With filmmaker Veljko Vidak in attendance! Following Q&A with Vidak, we'll screen ARIEL (1988) by Aki Kaurismäki.
Unmasking Prejudice: Confronting Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Racism Across Europe Lecture Series
Lecture led by Farid Hafez daily politics, antisemitism and Islamophobia are often debated as two opposing concepts, though they have much in common. This talk delves into often neglected relationships of anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim racism and opens up horizons for a critical discussion about these phenomena.
Beyond the Ballot: Europe's Democratic Journey:
The panelists will facilitate a discussion about the history of the EU, and its efforts to increase its democratic credentials. Beginning with the first direct elections to the European Parliament (EP) in 1979 and with every Treaty reform since Maastricht, new sources of democratic legitimacy have been introduced. Yet, the notion of the EU’s democratic deficit persists, with citizens demanding greater democratic accountability of EU institutions and of the decision-making process.
This lecture, part of Uninorte's Cátedra Europa 2024 series, will feature Silvana Insignares and Professor Amparo Alcoceba from Carlos III University of Madrid. They will explore "The Role of the European Union as a Global Actor: Challenges and Strategies," with a focus on the EU's democratic clause in trade agreements.
October 1 and 3: Lecture Series
Uninorte will be hosting two lectures as part of their "Cátedra Europa 2024," which this year features Italy as the guest country.
October 1: Participation from the EU Delegation in Colombia, along with several Colombian and Italian academics, focusing on Cooperation for Peace in Colombia.
Hosted by the University of Guadalajara, this webinar will last between September 24 - October 15th, where it aims to highlight and connect the issues faced by working women, land defenders, environmentalists, and human rights activists, particularly focusing on the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (TLCUEM), while linking voices from Mexico and Europe. The webinar will be conducted in Spanish with simultaneous translation into English.
The ValEUs Project has organized a series of panel discussions with civil society organizations on European values and EU foreign policy. These debates expose European foreign policy contestations and ambivalences, allowing for the exploration of new avenues to counteract them.
On September 30 the ValEUs Foreign Policy Debate at Rutgers University will feature Luisa Neubauer, Gubad Ibadoghlu, and Elena Apostoli-Cappello. They will discuss climate change, activism, and government policy in the EU and beyond. The event is open to a local audience and available via live stream.
The annual Brussels Study Tour is a week-long opportunity for educators across the U.S. to learn more about the European Union. With funding from the EU Delegation and the U.S. Department of Education, K-12 educators and faculty at community colleges and minority-serving institutions (Title III- or Title V-eligible) are able to gain first-hand knowledge and experiences to further their understanding of Europe and the European Union. Visits to the EU institutions and other organizations provide an inside look at the issues facing Europe and the EU.
The High School Model European Union is an annual event for area high school students. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation. Playing the roles of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over conflicting issues about the EU. The objective is to simulate a specific European Council meeting that focuses on recent current events impacting the EU.
Learn about the July 2024 Southport attack in the UK and the subsequent far-right riots that spread across the country. Abdul-Hye Miah will provide relevant insights for combating political violence, managing civil unrest, and strengthening social cohesion in a polarized environment.
