MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 5-7PM
“THE LAST ILLUSION/DER RUF”
Director: Josef von Baky, b/w, 104 min., 1948/49
A German-Jewish university professor’s return to Germany at the end of the war brings
with it a difficult departure from his American émigré community, an unexpected
reunion with his ex-wife and a final battle against anti-Semitism. This film is based on
the displacement of actor and director Fritz Kortner and contains autobiographical elements.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 5-7PM
“THE SONG IN ME/DAS LIED IN MIR”
Director: Florian Cossen, colour, 94min, 2010

Come to the Russian Language Table at Panera Bread on Forbes from 5-6 pm. Speak with other Russian speakers to improve your language skills or to learn about the language

A graduate of GSPIA and REES, Emilia Zankina is currently an Assistant Professor in Political Science at the American University in Bulgaria. Her areas of expertise include elite theory, democratization, East European transitions, and public policy analysis. Her most recent research focuses on populism, gender and political representation, and civil service reform in Eastern Europe.

Join us for a Cultural Carnival showcasing a variety of cultures from all over the world! Stop by the Assembly Room in the William Pitt Union anytime between 12:30 and 5 pm to enjoy watching different cultural performances throughout the day and learn some new things for a unique cultural experience.

As Director of Global Marketing, Jim manages sales and marketing for Intrax Internships Abroad and Lango- Foreign Languages for Kids. Jim launched his career interning with Opel (GM) in Germany and selling educational books for the Southwestern Company. Jim moved to the publishing/advertising world, becoming a partner at Athlon Sports Communications. Jim also spent a few years each with Michelin North America and Iconoculture, a startup consumer insights firm. Jim speaks German, Spanish, and some Bulgarian.