Center for European Studies

In light of the recent events in France, the Center for European Studies, the Center for Jewish Studies, and the Center for Global Islamic Studies have come together to collaborate on an informative public discussion that seeks to understand these events and to present a variety of perspectives.  This event is intended to provide an in-depth look at …

In light of the recent events in France, the Center for European Studies, the Center for Jewish Studies, and the Center for Global Islamic Studies have come together to collaborate on an informative public discussion that seeks to understand these events and to present a variety of perspectives.  This event is intended to provide an in-depth look at …

Come join us for an informal chat with Michael E. Thurston about the job opportunities available in foreign service for UF graduates and undergraduates.  Mr. Thurston will be answering questions and offering career advice for those who would like to pursue a career in foreign service.  Coffee & cookies will be served, so please come …

Come join us for an informal chat with Michael E. Thurston about the job opportunities available in foreign service for UF graduates and undergraduates.  Mr. Thurston will be answering questions and offering career advice for those who would like to pursue a career in foreign service.  Coffee & cookies will be served, so please come …

Please join us for a talk by Ari Joskowicz, Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and European Studies at Vanderbilt University, as he addresses a largely unexplored aspect of Jewish modernity by illuminating the extent to which French and German Jews made use of the liberal catalog of villains in their attempts to express themselves politically.  …

Please join us for a talk by Ari Joskowicz, Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and European Studies at Vanderbilt University, as he addresses a largely unexplored aspect of Jewish modernity by illuminating the extent to which French and German Jews made use of the liberal catalog of villains in their attempts to express themselves politically.  …

UF study abroad program directors, independent program providers and former study abroad students will be available to share their international experiences at the fair. The UF International Center staff will be available to explain the application process and help students with the first steps to find the right program for them. Other universities and institutions …

UF study abroad program directors, independent program providers and former study abroad students will be available to share their international experiences at the fair. The UF International Center staff will be available to explain the application process and help students with the first steps to find the right program for them. Other universities and institutions …

Please join us on Thursday, February 5th, at 12:50 pm, in Anderson 216 for "Russia, Ukraine, and the Borders of Europe," a talk by Stephen Hanson, College of William & Mary. Professor Hanson will address the current conflict between Russia & Ukraine, and will pay special attention to the legacy of border construction during the …

Please join us on Thursday, February 5th, at 12:50 pm, in Anderson 216 for "Russia, Ukraine, and the Borders of Europe," a talk by Stephen Hanson, College of William & Mary. Professor Hanson will address the current conflict between Russia & Ukraine, and will pay special attention to the legacy of border construction during the …

"10 to 11" is the story of a passionate collector Mithat and the building concierge, Ali. For Mithat, Istanbul is as vast as his collections and for Ali it is nothing more than the few blocks around the building. When the neighbors decide to have the building rebuilt, Mithat must struggle to preserve his collections. …

Presenters, Emrah Sahin and Lisa Booth, on behalf of the Center for European Studies

Presenters, Emrah Sahin and Lisa Booth, on behalf of the Center for European Studies

The Center is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Michael Gorham will be the featured speaker for this week's ILR series at Oak Hammock.  Professor Gorham speak about contemporary Russian political rhetoric and contextualize the current state of Russian politics, both at the domestic and global level.

The Center is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Michael Gorham will be the featured speaker for this week's ILR series at Oak Hammock.  Professor Gorham speak about contemporary Russian political rhetoric and contextualize the current state of Russian politics, both at the domestic and global level.

Are you interested in Summer Study Abroad? Would you like to learn more about programs in Prague, Krakow, Salzburg, or Brussels? Then please join us on Thursday, February 12th, from 2:00 - 4:00, in the CES Conference Room (3312 Turlington Hall), for an information session about the fantastic Summer programs that we offer. Representatives from …

Are you interested in Summer Study Abroad? Would you like to learn more about programs in Prague, Krakow, Salzburg, or Brussels? Then please join us on Thursday, February 12th, from 2:00 - 4:00, in the CES Conference Room (3312 Turlington Hall), for an information session about the fantastic Summer programs that we offer. Representatives from …

Please join us for this film showing in Anderson Hall Room 034 at 5:10pm! Emrah is a dreamer who hopes to be a great director, trying to shoot his first feature film. His father Mehdi, a retired customs enforcement officer, believes that Emrah is going to become a pharmacist. Emrah manages to cobble together funding …

Please join us for a talk by Visiting Professor Jacomine Nortier (Linguistics) as she delves into the realm of identity construction and expression.  Professor Nortier's talk will focus on a Moroccan and Turkish immigrant community in Utrecht, the rap music that has arisen from this particular group, and the ways in which they have incorporated …

Please join us for a talk by Visiting Professor Jacomine Nortier (Linguistics) as she delves into the realm of identity construction and expression.  Professor Nortier's talk will focus on a Moroccan and Turkish immigrant community in Utrecht, the rap music that has arisen from this particular group, and the ways in which they have incorporated …

Yusuf's best friend is his father, who supports his family's modest life with the honey he collects from tall trees in the forests of the remote Turkish countryside. Yusuf is a quiet boy, and his mother is concerned for his future. Perhaps he will follow in his father's footsteps, or perhaps school will offer him …

Please join us for this wonderful documentary film and musical journey of the city that bridges Europe & Asia. Free and open to the public! Introduction by Emrah Sahin

Please join us for this wonderful documentary film and musical journey of the city that bridges Europe & Asia. Free and open to the public! Introduction by Emrah Sahin

Please join us on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:45 for a discussion with Dr. Vassili Schedrin about his upcoming biography of Solomon Mikhoels, the famed actor and artistic director of the Moscow State Jewish (Yiddish) Theater.  Mikhoels also served as Chair of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee during WWII and traveled widely gaining support for the …

Please join us on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:45 for a discussion with Dr. Vassili Schedrin about his upcoming biography of Solomon Mikhoels, the famed actor and artistic director of the Moscow State Jewish (Yiddish) Theater.  Mikhoels also served as Chair of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee during WWII and traveled widely gaining support for the …

Only a few years after WWII the Volkswagen Beetle became one of the most prominent political symbols of West German society’s economic recovery and its new beginning as a Western and democratic country. This talk tells a different story about what the Volkswagen signified for West Germans between 1947 and 1962. A joke about Jews …

Please join us for a debate between Tom Kostopoulos & Ioannis Ziogas as they offer differing opinions on the rise of the Greek radical left party (Syriza) and the consequences of its recent electoral victory on the future of Greece and the Eurozone. The debate will revolve around the issues of the current democratic deficit …

Please join us for a debate between Tom Kostopoulos & Ioannis Ziogas as they offer differing opinions on the rise of the Greek radical left party (Syriza) and the consequences of its recent electoral victory on the future of Greece and the Eurozone. The debate will revolve around the issues of the current democratic deficit …

Dr. Hyden is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science and African Studies. In this presentation, he will focus on his native Sweden.  Politics in Sweden rarely attracts international attention, but the recent government crisis and the challenge stemming from admitting what the right-wing “Swedish Democrats” call too many foreigners have raised issues about Swedish exceptionalism. …

Dr. Hyden is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science and African Studies. In this presentation, he will focus on his native Sweden.  Politics in Sweden rarely attracts international attention, but the recent government crisis and the challenge stemming from admitting what the right-wing “Swedish Democrats” call too many foreigners have raised issues about Swedish exceptionalism. …