The Ukrainian Community of Western Pennsylvania (UCOWPA), in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, cordially invites you to the “HOVERLA” Ukrainian American Film Festival – a multi-weekend event that begins this Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium in Oakland and will continue through October 26, 2013.

Week-long professional development workshop on global human rights and cultural diversity for faculty from various Midwestern community colleges and small four-year colleges.

A personal journey into the old Jewish heartland – including intensive language study – expands into a larger exploration. How is Lithuania today engaging with the complex history of the Nazi and Soviet eras? Cassedy shines a spotlight on fragile efforts toward mutual understanding, and offers a message of hope.
(See attached flier for more information!)

Minority integration and interethnic relations in Estonia have received a great deal of scholarly attention. The interest in Estonia stems from the conflict potential that existed in the early 1990s, the surprisingly peaceful nature of interethnic relations, and the unprecedented involvement of both European institutions and Russia in shaping minority policies over the past two decades. The talk focuses on the integration of the Russian-speaking minority along structural, cultural, social, and identity dimensions based on the results of regular integration monitoring.

RESERVATIONS are required BY June 17th. Call Mildred Sukys, 412-341-7925. Cost: Adults $5 per person; children free with a paying adult. You are asked to BRING A COVERED DISH TO SHARE (either a main course or dessert). If you do not bring anything, you will be charged $15 per person.

We will have:
 Lithuanian, Latvian & Estonian music and songs by the bonfire; Hamburgers, hot dogs, & kugelis provided, 
soda, lemonade and iced tea provided (BYOB); Bring along some outdoor games; Fireworks at dusk.