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This semester, the MEUCE partners with Eurochannel, the European channel TV, to screen a series of European films. The first film will be Croatian film on Jan. 26: "Kenjac"
The 2nd Euro Challenge Teacher Orientation will be a Webinar with Gloria Guzman, Senior Economic and Financial Education Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Miami Branch.
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a graduate discussion with Dr. Nasser Hadian, University of Tehran, on "Iran, the U.S., and Europe: The Politics of Nuclear Negotiations".
The Department of Politics and International Relations is hosting a lecture by Sebastián Royo on the global financial crisis that hit Spain in 2008. This presentation seeks to explain this economic collapse, and examines how domestic policy choices and existing institutional frameworks sharply influenced, both the impact and the responses, to the 2007 global financial crisis in Spain.
This semester, the European Studies Program and Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence are partnering with Eurochannel Inc. and the European Channel TV to screen a European Film Series. Our next screening is a documentary on one of the greatest cities in the world, listed as a World Heritage Site, Venice.
Lecture: "Plutopia: The Great American and Soviet Plutonium Disasters" by Dr. Kate Brown, Professor of History, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Lecture on "Challenges of The construction of a South American citizenship based on the EU´s citizenship" by Diego Acosta Arcarazo, Lecturer in European Law, Deputy Director of Impact, University of Bristol, and member of the Project Prospects for International Migration Governance (MIGPROSP).
Following the horrific terrorist attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris on January 7th, Consul General of France in Miami, Philippe Létrilliart, will comment and follow-up on what happened in France and what exceptional measures will be implemented to address the threat of terrorism.
University of Miami - 216 Cooley Memorial Building
Maria Lorca-Susino, Lecturer at the University of Miami Depts. of International Studies and Economics, will talk about "The Euro, the Eurozone and the European Central Bank"
This conference will focus on the role of civil society in the functioning of regional governance today. Civil society has gained significant influence in the EU and its member states in the past few years, no matter if in consultative and advocacy roles in a number of policy arenas, or as transnational social movements in reaction to the Euro- and subsequent austerity crisis. With its rise in prominence, questions of cooptation and legitimacy of civil society actors have appeared.
Join us for another informative webinar on Wednesday, February 25 as Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of the Economic and Financial Affairs Section at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, discusses the relationship between the three Euro Challenge Economic Indicators, GDP Growth, Unemployment and Inflation.
The 3rd Euro Challenge Teacher Orientation will be a Webinar on the Eurozone crisis in Europe with an economist expert from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
The Holocaust Studies Initiative will be having a three-part screening and lecture of the Claude Lanzmann film Shoah. All screenings will take place at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. Please see more information for all the details.
The Atlantic Colloquium and the Department of History are hosting a lecture by Dr. Pieter Spierenburg who will discuss the long-term history of various types of violence throughout the non-Western world.
Join us for another informative webinar on Wednesday, March 4 as Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of the Economic and Financial Affairs Section at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, discusses an “Update on the Economic Situation in the Euro Area”
The Václav Havel Initiative for Human Rights & Diplomacy is hosting a panel discussion where four distinguished scholars will examine important dimensions of Cuba’s current foreign relations and what these mean for human rights and the process of democratization on the island.
Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
The Holocaust Studies Initiative will be having a three-part screening and lecture of the Claude Lanzmann film Shoah. All screenings will take place at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. Please see more information for all the dates.
Official USA Pre-Launch event of the World's Fair Milan Expo 2015 in Miami
"Feeding the planet Miami 2015 Energy for Life:
America, and the Old World: Food, Health & Culture"
The MEUCE, European Studies Program, European Students association are partnering to screen an historical film based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history: "The Monuments Men"
Join the Florida Grand Opera and the FIU School of International and Public Affairs for an afternoon of personal reflections on the experience of leaving home and traveling to a strange, new land.
The School of International and Public Affairs is hosting a lecture by Dr. Derek Penslar, University of Toronto. Dr. Penslar will talk about the Dreyfus Affair and the story of the Jewish military officers based on their own writings and the evidence left behind in the French military archives
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Miami Branch - 9100 NW 36 Street – Miami, FL 33178
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
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
His Excellency Yuriy Sergeyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Commonwealth of the Bahamas, will talk about "Ukraine in the beginning of 2015: challenges and hopes"
This Spring, in conjunction with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami, the Anne Frank Center USA, The Anne Frank Center USA, will open their definitive exhibit "Anne Frank: A History for Today", at three locations in Miami, FL. From April 28-May 22, the exhibition will take place at the Miami Beach Urban Studios.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York - 33 Liberty Street - New York, NY 10045
EURO CHALLENGE COMPETITION 2015 - Semifinal & Final Rounds at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York - April 30th - Congratulations to Trinity Preparatory School, and Felix Varela Senior High School
Lecture on "Relationship between EU Integration and the Serbian Orthodox Church" by Dr. Marija Brujic, Research Associate, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Florida International University - Modesto A. Maidique Campus - Graham Center GC 140
On the occasion of Europe Day, May 9th, the Miami-Florida European Union of Excellence is organizing different Education and Cultural events from May 4th to 22nd.
Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
The Duo Clavitarre: Jolanta Ziemska, piano; and Maciej Ziemski, Guitar will perform a wonderful program work from tango to mazurka (In the program: Astor Piazzolla, Claude Debussy,Fryderyk Chopin)
The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence at FIU,EURAXESS, and the German Aerospace Center will be present with a booth at eMerge Americas Conference. Two experts in EU Research and Innovation Funding will be at our booth on May 4 and 5.
Jack Strong is a 2014 Polish political thriller film directed by Władysław Pasikowski, starring Marcin Dorociński, Maja Ostaszewska, Dagmara Dominczyk and Patrick Wilson. The film is based on the true story of Ryszard Kukliński, a Polish Army colonel who spied for the American Central Intelligence Agency during the height of the Cold War. The title of the film, Jack Strong, was Kukliński's secret agent pseudonym
Recognition Award Ceremony for FIU students who obtained their Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in European Studies in Spring 2015; and the High School students who participated in the Euro Challenge Competition 2015.
During this EU Consuls’ Information Panel on "European Identity and Intercultural Communication", two European Consuls will present their country, their own culture identity and personal experience to the students
The MEUCE and the European Chambers of Commerce in Miami are organizing a lecture on "The Price of Energy and its impact in the Economics of the US and Eurozone: Implications for the TTIP" by Maria Lorca-Susino, Associate Researcher, European Union Center; Economics and Political Economy for the Departments of Economics and International Studies, University of Miami
Nova Middle School – 3602 College Ave. - Media Center - Davie, FL 33314
The European Studies Program at FIU and the University of California, Berkeley, are organizing a one-day workshop on “Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe in Historical Context” for high School teachers.
Lecture on "In Search of Movement: Food, Environment and New Political Imaginaries in Contemporary Europe" by Michal Osterweil, lecturer, UNC Chapel Hill
Miami Beach Urban Studios - 420 Lincoln Road - Suite 440 - Miami Beach
A collaboration between the FIU School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and FIU’s College of Architecture + the Arts brings this exhibition to the Miami Beach Urban Studios. “Photo 51: Is Corruption in Russia’s DNA?”
"Mega-FTAs, Globalization and Technological Change: What trade rules for the 21st century?" by Dr. Lucien Cernat, Chief Trade Economist of the European Commission
The European and Eurasian Studies Program, in collaboration with the European Students Association, is pleased to premiere a series of European Films during the semester. The first of these is a French film: "L'Auberge Espagnole"
The Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at FIU is organizing a “Practical Workshop on EU Research and Innovation Fundings - Horizon 2020" for FIU Faculy. (By invitation only)
University of Miami - Coral Gables - Knight Physics Building – Conference Room 334
The Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, in collaboration with the University of Miami, and the Miami Scientific Italian Community, is organizing a workshop on the EU Research and Innovation Funding possibilities for UM Faculty at the University of Miami (By Invitation only)
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience - Jupiter, FL
The Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, in collaboration with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, is organizing a workshop on the EU Research and Innovation Funding possibilities for Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, SCRIPPS and FAU Scientists at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (By Invitation only)
SAIS - John Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze Building - Washington DC
On the initiative of the EU-funded BILAT USA 2.0 project, high-level policy-makers, reputable scientists as well as high level experts and political advisors came together to discuss on the importance of science diplomacy and areas of potential cooperation for both sides of the Atlantic.
All European and American partners met at the BILAT USA 2.0 Consortium Meeting in Washington DC to discuss collaboration, activities, follow-up, and new projects for the BILAT USA 2.0 Horizon 2020 project.
On Oct. 8 - two day before Oct. 10th-World Day Against the Death Penalty, The Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, the College of Law,will welcome the European Consuls General in Miami, and FIU College of Law experts to discuss European and International Perspectives on Capital Punishment.
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs is screening the film "Leviathan" with commentary by Rebecca Friedman. Co-sponsored by the College of Architecure and the Arts, European and Eurasian Studies Program and Miami Beach Urban Studios.
Join the Václav Havel Program for Human Rights and Diplomacy for an informative conversation on EU̶-Cuba relations. Pavel Telička, an experienced European representative will discuss the on-going negotiations for a new bilateral treaty between the EU and Cuba, including the most sensitive aspect of this diplomatic process: the issue of human rights and Cuban civil society.
University of Miami - Dooley Memorial 125 D - Coral Gables
“The European Union model of integration under threat: the crisis of migration and its effects on security and the Neighborhood Policy” by Maxime Larive, Associate Director, European Union Center, University of Illinois
University of Miami - Dooley Memorial 125 D - Coral Gables
Lecture: “The European Court of Justice: Function, contribution to EU integration and its relationship to the European legal system” by Peter Vavrik, European Parliament, EU Fellow,UM
Conversations on Europe videoconference series:"Europe Jews: Past, Present, Future?"
By all accounts, the number of anti-Semitic incidences—including violent attacks on synagogues, businesses and individuals—has reached a postwar high across Europe.
The Consulate General of Italy, the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, and the European & Eurasian Studies are partnering to organize an "Italian Day at FIU". Italian films, discussions with author, director, and actor are planned. Guest of Honor: the Consul General of Italy.
University of Miami - Dooley Memorial 125 D - Coral Gables
Lecture: "The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union" by Peter Vavrik, European Parliament,EU Fellow, UM
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CP 145 (Chemistry & Physics)
Join the School of International and Public Affairs for a panel discussion that explores the conflict and crisis in Syria. FIU faculty experts will discuss the origins of the crisis, its domestic and societal impact on Syria and the Syrian people, and the geopolitical impact of the crisis on the region and the neighboring world.
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.
Lecture on "The Death of Parmesan: Material Culture, Media, and the Past in Russian Everyday Life" by Joy Neumeyer, PhD candidate in History, University of California, Berkeley, and Berkeley Fellow
The Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence is currently recruiting High Schools in Miami-Dade, and Broward County for the Euro Challenge Competition 2016. Christine I. Caly-Sanchez , the Associate Director of the MF_JMCE at FIU will make a presentation on the competition to Gulliver Preparatory School students.
The European and Eurasian Studies Program, in collaboration with the European Student Association, is pleased to premiere a series of European Films during the semester. The second of these is: "Midnight in Paris"
In collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Miami,and in order to commemorate the century of World War I, the European and Eurasian Studies and the Europe Student Association, will screen historical documentaries of World War I entitled "Apocalypse - 1ere Guerre Mondiale"; The 1st and 2nd episodes will be "Fury and Fear"
Join the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs for a presentation on the contemporary international relations of Ukraine, with special emphasis on the country’s relationship with Russia and the European Union. On October 15, 2015, Ukraine was elected to the UN Security Council, adding a new dimension to the country’s foreign policy agenda.
Join the Spanish and Mediterranean Studies Program for a presentation by scholar Aurora Morcillo and artist Rufina Santana that explores the intellectual and artistic effort to historicize the seas as spaces of human interaction, self-recognition and reinvention.
University of Miami Law and Carmen Perez-Llorca, Director of International Graduate Law Programs, cordially invite you to attend the International Law Lecture Series talk featuring Professor Antonio Estella de Noriega: "The Legal Foundations of European Economic Governance"
Film screening: “Kosciuszko: A Man Before His Time”*
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Followed by Discussion with *Alex Storozynski*, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, award-winning author, director, and President Emeritus & Vice Chairman of the Board of The Kosciuszko Foundation
Lecture on "25 Years of Germany Unity - The 26th Anniversary of Germany's Reunification" by Hon. Jürgen Borsch, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany
University of Miami - 102 Cooley Memorial Building - Coral Gables
Lecture: “The Euro: its need for European integration, in the context of the Paris attacks” by María Lorca-Susino, Lecturer, University of Miami, Department of Economics
Florida International University - Housing Squad-Everglade Hall-1590 SW 111th Ave- Miami, FL 33174
FIU will be holding a Candle Light Vigil in the Housing Quad - Everglade Hall - tonight at 8:00 p.m. in order to honor the victims of the tragedy that occured in Paris last Friday.
The European and Eurasian Studies Program, in collaboration with the European Student Association, is pleased to premiere a series of European Films during the semester.The third film will be a Polish one: "The Pianist"
University of Miami - Dooley Memorial 102 - Coral Gables
“The European Union member states in the Council of Europe and the United Nations” by Ambler H. Moss, Jr. Professor of International Studies and Alberto D’Alessandro Council of Europe and European Movement
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 2016.