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2008-2009 U.S.
Fulbright-Gracía Robles Grantees Arrive in Mexico
Mexico City, August 27, 2008- “Today 80 students and professors
from across the United States began their Fulbright fellowships
in Mexico. They will spend this academic year based in cities
and towns across Mexico, where some of them will teach English,
some will work in Mexican companies, and some will study topics
ranging from history, to biology, to art. They will be based
in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Jalisco, the Yucatan, and
other parts of the country. No matter what their focus or
where they are located, all of them will learn much about
Mexico and teach Mexicans about the United States as well.”
Educational Exchanges
Are In Our Mutual Interest
June 13, 2008 - Garza: “Education is in the forefront of our
mutual interests- a direct and crucial link to the future
of both nations through the children and youth who will be
our next generations of leaders. Today I was pleased to accompany
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings on visits to an
elementary school and to meetings with Mexican government
education officials.”
Ambassador Garza offers
sampling of the “Hilos del cielo” book
December 12, 2007 – Garza: “This presentation of the Virgin of Guadalupe is artistically
woven into the fabric of a sacred vestment found in the Metropolitan Cathedral
in Mexico City. This is one of the many photographs of exquisite textiles
that are part of the book, Hilos del cielo a project
that I have been working on for the past two years.”
Ambassador
Presents “Hilos del Cielo” to First Lady
Margarita Zavala
November 30, 2007 – “This beautiful book documents
sacred vestments from the Sacristy of the Metropolitan Cathedral
in Mexico City, which for too long have been in storage
and out of the public view.... I hope this book is received
by the Mexican people with a token of my esteem and gratitude
for the blessings bestowed upon me during my time in Mexico.”
Leading Mexican Cultural Personalities to Attend the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference in New York City on January 21 – 24, 2006
Ambassador Garza: “Culture is the key to greater understanding between Americans and Mexicans. Through their participation in the Association of Arts Presenters Conference, leading cultural figures from both countries will share the techniques and ideas that will ultimately enable us to produce more meaningful and stimulating performances and works of art.”
Ambassador Garza Honors U.S.-Mexico Cultural and Education Exchange
November 17, 2005 - “The celebration of the 15th anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico Commission for Education and Cultural Exchange, COMEXUS, is every reason for celebration,” Ambassador Tony Garza said at the ceremony to commemorate the 15th anniversary of COMEXUS.
Jazz Quartet Thanks Mexico for Its Solidarity On Behalf of the American People
October 12, 2005 - “Despite the devastation in New Orleans, the spirit and resilience of this city are evident in its music. I am very pleased that the Tim Laughlin Quartet is bringing its own unique style of New Orleans jazz to show gratitude to our Mexican neighbors who so generously aided the victims of Hurricane Katrina.” Ambassador Tony Garza.
Ambassador Garza Announces New University Partnerships Between the United States and Mexico
June 29, 2005 – Garza: “The new academic partnerships that we are announcing today promote common goals in democracy, natural resources, rural development and public health in Mexico. These alliances will enhance the prosperity and global competitiveness of Mexico.”
Ambassador Garza Visits Centro de Arte y Cultura Circo Volador
June 14, 2005 - “What I’ve seen today at Circo Volador makes me believe that a visionary idea can become a new pattern for society,” said Ambassador Garza as he visited this non-profit organization that has operated out of an old cinema to provide cultural and educational activities for neighborhood youth, and which has been recognized by the Ashoka association of leading social entrepreneurs.
Ambassador Garza Travels to Merida, Yucatan Inaugurates Exhibit of Modern Sculpture
April 15, 2005 - Ambassador Garza traveled to Merida where he inaugurated an exhibition of contemporary sculpture; he also visited the Autonomous University of Yucatan, a recipient of a United States government-funded TIES partnership award; and, at the Hospital General Dr. Agustin O’Horan, Ambassador Garza donated microscopes to the tuberculosis laboratory.
Laura Bush honors two Mexican arts programs with “Coming Up Taller” Awards.
“Fostering creativity and promoting excellence in the arts can lead to continued achievement in a child’s life,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “These arts programs enrich students by promoting educational achievement and productive lives.” (12/13/04)
Ambassador Garza Promotes Educational Exchange
Embassy Celebrates International Education Week
"Educational exchange between Mexico and the U.S. builds high levels of cultural understanding and expertise between our two nations," said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. (11/15/04)
Ambassador Garza Celebrates Children's Art at Papalote Museum
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Tony Garza attended the inauguration of an exhibit of U.S. and Canadian children’s artwork entitled “This is My Mexico” at the Papalote Children’s Museum (11/04/04)
Ambassador Garza Receives Award from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) honored Ambassador Garza and other four prominent members of the Hispanic-American community for their academic, public policy and social advocacy achievements. (10/06/04)
Ambassador Garza Celebrates Recovery of Stolen Art
"Today Mexico welcomes home this beautiful 16th century altar piece as U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies stand together to celebrate a joint success,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. The U.S. government recovered the altar piece in New Mexico, shipped it to Mexico and turned it over the Federal Agency for Investigations. (09/28/04)
Ambassador Garza Showcases Contemporary Art
" I believe that art leads us by expanding our vision and views of the world. Artists lead and gradually the rest of society and governments follow," said Ambassador Garza. "I wanted the collection to reflect the dynamism and convergence of U.S.-Mexican relations. I feel the outstanding works on display do just that." (06/01/04)
Wynton Marsalis offers concert for Mexican young people
Composed of some of the finest Jazz soloists and ensemble players today, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra performed in front of the Mexico City Cathedral. Led by Wynton Marsalis, the LCJO visited Mexico to offer a series of concerts for the Mexico City Historical Center Festival, and his participation was co-sponsored by the Department of State’s CultureConnect Program and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. (03/19/04)
Ambassador Garza signs collaborative agreement with National Autonomous University
“Today, through the signing of this accord, we formalize our collaboration with UNAM invoking the multidisciplinary and visionary spirit of Henry David Thoreau,” said Ambassador Garza. (03/08/04)
Ambassador Garza Donates Children's Books to the University of Guadalajara.
“These books will improve the understanding of the United States among Guadalajara’s youngest citizens while fostering a love of reading and libraries.” (01/21/04)
JOINT COMMUNIQUE
ON CULTURAL COOPERATION | | Adair Margo, head of the U.S. President's Committee on Arts and Humanities, left, and Sari Bermúdez, head of Mexico's National Council for Culture and the Arts, right, sign the Joint Communiqué on Cultural Cooperation at the conclusion of their meeting "to affirm their shared commitment to bi-national cultural cooperation" in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 22, 2003. |
During International Education Week 2004 the Public Affairs Service of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico received the first recognition given by AMPEI (the Mexican Association for International Education) to acknowledge the active and sustained support PAS has given both to AMPEI and to international education in general. | The Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has been selected as the recipient of the 2002 International Public Service Excellence Award of the Public Employees Roundtable.
The award was granted in recognition of the four-year effort begun in 1998 to strengthen Mexican public administration by facilitating faculty and practitioner exchanges, supporting professional associations and conferences, and distributing teaching materials. Participants represented all major political parties, a variety of universities, and wide geographic spread. As a result of these efforts, U.S. consultants are now regularly invited to work with high-level officials of all branches of the Mexican Government. |
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