independence.  The picnic took place in the historic center of Warsaw and attracted over 8,000 …

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American Duo Performs Finale at Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture in Białystok

On June 19 in Białystok, the American duo Elizabeth Schwartz and Peter Stan from New York performed the grand finale at the closing gala of the 11th edition of the Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture.  The Zachor Festival, which took place this year from June 16-19, celebrates the rich Jewish cultural heritage in northeastern Poland.  It was …

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U.S. Musicians to Perform at 11th Annual Zachor Jewish Culture Festival in Białystok

The 11th edition of Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture will take place in Białystok, Poland from June 16-19.  This year’s festival, “Zachor – Color and Sound,” will present three performers from the United States.  On Monday, June 18, the vocalist and guitar player Gerard Edery ( https://www.gerardedery.com ) will perform a concert of Sephardic songs with …

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Embassy Honors History of Polish-U.S. Relations at Łazarski Univeristy

On May 15, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings visited  Łazarski University in Warsaw where he met with second and third year international relations and law students as part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing “100 Years Together: People, History, Future” initiative.  Highlighting that the connections between America and Poland date back to America’s founding and the contributions …

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Award-Winning American Artist and Polish Colleagues to Present Arts Incubator Exhibition at Copernicus Science Center on May 11

On May 11 at 8:30 pm at the internationally-acclaimed Copernicus Science Center in Warsaw, award-winning American artist Amy Karle and 20 prominent Polish artists will open their long-awaited exhibit Layers of Life. The project hosted by the Copernicus Science Center and directed by Karle, will present a collection of Bioart and STEM projects created with new …

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Embassy Supports American Day at “Various Varsovians” Festival in Warsaw

On April 26, the local organization Dom Kultury Śródmieście featured an “American Day” as part of a series of meetings held during the “Various Varsovians” Festival in Warsaw that is designed to highlight the international diversity of Warsaw.  The Festival highlighted various communities of foreigners who have settled in Warsaw and showed how they work …

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American Artist and Copernicus Science Center Launch First Arts Incubator Program in Poland

On April 26, the award-winning American artist Amy Karle officially launched the first ever Arts Incubator program in Poland.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and hosted by the internationally acclaimed Copernicus Science Center, the Arts Incubator program is an international cultural exchange initiative that sends distinguished American artists abroad to partner with local …

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U.S. Air Force Europe Band Wraps Up 9 Day Tour of Poland with Grand Finale in Szczecin Philharmonic Hall

On April 26 the U.S. Air Force Europe Band The Jazz Ambassadors completed their nine day tour of Poland with a grand finale concert at the spectacular  Szczecin Philharmonic Hall . The Jazz Ambassadors performed yet another fantastic mix of Glen Miller hits and contemporary jazz compositions to the enthusiastic reception of nearly a full house of 1,000 people!  The highlight …

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Archives

U.S. Marines at the Opening of “Kameralne Lato” Festival in Radom (July 2018) U.S. Marines at the American Sports Picnic in Lublin (May 2018) New Baseball Sports Complex Opened in Wroclaw (April 2018) Baseball in December!- PAS Warsaw Supports Baseball in Schools Program (December 2017) Grand Opening of the First American Football Stadium in Poland, in Zielona Góra (October 2017) American Sports Weekend in Warsaw #USsportsWarsaw (August 2017) U.S. Marines at the American Sports Picnic in Lublin – a way of celebrating 100 Years Together (May, 2018) New Baseball Sports Complex Opened in Wroclaw (April, 2018) Baseball in December!- PAS Warsaw Supports Baseball in Schools Program (December, 2017) Grand Opening of the First American Football Stadium in Poland, in Zielona Góra (October, 2017) American Sports Weekend in Warsaw #USsportsWarsaw (August, 2017) U.S. Embassy Supports Marcin Gortat Camps (July, 2017) American Soldiers Played an American Flag Football Game with the PLAF Dragons Zielona Góra (November 2016) U.S. Embassy Promotes Baseball in Miejska Gorka (July, 2016) Ambassador Jones Gives Shout-out to U.S. Embassy Support for Marcin Gortat Camps (June, 2016)

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US Air Force in Europe Band Continues National Tour of Poland with Visit to Grudziądz

On April 24 the Jazz Ambassadors from the visiting U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE) Band visited Grudziądz where they delighted 200 hundred spectators with Big Band and jazz classics before holding a spontaneous jam session with local residents after the show.  The 14 male and female musicians played a range of jazz classics from American greats like …

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USAFE Band Enchants Audiences at Warsaw’s Łazienki Park and Local School for Visually Impaired

On April 21 at the exquisite Royal Łazienki Theater in Warsaw’s Łazienki Park, the Jazz Ambassadors from the visiting U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE) Band delighted 200 spectators with American music classics.  The 14 male and female musicians played and sang Big Band music, Glen Miller originals, Ella Fitzgerald masterpieces and contemporary jazz composed by …

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New Baseball Sports Complex Opened in Wroclaw

On Saturday, April 21, Wroclaw opened their new baseball/softball sports complex which is the home of the local Polish Baseball and Softball League team, the Wroclaw Barons. The opening ceremony took place at the Wrocławska Arena Sportu on ul. Niepodległości 6. During the event the visitors were able to play baseball and softball and watch …

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Ambassador Jones Talks to Polish Students from Action Diplomacy Group

On April 16, Ambassador Jones met with 20 students from Action Diplomacy, a university student club organized by the Foreign Affairs Club at the Warsaw School of Economics, to discuss the role of the Embassy, the U.S. and Polish bilateral relationship and to answer questions from the students on a variety of topics including current …

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Jazz Ambassadors from U.S. Air Force Europe Band to Tour Poland April 17-26

From April 17-26, a jazz ensemble from the United States Air Force Europe Band will tour Poland in support of the U.S. Mission to Poland’s 100 Years Together campaign that celebrates the people-to-people ties that have united Poland and the United States over the last century. In cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General in Kraków, …

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International Roma Day

Press Statement John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Washington, DC April 6, 2018 On behalf of the United States, I wish all Roma everywhere a happy International Roma Day. On April 8, we celebrate the Romani people, their rich cultural heritage, and worldwide societal contributions. We are proud to recognize the over one million Americans …

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Embassy Celebrates Women’s History Month with Warsaw University Student Association

On March 27 CAO Dan Hastings spoke at this year’s inaugural event of the Prawie Kino, a project run by the Independent Students’ Association of the University of Warsaw.  To celebrate Women’s History Month the Embassy partnered with Prawie Kino to sponsor a special screening of the iconic Color Purple by Steven Spielberg featuring Oprah …

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Embassy Proudly Sponsors the 22nd Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival

On March 20th in Warsaw at Poland’s National Philharmonic, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra gave a sterling performance honoring the lives and works of the great American composers Samuel Barber, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein during the 22nd edition of the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival.  They also honored one of Poland’s greatest composers Krzysztof Penderecki, …

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Embassy Continues Celebration of Women’s History Month with Film Screening on March 27

Prawie Kino, a project by the Independent Students’ Association, is coming back this year to the University of Warsaw Old Library (ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 24). To celebrate Women’s History Month the opening event will be Embassy – sponsored screening of the iconic Color Purple by Steven Spielberg with an introduction by a famous Polish critic, …

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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform for the First Time in Poland!

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the imminent arrival in Poland of the New York-based Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to participate in the 22nd edition of the Ludwig Van Beethoven Easter Festival.  Held in cities throughout Poland from March 16-30, this year’s dynamic Beethoven Easter Festival will commemorate the anniversaries of two great American composers:  …

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March 11 at the National Museum: Don’t Miss Ignacy Jan Paderewski Jazz Concert!

  You don’t want to miss this! As part of its ongoing Sto Lat Razem campaign to commemorate Poland’s rebirth and U.S. support a century ago, the U.S. Embassy and the American Center Warsaw, in cooperation with the National Museum, invite you to a special event featuring works of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in jazz arrangements.  …

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US Embassy Hosts Finalists of the U.S. Knowledge Competition “I Know America 2018”

On March 2, Deputy Chief of Mission John Law hosted 28 high school finalists of the “I Know America” competition at his residence in recognition of their hard work and dedication to learning more about American culture and history.  He noted that this year the U.S. Embassy is celebrating the U.S. role in Poland regaining …

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U.S. Embassy Sponsors POLIN Museum’s Inaugural Music Festival

The U.S. Embassy proudly joined the Embassies of Israel, Belgium and Argentina in sponsoring the inaugural music festival held by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews.  Held at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw from February 16-18, 2018, the “Roots’n’Fruits” music festival explored the roots of contemporary Jewish, Israeli and Polish music and …

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U.S. Embassy Officer Shares West Virginia and Scouting Experiences with Polish Scout Leaders

Next July, 500 Polish scouts from the Zwiazek Harcerstwa Polskiego (Polish Scouting Association) will travel to participate in the International Scouting Jamboree in West Virginia.  The U.S. Embassy is partnering with the association by providing information sessions to the group ahead of their trip.  Alison Behling, a West Virginia native and scout,  led a discussion …

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Embassy supports jazz partnership between Poland and United States

In late December the Embassy supported the deepening relationship between Warsaw’s well known Bednarska Jazz College and the Berklee School of Music in Boston. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the founding of one of Poland’s leading jazz education institution — the Bednarska Jazz Study Center — the Embassy provided support of a jazz exchange …

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United States Returns Stolen Piece of Art to Poland

On November 29 at Poland’s Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Ambassador Jones and personnel from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Crime Team returned to Poland a stolen painting from the United States.  Painted in the late 19th century by the Polish artist Robert Sliwiński (1840-1902), the “Street with Castle Ruins” was located in …

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Embassy and Łódź Honor the Life of African-American Shakespearean Actor Ira Aldridge

In early November, the US Embassy joined celebrations organized by the University of Łódż to honor the life and accomplishments of the African-American Shakespearean Actor Ira Aldridge who died while performing in Łódż 150 years ago.  Born in New York City, Aldridge was an American and later British stage actor and playwright who achieved acclaim …

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U.S. Embassy Sponsors Film Director David Lynch Art Exhibition in Torun

As part of its longstanding support for Poland’s acclaimed Camerimage Festival that celebrates the art of cinematography, the U.S. Embassy proudly contributed again, this time to bringing to Torun, Poland a personal art exhibition of the famous American film director and global cultural icon David Lynch.  The director of acclaimed films and TV productions such …

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September-October Issue of Zoom in on America

The September-October 2017 issue of Zoom in on America is about the famous expedition of Lewis and Clark at the beginning of the 19th century. If traveling West in today’s America – where every hill, mountain, creek and valley has been measured, photographed and inspected by scientists – can arouse admiration, let us imagine what it …

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US Embassy and American Center Warsaw Co-Sponsor “From Poland with Love” Exhibition

Photo: Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver attends the opening of the “From Poland with Love” exhibition. On October 18 the US Embassy’s Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver attended the opening of the “From Poland with Love” exhibition curated by the Dom Spotkań z Historią in Warsaw.  The event, which included a screening of the short …

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A Grand Opening of the First American Football Stadium in Poland, in Zielona Góra

As part of our sports diplomacy efforts, the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section participated in the opening of the first football field in Poland in Zielona Gora on October 21.  Also participating in the opening day events were 50 soldiers from the 497th Combat Service Support Battalion located in Powidz.  The U.S. army soldiers first …

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Opening of “Tadeusz Kosciuszko – A Man of Vision” Exhibition

On the evening of September 18 in the heart of Warsaw Ambassador Jones helped officially open the innovative outdoor exhibition Tadeusz Kosciuszko – A Man of Vision.  Designed by the Museum of Polish History  and proudly supported by the US Embassy, the exhibition will be open to the public 24 hours through the end of September at the Krakowskie …

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May-June Zoom in on America

American photographer Gordon Parks (1912-2006) began his career in Farm Security Administration, and then worked for „Vogue” and „Life” magazines. Apart from photography, he was a film director, and a writer. His artistic motto was: “I Use My Camera as a Weapon”. This issue of Zoom in on America is about his life and the …

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My America: 2017 Summer Work Travel Photo Contest

The U.S. Mission to Poland is excited to announce the 2017 edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel” photo contest.  We invite Polish Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America.  Photographs may focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places in the United States, among other subjects. …

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U.S. Embassy Donated English Language Books to School in Redzikowo

On June 14, 2017 the U.S. Embassy Warsaw donated to the Zespół Szkół in Redzikowo about 500 English language books for young readers on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense.  U.S. servicemen from the nearby military base in Redzikowo joined the Embassy’s Counselor of Public Affairs, Christopher Midura, in a ceremony at the school …

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Independent Students’ Association to Host 3rd Annual Film Festival from June 15-17

From June 15-17, Prawie Kino, a project by the Independent Students’ Association, is sponsoring a three-day film festival in the Small Courtyard at the University of Warsaw (ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 24). The event begins daily at 21:00. The film festival will showcase masterpieces of world cinema, along with contemporary titles. The three days of the …

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Students Honored for Winning the “Connecting People to Nature” Poster Competition

On Monday June 5th U.S. Embassy Warsaw hosted an award ceremony for students and their parents from four different Polish schools honoring the students for their winning poster designs for the “Connecting People to Nature” poster competition.  The students created posters reflecting the importance of protecting nature and caring about our planet. The goal of …

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Coming to Trojmiasto: Memphis in Poland Festival Celebrating American Culture and Civil Rights

The Memphis in Poland Festival is the second part of an international cultural festival which honored Polish culture in Tennessee in 2015 and will now honor American Culture and Civil Rights in Trojmiasto June 12-18. The festival will feature a concert on June 17 at Opera Lesna which will include Polish and American blues and …

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Manhattan Transfer Pianist Headlines 10th Jewish Culture Festival in Bialystok

New York-based pianist, arranger, composer, and producer Yaron Gershovsky is coming back to perform at the 2017 Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture in Białystok.  Co-organized by the local Citizen Education Center, the event  celebrates rich Jewish cultural heritage of the region. The Embassy is a proud sponsor of the gala A graduate of Berklee College …

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“American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times” – New Photo Exhibition

Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts, 1957. (Photo Philippe Halsman/Magnum Photos) A new exhibition commemorating President John F. Kennedy’s life and work will be on view at the History Meeting House from May 20 through June 18. “American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times” is one of the most exhaustively researched collections of Kennedy …

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The United States Air Force Europe (USAFE) Band tours Poland April 17 – 25

In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General Kraków, the United States Air Force Europe band group will appear in Zakopane at a National Parks Conference, at American Day in Przemyśl, and will make a media appearance for TVP Rzeszów.  The USAFE band will also perform at the Oskar Kolberg Music School …

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Sports Diplomacy: U.S. Embassy Supports Dzialdowo International Baseball Tournament

From March 9-12, eighteen teams from six countries came to Dzialdowo, Poland for the three day Dzialdowo Cup baseball tournament, now in its 18th year.   With teams from Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, and Russia and more than 250 girls and boys up to 14 years old, the baseball tournament is a testament to the …

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Recycle Trash Artist Dianna Cohen Visits Poland

American visual artist and environmental protection activist Dianna Cohen visited Poland March 20-26 for a series of meetings with art institutions and environmental activists in Kraków, Katowice, Radom and Warsaw. Ms. Cohen’s art creatively repurposes recycled plastic bags as a way to eliminate single-use plastics and to limit her plastic “footprint” on the environment. Ms. Cohen …

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U.S. Embassy Warsaw Delivers Hundreds of Books to Trabki Wielkie

In cooperation with the American Corner in Gdansk, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s Public Affairs Section donated hundreds of English language books to the middle school in the town of Trabki Wielkie in Pomorskie Voivodship south of Gdansk.  The U.S. Department of Defense provided the books which were mostly young adult literature in order to help …

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U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate Krakow Small Grants Program Competition Warsaw, Poland – The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate Krakow Small Grants competition is a two-step process with applications submitted and reviewed on a continuous, year-round basis.  The first step in applying for funding – up to $25,000 per project – is to complete this …

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Scheme for the Grant Application to the US Embassy in Warsaw

Please send to: GrantsPoland@state.gov   Application date: Grant Applicant: Name of the organization in English and in Polish. Address, phone number, e-mail address, Internet website address. Names and titles of the project author, coordinator(s), the organization’s director/president, and other people who will be engaged in the project. Please attach resumes of the director and project coordinator …

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Opening in Washington D.C.

National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in Washington D.C. on September 24. The newest addition to the Smithsonian Institution has more than 34,000 objects and 12 exhibitions, along with 183 videos, to tell the story of America through the African-American lens. The museum is nearly 37,000 square meters in size and occupies …

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Ambassador Jones to Host FLEX Program Students

On July 12, Ambassador Jones will host 30 participants of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program.  The event recognizes participants of the first Polish edition of the program, who will travel to various U.S. states this summer to begin their year-long educational and cultural experience.  At the event, FLEX exchange students will interact with U.S. …

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Ambassador Jones Gives Shout-out to U.S. Embassy Support for Marcin Gortat Camps

Ambassador Jones visited Washington Wizards star Marcin Gortat’s youth basketball camp in Piaseczno on June 22.  The Ambassador met with student athletes and their parents.  While in Krakow, Marcin Gortat and his MG 13 Foundation organized camps for young basketball players, including children in wheelchairs. The Polish Wheelchair Basketball Team joined the training, which was …

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American Group to Appear at Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture in Białystok

Four musicians from the famous 6/13 group  will make their first appearance in Poland during the closing gala of the Festival of Jewish Culture Zachor in Białystok . The group will also meet aspiring musicians prior to the concert. The 9th rendition of the festival, set to take place between June 18-21, 2016 has been jointly organized by the Center for Citizenship …

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American Photo Legends in Lodz

The Embassy is a proud sponsor of the 15th  International Festival of Photography in Lodz. This year’s edition, lead again by the artistic director Alison Nordström, former curator of George Eastman House, will include works by two prominent figures of American photography: Robert Rauschenberg, one of the creators of pop-art, and David  Seymour or CHIM, …

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My America: Summer Work Travel Photo Contest 2016

A NEW EDITION OF “MY AMERICA” PHOTO CONTEST U.S. Embassy Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General Krakow are pleased to announce a new edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel Photo Contest.” We invite Summer Work Travel participants from Poland to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America. Photographs may focus on the natural …

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Earth Day Celebrated With “Green” Debates

How are American cities strategically planning environmentally friendly development? How do citizens’ initiatives  influence urban planning? How do green cities fight pollution?  These and many other topics will be discussed by Warsaw NGO activists and academics: Krzyszytof Herman, PhD – architect, academic teacher at the Agriculture University , Warsaw; 2008/2009 alumnus of Fulbright Scholorship at …

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American Education Fair Returns to Warsaw!

American Education Fair Returns to Warsaw! The U.S. embassy cordially invites students, teachers and parents to the American Education Fair on April 20 at the University of Warsaw Library. Representatives of 15 American colleges and universities will present their educational offers for gymnasium, high-school and university students. The fair is open to anyone interested in …

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Contests on Zoom in on America in Southern Poland

March and April are the months when trivia contests are held based on the material in the U.S. Consulate monthly publication Zoom in on America ( www.usinfo.pl/zoom ). This year’s contests were organized at the America@YourLibrary in Kielce, The John Paul II High School in Niepołomice, the American Corner in Wroclaw, the Jan Heweliusz High School …

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„Queen Mimi” Screening at Koszykowa Library

„Queen Mimi” Screening at Koszykowa Library In cooperation with the American Film Festival and the Public Library at Koszykowa, we are pleased to invite you to an event honoring Women’s History Month. On Wednesday, March 23rd, we will be screening an award winning documentary  by Yaniv Rokah, “Queen Mimi” (USA, 2015, 75 min with Polish …

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Summer Work Travel Photo Exhibit Opens in Krakow

Consul General Walter Braunohler and Krakow Pedagogical University Deputy Rector Kazimierz Karolczak opened an impressive photographic exhibit showcasing the 25 finalist photos of the 2015 Summer Work Travel Photo (SWT) Contest, which U.S. Consulate Krakow and U.S. Embassy Warsaw jointly organized in fall 2015.  The opening gathered over 200 university students and faculty.  The aim of …

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Deputy Press Attaché Stephen Dreikorn Discussed U.S. Elections with Students in Lodz, Gorzow Wielkopolski, and Bydgoszcz

U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s Deputy Press Attaché Stephen Dreikorn travelled to Lodz, Gorzow Wielkpolski, and Bydgoszcz this month where he gave presentations to high school students about how the United States elects its President. The American Corner in Lodz, and two america@your library host institutions, the Wojewodzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna in Bydgoszcz and the Wojewodzka …

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