On August 25, Acting U.S. Consul General in Ciudad Juarez Eric Cohan traveled to the city of Chihuahua to attend the closing and award ceremony for the “Leadership, Gender Equity and Teamwork through Baseball” program. Lasting eight months in duration, funded by a Department of State grant, and implemented by the NGO Mukira with the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 27 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ciudad Juarez, Consul General, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Success Stories
| Tags: Baseball
Jorge Gutiérrez and Sandra Equihua, husband-and-wife team and director and animator of the film “Book of Life” met with local students, academics, artists, and the creative community to talk about their experiences in the world of animation and in Hollywood. The visit of both artists is part of the ongoing contest run by the Consulate, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Consulates, Human Rights, Public Affairs, Success Stories, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
The graduation ceremony of the English Access Microscholarship Program took place in the city of Chihuahua in the presence of representatives of the U.S. Consulate General, the Chihuahua Autonomous University (UACH), the Benjamin Franklin Corner, parents, and other guests. Through this program, outstanding young people from Chihuahua between the ages of 13 and 15 took ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 5 December, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces, Ciudad Juarez, Consul General, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Success Stories
| Tags: English Access Microscholarship Program
October 2016 — The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey congratulates Joseph A. Stanzione, elementary principal of the American School Foundation of Monterrey, for being awarded the 2016 Class of National Distinguished Principals. This award honors outstanding elementary and middle-level administrators for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and climate for the students, families, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Education, Monterrey, Success Stories
Ambassador Jacobson attended the opening ceremony of the new pedestrian crossing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, known as “PedWest”. Designed to expedite pedestrian crossings between Tijuana and San Diego, the new bridge will serve approximately 70% of the 20,000 persons that walk across the border daily and will enhance border security and continued ...
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By noriegajm | 15 July, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Press Releases, Success Stories, Tijuana, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Mexico
| Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Dr. Olivia Graeve, Professor of Mechanics and Materials at the University of California, San Diego visited Tijuana to share experiences and advice with engineering students at the State University of Baja California, Valle Las Palmas Campus and at Technological University of Tijuana. The lectures highlighted the importance of STEM Education. Dr. Graeve shared her work ...
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By noriegajm | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, Tijuana
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2015 – Today during a ceremony at the White House, National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli honored Nora Gallegos as an “Advocate for Action.” Every year, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recognizes leaders who are making a difference in their communities through advocacy or direct services. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
Ciudad Juarez, Merida Initiative, News, Press Releases, Success Stories
