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In Loving Memory of Walter Arlen (July 31, 1920 - September 2, 2023)
On September 17th, 2023, we gathered at the Thomas Mann House in Pacific Palisades/Los Angeles to pay a heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of a truly remarkable Austrian-American composer, music educator and music critic for the Los Angeles Times: Walter Arlen.
Decoration of Honor in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria for Mrs. Veronika Reinelt
Last week, Mrs. Veronika Reinelt, President of the Austrian-American Council West (AACW), was presented with the Decoration of Honor in Gold for her services to the Republic of Austria at the Austrian Residence in Los Angeles.
GoSilicon Valley - Austrian Startup Demo Night 2023
On the evening of September 18, 2023, the GoSilicon Valley Austrian Startup Demo Night 2023 took place at Parklab Gardens in San Francisco.
Climate Innovation, USA Meets the Alps
On Tuesday, September 21st Leonore Gewessler, the Austrian Minister for Climate Action spoke virtually at the joint embassy event, “Climate Innovation, USA Meets the Alps.”
President of Austrian National Council Visits U.S.
Recap of the National Council President Wolfgang Sobotka’s visit to the U.S. from September 11-15, 2023.
Joint New University Course in American Politics and Society
The University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria, the Austrian Marshall Plan Center for European Studies at the University of New Orleans, and the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC, and have agreed to jointly implement a new course on American politics and society to commence in November 2024.
Strengthening Bosnian Civil Society: Creating European Perspectives
Foreign Minister Schallenberg and US Special Envoy Escobar underline strong Austrian-American commitment to a future-ready Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Study in Austria - Academic Excellence in the Heart of Europe
It´s graduation season and we would like to congratulate all the recent graduates on their big achievements. Some reasons to continue your studies in Austria or do an exchange semester abroad are of course the high-quality of living, the proximity to nature and arts & culture. If you are interested in studying in Austria, learn more at www.studyinaustria.org about future possibilities.