October-November 2012Bulletin

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October 12Super 8 (2011)Starring: Elle Fanning, AJMichalka and Kyle ChandlerDuring the summer of1979, a group of friendswitness a train crash andinvestigate subsequentunexplained events in theirsmall town.

October 26Wrath of the Titans(2012)Starring: Sam Worthington,Liam Neeson and RosamundPikePerseus braves the treacher-ous underworld to rescue hisfather, Zeus, captured by hisson, Ares, and brother Hadeswho unleash the ancientTitans upon the world.

November 16Primary Colors(1998) Nominated for OscarStarring: John Travolta, EmmaThompson and Kathy BatesA man joins the politicalcampaign of a smooth-opera-tor candidate for president ofthe USA.

November 9Thirteen Days (2000)Starring: Kevin Costner,Bruce Greenwood andShawn DriscollA dramatization of PresidentKennedy's administration'sstruggle to contain theCuban Missile Crisis inOctober of 1962.

November 30Head of State (2006)Starring: Alison Lohman, TimMcGraw and Maria BelloYoung Katy claims a wildhorse as her own -- an effortto prove to her father that sheis capable of one day takingover the family ranch.

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S October 5Ghost Rider: Spiritof Vengeance (2011)Starring: Nicolas Cage, CiaránHinds and Idris ElbaAs Johnny Blaze hides out inEastern Europe, he is calledupon to stop the devil, who istrying to take human form.

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OCTOBEROctober 19Underworld:Awakening (2012)Starring: Kate Beckinsale,Michael Ealy and India EisleyWhen human forces discoverthe existence of the Vampireand Lycan clans, a war toeradicate both species commences. The vampirewarrioress Selene leads thebattle against humankind.

* Unless otherwise mentioned, all programs will take place at theAmerican Center, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg.

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November 2The Ides of March (2011) Nominated for Oscar Starring: Paul Giamatti,George Clooney andPhilip Seymour HoffmanAn idealistic staffer for a newpresidential candidate gets acrash course on dirty politicsduring his stint on thecampaign trail.

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Tuesday, October 910:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Business leadershipand Marketing by Story Telling with Deepti Pant Founder Director, Ralibha Innovations; Chief Mentor, Truth SchoolDeepti Pant is trained in Design Management and User Researchfrom National Institute of Design. She has about two decades ofprofessional experience in the field of Design research andfilmmaking. In her career as design strategist and forecaster, sheconducted research and innovation assignments with top of the linecompanies like Samsung, Volkswagen, Colgate Palmolive, LGmobile phones, Pl constructions, P&G Singapore etc.

Tuesday, November 610:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A PR workshop for smallbusinesses with Kanika Mathur President, DigitasAs co-founder of Solutions -- Digitas, Southeast Asia andIndia's leading marketing services company, Kanika hasnavigated the marketing landscape of Southeast Asia,creating an amazing portfolio of work along the way. Withmore than 275 employees, her team consistently deliversdirect and interactive services to clients such as Intel, SonyEricsson, Cisco, P&G, Pepsi, Aviva and Philips.

To confirm participation, please e-mail:info@bizdivas.in

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Arena Stage Tuesday-Wednesday,October 16-17Arena Stage, a theater group from Washington, DC, willconduct two community engagement workshops at theAmerican Center on October 16th and 17th: one for youthages 13-18 and one for local theater NGOs. For more information, please contact 2347 2276

October is Breast CancerAwareness Month! Did you know? - a recent study of breast cancer risk inIndia revealed that 1 in 28 women develop breast cancerduring their lifetime. The good news is that breastcancer can be treated. Awareness, self examination,early detection can help you!!

“Show you care, be aware” learn more about self examination and breast cancer, please visit these websites: http://abcf.orghttp://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BreastSelfAwareness.html

WE CARE--throughout the month of October the American Center, incollaboration withCansupport, will be organizingawareness campaigns for women in three slum areas inDelhi- Kanak Durga Camp (Sector 12 R.K. Puram);Vivekanad Camp (Chanakyapuri); and Seelampur Basti.

Wear PINK to show you care—we will be in PINK on October 11—join us!!

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Wednesday, November 21The American Center in association with Merriam-Webster andQuizcraft present the annual Spelling Bee for 9th, 10th and 11thgraders. Preliminary rounds will be held in New Delhi with the finalto be held in early 2013 at the American Center.

For more information, please call 2347 2290

Spotlight onU.S.ElectionsWednesday- Thursday, October 3-410:00 a.m.The American Center invites schools students to learnmore about the participatory nature of democracy andhow it works in the United States. Come hear the lateston the U.S. Presidential elections from an Americandiplomat.

To register your school, please contact 2347 2289 or e-mail: amcenternd@state.gov

Save-a-dateWednesday,November 78:30 a.m. Watch the results of the 2012 PresidentialElection together with the U.S. Embassycommunity . Check the American CenterFacebook page for more details soon!

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Guidebook for the scientific traveler. Visiting physics and chemistry sitesacross AmericaBy Duane S. NickellRutgers University Press, ©2010Brainiacs, start your engines and fasten your seatbelts. You are on your way to a top-secret U.S. gov-ernment lab that was once a key site for the develop-ment of nuclear weapons and nuclear fusion technolo-gy. In this physics- and chemistry-themed trip, youwill visit the locations that helped shape our modernworld. You will also be meeting some of the world’sgreat physicists, engineers, and chemists. HappyJourney!

Animating space: from Mickey to Wall-EBy J.P. TelotteUniversity Press of Kentucky, ©2010Ever thought about the challenges animators confront increating animations that work so smoothly you don’teven realize that they never existed! Explore how theanimators create the microcosm of life. Telotte focuseson American animation and offers a unique history ofanimation and examines innovations that elevated thismedium from a novelty to a fully realized art form.

Watching the traffic go by: transportation and isolation in urbanAmericaBy Paul Mason FotschUniversity of Texas Press, ©2007What were they thinking??? What did the twentieth-century city planners had in mind planning for thegrowth of American cities! This interdisciplinarystudy shows how the urban infrastructure developedand shaped American culture. It focuses on the nar-ratives that continue to support automobile-centeredurban America and exposes the ugly side of trans-portation politics through the lens of popular culture.Were they right?

The hip hop generation:young Blacks and the crisis in AfricanAmerican cultureBy Bakari KitwanaBasic Civitas Books, ©2002Kitwana defines the hip-hop generation as blackAmericans born between 1965 and 1984 and offersa sobering look at this generation’s disproportionateincarceration and unemployment rates, as well asthe collapse of its gender relation. He argues thatthe historical significance of the hip-hop generationis tremendous and is more than just music, breakdance, graffiti, dj- ing, and style.

Bold endeavors:how our government built America andwhy it must rebuild nowBy Felix RohatynSimon & Schuster, ©2009What do Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt,Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Eisenhower have in com-mon? They all had will, steadiness, and politicalacumen to make bold decisions that were oftenunpopular but visionary—decisions that shapedAmerica’s destiny. Sounds inspirational? Pick upthis riveting historical narrative that takes youonboard an absorbing journey through ten large andtransformative events in American history.

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Explore America

Library open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Monday through Saturday

Tuesday, October 9

2.30 p.m.BRING YOUR OWN BOOK (BYOB) and tell us why you read it and inspire others!

Tuesday, November 20

2.30 p.m.Saga of the Sioux by Dwight Jon Zimmerman

Focusing on the Sioux nation as representa-tive of the entire Native American story, thismeticulously researched account allows thegreat chiefs and warriors to speak for them-

selves about what happened to the Siouxfrom 1860 to the Massacre of Wounded Knee

in 1891.Anyone who wishes to participate in

Readerville online may share their thoughtsand post comments on the book at

http://www.facebook.com/americancenternewdelhi/events

Limited copies of the book are available forborrowing at the American Library.

For more information, please contact 2347 2294.

ReadervilleBookClub

Readerville, the American Center Book Clubis a free discussion group where we read

and discuss new American writing.

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An hour of fun filled story time for children 7-12years old. Storytime introduces young children tobooks and the library through fun activities.

Saturday, October 13: Celebrating the Girl Child

Saturday, November 24: Thanksgiving Day Special

For more information,please contact

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Library Director: 2347-2112/2111Reference Desk: 2347-2115/2116Circulation Desk: 2347-2119Fax: 2332-9499E-mail: libdel@state.govhttp://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/americanlibrary.html

The American Library is now providing on-line reference services! http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/americanlibrary.htmlCheck out our catalogue on-line!http://amlibindia.state.gov

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October 13 andNovember 102:00 p.m.A platform for startups in the National Capital Region,entrepreneurs from the U.S. and India showcase theirproducts to a community of peers and media, and learnabout building a business.To participate, register @http://www.startupsaturday.in

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Friday, October 5and November 2

4:30-5:30 p.m.You are invited to an open dialogue with a

group of diplomats from the AmericanEmbassy. This is your chance to learn

more about American culture, educationand the role of the American Embassy

here in New Delhi.

Please join us for a cup of chai and a lively conversation.

LIMITED SPACE –first 30 will be admitted.

For more information, please contact 2347 2276.

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Friday 2 Discussion: TGIF Chat with the DiplomatFriday Flick: The Ides of March

Tuesday 6 Biz Divas Delhi Chapter Monthly meetingWednesday 7 Seminar: How to Navigate the US

University ApplicationSpecial Event: US Presidential ElectionResult morning

Friday 9 Friday Flick: Thirteen DaysSaturday 10 Startup SaturdayFriday 16 Friday Flick: Primary ColorsTuesday 20 Readerville Book Club Discussion:

Saga of the SiouxSaturday 24 Storytime @Library:

Celebrating the Girl ChildFriday 30 Friday Flick: Head of State

Wednesday 3 Seminar: How to Craft a Winning college essay

Wednesday-Friday 3-4 Spotlight on U.S. Elections

Friday 5 Discussion: TGIF Chat with the DiplomatFriday Flick: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Tuesday 9 Readerville Book Club Discussion

Biz Divas Delhi Chapter Monthly meeting

Thursday 11 Special Event: Breast Cancer Awareness - Wear Pink Day

Special Event: Pecha Kucha Night

Friday 12 Friday Flick: Super 8

Saturday 13 Storytime@Library: Celebrating the Girl Child

Startup Saturday

Tuesday-Wednesday 16-17 Theater workshop: Arena Stage

Wednesday 17 Seminar: Digital Networks For US HigherEducation Application

Friday 19 Friday Flick: Underworld: Awakening

Friday 26 Friday Flick: Wrath of Titans

October 3 SoP : How to Craft A

Winning One The SoP is a reflection of one’s self and forms anintegral part of the application. Get tips on how towrite an effective SoP, how to structure one anderrors to avoid.

October 17Digital NetworksFor U.S. Higher EducationApplicationLearn how social networks, digital pres-ence and your online conversations canmake or break your application to U.S.higher education institutions. Takeaway the clear Dos and Don’ts asyou navigate the internet!

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Now offered twice a month on alternate

Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.Q&A with an American visa officer.

For more information, please contact 2347 2123.

November 7How to Navigatethe U.S. University ApplicationGetting together all the components of an application can be adaunting task. Attend this session to put your best foot forwardand learn how to go about your university applications.

November 21Submitting your Application:

The Final TouchThis session covers the significant components and the lastminute touches that can enhance your university application.

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Seminars on Studying in the U.S.

NovemberOctoberDay Date ProgramSpeakers

from the worlds of policy, arts, education, andsocial activism, to name a few –share theirinsights.

Thursday, October 116:30 p.m.

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