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U.S. Writer Barbara Neely at Book World Prague
Lecture / Workshop
When:18. May 2012 - 16:30 - 18:00
Where: Prague Exhibition Grounds, Holešovice, Prague 7
Admission:CZK 50 and 100
American writer Barbara Neely will read from her book and discuss genre, journalism and citizen politics, in which she's been intensively involved.
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Prospects and Strategies for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election
Lecture / Workshop
When:21. May 2012 - 17:30 - 19:00
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Admission:Free
Dr. David McCuan will present his unique insight into the American electoral scene offering his perspective and crystal ball as we enter a period of non-stop campaigning in the US.
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Iran Nuclear Program: Carrot or Stick? | Discussion
Lecture / Workshop
When:22. May 2012 - 17:30 - 19:00
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Admission:Free
Discussion organized by the PSSI will focus on Iran’s nuclear program and the options that the world has in dealing with this issue.
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Fulbright Series: Fulbright Teacher Exchange: Can We Learn from Each Other? | Lecture
Lecture / Workshop
When:31. May 2012 - 16:30 - 18:00
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Admission:Free
Another lecture of the successful "Fulbright Series" by Czech Fulbright grantees who had a chance to study in the U.S. Today, they represent the best of their respective fields.
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Past
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The Origins of Hippie Subculture Formulae | 90 Minutes on America
Lecture / Workshop
When:17. May 2012 - 17:30 - 19:00
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Admission:Free
Lecture by Dr. Andrew Giarelli who collected narratives from several major participants in the proto-hippie subculture in San Francisco and Nevada during 1991 and 1998.
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NATO: Past, Present, and Future | Lecture
Lecture / Workshop
When:14. May 2012 - 16:30 - 18:00
Where: Institute of International Relations, Nerudova 3, Prague
Admission:free, please register
American Center and the Institute of International Relations Prague would like to invite you to a public lecture with subsequent discussion with Stanley R. Sloan on NATO's past, present, and future.
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100 Years of Scouting in the Czech Republic and the U.S. | Discussion
Lecture / Workshop
When:10. May 2012 - 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Americké centrum, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Admission:Volný
What is the role of scouting in the contemporary society? How can U.S. experience be beneficial for the Czech scouts? Discussion led by Anežka Novotná.
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Czech Rhinos in Africa and San Diego ZOO | Lecture
Lecture / Workshop
When:9. May 2012 - 17:30 - 19:00
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Admission:Volný
Have you ever wondered why there is a Czech rhino from Dvůr Králové Zoo in San Diego? You can find out in a lecture by Dana Holečková, Director of the Dvůr Králové Zoo.
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The Accidental Hero | Story of Liberation
Lecture / Workshop
When:9. May 2012 - 17:00 - 19:00
Where: Faculty of Electrical Engineering (room 309, building A3), Technická 2, Prague 6
Admission:Free
Minnesotan Patrick Dewane presents an amazing WWII story about Czech independence written by Dewane's grandfather, Matt Konop, and discovered after his death.
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