On July 4, the Independence Day celebration was held at the children social and rehabilitation center “Ogonyok”. It was organized by alumni and volunteers from Tomsk State University and Tomsk Polytechnic University.
June, 22 Tomsk American Center presented its new resources for English language teachers from Tomsk State University. The teachers got familiar with new acquisitions and electronic resources which can be used in the center.
May,27 Tomsk American Center took part in the final event of the Academic Year at the International Department of Management TSU called American Patchwork. The event was devoted to the various aspects of American Studies.
12 and 13th of May the Public Readings of Ray Bradbury’s “The sound of thunder” were held at Tomsk AC. Those who visited these last public readings as a part of American Literature Year listened to the most famous science fiction story in the original, discussed its’ basic themes and shared with the impressions and thoughts about the story. From the film “Ray Bradbury. An American Icon” they learned lots of interesting facts about the life and works of the most famous American writer. The film was also purchased by US Embassy grant for the American Literature Year in Tomsk.
On March, 27 Tomsk AC has held the student conference “National Business Styles” for the students of TSU International Management Department. Students who have already visited and worked in the United States shared with their impressions about American business. Especially they pointed out specific for the Americans positive mood, enthusiasm, friendliness and sociability.