In a very intriguing presentation on October 10, 2010, sponsored by Center for German and European Studies, and the Departments of History, German Studies, and African-American Studies, scholars Maria Höhn (Vassar College) and Martin Klimke (German Historical Institute, Washington, DC and the University of Heidelberg) spoke on the civil rights struggle among African-American GIs in Germany during WWII and the post-War occupation. Read
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Finnish painting depicting
Lemminkäinen's mother mourning her son [an episode from the Kalevala], by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, 1897.
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Finland is one of the lucky cultures which claims the heritage of an outstanding epic. After some 800 years of rule by the Swedish Empire, Finland was taken over by Russia in the early 19th century, but with considerably autonomy for a time. This allowed the Finnish sense of self and nationalist yearnings to flourish. Towards the turn of the 20th century, an impetus to russify the Russian Imperial territories gained ground, which only added urgency to Finnish yearnings for independence, fostered in part by the stressing of cultural distinctiveness. Read more ...
Four economists discussed the ongoing crisis of the Euro member states and its potential impact on the future of the currency in a roundtable held in the elegant Maude Fife Room in Wheeler Hall on April 12, 2011. This was one in an ongoing series of IES-sponsored Rapid Response talks which address topical issues in the headlines. Read
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Summer students in the Portuguese Language & Culture Study Abroad Program explore a historic cityscape. (Deolinda Adão)
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Thanks to the foresight of donors Pinto-Fialon and the ongoing support of the Foundation for Luso-American Development (FLAD), the Portuguese Studies Program at IES has been highly active in the support of all things Portuguese on campus. Through the synergistic support of the these main funders and IES, PSP enables students of Portuguese language and culture to be actively involved in the culture of Portugal and the former Luso-Brazilian empire worldwide. Read more ...
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With the dramatic cuts in higher education funding and staff announced by Sacramento in the last two years, IES counts on donor support more than ever to help fund our scholarships and to sustain new, innovative initiatives which bring prominent European intellectuals to Berkeley for public lectures, seminars, and conferences. Gifts can be made in the form of cash, securities, real estate, or pledges. They can also be left to IES from one’s estate through a will or trust. All gifts also count towards UC Berkeley’s overall fundraising goals, critically sustaining its competitiveness with the very best universities worldwide. Won’t you consider a gift today? Read more ...
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Curated by Hamish Bowles, European editor-at-large of Vogue, this exhibition features nearly 120 haute couture garments, hats, and headdresses designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972). The exhibition illustrates Balenciaga’s expansive creative vision, which incorporated references to Spanish art, bullfighting, dance, regional costume, and the pageantry of the royal court and religious ceremonies.
March 26-July 4 , 2011
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival takes place at the Castro Theatre twice each year. It shows new prints of restored classic films which sparkle in the historic setting, while accompanied by live music and introduced by scholars and preservationists.
Newly minted prints of silent European films often feature prominently in the program. For more information, go to www.silentfilm.org.
July 14-17, 2010
Alliteration reigns as two Baltic captials share the European Capitals of Culture honors. This year, they are the beautiful Estonian city of Tallinn, best known for its famed historic center, and the first capital of Finland, Turku, founded in 1229. Special arts exhibits, new architecture, live theater, contemporary & classical music, dance, and street fairs mark just some of the cultural activities available to tourists to these cities in 2011. Explore the links above for more information on upcoming events in each (select language as appropriate).
Until December 31, 2011
Frameline, the largest international GLBT Film Festival takes place at various venues in San Francisco and Berkeley this June. Ground-breaking features and short films from Europe and around the world are showcased and in competition.
June 16-26 , 2011
Featured Recipe
Though it takes a while to prepare, this recipe is not difficult and the results, delicious. Apples, raisins, and cinnamon with a hint of citrus or rum combine in a soft, doughy shell to make a wonderful dessert which pairs well with a dollop of whipped cream and rich coffee. Read more ...
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