{{The United States Embassy in Rwanda has launched a library at Rwanda Tourism University College (RTUC) at its branch in Rubavu district. The library is valued at US$ 50,000.}}<\/p>\n
The US Ambassador Donal Koran highlighted that the library will also be known as the American corner, meaning it will also serve as a centre for cultural exchange between Rwandans and Americans.<\/p>\n
The library has computers connected with internet and books covering several domains related to Information Technology, tourism, grammar, American culture among others.<\/p>\n
Koran called upon the public to utilize the library since it was not only meant for RTUC students only. <\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone is invited to use the library since we want to share with you the American culture. We also intend to provide materials which will improve academic knowledge through the use of computers and books to improve reading culture,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Some of the programs in the pipeline include, children story books, campaign to promote reading culture, film screening and discussions of American civil rights amongst others.<\/p>\n
According to the RTUC rector Callixte Kabera, the library will facilitate learning of courses related to IT at the same time improve students grammar which in the long run will help them express themselves better.<\/p>\n
He also thanked the continued support from the Kigali based US embassy. \u201cI remember you gave us books worth USD 10,000 that have since improved the performance of our students,\u201d he commended.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the advantages of the American Corner, Innocent Kurayija a 3rd year student at RTUC pursuing a course in Business Information Technology noted that the library would improve his research activities through books and internet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Issa Hategekimana also a student noted, \u201cFor those studying Technology Tourism Management like me, ought to familiarize with the outside culture through reading the books and I believe our communication skills will improve.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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