The Cultural Counselor of the US Embassy in Vietnam, Mrs Mary Beth Polley, visited and worked at the Nghe An University of Economics

          On October 28, 2024, Nghe An University of Economics hosted a welcoming session for the delegation from the Fulbright Program of the United States in Vietnam.

          Attending the working session on behalf of the Fulbright Program delegation were: Ms. Mary Elizabeth Polley, Cultural Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi; Ms. Vu Thi Diu, Fulbright Program Coordinator, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi; Ms. Nguyen Hong Giang, Cultural Assistant, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi; and Ms. Isabella Alexandria Marrins, English Teaching Assistant

Fulbright Program delegation

          On behalf of Nghe An University of Economics, the attendees included: Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tuong – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hieu – Rector of the University; Dr. Truong Quang Ngan – Vice Rector of the University; The head of the departments and Falcuties of the University.

          In his speech at the welcoming and working session, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hieu, the Rector of the University, warmly welcomed Ms. Mary Elizabeth Polley, Cultural Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and the delegation members to the university. The Rector emphasized that the collaboration programs with the U.S. Embassy are of great significance to Nghe An University of Economics, and the university will provide the best conditions for Fulbright experts to teach and participate in professional activities during their time at the university.

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hieu, Rector of Nghe An University of Economics, delivered a welcoming speech to Ms. Mary Elizabeth Polley, Cultural Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and the delegation members visiting the university for their work

          During the working session, the delegation received information on the working conditions and amenities for the English teaching assistant. They made several great ideas for establishing a more productive and evolved work atmosphere. Furthermore, the Fulbright Program team presented numerous resources that may benefit Nghe An University of Economics.

         Ms. Mary Elizabeth Polley, Cultural Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi delivering her speech during the working session.