ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
Slavic Department's Literature and Culture Forum: "The Making of 'Natasha' and the International Politics of Sex Trafficking"
by Dr. Jennifer Suchland (OSU - DSEELL)
The Slavic Department's Literature and Culture Forum features Dr. Jennifer Suchland discussing "The Making of 'Natasha' and the International Politics of Sex Trafficking" on Friday, November 20th at 3:00p.m. in Hagerty Hall 406. Dr. Suchland's research tackles the political and cultural production of "Natasha" as a trope to represent trafficked women from the post-socialist region. If you would like to attend the forum, please RSVP to burry.7@osu.edu.
Origins Looks at 20 Years After Fall of Berlin Wall
Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective is pleased to announce the publication of its December 2009 issue, featuring "1989 Twenty Years On: The End of Communism and the Fate of Eastern Europe" by Theodora Dragostinova.
For those in the former Soviet Bloc, 1989 has been called an annus mirabilis — a year of miracles. With astonishing speed, communist rule ended in Eastern Europe, the Berlin Wall came tumbling down, and the nature of Europe was changed entirely. In 2009, those countries, from Germany to Bulgaria to Poland, have all mounted celebrations of the 20th anniversary of this hope-filled year.
Yet, two decades after the collapse of communism, many in those countries found themselves unsure of what, precisely, they were celebrating. Did 1989 really mark a moment of out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new, and how much had really changed in the intervening years? This month historian Theodora Dragostinova explores the impact of 1989 on the region and the legacy of history in today's Eastern Europe.
Origins is a free, non-commercial publication from the Public History Initiative and eHistory in Ohio State University's History Department. Each month, an academic expert analyzes a particular current issue -- political, cultural, or social -- in a larger, deeper historical context. In addition to the analysis provided in each month's feature, Origins also includes podcasts, images, maps, graphics, timelines, and other material to complement the article.
Origins and the podcast can be found here. You can also follow Origins on Twitter: OriginsOSU
Recent topics include Central Asia and the new world order, Somali pirates, Detroit and the fate of urban America, marriage debates, Kosovo, and the Darfur conflict. Next month: "Child Kidnapping in America" by Paula Fass.
Jaroslav Malina Paintings and Designs Exhibit Opens at the OSU Urban Arts Space (November 17, 2009– January 15, 2010)
From the OSU Urban Arts Space: “Recognized as one of the most influential theater designers in the world, Jaroslav Malina is a pioneer of "action design," using non-traditional materials and techniques to transform the stage. This exhibition features more than 65 works of art including his lyrical, layered paintings along with set-design models and posters from the mid-1960s to the present. Viewers will also have the opportunity to see sketches, photography and a video interview of Malina himself.
Born in Prague in 1937, Malina studied at Charles University and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He has served as a faculty member at universities in the United States, Japan, Finland and Great Britain, and as the general commissioner of the Prague Quadrennial (International Theatre Design and Architecture Exposition). In recent years his designs for operas have been staged in Germany and Italy.
His work is represented in the collections of Prague’s National Gallery, National Museum, Museum of Decorative Arts, Museum of Czech Music and the Theatre Institute. In the United States his work can be seen at the Theatre Research Institute at The Ohio State University, the Performing Arts Library and Museum in San Francisco, and in many U.S. and international public and private collections.
His career spans more than 40 years and includes more than 450 set and costume designs for theatre, film, and television, as well as 30 one-man exhibitions of his scenography, paintings, graphics, and posters. His non-stage work, or “free work” as he calls it, and his scenic designs are inextricably linked.”
20th Anniversary of the Collapse of the Berlin Wall (November 9, 2009)
We want to thank everyone who participated in our reconstruction of the Berlin Wall on Wexner Plaza at OSU. The wall (6 feet tall by 24 feet wide) was up and ready by 7:30am and students on their way to class were surprised by its presence. Countless people stopped to look at the historical information and add their own graffiti to the west side of the wall. Over 20 languages were represented in the graffiti and can be seen here. the event was covered by both ABC 6 News and CBS Channel 10, the Columbus Dispatch, the OSU Lantern, WOSU and WTVN radio, just to name a few. The event culminated in a "tearing down" ceremony where students could take home their own piece of the wall. Thank you to everyone who helped with the event, including Dr. Alan Beyerchen (OSU - History) for his lecture on "Ground Zero in World War III: The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall."
John Glenn School of Public Affairs to Extend Project in Ukraine
The Parliamentary Development Project, operated by the John Glenn School of Public Affairs, has received an additional $200,000 contract to extend its democracy-development activities to a strategically important autonomous region in Ukraine. Beginning this month, PDP will open an office in the Autonomous Region of Crimea to its existing operations in Ukraine. Personnel at the Glenn School will help implement programming designed to improve policy, processes and communication at the Crimean Verkhovna Rada, the regional parliament. For more more information, please see the full article.
OSU Students Visit Moscow
Ten OSU undergraduates visited Moscow as part of the Modern Russian Culture course (Spring 2009) taught by Susan Vdovichenko (DSEELL). The trip allowed students to learn more about modern Russian culture, history and literature firsthand. To see the trip itinerary and photos, click here.
CSEES Discussion Group
The CSEES Discussion Group will meet again in December 2009 to discuss graduate student and junior faculty research on a topic yet to be determined. For access to articles for the previous CSEES Discussion Group meetings click here.
Outreach Update
Check out the expanded Teacher Resources section of the CSEES Outreach website! You will find information on what materials are available for loan and what presentations are available for your students. Also take a look at the new CSEES Outreach Photos section.
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