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January

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 156

Conversations on Europe: "The Big Bang 10 Years later: East Europe & The EU after expansion"

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Venue:Webinar

Webinar on Horizon 2020 and possibilities of funding for US researchers

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, the European Studies Program, and the European Student Association, organize a European film series on the topic of European politics. "Nous nous sommes tant hais" re-enacts the birth of the European Union.

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Venue:Florida International University - MMC - Green Library - GL 220

Lecture on "The European Parliament and the Enlargement of the EU" by Geoffrey Harris, Deputy Head, European Parliament Liaison Office with the US Congress.

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Venue:University of Miami - Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center - 6200 San Amaro Drive , Room C

Lecture on "Morocco, its Evolving Mediterranean Neighborhood, and its Relations with the U.S."

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Venue:Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Miami Branch - 9100 NW 36 Street – Miami, FL 33178

The 2nd Euro Challenge Teacher Orientation will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Miami Branch

February

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Venue:University of Miami - Merrick 307 - Coral Gables

Manuel Cienfuegos, University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Visiting Scholar, European Union Center of Excellence

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 220

Polish Lecture Series: "Making Sense of the Jewish Revival in Contemporary Poland"

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Venue:FIU -Green Library - GL 220

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, the European Studies Program, and the European Student Association, organize a European film series on the topic of European politics. "Stalingrad": The Battle of Stalingrad, the turning point of the European Theater of World War II.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

Lecture on "Ukraine and the Revenge of Geography" by Dr. Ralph Clem.

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Venue:University of Miami - Merrick 307 - Coral Gables

Roundtable on "The Member States of the European Union in a time of change": - Germany - France - Spain - United Kingdom

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 220

Roundtable on "A Comparison of Sacred and Secular in Northern Europe and Japan"

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 156

Conversations on Europe: "Spy Games: Technology & Trust in the Transatlantic Relationship"

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Venue:Webinar with Germany

ERC and Possibilities of funding for US researchers

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Venue:Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Miami Branch - 9100 NW 36 Street – Miami, FL 33178

The 3rd Euro Challenge Teacher Orientation will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Miami Branch

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Venue:University of Miami - Coral Gables - Aresty Graduate Business Building - Room 431

"Before and After the TTIP: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and the USA. A seminar on the implications for regional integration and business in the Western Hemisphere and the rest of the world.

March

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Venue:Florida International University - MMC - CBC Room 232

This event explores the issue of leadership in the public sector as addressed by prominent figures from France's famed Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA) and the Public Admnistration Department of Florida International University.

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Venue:FIU - Management Advanced Research Center Building - MARC 115-125-145

The Local Florida Euro Challenge Competition 2014 will take place at Florida International University.

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 156

Conversations on Europe: "The Thorn & the Thistle in Europe's Side?: : English and Scottish Nationalism & the Future of the EU"

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, the European Studies Program, and the European Student Association, organize a European film series on the topic of European politics.

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Venue:Coral Gables

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence at FIU will host the Annual EUCE network meeting.

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Venue:FIU - Primera Casa - PC 428

Lecture by Erica Edwards, Executive Director of the Center for European Studies, EUCE, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Venue:100 Miracle Mile - Suite 200 - Coral Gables, FL 33134

MEUCE is organizing a “Practical Workshop” on recent developments concerning the European Framework Program, including tentative changes that will appear when Horizon 2020 calls begin in 2014.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

Roundtable on "Crisis in Ukraine: A Teach-In" with FIU experts.

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Venue:Florida International University - MMC - SIPA 502 & 503

Lecture on "Placing the Holocaust in History: Shifting Perspectives, 1960-2010" by Dr. Geoff Eley, University of Michigan

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Venue:FIU - MARC International Pavilion

The Miami-Florida and Wisconsin EU Centers of Excellence are co-sponsoring an academic workshop March 28-29 2014 at Florida International University on questions of Gender and Generation in Europe.

April

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Venue:Brussels

During two days,on April 1st and 2nd, the 25 European and American BILAT partners met with European Commission Officials for BILAT-HORIZON 2020 - Innovation and Research Projects

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Venue:Florida International University - Frost Art Museum - Rooms 105 and 107

WWII US Veterans Recognition Award Ceremony at FIU

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Venue:FIU - SIPA 502

Lecture on "The EU and Russia: Competition and Conflict in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus" by Dr. Hannes Adomeit, Fellow German Academic Exchange Service

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Venue:Coral Gables - Right Space2Meet

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is organizing a “Practical Workshop on EU Research and Innovation Fundings - Horizon 2020" This event is jointly sponsored by BILAT USA 2.0, the Delegation of the European Union to the US, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Right Space 2 Meet

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Venue:Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Miami Branch

FIU is proud of organizing in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Miami Branch, a Recognition & Award Luncheon for the 2 Florida High Schools Winners

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 156

Conversations on Europe: "A Parliament against itself? The Far Right in the upcoming European Parliament Elections"

May

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

During European Week, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence and European Studies is partnering with Eurochannel Inc. and Dish Network, and organize an European Short Film Festival on May 5 and 6.

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Venue:Florida International University - Modesto A. Maidique Campus - Graham Center GC 150

On the occasion of Europe Day, May 9th, the Miami-Florida European Union of Excellence is organizing different Education and Cultural events

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

"John Paul II. I kept looking for you…” is a full-length documentary about the life of John Paul II and the message he left in his wake.

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

Documentary on the life of "Rembrandt"

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Venue:Christopher Columbus High School

Presentation of "The Importance of the European Union" to high school students by diplomats.

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

"Love in Portofino" with Andrea Bocelli

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

"Sonny Boy" - Dutch Film - is a love story between a Dutch woman and a Surinam man who have to deal with discrimination in the run-up to the Second World War.

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

Recognition Award Ceremony for FIU students who obtained their Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in European Studies; and the High School students who participated in the Euro Challenge Competition 2014.

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Venue:Florida International University - Graham Center - GC 150

Book Presentation: "The TTIP:The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the European Union and the United States" By Dr. Joaquin Roy, Miami-Florida European Union Center/Jean Monnet Chair, 2014

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Venue:Florida International University - MMC - Graham Center - GC 150

European Film Screening: “Nous nous sommes tant hais” (How we hated each other) which re-enacts the birth of the European Union Click Here

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Venue:Nova High School

MEUCE is proud of organizing a ceremony and an awarding medals to Nova High School's students, one of the 2014 winners Euro Challenge Competition.

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Venue:Facebook

Facebook chat about Erasmus+

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Venue:Webinar

Webinar on funding possibilities for US researchers with a special focus on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme (Horizon 2020)

June

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Venue:Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - Trinity Cathedral, 464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132

To commemorate the "Longest Day", a service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

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Venue:Miami Downtown

The German-American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta with different European Chambers of Commerce and Consulates in Miami are organizing with the Miami-Florida European Center of Excellence a workshop on the TTIP.

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Venue:Boston: Atlantic Wharf, Waterfront District

Workshop on Accelerating EU-US Business Collaboration in Health/e-Health - Research & Innovation:Opportunities, Barriers and Best Practices

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Venue:Florida International University - 11200 SW 8th Street - Miami, FL 33199 - MARC Pavilion

The Václav Havel Initiative for Human Rights and Diplomacy is hosting a seminar that will bring together a small group of experts from academia, civil society and diplomacy to discuss the issue of international human rights and Cuba from two perspectives: the “theoretical” perspective of political thinkers and the “practical” perspective adopted by those whose habitat is the realm of political action.

July

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Venue:Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 464 NE 16th Street.

For their 40th anniversary, the acclaimed Monaco Boys’ Choir of the Principality of Monaco, formerly known as The Little Singers of Monaco (Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco), will perform for an exceptional show in Miami, on June 28 at 7.30pm.

August

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Venue:Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, FL

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is organizing a one-day workshop on how to teach Europe to high school teachers from Broward and Palm Beach counties.

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Venue:Coral Gables

Journalists Workshop: "Caught between the EU and Russia - Coverage of the Ukraine-Russian Crisis: a view from the Americas"

September

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

In collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Miami,and in order to commemorate the century of World War I, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, will screen 5 historical documentaries of World War I entitled "Apocalypse - 1ere Guerre Mondiale"; The 1st episode will be "Fury"

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Venue:Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Ave.

The Jewish Studies Initiatives is hosting a lecture by Marina Pignatelli, University of Lisbon, who will share the memories of Jewsish refugees that faced dual challenges of culture and politics in Portugal.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

The MEUCE, in collaboration with the European Student Association, will screen European Films this semester. The first film is a French Film: "L'Auberge Espagnole"

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Venue:Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach

Former Honorary Consul of Finland in S. Florida, Dr. Cami Hofstadter, will be giving a lecture on the role each Scandinavian country played during the Holocaust. Part of the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series.

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Venue:New World Symphony - 500 17th Street - Miami Beach

In order to commemorate the Century of World War I, Knight Foundation and History Miami, in partnership with Wolfsonian-FIU; Florida International University, Department of History; Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU; University of Miami, Department of History; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; New World Center, present "World War I: A Century Later - Origins and Legacy"

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - Resources Center - GL 156

CONVERSATIONS ON EUROPE: “The Scottish Referendum: Results & Implications" Top experts on Scotland will join specialists on the Scottish Referendum via videoconferencing across several sites

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

In collaboration with the Cercle Francais, Pi Delta Phi, the Modern Language Department, and European Student Association, we will screen a French film on WWI: "Joyeux Noël" (Merry Christmas)

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

In order to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising, the MEUCE and Polish consulate in Miami are screening a Polish Documentary "The August Sky: 63 Days of Glory", followed by a presentation on "Warsaw "44: A Legacy of Sacrifice" by Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz.

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Venue:The Bookstore at the Grove, 3390 Mary St Miami, FL 33133

Join the Václav Havel Initiative for Human Rights & Diplomacy for a Book Presentation and Signing by Timothy Phillips on "Beyond Conflict:The Project on Justice in Times of Transition".

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Venue:Nova High School - Broward

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is currently recruiting High Schools in Miami-Dade, and Broward County for the Euro Challenge Competition 2015. Christine I. Caly-Sanchez , the Associate Director of the MEUCE at FIU will make a presentation on the competition to Nova High School students.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

In collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Miami,and in order to commemorate the century of World War I, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, will screen 5 documentaries of World War I entitled "Apocalypse - 1ere Guerre Mondiale"; The 2nd and 3rd episodes will be "Fear" & "Hell"

October

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 835

CONVERSATIONS ON EUROPE: “25 Years of the Berlin Republic" Top experts on Germany will join specialists on the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall via videoconferencing across several sites

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

Lecture on "The 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall" by Hon. Jürgen Borsch, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Venue:Florida International University - MMC - PG5-153

H.E Ambassador Mikael Barfod, Head of the Delegation of the EU to Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean will talk about the EU and Caribbean challenges.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

In Fall 2014, the MEUCE in collaboration with the European Student Association is screening a series of films and documentaries in order for students to discover the European Cities. "Europe Seen from the Sky" filmed by Sylvain Augier, takes the viewer on a fascinating journey to meet the wonders of Europe.

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Venue:FIU - SIPA—SIPA Café

The MEUCE and Ruth K.Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series is organizing a panel discussion "WWI Commemoration: One Hundred Years After: A FIU Panel Discussion" with Faculty.

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Venue:FIU - College of Law - Courtroom 1000

On Oct. 10th-World Day Against the Death Penalty, The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU College of Law, and the Consulate General of Italy will welcome the European Consuls General in Miami, the US Coordination Washington Team of the British NGO-Reprieve, and FIU College of Law experts to discuss European and International Perspectives on Capital Punishment.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 243

Lecture by Adam Michnik and Elzbieta Matynia: "Celebrating 10 Years in the EU: Poland and the Czech Republic: Conversations Between Václav Havel & Adam Michnik".

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Venue:FIU - MMC - College Business Complex - CBC 155

The MEUCE and the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished lecture Series will organize a European Film Series on World War I in order to commemorate the Century of the WWI. The first film will be "All Quiet in the Western Front"

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - GL 835

A HS teacher orientation on the Euro Challenge Competition 2015 will take place at Florida International University. This workshop has been replaced by the Euro Challenge Competition Student Orientation on December 8th.

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Venue:Archimedean Upper Conservatory High School

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is currently recruiting High Schools in Miami-Dade, and Broward County for the Euro Challenge Competition 2015. Christine I. Caly-Sanchez , the Associate Director of the MEUCE at FIU will make a presentation on the competition to Archimedean Upper Conservatory students.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, The MEUCE and European Student Association are screening a documentary on Italy where you will discover its twenty regions.

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - Resource Center - GL 156

CONVERSATIONS ON EUROPE: “1914 Revisited? The EU-US-Russia Triangle". Top experts on World War I will join specialists on the subject via videoconferencing across several sites

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Venue:Florida International University - MMC - 11200 SW 8th Street - Miami, FL 33199

During French Weeks - Oct. 21-Nov.11, in collaboration with different Departments and Oranizations at FIU, the Consulate General of France, The French American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, the MEUCE will be organizing different events at FIU.

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Venue:FIU - MMC - College Business Complex - CBC 155

The MEUCE and the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series will organize a European Film Series on World War I in order to commemorate the Century of the WWI. The 2nd film will be "Gallipoli"

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, the European Studies Program, and the European Student Association, organize a European film series this Fall. During French Weeks, we will screen a French film.

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Venue:FIU - Green Library -GL 220

FIU students will discuss about their experience they had in France this summer - Guest of Honor: Hon. Philippe Letrilliart, Consul General of France in Miami.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

In collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Miami,and in order to commemorate the century of World War I, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, will screen 5 documentaries of World War I entitled "Apocalypse - 1ere Guerre Mondiale"; The 4th and 5th episodes will be "Rage" & "Deliverance"

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Venue:FIU - MMC - College Business Complex - CBC 155

The MEUCE and the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series will organize a European Film Series on World War I in order to commemorate the Century of the WWI. The 3rd film will be a PBS Documentary: "Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World"

November

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Venue:FIU - College of Engineering and Computing

The MEUCE organized a visit of FIU College of Engineering and Computing Science for a delegation of Italian Information & Communication Technology companies

MEUCE Outreach:Presentation on the Euro Challenge Competition 2015 to Gulliver Preparatory HS (FIU)

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Venue:Gulliver Preparatory High School

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is currently recruiting High Schools in Miami-Dade, and Broward County for the Euro Challenge Competition 2015. Christine I. Caly-Sanchez , the Associate Director of the MEUCE at FIU will make a presentation on the competition to Gulliver Preparatory High School students.

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Venue:FIU - MMC - College Business Complex - CBC 155

The MEUCE and the Ruth.K. and Shepard Broad Distinguised Lecture Series will organize a European Film Series on World War I in order to commemorate the Century of the WWI. The 4th film will be "Paths of Glory"

MEUCE Outreach:Presentation on the Euro Challenge Competition 2015 to ISB HS

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Venue:International School of Broward - Broward

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is currently recruiting High Schools in Miami-Dade, and Broward County for the Euro Challenge Competition 2015. Christine I. Caly-Sanchez , the Associate Director of the MEUCE at FIU will make a presentation on the competition to International School of Broward High School students.

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Venue:FIU - SIPA Cafe

We will have the honor to have H.E. Andris RAZĀNS, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Mexico who will talk about the perspectives from the incoming EU Presidency of Latvia

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Venue:Miami Beach Urban Studios in Miami Beach, Florida

The exhibition "Riga and World Cities. Live Paintings and Another Horizon. Live Paintings" introduce us to the work of two renowned Latvian painters, Aleksejs Naumovs and Kristaps Zarins.

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Venue:University of Miami - Whitten Learning Center 110 - Coral Gables

Lecture on "German Reunification: The Significance of German Reunification for the European Unification Process" by Hon. Jürgen Borsch, Consul General of Germany in Miami

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Venue:The Wolfsonian-FIU - 1001 Washington Avenue - Miami Beach

November 11 2014 - April 5 2015, The Wolfsonian-FIU is organizing an exhibition "Myth and Machine: The First World War in Visual Culture" to commemorate the Century of WWI.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

Roundtable on "The EU Expansion East: 10 Years Later"

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Venue:Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Lecture on "The Spiritual Resistance of Edith Stein and Regina Jonas" by Dr. Emily Leah Silverman, San Jose State University

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 243

During International Week, the MEUCE and European Student Association is organizing a panel discussion on "FIU Students' Experience in Europe"

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Venue:FIU, MMC - Graham Center Art Gallery

During International Education Week, the Study Abroad Office is organizing an Art Showcase featuring artwork by students who participated in FIU's 2014 Summer Art and Architecture Study Abroad in France, London and Berlin Programs. Europe will be the focus of this showcase.

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Venue:FIU - Green Library - Resources Center - GL 156

CONVERSATIONS ON EUROPE: “Displaced: The Refugee Crisis in the Mediterranean Basin". Top experts will join specialists on the subject via videoconferencing across several sites

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 140

The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, the European Studies Program, and the European Student Association, organize a European film series this Fall.

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 150

In Fall 2014, the MEUCE in collaboration with the Europe Student Association is screening a series of films. "Nous nous sommes tant hais" (How we hated each other!), is a Franco-Austrian film, where the action takes place in France and Germany in 1950, which re-enacts the birth of the European Union.

December

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Venue:FIU - MMC - Graham Center - GC 140

"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is a vision of the 1st World War by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez.

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Venue:FIU - MMC - SIPA 503

Book presentation: "La Edad de Hielo" (The Ice Age) by Diego López Garrido, Spanish Deputy

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Venue:FIU - Graham Center - GC 243

One day seminar - Euro Challenge Competition HS Student Orientation. Students and teachers from 10 high schools will be attending this orientation. These schools will be participating in the Euro Challenge Competition 2015.

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Venue:Webinar

Webinar on the Euro Challenge Competition 2015 with WISE and the Delegation of the European Union

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Venue:Webinar

Webinar on the Euro Challenge: "The Current Economic Situation in the Euro Area and Related Topics"