Foreign Service Night at Nationals Park
Join us for special events and a great game on September 30 as the Nats take on the Marlins.
AFSA Awards / Diplomatic Tradecraft
This month we shine a spotlight on AFSA's Awards and sit down for an interview with Ambassador Ruth A. Davis, the recipient of AFSA's 2016 Lifetime Contributions to Diplomacy Award. We also focus on career diplomacy today, including new trends in diplomatic training, tips on tackling a new language, and more!
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Find out everything you need to know about the Thrift Savings Plan on Thursday, October 6 from Randy Urban, Training and Liaison Specialist for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
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What Is the Purpose?
On October 12, 360 expert Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida will discuss the purpose and usefulness of 360 feedback in the Foreign Service.
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Featured Events
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Sep 29Thu., September 29, 2016, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Sep 30Fri., September 30, 2016, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Oct 3Mon., October 3, 2016, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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