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UPDATED: 08 Mar 2010 GMT
  • International Women's Day 2010

    Watch Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton talk about International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide on March 8.

  • Young Ambassadors Seminar 3

    On March 4, 2010, the third Young Ambassadors Leadership Program seminar was organized. The host was Statens Vegvesen and the topic was Project Planning and Management.

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  • A World Free of Nuclear Weapons

    Since the first atomic bombs exploded in 1945, some have tried to rid the world of nuclear weapons. President Obama has embraced this goal with new vigor. This issue of eJournal USA examines the challenges to achieving nuclear disarmament. It conveys the hopes of some thinkers, and explains the doubts of others.

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Between 18 and 22? Apply now to spend 5 weeks in the U.S. this summer!
You can now apply for the Summer Institutes For Outstanding European Students 2010. This is a leadership program for European youth, and we have 6 open spots for Norwegian students. The program is fully funded. Application deadline: March 15th!

2010 Summer Institute on Climate Change and Sustainability
Undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in climate change and/or sustainability issues can now apply for a 5 week program in the U.S. this summer. Application deadline: March 15th!

Scholarship for one Norwegian student at Columbia University
The Holst Scholarship of $10 000 is given to one Norwegian student who wants to study Political Science at Columbia University in New York City. Application deadline: March 15, 2010!

President Obama's State of the Union address
On January 27, president Obama delivered his State of the Union address to the American people, focusing on topics such as the financial situation, clean energy and education. Read and view the speech here.

Free essay guidance for Norwegian students
The Writing Center at St. John's University in Queens, New York, now offers free essay guidance for Norwegian students planning to apply for U.S. universities. Read more here.