December was one of the most exciting and productive months for Alumni Assistants project. A great number of different events, workshops, celebrations, quizes and roundtables for audiences of different ages were organized. Surprisingly, for this traditionally busy month, a great number of USG programs alumni actively participated as guest speakers, organizers, trainers and volunteers. It’s also worth noting that many of the alumni shared their success stories with the alumni community, sparking the others to participate and share their own.

November 2011 resulted in a great number of various events organized by Alumni Assistants throughout Russia. In addition to celebrating the traditional November holiday of Thanksgiving, many events were ranging from business training activities and movie discussions to ethnic tolerance. It can be noted that each month more and more alumni participate in the events bringing their unique experience and being ready to share it with their fellows.

The second month of the Alumni Assistant program resulted in more than 21 events organized throughout Russia. The events attracted audiences of different backgrounds, ages and interests. Besides standard topics for alumni events such as traditional US holidays, many interesting lectures and workshops took place.

Content:
- Sharing knowledge this Fall
- Social Media Tips
- 4th of July
- International Visitor Program in 2011
- 9/11 Tragedy
- Historical Journey
- Disney Program for kids
- ACC’ept Birthday Congratulations

September was the first month of 2011-2012 Alumni Assistant (AA) program year. The program is aimed at reaching out to the USG alumni community in various regions of the Russia via a network of highly motivated, active and enthusiastic Alumni Assistants working under auspices of the American Centers and Corners. Each AA, being a USG program alumnus, is unique in terms of their creative approach thus providing for a great number of extraordinary events throughout the country. This year is also unique in the sense of having a pilot initiative of launching AA program in Krasnodar (not a current American Center or Corner location). AAs are strongly encouraged to utilize social networks, American Corners and Centers and USG alumni web-sites to promote and advertise the events within the community.