U.S. Embassy Delegation Visits Alianza Binational Center in
Colonia Chargé James Nealon and
political officer Peter Harding met with BNC students, teachers
Posted: November 4, 2005
Following a meeting in Colonia with governor
Walter Zimmer (see related photo
essay), U.S. Chargé D'Affaires James Nealon visited
the local branch of the Alianza Binational Center (BNC)
on November 1, 2005 to liaise with students and teachers.
The Colonia BNC was founded in 1992 and has over 300 students.
It teaches American English and culture. The center is also
involved in a variety of cultural and academic activities
in the local community. The city of Colonia is located about
105 miles west of Montevideo.
For more information about the Binational
Centers' activities please visit their website: www.alianza.edu.uy
U.S.
Chargé D'Affaires James Nealon interacting with students
at the Alianza BNC in Colonia. The students learn
American English and eagerly asked questions about
the United States.
BNC director Silvia Martínez examines a book presented to the Alianza by U.S. Chargé D'Affaires James Nealon. Also pictured in the background is the U.S. Embassy's Political officer Peter Harding.
