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Michael Dixon (Artist Talk): Life as the Other
Please join us for this artist talk, on Thursday April 9th 6:30pm in FAB 103. Michael Dixon is an artist working primarily in oil paint. He was born and raised in San Diego, California, and received an MFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dixon is currently an Associate Professor of Art at Albion …
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Michael Dixon (Artist Talk): Life as the Other
Please join us for this artist talk, on Thursday April 9th 6:30pm in FAB 103. Michael Dixon is an artist working primarily in oil paint. He was born and raised in San Diego, California, and received an MFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dixon is currently an Associate Professor of Art at Albion …
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Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus: Crisis or Chance?
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th, in Turlington 3312, at 11:45 for "Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus: Crisis or Chance?" by visiting Fulbright Scholar, Liubou Uladykouskaja, PhD. Dr. Uladykouskaja is visiting the UF Department of Anthropology and specializes in Belarusian Studies and the theory of Intercultural Dialogue. On Wednesday she will discuss the importance of intercultural dialogue …
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Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus: Crisis or Chance?
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th, in Turlington 3312, at 11:45 for "Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus: Crisis or Chance?" by visiting Fulbright Scholar, Liubou Uladykouskaja, PhD. Dr. Uladykouskaja is visiting the UF Department of Anthropology and specializes in Belarusian Studies and the theory of Intercultural Dialogue. On Wednesday she will discuss the importance of intercultural dialogue …
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European Culture Festival at Santa Fe
Through art, music, performance, information, and food, students, faculty, and staff will expand their knowledge about European culture. Participants will experience art and education in a variety of ways to increase their understanding of countries in Europe.
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European Culture Festival at Santa Fe
Through art, music, performance, information, and food, students, faculty, and staff will expand their knowledge about European culture. Participants will experience art and education in a variety of ways to increase their understanding of countries in Europe.
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“Erdogan’s New Turkey: An Emerging Authoritarian Power,” talk by Sinan Ciddi, Director of the Institute of Turkish Studies
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Please join us on Tuesday, April 21st, at 11:45 in 3312 Turlington Hall for "Erdogan's New Turkey: An Emerging Authoritarian Power," by Sinan Ciddi, Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Professor Ciddi is also the Director of the Institute for Turkish Studies. Lunch and refreshments will be served and the event is …
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“Erdogan’s New Turkey: An Emerging Authoritarian Power,” talk by Sinan Ciddi, Director of the Institute of Turkish Studies
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Please join us on Tuesday, April 21st, at 11:45 in 3312 Turlington Hall for "Erdogan's New Turkey: An Emerging Authoritarian Power," by Sinan Ciddi, Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Professor Ciddi is also the Director of the Institute for Turkish Studies. Lunch and refreshments will be served and the event is …
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“Turkey Between East & West: Religion and Culture in a Changing World,” Talk by Sinan Ciddi
Friends of Music RoomPlease join us for this exciting talk by Sinan Ciddi as we discuss Turkey in the contemporary world and kick off our Project Go award. Refreshments will be served.
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“Turkey Between East & West: Religion and Culture in a Changing World,” Talk by Sinan Ciddi
Friends of Music RoomPlease join us for this exciting talk by Sinan Ciddi as we discuss Turkey in the contemporary world and kick off our Project Go award. Refreshments will be served.
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Lunchtime Symposium: “War Memoir and Post-War Travel Narrative: Two Polish Journeys of Mordkhe Tsanin” talk by Jack Kugelmass
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Come hear Professor Kugelmass's talk, "War Memoir and Post-War Travel Narrative: Two Polish Journeys of Mordkhe Tsanin" on September 2 at 11:30 am in the CES conference room. Dr. Kugelmass is a professor in the Department of Anthropology and the Melton Legislative Professor and Director at the Center for Jewish Studies.
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Lunchtime Symposium: “War Memoir and Post-War Travel Narrative: Two Polish Journeys of Mordkhe Tsanin” talk by Jack Kugelmass
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Come hear Professor Kugelmass's talk, "War Memoir and Post-War Travel Narrative: Two Polish Journeys of Mordkhe Tsanin" on September 2 at 11:30 am in the CES conference room. Dr. Kugelmass is a professor in the Department of Anthropology and the Melton Legislative Professor and Director at the Center for Jewish Studies.
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Pedagogy of Global Shakespeare
Global Shakespeare courses have been for some time making their way into the offerings of English Departments worldwide. The Global Shakespeare courses will usually be offered as themed seminars for more advanced undergraduate or sometimes postgraduate (graduate in the US terminology) students, alongside courses such as “Shakespeare and Gender”, “Shakespeare in Performance”, or “Shakespeare on Film”. While Global Shakespeare courses will typically share …
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Pedagogy of Global Shakespeare
Global Shakespeare courses have been for some time making their way into the offerings of English Departments worldwide. The Global Shakespeare courses will usually be offered as themed seminars for more advanced undergraduate or sometimes postgraduate (graduate in the US terminology) students, alongside courses such as “Shakespeare and Gender”, “Shakespeare in Performance”, or “Shakespeare on Film”. While Global Shakespeare courses will typically share …
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“Exit, Voice and Loyalty: the Causes and Consequences of Britain’s Threatened Departure from the EU,” talk by Tim Haughton
Anderson Hall, Room 216Come listen to Professor Tim Haughton, University of Birmingham (UK), talk about “Exit, Voice and Loyalty: the Causes and Consequences of Britain’s Threatened Departure from the EU” as part of the Jean Monnet speaker series.
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“Exit, Voice and Loyalty: the Causes and Consequences of Britain’s Threatened Departure from the EU,” talk by Tim Haughton
Anderson Hall, Room 216Come listen to Professor Tim Haughton, University of Birmingham (UK), talk about “Exit, Voice and Loyalty: the Causes and Consequences of Britain’s Threatened Departure from the EU” as part of the Jean Monnet speaker series.
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The Center for European Studies Language Open House
Streib Conference Room Turlington Hall 3302Come learn about CES languages and travel awards available for undergraduate and graduate students!
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The Center for European Studies Language Open House
Streib Conference Room Turlington Hall 3302Come learn about CES languages and travel awards available for undergraduate and graduate students!
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Refugee Crisis in Europe: Facts and Contexts – A Panel with CES Faculty
Pugh Hall OcoraThe United Nations says more than 300,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea this year. The majority of these refugees are Syrians, but also in the mix are migrants fleeing from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Nigeria and Kosovo. On Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora a panel of faculty members …
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Refugee Crisis in Europe: Facts and Contexts – A Panel with CES Faculty
Pugh Hall OcoraThe United Nations says more than 300,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea this year. The majority of these refugees are Syrians, but also in the mix are migrants fleeing from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Nigeria and Kosovo. On Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora a panel of faculty members …
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Lunchtime Symposium: “What Was Historicism?” talk by Robert D’Amico
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Come hear Professor D'Amico's talk, "What Was Historicism?" on October 7 at 11:30 am in the CES Conference Room. Dr. D'Amico is housed within the Department of Philosophy. He works in the areas of philosophy of social science and history of modern philosophy.
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Lunchtime Symposium: “What Was Historicism?” talk by Robert D’Amico
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Come hear Professor D'Amico's talk, "What Was Historicism?" on October 7 at 11:30 am in the CES Conference Room. Dr. D'Amico is housed within the Department of Philosophy. He works in the areas of philosophy of social science and history of modern philosophy.
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A Screening of the acclaimed documentary “My Perestroika” followed by a Q&A session with Director Robin Hessman
Pugh Hall Ocora"In this film, there are no “talking head” historians, no expert witnesses, no omniscient narrator telling viewers how to interpret events. Instead, Borya, Lyuba, Andrei, Olga and Ruslan share their personal stories. They were the last generation of Soviet children brought up behind the Iron Curtain. They take us on a journey through their Soviet …
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A Screening of the acclaimed documentary “My Perestroika” followed by a Q&A session with Director Robin Hessman
Pugh Hall Ocora"In this film, there are no “talking head” historians, no expert witnesses, no omniscient narrator telling viewers how to interpret events. Instead, Borya, Lyuba, Andrei, Olga and Ruslan share their personal stories. They were the last generation of Soviet children brought up behind the Iron Curtain. They take us on a journey through their Soviet …
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Lunchtime Symposium: “Goya, Boccherini, and Majismo in Enlightenment Madrid” A talk by Michael Vincent
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Lunchtime Symposium: “Goya, Boccherini, and Majismo in Enlightenment Madrid” A talk by Michael Vincent
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Do Electoral Rules Matter? Understanding the Success of Anti-EU Parties in EP Elections – A Talk by Dr. Magda Guircanu
Dr. Magda Guircanu is a Post Doctoral Fellow at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Do Electoral Rules Matter? Understanding the Success of Anti-EU Parties in EP Elections – A Talk by Dr. Magda Guircanu
Dr. Magda Guircanu is a Post Doctoral Fellow at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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“Quarantine in the Jewish Ghetto: Confinement and Contagion in Early Europe,” talk by Joshua Teplitsky
Library East, Judaica SuitePlease join us for this fascinating talk as Professor Teplitsky explores the 1713 plague that ravaged the city of Prague and how this “natural” disaster exacerbated and heightened concerns over forms of “difference” – a point as salient as ever in an age of global contagion.
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“Quarantine in the Jewish Ghetto: Confinement and Contagion in Early Europe,” talk by Joshua Teplitsky
Library East, Judaica SuitePlease join us for this fascinating talk as Professor Teplitsky explores the 1713 plague that ravaged the city of Prague and how this “natural” disaster exacerbated and heightened concerns over forms of “difference” – a point as salient as ever in an age of global contagion.
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Lunchtime seminar with Professor Teplitsky, “The social life of Jewish books: How a book collector was crowned a prince of Jerusalem and caused a sensation in Prague.”
Books are often thought of as bearers of knowledge, most useful for private study or the pursuit of scholarly ends. While this is undoubtedly true, books also arouse passion as commodities of collection and avenues of exchange. In this session, we explore the bibliophilic career of David Oppenheim, chief rabbi of Prague in the eighteenth …
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Lunchtime seminar with Professor Teplitsky, “The social life of Jewish books: How a book collector was crowned a prince of Jerusalem and caused a sensation in Prague.”
Books are often thought of as bearers of knowledge, most useful for private study or the pursuit of scholarly ends. While this is undoubtedly true, books also arouse passion as commodities of collection and avenues of exchange. In this session, we explore the bibliophilic career of David Oppenheim, chief rabbi of Prague in the eighteenth …
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European Refugee Crisis in Historical Context: A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Alice Freifeld
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European Refugee Crisis in Historical Context: A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Alice Freifeld
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“The Euro-national Parliamentary System: The Evolving character of Parliamentary Democracy in the EU,” talk by Nicola Lupo
Anderson Hall, Room 216Come listen to Professor Nicola Lupo, LUISS University (Italy), talk about “The Euro-national Parliamentary System: The Evolving character of Parliamentary Democracy in the EU” as part of the Jean Monnet speaker series.
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“The Euro-national Parliamentary System: The Evolving character of Parliamentary Democracy in the EU,” talk by Nicola Lupo
Anderson Hall, Room 216Come listen to Professor Nicola Lupo, LUISS University (Italy), talk about “The Euro-national Parliamentary System: The Evolving character of Parliamentary Democracy in the EU” as part of the Jean Monnet speaker series.
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Talk by Katrin Seig, “Queering Asylum: Refugees in Recent European Cinema”
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Crisis on Screen: The Great Recession in Recent Spanish Films – A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Luis Alvarez-Castro
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Crisis on Screen: The Great Recession in Recent Spanish Films – A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Luis Alvarez-Castro
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“Challenges and opportunities of a legitimate and coherent EU Foreign Policy,” talk by Kolja Raube
Anderson Hall, Room 216Come listen to Professor Kolja Raube, University of Leuven (Belgium), talk about “Challenges and opportunities of a legitimate and coherent EU Foreign Policy,” as part of the Jean Monnet speaker series.
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“Challenges and opportunities of a legitimate and coherent EU Foreign Policy,” talk by Kolja Raube
Anderson Hall, Room 216Come listen to Professor Kolja Raube, University of Leuven (Belgium), talk about “Challenges and opportunities of a legitimate and coherent EU Foreign Policy,” as part of the Jean Monnet speaker series.
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The Best and Most Practical Diet: Jewish Vegetarianism Between the Wars – A Talk and Book Signing by Eve Jochnowitz, New York University
Judaica Suite Grand Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Smathers Library, UFEve Jochnowitz is the translator of recently rediscovered Fania Lewando's The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook: Garden-Fresh Recipes Rediscovered and Adapted for Today's Kitchen. Eve Jochnowitz will be signing copies of the cookbook at her talk.
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The Best and Most Practical Diet: Jewish Vegetarianism Between the Wars – A Talk and Book Signing by Eve Jochnowitz, New York University
Judaica Suite Grand Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Smathers Library, UFEve Jochnowitz is the translator of recently rediscovered Fania Lewando's The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook: Garden-Fresh Recipes Rediscovered and Adapted for Today's Kitchen. Eve Jochnowitz will be signing copies of the cookbook at her talk.
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A Film Screening: Parada by Director Srbana Dragojevica
Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville"A homophobic, middle-aged, Serbian gangster ends up sacrificing himself to protect Gay freedom in his country." The Parade (Serbian: Парада / Parada) is a 2011 Serbian comedy-drama film, written and directed by Srđan Dragojević and released on 31 October 2011. The film, which deals with gay rights issues in Serbia, features footage of the 2010 Belgrade gay pride parade. Link to IMDB page here.
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A Film Screening: Parada by Director Srbana Dragojevica
Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville"A homophobic, middle-aged, Serbian gangster ends up sacrificing himself to protect Gay freedom in his country." The Parade (Serbian: Парада / Parada) is a 2011 Serbian comedy-drama film, written and directed by Srđan Dragojević and released on 31 October 2011. The film, which deals with gay rights issues in Serbia, features footage of the 2010 Belgrade gay pride parade. Link to IMDB page here.
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When States Come Out: Europe’s Sexual Minorities and the Politics of Visibility – A talk by Dr. Philip Ayoub of Cornell University
Fine Arts B - Room 103Why, despite similar international pressures, has socio-legal recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) minorities changed so differently across states? Why are some traditionally Catholic countries leading the way on LGBT rights and why do other advanced, wealthy democracies lag behind? Such variations are not explained by traditional explanations for successful diffusion and social …
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When States Come Out: Europe’s Sexual Minorities and the Politics of Visibility – A talk by Dr. Philip Ayoub of Cornell University
Fine Arts B - Room 103Why, despite similar international pressures, has socio-legal recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) minorities changed so differently across states? Why are some traditionally Catholic countries leading the way on LGBT rights and why do other advanced, wealthy democracies lag behind? Such variations are not explained by traditional explanations for successful diffusion and social …
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“Deciphering Medieval Conversion: The Case of Petrus Alfonsi” – A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Nina Caputo
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“Deciphering Medieval Conversion: The Case of Petrus Alfonsi” – A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Nina Caputo
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Jewish Food as Social Criticism – A Talk by Dr. Dror Abend-David
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Jewish Food as Social Criticism – A Talk by Dr. Dror Abend-David
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A Modern History of a Traditional Jewish Dish or How Cholent Became Hungarian – A Talk by Dr. Katalin Franciska Rac
Pugh Hall OcoraDr. Rac is the Library Coordinator for Jewish Heritage, Price Library of Judaica. Prior to Dr. Rac's talk, the winner(s) of the Cholent Recipe Contest will be announced. You can find more details about the recipe contest on the Price Library website: http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/Judaica/PublicPrograms
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A Modern History of a Traditional Jewish Dish or How Cholent Became Hungarian – A Talk by Dr. Katalin Franciska Rac
Pugh Hall OcoraDr. Rac is the Library Coordinator for Jewish Heritage, Price Library of Judaica. Prior to Dr. Rac's talk, the winner(s) of the Cholent Recipe Contest will be announced. You can find more details about the recipe contest on the Price Library website: http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/Judaica/PublicPrograms
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Democracy on Retreat: Crisis, Civil Society, and the Recurrence of Autocracies in the Interwar Years – A Talk by Svend-Erik Skaaning
Anderson Hall, Room 216Dr. Skaaning is Professor of Political Science at Aarhus University and one of the principal investigators for Varieties of Democracy project. He is author of Requisites of Democracy, Democracy and Democratization in Comparative Perspective, and The Rule of Law, as well as articles on democracy, civil liberties, the rule of law, and comparative methods in …
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Democracy on Retreat: Crisis, Civil Society, and the Recurrence of Autocracies in the Interwar Years – A Talk by Svend-Erik Skaaning
Anderson Hall, Room 216Dr. Skaaning is Professor of Political Science at Aarhus University and one of the principal investigators for Varieties of Democracy project. He is author of Requisites of Democracy, Democracy and Democratization in Comparative Perspective, and The Rule of Law, as well as articles on democracy, civil liberties, the rule of law, and comparative methods in …
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Symposium: African Clandestine Migrants and Fortress Europe: Dreams of a Better Future and Human Dramas in the Mediterranean Sea.
Reitz Union: Matthews SuiteSymposium Program
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Study Abroad Fair
Stop by the Plaza of the Americas to learn about the Center for European Studies' study abroad programs in Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey!
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Study Abroad Fair
Stop by the Plaza of the Americas to learn about the Center for European Studies' study abroad programs in Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey!
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“Kadyrov on Instagram: Mediating Authority in Russia’s Web 2.0 World” a talk by Michael Gorham
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Social media are frequently celebrated for their democratic, decentralized architecture, means for everyday citizens to express themselves without the regular media filters of more centralized markets. What happens when they become the go-to mode of communication and public relations for political leaders of a more authoritarian bent? The foray into Instagram by Ramzan Kadyrov, the …
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“Kadyrov on Instagram: Mediating Authority in Russia’s Web 2.0 World” a talk by Michael Gorham
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Social media are frequently celebrated for their democratic, decentralized architecture, means for everyday citizens to express themselves without the regular media filters of more centralized markets. What happens when they become the go-to mode of communication and public relations for political leaders of a more authoritarian bent? The foray into Instagram by Ramzan Kadyrov, the …
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Study Abroad Information Session
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Swing by our conference room to learn more about our study abroad programs and meet the instructors.
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Study Abroad Information Session
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312Swing by our conference room to learn more about our study abroad programs and meet the instructors.
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“International Communism and the Spanish Civil War” – A Talk by Dr. Lisa Kirschenbaum
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“International Communism and the Spanish Civil War” – A Talk by Dr. Lisa Kirschenbaum
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“Literature and Ethics: The Ethical Turn in Criticism” – A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Bill Calin
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“Literature and Ethics: The Ethical Turn in Criticism” – A Lunchtime Symposium with Dr. Bill Calin
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Annual Women Composers’ Festival
20th International Festival of Women Composers Tuesday, March 8 7:30pm Concert: Baughman Center on Lake Alice (free tickets available at Baughman Center tel. 352-294-0049). Saturday, March 12 7:30pm Concert: University of Florida School of Music Room 101.
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Annual Women Composers’ Festival
20th International Festival of Women Composers Tuesday, March 8 7:30pm Concert: Baughman Center on Lake Alice (free tickets available at Baughman Center tel. 352-294-0049). Saturday, March 12 7:30pm Concert: University of Florida School of Music Room 101.
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Museum Nights at the Harn: Discover Europe
Harn Museum of Art Chandler Auditorium 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FLVisitors on this evening will view artist interpretations of natural environments in Europe and beyond, meet campus and community groups and enjoy musical performances, poetry, activities, tours of Framing Nature and free food. Additional support for this evening provided by the UF Center for European Studies. Free food and Admission - See more at: http://harn.ufl.edu/museumnights#sthash.ruAKvcny.dpuf
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Museum Nights at the Harn: Discover Europe
Harn Museum of Art Chandler Auditorium 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FLVisitors on this evening will view artist interpretations of natural environments in Europe and beyond, meet campus and community groups and enjoy musical performances, poetry, activities, tours of Framing Nature and free food. Additional support for this evening provided by the UF Center for European Studies. Free food and Admission
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Film screening: The Last Mentsch
Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, GainesvilleWithout family, a synagogue or a single Jewish friend, the hardened survivor has so effectively created a new identity that, when faced with his own mortality, the rabbis refuse his appeal to be buried in a Jewish cemetery in Cologne. Determined to return to his birthplace and establish his ancestry, Marcus enlists the help of …
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Film screening: The Last Mentsch
Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, GainesvilleWithout family, a synagogue or a single Jewish friend, the hardened survivor has so effectively created a new identity that, when faced with his own mortality, the rabbis refuse his appeal to be buried in a Jewish cemetery in Cologne. Determined to return to his birthplace and establish his ancestry, Marcus enlists the help of …
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“Legislative Behavior in the Northern Ireland Assembly, 2007-2011: Conflict and Consensus in a Developing Consociational Democracy” – A Talk by Dr. Richard Conley, UF Political Science
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312This talk is part of the Center's Irish week. Richard Conley is an associate professor in the Political Science department at the University of Florida.
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“Legislative Behavior in the Northern Ireland Assembly, 2007-2011: Conflict and Consensus in a Developing Consociational Democracy” – A Talk by Dr. Richard Conley, UF Political Science
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312This talk is part of the Center's Irish week. Richard Conley is an associate professor in the Political Science department at the University of Florida.
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“Ireland, 1916: The Rising and the War” a talk by Jessica Harland-Jacobs
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312This talk, part of the Center's Irish Week, will discuss the Easter Uprising in 1916, where Irish rebels revolted in Dublin against English colonialism while the English were engaged in the First World War. Dr. Harland-Jacobs is an associate professor in the UF Department of History.
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“Ireland, 1916: The Rising and the War” a talk by Jessica Harland-Jacobs
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312This talk, part of the Center's Irish Week, will discuss the Easter Uprising in 1916, where Irish rebels revolted in Dublin against English colonialism while the English were engaged in the First World War. Dr. Harland-Jacobs is an associate professor in the UF Department of History.
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Free Film Screening at the Hippodrome: “Good Vibrations”
Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, GainesvilleThis event is part of the Center's Irish Week. This event is free and open to the public. The Center's executive director, Lisa Booth, will provide introductory remarks. From the IMDB page: "A chronicle of Terri Hooley's life, a record-store owner instrumental in developing Belfast's punk-rock scene."
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Free Film Screening at the Hippodrome: “Good Vibrations”
Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, GainesvilleThis event is part of the Center's Irish Week. This event is free and open to the public. The Center's executive director, Lisa Booth, will provide introductory remarks. From the IMDB page: "A chronicle of Terri Hooley's life, a record-store owner instrumental in developing Belfast's punk-rock scene."
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A Research Seminar in Politics (RSP): “Power-sharing in Deeply Divided Places”
Anderson Hall, Room 216Professor O’Leary will reflect on the successes and failures of power-sharing in deeply divided places, and discuss how they are interpreted within Political Science. Drawing upon his personal experiences as a constitutional and political advisor to the European Union and the United Nations, and as an advisor during the constitutional reconstruction of Northern Ireland and …
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A Research Seminar in Politics (RSP): “Power-sharing in Deeply Divided Places”
Anderson Hall, Room 216Professor O’Leary will reflect on the successes and failures of power-sharing in deeply divided places, and discuss how they are interpreted within Political Science. Drawing upon his personal experiences as a constitutional and political advisor to the European Union and the United Nations, and as an advisor during the constitutional reconstruction of Northern Ireland and …
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“Minerva’s Outcast Children: Expelled Scientists and the Politics of History in the Max Planck Society.” a talk by Michael Scheuring
The talk is about the treatment accorded by Germany's most prestigious research organization, the Max Planck Society, after 1945 to scientists who had been dismissed from its predecessor, the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, during the years of National Socialism. It shows how conflicts over legal claims for compensation derived from a fundamental lack of understanding between …
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“Minerva’s Outcast Children: Expelled Scientists and the Politics of History in the Max Planck Society.” a talk by Michael Scheuring
The talk is about the treatment accorded by Germany's most prestigious research organization, the Max Planck Society, after 1945 to scientists who had been dismissed from its predecessor, the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, during the years of National Socialism. It shows how conflicts over legal claims for compensation derived from a fundamental lack of understanding between …
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“Democracy Assistance from the Third Wave: Polish Engagement in Belarus and Ukraine” – A Lunchtime Symposium with Paulina Pospieszna
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312The role of Western NGOs in the transition of post communist nations to democracy has been well documented. In this study, Paulina Pospieszna follows a different trajectory, examining the role of a former aid recipient (Poland), newly democratic itself, and its efforts to aid democratic transitions in the neighboring states of Belarus and Ukraine Lunch …
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“Democracy Assistance from the Third Wave: Polish Engagement in Belarus and Ukraine” – A Lunchtime Symposium with Paulina Pospieszna
CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312The role of Western NGOs in the transition of post communist nations to democracy has been well documented. In this study, Paulina Pospieszna follows a different trajectory, examining the role of a former aid recipient (Poland), newly democratic itself, and its efforts to aid democratic transitions in the neighboring states of Belarus and Ukraine Lunch …
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