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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
M A G A Z I N E
Calgary POST OF THE MONTH:
M AY 2 0 0 7
CONTENTS S TAT E M A G A Z I N E + M AY 2 0 0 7 + N U M B E R 5 1 2
Our Youngest
08 Diplomats
Students stay late to learn American history.
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22 Rewiring History
State-of-the-art renovation respects history.
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Office of the Month:
26 Publications Office
This office tells America’s story in words and pictures.
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ON THE COVER
Two Jack Lake is one of the scenic
wonders of Banff National Park.
Photograph courtesy of Travel Alberta
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A high-energy consulate covers a
high-energy region.
10 Going Green Globally 24 Friendly Field
New Sofia embassy certified as ‘green.’ Ingenuity and hard work turn a vacant lot into
a vibrant embassy park.
12 Old and New
The newest ambassador reports to the oldest 30 Good to Go
republic.
Take charge of your medical clearance.
COLUMNS
2 FROM THE UNDER SECRETARY 32 EDUCATION & TRAINING
3 READERS’ FEEDBACK 33 APPOINTMENTS
4 DIRECT FROM THE D.G. 33 RETIREMENTS
5 IN THE NEWS 34 OBITUARIES
30 MEDICAL REPORT 36 THE LAST WORD
UNDER SECRETARY HENRIETTA FORE
Promoting Leadership Development
Within the next months, the Department share credit for the accomplishments of the ly and help the boss become more effective
will be highlighting leadership. I trust that as organization and demonstrate courage in in the interest of the team and the mission.
our program unrolls, you will actively par- dealing with difficult decisions and poor Learn Constantly: We deepen our per-
ticipate and join us in improving leadership performers. sonal self-awareness in order to cultivate our
within the Department. Meeting the chal- Develop the Next Generation: We take talents and mitigate mission-critical weak-
lenges we face today—advancing seriously their responsibilities as teachers, nesses. We display humility by
transformational diplomacy, fulfilling the coaches and mentors and work to develop acknowledging our shortcomings and con-
President’s Management Agenda, training the skills necessary to play those roles effec- tinually work to improve both our skills and
and equipping the Foreign Service of the tively. We make time to get to know less our substantive knowledge.
21st century, to name a few—requires lead- experienced colleagues and provide them Practice 360-Degree Diplomacy: We con-
ership from all of us. I first want to timely praise, honest feedback and opportu- sider consular work central to core
emphasize the important role of training. nities to cultivate their talents. objectives of the Mission and the Depart-
More than 8,000 of you have benefited from Delegate Authority—but Not Responsi- ment and establish constructive working
the mandatory senior and mid-level leader- bility: We give employees ownership over relationships with all mission elements to
ship courses, but I urge all of you—whether their work, issue clear and concise instruc- further those objectives. We engage in public
or not you have done these courses—to take tions and provide coaching and further diplomacy to advance organizational goals.
advantage of the broad range of offerings clarification if needed. We stand behind our These Leadership Tenets, which are
from the Foreign Service Institute’s School people and take responsibility when mis- posted along with a large collection of
of Leadership and Management both online takes are made or calculated risks don’t related stories and case studies at
and at FSI’s campus. work out. http://intranet.ca.state.gov/beta/offices/ca/
I would like to tell you about what one Communicate: We help others under- leadership/tenets/tenets_4566.html, are not
bureau in the M family—the Bureau of stand the mission—and their role in simply a set of static principles buried on an
Consular Affairs—is doing to cultivate a accomplishing it. We listen actively to each Internet site or in frames on an office wall.
culture of leadership and results-oriented other’s concerns and encourage innovation They truly are becoming management prin-
professional development. It is an excellent in consular work by listening intently for ciples used in the everyday operation of
example of what each organization in the suggestions. consular sections. They are incorporated
Department can do.
The 10 Consular Leadership Tenets,
which were unveiled one year ago, are the
“The 10 Consular Leadership Tenets are designed
result of a truly collaborative effort, with
thoughtful comments from hundreds of
to grow current and future leaders and express
consular officers and FSNs from 87 posts
and a three-month review by a Leadership
a holistic view of leadership development.”
Development Committee. They apply to Build Great Teams: We recruit high- into consular training for officers and FSNs.
everyone, regardless of rank or position. caliber candidates for job vacancies, train Section chiefs are expected to set up regular-
They are designed to grow current and them right from the start, build trust and ly scheduled training days, preferably
future leaders and express a holistic view of foster a sense of pride and mutual support monthly, for skills development and to
leadership development. The Tenets are: in the team. We serve the team by eliminat- organize special annual events promoting
Inspire: We develop and communicate a ing obstacles, resolving conflicts, obtaining consular leadership.
vision for how our work unit can most appropriate resources and celebrating I encourage each of you in key manage-
effectively contribute to the Department’s success. ment positions—whether assistant secretary,
mission. In pursuing that vision we relent- Lead by Example: We set the example for ambassador, deputy chief of mission, office
lessly challenge employees to strive for work ethic and demonstrate the willingness director or branch chief—to think about
excellence and engage them in the effort to and knowledge of consular work to do any what you can do to promote leadership
achieve goals and improve all aspects of the job to help the team. We run interference to development. The Leadership Tenets and a
operation. prevent abuse and undue pressure. related program may be a model for you or
Model Integrity: We hold ourselves to the Follow Courageously: We take ownership give you some new ideas about what you can
highest standards of integrity and profes- of our work and hold ourselves accountable do in your organization. Good leadership
sional conduct and do what is best for the for improving performance and making our and management are important parts of
organization and mission. We generously organization stronger. We dissent respectful- everyone’s job in the Department of State. n
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READERS’ FEEDBACK
Tale of Two Medallions
I was particularly interested to read the article “Hoover the
Hero” in the March issue.
My father, Dr. Albert Navez, was in the first group of
Belgian CRB (Commission for Relief in Belgium) fellows to
come to the United States on CRB funds left over after World
War I. He went to Harvard as a postdoctoral lecturer in plant
physiology. The funds were sufficient for my mother to
accompany him and I was later born in Cambridge.
The CRB fellows were all given a medallion showing on one
side America offering a sheaf of wheat to a man, woman and
child, with a freighter in the background above the date 1914.
On the other side are profiles of Belgian King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth.
Apparently, I was the first child born in the United States as
a result of the CRB exchange of academics between Belgium
and the U.S. When President Hoover heard of this event, he
had a small version of the medallion struck and sent to my
parents for me. I treasure both their medallion and mine.
As a final footnote, my parents both died in the U.S. in the
1970s and I retired from the Foreign Service in 1985.
Andre J. Navez Let Us Hear from You
Hopkinton, Mass.
Mailing Address
Refugees and Holidays I understand the writer’s sentiment. State Magazine
I found the letter from Jeff Gorsky in However, what’s wonderful about “Happy 2401 E Street, NW
your February issue about the Jewish Holidays” is that it is an inclusive term— HR/ER/SMG, SA-1, Room H-236
refugees from Recife, while “Merry Christmas” Washington, DC 20522-0108
Brazil, in the 1600s excludes. Since the United
making their way to States always has been—
safety in New Amster- and still is— inhabited by E-mail
dam immensely people of many different statemagazine@state.gov
interesting and moving. faiths, “Happy Holidays”
They found a refuge recognizes everyone’s
and contributed a great special celebration. That
Phone
deal to that city, which doesn’t preclude us
(202) 663-1700
later became known as from wishing our friends
New York. and colleagues “Merry
Christmas,” “Happy Letters should not exceed 250
Even more interest-
Hanukkah” or “Eid words and should include the
ing, though, was the
Mubarak” as the occasion writer’s name, address and daytime
letter immediately
adjacent—the one that warrants. In fact, that phone number. All letters become
mourned the use of inclusiveness is what the property of State Magazine.
“Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry our country is all about. Letters will be edited for length,
Christmas” because the United States was accuracy and clarity. Only signed
“founded by Christians…(and)... we Karyn Posner-Mullen letters will be considered.
believe in Jesus Christ and in Christmas.” Main State
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D.G. GEORGE STAPLES
HR Initiatives for Foreign Service Nationals
The U.S. government employs more
than 40,000 Locally Employed Staff world-
wide. Most are Foreign Service Nationals,
citizens and taxpayers in the countries in savings plan for all Locally Employed Staff
which they work. worldwide. This program would be in
FSNs are an integral part of the State addition to existing systems—Local Social
Department family. They provide essential Security Systems, post-specific supplemen-
technical and cultural experience, they tal retirement plans and defined
guide and develop our new U.S. Direct contribution plans.
Hire officers and specialists, and they Our objective is a single global plan, or
advise us all. a global network of similar regional plans.
Like all of us, FSNs are increasingly In December, our Overseas Employment
concerned about the value of their finan- Office released a request for expressions
cial resources upon retirement. Those of interest to global financial institutions,
concerns include inadequate benefits from and our goal is to award a contract by
nominally viable Local Social Security summer 2007.
Systems. In Brazzaville, for example, it We are also instituting a performance
costs more to take the bus to the social management best practice for our LE Staff.
security office than the value of the check Our new performance management policy,
received. 07 State 6404, is a full-year cycle that gives
Other concerns include insolvency employees and supervisors a more
“Foreign Service issues affecting already bankrupt systems
or political and economic instability ren-
advanced tool for outlining, understanding
and fulfilling performance expectations.
Nationals are an dering currently viable systems inadequate
before our FSNs reach retirement age. This
The process includes four new forms,
including a new employee performance
integral part of is a serious problem that is being
addressed in several ways.
report. We recognize in HR that delay of
any kind in the evaluation process is a
Fostering a culture of personal saving is delay in the employee receiving a within
the State imperative in the developing world, where grade increase. The new EPR streamlines
there is little opportunity for individual the evaluation form and will speed up the
Department investment or savings accounts. FSN evaluation process.
Defined Contribution Plans, funded by the FSNs faithfully serve our nation every
family.” U.S. government, are major steps forward day, and they deserve our attention and
in addressing retirement needs in some of support. A recent article in the IIP eJour-
the most impoverished countries. But nal, “The State Department at Work in the
DCPs now include only 28 countries in the 21st Century: Global Actions”
most dire of circumstances. Even the most (http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itps/0207/
developed countries face enormous demo- ijpe/ijpe0207.htm), shares with the world
graphic challenges that will require FSNs the important contributions made by
to save for their own futures. America’s bridge, our FSN colleagues. I
Improving the retirement prospects of hope that I have conveyed my deep appre-
our dedicated FSNs is a priority in the ciation for all they do and our willingness
Bureau of Human Resources. We are cur- in HR to address their concerns.
rently exploring a voluntary retirement I invite you to send your thoughts
and ideas to me via unclassified e-mail
to DG Direct. n
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(NEWS) The U.S. Consulate Patriots, in
white, lost the game but helped
raise more than $20,000 for a
local charity.
First and Goal
Once a year, Mexican and U.S. law enforcement officers meet This year’s game on February 16 was dedicated to the con-
on the gridiron in Monterrey, Mexico, for a full-contact football sulate’s good friend Marcelo Garza, the State of Nuevo León
game to raise money for charity. The game, organized by the U.S. director of investigations who was assassinated by narco-traffickers
Consulate in Monterrey, has become a local tradition. American in September 2006. Although the U.S. team lost, the event raised
players hail from the Department of State, Department of Home- more than $20,000 for a local children’s cancer charity and show-
land Security and the Drug Enforcement Administration and cased the cooperation that exists among officers from different
exemplify interagency cooperation at its best. agencies, cultures and countries in Monterrey.
PLUS >>> WEARING PURPLE IN MADRID + FSN WINS IT CONTEST IN ROMANIA +
VIETNAM-ERA CORDS OFFICERS PLAN REUNION + WINDOWS CUT INTERVIEW
WAIT IN SAN JOSÉ + MOM AND SON RIDE ACROSS THAILAND FOR CHARITY
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 5
Vietnam-Era
CORDS Officers
Plan May Reunion
On May 12, civilian officers from State, the
U.S. Agency for International Development,
the former U.S. Information Agency and
other agencies who served in the field in
Vietnam will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the
Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
and visit the graves of Everett Bumgardner,
John Paul Vann and William Colby, all of
whom led CORDS, the organization that
conducted civil operations in rural areas
WEARING PURPLE
of Vietnam. Members of the visa unit at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid wore purple recent-
The ceremonies are part of a CORDS ly to celebrate International Women’s Day 2007. The color purple has been
reunion—to include dinner and presenta- associated with the women’s movement since the time of the suffragettes and
tions. For details, contact Bruce Kinsey at with the cause of stopping violence against women and children. From bottom
(540) 459-8251 or brucekinsey@hotmail.com. to top: Gloria Del Campo, Maria de Trinidad, Ana Duenas, Carolina Matilla,
Elisa Salvador, Corinne Lis and Clara Davis.
FSN Wins National IT Contest in Romania
As anyone who has served in the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest can
testify, the Foreign Service National talent in the Information
Systems Center is amazing. The supervisory FSN, Zoltan “Zoli”
Csizmadi, stands out even in this distinguished crowd, with his
unparalleled networking and systems skills. He is an aerospace
engineer by training.
The Romanian edition of PC Magazine recently held a nation-
wide contest requiring entrants to design and build a secure
combined wired/wireless network providing ease of implementa-
tion at a reasonable cost to the client. The information technology
talent pool in Romania is deep, and to win such a contest is a sig-
nificant achievement.
Zoli, who is humble and quiet, never even mentioned that he
planned to enter. But people found out when it was announced
that he had won first prize by a large margin.
Zoli Csizmadi in his office.
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M A G A Z I N E S TA F F
Rob Wiley
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Bill Palmer
WRITER/EDITOR
Jennifer Leland
WRITER/EDITOR
The new consular
section has more David L. Johnston
interview windows. ART DIRECTOR
More Windows The reconfigured section features 30
percent more interview windows and a
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
more efficient layout. The waiting time for Maurice S. Parker
Cut Interview an interview has plummeted from 90 to 18 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
days. The improved customer service has
Wait in San José been reported in local print and broadcast
media.
Kelly Clements
Annette R. Cocchiaro
Ambassador Mark Langdale and con- Key players in this significant upgrade Margot A. Sullivan
tractor Vern Martinez of Martinez were Gen. Charles Williams and his Over-
International recently cut the ribbon seas Buildings Operations staff in
marking the opening of the completely Washington, along with the embassy facili- State Magazine (ISSN 1099–4165) is pub-
lished monthly, except bimonthly in July
remodeled consular section at the U.S. ties section, general services office and
and August, by the U.S. Department of
Embassy in San José, Costa Rica. regional security office in San José. State, 2201 C St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Periodicals postage paid at Washington,
D.C., and at additional mailing locations.
Embassy Mom and Son Ride CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Across Thailand for Charity Send changes of address to State Maga-
zine, 2401 E Street, N.W., SA-1, Room
H-236, Washington, D.C. 20522-0108. You
Forbes Slater, the 13-year-old son of U.S. patients with blood cancers, and The Foun- may also e-mail address changes to
Embassy in Bangkok Information Technol- dation for the Blind of Thailand. He earned statemagazine@state.gov.
ogy Manager Lizzie Slater, decided he every penny, biking in extreme heat and, at
wanted to participate in December’s Tour one point, battling food poisoning. SUBSCRIPTIONS
de Thailand Charity Bike Ride from Chiang And Mom survived the ride, too.
State Magazine is available by subscription
Mai to Phuket—2,500 kilometers through the U.S. Government Printing
long. He got an exception to the Office by telephone at (202) 512-1800 or
rule that riders be at least 18, pro- on the web at http://bookstore.gpo.gov.
vided Lizzie—a non-bike-rider
—agreed to ride with him. SUBMISSIONS
She wanted to give Forbes an
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adventure to remember for the
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rest of his life, so she bought a “Getting Your Story Told,” by e-mail at
computerized training bike and statemagazine@state.gov; download
sat for months on her balcony them from our Web site at www.state.gov;
riding 20 miles a day to get or send your request in writing to
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It was worth the effort. Forbes
Washington, DC 20522-0108.
raised not just the minimum of
$2,500 in charitable commitments The submission deadline for the July/
for the ride, but an astounding August 2007 issue is June 1. The dead-
Forbes Slater presents a check to benefit the Blind
$5,953 for two charities: The Max Foundation of Thailand. Behind him are blind riders on tan- line for the September issue is July 15.
Foundation, which supports dem bikes with sighted riders.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 7
Second and third graders prepare care
packages for U.S. troops serving in Iraq
and Afghanistan as part of their Boots
on the Ground project.
Our Youngest Diplomats
BY WENDY R. SAUNDERS
After inspection, the graduates file in for 9th grade, they have completed the first year program is to inspire good citizenship, love
the official ceremony, a fife and drum of an after-school program of American of country and an understanding of the
marking their steps along the way. Defense social studies and history and they are United States of America.
PHOTOGRAPHS: (ABOVE): ALAN T. WILLIAMSON; (OPPOSITE PAGE):
Attaché Brigadier General Ralph Jodice living in Beijing, China, where their families All courses are designed to provide infor-
sings their praises. The Marine Corps hymn are posted. This spring, 47 American chil- mation and experience and to impart
cues the USMC color guard forward to dren will graduate from this specialized knowledge of American history, geography
present the colors. program that is now in its second year in and civics. The course syllabus was prepared
Hands to hearts, the graduates recite The Beijing and is open to children of all Ameri- by experienced American teachers and is
VICTORIA CROSS AND WENDY SAUNDERS
pledge of allegiance and lead the honored can citizens. based on the Virginia Standards of Learn-
guests and family members in singing the ing. Additionally, the course aims to
national anthem. Guest speaker David S. Love and Understanding incorporate aspects of American culture
Sedney, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Responding to a void in the international that the children would experience if
Embassy in Beijing, addresses the graduates school’s curricula at post, this United States attending a school in the United States.
and notes their initiative, dedication and Studies Program was created by Foreign The children attend classes on Wednes-
patriotism. Service spouses at the U.S. Embassy in days after school—an hour for the little
Three things make this class of graduates Beijing with the help of the American ones and an hour and a half for the older
unique: they are in kindergarten through Employees Association. The goal of the children. Some of the children’s work graces
8 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7Left: A second grader creates a poster about George Washington
during a lesson about President’s Day. Top: Kindergartners and first
graders begin a lesson about the 43rd president, George W. Bush.
Bottom: Seventh and eighth graders vie for the presidency in the
“Hail to the Chief” game.
the walls of the embassy cafeteria for mission, the children are learning about the have an obligation to impart this knowledge
parents and government employees to inner workings of an embassy. to future generations.”
appreciate. Additionally, the classes include The American Employees Association in
such special activities as Flat Sam, a U.S. Outreach Connections Beijing intends to have a standardized
Post Card Project, a State Flags project, a Official visitors to China also have the United States Studies program that can be
Parent Fun Night and our Boots on the opportunity to connect with the children by adopted at any embassy or consulate in the
Ground project, which involved sending joining them in the classroom for their future. This standardized program will be a
care packages to troops on the front lines in lessons, by sharing mementos from their long-range and comprehensive program for
Iraq and Afghanistan. state or city or sending words of encourage- children, allowing consistency as they move
In total, 58 boxes of thank-you packages ment. This outreach from the American with their parents between various oversees
with accompanying letters were prepared community strengthens the children’s inter- postings.
and shipped to our brave and deserving est in what it means to be an American. As noted science fiction novelist Robert
men and women in uniform. The students “As citizens of the United States of Heinlein said, “A generation which ignores
enjoyed receiving notes back from “their” America, we should all be familiar with history has no past and no future.” The
serviceman or -woman acknowledging the American history and culture,” said U.S. future for this program’s youngest diplo-
receipt of their goodies. Ambassador to China Clark T. Randt Jr. mats is very bright, indeed. n
The program strives not only to bring “This program is helping to fill a void in the
knowledge of America to the children, but international curriculum and gives our
also to connect them to the larger American youngest citizens necessary background on The author is an eligible family member con-
community. With visiting guests such as what it means to be an American. American sular assistant at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing
U.S. Marines stationed in Beijing, the history has shaped our core national values and currently the lead teacher of the AEA
ambassador and the deputy chief of and is an integral part of our character. We U.S. Studies Program.
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PHOTOGRAPHS: (ABOVE): CORBIS; (OPPOSITE PAGE): OVERSEAS BUILDING OPERATIONS
New Sofia Embassy Certified as ‘Green’
By Gina Pinzino
10 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7that reduce water use, all of which will help
to save 136,312 gallons of water annually
compared to conventional options.
Energy is conserved and the atmosphere
benefits from many of the building’s fea-
tures. Occupancy sensors and time clocks
turn off systems when rooms are not in use
or after operating hours. A solar water heater
reduces energy consumption by two-thirds.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
systems are free of chlorofluorocarbons. The
thermal properties of exterior surface mate-
rials provide more insulation.
Thirty-two percent of the embassy’s
building materials were manufactured
within 500 miles of Sofia. Facilities are avail-
able for the separation and collection of
recyclable materials such as paper, glass,
plastics and metals. During construction,
materials such as wood, drywall, masonry,
metals and plastics were used wisely to
A side view of the embassy reduce waste.
entrance shows some of the The building’s indoor environment is
landscaping.
protected through high air-quality stan-
dards. Smoking is prohibited and isolated
The U.S. Embassy compound in Sofia, embassy compound to be measured under air-flow systems preventing hazardous
Bulgaria, is the first U.S. diplomatic com- this green building rating system. chemicals from adversely affecting air
pound to receive LEED (Leadership in Site preservation was assured by conserv- quality are in place. Sensors turn off artifi-
Energy and Environmental Design) ing and restoring areas to provide habitat cial light when workspaces are sufficiently lit
certification. and promote biodiversity. Trees were pre- by natural daylight. Thermal comfort is
In an effort to transform the building served, as were about 16,300 square meters achieved through a monitoring system that
industry, the United States Green Building of open space. Reserved car pool spaces are allows control of humidity, which also
Council developed the LEED Green Build- provided, as well as bicycle racks. Showering maintains system efficiency. n
ing Rating System. LEED certification facilities encourage biking and running.
demonstrates building performance that Water efficiency is assured through The author was until recently external affairs
reaches beyond basic energy conservation by pulsed-power water treatment, limited use manager in the Office of Overseas Buildings
targeting five categories of building impact: of potable water and water-efficient fixtures Operations.
sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and
atmosphere, materials and resources, and
indoor environment.
A garden at the green embassy.
The Department has a long-standing
commitment to the sustainability of the
environment through its design and con-
struction of green embassies around the
world, according to General Charles E.
Williams, director of the Office of Overseas
Buildings Operations.
“We’re not just building structures
around the world,” he said. “We’re building
compounds that meet security and sustain-
ability standards and connect well with the
populations that surround us. Our hope is
that our compound in Sofia will serve as a
model for future embassies—fulfilling secu-
rity concerns on one hand, while balancing
environmental standards on the other.”
The new embassy compound in Sofia
incorporated a wide range of technologies
and strategies from OBO’s Energy and Sus-
tainable Design Program. It is the first U.S.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 11Covering just 24 square miles, San
Marino nonetheless packs some
beautiful scenery into its small area.
Old and New
On March 8, 2007, Ambassador Ronald P.
Spogli—a native Californian of Italian her-
350, when a Christian stonemason named
Marinus the Dalmatian, later venerated as
with approximately 70 countries, one of
which is the United States. The U.S. and
itage—presented his credentials and became Saint Marinus, fled from the Dalmatian San Marino have enjoyed excellent diplo-
the first U.S. Ambassador to San Marino. island of Arbe to escape the persecutions matic relations for almost 150 years, the
The ceremony represented a momentous under Diocletian and hid on the peak of cornerstone of which was set when 16th
occasion in the annals of U.S.-San Marino Monte Titano, the highest of San Marino’s U.S. President Abraham Lincoln accepted
PHOTOGRAPHS: SAN MARINO PRESS ATTACHÉ; (OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM): PAOLO POLI
history, and the estimated 2,000 U.S. citi- seven hills. He settled on the mountain to the honorary citizenship extended to him
zens who reside in San Marino were elated. ply his stonecutting trade and spread Chris- by the republic. In his letter of acceptance
One-tenth the size of New York City and tianity, eventually founding a small dated May 7, 1861, President Lincoln
the world’s fifth-smallest state, San Marino community following Christian beliefs. In wrote, “Although your dominion is small,
is situated in the Apennines, a little inland memory of the stonecutter, the land was your State is nevertheless one of the most
from the Adriatic Sea near Rimini. renamed “Land of San Marino,” and was honored in all history.”
Acknowledged by many as the oldest repub- later changed to its present-day name, San Marino covers a geographic area of
lic in the world, it is the sole survivor of the “Republic of San Marino.” only 24 square miles, but its presence on the
independent states that existed in Italy at international scene has grown increasingly
various times from the downfall of the A Modern Face important over the years. San Marino is an
Western Roman Empire to the proclama- Today, San Marino has managed to active member of the United Nations; the
tion of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. retain its Old-World charm, yet it has culti- U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural
According to tradition, “San Marino” was vated an extremely cosmopolitan identity: Organization; the World Health Organiza-
founded sometime between AD 301 and San Marino maintains diplomatic relations tion; the International Monetary Fund; the
THE NEWEST AMBASSADOR REPORTS TO THE OLDEST REPUBLIC
BY SARAH BECK, KATHRYN RAKICH AND BRIAN C. WINANS
12 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7Council of Europe; the Interna-
tional Court of Justice; the
International Whaling Commis-
sion; the World Trade
Organization; and many other
legislative bodies of the interna-
tional community.
Until recently, the U.S. Consul
General in Florence officially rep-
resented U.S. interests in San
Marino. It has been a fruitful rela-
tionship, for San Marino has
consistently supported U.S.
foreign policy positions, as well as
U.S. candidates to international
organizations. In September 2006, Ambassador Spogli, left, presents
President George W. Bush his credentials to Captains Regent
Antonio Carattoni, center, and
appointed U.S. Ambassador to Roberto Giorgetti.
Italy Ronald P. Spogli as ambassa-
dor extraordinary and
plenipotentiary to San Marino. munication, it is now possible to establish serves as a useful backdrop to highlight
deep and meaningful ties with a target audi- noteworthy events between the consulate
Virtual Presence Post ence that is miles away using both and the Republic of San Marino.
The 1950s saw a great wave of face-to-face contact and remote means such The VPP has proven to be quite popular,
Sammarinese emigration to the as e-mail or the Internet. Because San receiving more than 150,000 hits within the
U.S., especially to New York and Marino is a small, yet politically important last year. Although this might pale in com-
Detroit. Many of these Sammari- and technologically advanced nation, a U.S. parison to many commercial Web sites, it is
nese eventually returned home to virtual presence post (VPP) was launched important to know that San Marino has a
their beloved republic, but they January 13, 2005 (located at https:// population of only 30,000 people. n
retained their American identities. sanmarino.usvpp.gov).
In fact, U.S. citizens are thought The San Marino Web site and its links Sarah Beck is a consular assistant, Brian C.
to make up nearly 10 percent of serve as resources to those seeking passport, Winans is vice consul, and Kathryn Rakich is
San Marino’s population, and visa, notarial, commercial and other servic- executive assistant to the consul general at the
with modern technological com- es. In addition, the virtual presence post U.S. Consulate General in Florence, Italy.
The Sammarinese
by Fabrizio Giannozzi Friendship Association is probably the country’s largest cultural/
Yes, that’s what the inhabitants of the tiny republic are called. social association, and its activity aims at maintaining both local
Once a poor enclave of Italy, San Marino now has one of the traditions and those acquired in the New World. Thus, every
highest standards of living in year the Association cele-
Europe, and one of the brates the Fourth of July
lowest unemployment rates. and Thanksgiving, and hun-
In fact, more than 5,000 Ital- dreds of Sammarinese
ians cross the border daily to alternate their “piadina with
work in San Marino’s facto- Squacquarone” (a delicious
ries or restaurants. Its thin bread with an equally
basketball courts, swimming delicious local fresh cheese)
pools and baseball fields are with turkey. There are few
comparable to those found in places on the Italian penin-
American-style facilities; the sula where an American
quality of the food in San visitor can feel as at home as
Marino is as high as in any in San Marino.
well-known Emilia-Romagna
restaurant. The San Marino-American
Association poses during a
Created in 1978, the San recent visit to the U.S.
Marino-America Mutual Consulate in Florence.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 13The Calgary skyline reflects
growing prosperity.
PHOTOGRAPH: TRAVEL ALBERTA
14 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7What part of the world supplies more oil and natural gas to
the United States than any other? What area has one-third of
the world’s uranium and enough diamonds to be the third-
largest global supplier? Where are scientists, working closely
with their American counterparts, at the forefront of research
on climate change and energy efficiency?
The answer to all of these questions is a place right on
our doorstep: the Canadian provinces of Alberta and
Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.
PHOTOGRAPH: TRAVEL ALBERTA
Alberta and Saskatchewan send
about 75 percent of their oil to
the United States.
16 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7A LITTLE HISTORY
In 1905, when the provinces of
Alberta and Saskatchewan were founded,
AT A GLANCE: CANADA
the local American population was sky-
rocketing. Canada lured British and
American citizens with the promise of
rich, inexpensive farmland and ranch-
land in the new provinces. The American
response was dramatic: The expatriate
population jumped from about 50 in
1894 to 100,000 ten years later.
Since Calgary was the end of the rail
line—the place where American settlers
began their journeys into one of the last
frontiers on the continent—it made
sense to establish a post in the fast-
growing city. The Calgary consulate
opened in 1906.
The American settlers quickly
adopted Canada as their home. Their
descendants are now leaders in politics,
business, academia and the arts—and
contribute to the strong relationship the
United States enjoys with western
Canada.
THE AGRICULTURAL CONNECTION
In the early 20th century, agriculture
drove the economy of Alberta and
Saskatchewan. The 100,000-plus farms
in Alberta and Saskatchewan cover more
than a third of each province’s territory.
They lead Canada in livestock and grain
production, and their best customer is
the United States. Capital Currency
This agricultural relationship is not Ottawa Canadian dollar (CAD)
without its challenges. In 2003, when a
cow in Alberta was diagnosed with Total area Per capita income
bovine spongiform encephalopathy 9,984,670 square kilometers $35,200
(commonly referred to as “mad cow”
disease), the consulate general worked
Approximate size Unemployment rate
closely with the U.S. Department of
Somewhat larger than the 6.4 percent
Agriculture to keep the lines of commu-
United States
nication open. Southern Alberta
politicians and business leaders often Import partners
credit the consulate with smoothing the Government United States (56.7 percent),
waters during the “BSE Crisis.” Constitutional monarchy that is China (7.8 percent) and Mexico
also a parliamentary democracy (3.8 percent)
BURIED TREASURE and a federation
In the mid 20th century, energy began Export partners
to overshadow agriculture as the driver Population United States (84.2 percent),
in the economic relationship. Today, 33 million Japan (2.1 percent) and the
more than 190,000 producing oil and gas United Kingdom (1.8 percent)
wells make Alberta and Saskatchewan Languages
the highest producers in Canada. In the English and French Internet country code
Northwest Territories, oil and gas wells (both official) .ca
can be found from the southern border SOURCE: CIA World Factbook 2007
all the way to the Arctic Ocean.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 17PHOTOGRAPHS: (ABOVE): BETTY RICE; (OPPOSITE PAGE): TRAVEL ALBERTA
Horses enjoy the open plains
during a roundup at Curries
Ranch in Buffalo, Alberta.
18 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7Left: Calgary staffers conducted an on-site
survey of Kananaskis, Alberta, site of the
2002 G8 Summit. Taking a brief break from
the survey are, from left, Melvyn Rosario,
Kim Klassen, Rob Ursell, Betty Rice, Tom
Huffaker and Rich Roesing.
Then there are the oil sands, a northern Although the extraction of oil, gas and
Alberta reserve with 175 billion barrels of minerals has fueled a booming economy, it
proven reserves. When the U.S.-based is undeniably hard on the landscape and
Energy Information Administration offi- the environment in general. Local scien-
cially recognized these reserves several tists and researchers are working on
years ago, Canada became the second alternative sources of energy and ways to
largest holder of commercially recoverable minimize environmental impacts and curb
reserves in the world—second only to greenhouse gases. Often they work side by
Saudi Arabia. Changes in price and tech- side with their American counterparts—
nology could someday make Canada neighbors and friends sharing a continent.
number one.
Through a pipeline system that criss- SECURING THE BORDERS
crosses the continent, the two provinces Both Canada and the United States take
export roughly 75 percent of their oil and border security seriously. Alberta and
55 percent of their natural gas to the Saskatchewan have 19 crossing points into
United States. the United States, from full-service, 24-
But there’s more than oil and gas in the hour joint facilities to crossings on simple
ground in western Canada. Mines in country roads with barriers and basic serv-
Saskatchewan produce one-third of the ices that see only a few vehicles per day.
world’s uranium, both provinces mine American and Canadian border officials
coal, and Saskatchewan produces a third of work closely together, sharing information,
the world’s potash, a key element in fertil- which allows them to keep the border
izers. Massive fields of diamond-laden open to legitimate travelers while securing
kimberlite have recently been discovered in it against those who would do harm.
Saskatchewan. These fields, combined with The implementation of the Western
existing diamond production in the Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which
Northwest Territories, could propel requires everyone entering the United
Canada into second place in world States to have a passport, began at airports
diamond production in the next 10 years. this year and will extend to the land border
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PHOTOGRAPHS: (TOP): TRAVEL ALBERTA; (BOTTOM): BETTY RICE);
(OPPOSITE PAGE): TRAVEL ALBERTAOpposite page top: Climbers and hikers in
Banff National Park share the ground with
the local fauna, including this bighorn sheep.
Bottom: Consul General Tom Huffaker, left,
and Ambassador David Wilkins present
Susan Smith of American Citizen Services
with an Extra Mile Award. Left: Native
Canadian culture, as illustrated by Pow Wow
Teepee Village at Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo
Jump near Fort Macleod, Alberta, adds to
the region’s rich heritage.
as early as next year. This legislation poses Lake Louise, and world-class skiing, hiking,
challenges to the U.S. mission in Canada climbing, whitewater rafting and fly fishing.
because Canadians now need passports to The badlands of Drumheller contain
enter the United States, and Americans now dinosaur bones, and the rolling Cypress
need them to return from Canada. Con- Hills to the south are reminders of the vast-
sulate general staff and their Homeland ness of the open prairie and the challenges
Security counterparts are working closely faced by the early settlers.
with Canadian officials to ensure a smooth The Calgary Stampede, billed as “The
transition. Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” since its
From borders to mad cow and other creation by an American cowboy in 1912,
issues, “Team Calgary” is on the job. Some combines a rodeo and carnival and 10 days
25 men and women provide consular, of social events. Spruce Meadows, a massive
public diplomacy, economic, political, com- equestrian facility just south of Calgary,
mercial and administrative services. Taking hosts one of the richest show-jumping
into account colleagues in Customs and events in the world, and the triennial
Border Protection at the international air- Honens International Piano Competition
ports in Edmonton and Calgary (travelers awards Canada’s top classical music prizes.
are cleared by U.S. immigration inspectors In the winter, the aurora borealis presents
prior to boarding their planes), approxi- dramatic displays in the north, and in
mately 80 staffers—American officers, summer, it’s not uncommon to play golf at
local-hire Americans and Canadians— 2 a.m., since the sun doesn’t set for days.
represent the U.S. government in the con- But the people are the real jewels of the
sular district. region. Native Canadians make a big contri-
bution to the rich cultural heritage of the
TREASURE BELOW AND ABOVE region, while the immigrants who followed
While diamonds and black gold are played a key role in shaping the region’s inde-
found in abundance below the earth in the pendent and entrepreneurial character. n
Calgary consular district, there are also
some gems above the surface, such as the The author is the public affairs representative
Rocky Mountain communities of Banff and at the U.S. Consulate General in Calgary.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 21The comfortable auditorium
seats 272.
REWIRING HISTORY
The Harry S Truman Building renovation team recently cele- now occupied by the Director of Foreign Assistance and the
brated a significant milestone in a multiyear, multimillion-dollar bureaus of Oceans and International Environment and Scientific
project—the completion and occupancy of the George C Marshall Affairs; Economic, Energy and Business Affairs; Verification, Com-
Wing offices and conference center. pliance and Implementation; International Security and
This wing is the first phase of what will eventually include the Nonproliferation; and Intelligence and Research.
modernization of the entire headquarters building by the year The renovation boasts functionality, modern technology,
2019. Managed by the Special Project Division in the Bureau of improved security, full accessibility, safety and sustainable design.
Administration’s Office of Operations, the project is a collabora- However, the historic character of the building presented major
tion between State—including the bureaus of Administration, design and construction challenges. New variable-volume air con-
Information Resources Management and Diplomatic Security— ditioning ducts, miles of electrical and communication raceways,
and the General Services Administration. and rigid conduit, wiring and sprinkler piping all had to be
The Marshall Wing was originally the War Department Build- squeezed above the very tight-fitting ceiling spaces and walls. Pas-
ing, completed in 1941. The interior renovation began in 2000 senger and freight elevators were completely refurbished to meet
with selective demolition and carefully detailed construction to modern standards.
preserve the historic integrity of the original building, while pro- Contractors had to meticulously repair the original marble and
PHOTOGRAPHS: OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
viding the latest technological advances in communication and granite floors and walls, which now gleam like new. More than 800
environmental systems. historic bronze casement windows had to be replaced with new,
The transformation into a safer, brighter, more attractive, state- more energy efficient windows, yet still replicate the original
of-the-art office environment was completed last July. The wing is window profiles and overall appearance. The beautiful Art Deco
STATE-OF-THE-ART RENOVATION RESPECTS HISTORY
BY LISA BAXTER AND MARK BUTOWSKY
22 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7Before and after: Secretary George C. Marshall sits
at his desk in 1947, below. The restored office, left,
respects the original.
brass light fixtures in lobbies and corridors were taken apart, A new state-of-the-art computer center and strategically located
reconditioned, rebuilt and polished to accommodate new wiring computer equipment rooms on each floor provide greater flexibility
and modern energy-efficiency light standards. for cabling and computer needs, and eliminated the need for all of
Another challenge was restoring the historic wood paneling in the the previous smaller bureau computer rooms, thereby effecting cost
fifth-floor reception lobby and the unique two-story executive and space efficiencies.
offices, one of which was originally occupied by Secretary Marshall The major improvement of the renovation is the conversion of
and now houses the Director of Foreign Assistance and the Assistant the old second- floor auditorium into the new first-floor conference
Secretary for Verification, Compliance and Implementation. Even center and a comfortable 272-seat auditorium with stage and audio-
doorways to suites were carefully detailed to simulate the original visual capabilities. The conference center includes five multi-use
triple-paneled wood doors. The preservation of the historic wood- conference rooms equipped for simultaneous interpreting, a telecon-
work in the wing won distinguished craftsmanship awards from the ferencing room, a catering area, a business center, VIP holding
Washington Building Congress in the categories of historic wood rooms and a central reception lobby. The convenient location makes
replication, wood flooring, millwork and wood refinishing. the center easily accessible for visitors, who can enter without going
In response to bureaus’ preferences, most of the office space was through turnstiles. Scheduling of the center is arranged through the
designed for individual private offices. The design team created taste- Office of General Services Management.
fully appointed offices with modular furniture, while taking into The 21st Street entrance and lobby reopened January 22. Visitors
consideration the space and historic limitations of the building. entering the building are screened in the new exterior security facili-
Natural light and indirect and direct lighting features illuminate ty. In the restored travertine and granite lobby, new turnstiles, a
offices and corridors. Suite entrances, enhanced with wall light granite receptionist’s desk and surrounding bronze and glass securi-
sconces, wood paneling and double doors, lead to stone-floor recep- ty doors complement the original architecture of the grand
tion areas with guest seating and reception stations consistent with monumental lobby. Employees and guests are greeted by the 50-
the historic character of the building. The fully furnished offices foot-by-12-foot historic mural “America the Mighty,” painted by
implement the new Department office-space standards to include Kindred McLeary in 1942.
coordinated desks, ergonomic task chairs, bookcases and guest chairs. The renovation continues with space planning and design for the
Other suite appointments include convenient kitchenettes, storage next phase of the building and the Perimeter Security Master Plan,
areas and equipment and file rooms. Carefully designed display which will enhance the perimeter security of the Harry S Truman
panels, bronze corridor directional and suite signs, recessed color- Building while providing an integrated, pedestrian-oriented urban
coordinated stripes and photographic- themed murals at corridor landscape. n
intersections help guide employees and visitors. The new linear
perimeter hallway lighting, combined with walls painted in muted Mark Butowsky is chief of the Special Project Division in the Bureau
colors, provides a contemporary touch and brighter atmosphere of Administration’s Office of Operations. Lisa Baxter is an analyst in
from what was previously a very dull experience. the division.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 23Friendly Field
INGENUITY AND HARD WORK
TURN VACANT LOT INTO A
VIBRANT EMBASSY PARK
BY DANIEL BISCHOF
In Vientiane, Laos, there are few public Haslach and funding from post and Over- Dramatic Changes
parks, no playgrounds and no swing sets. seas Buildings Operations, the embassy’s Since the fall of last year, the changes
Joggers must brave street dogs, gaping pot- general services section converted an open have been dramatic:
holes, darting motorbikes and the field attached to the ambassador’s residence • a 295-meter walking, jogging and
occasional mango vendor. There are soccer into an embassy park. bicycle path;
pitches—dusty patches for most of the year, “I’m thrilled that we have been able to • more than 100 trees planted;
PHOTOGRAPHS: VIENGSONE PHIMMASONE
then muddy quagmires with the arrival of make something that will benefit the • a new, level 60-meter-by-80-meter
the rainy season. embassy community for years to come,” soccer pitch with drainage system and
When a baby boom hit this tiny Ambassador Haslach said. stadium lighting;
embassy—five babies born in eight First, general services built some simple • a “boule” (bocce ball) court;
months—post took action to keep new outdoor exercise equipment and installed • three new swing sets (regular, toddler
parents and children fit, occupied and on some shrubbery around the perimeter wall. and tire);
the eastern side of the Mekong River for In mid-2006, the section constructed a • two in-ground barbecue grills;
weekends. With the brainstorm of a few picnic pavilion, a simple bathroom and • and a playground activity center that is
officers, the support of Ambassador Patricia some shaded benches for sports players. the best in the country.
24 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7Opposite page: Ike Bischof and Phanyathip Saiya-oza lead the charge up the “educational climber” on the new playground. Above: The embassy held a tra-
ditional Lao “baci” ceremony to inaugurate the field and to ensure future good luck. Below: Ambassador Patricia Haslach opens the new playground with
help from Khammai Saiyasane, left, and Sansombath Phoureuanghong, as Souvanno Sphabmixay, background, applauds.
The new playing surface is a marked (every Lao office has a team) and then enjoy guests. Children bring their parents each
safety improvement. The field formerly had barbecue and Beer Lao after matches. weekend for time on the playground, new
been rocky and rutted. When digging, one “It just looks great,” said Don Tingley, mothers walk the track to stay fit, and the
contractor even unearthed a mortar round the athletic coordinator for the Vientiane embassy fielded a second team composed of
left over from the fighting of the early 1970s. International School. “We’re using it nearly the guard force. The field will be used for
Now the local international school uses every day.” large events like the embassy’s annual Lao
the field for soccer practice and physical New Year celebration and the American
education classes. The embassy soccer team Full Field community picnic on Independence Day.
uses the field weekly as a public diplomacy The ambassador also opened the field to At the field-opening ceremony on
tool, inviting officers’ contacts to play soccer all embassy employees, their families and January 26, Ambassador Haslach paid
special tribute to Sansombath Phoureuang-
hong, the embassy’s building and
maintenance supervisor for more than 30
years, who was instrumental in the project.
Sansombath designed the picnic pavilion
and bathroom and oversaw the field resur-
facing and the installation of the
playground facility, which along with the
swing sets was ordered from the U.S. to
meet safety specifications.
“The playground was so difficult to
install,” he said. “It would have been easier
to build a house.”
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane’s new
“house” brings FSNs and officers together
and helps American families feel a little
closer to home, a pretty good return on
investment. n
The author is the general services officer at
the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane.
M AY 2 0 0 7 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | 25O F F I C E O F T H E M O N T H
Publications Office products cover topics from
American culture to U.S. foreign policy in several
languages, including Spanish, French and Arabic.
Publications
Office
During the inauguration of the new embassy compound in
Cameroon in February 2006, a series of poster-size panels
TELLING AMERICA’S STORY
IN WORDS AND PICTURES
BY ALEXANDRA M. ABBOUD
WORLDWIDE SERVICE
U.S. embassies order and distribute nearly 1 million print copies PHOTOGRAPHS: (ABOVE): KENNETH E. WHITE; (OPPOSITE PAGE): TIM BROWN
sparked a lively discussion about how people of courage can of IIP publications yearly. Foreign newspapers, Web sites and other
effect positive change. The panels hanging in the U.S. embassy news media also feature IIP publications and deliver the U.S.
told the story of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. Known as “poster message to millions of people. The publications are routinely avail-
shows,” the panels are one of the several products created by the able in print and via the Web in English and other languages,
Publications Office in the Bureau of International Information including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Persian and
Programs to tell America’s story, in words and pictures, to a Portuguese. The diversity of topic, format and language results in
worldwide audience. publication products on which our embassies can rely.
Each year the writers, editors, designers and reference and Linda McMullen, the cultural affairs officer at the U.S.
copyright acquisition specialists in the Publications Office Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, says that IIP’s products are
produce more than 40 print- and Web-based publications. key for outreach programs.
They focus on U.S. policy and cultural issues for an international “Our resources here in Abidjan are limited, so it’s invaluable to
audience. have a translated product to give researchers, academics, members
26 | S TAT E M A G A Z I N E | M AY 2 0 0 7of the media and government ministers,” she says. “We like the
online format here because it takes some time to get printed
materials in Abidjan. The fact that we can download a copy of the
At a Glance
publication, print one and photocopy it is invaluable.”
Office name
CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION
Bureau of International Information
The Publications Office works with a wide range of Depart- Programs, Publications Office
ment and U.S. government offices to create publications that
reflect carefully focused U.S. government policy and messages that Symbol
further U.S. diplomacy abroad. For example, eJournal USA, a IIP/PUB
monthly electronic journal, offers U.S. government policy, articles
and commentary by private and academic specialists and everyday Office Director
Americans on a variety of timely topics. George Clack
English Language Officer Bridget Gersten at the U.S. Embassy
in Moscow says she uses Snapshot USA, an electronic journal Staff size
focusing on what young Americans think about their country and 28
the world, as a tool for teaching English.
“We are even experimenting with adapting them for classroom
use, developing exercises and activities that go with the content,
Office Location
including a textbook series we’ll publish later this year,” she says. SA-44
The Publications Office produces 10 to 12 poster shows a year.
Popular with younger audiences, poster shows use photographs, Web site(s)
illustrations and brief texts on poster-size panels to introduce http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs
foreign audiences to topics like the environment, important events http://usinfo.state.gov/pub/ejournalusa.html
in U.S. history, human rights issues and HIV/AIDS prevention
Print designers, from left,
Chloe Ellis, Ted Miksinski,
Sylvia Scott and Min Yao
design a wide variety of
posters, publications and
electronic journals.
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