Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate Surabaya
Evenr: There is a demonstration scheduled proximate to the U.S. Consulate Surabaya on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am.
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Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia
Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia (09 February 2023) Location: Mount Karangetang, Siau Island, Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Event: Volcanic lava flow and increased seismic activity from the active volcano Mount Karangetang. Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level in this area to level 3 on a four-point warning scale with …
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CARAT Indonesia 2022 Kicks off with Indonesian and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
SURABAYA – The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2022 on December 7 with the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) and Marine Corps (KORMAR RI) in Surabaya. Lasting through December 21, the CARAT Indonesia joint, bilateral maritime exercise will take place both onshore in Surabaya and in the Java Sea.
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel J. Kritenbrink Discusses U.S.-Indonesia Partnership, COVID-19 Vaccines, and Music in “CurioUS” Video Podcast
SURABAYA – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink is the guest in the tenth episode of the “CurioUS” video podcast which can be watched on the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya’s YouTube channel ( bit.ly/CurioUS_Episode10 ). The episode premiered on January 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM. CurioUS is …
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United States and Indonesia Commit to Advance Democracy and Social Justice Globally Through Bali Democracy Forum and Summit for Democracy
BALI – On December 9, 2021, the United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and United States Ambassador to Indonesia Sung Y. Kim delivered remarks at the 14th annual Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) in Nusa Dua, Bali. The topic of the 2021 BDF, “Democracy for Humanity: Advancing Economic and Social Justice during the Pandemic,” …
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Ambassador Kim Shares Role as Ambassador, Hobbies, and Life in America during “CurioUS” Video Podcast Series
SURABAYA – U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Sung Y. Kim is the guest in the ninth episode of the “CurioUS” video podcast which can be watched on the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya’s YouTube channel ( bit.ly/CurioUS_Episode9 ). The episode premiered on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. CurioUS is a video podcast series from the …
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U.S., Indonesia Commence Bilateral Maritime Exercise CARAT Indonesia
SURABAYA, Indonesia – Military personnel from the United States and Indonesia kicked off Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia on November 1 in Surabaya. The 11-day engagement focuses on the full spectrum of naval capabilities and features cooperative evolutions that highlight the ability of U.S. and Indonesia to work together towards the common goal …
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Women Leaders from U.S. Private Sector and Government Empower Students to Succeed as Part of the Competitive 21st Century Workforce
(Surabaya, Indonesia) – On March 10, U.S. Consulate General Surabaya collaborated with the University Ciputra Surabaya and Cargill in Indonesia to elevate the importance of women empowerment and in learning, labor, and leadership as part of Indonesia’s 21st century workforce development. Held in conjunction with International Women History Month, the event gathered over 00 students …
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Women’s History Month: Activists Speak at MyAmerica Surabaya to Promote Rights for Women and Children
(Surabaya, Indonesia) — On March 5, 2020, MyAmerica Surabaya and the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, celebrated Women’s History Month with a facilitated discussion about women and children’s rights. Acting Consul General Angie Mizeur opened the program and three alumni from U.S. government sponsored exchange programs led the discussion for more than 200 participants who attended …
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Planning a Study in the United States Made Easy: A New EducationUSA Advising Center Opens at American Corner UNAIR
SURABAYA — On November 8, 2019, United States Consul General in Surabaya, Mark McGovern, and Vice Rector of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Prof. Dr. Djoko Santoso, Ph.D D,K0GH., FINASIM, opened a new EducationUSA advising center at the American Corner located in the Library of UNAIR Campus B. “The new the EducationUSA advising center at the American Corner …
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United States Consulate General Surabaya Launches Overseas Security Advisory Council and First Responders Training in Nusa Dua, Bali
On April 29-30, 2019, the United States Consulate General Surabaya inaugurated the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Bali chapter. Consul General Mark McGovern and U.S. Mission to Indonesia Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Brendan Murray opened the event, which was attended by over 60 General Managers and Security Directors from OSAC member hotels, as well …
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Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia
Location: Bali, Indonesia. Event: Mt. Agung, an active volcano in East Bali, is currently emitting ash. As of June 29, the ash cloud has closed the Bali airport until 07:00 p.m. local time. The airport on the neighboring island of Lombok is currently open, and the port in Gilimanuk in West Bali serving ferries to …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia (June 7, 2018) Location: The announced gathering point is the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya; Jalan Citra Raya, No. 2 Event: Members from the group KUMAIL (Komite Umat Islam Anti-Amerika-Israel) have scheduled demonstrations on Friday, June 8, 2018, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Actions to Take: …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following locations in Surabaya: U.S. Consulate General Surabaya; Jalan Citra Raya, No. 2 Disnakertransduk Jatim (East Java Office of Labor and Transmigration); Jalan Dukuk Menanggal, No. 124-126 East Java Governor’s Office; Jalan Pahlawan, No. 110 Event: Members of various labor organizations have scheduled demonstrations …
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Ambassador Donovan Highlights “Partnerships Across the Oceans” on a Visit to Surabaya
United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Joseph R. Donovan Jr., traveled to East Java from 8-9 May, where he highlighted the strong ties between the United States and Eastern Indonesia. During his visit, he attended the opening of the new Peace Corps office, met with alumni of United States Government-sponsored exchange programs, toured the Cheng Hoo …
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MCC Compact Celebrates US-Indonesia Partnerships to Promote Economic Growth, Better Health, Strengthened Government Services for Indonesians in NTB
Surabaya – A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) joined United States Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. in Lombok to mark the closure of MCC’s compact with the Government of Indonesia. Ambassador Donovan and the MCC delegation, led by Vice President and Secretary of the MCC Board Jeanne Hauch and …
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Ambassador Donovan Reaffirms Commitment to U.S.- Indonesian Strategic Partnership in North Sulawesi
United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Joseph R. Donovan Jr., concluded his recent trip to North Sulawesi where he demonstrated the U.S.’ ongoing commitment to the U.S.-Indonesian Strategic Partnership across all segments of Indonesian society, including through military-to-military engagement, promoting commercial ties, educational exchanges, and expanded trade ties. While in Manado, Ambassador Donovan participated in the …
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Ambassador Donovan Promotes U.S.-Indonesian Economic, Strategic and People-to-People Ties in South Sulawesi
United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Joseph R. Donovan Jr. completed his first visit to South Sulawesi, highlighting the continuing strength of the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership. During his two-day visit to Makassar, he met with South Sulawesi Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo, toured the Mars Sybioscience Facility, PLN (Perusahan Listrik Negara) Dispatch Center, and met with alumni …
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Scheduled Near the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya
Reports indicate that approximately 500 protesters may hold a demonstration near the U.S. Consulate General on Friday, December 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to protest the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Following the demonstration at the U.S. Consulate General, the group plans to proceed to the Grahadi Building in …
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Scheduled Near the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya
Police contacts have informed the U.S. Consulate General of a planned demonstration on Tuesday, December 19, of up to 1000 members of a coalition of student groups to protest the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The group will gather at the Surabaya Zoo from 10:00 a.m. and is expected to arrive …
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Thanksgiving is a Time to Celebrate Tolerance and Diversity
SURABAYA – To celebrate Thanksgiving, Consul General Heather Variava and her team visited a variety of houses of worship, and religious communities in Surabaya. These visits highlighted the tolerance and diversity of Eastern Indonesia, and also showed the similarities between the United States and Indonesia. “Just as the United States is a country made up …
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Mt. Agung Alert Level Reduced
Update: The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya informs U.S. citizens that on October 29 the Indonesian government downgraded the alert level for Mt. Agung, an active volcano in East Bali, from Level 4 to Level 3 due to a sustained decrease in the volcano’s seismic activity. The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation …
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Mt. Agung at Highest Alert
Update: The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya alerts U.S. citizens that Mt. Agung, an active volcano in East Bali, is at its highest alert level, and continues to show increased volcanic activity. On September 22, the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (CVGHM) raised the volcano’s alert level from Level 3 to Level …
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Mt. Agung Volcanic Activity
The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya alerts U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to Indonesia that Mt. Agung, an active volcano in East Bali, Karangasem Regency, has shown recent increased volcanic activity. On September 18, the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (CVGHM) raised the volcano’s alert level from Level 2 (Watch) to …
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Bringing the U.S. & Indonesia Closer Through Education & Volunteerism
Central government as well as East Java and West Java government officials joined the Ambassador June 1 to swear-in 68 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Kediri, the largest batch of volunteers in Indonesia to date. The Ambassador deputized the volunteers to be US ambassadors to their host communities, building personal ties between the United States …
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Consul General Heather Variava Opens EducationUSA Fair in Surabaya
On February 22, U.S. Consul General, Heather Variava opened the fair in Surabaya and welcomed 1,200 students and parents, highlighting eastern Indonesia as a region that has students with a growing interest in studying in the United States and expressed the hope that the fair would also allow U.S. universities to learn about the potential …
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Consul General Heather Variava and Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy Judith Moon Celebrate Thanksgiving
On November 23, 2015 Consul General Heather Variava and Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy Judith Moon celebrated Thanksgiving with journalists in Surabaya. Each year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends on Thursday, November 26th. For the Thanksgiving Dinner CG Variava and PAO Moon held a cooking demonstration. CG Variava was glad that the journalists …
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Consul General attends Access Graduation in Madura and Bima
U.S. Consul General Surabaya and PAS attended two Access graduations in Bangkalan, Madura on November 14 and Bima, Sumbawa on November 17. A total of approximately 150 students in the two cities graduated from the two-year English Access Micro-Scholarship Program, a part of the Regional English Language Office (RELO). CG Variava gave remarks and handed …
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Ambassador Robert O. Blake, the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, and U.S. Consul General Heather Variava visited Ambon
Ambassador Robert O. Blake, the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, and U.S. Consul General Heather Variava visited Ambon, Maluku for the first time September 4 – 7, 2015. On September 6-7, 2015, Ambassador Blake, the Consul General and other dignitaries joined the leaders of Ambon and Maluku at celebrations to commemorate Ambon’s 440th anniversary. “I am …
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U.S. Consulate Hosts 2015 Halal Bihalal Open House for Eastern Indonesian Guests
The U.S. Consulate General hosted a Halal Bihalal open house by Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate on July 23, 2015. The Halal Bihalal, hosted at Mr. Monserrate’s home, featured guests from Jawa Timur, including representatives from government, civil society, religious institutions, and academics. This was the last event and also farewell for the Consul General.
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U.S. Consulate General Celebrates 2015 Independence Day in Makassar
Ambassador Robert O. Blake, the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, and U.S. Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate hosted U.S. Consulate General Surabaya’s Independence Day celebration in Makassar on May 28, 2015. Over 100 guests were invited, including the Mayor of Makassar and the Governor of South Sulawesi. Ambassador Blake delivered opening remarks and highlighted the important …
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U.S. Education and Visas Presentation to Makassar Students During 4th of July Celebrations
EducationUSA and a representative from the Consular section held a presentation on studying in the United States, including scholarship opportunities for Makassar students on May 28, 2015. The Consular section also discussed the visa process, particularly for students. The U.S. Consulate teamed up with KeKeR, the youth section of Fajar’s newspaper to host the event. …
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Microsoft Coding Training #WeSpeakCode at State Islamic University During 4th of July Celebrations
The Consulate teamed up with the Alauddin State Islamic University and Microsoft for an intense, four-hour “coding” workshop were they trained 60 high school and university students on May 27, 2015. The Makassar Mayor, U.S. Consul General, and University Rector were present at the event. “Microsoft, the State Islamic University, and the U.S. Consulate are …
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Mars Coral Reef Protection Visit During 4th July Celebrations in Makassar
U.S. Consulate representatives and government representatives visited American company Mars’ coral reef restoration project on May 27, 2015 in Makassar. Representatives dove and planted about 100 square meters of new coral “spiders” to continue building on Mars’ reef rehabilitation project. “Indonesia is the steward of the world’s most important and largest marine biodiversity legacies,” …
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Google Training for Young Entrepreneurs During 4th of July Celebrations in Makassar
Google trained 550 small businesses in Makassar on May 26, 2015 on how to scale up their business online through internet platforms. The businesses that attend will have guaranteed presence on Google Maps. The Consul General, Makassar’s Mayor and Google Indonesia executives were present at the event.
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American Film Screening at Rumata Arts Space During 4th July Celebrations in Makassar
The U.S. Consulate hosted a viewing of the American Film Showcase film Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek about the effects of development on the environment and the role of civil society in managing sustainable development. The film was shown at Rumata Arts Space, an art house founded by Indonesian leading film-maker Riri …
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Environmental Journalism Workshop in Makassar During 4th July Celebrations
The U.S. Consulate hosted a two day training for over 40 South Sulawesi journalists on environmental journalism with American journalism expert Dale Willman at Fajar. Dale Willman is an award-winning writer, correspondent, editor and trainer for 40 years. He has worked as an international journalism trainer for 25 years and most recently has worked with …
Read More» EducationUSA Spring Fair 2015 Promotes Education Opportunities in the U.S.
Close to 800 prospective Indonesian students and parents met with representatives of 23 American higher education institutions during the EducationUSA Spring Fair 2015 in Surabaya, East Java on Sunday February 8, 2015. Besides presentations ranging from writing personal statement to the student visa application process, the attendees also had a chance to meet with Mission …
Read More» Consulate General Surabaya Hosts U.S. Alumni Networking Reception
The U.S. Consulate in Surabaya hosted an alumni networking event for Indonesians who studied in the United States including USG-funded alumni on Tuesday February 3, 2015 at the U.S. Consulate, in partnership with the US Alumni Association of Surabaya. Around 350 alumni attended the event, bringing together leading business, intellectuals and community members. The networking …
Read More» US Consulate General in Surabaya and Ambassador to Indonesia Praise Wildlife Rescue Effort in North Sulawesi
Ambassador Robert O. Blake, Jr. praised the wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts of the Masarang Foundation and the Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue Center, during a visit to North Sulawesi province on January 8-9, 2015. Accompanied by Consul General in Surabaya, Joaquin F. Monserrate, Ambassador Blake saw firsthand the many Indonesian species that have been saved from …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya Presents ‘The Consulate in Sketches’ Art Exhibit
The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya held an opening of an arts exhibit “The Consulate in Sketches” on Thursday, December 18, 2014, to showcase the artwork of the U.S. Consulate by two Indonesian sketchers, Sudarman Angir and L.K. Bing. Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate said that he invited them early this year after seeing their work. “I first saw …
Read More» US Consulate General in Surabaya and Ambassador to Indonesia Celebrates the Legacy of Abdurrahman Wahid
U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Robert O. Blake, Jr., celebrated the legacy of the 4th President of Indonesia, KH. Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur, during a visit to Jombang, E. Java on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Accompanied by the US Consul General in Surabaya, Joaquin F. Monserrate, Ambassador Blake visited Nadhlatul Ulama Junior High School in Mojoagung, that adopted the ‘Teachings of Gus Dur’ …
Read More» US Consulate Celebrates Thanksgiving in Banyuwangi
Ambassador Robert O. Blake joined the US Consulate Thanksgiving celebration in Banyuwangi, E. Java from Nov 19-22, 2014. The 4-day celebration was hosted with the support of the Banyuwangi Administration and the organization Rajawali Foundation Transformasi Institute. Ambassador Blake, Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate and Banyuwangi Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas celebrated Thanksgiving by giving back …
Read More» DCM Kristen F. Bauer Highlights International Day of the Girl in Surabaya and Malang
DCM Kristen F. Bauer celebrated International Day of the Girl with a two-day visit to Surabaya and Malang, E. Java on Oct 27-28, 2014. During her visit, she spoke to 500 female students at An Nur Islamic Boarding School, hosted a discussion with women entrepreneurs, and participated in a panel on gender-based violence with IVLP …
Read More» US Consul General Visits Palu and Gorontalo
Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate visited Palu and Gorontalo on Nov 3-5, 2014. During his visit, he met with Palu Mayor Rusdi Mastura, discussed important issues with PB Al-Khairaat, the biggest Muslim organization in the region, starred in a live TV talk show with Gorontalo Mayor Marten Taha, and participated in Gorontalo Regency’s Government Mobile …
Read More» US Consulate Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Fiesta
Over one hundred guests, including members of Surabaya’s LGBT community, Papuan and East Timorese contacts, and religious minorities attended Consulate Surabaya first ever Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a Fiesta on October 16, 2014. Themed ‘Mi Casa Es Tu Casa’, PAO Carolina Escalera spoke on Latinos in the United States, gave a Spanish lesson, and …
Read More» US Government Attends TNI’s 69th Anniversary Event in Surabaya
DCM Kristen F. Bauer, CG Joaquin F. Monserrate and US Military Attaché attended the TNI’s 69th anniversary event held at Mako Armatim Dermaga Ujung, Surabaya, E. Java on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. At the event, the Indonesian Military (TNI) showed off its most sophisticated primary weaponry system, including F16 Fighting Falcons, Boeing 737 and Apache …
Read More» International Coastal Cleanup Day
To commemorate the International Coastal Cleanup Day, Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate joined Surabaya Mayor Tri Rismaharini and over 6000 students to clean up the Surabaya iconic Kenjeran Beach on Sunday, September 21, 2014. The event was organized by Tunas Hijau NGO in Surabaya, E. Java. Both the CG and the Mayor helped to pick …
Read More» US Consulate General Halal Bihalal
The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya hosted a Halal Bihalal open house by Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate on August 21, 2014. The Halal Bihalal, hosted at Mr. Monserrate’s home, featured guests from East Java, including representatives from government, civil society, religious institutions, and academics. The event also included many new friends from the U.S. Independence …
Read More» SUROBOTIC ‘Exploring Underwater’ Week with Eric Stackpole
The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya featured U.S. Speaker Eric Stackpole for SUROBOTIC WEEK (Aug. 11-15, 2014), spotlighting the OpenROV, an Open Source underwater robot. Mr. Stackpole, the co-founder of OpenROV, spoke to more than 200 high school and university students in Surabaya and Malang. On August 13-14, 15 Indonesian students from a Robotic Club, …
Read More» The US Consulate General Independence Day Roadshow Culminates with the US Independence Day Celebration in Surabaya
The US Consulate General Independence Day Roadshow, a multi-city, seven day tour around East Java, came to a stop June 24, 2014 in Surabaya, when the Roadshow bus pulled into the Consulate General parking lot after logging nearly 900 Kilometers. The Roadshow team, led by Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate, promoted shared values between the …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Swears In Fifth Class of Peace Corps Volunteers
U.S. Ambassador Robert O. Blake, Jr. swore in the latest class of Peace Corps volunteers at University of Muhammadiyah Malang on June 2. The 63 new volunteers will bring the total in Indonesia to 109, up from the 88 volunteers who opened the program in 2010. Ambassador Blake noted that “with the support of national, …
Read More» Pacific Partnership Supports Health and Engineering Projects in West Timor
Pacific Partnership 2014 opened on May 26 with the participation of the East Nusa Tenggara government and the navies of four countries (Indonesia, U.S. Singapore, New Zealand). The event, now in its eighth year, is a humanitarian joint exercise focused on medical and construction assistance, and disaster management planning. The projects are designed to be …
Read More» English Camp for Access Students
From May 24-26, 2014, eight English Language Fellows (ELF) and staff from the University of Indonesia and the Center for Civic Education led a three-day English Immersion Camp for 130 Access students in Pasuruan, E. Java. Activities for the students included wilderness survival, American football, poetry writing in English, and American English pronunciation and American …
Read More» Sports Diplomacy Program Kicks Off in Madura
PAO Andrew M. Veveiros and Cultural Specialist Esti Durahsanti traveled to Pamekasan, Madura on May 20, 2014 for the opening tournament of the American Sports-based Peace Building and Conflict Mitigation and Life Skills Training of Trainer (ToT) Master Training activities for coaches and 100 participants. This program, overseen by the ASA Foundation, will run for …
Read More» Concert to Promote Blood Drive and Hip Hop Music
The hip hop group Very Necessary visited Makassar on their first leg of a multi city Indonesia visit to promote hip hop music and cultural exchange, as U.S. cultural ambassadors. The band performed at Hasanuddin University and a religious boarding school, as well as making an appearance on both live TV and radio in Makassar. …
Read More» Consulate General Hosts Picturing America and Economic Speaker Series
Consulate General Surabaya, working collaboratively with the Bank of Indonesia, hosted a Picturing America Art Exhibit and Economic Speaker Series at the Old Bank of Indonesia (De Javasche Bank) building in downtown Surabaya from April 15-29, 2014. Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate and East Java Bank Regional President Dwi Pranoto cut the ribbon to open …
Read More» International Women’s day at the IRC
The IRC hosted an International Women’s day program 3/18 with the theme “Women as Agents of Social Change”. The CG opened the festivities for the 80 guests and 6 mdia outlets in attendance and 42 viewers who watched via live-stream. The event featured 3 speakers. PAO highlighted the legacy of Rachel Carson, IVLP Alumna shared …
Read More» Journalism Training Comes to East Java
Representatives from the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and the Voice of America (VOA) led a workshop for journalists in Surabaya and Malang, East Java. The two day workshop, in each city respectively, was attended by thirty journalists and offered sessions on ethics in journalism and how new media effects the profession.
Read More» EducationUSA Fair in Surabaya
The spring 2014 EducationUSA Fair came to Surabaya 2/27. Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate opened the fair that was attended by over 900 potential students and 18 representatives of U.S. universities.
Read More» Hopeful Fulbright’s Attend Information Session
Consulate General Surabaya hosted an information session on Fulbright Scholarships at the Information Resource Center (IRC) on 3/10. The presentation, delivered by Miftahul Mardiyah of Aminef, was attended by nearly 100 guests. Ms. Mardiyah explained the process, including requirements to apply, and was well received. To link to the click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74OJ7q9_vqk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7ISREb5Ho .
Read More» DCM Inaugurates New Early Detection TB Lab
DCM Kristen Bauer cut the ribbon on an USAID and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) 3 year public-private partnership to improve diagnostic technology crucial to saving lives and preventing the spread of TB at a Surabaya laboratory. The GeneXpert diagnostic tool dramatically reduces diagnosis time for multi-drug resistant TB and will greatly benefit the citizens …
Read More» Ambassador makes first official visit to Surabaya
Ambassador Robert Blake visited Surabaya from February 7-10 on his first official visit outside of Jakarta. The ambassador participated in several media engagements, met with the governor of East Java and the mayor of Surabaya, held a town hall meeting for Americans, toured the National Mosque, and even took in a wayang kulit show. Throughout …
Read More» American Film Showcase in Malang
American documentary filmmaker Richard Pearce, and co-director of the American Film Showcase, Alan Baker, visited Malang, East Java for 2 days of intensive filmmaking workshops and film screenings February 2-4. Film students from Universitas Muhamadiyah Malang participated in the 2 day workshop with Mr. Pearce making short documentary films and Mr. Baker and PAO Veveiros …
Read More» Consulate Celebrates Chinese New Year
Consul General Joaquin Monserrate welcomed prominent members of the Surabaya Chinese-Indonesian community and other invited guests to the consulate for a Chinese New Year event entitled, The Role of Chinese Descendants in Building a Nation: the Indonesian and American Experience on January 28. Several Chinese Indonesians presented on their ancestors role in the development of …
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