2008 Programs & Events
Country Western Singer Kareem Salama
July 14-15, 08 American Muslim, Country and Western singer Kareem Salama performed in Paris as part of a State Department European concert tour.
Ambassador Stapleton Visits the Historic Cities of Orleans and Bourges
July 12-13, 08 Always interested in visiting different French regions, Ambassador Stapleton went to the Loire Valley, Orleanais and Berry counties in central France.
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri
July 10, 08 Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri participates in a roundtable with French education and culture journalists. Ms. Ameri discussed the many exchange programs offered by the State Department as well as ways it reaches out to disadvantaged groups around the world.
Sculpture of the Countess Mona Bismarck
July 10, 08 Ambassador Stapleton unveiled a sculpture of the Countess Mona Bismarck marking the 25th anniversary of her passing and establishment of the foundation named after her.
Interview with Dan Fried, Assistant Sec.of State for European and Asian Affairs
July 3, 08 Assistant Sec. Dan Fried granted an on-the-record interview to New York Times Paris Bureau Chief Steve Erlanger and IHT correspondent Katrin Bennhold. He made clear that a weak, divided, inward-looking Europe worried about future of Lisbon Treaty is not in the interest of the U.S.
Associate Justice Stephen Breyer at the American University of Paris.
June 30, 2008 While traveling to France to attend various conferences, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer took some time on June 30 to speak in French on "Justice and Politics in the United States" to an audience of 150 including magistrates, officials, students, researchers, professors and business leaders.
The Journées de l'Entrepreneur and Global Entrepreneurship Week Partnership
June 26, 2008 Embassy Paris helped organize the June 26 kick off of the Journées de l'Entrepreneur and Global Entrepreneurship Week partnership with a conference and networking event at Ambassador Stapleton's residence.
Exchange program between La fémis and Columbia Univ. Film Division
June 18, 2008 Approximately 70 guests including students, members of faculty, film industry professionals, cinema journalists and Columbia Alumni in France attended a roundtable discussion on the exchange program between La fémis and Columbia University film school at the Ambassador’s residence.
Opening of leading American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz’ show in Paris
June 13, 2008 The DCM hosted a reception for Annie with other luminaries from the world of the arts.
President Bush in Paris
June 13-15, 2008 President Bush was in France from June 13 to June 15. He delivered a speech at the OECD, Paris, France and met with President Sarkozy and French officials during his stay.
First Lady Celebrates Afghan and French “Rediscovered Treasures” in Paris
June 11, 2008 On June 11th, First Lady Laura Bush spoke about “Rediscovered Treasures” as the guest of honor at a cultural evening hosted by Ambassador Craig Stapleton and Mrs. Stapleton.
French and NASA Collaboration
June 5, 2008 Speech by Michael D. Griffin, NASA Administrator, delivered to the French Parliamentary Space Committee Colloquium, French National Assembly. June 5, 2008
Ambassador in Marseille with the Mediterranean American Business Network
May 29, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton and Consul General Philip Breeden met board members of the Mediterranean American Business Network in Marseille.
Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton support the Envol Association
June 10, 2008 The Ambassador and his wife Dorothy, met with the Envol Association for European Children in Seine-et-Marne.
Ambassador's visit to ITER, May 29, 2008
May 29, 2008
Ambassador Stapleton at the American Oise-Aisne Cemetery
May 26, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton went to the American Oise-Aisne Cemetery on Memorial Day. The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in France contains the remains of 6,012 American war dead, most of whom lost their lives while fighting in this vicinity in 1918 during the First World War.
Flute concert at the Ambassador's Residence
May 22, 2008 Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton hosted a flute concert by Melissa Colgin-Abeln for about 70 guests at their Residence.
Monumenta Exhibit
May 12, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton joined French Minister of Culture Christine Albanel for the opening of the “Monumenta” exhibit by world-renowned American sculptor Richard Serra at the Grand Palais, a magnificent glass palace in the center of Paris.
Great-grandson of Geronimo in Paris
May 6, 2008 Public Affairs organized a talk by the great-grandson of the famous Chiricahua Apache warrior, Geronimo.
Assistant Secretary Boucher in Paris
May 6, 2008 On May 6 in preparation of the June Afghan Donors Conference, Richard Boucher, A/S of State for South and Central Asian Affairs hold a 45 minute briefing with a group of journalists representing key French media as well as Paris-based international press.
EPA Administrator Johnson at IFRI
April 30, 2008 EPA Administrator Johnson gave a presentation on U.S. Perspectives on Sustainable Development at IFRI
Conference in Lille
April 28, 2008 Maureen Guttman gave a conference on ecobuildings in Pennsylvania to 30 experts from government and business at the World Trade Center in Lille.
Tony Curtis in Paris
April 25, 2008 Hollywood star turned painter Tony Curtis was in Paris on the occasion of a special exhibit and auction of some of his artwork at Tajan Auction House during its annual contemporary art sale.
Jazz Appreciation Month celebrated at the Ambassador's Residence
April 21, 2008 Ambassador Stapleton hosted a concert in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month with US citizens and Paris residents soprano Alison England and pianist Jay Gottlieb who performed an all American repertoire of Broadway musicals.