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To encourage, and further knowledge of Polish culture, traditions, history, language, arts, current affairs, and local events through cultural activities, classes, seminars, and any and all appropriate means. |
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To foster friendly relations between the American and Polish people. |
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CAUSES: Polish Studies At UT | Visa Waver Program | Polish death camp controversy
The Secure Travel and Counter-terrorism Partnership Act of 2011 (S. 497 and H.R. 959)
APS Polish Studies Fundraising Committee members meet with the US Polish Ambassador, Robert Kupiecki
The Polish Studies program at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is in jeopardy due to budget cuts!
The University of Texas decided to cut funding to the Center for Russian, East European, Eurasian Studies (CREEES) department – as a result, the 27 year-old the Polish Studies program may be cut altogether if external funding is not found. Austin Polish Society (APS) has created a committee to raise funds and is reaching out to Polonia and the global community to find external funding, support, and resources to keep the Polish Studies program alive at UT. Read more about our fundraising plans below. LEARN MORE
Annual Member Meeting and Dinner Reception
Austin Polish Society’s Annual Member Meeting and Dinner Reception will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 6 pm at the Shady Hollow Community Center at 3303 Doe Run. Members will be presented with an update on APS events, have a chance to meet the new Officers and Board members, participate in the awards ceremony, and get involved in upcoming APS events! Afterward, we will enjoy great food, dancing, and fun with friends to celebrate APS seven year anniversary!
This is a members-only event. But don’t let that stop you as new membership applications and membership renewals will be accepted at the door.
Dinner Reception Tickets: $14 per person (at the door), $10 per person (online before Feb 2nd), FREE for children under 10.
Children and Youth Contest
The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles has announced a Children and Youth Contest entitled Become an Ambassador of Europe, European Union, Poland and Polish EU Presidency at Your School A trip to Brussels to win! MORE INFO
Polish Language Classes for Children and Adults
Polish Language Classes for children and adults are in progress. Weekly classes for children are held Saturday mornings. Classes for adults are held Monday evenings. Classes are taught by Magda Szatanik-Boudni. Call Magda at (512) 586-1104 for more information. More details are provided here: www.austinpolishsociety.org/classes.
According to researchers, the easiest time to learn a second language is before adolescence so don’t wait! Should Your Child Learn a Second Language?
Appeal for Help for Zosia by Father Dariusz
Father Dariusz from the local Polish church in Austin has asked Austin Polish Society to pass on his appeal for help for Zosia, a young girl in Poland that suffers from a severe medical condition. A letter from Father Dariusz to our community can be read here. Father Dariusz also provided us with the following link with more information about Zosia: http://zosianowak.net
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