The European Green Deal is a new major initiative of the European Union to address climate change while helping Europe recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU Center at the University of Illinois offers itself as a hub for conversations ranging from the politics, to the science, to the cultural implications of this project of generational significance.
Request for Proposals: Title VI NRC 2022-2026The EU Center invites Illinois faculty, departments and units to submit proposals in anticipation of a forthcoming broader institutional call from the U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center (NRC) area studies program. We are interested in funding initiatives from all fields of study that support research, teaching, and outreach activities that contribute to new ways of understanding Europe. Proposals must be received by October 1, 2021 for full consideration.
Illinois High School Translation Competition 2021The European Union Center invites high school students from Illinois to take part in a translation competition featuring five Less Commonly Taught Languages: Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, and Swedish. Winners will receive a prize and a certificate at an award ceremony in Chicago!
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.
Apply for a FLAS Fellowship!Have you thought about applying for a Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship through the European Union Center? This is a prestigious fellowship that provides tuition support and a generous stipend. Undergraduate and graduate students from all departments and professional schools are encouraged to apply.
Endangered Languages and Diaspora25th Annual Conference
Foundation for Endangered Languages
FEL XXV, Tirana, Dec. 16-19
Lib GuidesNew lib guides are available on the topics of LGBTQ+ rights in Europe, smart cities, and the history of contagion in Europe, in addition to existing guides on the European Union and Brexit.
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- Colleen Murphy is a Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, Acting Executive Director of the Illinois Global Institute, and Faculty Affiliate to the European Union Center. On October 6, 2021 Colleen will be invested as the Roger and Stephany Joslin Professor of Law. The ...
- The European Union Center would like to congratulate the 30 recipients of the Presidential Medallion, the highest honor that the University of Illinois system president can bestow. Among the recipients is William Sullivan, Professor of Landscape Architecture and Director of the Smart, Healthy...
- The European Union Center invites Illinois faculty, departments and units to submit proposals in anticipation of a forthcoming broader institutional call for proposals in early 2022 from the US Department of Education Title VI area studies program. Proposals must be received by October 1, 2021.
Alumni Spotlight: Allison Wheeler
Allison Wheeler is a 2020 graduate of the MAEUS program and successfully defended and completed her research on populism for her master's thesis project. She was a 5-year BA/MA student, a 2019-2020 FLAS Fellow, and a graduate research assistant for the EUC from Spring 2019 to Spring 2020. After ...
EURO 596This proseminar offers a rare opportunity to learn about and assess the work of the European Parliament (EP) through a series of meetings (conducted virtually) with former EP Members. Students will prepare in advance for the meetings by reading topical materials about the EP as well as how social...
EURO 502This graduate-level seminar concerns European and European Union interests in global perspective. The course examines European Union global influence by exploring EU foreign policy, EU interactions with other countries and international organizations, the EU-US transatlantic relationship, and...
EURO 500This graduate-level seminar is a roundtable discussion exploring a variety of topics related to Europe, transatlantic relations, the European Union, and the peripheries. Students will have an opportunity to participate in regular conversations about current issues ranging from cultural policies,...
EURO 501A graduate-level introduction to the European Union, its history, decision-making processes, legal framework and political and economic effects. Not intended for undergrad.
EURO 385Considers the history of the European Union and its current functions and operations. Focuses on the ongoing process of political and cultural integration. Consists of sections in Illinois and abroad, interacting extensively via the worldwide web.
EURO 199Smart Cities provides students with an introduction to how European cities are tackling the world's most pressing problems through innovative technology, design and policy. Through an exploration of four case study cities (Rome, Vienna, Granada and Paris), students will examine innovations in...
