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Cuban Art Auction for Cancer Kids Raises Over $20,000
CUBAN CHILDREN EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS ON NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, PRESIDENT OBAMA
Graduation Ceremony Marks Completion of Journalism Course USINT Hosts Third Annual Warden Conference
USINT Marine Guard Awarded University Scholarship for Outstanding Essay Spirit of Thanksgiving comes to USINT, One Week Early
Works offered at auction included paintings by notable Cuban artists as well as paintings by children with cancer.
USINT hosted a contest for Cuban children inviting them to share their thoughts on peace, President Barack Obama, and the Nobel Peace Prize, resulting in a charming collection of images and messages.
On Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 19 aspiring journalists celebrated their completion of an introductory journalism course with a simple graduation ceremony held at the US Interests Section, Havana. The complimentary course is offered thrice yearly and provides a basic introduction to the key principals of journalism.
On Friday, November 20, 2009, the US Interests Section in Havana hosted its Annual Warden Conference. During the event, American Citizen Wardens resident in Cuba were provided with updated information on American Citizen Services and their responsibilities as Wardens
One of the Marines currently attached to the U.S. Interests Section, Sergeant Michael Kuy, has won a $1500 university scholarship under the VA Mortgage Center.com Military Education Scholarship Program. Sergeant Kuy won the scholarship following the submission of an essay describing how his military experiences have prepared him for his career.
On November 19, 2009, the entire U.S. Interests Section sat down to a special Thanksgiving lunch prepared for all USINT staff by Americans serving at the mission. For many of those present this was the first time to share in the spirit, and fare, of this most esteemed of American traditions.
USINT HOSTS IFTAR DINNER IN CELEBRATION OF EID-UL-FITR
Continuing a tradition established by the White House in 1996, USINT Chief of Mission Jonathan Farrar and Mrs. Terry Farrar hosted a dinner for foreign missions and religious organizations to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
U.S. INTERESTS SECTION COMMEMORATES 9/11 ANNIVERSARY WITH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
On Friday, September 11th, 2009, the U.S. Interests Section (USINT) held a ceremony to honor victims of the 9/11 tragedy.
Hollywood Stars attended a reception held at the residence of USINT Chief of Mission
On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 1, USINT Chief of Mission Jonathan Farrar held a reception for some Hollywood film and entertainment stars at his residence.
"All That Jazz" jam session at the Public Affairs Officer residence
On Thursday, July 16, a select group of Cuban musicians, actors, playwrights, painters and cultural critics joined USINT officers and third-country diplomats for an "All That Jazz" jam session at the Public Affairs Officer residence
USINT Havana held the third edition of "Open Mike Night"
On Saturday, June 27, USINT Havana held the third edition of "Open Mike Night" - a cultural event conceived to provide freedom of expression to Cuban musicians and artists in a non-political atmosphere.
The U.S. Interests Section in Havana celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month
On April 24, the U.S. Interests Section in Havana celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month with a concert and jam session that involved a number of world-famous Cuban jazz musicians.
USINT Havana Commemorates Black History Month 2009
USINT Havana commemorated Black History Month on February 27 with a multi-media cultural event that drew on the participation of the mission's civil society activists, prominent Afro-Cuban contacts, personnel from other embassies, and its own officers.
USINT inaugurates Human Rights Day activities with “historic” DVC.
In celebration of Human Rights Day December 10, the U.S. Interests Section hosted a special videoconference with author, scholar, and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Mary Ann Glendon...
Cuban civil society celebrates 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
USINT Chief of Mission Jonathan Farrar hosted a reception at his residence on December 10 to mark the six decades that have passed since the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
“Open-mike Night” celebrates freedom of expression
As part of Human Rights week, USINT held an “open-mike night” December 12 at the PAO residence in which Cubans were encouraged to exercise their basic right to self-expression in ways both loud and clear...