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Apr 23, 2012
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Atlanta Current Events
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Dear Friends of the German Consulate General, Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter "Atlanta Current Events"! Every month we will keep you connected to the latest happenings in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi. Be the first to know about upcoming celebrations, performances, exhibitions and discussions. Stay informed about the latest news related to Germany and the German-Americans in the Southeast. We also encourage you to shine the spotlight on your community by submitting stories and events from your area. Enjoy our newsletter - we welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing you at one of our events!
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In this issue
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Jon Valentine Receives Boltzius Award
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Jon Valentine, Program Manager for World Languages and Global Initiatives at the Georgia Department of Education, was honored by Consul General Lutz Görgens as the second recipient of the Boltzius Award for his excellent work in promoting German language and culture.
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New Honorary Consul in Mississippi
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Consul General Lutz Görgens installed a new Honorary Consul to Mississippi, Mr. Peyton Prospere, a lawyer with the firm of Watkins & Eager PLLC in Jackson. He serves as only the second Honorary Consul for Germany in Mississippi.
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University of South Carolina Upstate and Landshut University Sign Co-operation Agreement
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The University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC and Landshut University in Landshut, Germany signed a co-operation agreement this spring. International business majors from both universities will be able to spend several semesters at the other institution.
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Solar Solutions Conference, Memphis TN
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The Solar Solutions Conference hosted by the Tennessee Solar Institute and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in Memphis TN on April 10-11, 2012 offered a high level program of national speakers, regional experts, industry updates, technology innovations and networking opportunities. It attracted more than 500 participants. An international perspective presented by Mr. Klaus Hoppe from Freiburg was made possible by the Transatlantic Climate Bridge Initiative.
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Piano Recital with Pianist Jürg Hanselmann
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The Goethe-Zentrum of Atlanta and Dr. Bruce Allen, the Honorary Consul of the Principality of Liechtenstein, are pleased to welcome the Liechtenstein/Swiss pianist and composer Jürg Hanselmann.
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Support the German Team at the Atlanta Champions League Event
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Join us as teams of Atlanta’s most passionate soccer fans represent Bayern München, Real Madrid, Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, Arsenal, and AC Milan to battle it out for the title of the Atlanta Champions League.
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100 Years of Von Braun: His American Journey
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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL presents “100 Years of Von Braun: His American Journey” – an awe-inspiring exhibit showcasing the life of Dr. Wernher von Braun, in honor of his 100th birthday on March 23rd, 2012.
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3rd German Language Breakfast at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
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The German Cultural Center Atlanta invites you to the third German Language Breakfast with a taste of German(y).
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Atlanta Current Events is a publication of the German Consulate General in Atlanta.
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