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ASC Classes Online (March 20, 2020)
March 20, 2020
The following classes will go online. Most probably you have already been contacted by your instructors. If not, it will take place soon. We are aware that the intensive course by dr. J. Wendland planned for May may not take place. Yet, do not worry. We know that some of you need it badly to graduate on time.
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Attention! Important information during the closing of the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) (10.03 – 14.04.2020)
March 14, 2020
In order to prevent the COVID-19 disease spread among the UW community, the Rector of the University of Warsaw decided that the Library will be closed to readers from March 11 to April 14, 2020.
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Student IDs will be automatically renewed until May 31st
March 13, 2020
Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education has now officially decided that your student IDs will be automatically renewed until May 31st, without the need to appear in the students’ office in person.
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All ASC Classes and Lectures Cancelled until April 14, 2020 Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 14, 2020
As was decreed by the Rector on March 10, 2020, all regular classes and lectures scheduled for the period between March 11, 2020 and April 14, 2020 are cancelled.
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Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Humanities and Social Sciences at the ASC
March 5, 2020
On March 5, 2020, at the Kazimierz Palace, the Executive Director of the US-Polish Fulbright Commission Justyna Janiszewska and Professor Maciej Duszczyk, the UW Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, signed an agreement establishing the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Humanities and Social Sciences at the American Studies Center.
Current Research Projects
Robert Lowell’s Financial Problems and the Crisis of Modernism
January 27, 2020
Current Research Projects
Polish Immigrant and Second-Generation Women in the United States: Private and Intimate Lives (1890-1940)
January 27, 2020
Current Research Projects
Crip Appetites: Crip Theory and Food Studies in American Graphic Novels
January 27, 2020
Current Research Projects
Migrant Memory: Post-Soviet Jewish American Literature
January 27, 2020
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The winning thesis got published
February 3, 2020
The American Studies Center is pleased to present the book “Between the Virgin of Guadalupe and la Malinche. Maternity of Mexicans in oral testimonies” published within the “Working Papers” series.
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Erasmus+ agreements with the UK
February 6, 2020
Good news! Despite Brexit, the Erasmus+ agreements with the UK are still valid for the 2020/2021. B.A. students are welcome to apply for an Erasmus+ short-term studies at our partner institution in Sussex, England. More info: the IRO, UW and the ASC Mobility Coordinator.
Year 2019/2020
February 20: Naciones Cautivas Europeas
February 10, 2020
The Free Europe Committee engaged in psychological and political warfare against Communism on both sides of the Iron Curtain. In her talk professor Anna Mazurkiewicz will explain what was really at stake for the exiles involved in US-sponsored programs in Latin America, assessing the gains and losses for the American propaganda built in cooperation with the exiles based on the “captive nations” concept.
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Wybory 2020 na UW
January 17, 2020
Wiosną 2020 roku na Uniwersytecie odbędą się m.in. wybory rektora uczelni na kadencję 2020-2024, a także wybory członków Senatu UW. Wcześniej odbędą się wybory członków Kolegium Elektorów, którzy wybiorą rektora. O terminach zebrań wyborczych w poszczególnych okręgach będą informowały właściwe komisje wyborcze.
Year 2019/2020
January 23: Renewable Energy Sources as Socio-technical Project
January 10, 2020
During the lecture, doctor Aleksandra Lis will present social aspects of energy production in Poland and Argentina, as well as the meaning of electric energy for different actors – communities, nations and companies.
Year 2019/2020
January 17: Star Trek seminar
January 7, 2020
The seminar consists of prior viewing of the two episodes of Star Trek and the following discussion led by our guest lecturer – Stefan Rabitsch from University of Graz. Read more, sign up and participate!
Year 2019/2020
January 16-17: Film and TV Criticism Methodology Workshops
January 6, 2020
During each session Kaja Klimek, who is an educator, translator, and film and culture critic, will present key trends and perspectives in current film and tv criticism in various media, including traditional and new media.