The Stanislaus A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies

and Trade & Investment Section

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York

presents

THE KOPROSKI LECTURE IN POLISH BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Doing Business in Poland Consul Sabina Klimek

and

First Secretary Aneta Kuczewska Join us for presentation and networking reception.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:00pm

Connecticut Room of Memorial Hall Central Connecticut State University

1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT 06050

**This event is FREE but registration is required. Seating is limited.**

To reserve a seat, please contact Polish Studies

at 860 832-3010 or jacquesm@ccsu.edu and vickreyr@ccsu.edu

The S. A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studiesis proud to announce

The Nowakowski Conversationwith the guest speaker being

Adam Michnikentitled

“Have the old demons of hate been awakened?”(Czy przebudziły się stare demony nienawiści?)

The lecture is in Polish, translation will be provided.

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 at 7:00pmFounders Hall, Davidson Hall Building

Central Connecticut State University • 1615 Stanley Street • New Britain, CT 06050

Adam Michnik is a Polish historian, essayist, former dissident, public intellectual, and the editor-in-chief of the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza. In high school and in college he organized left wing student political discussion and opposition groups. In 1968 he was expelled from Warsaw University and later arrested and sentenced. In the 1970s Michnik became one of the leaders of the Committee of the Defense of Workers. He continue his opposition activities in Solidarity trade union. In 1981, after imposition of martial law he was arrested and jailed. He played a crucial role during the 1989 Polish Round Table Talks, which led to the collapse of communism in Poland. He served one term in Polish Parliament but later withdrew from active politics but has “maintained an influential voice through journalism”. Michnik is an author of many books and essays and a laureate of many international awards and honors. For his tireless defense of freedom of speech and of the press, he received many honorary degrees from Polish and international universities and colleges.

The event is FREE and the public is cordially invited.Refreshments will be served.

For further information please contact the Polish Studies at 860 832-3010 or jacquesm@ccsu.edu

Public parking available in campus garages.

Driving directions and parking information available at www.ccsu.edu/visit

The S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies

is proud to announce

The Fiedorczyk Lecture

by

Vivian Reed

entitled

"An American in Warsaw"

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at 7:00pm Founders Hall, Davidson Building

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

The lecture will discuss Hugh Gibson, a notable twentieth century diplomat, who had a knack of finding himself in the right place, at the right time for something of global interest to

happen. The rebirth of Poland was one of those things, and Gibson was on hand to participate in and bear official witness to the momentous events as the US Minister to Poland, 1919-1924.

Vivian Reed has engaged in multiple occupations since studying political science in college. She

was introduced to Hugh Gibson, during her studies on Herbert Hoover for her Master’s thesis. By establishing a warm friendship with Hugh’s son, Michael Francis Gibson, Vivian was offered a unique opportunity to understand and interpret Hugh’s writings. Because her own mother was born in Warsaw, Vivian has a strong connection to Poland and a personal reason to begin with Gibson’s Polish years (1919-1924) – some of the most pivotal of his career. An American in

Warsaw was born from a series of fortunate events and persistent historical work.

This event is FREE and the public is cordially invited.

Refreshments will be served.

For further information please contact the Polish Studies at 860 832-3010 or jacquesm@ccsu.edu

Public parking available in parking garages.

For directions go to: http://www.ccsu.edu/visit/

The S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies

is proud to announce

The Fiedorczyk Lecture

by

Vivian Reed

entitled

"An American in Warsaw"

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at 7:00pm Founders Hall, Davidson Building

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

The lecture will discuss Hugh Gibson, a notable twentieth century diplomat, who had a knack of finding himself in the right place, at the right time for something of global interest to

happen. The rebirth of Poland was one of those things, and Gibson was on hand to participate in and bear official witness to the momentous events as the US Minister to Poland, 1919-1924.

Vivian Reed has engaged in multiple occupations since studying political science in college. She

was introduced to Hugh Gibson, during her studies on Herbert Hoover for her Master’s thesis. By establishing a warm friendship with Hugh’s son, Michael Francis Gibson, Vivian was offered a unique opportunity to understand and interpret Hugh’s writings. Because her own mother was born in Warsaw, Vivian has a strong connection to Poland and a personal reason to begin with Gibson’s Polish years (1919-1924) – some of the most pivotal of his career. An American in

Warsaw was born from a series of fortunate events and persistent historical work.

This event is FREE and the public is cordially invited.

Refreshments will be served.

For further information please contact the Polish Studies at 860 832-3010 or jacquesm@ccsu.edu

Public parking available in parking garages.

For directions go to: http://www.ccsu.edu/visit/

The Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford & The S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies

are proud to sponsor an Original Exhibit & Special Film Presentation...Draft #1 - 8.28.19 MB:cbp (Please see attached document for items needing clarification.)

The Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford and the Ladies Guild of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church

Proudly Sponsor the Showing of Mission of Honor

Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 2:00 PM Polish National Home - Chopin Ballroom 60 Charter Oak Avenue - Hartford, CT

The curated collection of Kosciuszko Squadron #303 original memorabiliawill be on display.

The Polish National Home’s kitchen will be open before and after the showing of the movie for those wishing to enjoy lunch or dinner.

There will be a Free-Will Offering benefittingSS. Cyril & Methodius Church’s Restoration Fund.

FREE Admission and

Parking.

The public is invited.

Handicapped Accessible.

The program will be preceded by a special 11:30 AM

Mass honoring our veterans at SS.

Cyril & Methodius Church,

61 Popieluszko Court, Hartford.

Authentic Polish Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

“The true story of the Polish fighter pilots who helped

the Royal Air Force (RAF) win

the Battle of Britain in WWII is

certainly fascinating and

deserves telling.” David Ferguson

Introduction to the movie by Dr. M.B. Biskupski, Polish Studies

Program, CCSU.

Question and Answer period will follow the

movie.

Based on the true story of the heroic Kosciuszko 303 Squadron fighter pilots who helped the British Royal Air Force (RAF) win the Battle of Britain during WWII

Polish National Home – Chopin Ballroom**60 Charter Oak Avenue – Hartford, CT

Dr. M.B. Biskupski, Chair of Polish Studies at Central CT State University, will give a brief historical introduction preceding

the film with a Question and Answer period afterward.

**Original items from the curated collection of the Kosciuszko 303 Squadron memorabilia will be on display.

Doors open to Exhibit at 1:00pm**

“MISSION OF HONOR”

Sunday, November 17, 20192:00 PM

• FREE Admission • FREE On-Site Parking • Handicapped Accessible • PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITEDLight hors d’oeuvres will be served

For further information please contact :Lilia Kieltyka at 860-841-3477, The Polish Studies Program at 860-832-3010 or

The Polish National Home 860-247-1784 info@polishhomect.org

At 11:30 am. a Mass (in Polish) honoring all Polish veterans will be held at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, 55 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT.

The Polish National Home will be featuring dining specials from the Polish Cultural Club Cookbook available to order from 11:30 to 6:00pm as well.