American Embassy Damascus
 Public Affairs Section

Abou Roumaneh
Ata Ayoubi Street, 87		 Public Affairs logo. Image consist of nine blue stars forming two rows at top and seven wave-shaped red strips. Text: Public Affairs Section Damascus Phone: (963-11) 333-1878
Fax: (963-11) 332-1456

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The Public Affairs Section (formerly the United States Information Service) manages Press Relations, Cultural Programs, Educational Exchanges and the Information Resource Center / Library at the U.S. Embassy.

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Office Hours

ServicesDayTime
Office HoursSunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
IRC / Library HoursSunday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Note!
Please call to schedule an appointment.
The American Embassy offices are closed on Syrian and American holidays.

Please direct all press inquiries to the Public Affairs Officer
at Telephone number (963-11) 333-1878 or Fax number (963-11) 332-1456

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Press Relations
Press inquiries to the Embassy should be directed first to the Public Affairs Officer. Our office in Washington produces a summary of official statements, documents and press briefings called the Washington File, every working day. This is received at our office and made available to members of the press and local government officials. There is also an Arabic version of the File. This includes key items from the Washington File, translated into Arabic, which the user can download and read using an Arabic word processor. To learn about other press services, please contact the Public Affairs Section.

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Academic Exchange Programs
The Cultural Affairs Section administers a variety of educational exchanges, including the Fulbright and the Hubert H. Humphrey programs. Cultural Affairs works closely with Amideast . Amideast has educational advisors who provide academic advising services to individuals wanting to study in the United States. They can help students identify an appropriate university, apply, and prepare for student life in America. Amideast also administers the required examinations for entry into undergraduate and graduate programs, such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Junior Fulbright Scholarship: This scholarship provides candidates an opportunity to pursue a Master's Degree in the United States. Applicants must have excellent academic records, and strong English language skills. Applicants must be Syrian citizens or Palestinians residing in Syria. Students of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy are NOT eligible.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship: This grant provides a one-year scholarship for mid-career professionals for academic and practical studies in the United States. Fellowships are granted competitively to professional candidates, especially in the following fields: agriculture, planning and resource management, public administration, public health, economic development, finance and banking, and environmental planning. For more information, please contact the American Cultural Center or email us: Damasweb-query@state.gov

U.S. Fulbright Opportunities in Syria This Year
Exchange Professors: Candidates for the Senior Fulbright lecturer/ researchers positions for the academic year 2003 - 2004 have been selected.
All those interested in the program are invited to contact us for further information regarding next year's application process.
Call the American Cultural Center or email us: Damasweb-query@state.gov


Cultural Programs and Events

SPELT: A monthly workshop by specialists in English Language Teaching for local English language teachers and fourth year university students.
There are no SPELT seminars in the summer, they will resume in the fall.

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Last updated: May 28, 2003