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U.S. Diplomat Visits Murree Educational Institutions

 

Islamabad, March 13, 2008

 

 

The U.S. Embassy’s Cultural Attaché, Constance Colding Jones, visited Lawrence College, Murree, and talked on the topic of  “American Families” to senior students, the U.S. Embassy announced here today.

 

The American diplomat highlighted typical school and family activities in the United States and answered questions about U.S. universities. The college principal, Air Commodore (retd.) Farooq H. Kiyani, briefed Ms. Jones on the history and achievement of his institution over the last 150 years.

 

During her visit to the newly renovated Christian chapel dating from the 1850s located on the campus, Ms. Jones expressed her appreciation for Lawrence College’s efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and religious harmony.

 

Later the same day, the American cultural attaché also visited Chinar Army Public School. She met with the faculty and students who expressed their appreciation for the American Discovery Center the U.S. Embassy had established at the school in 2003. The American Discovery Center materials include books, a computer, and multimedia educational software.

 

The American diplomat also met with the Tehsil Nazim, Sardar Muhammad Saleem Khan, who briefed her about the environmental impact of the area's fast growth over the past few years. She also visited the Iqbal Public Library of Murree, established in 1932, and discussed ways to enhance the library collection and provide training for library staff.