The Library of Congress Asian Division and its Friends Society (ADFS) cordially invite you to the inaugural program of the Ambassadors Lecture Series on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 5:30pm-7:00pm, with a reception to follow, at the Library of Congress.
THEME: The theme for the first event is International Commerce and Cross-Border Economic Development.
FORMAT: This program will involve the Ambassador of Singapore to the U.S., the Honorable Chan Heng Chee, who will interact with a panel composed of other Asian nations’ ambassadors to the U.S. Also invited is the Honorable Gary Locke, Secretary of Commerce.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Ambassadors Lecture Series is to focus attention on bringing broader awareness of the Library’s comprehensive collections, exceptional services, and global expertise to the Asian diplomatic, commercial, and research communities. It is our goal to open the lines of communication on important matters affecting the US and Asian region relationship.
AUDIENCE: The topics that will be addressed will attract individuals and groups who ordinarily might not come to the Library. This program welcomes participation from members of Congress, the US government, the private sector, think-tanks, NGOs, academia, and others in the DC community.
REGISTRATION: The program is free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, pre-registration is required. Registration and other details will be forthcoming.
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT: ADFS seeks your contributions and support. For more information, visit www.lcasianfriends.org or contact Dr. Anchi Hoh, Chief Executive Director, at adia@loc.gov or 202-707-5673.
The Asian Division Friends Society (ADFS) assists the Asian Division to make its comprehensive collections available for use by the broadest possible audiences-locally, nationally, and internationally. ADFS promotes the Asian Division through its outreach and sponsored programs and advances the services of the Asian Division through community programs that augment the Library’s Asian collections and the recently established Asian American Pacific Islander archive.
