The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) in collaboration with Baltimore Luxor Alexandria Sister City Committee cordially invites you to join us for an amazing program entitled “The Ancient Alexandria Library Anew for the 21st Century” presented by Ms. Heba ElRafey Director of Public Relations and International Communications for the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the great library in Alexandria, Egypt The program will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Diplomatic Center of the State Department in Washington, DC. Alexandria, Egypt, was a world center of knowledge and learning in the third century BCE, when its ancient library gathered scrolls and scholars from around the world.… Read More
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Divorce is a Process, Not an Event: Resources
Many world events, as seen during the pandemic, can be a trigger to even more challenges for those with a marriage on the rocks. According to Brian Serafini and Julie Brines’ recent research at the University of Washington, divorce filings pick over the summer, especially in August. The authors evoke many reasons in the study as vacations are so stressful, they drive the already dissatisfied to divorce. But most likely is that people decide their differences are irreconcilable right after a significant change of routine and spending more time together. “Entering the world of divorce is a daunting experience. You are likely fearful of the reactions from those affected and… Read More
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Foreign Affairs Day 2019
This year, Foreign Affairs Day was celebrated on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the US Department of State. Many Foreign Service community members got together and exchanged ideas on the current state of diplomacy and foreign affairs. Major General Jacques Paul Klein was awarded the Foreign Service Cup by DACOR. Many informative seminars took place on International Development, European and Asian Affairs, African and Western Hemisphere Affairs, Diplomatic Security, and more. During the Foreign Affairs Lunch, Judy Ikels was awarded the Director General’s Cup for the Civil Service while the Director General’s Cup for the Foreign Service was awarded to Ambassador Brownfield. Ambassador Shannon, who gave an inspirational speech, was… Read More
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Ambassador Dialogue Series
Ambassador Dialogue Series — Sustained Dialogue Institute — Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, the Sustained Dialogue Institute (SDI) in collaboration with the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, as part of the Ambassador Dialogues, presented his Excellency Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, at a panel interview in the Horizon Ballroom. Ambassador Daniel Mulhall is the 18th Irish Ambassador to the US, and has also served as Ambassador to Germany, Malaysia, and the UK. Reverend Mark Farr, SDI president and Emcee sat down with H. E. Ambassador Mulhall in a conversational interview. The discussion was… Read More
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Boni Pueri Czech Boys Choir Delights State Department Audience
AAFSW members and guests, members of the diplomatic community, and State Department employees enjoyed a special musical treat on May 8: a performance of the famous Boni Pueri Czech Boys Choir at the State Department’s Dean Acheson Auditorium. The concert began in darkness, with the boys processing in wearing golden robes and carrying small lights, singing Giulio Caccini’s reverent “Ave Maria.” Once the lights were turned back on, many other beautiful classical pieces by Central European composers like Antonín Dvořák followed. After a short break the boys returned to the stage in less formal attire – slacks, shirts, and ties – and began a lively, crowd-pleasing Hollywood medley, which included… Read More
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