VSFS celebrates a decade of connection
The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a valuable Department of State program that connects students with projects that allow them to gain experience while advancing the work of...
Department acquires site in Doha for new embassy
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations recently completed the acquisition of a New Embassy Compound (NEC) site in Doha, Qatar. The project team, shown here at a souk in Doha, undertook a multiyear effort...
Youth drug prevention program developed in Caribbean
Youth leaders from 13 English speaking Caribbean countries met, May 21-23, in Barbados for a week of intensive training in peer-led drug prevention programs. Topics covered included leadership skill development and the nature of...
2019 PDAA Award Winner invests in human development
Each year, the Public Diplomacy Association of America (PDAA) awards individuals who have demonstrated their ability to provide creative programming, and exhibit strong leadership skills and innovative solutions to pressing social needs. One of...
DSS poster contest highlights young artists
As part of this year’s Take Your Child to Work Day activities, the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) launched a cyber poster contest for all children of Department personnel. Participants from the...
Yo-Yo Ma plays at U.S.-Mexico border
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma played at the U.S.-Mexico border as part of his Bach Project, which features community-oriented “Days of Action” showing how culture connects us. Ma chose the sister cities of Laredo, Texas,...
Department of State Veteran Employment Information Fair
The second annual Veteran Employee Information Fair, April 16, was sponsored by the Bureau of Human Resources’ Office of Civil Service Human Resource Management (CSHRM). The event provided information about leave and retirement, services...
Human Resources Bureau Award celebration
Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources Carol Z. Perez celebrated with award winners at the Bureau of Human Resources (HR) awards ceremony, April 9. Perez opened the ceremony with...
Visa specialist retires after 42 years of service
Ghulam R. Khan, a locally employed staff member who served as a supervisory immigrant visa specialist at the U.S. Embassy Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, retired, Feb. 14, after 42 years of government service. In...
DriveCam Workshop reduces risk and saves lives
The Office of Safety, Health and Environmental Management in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) coordinated a workshop for posts who participate in the Department of State’s event data recorder program. Vehicle event...
