Selected Events 2007
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| Lord Mayor of Krefeld Gregor Kathstede (right) and U.S. Consul General Matt Boyse. |
August 17, 2007.
On August 17, CG Matt Boyse visited Krefeld, from which the first organized groups of German emigrants to the United States originated in 1683. He discussed economic and business ties with Krefeld Lord Mayor Gregor Kathstede and leading area businessmen and visited the Ricarda-Huch-Gymnasium in connection with the launch of the school’s exchange program with Haslett High School, near East Lansing, Michigan. In September, students and teachers from Krefeld will visit Haslett High, which will coincide with the traditional football weekend “Homecoming.” In his remarks, the Consul General stressed to the visiting American students and teachers the continuing importance of Germany in world affairs and German as a language, and emphasized to the German members of the audience the value to their country of a strong, close and positive relationship with the United States. The Consul General also underscored the importance of learning other languages and cultures in personal growth and for the future.
