2006 press releases

U.S. Embassy Opens U.S. University Fair: America Open and Welcoming to Lebanese Students

February 21, 2006

The U.S. Embassy invites Lebanese students and their parents to learn more about America’s outstanding colleges and universities at a university recruitment fair, Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at the Movenpick Hotel (Raouche), from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Organized by the U.S. Education Group (USEG), the fair is free of change and offers those interested in study in the U.S. the opportunity to meet with representatives of 20 different American colleges and universities. The event, co-sponsored by AMIDEAST, is open to the public. The U.S. remains open and welcoming to foreign students, and supports the USEG university fair as avenue to promote and encourage foreign students to take advantage of America’s outstanding educational institutions.

The educational institutions represented at the university fair reflect the diversity of options available in the United States, including big public universities and small private colleges. Some are located in large cities, others in small towns or rural areas. The institutions offer hundreds of diverse degree program options. All share a common goal of recruiting Lebanese students to study on their campuses. Both university recruiters and U.S. Embassy representatives will be available to answer questions about programs and services, as well as financial aid opportunities, the admission process, and student visas.

The following U.S. educational institutions will be present at the Movenpick Hotel, Tuesday, February 21, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.:
• American Intercontinental University
• Central Missouri State University
• Fairleigh Dickenson University
Foothill & De Anza Colleges
• Graceland University
• Johnson & Wales University
• Oklahoma City University
• Pace University
• Pennsylvania State University
• Pierce College
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Southern New Hampshire University
• Saint Louis University
• University of Akron
• University of Bridgeport
• University of Central Florida
• University of Missouri – Saint Louis
• University of Montana – Missoula
• Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Wichita State University

For more information contact AMIDEAST at (01) 989-901 or www.amideast.org. AMIDEAST is located in central Beirut at: Baazerkan Building, 1st Floor, Riad El Solh Street, Nijmeh Square