November Potpouri

Hello,

I'm adding a blog now before the November 28 election here as after that I will write about the results and my participation as an international observer in a couple of small towns.
For now, I'm focusing on activities just before Alma left on November 15--specifically the Marine Ball--and some of the presentations I've been doing.
The Marines here put on a ball around the mid-November anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps.  They honor the local marines (6 are at the Embassy), provide photos of past and present Marine activities, bring in some dignitaries, and provide dinner and dancing.  It is a black tie opional affair, so it provides a chance for all to show their best sides and tickets sell out as it is always (I hear) a fun night. The donation goes for the Marines, their projects and some R and R for them.
After my buiness ethics class ended, I've been giving lectures to various professors and students, local groups interested in the USA or a law/ethcis topic and some business managers. My topics have included U.S. educational system, Intellectual Property, Business Ethics and Sustainable Business Practices. There's a bit of prep time due to different topics, but also some down time between preparation and presentations. I'm going to travel within Moldova on a couple of day trips and will include that in a future blog as well as the election for all of the 101 members of parliament.
So, for now, here are some photos. Hope there are at least a few you'll enjoy.

  These are good friends Rich and Rali at the lobby area of the Marine Ball

Alma and the Marine Commandandant

The merry couple at the Ball

Fulbrighter Bill, Ambassador Chaudry and Fulbrighter Juidithanne at the Ball

Bill and Valerie Colby, Head of Public Affairs which includes Fulbrights

Department Head Jalencu welcomes faculty on Dept. Day celebration

 Intellectual Property presentation to SUM law students

I've picked up the gestures!

The Head Table at SUM International Econ and Marketing Conference

Business Managers from Moldova Small and Medium enterprises at Business Ethics presentation sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

One of the two teams of managers working on a case presentation at the Business Ethics Seminar

OK,  That's it. I'll provide the next update after the electons-probably late the first week of December.
Bill