In spring 2005 the Rosenstiel Foundation of New York donated $150,000 to the University of Virginia to promote the study of Poland. In discussions with the American Institute of Polish Culture, the University quickly established an endowment to fund a Polish Lectures Series to supplement existing course work with ongoing extracurricular talks by leading scholars
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“Tamara L.” The extraordinary life of Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka
The Blanka Rosenstiel Lecture Series on Poland / European and Euroasian Studies Program The European Student Association at FIU, in collaboration with The American Institute of Polish Culture, The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland, and the European & Eurasian Studies Program at FIU, is pleased to invite you to a play about the life
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Gold Medal Award 2018 Recipient Prime Minister Masteusz Morawiecki
Prime Minister Masteusz Morawiecki For serving Poland and stimulating economic growth, and fostering excellent relations with the United States On December 11, 2017, Masteusz Morawiecki was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Poland. His lifelong commitment to building an independent and financially strong nation makes him the perfect candidate to take on
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Scholarship Winners 2017 – 2018
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CHRISTMAS TIME!
Our annual Christmas party is always a fun occasion! On December 7, 2017 we spent a lively few hours with over 70 guests, members and supporters of The American Institute of Polish Culture and the Chopin Foundation of the United States. And once again, we were pleased that some new members attended. [gview file=”https://ampolinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/christmas.pdf”]
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CELEBRATING EASTER
This year we hosted our annual Easter party for nearly 40 guests on Wednesday, March 21st in our offices. Bouquets of pastel flowers decorated the salon and trays of savories and sweets covered tables. Lady Blanka greeted guests, Zbigniew Slabicki served drinks and Maria Blacha circulated with plates of goodies. [gview file=”https://ampolinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/easter2018.pdf”]
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THE COURAGE OF KNOWLEDGE: Marie Curie Skłodowska
[gview file=”https://ampolinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mcsfilm.pdf”] The Lady Blanka Rosenstiel Lecture Series at FIU, the European and Eurasian Studies Program, and the European Student Association premiered the French-Polish-German co-production, “Marie Curie: The Courage of Knowledge,” on October 30, 2017 at the FIU campus.
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EUROPEAN CAREER EXPO
[gview file=”https://ampolinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/careereexpo.pdf”] On March 29, 2018 Florida International University organized an informative and well prepared European Career Expo. Many Consulates and businesses from Spain, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Poland participated on the panels and in student exchange sessions.
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POLAND’S FRIENDSHIP WITH AMERICA
For a conference celebrating 100 years of Polish-American relations, Polish Ambassador Piotr Wilczek visited FIU on Friday, April 27, 2018, and delivered a presentation exploring the topic. He shed light on the Polish experience during WorldWar I and the hardships its people faced. [gview file=”https://ampolinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/frendshipwusa.pdf”]
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DECO’S DIVINE DIVA
On November 9, 2017, the Polish-Canadian Theater in Toronto treated an FIU audience to another riveting play presented in Polish with English subtitles projected onto a screen. Performed by mother and daughter actors, Maria Nowotarska and Agata Pilitowska, Tamara L is an exposé of the life and work of Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980). [gview file=”https://ampolinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/uof2018.pdf”]
Our Programs Include:
- General Fund
- Polish Lectures Series at the FIU
- Harriet Irsay Scholarship
- Annual Polonaise Ball
- Cultural and Educational Events
- Films and Exhibitions
- Books and Publications
- Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies at the Institute of World Politics
Message from the President
Dear Members and Friends, I hope this message finds you well and that you are pleased to hold in your hands the new issue of our annual magazine, Good News, …...Read More »
