June 2009
Consul General is Chief Guest at ExNoRa Launch
U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participated in the launch of the ExNoRa Environmental Standard Organization (EESO), which aims to provide practical solutions to reduce carbon footprints.
Living Legend Stevie Wonder’s Music – Signed, Sealed and Delivered
More than 800 enthusiastic audience members sang and danced along with the performers as they belted out more than 25 of Stevie Wonder’s best known songs at a concert on Saturday, June 27, 2009 evening at The Music Academy, Chennai.
Projects Provide Better Learning for Comprehensive Understanding of Principles
Consular Officer Frank Talluto served as judge in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) regional competition in Chennai on June 25. SIFE is an international non-governmental organization to encourage young students to come up with business ideas.
A Tribute to Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed & Delivered
A collection of sensational Indian musicians and recording artists brought together by the U.S. Consulate General-Chennai and The Exodus will perform to honor American music legend, Stevie Wonder, in a special tribute concert this Saturday, June 27, 2009.
An Oscar Evening in Chennai
Chennai’s Oscar film festival got off to a glittering start as flashing lights and a red carpet welcomed elegantly dressed invitees to the inauguration event at the South India Film Chambers on June 22, 2009 evening.
“Access” Certificates for Non-Elite Students
The U.S. Consulate General-Chennai celebrated two graduation ceremonies recently at two “Access” program sites in Chennai – Anjuman Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Home for Poor Boys at Madrasa-I-Azam.
Consulate General Marks LGBT Pride Month
“Equal Rights for All,” without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity, is the theme of the Consulate General’s celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.
American Library Marks Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
The month of June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, a time to rededicate ourselves to the elimination of violence and discrimination against people based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Discussion on Waste Management Efforts
“No waste is really waste” – this was the message that rang out loud clear at the World Environment Day discussion on “Urban Solid Waste Management” jointly organized by the U.S. Consulate General - Chennai and ExNoRa International at Loyola College.
Presentation on U.S and Indian Youth Policies
Consular Officer Mark Mishkin addressed about 40 post-graduate students at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development on June 3, 2009.