We are pleased to announce that Amanda Smith has joined the EU Center as its new Academic Coordinator. Amanda is completing a Ph.D. in French Cultural Studies at the University of Illinois and works on Black feminisms and Blackness in popular culture in France and in the Francophone African...
Brown Bag: European Green Deal and Green Central BankingIn this brown bag talk, Dr. Serpil Kahraman will give information about Green central banking, the European Green Deal and the strategic partnership with regards to environmental changes and monetary policy in the EU. The event will take place on October 17, 2023 at 1:00-2:00pm in 108 Coble Hall.
Halloween Film ScreeningThe EU Center organized a movie screening for Halloween! The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari will be shown after the introduction by Germanic Professor Laurie Johnson. Come by Spurlock Museum's Knight Auditorium at 4:30pm on Halloween to watch a wonderful movie, enjoy refreshments and compete in the costume contest for prizes!
Study & Destress With The EU CenterIn this Study and Destress Event, students will be able to not only study for their courses, but also enjoy coffee, tea, and baked goods. The Study and Destress Event also offers quiet activities including but not limited to puzzles and coloring pages. Visit Coble Hall 306 on Wednesday, October 11!
Illinois High School Translation CompetitionThe Illinois High School Translation Competition is back! If you're a high school student in Illinois who knows Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Swedish, or Ukrainian, participate in this competition for the chance to win a prize and a certificate. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, October 15.
M.A. in European Union StudiesLearn more about our M.A. in European Union Studies program, which is designed for students who are seeking to combine area expertise with professional training, planning to pursue a PhD, or desiring a stand-alone professional degree.
Lib GuidesNew lib guides are available on the topics of the European Green Deal, LGBTQ+ rights in Europe, and smart cities, in addition to existing guides on the European Union and Brexit.
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More Department News
- The Illinois High School Translation Competition is back for 2023-24! If you're a high school student who knows Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Swedish, or Ukrainian, we encourage you to participate in this competition for the chance to win a prize and a certificate.
- As the EU Center embarks on a year of transition and reinvention, Associate Director Markian Dobczansky would like to take this moment to greet all of you and share some important news.
Faculty Spotlight: David Cooper
David Cooper is an Associate Professor in and the Head of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. What is the focus of your current work and/or subject of your current research? I am wrapping up a long-term book...
EURO 385Description TBD EURO 385 meets Mondays and Wednesdays between 2:00-3:20 pm at 209 David Kinley Hall. Instructor: Konstantinos Kourtikakis (kkourtik@illinois.edu)
EURO 500This proseminar offered by European Union Center staff explores a variety of subjects related to Europe, the European Union, and issues concerning the European Union Center’s academic programming. Topics covered range from current political, cultural and scientific issues in Europe; different...
EURO 501A graduate-level introduction to the European Union, its history, decision-making processes, legal framework and political and economic effects. EURO 501 meets Thursdays from 12:00-2:50 pm (location TBD) Instructor: Markian Dobczansky (markian@illinois.edu...
