Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies

An exhibition and panel discussion will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the transition to democracy in Central Europe. The event is sponsored by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies.

This year’s Polish Film Festival celebrates Eastern Europe’s move toward freedom, and the 20th anniversary of the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, which organizes the annual festival.

Four faculty experts will discuss on Thursday, April 3, the Russian annexation of the Crimean peninsula and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The panel will touch on a variety of issues including Russian President Vladimir Putin's objectives and speculation about his next moves. The panel also will explore political constraints, such as Europe's dependency on Russian oil and reliance on exports to Russia.
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The canonization of John Paul II on April 27, 2014, will be celebrated through a blend of music and readings of John Paul's poetry and writings.

Music and writings of Karol Szymanowski will be featured in a concert commemorating the 130th anniversary of the composer's birthday and 75th anniversary of his death on Wednesday, Oct. 3.