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Celebrating the life of Benny Luke Jr. (1942-2013)

The U.S. Embassy in Paris continues its month-long celebration of Black History Month with a commemoration of the incredible life of Benny Luke Jr., as well as a tribute to the inestimable cultural contributions of African American expatriates in France. Born in Los Angeles in 1939, Benny Luke enlisted in the U.S. Navy until his ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 1 January, 2014 | Topics: Events

University Chemistry Research Cluster Inauguration

APP Rennes were special guests at the inauguration of a new company incubator at the prestigious Graduate School of Chemistry. The event gathered a number of high-level political figures, including Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian, the Regional Superintendent of Schools, and the Regional Prefect.

By U.S. Mission to France | 1 January, 2014 | Topics: Events

AEIF 2016

Embassy Paris is excited to announce the opening of the 2016 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund competition! Alumni teams submit project proposals though the International Exchange Alumni website ( https://alumni.state.gov/aeif ) and compete to win awards of up to $25,000. A short time in the future in a community very close to you… Gather your teams and start thinking about innovative solutions for common challenges in your community to prepare ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 1 January, 2014 | Topics: Alumni

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Toulouse

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born and grew up in Atlanta, sister city of Toulouse. A major figure in American history, Dr. King has also become a symbol of a unique friendship uniting Toulouse and the United States. Athough he never visited Toulouse, it was a fellow civil rights pioneer and family friend of Dr. ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 22 January, 2011 | Topics: Featured Event, History, Toulouse

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