Lecture examines Polish-American press

Urbanski

dam Urbanski, president of the Rochester Teachers Association and a vice president of the American Federation of Teachers, will discuss "Americanism and the Polish-American Press 1916-1925" at the University. The talk, sponsored by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, in the Great Hall of Rush Rhees Library.

The period from 1916 to 1925 marked considerable growth and intense activity for the ethnic press in general and the Polish-American press in particular. For his doctoral dissertation from the University, Urbanski researched the Polish-language immigrant press and its work to address vital issues and events of the time: World War I, the rebirth of Poland, the Americanization campaign, and legislation restricting immigration.

Born in Mosciska, Poland, Urbanski and his family came to the United States in 1960 when he was 14. After earning a bachelor of arts degree from the University, he returned to the University in the early 1970s to pursue his doctorate. In 1993, he was the recipient of the Hutchison Medal for distinguished alumni of the University.

Urbanski's career as both teacher and scholar includes 10 years with the Rochester City School District, where he taught social studies. In 1980, he was elected president of the Rochester Teachers Association. His public role as an advocate for teachers and children has gained him a national reputation as an education reformer.

The lecture is free and will be followed by a reception. For more information, contact the Skalny Center at x5-9898.

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