R U Ready 2 Study Abroad? - discussion at the American Club in Donetsk

The regular meeting of the Center for Political Studies' American Club was held in Donetsk, to discuss the prospects of Ukrainian students who wish to pursue studies abroad.

Conversation on the subject, which began the day before at the Polish Club, received a logical continuation today, with a much larger number of participants.

What it means to be American? - video

Jose Antonio Vargas carried his secret around for a long time, even winning the Pulitzer Prize for journalism, before finally fessing up.

In this video, he calls for putting questions, and re-defining what doest it mean to be an American.

Celebrate Taras Shevchenko’s 200th birthday - take part in essay competition!

The essay contest is part of a year-long, world-wide celebration of Taras Shevchenko’s 200th birthday. It is intended to inspire young people to think about the legacy of this towering figure in Ukraine’s history. 

Theme of the Contest “Taras Shevchenko: Why Does He Matter Today?”

Ukrainian American Clubs in the US

Here are some American Clubs by Ukrainians in the United States:

Ukrainian American Club of Southport Connecticut @ www.theukrclub.com

What determines political existence? - discussion in Donetsk

Participants of the American Club at Center for Political Studies in Donetsk discussed the differences and similarities between political cultures in Europe, the United States and Ukraine. 

The meeting was attended by club's regulars plus European Voluntary Service volunteers from Latvia and Poland, as well as CPS interns. One of the first issues on the agenda was what was first - a political culture, or the human predicament in a specific country.

American Club in Donetsk will discuss the culture of volunteering

Donetsk National University's Dipclub invites American Club members to discuss why there is such a widespread culture of volunteering in the United States and Europe, what it means to be a volunteer, and what one gains from being a volunteer.

Meeting will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 5:00 PM, in the Center for Political Studies.

Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program - apply today!

The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) provides outstanding secondary school teachers of English, social studies, math and science with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States.

Teachers come to the United States from all world regions for a six-week academic program at a U.S. university graduate school of education, including intensive training in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, teaching strategies for their home environment, teacher leadership, and the use of instructional technologies.

American Club @ Center for Political Studies meets in Donetsk

We are meeting to re-launch the Club after summer vacations!

Today we will talk about the participant's experience in the US, American history and culture, current US politics.