US Ambassador Carlson visits American Corner – Dumaguete at SU Library, sits down with students
Her Excellency United States Ambassador MaryKay Loss Carlson led the relaunch of the American Corner – Dumaguete (AC) on May 30, 2025, inside the newly renovated Robert B. and Metta J. °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Library.
While the AC has been part of °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ since 2003, this relaunch celebrated not only the upgraded facilities but also the enduring partnership between the U.S. and the Philippines.
Ambassador Carlson emphasized °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’s roots in American philanthropy and praised the AC’s role in shaping Filipino leaders through cultural exchange, knowledge sharing, and skill-building initiatives.
°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann underscored the AC’s value as a space of engagement, global awareness, and civic learning, noting its significance in nurturing shared democratic ideals.
The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a student roundtable discussion with Ambassador Carlson. As part of the U.S. Embassy’s global network of American Spaces, the AC remains a dynamic hub inviting students, educators, and community members to explore American culture and values, participate in enriching programs, and strengthen cross-cultural ties.
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