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Embassy of the United States Vientiane, Laos Embassy NewsU.S. Citizen ServicesVisas to the U.S.U.S. Policy & IssuesInfo About the U.S.U.S.-Laos Relations Embassy Highlights Students at the Faculty of Engineering follow the journey of Apollo 13 Students at the Faculty of Engineering watch “Apollo 13” On Friday morning, March 21, 2008 the U.S. Embassy’s Information Resource Center and the Faculty of Engineering’s Library organized a film showing at the Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, for another showing of “Apollo 13.” The movie, based on actual events, highlighted the challenges faced by engineers, astronauts, and their families during a crisis situation in space More than 80 students from the Faculty of Engineering and other departments around the campus attended the movie; many students paid close attention and applauded the astronauts’ safe return to earth. American Professors discuss the U.S. elections, international human rights institutions and regional integration Dr. Roper discusses the U.S. elections with the diplomatic corps and representatives from international organizations at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence Barria responds to a student’s question after her lecture at the American Center Dr. Lilian Barria and Dr. Steven Roper of Georgetown University returned to Laos from March 3-14 to conduct a series of lectures and discussions on international human rights institutions, the role of ASEAN, and the U.S. elections. Dr. Roper and Dr. Barria are professors from the Department of Political Science, Georgetown University, based at the campus of the School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar. During their two-week visit to Laos, Dr. Barria and Dr. Roper addressed audiences of students and teachers, members of the diplomatic corps and international community, and Lao officials. Speaking on the topics of "Overview of Fundamental Issues in International Human Rights,” "The Development of a Human Ri...