As news in Ukraine continues to unfold, we are keeping close eye on this weeks’ bombing of Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial site in Kyiv. Over 300,000 people have visited the Auschwitz Exhibit at Union Station in Kansas City in the last year, enhancing our understanding of the holocaust and highlighting without a doubt why it …
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For the past 68 years, we have worked extensively with civil society and other partners in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and various post-Soviet countries. In the last decade alone, we have hosted hundreds of adults and students from these countries who have spent time in Midwest homes. At the heart of our work at Global Ties …
Want to make story time a little more Interesting? Check out these stories recorded by the Ethnic Enrichment Commission. It’s a great way to teach your children about different cultures in a fun and entertaining way. Make sure to check them all out. Click here to see the collection of stories: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=cP1gkTH8j3w&list=PLsEG4QXJH6bpKgsRTu6sNqiIltGE0Y5sG All videos provided …
The University of Kansas Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) has been a national leader for the study of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe since 1965. CREES is a designated National Resource Center, thanks to funding by the U.S. Department of Education, and serves as a resource for K-12 schools, …
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Jaroslaw (Andrzej) Piekałkiewicz, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Russian and East European Studies at the University of Kansas, was awarded the Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of the Brave) by the Polish government. Piekałkiewicz earned the award for his bravery during World War II, but is only receiving it this year after a long delay caused …
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About 12 years ago, while I was teaching on a Fulbright Scholarship in Azerbaijan, the U.S. Embassy called and asked if I knew anything about peace journalism, and if I would be interested in teaching a peace journalism seminar in neighboring Georgia. Of course, I gushed, “I am practically an expert on peace journalism.” When …
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The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) consists of more than 300 members across the globe, including World Trade Center – Kansas City. WTC-KC has been in operation since 1990 when the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce acquired the license. WTC-KC is a one-stop-shop for companies seeking assistance with their international trade needs, whether importing or …
Did you know Kansas City, Missouri has 13 Sister Cities? In 1956 President Eisenhower partnered with civic leaders to create sister city affiliations around the world to “help build the solid structure for world peace”. Sister cities are broad-based, long-term partnerships between Kansas City and a foreign community. Each sister city relationship is managed by …
Since 1999, The Open World Program has brought over 29,000 exceptional leaders from 20+ countries to the United States. It was first started by a bipartisan Congressional measure focused on strengthening relations with Eurasian countries in a post- Soviet Union world. Nowadays, the program works to enhance public diplomacy, strengthen international ties, while creating meaningful …
Nestled in Central Europe between Austria, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, and the Czech Republic, you will find the landlocked country of Slovakia. With a population of roughly 5.5 million, Slovakia is a land of beautiful rolling hills, castles, and picturesque red roofed cities and villages. Considering its diminutive size, there is a rich Slovak culture that …
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