In 1973, the European Community introduced the concept of European identity in order to define and strengthen its position vis-à-vis other countries, and in world politics more broadly. Over time, it has become clear that European identity has to do much more with the presence of European otherness and ‘Others’, such as Muslims in Western Europe. In his talk, Professor Radeljic will address the (ir)relevance of the European identity discourse for European national identities and members of European otherness.

Vice-Provost Alberta Sbragia gave a presentation on April 16, 2013 at the Conference “Toward a Third Republic? Expectations for Post-Election Italy,” sponsored by the Bureau of Intelligence and Research US Department of State and the National Intelligence Council at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her presentation was a part of a panel entitled “Italy, Foreign Policy, and the EU” with a focus on Italy’s relations with the European Union.

Stay tuned for fun events all week!

The 9 project participants from Albania, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Slovak Republic and Spain have been invited to the US under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. The visitors are all actively involved with good governance issues through their work with NGO’s or as elected officials. The themes for the Pittsburgh segment of the program are economic redevelopment and sustainable urban development..

9 project participants from Albania, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, the Netherlands, the Slovak Republic, and Spain have been invited to the US under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and will participate in a roundtable discussion discussing US-EU relations. The visitors are all actively involved with good governance issues through their work with NGO’s or as elected officials. The themes for the Pittsburgh segment of the program are economic redevelopment and sustainable urban development.

As a part of Europe Day celebrations, EUCE connected with Sunnyside Elementary. We presented information on the EU to two 6th grade classes.

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French Immersion Workshop for primary and secondary school teachers.

The European Union Center of Excellence and European Studies Center is pleased to announce that Alberta Sbragia, Pitt Vice Provost for Graduate Studies, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Union Studies Association!