среда, 26 ноября 2014 г.

One Small Cup of Coffee



  Women’s club “One small cup of coffee”began to work in the Window on America center. There were two meetings of the club in November. During the meetings members of the club among communicating to each other usually drink coffee. Two first meetings were devoted to the discussion of different topics, among them the creative work of Nobel Prize winners Patrick Modiano and William Faulkner, introduction of the modern painters Sally Swatland and Redondo, acquaintance with the rules of interior design of the bedroom, the art of dressing (autumn street-look), workshops on handmade décor and patchwork style “Grandmother’s flower garden”. It is planned to gather users of the library and held two meetings of the club per month.

воскресенье, 23 ноября 2014 г.

Opportunities to study in the USA

On Sunday November 23th, we conducted a presentation on different opportunities to study in the USA at the Window on America Center. During the presentation the information was given about Global UGRAD, Fulbright programs and “Opportunity” grant. Alumni Kyryl shared his academic and volunteering experience which he gained being participant of the Undergraduate Exchange Program.

четверг, 20 ноября 2014 г.

International Education Week in Sumy

In frame of the International Education Week on November 19 Nataliya Bulgakova, director,EducationUSA Adviser (Kharkiv) presented International Academic Exchange Programs funded by the US Government. During the presentation our participants students from Academy of Banking knew about Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD), Fulbright Graduate Student Exchange Program, Opportunity Funding Program. The meeting was also attended by Undergraduate Exchange Program alumni Kyryl. He shared his study and students life experience with our patrons and answered the questions.

понедельник, 17 ноября 2014 г.

Meeting with English Teachers

On November 17, Sumy Window on America Center hosted meeting with 10 English teachers from “Green Apple Language School”. The presentation on English language teaching and learning resources online were introduced to our participants by the center's coordinator. We introduced new library members to our center services and collections. Also our guests had the opportunity to learn about and work with the iPads and Kindle.
 

четверг, 6 ноября 2014 г.

Window on America center services and resources for studying English

   On November 6, 19 first year students from Sumy Pegagogical University visited Window on America center. We carried out the presentation for students about the goals and objectives of the Window on America Center and the main activities for students. We provided detailed information on books and information resources for studying English. Special attention was paid to the fund of literature of Window on America center. It was a nice event and we hope to see our students at the Center again!