American Consulate visit

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Well, Friday I got to hear from Mike and from out daughters on the phone! There was an ice storm at home, sidewalks and roads covered, so schools were closed. They were able to call--finally got the number right (seems I'd left a '6' off when i typed it in!). Good to hear their voices.

Earlier in the day, I wandered around campus in a direction opposite to what I'd been already--found the Adult and Continuing Education Building and the University Bookstore.

Late afternoon, we had an appointment with the American Consul General. A very nice visit, pleasant chat for 40 minutes or so about education and partnerships to improve educational situations in India. Tea and chocolate chip cookies! We were allowed to take pictures outside afterwards. The Consul General is a community college alumnus, having taken a personal interest course during one of his stateside assignments, as was his administrator (from Washington State who began her college career with cc).

Afterwards, we went to the Fine Arts Center, to several art exhibits. At the first, we were able to assist with theinauguration of the event and Mr. Jafar was kind enough to show me his artwork and tell me about the pieces.

Expecting a full Saturday, we called it an 'early' night.

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Photos

Mosquito netting up
My daughters' asked for a pic with the mosquito netting up

Adult & Continuing Education Building
on campus at JU

Approach to the Guest House
along the driveway in front of the Guest House

On-site housing
for faculty and staff and families, I believe.

Phone booth
More a phone room--three phones, 2 of which dial overseas. there's a running total as you talk and then it prints out to the man at the desk, to whom you pay the fee. Very simple process that works!

Trash can
around campus--i find these very whimsical! Can't imagine where they're from.

University Outpost?
The "unofficial" bookstore? I went in the official bookstore--very nice selection--and bought a tee shirt and postcards.

Work1
They fill the basket for him

Work2
He carries it to the truck...

Work3
and empties the dirt. By the time he walks to the back of the truck, where the digging goes on, they have another basket full for him!

Working on the Econ building
My exchange partner's office is in here--because of the construction (roof collapsed), they're being temporarily housed in the Adult Ed Building.

Police Stand
We have FedEx field; they have Sama Resort Police Booth!

American Consul General and group
Outside (under cover so a bit dark)

Art Exhibit with painter S.A.Jafar
Mr. Jafar was kind enough to show me his work and talk to me about his thoughts and inspiration. I also got him to sign my program!

art exhibit
The group of us

Opening of the Exhibit
We were honored to be asked to help open the exhibit by lighting some of the candles.

Nandan Film Center
Show movies but don't make them--that's in a couple weeks in Bollywood!

One of the Exhibit organizers
Now that's a badge that identifies a person as someone who can help you!

Comments

[Gaurav Majumdar]

Hello from JU
Hello Mike, It's good to see my univ in a place where I never expected to be seen.Btw,I am a student of JU doing my BE in mech engg,also my dad is prof. in mech engg. dept here.I often go through the travel blogs here,I just like to go through them. So I was pleasantly surprised today to see this.Also,my own uncle is a citizen in USA,in Virginia.So,I got quite a lot of co-incidences coming my way.My dad has personal contacts with pro VC of JU,so he was also surprised to see him on your blog.Truly,it's a small world now.Anyways,it was good to hear from you.Enjoy your stay in our city. Take care, Gaurav Majumdar.