It’s Time to Welcome Christmas 2016 at the Window on America Center in Lutsk!

For many people all around the world, Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year. It’s a time for families and friends to gather together, and for many Christians it is one of the holiest days of the year.

And for many Ukrainian people – the Window on America Center visitors - December 25 became a strong tradition to gather at the Center and celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Today December 21, 2015 we started celebration and about 20 pupils came to the Center to mark the holiday.

The present audience learned more about the Christmas Holiday in the USA and around the world, mainly the UK, France Australia etc,

  

Different activities were played.

Relaxing instrumental Christmas holiday music was enjoyed with a good company and friendly atmosphere.

The mood was really festive with carols and Christmas songs. : “Christmas is coming”, “White winter”, “Let It Snow”, and others.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to You all!

We wish You a wonderful and festive time with those you love!

Educational Advising Center „Osvita“ Provides Services to the Window on America Center in Lutsk Visitors!

On December 10, 2015 the students from Lesya Ukrainka Eastern European National University expanded their knowledge on Education USA and discussed the key points about issues related to international education and exchange opportunities.

The presentation devoted to admissions process to U.S. Universities was led by Andrew Hatalyak, the Director of OSVITA Educational Advising Center.

During the informative presentation the main emphasis was made on the following topics:

• the US system of education and the process of entering to universities and colleges in the USA,
• the possibility of receiving financial aid from universities, international organizations and private foundations,
• finding courses or curricula in universities and colleges in the United States of America;
• information about study materials for preparation for the tests, etc.

At the end of the meeting the present audience asked questions about education in the USA and got profound answers.

If You are interested in the topic of Education in the USA we recommend to come to the Window on America Center in Lutsk and use the resources we have on that topic.

A Trip to Salt Lake City!

U.S. Cities club with Window on America took a trip to Salt Lake City. 

Slang was taught, "This is the Place" Heritage Park, The Leonardo, The Tabernacle, Temple Square,Gilgal Sculpture Garden, The Grand America Hotel and other interesting places and things about Salt Lake City were discovered.

Ability not disability

Week of Persons with Disabilities was Held at the WOA Center in Lutsk.

People from many countries worldwide participate in various ways to promote the International Day of Pearsons with Disabilities.

This year the Window on America Center in Lutsk organized a paper show "Ability not Disability".

 

During the period of time from December 01 till December 13, 2013 the exhibit wil be displayed at the Center and aimed to:

•             show the skills, abilities, contributions and achievements of people with disability;

•             promote a positive image of people with disability.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually held on December 3 to focus on issues that affect people with disabilities worldwide. That is way right on that day the Window on America Center visitors were proposed to watch the documentary about life of people with disabilities in the United States and Ukraine made by Vadim Kastelli.

During these days the Window on America Center in Lutsk will unit people acknowledging the contributions, skills and achievements of people with disability.

The event worked to support and promote the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

 

New Group of English Language Teachers Became the Window on America Center in Lutsk Visitors!

Today on December 01, 2015 English language teachers were invited to explore the Window on America Center in Lutsk Resources designed to enhance knowledge of the United States of America.

The WOA Center staff talked about the Center, its resources, numerous programs, meetings and clubs. The main emphasis was made on the programs that help the people to practice their English with native speakers, mainly Clubs meetings led by Sam Abrams, the American Pearce Corps Volunteer in Lutsk.

During the meeting the present audience learned much that one could find in the center, its services, etc. 

We believe that the acquaintance with the WOA Center is the first step towards the future collaboration!