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Florida International University, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 220
Roundtable on The (Non-)Sense of Walls-Border Politics around the World by Dr. Alex Stepick, Professor, Global and Sociocultural Studies FIU, Dr. Charles MacDonald, Professor, International Relations FIU, Dr. Troy Elder, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law FIU, Dr.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Miami Branch- 9100 NW 36th Street - Doral, FL 33178
The Miami Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta organized a teacher workshop to help the teachers involved in the Euro Challenge Competition 2010 and to prepare them for the Euro Challenge.
The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the availability of research awards for faculty and advanced graduate students working on European Union Issues.
The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence seeks proposals for curriculum development awards to enhance the study of the European Union by creating EU-focused courses or infusing knowledge of the EU into university curricula.
University of Miami - Coral Gables - 123 Ferre Building
Seminar on Spain in the EU and the State of Latin American Integration.This is a central activity to commemorate tghe 25 years of Spain s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency of the EU Council.
Lecture on Europe as Europe Otherness by Dr. Mishel Pavlovski, Professor on Postgraduate cultural studies on the Institute of Macedonian Literature of St Cyril and Methodius, University of Skopje Macedonia
Book presentation: Una region en construccion. UNASUR y integracion en America del Sur by Anna Ayuso (CIDOB, Barcelona)This is an activity to commemorate the 25 years (1985-2010) of Spain’s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency of the EU Council (January-June 2010)
Lecture on "To Be (a Part) of a Whole: Constitutional Patriotism and the Paradox of democracy in the Wake of the Spanish Constitution of 1978" by Brad Epps, Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard University.This event is co-sponsored by the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU
Discussion on the Spanish Presidency, the question of the models of integration/constitution, and the Treaty of LisbonGuest of Honor: Hon. Santiago Cabanas, Consul General of Spain in MiamiAntonio-Carlos Pereira Menaut, Titular de Dereito Constitucional
Discussion on The European Union’s New External Service by Natividad Fernández-Sola(University of Zaragoza)Her pioneer paper is available on the web.This is an activity to commemorate the 25 years (1985-2010) of Spain’s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency of the EU Council (January-June 2010)
Roundtable on Spain and the State of the European Union.Participants:Acosta Diego (King s College, London)Natividad Fernandez-Sola (U. Zaragoza)Carlos Mahamud (UNED/Elcano, Madrid)This is an activity to commemorate the 25 years of Spain s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency of the EU Council.
Guest talk on Globalization and Latin American Integration: the case of Mercosur and Venezuela.This event is sponsored by the Program of Cultural Cooperation of Spain. It is an activity to commemorate the 25 years of Spain s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency for the EU Council.
Mattias Sundholm, Deputy, Spokesperson /Deputy Head of Press & Public Diplomacy, Delegation of the European Union to the U.S. in Washington D.C., was the guest of honor at the signing Ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding between the German American Business Chamber of South Florida and the Beacon Council, Miami-Dade's official economic development organization.Date: 1-Mar-2010Time: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMLocation: The Beacon Council - MiamiClick here to view photo gallery
Lecture on the European Union: a half century of change and progress by Mattias Sundholm, Deputy, Spokesperson /Deputy Head of Press & Public Diplomacy, Delegation of the European Union to the U.S. in Washington D.C.
The Europe Student Association in collaboration with the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, organize a European film series on the topic of European politics
MEUCE Lecture on The EU's relations with Russia and other Eastern European Countries (UM)
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University of Miami
Lecture on the EU's relations with Russia and other Eastern European Countries by Francesc Serra, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.This is an activity to commemorate the 25 years (1985-2010) of Spain s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency of the EU Council (January-June 2010).
The Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies, FIU and Sociology-Anthropology Geography Graduates' Association, present "Which school systems provide the best opportunities for success?
Three Floridian High Schools - Coral Reef Senior High School, G. Holmes Braddock High School, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, have been selected at FIU on March 23rd and have been given an expenses paid trip to compete in the national competition in New York City on April 27th
University of Barcelona, Spain - School of Economics
Lecture on "The Systems of Integration in Latin America: Its differences with the European Union" by Dr. JoaquÃn Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami's European Union Center of Excellence.
MEUCE Book Presentation on The Cuban Revolution: Relations with Spain, the EU, and the US (UM)
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Book Presentation on the Cuban Revolution: Relations with Spain, the United-States, and the European Union, by Dr. JoaquÃn Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami's European Union Center of Excellence.Location: University of Barcelona, Spain - Sala Maragall, CIDOB, Elisabets 12 For more information, click herePhoto Gallery
Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona Law School, Spain
Lecture on the Lisbon Treaty: Reverberations in the United States and Latin America by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami's European Union Center of Excellence.Location: Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona Law School, Spain
The EU Centres World Meeting - Networking Conference took place in Madrid, Spain from April 11 to 13, 2010. (3 days). This conference brought 26 centers from North America, Asia and Australasia where Directors and Associate Directors exchanged experiences and share ideas.
Lecture on the Cuban Revolution and the relations with the EU by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami's European Union Center of Excellence.
Lecture on the Commun Position from the EU about Cuba by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami s European Union Center of Excellence.Location: Fundacion Alternativas, SpainPhoto Gallery
Lecture on "The Latin America Integration: its difference with Europe" by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami's European Union Center of Excellence.
Lecture on Spain and the EU: Relations with the Mediterranean and an analysis of its presidency by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Director European Union Center, UM.This is an activity to commemorate the 25 years (1985-2010) of Spain s membership in the EU, and to celebrate the Spanish presidency of the EU Council (January-June 2010).
Suffolk University - 73 Tremont St., Large Conference Room
Roundtable on "The Mediterranean Today: A New Global Player?" by the following speakers:- Dr. Joaquin RoyJean Monnet Professor, University of Miami- Dr. Matteo CasiniHistory Department, Suffolk University- Dr. Roberto DominguezGovernment Department, Suffolk University
University of Barcelona, Spain - Sala Maragall, CIDOB, Elisabets 12
Seminar on "The Cuban Revolution (1959-2009): Relations with Spain, the European Union, and the United States" Presentation by:Dr. JoaquÃn Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the University of Miami's European Union Center of Excellence Introduction:Jorge I. DomÃnguezAntonio Madero Professor of Mexican and Latin American Politics and Economics; Vice Provost for International Affairs and Co-Director of the Cuban Studies Program
Center for Government and International Studies, Harvard University 1730 Cambridge Street Room S030
Lecture on the Cuban Revolution and its relations with Spain, the European Union, and the United States by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Director European Center, University of Miami.
CCEMiami - 800 Douglas Road - Suite 170 - Coral Gables, FL 33134
On the occasion of the European Union Day, the Consulate General of Spain and the Spanish Cultural Center are organizing a concert by "Soloists from Orchestra Miami":Adda Kridler, ViolinChauncey Patterson, ViolaAaron Merritt, Celloperforming the Beethovens Trip Op. 3 in E flat Major.The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is supporting this event.
During the 9th of May, in order to celebrate European Day:Screening of the fictional film: "Nous nous sommes tant Hais" (How we hated each other!) which re-enacts the birth of the European Union.
During European Day Program, Volker Anding, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany (ret.), made a presentation on the Importance of the European Union, to the students of Christopher Columbus High School. At that occasion, all the students, faculty of the audience celebrated Europe Day.Photo Gallery
Instituto para América Latina y Portugal. Salamanca, Spain.
"España, la UE y la integración latinoamericana" lecture and book presentation by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Director European Center, University of Miami.Authors of chapters of book: Manuel Cienfuegos, University Pompeu Fabra, BarcelonaFernando Rueda, University of BurgosLocation: Instituto para AmÃerica Latina y Portugal. Salamanca, Spain.
Lecture on "The British Parliamentary Election and its potential impact for Transatlantic Relations" by Nicol C. Rae D. Phil., Senior Associate Dean (Liberal Arts) and Professor of Politics and International Relations, FIU
The 1 day workshop (from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), "Understanding and Teaching the European Union: Hemispheric, Transatlantic and Global Perspectives", is sponsored by the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Florida International University and the School Board of Broward County, Florida.
Every year, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence’s European Studies Program holds a Recognition and Award Ceremony for graduating seniors who in addition to have earning their bachelors have also worked towards the European Studies Certificate. The European Studies program is interdisciplinary – students choose from a wide range of courses including Art & Art History, Economics, History, Humanities, International Relations, Modern Language, Political Science, Religion, among oth
During the Journalists and Editors workshop on May 26 and 27, Dr. Guillermo Uribe, Groupe de Recherches en Sciences Sociales sur l'Amerique Latine (Gresal), Maison des Sciences de l'Homme-Alpes, Grenoble will be the special address on May 27; he wil lecture on "The Issue of Identity vis-a-vis the Emergence of European Islam".
CIDOB, Elisabets 12, Sala Campana, Barcelona, Spain
Book presentation on “España, la Unión Europea, y la integración latinoamericana" by Dr. JoaquÃn Roy and Dr. Roberto DomÃnguezParticipants:Ann Ayuso (CIDOD)Manuel Cienfuegos (University of Pompeu Fabra)Francesc Granell (University of Barcelona)JoaquÃn Roy (University of Miami)
The School of International and Public Affairs will present the Iberobarometer 2010 on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00pm at FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus at the MARC International Pavilion. To view more details, read the news release.
During the seminar on "Frontiers of Europe" at Tor Vergata University in Rome, Italy, Dr. Roy, Director European Union Center, University of Miami, made a presentation on "The rule of law in the policy of the EU towards Latin America".
Conference on The Middle East and the Mediterranean. World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies. Debates and book presentation by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Director European Center, University of Miami. From July 19-24, 2010.
Interview on Cuba, Spain, and the European Union - Dr. Roy, Director, European Union Center, University of Miami, at Television de Catalunya, Barcelona Spain, TV3 "El Matins de TV3" and "3/24 Channel
Interview on Cuba, Spain, and the European Union - Dr. Roy, Director, European Union Center, University of Miami, at Television de Catalunya, Barcelona Spain, TV3 "El Matins de TV3" and "3/24 Channel
We had the honor to have Mrs. Soizic Charpentier, Cultural Attache, Head of the Education Department, Embassy of France in the United States, Washington D.C., visiting Florida International University and meeting with FIU Faculty Members on Sept. 9th, 2010
We had the honor to have Hon. Joseph Weterings, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami, visiting Florida International University and meeting with FIU Faculty Members on Sept. 14th, 2010Hon. Joseph Weterings is the new Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami. He was appointed in August 2010.
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.
The Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) - Johns Hopkins University - EU Center of Excellence Washington DC - will be hosting a videoconference with Václav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 22.
Guest talk on "The Relations of Cuba with the European Union, Spain, and the United States" by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Director, European Union Center, University of Miami, and Dr. Ambler H. Moss, Professor of International Studies, University of Miami.
The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, and the European Studies organize a European film series on the topic of European politics
The 2nd film will be "The Lives of Others"; This German film involves the monitoring of the cultural scene of East Berlin by agents of the Stasi, the GDR's secret police
Roundtable on : "The British Elections and their Impact on the EU" with Honorable Kevin McGurgan, HM British Consul General in Miami, Dr. Michael Geary, Maastricht University, and Dr. Nicol Rae.
FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall
FIU School of Music faculty and ensembles perform a wide variety of music that celebrates France and its culture. Location: Florida International University - FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall - 10910 SW 17th St. - Miami, FL 33199 Free and open to the public The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence is supporting this event.
The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU, and the European Studies organize a European film series on the topic of European politicsThe 3rd film will be "The Trap", a Serbian film, where Post-Milosevic Belgrade is the capital of a nation struggling to find its soul.
College of Engineering and Computing -10555 West Flagler Street - EC 2300
Presentation of Call for Research Proposals by Dr. Astrid Koch, Science Conselor, Science, Technology and Education, Delegation of the European Union in Washington D.C. The calls address the following areas:Space, Environment/Climate change , nanosciences, nanotechnologies, aeronautics, security, health, energy, food/fisheries/biotech, socio-econonic sciences and humanities.
Roundtable on "Postwar Japan and Germany in the Context of EU External Relations" by Dr. Katja Weber, Co-Director European Union Center, University System of Georgia, Dr. Thomas Berger, Boston University and Dr. Paul Kowert, FIU.
Conference: "A NATO e a Uniao Europeia"Sponsors: Instituto da Defesa Nacional and Instituto Portugaes de Relacoes InternacionaisLocation: Lisboa, PortugalDate: 22 October 2010 Title of Presentation: "The United States, NATO and the Russian Federation"Presenter: Professor, Roger E. Kanet, University of Miami.
Lecture on "The Euro and the Dollar in the World Economy" by Dr. Maria Lorca-Susino, EU Center Fellow, Lecturer, University of Miami, Depts of International Studies and Economics
For the 4rd year, the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence at FIU is recruiting Florida High Schools for the EURO CHALLENGE competition: 2011.A teacher orientation on the EUROCHALLENGE Competition 2011 will take place at Florida International University.
Guest talk and discussion on "The European Union: Area of Freedom, Security and Justice" by Dr. Astrid Boening, EU Center and Jean Monnet Chair Postdoctoral Fellow, Univerity of Miami.
Book Presentation on "The Seduction of Modern Spain - The Female Body and the Francoist Body Politic" by Aurora Morcillo, Associate Professor, FIU Department of History/Women's Studies.
During French Week - Nov. 4-10, in collaboration with the Modern Languages Department, Le Cercle Francais/Pi Delta Phi, the MEUCE will be organizing different events: Conference on the French Literature, Cultural events, French exhibitions, Presentation of French cheeses by a French Chef, Film screenings
Presentation on "The Albanian Component in the Democratic Transitions of Macedonia and Montenegro" by Mirsad Krijestorac, graduate student in the Politics and International Relations Department, FIU.
Lecture on "The Union for the Mediterranean and the EU Neighborhood Policy" by Dr. Astrid Boening, EU Center Fellow, University of MiamiLocation: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Merrick
Roundtable on "What does it mean to be European?" ~An interdisciplinary discussion about European Identity and European Integration from a personal perspective.
American Czech-Slovak Cultural Club - 13325 Arch Creek Road - North Miami, FL 33181
The Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences Florida Chapter and American Czech-Slovak Cultural Club, with the support of the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, organize Czech and Slovak Days, A Weekend of Cultural Immersion.
The Study Abroad panel of representatives of consulates is part of a week-long celebration at FIU, called International Education Week, running from November 15-19. Various educational and entertaining events promoting cultural interaction and global awareness will be held during the week (lectures, fairs, film sessions, concerts, dinners, etc.).
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Frost Art Museum Cafe
Lecture: "International Politics in the 21st Century from the Perspective of a Small State" by Ambassador Martin Palous, Permanent Representative to the Czech Republic to the United Nations.
Lecture on "The EU model of integration in Latin America" by Dr. Joaquin Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and Director European Union Center, University of Miami. Paper presented at a Symposium on the Latin American Bicentennials and Spain, organized by Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia
Lecture on "The Secrets to Solidarity's Success: Poland on the World Stage since 1980" by Dr. Padraic Kenney, Professor of History, Indiana University.
Seminar and guest presentation on "Reform of the Reform?: Prospects of the Revision of the Lisbon Treaty on the Eurozone requirements" by Dr. Maria Lorca-Susino, EU Center Fellow, University of Miami
Talk and discussion on "The European Union Climate Change Policy and the Role of Spain" by Hon. Cristina Barrios Almazor, Consul General of Spain in Miami.
Lecture on "The European Union: A half century of change and progress" by Eva Horelová, Deputy Head of Press & Public Diplomacy - Deputy Spokesperson, Delegation of the European Union to the U.S.in Washington D.C.
MEUCE Student Orientation: Euro Challenge Competition 2011(FIU)
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From Europe to the Euro
One day seminar- Euro Challenge Competition Student orientation.8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Students and teachers from 14 high schools will be attending this orientation.
Students and teachers from 14 high schools will be attending this orientation. These schools will be participating in the Euro Challenge Competition 2011.
The European Center of Excellence, FIU, hosted a delegation of five science counselors from the Belgium, French, European, Estonian, and Czech Republic embassies from Washington D.C. from Dec. 8 to 10
Lecture on “The Science and Technology Priorities during the Belgium Presidency of The Council of the European Union" by Bart Deelen, Business Development Manage, Economic Section, Embassy of Belgium Washington D.C.
