American Institute in Taiwan - Press Releases

Press Releases - 2011

Translation:
中文

Press Releases - 2011

AIT Offices to Close January 2 for Holiday

PR-1171E | Date: 12/27/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012, in observance of New Year's Day.
Taiwan Nominated to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program

PR-1170E | Date: 12/22/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan is very pleased to announce that Taiwan has been nominated for inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
AIT Offices to Close December 26 for Holiday

PR-1169E | Date: 12/19/2011 AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2011, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman to Visit Taiwan December 12-14

PR-1168E | Date: 12/07/2011 U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman will visit Taipei from December 12-14 as part of his trip to Asia.
U.S.-Kaohsiung Sister City Artists Participate in the 2011 Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival

PR-1167E | Date: 12/07/2011 AIT is pleased to sponsor the 2011 Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival December 10 to January 31.
U.S. Counter-Piracy Delegation Visits Taiwan

PR-1166E | Date: 12/02/2011 A delegation from the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense (including the U.S. Coast Guard) visited Taipei Dec. 1-2 for meetings with the Taiwan Authorities to discuss counter-piracy cooperation.
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah to Visit Taiwan December 1-2

PR-1165E | Date: 11/28/2011 Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, will visit Taipei December 1-2, at AIT's invitation. Biography of Dr. Rajiv Shah »
"American Footsteps in Taiwan" Tour Exhibit at National 228 Memorial Museum, November 26 - December 31

PR-1164E | Date: 11/25/2011 "American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980" tour exhibit will be on display at the National 228 Memorial Museum Nov. 26 - Dec. 31, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close November 24 for Holiday

PR-1163E | Date: 11/17/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on November 24, 2011, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
AIT Celebrates 2011 International Education Week on November 14-18

PR-1162E | Date: 11/10/2011 International Education Week will be held from November 14-18, 2011 In collaboration with the EducationUSA Advising Center. AIT will host many programs to promote the benefits of international education.
Travel to the U.S.A. U.S. Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei International Travel Fair

PR-1161E | Date: 11/08/2011 The USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei International Travel Fair will feature the States of Montana, Hawaii, and Alaska, the U.S. territory of Guam.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday

PR-1160E | Date: 11/04/2011 AIT offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2011, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
AIT's Role as a Good Neighbor in Neihu

PR-1159E | Date: 10/24/2011 A new stairway on land adjacent to AIT's New Office Compound site is complete and open for use by our neighbors and public.
U.S. Green Industry Companies to Feature Their Innovative Technologies in the USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taiwan International Green Industry Show

PR-1158E | Date: 10/24/2011 More than 10 U.S. companies will participate in the USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taiwan International Green Industry Show (TiGiS).
2011 U.S.-Taiwan Clean Energy Forum

PR-1157E | Date: 10/21/2011 AIT joins Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration and AmCham Taipei to present the 2011 U.S.-Taiwan Clean Energy Forum.
Virtual AIT World Launched October 18

PR-1156E | Date: 10/18/2011 AIT's Public Diplomacy Section launched the Virtual AIT World to share with the general public AIT's programs and exhibits online.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders

PR-1155E | Date: 10/12/2011 AIT's Kaohsiung Office will present a series of 15 mini English lessons for broadcast in the Kaohsiung MRT stations as a public service.
AIT Offices to Close October 10 for Holiday

PR-1154E | Date: 10/05/2011 AIT offices will be closed on October 10 in observance of Double Ten Day in Taiwan and Columbus Day in the United States.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Visits Taiwan

PR-1153E | Date: 10/03/2011 The U.S. Senior Official for APEC, Ambassador Kurt Tong, paid a brief visit to Taiwan on October 3.
"Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States" Exhibit Opens in Kaohsiung on October 6

PR-1152E | Date: 10/03/2011 AIT's Kaohsiung Office joins the National Sun Yat-sen University and the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in presenting the "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States" exhibit in Kaohsiung.
U.S. Delegation Visits Taiwan September 27-29

PR-1151E | Date: 09/30/2011 A delegation led Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Eric Altbach visited Taipei Sept. 27-29.
Discover Great American Food Workshop

PR-1150E | Date: 09/29/2011 AIT's Agricultural Trade Office will kick off a three-day workshop entitled "Discover Great American Food."
Fall American Craft Beer Promotion

PR-1149E | Date: 09/28/2011 The Agricultural Trade Office of AIT will launch an American craft beer promotion from October 1 to November 30 at the Diner.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Chiayi for Consular Services

PR-1148E | Date: 09/15/2011 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung office will be in Chiayi City on September 23 to provide consular services.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Suresh Kumar to Visit Taiwan

PR-1147E | Date: 09/09/2011 Suresh Kumar, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion of the U.S., will visit Taipei September 13-15.
Meet over 100 U.S. School Representatives in Taiwan This Fall

PR-1146E | Date: 09/09/2011 More than 100 representatives of U.S. colleges, universities and boarding schools will be in Taiwan this fall to introduce their educational institutions.
AIT Offices to Close September 12 for Holiday

PR-1145E | Date: 09/08/2011 AIT will be closed on September 12 in observance of Mid-autumn Festival.
"American Footsteps in Taiwan" Tour Exhibit in Taichung September 7 - October 18

PR-1144E | Date: 09/06/2011 AIT and partners are pleased to present the "American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980" tour exhibit in Taichung Sept. 7 to Oct. 18.
10th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days in Taipei Free Concert Call for Harmony for Humanity Commemorates 10th Anniversary of 9/11

PR-1143E | Date: 09/02/2011 AIT is pleased to co-sponsor the 2011 Daniel Pearl World Music Days, on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close September 5 for Holiday

PR-1142E | Date: 08/26/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011, in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
Gregory Harris Takes Position as Principal Commercial Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office

PR-1141E | Date: 8/15/2011 Gregory Harris assumed his duties as Principal Commercial Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan's Kaohsiung Branch Office on August 8, 2011.
Gary Oba Takes Position as Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office

PR-1140E | Date: 8/1/2011 Gary G. Oba assumed his duties as the Branch Chief of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office.
John Hartman Takes Position as Deputy Branch Chief of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office

PR-1139E | Date: 7/28/2011 John Hartman began his tenure as the Deputy Branch Chief and Economic and Consular Chief of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office in July.
Counter-Piracy Interdiction Report Shared with Ministry of Foreign Affairs

PR-1138E | Date: 7/24/2011 AIT provided Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a report on the investigation into the USS STEPHEN W. GROVESs counter-piracy interdiction of the Taiwan fishing vessel. »
"Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States" Workshop on July 25

PR-1137E | Date: 7/18/2011 AIT invites Dr. Michael Lestz, Chair of the History Department at Trinity College, as the keynote speaker at the workshop "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States."
"American Footsteps in Taiwan" Tour Exhibit in New Taipei City July 8 - August 21

PR-1136E | Date: 7/7/2011 The exhibit reflects the close personal ties forged between Americans and the people of Taiwan during a turbulent historical period in the key era of 1950 to 1980.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Visits Taiwan

PR-1135E | Date: 7/5/2011 The U.S. Senior Official for APEC, Ambassador Kurt Tong, on July 5 paid a brief visit to Taiwan to discuss APEC matters and issues related to U.S.-Taiwan economic relations.
"Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States" Exhibit Opens on July 4

PR-1134E | Date: 7/1/2011 AIT is pleased to join the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall to present "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States" exhibit July 4-July 30.
AIT Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan Co-organize "Preparing Your Leaders for the Human Age -- Leadership Evolution Center" Seminar

PR-1133E | Date: 6/30/2011 AIT's Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan will co-host a seminar on Preparing Your Leaders for the Human AgeLeadership Evolution Center on July 7.
AIT to Launch "America Week" on June 30 at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi

PR-1132E | Date: 6/29/2011 AIT's Commercial Section and Agricultural Trade Office will collaborate with Shin Kong Mitsukoshi to organize An America Week event to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day.
America Month Kicks-Off at Kaohsiung E-Da World on July 2

PR-1131E | Date: 6/29/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan's (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office and Agricultural Trade Office are pleased to organize this inaugural E-Da World America Month promotion of United States retail products, cuisine, and culture.
America Month Kicks-Off at Kaohsiung Dream Mall on June 30

PR-1130E | Date: 6/29/2011 In partnership with AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office, Agricultural Trade Office, and Formosa Cancer Foundation, Kaohsiung Dream Mall will host America Month June 30 - July 27.
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday

PR-1129E | Date: 6/27/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011, in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan June 26 -30

PR-1128E | Date: 6/24/2011 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will arrive in Taipei on June 26 and stay until June 30, 2011.
AIT American Cultural Center Director Ryan Roberts

PR-1127E | Date: 6/23/2011 Ryan Roberts took up duties as the Cultural Affairs Officer in the Public Diplomacy Section of AIT. He concurrently serves as Director of AIT's American Cultural Center.
USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei Food Show Invites Top Culinary Talents to Demonstrate Great American Food

PR-1126E | Date: 6/20/2011 AIT welcomes Taiwan food and agricultural product buyers to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei International Food Show from June 22 to 25.
AIT Offices to Close June 6 for Holiday

PR-1125E | Date: 6/03/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, June 6, 2011, in observance of the Dragon Boat Festival.
"American Footsteps in Taiwan" Tour Exhibit in Hsinchu June 8 - July 3

PR-1124E | Date: 6/02/2011 The exhibit reflects the close personal ties forged between Americans and the people of Taiwan during a turbulent historical period in the key era of 1950 to 1980.
AIT Offices to Close May 30 for Holiday

PR-1123E | Date: 5/24/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Services

PR-1122E | Date: 5/20/2011 Representatives of the AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will be in Taitung City on June 2, 2011 to provide consular services.
Outlook for Global Markets and Investment Strategies

PR-1121E | Date: 5/04/2011 The AIT Commercial Section and three asset management companies will hold an "Outlook for Global Markets and Investment Strategies" seminar.
Solo Exhibition by American Artist and Fulbright Grantee Craig Voligny Celebrates the Natural Beauty of Kenting

PR-1120E | Date: 4/22/2011 American artist and Fulbright Program grantee Craig Voligny will hold his exhibition "Meridians and Parallels: Painted Abstractions of the Kenting Reef" at the National Museum of Biology and Aquarium from April 22 to May 31.
AIT’s U.S.A. Pavilion at Secutech Expo 2011

PR-1119E | Date: 4/14/2011 The opening ceremony for the U.S.A. Pavilion at Secutech Expo 2011 will take place at Nankang Exhibition Hall at 11:00 a.m. on April 20.
Celebrated American Musicians to Perform in New Taipei City and Tainan

PR-1118E | Date: 4/08/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) sponsors free performances in Tainan and New Taipei City by the bass singer Kevin Maynor and the pianist Eric Olsen, who will present a concert that features 21 classic songs made famous by the performer and human rights activist Paul Robeson.
AIT Co-organizes the Third Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan

PR-1117E | Date: 4/08/2011 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce (NPIC), is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on Friday, April 15 in Kaohsiung City.
AIT to Present An "Evening of American Music" Concert

PR-1116E | Date: 4/01/2011 AIT Kaohsiung Branch will present an Evening of American Music with superb baritone Kevin Maynor and accomplished pianist Eric Olsen April 9.
"American Footsteps in Taiwan" Tour Exhibit in Taitung April 1 - May 29

PR-1115E | Date: 3/29/2011 AIT and partners present "American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980" tour exhibit at the National Museum of Prehistory in Taitung.
AIT Offices to Close April 4-5 for Holidays

PR-1114E | Date: 3/28/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in observance of Children's Day and Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan.
AIT Resuming Visa Services

PR-1113E | Date: 3/19/2011 On Monday March 21, 2011, AIT will resume routine visa services after closing for one day on March 18 to provide support to American citizens departing from Japan.
Temporary Suspension of Visa Services in Support of Evacuation of American Citizens from Japan

PR-1112E | Date: 3/17/2011 Temporary Suspension of Visa Services in Support of Evacuation of American Citizens from Japan
Dr. William Vocke Appointed Executive Director of Fulbright Academic Exchange Program Office in Taiwan

PR-1111E | Date: 3/15/2011 Dr. William Vocke has been appointed the executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, the administrative office of the Fulbright academic exchange program in Taiwan.
AIT to Present Importer of Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung Ying Chun Yan Business Dinner

PR-1110E | Date: 3/11/2011 AIT Director William A. Stanton will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based Pro Medical
Meet over 100 U.S. School Representatives in Taiwan This Spring

PR-1109E | Date: 3/04/2011 More than 100 representatives from U.S. schools, colleges and universities will be in Taiwan this spring to introduce their educational institutions to Taiwan students and parents.
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday

PR-1108E | Date: 2/23/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 28, 2011, in observance of Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan.
Megaports Initiative Completes Installation at Kaohsiung Harbor

PR-1107E | Date: 2/22/2011 AIT, the U.S. Department of Energy, Taiwan's Ministry of Finance and Directorate General of Customs will celebrate the completion of the installation of radiation detection equipment at Kaohsiung port.
AIT Offices to Close February 21 for Holiday

PR-1106E | Date: 2/16/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 21, 2011, in observance of Washington's Birthday.
AIT's U.S.A. Pavilion to Promote Hundreds of U.S. Publishers at TIBE 2011

PR-1105E | Date: 2/08/2011 AIT's Commercial Section and the Taipei Book Fair Foundation present the U.S.A. Pavilion at the Taipei International Book Exhibition 2011.
AIT Mourns Death of Ms. Nora Sun

PR-1104E | Date: 1/31/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan is saddened to note the passing of Nora Sun, a former U.S. diplomat, on January 29, 2011 in Taipei.
AIT Offices to Close February 2-7 for Holiday

PR-1103E | Date: 1/28/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Wednesday, February 2 through Monday, February 7, 2011, in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan January 23 - 26

PR-1102E | Date: 1/21/2011 Raymond F. Burghardt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will arrive in Taipei on Sunday, January 23, and stay until Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close January 17 for Holiday

PR-1101E | Date: 1/10/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, January 17, 2011, in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Translation:
中文