http://www.croatia.org/crown en-us http://www.croatia.org/crown N/A letters@croatia.org Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:51:48 -0700 20 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10231/1/David-Diehl-Super-Bowl-winner-pride-of-Croatia-and-Croatians-around-the-world.html David Diehl on the photo with his daughter Addison Elizabeth celebrated the Super Bowl victory with visible Croatian insignia: with Croatian coat of arms on his left arm, with the Croatian inscription NEUNI©TIV (Undestroyable), and with Croatian shawl around his neck brought in 2011 from the land of his predecessors. Equally great on the defeated side is another Croatian - Bill Bellichick. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10229/1/Katarina-Livljanic-presenting-Judith-by-Marko-Marulic-a-famous-Croatian-Renaissance-writer-from-15-16th-ct.html Ms. Katarina Livljanic enacted the ancient drama with splendidly pure singing in Croatian, urgent narration, a penetrating gaze and expressive hands. (...) What makes “Judith” seem almost startlingly modern and metaphysical at times is Ms. Livljanic’s incorporation of other 16th-century texts dealing with inner dialogues at climactic moments in the story. The New York Times, USA. Marko Maruliæ 1450-1525 was Croatian Renaissance writer, one of the most important European spiritual writers of his time. He wrote the Biblical epic in Croatian, and stated expressly on the title of the book that the book was written in Croatian verses - u versih harvatskih. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10228/1/Croatian-city-of-Dubrovnik-celebrating-the-Day-of-Armenian-patron-St-Vlaho-since-972-AD.html Celebrations of the fest day of St Blaise (in Croatian, Sveti Vlaho), Dubrovnik patron saint, is celebrated since 972 AD, that is, continuously for 1040 years. This patron relates Dubrovnik and Croatia with Armenia, because St Blais was Armenian saint. The Festival of St Blaise is also the City of Dubrovnik Day. Croatian-Armenian friendship society has been founded in Croatia's capital Zagreb in 2003. Its current president is Croatian pianist Naira Astaryan of Armenian origin. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10225/1/Sena-Jurinac-1021-2011-legendary-Croatian-artist-who-shaped-the-entire-opera-world.html Sena Jurinac was educated as an opera singer in Croatia's capital Zagreb, where she started her opera career in 1943. Since 1945 she was singing for the State Opera in Vienna, until 1982 when she retired.  Dominique Meyer, director of the Vienna State Opera, said the following on the occasion of death of Sena Jurinac: “We are mourning the loss of a legendary artist who shaped not only the Vienna State Opera, but also the entire opera world,’’ She died on 22 November 2011 at the age of 90. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10224/1/Professor-Davor-Solter-one-of-the-first-to-postulate-genomic-imprinting-interviewed-in-Singapore.html In seminal experiments studying the developmental potential of maternal and paternal genomes by nuclear transplantation, professor Davor Solter was one of the first to postulate genomic imprinting. His research focuses on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms regulating mouse preimplantation development. He made significant contributions to many areas of mammalian development, including differentiation of germ layers, the biology and genetics of teratocarcinoma, the biology of embryonic stem cells, cloning, and reprogramming. Professor Solter was born in Croatia's capital Zagreb, where he studied medicine and earned his PhD. In the period of 1991-2006 he was the Director of the  Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology in Freiburg in Germany, and now working in Singapore. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10223/1/Miro-Gavrans-play-All-About-Women-will-be-premiered-in-New-York-on-February-17.html Dear Friends! If you happen to be in New York on 17th February, I would love to see you at my premiere.  I am forwarding more detailed information on the play from the Presscut Agency. With good wishes, Sincerely, Miro Gavran. PS The play is premiered by STOREFRONT PRODUCTION at the Gallery MC in the West End.The play 'All About Women' is set in contemporary Zagreb, Croatia and portrays fifteen female characters of all ages in five different stories that are intertwined. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10222/1/Pino-Kuhar-Croatian-cook-unique-in-the-world.html "Kuhar" in Croatian means "cook". So, Mr. Pino Kuhar from Croatia is Pino the Cook. But Kuhar is his true last name, not the nickname. Now, as a surprise, he was born in the village of Kuhari, that is, in the village of The Cooks! Employed as a professional chef, a few years ago he was proclaimed as the best Croatian chef - Hrvatski kuhar. So, Mr. Pino The Cook is distinguished chef born in the village of The Cooks in Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10221/1/Klapa-Grdelin-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-singing-Dalmatian-songs.html Klapa Grdelin was founded in Zagreb in February 2000. Throughout the years Grdelin has been exploring and expanding its repertoire that was performed at many concerts and festivals. The repertoire includes original Dalmatian songs arranged by famous composers and ethnomusicologists (Jakov Gotovac, Ljubo Stipi¹iæ, Dinko Fio, Du¹ko Tambaèa and others), popular tunes adapted for klapa singing, traditional folk tunes of Lent and Christmas. Grdelin has found a valuable source of songs in the rich musical heritage of the city of Split and its surrounding area. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10220/1/Martina-Filjak-Zagreb-Croatia-on-a-world-tour-starting-January-2012.html One of the most exciting young artists to emerge in recent years, Martina Filjak is garnering international praise for her poetic passion and technical mastery at the keyboard as well as for her charismatic personality and magnetic stage presence. Her transition from prodigy to mature artist has been all the more remarkable against the backdrop of political maelstrom that defined her native Croatia during her childhood. ... Martina speaks seven languages. Fortunately, for an active performer, she loves to travel. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10219/1/Francesco-Laurana---Frane-Vranjanin-1420-1502-Croatian-Renaissance-sculptor-and-his-Lost-Princess.html Frane Vranjanin or Francesco Laurana was born in Vrana around 1420, near Zadar. Laurana’s female busts, after they had been finally correctly attributed to him several decades before, by at the turn of 20th century came into the focus of interest of greatest German and French scholars. He is considered to be the greatest non-Tuscan and non-Venetian sculptor active in Italy in 15th century  With this article we mark 510 years since his death in 1502 in France (Avignon or Marseille). darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10218/1/William-Feller-distinguished-Croatian-American-mathematician---first-monograph.html William Feller 1906-1970 was born in Croatia's capital Zagreb, where he studied mathematics, professor of mathematics at Princeton Univeristy since 1950. Feller is one of the founders of Probability Theory as a scientific discipline, and best known for his two volume monograph An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications, which is considered as one of the finest mathematical textbooks of the 20th century. A bilingual Croatian-English monograph has been published in Zagreb in 2011, written by Darko ®ubriniæ, dedicated to the life and work of William Feller. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10217/1/Zdenko-Basic-distinguished-Croatian-animator-and-illustrator-of-childrens-books.html Zdenko Ba¹iæ (1980, Zagreb) has graduated in 2005 at the Academy of Fine Arts, Department for Animated Film and New Media. He’s an award-winning animator and illustrator of many children’s books and magazines; predominantly Andersen and Grimm’s fairy tales. His illustrated book ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for the British,  American and French publishing market has been launched in 2010 by Carlton Publisher. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10216/1/Dr-Jelka-Vince-Croatian-scientist-singing-a-Christmas-song-in-Zagreb.html Dr Jelka Vince is Croatian scientist working in the fields of ethnology and anthropology. She is also fine guitarist and singer. Dr Vince participated at the Christams Concert in December 2011 in the church of St. Jerome in the city of Zagreb. She is also very active in Croatian Society of University Women, where she serves as coordinator for international relations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10215/1/REFERENDUM-AFTER-THE-FINAL-VERDICT-FOR-CROATIAN-GENERALS.html The Geneva convention states that: ”Nothing in this Protocol shall be invoked for the purpose of affecting the sovereignty of a State or the responsibility of the Government, by all legitimate means, to maintain or re-establish law and order in the State or to defend the national unity and territorial integrity of the State.”! In stark contrast to these proclamations, the EU punished Croatia by abolishing the Phare programme on only the second day of the liberating military operation “Storm”, calling upon false accounts of excessive shelling of Knin. Following on from this logic, the prosecution of the ICTY indicted the Croatian Generals and fabricated the legal norm of a “joint criminal enterprise” so that it would be able to charge the entire Croatian civil and military leadership. ... darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10214/1/Tarara-Croats-and-Maori-in-New-Zealand-monograph-by-Senka-Bozic-Vrbancic.html Maori called us Tarara. , as we speak so fast... At the beginning of the twentieth century, as Croatians left Dalmatia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire for the brave new world of New Zealand, Drawing from official documents, oral histories, novels, letters, newspaper articles, marriage certificates, and much more, Senka Bozic-Vrbancic on the photo explores relationships between Maori and Croats. How has their collective identity been shaped by changing legal regulations from colonial times to the bi cultural New Zealand of today? Croatian and Maori Christmas concert for 2011 in New Zealand. Dame Mira Szászy b. Petrièeviæ was the first Maori woman with university degree. Her father was Croatian. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10213/1/Daniela-Nincevic-and-her-Cro-Majesty-project-quotSPORT-FOR-EVERY-CHILDquot.html Cro Majesty (Hrvatsko velièanstvo) project unites over 2.000 children from 28 Orphanages, situated in 19 different cities of the Republic of Croatia. The main organizer of this project is Mrs Daniela Ninèeviæ. Its purpose is educational and recreational for children's better socialization. On its way is a new project for kids around the world to unite in different sports games, tournaments and manifestations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10211/1/Msgr-John-E-Kozar-Croatian-American-appointed-president-of-the-Catholic-Near-East-Welfare-Association.html Msgr. John E. Kozar, former national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, has been appointed president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the Pontifical Mission for Palestine. John E. Kozar: "Family. It is, perhaps, what comes to mindmost often during the Christmas Season. So at this time of year then, I think often of my visits with our mission family..." ... "Family in need. Family offering loving service. And through it all, you are there - at Christmas and all through the year - supporting, in prayer and generous sacrifice, the Church in the Missions in its outreach to the poor. May the hope and peace of the Lord be with you in the coming year!" darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10210/1/Marija-Zudenigo-footprint-collection-exhibited-in-Rijeka-Croatia-November-16th-8211-29th-2011.html Marija Zudenigo, city of Rijeka, Croatia: "Mother is a child’s first earth. The way we learn to walk on our first earth is the way we walk through our life. All our inner imbalances adopted from this ‘walk’ make themselves known in our physical walk. It was this insight that made me a footprint collector." Her collection of  more than 3,000 footprints is exhibited in Kortil Art Gallery in Rijeka, November 16th – 29th, 2011. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10209/1/Professor-Mladen-Vraniae-received-the-honorary-degree-of-the-University-of-Zagreb-Croatia-in-2011.html  Mladen Vraniæ, professor emeritus of the University of Toronto, one of the leading experts in the field of diabetes prevention in the world, received the honorary degree from the University of Zagreb 4th November 2011. It is interesting that he defended his PhD at the same University in 1962. The doctor honoris causa degree was conferred to him by professor Aleksa Bjeli¹, recotor of the University of Zagreb, in the presence of all the deans of the University, former rectors, etc. Professor Vraniæ has Croatian and Canadian citizenship, and is a member of the Royal Society of Canada and of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10207/1/Dr-Dijana-Dominis-Prester-distinguished-Croatian-astro-physicist.html Dr. Dijana Dominis Prester is Croatian astro-physicist employed at the University of Rijeka, Croatia. She completed the study of physics in 1996 at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, and defended her PhD in 2002 at the University of Potsdam in Germany. In Science magazine, within the Editor's choice, a news item was published in 2006 about a discovery of the first extrasolar planet (that is, of a planet outside of Solar system) in which a group of astrophysiscist participated from all 6 continents, among them a Croatian scientist, Dijana Dominis Prester from the University of Rijeka Department of Physics. The complete scientific paper has been published in the magazine Astrophysical Journal. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10208/1/Cristophe-Dolbeau-expert-in-Croatian--French-relations.html Mr. Cristophe Dolbeau is distinguished expert in Croatian-French relations, with a deep insight into Croatia's past and present. He published several books an numerous articles, and some of the articles have been translated into Croatian. his very interesting brochure "France - Croatie, Aperçu des relations entre le XIe et le XIXe siecle", Lyon 1994. In its fifteen chapters, the brochure contains a wealth of data, some of them of interest also for specialists. His newest book is "Croatie - Sentinelle de l'Occident", 300 pp. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10181/1/The-Croatian-Textile-Alumni-Society-and-Friends---AMCA-TTF.html The abbreviation AMAC or AMCA comes from the Latin word Almae Matris Croaticae Alumni, indicating an Society of graduate students of Croatia. AMAC Society of Croatia constitute AMAC domus, and those outside Croatia AMAC mundus. The aims of these associations are to build and strengthen ties and cooperation among former students and home faculties, to preserve tradition and promote the reputation of faculties, to develop faculties and profession. Eleven associations were founded at the University of Zagreb. The idea of founding AMCA TTF was initiated by prof.dr. Ana Marija Grancariæ in 2002, who responded to the recommendations of the University of Zagreb to found alumni associations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10197/1/Georges-dEsclavonie-Croatian-professor-at-Sorbonne-in-Paris-and-French-spiritual-writer-around-1400.html Georgius de Sclavonia or Georges d'Esclavonie wrote his book Le chasteau de viriginte in 1411. With this article we mark 600 years since its appearance in France, at the Beaument Benedictine Abbey in the city of Tours. This Croatian scholar studied at the famous Sorbonne in Paris, where he became professor at the beginning of the 15 century. The Municiapl Library of Tours keeps his texts written in the Croatian Glagolitic Script (see on the left), which he expressly calls Alphabetum Chrawaticum. This texts constitute the earliest known Croatian handwritten manual for children, which he reproduced at Sorbonne in Paris, accompanied with his commentaries in Latin. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10204/1/Rudjer-Boskovic-1711-1787-Croatian-polymath-and-the-Royal-Society-exhibition-in-London-until-15-Feb-2012.html To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Croatian scientist Rudjer Boskovic, the Royal Society is mounting a small exhibition of rare books and archives relating to Boscovich, his work, and his influence on later British scientists including Joseph Priestley, Humphry Davy and J J Thomson. He visited the Royal Society while in London on a diplomatic mission in 1760, and was immediately elected a Fellow of the Society. The exhibition will open from 24 November 2011 until 15 February 2012. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10202/1/Argentinean-Croats-presented-on-YouTube-by-Studia-Croatica.html Joza Vrljièak, indefatiguable director of Studia Croatica society in Buenos Aires, sent us a set of 39 videos describing rich cultural activities of Argentinean Croats. On the photo the logo of Jorgovan,  which is one of very active and successful Croatian cultural societies in Argentina. We also provide a few recepies of Croatian sweets that are popular in Argentina, hoping that they could be useful for your family for the celebration of the forthcoming Christmas and New Year. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10201/1/VUKOVAR-1991---2011-CRIME-WITHOUT-PUNISHMENT---ZLOEIN-BEZ-KAZNE.html Remember Vukovar! darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10200/1/Dr-Ante-Cuvalo-8211-Lakse-je-biti-poslusan-nego-samosvjestan-samostalan-i-odgovoran.html Dr. Ante Èuvalo, èovjek èiji su ¾ivotni put usmjerile dvije odrednice: politièki emigrant i akademski graðanin daje svoje viðenje dana¹nje Hrvatske. Doktorirao je povijesne znanosti (1987.) na Ohio State University u Columbusu, glavnom gradu dr¾ave Ohio. Predavao je nekoliko godina na Ohio State University, a potom 20 godina na Joliet Collegeu, u blizini Chicaga, povijest zapadne civilizacije, modernu rusku, odnosno sovjetsku povijest, povijest Bliskog istoka i kolokvije o nacionalizmu. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10196/1/2-Cellos-Luka-Suliae--Stjepan-Hauser-2-Croatian-Geniuses-conquering-the-world.html This kind of musical meteor happens once in a generation! I listened to this album "2 cellos Luka Suliæ & Stjepan Hauser" many times. Each song is a cinematic journey through melodies and rhythms of centuries accumulated knowledge of cello playing. Strength: Level of performance, original arrangements, not-in-the-way-of-art production. Weakness: None. In one word: PERFECT. Buy this album and enjoy it. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10193/1/Anthony-F-Lucas-b-Antun-Lucic-of-Split-Croatia-discoverer-of-the-the-first-major-gusher-in-Texas-in-1901.html Antun Luèiæ (Anthony F. Lucas born in Split 1855, died in Washington 1921) is the father of petroleum industry. He discovered the first major gusher in Texas, The Lucas gusher, flowing at the rate of 80-100,000 barrels per day. It blew in January 1901. About 50,000 people came to see it. This meant the earliest massive exploitation of oil and petroleum in the world. Eighteen m. high granite obelisk, built in honour to the Lucas gusher, Spindletop, contains the following lines: "On This Spot on the Tenth Day of the Twentieth Century a New Era in Civilization Began." In 1936 The American Institute for Geological and Metallurgical Investigations founded a prize named after him: Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal. With this article we mark 110 years from this event of worldwide importance. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10195/1/Croatia-presents-Global-Birthday-Celebration-for-the-Necktie-on-October-18th-CNNiReport.html While the Croats first wore the cravat, they are very appreciative of the other cultures around the world that have embraced and perfected it. Now, in fact, they are proud to say that the cravat is an important aspect of world culture as it worn across so many cultures while represents universal human values...which is why they are so committed to preserving and promoting it as a proud part of their heritage. Academia Cravatica established "International Day of the Cravat" in 2008 and it now occurs every year on October 18th. Article submitted by Nicholas B. Daddazio, NY, distinguished proponent of the cravat fashion, on the photo. nbdaddazio@mac.com (Nicholas B. Daddazio) Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10194/1/Incorporating-the-Diaspora-in-Contemporary-Croatian-Studies--The-Harriman-Institute.html This series of short presentations will introduce the exciting and dynamic developments at the University of Rijeka’s new campus, as well as outline the university’s goals for expanding international cooperation, exchange, and Croatian language education. There will also be a focus on how to strengthen cooperation and exchange between the University of Rijeka and Croatian émigré communities in the United States, including knowledge transfer, student exchanges, contributions of returning scholars, and development opportunities. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10188/1/Kristian-Krekovics-oils-exhibited-in-Etnographic-Museum-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-2011.html   Kristian Krekoviæ 1901-1985 portrayed Mahatma Gandhi in 1936, the Queen Mother in 1938 upon her request, the Swedish King Gustav V, Queen Sofia of Spain and Juan Carlos, and many other. Eighty of his oils have been donated by his wife Sina to Croatia in 1994, and in 2011 a smaller part of this important donation - eighteen oils - is exhibited by the Ethnographic Museum in Croatia's capital Zagreb. The oils refer to old Peruvian Inca and pre-Inca cultures. His 1956 exhibition under the auspices of Peruvian Government in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington has been visited by as many as 126,000 people! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10186/1/Ljubo-Stipisic-Delmata-1938-2011-distinguished-composer-and-proponent-of-Croatian-music-and-spirituality.html Ljubo Stipi¹iæ Delmata's personality contains a multitude of traits: composer, poet, melodiographer, painter, producer, conductor of a-capella ensembles, etc. Maestro Delmata has been honored numerous prestigious music awards including several lifetime achievement awards. His work is of immeasurable musicological and cultural importance, especially for preservation and strengthening of the identity of  Croatia. Maestro Ljubo Stipi¹iæ died on October 9th 2011 at the age of 74. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10183/1/Academician-Josip-Pecaric-reading-a-letter-to-the-United-Nations-Security-Council.html We do not ask you to bury our dead. We do not ask you to defend us from aggression and terrorism. We do not ask you to protect our towns from excessive shelling. We do not ask you to prevent the shelling of Croatia's capital, Zagreb. We do not ask you to prevent the barbaric destruction of the city of Dubrovnik, a world heritage monument. We do not ask you to prevent the shelling of ©ibenik and the destruction of the St. Jacob’s cathedral, another world heritage monument. We do not ask you to prevent the shelling of Zadar, Slavonski Brod, Osijek… However, we DO ask you to release our living soldiers, whom you have imprisoned and sentenced, without proving them guilty. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10185/1/Google-congratulated-the-Independence-Day-October-8-to-Croatia---many-thanx-to-Google.html On 8 October 1991 the Croatian Deit (Parliament) decided to cancel all ties with ex-Yugoslavia. The day before Zagreb has been bombed by the Yugoslav army attempting to assasinate president Franjo Tuðman and Croatian Government. The decision has been undertaken in circumstances of Serbian agression on Croatia, where the ex-Yu army was left without control of ex-Yugoslav presidency. The Decision obtained support of great majority of citizens of Croatia. Thank you, Google, for celebrating Croatian Independence Day with us! darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10182/1/Kristian-Krekovics-drawings-exhibited-in-the-Modern-Gallery-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb.html Kristian Krekoviæ 1901-1985 is a distinguished Croatian painter. His main works can be seen in Palma de Mallorca in Museum Krekovic, which has been solemnly opened by Queen Sofia of Spain in 1981. Krekoviæ's 54 drawings have been exhibited on 4 October 2011 in the Modern Gallery in Zagreb in the presence of His Excellency prof.dr. Fedor Devide, plenipotentiary of the Republic of Peru in Croatia, and numerous visitors. The exhibition has been organized by Matrix Croatica, Passion Heritage, and Croatian-Hispanic Society, and is opened until the end of October 2011. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10179/1/Mediterranean-Culinary-Adventures-on-the-Opatija-Riviera-in-Croatia---Feasts-for-the-Senses.html In the fall of 2007, I took a well-deserved vacation in Europe. I visited Croatia on that trip and fell in love. I just had to go back. And so I did, and on a five-month journey of discovery, the idea to create a Website devoted to international gastronomy and travel destinations was born... You will be transported to a wonderful world of field trips, sumptuous wine tastings, hands-on cooking classes and adventurous truffle-hunting or wild asparagus picking. You'll learn, you'll experience, and you'll enjoy. It will be a rich, rewarding and enlightening get-away and you'll be glad you chose to spend your time with us. Written by Carmen Grenier from Canada. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10177/1/Vladimir-Shuvaev-director-of-verbotonal-institute-in-Vladivostok-in-Russia-visited-Croatias-capital-Zagreb.html Dr. Vladimir ©uvaev is a young expert for problems of deafness of children in the Russian Federation and director of the institute in Vladivostok. In his work he is exploiting the verbotonal method developed at the world's famous SUVAG center in Croatia's capital Zagreb. There are more than 600 SUVAG centers in more than 70 countries. In the Russian Federation only there are SUVAG centers in 29 cities. We publish an interview with dr. ©uvaev and prof. Lovriæ conducted in Zagreb in the Russian language. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10174/1/Suncica---Sunny-Way-of-the-Cross-of-Croatian-women-and-children-in-Serbian-concentration-camps-1991-1995.html Sunèica - Sunny was only eight months old when she was taken prisoner with her mother in Vukovar 1991. Twenty years later, Sunny is a grown girl and knows what was done to her and her mother. Croatia is interwoven with the strength of countless Sunnies. Sunèica - Sunny is the title of a bilingual Croatian-English book written against the crime of silence and suppression still being commited against her and her mother today. The book was published by the Society of former detainees of Serbian concentration camps in 2011. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10172/1/Epidaurus-Festival-in-Croatia-for-littlest-residents-of-Dubrovnik-region-in-Pridvorje-16-Sep-2011-at-8pm.html The most precious things begin and end at home; all else is secondary. Je¾urka Je¾iæ, the popular character from Branko Æopiæ's “Je¾eva kuæica” (The Hedgehog's Home), understood this.  So shall we, and our children; I'm not afraid for the children - they will understand if they have a chance. A beautiful interpretation of this timeless text takes the form of a musical in the enchanted surroundings of Konavle's Pridvorje on Friday, September 16th 2011 at 8pm. This lovely and important presentation is a gift from the Epidaurus Festival to the kindergarten in Konavle. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10168/1/Middle-European-Mathematical-Olympiad-organized-in-Varazdin-Croatia-2011.html The Middle European Mathematical Olympiad (MEMO) is the continuation of Austrian-Polish Mathematical Competition (APMC), held 29 times from 1978 to 2006. Now ten countries participate in the MEMO: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The 5th Middle European Mathematical Olympiad was held in Vara¾din, Croatia, from 1st to 7th September 2011. About a hundred participants came, including 60 contestants and 20 team leaders and their deputies. On the photo prof.dr. Ilko Brnetiæ, University of Zagreb, chairman of the Jury. zeljko.hanjs@fer.hr (®eljko Hanj¹ and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10167/1/Japanese-mathematicians-Yuki-Naito-and-Satoshi-Tanaka-visited-Zagreb-and-Plitvice-Lakes.html  Yuki Naito and Satoshi Tanaka, professors of mathematics from Japan, visited the Department of Applied Mathematics of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia, by the end of July 2011. This is a result of their collaboration with professor Mervan Pa¹iæ from that faculty. They delivered two plenary lectures at an International Math Workshop organized in Zagreb. During their stay in Croatia they visited the Plitivce Lakes. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10164/1/Nenad-Hancic-created-a-new-high-quality-Croatian-Glagolitic-font-for-Windows.html Nenad Hanèiæ from Germany, Duesseldorff, created a new Croatian Glagolitic font for Windows. The lower case letters of the font “Glagolica Missal DPG” are oriented on the “Missal from 1483”, the first Croatian printed book (incunabulum), while the capital letters are oriented on those of “Transit of St. Jerome”, a book printed in Croatian Glagolitic characters in the town of Senj in 1508. We owe our deep gratitude to Nenad Hanèiæ: his work will be immensly useful both for amateurs and professionals. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10161/1/Valter-Despalj-distinguished-Croatian-cellist-started-ensemble-project-Cellomania-in-Zagreb-in-1991.html   Valter De¹palj is professor at the Zagreb Academy of Music. he has also been a guest professor at the conservatories in The Hague, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Graz (University of Music), editor of cello music with major music publishers, and member of judging panels at the most prestigious international competitions including Tchaikovsky (Moscow), Bach (Leipzig), Lutoslawski (Warsaw) and ARD (Munich) competitions. It was 20 years ago that maestro De¹palj started the project of Cellomania Croata. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10160/1/Epidaurus-Festival-in-Cavtat-childhood-dream-of-Croatian-pianist-and-poet-Ivana-Marija-Vidovic.html My wish is that every sound produced at Epidaurus Festival would merge with Cavtat's magical hug, and that every word, every verse, whether sung or spoken, would, for centuries to come, continue to echo throughout its old streets, the very same ones that - within and of themselves - had been a stage for centuries already. Ivana Marija Vidoviæ, Artistic director of the Epidaurus festival. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10159/1/Festival-Kvarner-a-new-meeting-point-of-artists-and-scholars-in-Opatija-Croatia.html The idea of the artistic exchange on a European level is revived in our Festival in the Kvarner region in Croatia. The fact that many composers, such as Mahler, Puccini, Lehar, Kalman, etc., who, over the course of history, have stayed here and have been inspired by the picturesque landscape and the Mediterranean flair proves that this location is perfectly suitable for music: history provides us with the evidence that our idea has a good basis. On the photo Vjekoslav Martinko, Lovran, president of the Festival Kvarner. Director of the Festival is dr. Michael Fendre, Vienna. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10156/1/University-School-of-Croatian-Language-and-Culture.html The University School of Croatian Language and Culture offers an intensive course of the Croatian language. The School is offered to persons of Croatian background, e.g. heritage Croatian speakers, as well as to any student who want to learn (more) about the Croatian language and culture. In addition to the academic programme, students visit museums, galleries, theatre productions, see the sights of Zagreb, take a study trips, etc. The cultural programme is organised by the Croatian Heritage Foundation and it is relevant to lessons and classwork. lcvikic@gmail.com (Lidija Cvikiæ) Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10152/1/Gordan-Lederer-Croatian-cameraman-and-reporter-killed-during-Serbian-aggression-on-Croatia-in-1991.html A letter from Gordan Lederer's mother: I hereby announce publicly that my son GORDAN LEDERER was treacherrously murdered on 9th August 1991, by a mercenary gang of Chetniks while holding a camera in his hand, and that, thanks to the Chetnik collaborator, General Raseta, he was denied any chance of survival. Gordan Lederer's mother, Vlasta Lederer, Ph.D., consultant, spec. anaesthesiology and reanimatology. Published in Vjesnik, Zagreb 14th August 1991. With this article we mark 20 years since the tragic death of our friend Gordan on 10th August 1991. Seventeen Croatian newspaperman and cameraman have been assassinated during the Serbian 1991-1995 aggression on Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10151/1/Dubrovnik-Missal-from-12th-century-kept-in-Oxford-GB-facsimiled-in-Dubrovnik-Croatia-2011.html The Dubrovnik Missal was written in the 12th century in Dubrovnik where it was used in the Cathedral for centuries. Today it is kept in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. It is a worldwide cultural heritage monument. Written in Beneventan script and notation, it contains 230 Gregorian chants which, in words of Dr. Miho Demoviæ, 'represent a superior accomplishment in this art in Europe'. The chants found in the Missal are diverse. The exultet from Dubrovnik is considered to be the most refined melody in the Gregorian literature, unparalleled in any European manuscript found so far. Owing to the efforts of Dr. Demoviæ, the Croatian music history can now be traced back to the 10th century. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10150/1/Operation-quotStormquot-1995-prevented-genocide-in-Bihaae-area-of-BiH-and-liberated-occupied-parts-of-Croatia.html Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia (MORH - Ministarstvo obrane Republike Hrvatske) provided a short 5min video about the operation "Storm", and a photogallery. The operation started on 5th August 1995, which is celebrated as the Victory Day and as the Day of Croatian Defenders throughout of Croatia. On the photo Croatian president Tuðman and Croatian defense minister Gojko ©u¹ak on the fortress above the town of Knin just a few days after the start of operation "Storm". darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10149/1/Visnja-Anics-1991-letters-from-Croatia-to-M-Thatcher-H-D-Genscher-H-Kohl-and-A-Mock.html The letters by Vi¹nja Aniæ, professor of English and German, Zagreb, illustrate some of endeavours of Croatian intellectuals in the defense of Croatia from Serbian aggression that started in 1991. She was then employed at the Foreign Languages School in Zagreb. She is also a talented artist, who introduced the concept of "painting with the sea" with her husband. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10147/1/Croatian-Viewpoint-website-of-Jean--Ante-Marinovic-husband-and-wife-team-in-Melbourne.html Croatian Viewpoint’s mission is to bring the Croatian ‘journey to freedom’ to an English-speaking audience.‘Viewpoint’ presents an analysis of key Croatian issues from a human rights perspective, and the ‘Virtual Policnik Museum’ interprets the Croatian history of the Zadar hinterland from an ethnographic viewpoint. Croatian Viewpoint’s hosts are Ante Marinovic and Jean Lunt Marinovic, a husband & wife team, who voluntarily contribute to this independent project.  Jean is the principal author and she gets her support from her husband Ante and their family, and she gets her inspiration from the courage and optimism of Croatian people. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 30 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10145/1/Drago-Struna-and-his-view-to-natural-beauties-of-Croatia-in-particular-of-Istria.html We inivte you to see some very nice sets of photos prepared by Drago Struna, devoted to various parts of Croatia, in particular to Istria. Some presentations are accompanied by authentic Croatian music. Mr. Drago Struna is high school professor of chemistry, amateur photographer, and nature lover. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10143/1/Croatian-merchants-from-Dubrovnik-built-the-church-of-St-Blaise-St-Vlaho-in-Goa-in-India-in-the-16th-century.html  Nicholas Mirkovich in his study “Ragusa and the Portuguese Spice Trade”, Slavonic and Eastern European Review, London, March 1943, wrote the following: “During the absence of Venice the largest part of the oriental trade was taken over by Ragusa, which about 1530-1540 had a virtual monopoly of that trade. For a decade or two there existed a sharp competition between Ragusa and Portugal, which was carried on also in Portugal's own East Indian empire. The Ragusan (i.e. Dubrovnik) colony Sao Braz (Saint Vlaho) near Goa is one of the strangest and most interesting examples of the economic expansion of that little Republic in the period of the commercial revolution.” Article by Adam S. Eterovich Bracanin, on the left. croatians@aol.com (Adam S. Eterovich) Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10142/1/PRIJEDLOG-ZAKONA-O-ODNOSIMA-REPUBLIKE-HRVATSKE-S-HRVATIMA-IZVAN-REPUBLIKE-HRVATSKE.html Ustavom Republike Hrvatske utvrðena je ustavna obveza Republike Hrvatske da ¹titi prava i interese svojih dr¾avljana koji ¾ive ili borave u inozemstvu i promièe njihove veze s domovinom. Temeljito proèitajte dokument, pro¹irite ga, po¹aljite prijateljima koji imaju ideje i znaju ih napisati. Predugo smo èekali ovakav dokument da bi pro¹ao samo kao jedna od toèaka na Saborskim sjednicama. Dakle, radi se o dokumentu koji æe se pretoèiti u zakon, i tu smo u prilici sugerirati, savjetovati, tra¾iti i obrazlagati sve ¹to nas ti¹ti, ¹to nam nedostaje, ¹to mozemo pobolj¹ati, pojednostaviti te ubrzati procese sjedinjenja dijaspore i matice domovine. Idejni zaèetnik dokumenta je Dr. Ivan Bagariæ. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10140/1/Carmen-Verlichak-Vrljieak-Hrvati-u-Argentini---Croatians-in-Argentina.html Carmen Verlichak is distiguished Croatian writer living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, born in Madrid, Spain, expert in the history of Croatians in South America. In 2011 her publishing house Krivodol Press seated in Buenos Aires, and named after a small Croatian village of Krivodol from which her predecessors arrive, issued an extremely interesting book Hrvati u Argentina (Croatians in Argentina), in Croatian langauge. It is closely related to her previous very successful edition bearing the same title, but in Castellano: Los croatas de la Argentina. The book is is full of exceptionally interesting life stories of Croatian families, accompanied by several dozens of photos. It is a pleasure to read this book. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10138/1/Croatian-lace-proclaimed-the-most-beautiful-at-international-lace-contest-in-Russia-2011.html At the first International Lace festival in Vologda in Russia the Croatian lace from the town of Lepoglava was declared the most beautiful in competition with 10 countries and 36 Russian areas. On photo is Croatian lace from the island of Pag, a famous Pa¹ka èipka - Pag lace, a  part of typical national costume. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10137/1/Branko-Fucic-1920-1999-representative-collection-of-conference-papers-published-about-his-life-and-work.html  Sixty three conference papers from the International Scholarly Seminar on the Life and Work of Academician Branko Fuèiæ (1920-1999) have been published in 2011 in voluminous, representative monograph comprising 844 pp. Branko Fuèiæ was distinguished expert in Croatian Glagolitic Script, in the history of Croatian church art, in particular for the area of Istria, dr. honoris causa in theology, and recipient of Herder's prize in Vienna. The monograph has been edited by dr. Tomislav Galoviæ of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10136/1/Branka-Kandic-Splavski-and-her-Croatian-fairy-tales-as-medicine---Bajka-kao-lijek.html Branka Kandiæ-Splavski is a specialist in family medicine and in her soul, a fairy tales writer. In 2004 after her first book ANDREA'S SHELL had been published her personal and professional life took a new direction: one of her patients was dying of brain cancer. She was no longer able to move, or speak, she was laying motionless and communicated only with her eyes. In the process of catching the public ear and eye, informing and educating the society about the patients' rights and neccessity for dignified care in the lives of severely ill people the fairy tale idea once again served as a bridge. vladom@xnet.hr (Vladimir Mihajloviæ) Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10135/1/Dr-Hrvoje-Kacic-The-Hague-Tribunal-omits-establishment-of-the-truth.html Dr. Hrvoje Kaèiæ, distinguished Croatian expert in maritime law, gave two interviews. In the first one he describes the importance of the decision of the Badinter Comission on 7 September 1991 about factual recognition of Croatia. The second interview concludes that the Hague Tribunal does not meet the goals for which it was established. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10134/1/Miro-Gavrans-play-quotAll-About-Womenquot-watched-by-theatre-lovers-in-India.html ‘All About Women' was a wonderful journey in to the lives of women. The play has been written by Croatian author and playwright Miro Gavran. It starred Mumbai-based theatre artists Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Prerna Chawla, Nimrat Kaur, Tahira Nath, Malaika Shenoy and Shivani Tanksale. It was made up of five interwoven stories of the dreams, aspirations and the unexpressed desires of women. A few minutes into the play, the stage, the lights and the audience all melted away. Only the actors on stage remained. They were like people who lived next door!... Written by Akila Kannadasan for The Hindu. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10121/1/International-conference-in-Carmelite-convent-of-St-Elijah-in-Busko-Blato-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.html The Carmelite convent of St. Eliah in Bu¹ko Blato in B&H and the Society Passion Heritage from Croatia's capital Zagreb organized a very succesful international conference dedicated to passion heritage of Croatians in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The accompaning program included two concerts of sacral music of Croatians in B&H, with participation of original groups in fantastic national costumes from various parts of the country. The principal organizer of the conference was F. Zvonko Martiæ, on the photo. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10132/1/The-Croatian-Academy-of-America-Issued-New-Volume-of-the-Journal-of-Croatian-Studies.html The Croatian Academy of America issued volume 44 of the Journal of Croatian Studies, its annual interdisciplinary review. Contributed articles by Darko ®ubriniæ: William Feller (1906-1970) - an outstanding Croatian-American mathematician, Vinko Grubi¹iæ: The three alphabets used in the printing of Croatian Reformation books in Germany, John Felix Clissa: Migration history of the Italo-Croatians of Molise to Western Australia, Jure Kri¹to: Brother's keeper The surveillance of American Croats by FBI during World War II, Stan Granic: Canadian Ethnic Studies (1969-2003) and Polyphony (1977-2000) as sources for the Croatian Ethnological Community stangranic@hotmail.com (Stan Granic) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10131/1/Dr-Mladen-Vranic-awarded-by-honorary-degree-from-the-University-of-Toronto.html The University of Toronto recognized extraordinary achievement in community, national, and international service and  honoured professor Mladen Vraniæ, whose accomplishments are of such excellence that they provide, through example, inspiration and leadership to the graduates of the University. It was offered to him in recognition of his lifetime of extraordinary contributions to diabetes research and scientific mentorship, as well as his advocacy for the importance of research in advancing public health. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10130/1/KAFKAS-FRIEND-and-FORGOTTEN-SON-by-Miro-Gavran-go-digital-on-Amazon.html The most frequently translated contemporary Croatian writer, Miro Gavran, has published his novels Kafka's Friend and Forgotten Son in their English translation by Nina H. Kay-Antoljak as e-books on AMAZON, making them accessible with the Kindle electronic reader. Miro Gavran's works have been translated into 35 languages, and his books have come out in 150 different editions at home and abroad. His dramas and comedies have had more than 200 theatre first nights around the world and have been seen by more than two million theatre-goers. mocnaj@gmail.com (Ratimir Mocnaj) Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10128/1/Dora-Maar-robbed-by-The-Direction-of-French-Cultural-Patrimony.html The Direction of French Cultural Patrimony (La Direction General des Patrimoines) disregarded the realm of Law and Private property, and took everything from Dora Maar's inheritance for the state. The Croatian citizen Mrs. Dragica Markoviæ married Brkljaèiæ was left without any inheritance contrary to existing French law. Mr. Predrag Brkljaèiæ, the son of late Mrs. Dragica, and Croatian-American citizen, professor of English, French and Spanish, tries to get some just solution. denisebrk2@yahoo.com (Predrag Brkljaèiæ) Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10127/1/Homeland-defense-is-a-right-not-a-crime.html  It is time to judge the judges. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10125/1/Pope-Benedict-XVI-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-4-and-5-June-2011.html “I offer my most cordial greetings to the beloved land of Croatia!” Here I would like to introduce the main topic of my brief reflection: the theme of conscience. This cuts across all the different fields in which you are engaged and it is fundamental for a free and just society, both at national and supranational levels. Truly, the great achievements of the modern age – the recognition and guarantee of freedom of conscience, of human rights, of the freedom of science and hence of a free society – should be confirmed and developed while keeping reason and freedom open to their transcendent foundation, so as to ensure that these achievements are not undone, as unfortunately happens in not a few cases. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10120/1/Zvonko-Martic--Vido-Bagur-authors-of-ethno-monograph-about-Croatians-in-BH.html Carmelite monk f. Zvonko Martiæ on the photo and Vidoslav Vido Bagur are authors of important monograph in Croatian and English dealing with national costumes, dances, customs of Croatians throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina: Vila bana zvala priko Vrana (A Fairy Called the Viceroy Over the Mountian of Vran). The book has 200 pp. and about 100 pp contain luxorous photos. The monograph is accompanied with two DVD-s containing numerous dances and songs. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10118/1/Don-Wolf-Croatian-photographer-and-benefactor-in-Kansas-City-USA.html Don Wolf is a professional photographer living in Kansas City, USA. His family is from Gorski Kotar, a mounatinous part of Croatia. His greatest comfort was to help Croatian orphans via the vehicle of photography, showing their needs and presenting them to the good people of America. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10119/1/1132-years-since-the-first-international-recognition-of-Croatia.html The first international recognition of Croatia came in May 21st 879 from Pope John VIII, i.e. in the 9th century, in his two letters to Croatian prince Branimir. He gave his blessings to the prince and the whole Croatian people. Croatians live in Europe near the Adriatic coast since the 7th century. katarina.tadic@zg.t-com.hr (Katarina Tadic) Sat, 21 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10117/1/Mijo-Juric-Wolves-in-Springtime-in-German-with-foreword-by-Dr-Alois-Mock.html Mijo Juriæ's book "Wolves in Springtime" - Life under a Dictatorship, has been published in German with a foreword of dr. Alois Mock, former vice-counceller and minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Austria, while the afterword wrote dr. Hannes Swoboda, distinguished Austrian politician. It is an expanded version of his book "Osamnaesto proljeæe" (Eighteenth Spring) published in Croatian in Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 21 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10115/1/Franck-Alfirevic-Croatian-film-director-from-the-island-of-Reunion-in-Indian-Ocean.html Franck Alfirevic is a film director born in Paris, and since the age of 9 living on the French island of Réunion in Indian Ocean, 800 km East of Madagascar. He discovered that he has brother and three sisters in Croatia. One of his sisters, Kate - Katarina, sings ©vet Ivane - St. John, traditional Croatian song dedicated to the protector-saint of Trogir. The music was registered in his studio on the island of Reunion. A CD has been issued entitled Rencontre magique (Magic reunion) - KATE. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10114/1/Pope-Benedict-XVI-on-his-apostolic-visit-to-Croatia-4-and-5-June-2011.html Croatia will soon host pope Benedict XVI on 4 and 5 June 2011, which is the National Day of Croatian Families. The slogan of his visit is "Together in Christ". For that occasion a very nice song has been composed, in which about 30 Croatian singers participate. The first international recognition of Croatia came in 879 from Pope John VIII, ie. 1132 years ago! darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 14 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10112/1/Dr-Slobodan-Lang-quotStormquot-was-humanitarian-operation-that-prevented-genocide.html Dr. Slobodan Lang, distinguished Croatian scholar and humanist, gave interview for the readers of the CROWN on 25 April 2011 concerning the 1995 operation "Storm": "... This Court never heared me speaking! It is too strongly afraid of its own shameful history. And that's why it will be a Court of shame! There will be nothing that will be remembered of it, because it did not start from anything. And that's why it is a failure. ..." darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sun, 01 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10109/1/Joseph-Mikulec-Croatian-globetrotter-appearing-in-a-silent-movie-1922.html Message from Angelina E. Payne, Canada:  "Hello, I happened upon the name of Joseph Mikulec while watching old silent films by the National Film Preservation Foundation. It's from 1922 and I thought that perhaps it might interest you. ... I, too, would love to know what became of this interesting fellow as well as his book." Josip Mikulec met the American president Theodore Roosevelt three times. Mikulec made thousands of kilometers on foot in the USA, China, Japan, India, South America, ... darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10110/1/Dr-Artur-R-Bagdasarov-author-of-Croatian-language-manual-for-Russian-readers.html  Dr. Artur R. Bagasarov, distinguished expert in Croatian language, working at the University of Moscow, published a manual for the study of basics of Croatian language for the Russian readers. The book has 256 pp, and was published in 2011 in St. Petersburg, Russia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10107/1/Statement-by-the-Croatian-Conference-of-Bishops-on-The-Hagues-Verdict.html The formulation "joint criminal enterprise" is an unfounded and grave insult to the Croatian people, and to justice in general. This is also how we feel about the verdict against the Croatian state leadership at that time and the generals who led campaigns to liberate territory during the war. We believe that these judgments could provide dangerous and indirect support for new violence, as well as a source of further injustice in the world. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10106/1/Nikola-Knez-won-three-gold-Remi-Awards-at-the-WorldFest-Houston-2011.html  Nikola Knez was educated in Croatia where he produced a vast variety of films for various Croatian institutions. In 2011 he won three Gold Remi Awards at WorldFest Houston, and the Gold Pixie Award by American Pixel Academy for 3D computer animation. In 2010 he won two gold Remi Awards. He is the author of more than 300 documentaries, education and science programs, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10105/1/Blessed-Easter-to-Mr-Gotovina-Mr-Markac-Mr-Praljak-Mr-Kordic-and-their-families.html  Happy and blessed Easter to Mr. Ante Gotovina, Mr. Mladen Markac, Mr. Slobodan Praljak, Mr. Darijo Kordiæ, and their families from Nenad Bach, Darko ®ubriniæ, CROWN Team and from the readers of the CROWN. Happy and blessed Easter to all the people of good will. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10104/1/Brodosplit-male-choir-from-Croatia-among-the-best-in-the-world.html & Brodosplit male choir from the city of Split is conducted by Vlado Sunko, distinguished Croatian conductor and composer. The coir became the world champion at the 5th World Choir Games, Graz 2008, in the category of male chamber choirs. It is especially known for beautiful interpretations of spiritual songs of Christian inspiration from Croatian and international repertoire. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10100/1/Slobodan-Praljak-The-truth-about-Croatia.html Slobodan Praljak: Who destroyed the bridges in Mostar and the water pipelines which connected the sources (right coast of Neretva) and the eastern part of the town? The Old Bridge was destroyed on 9th November 1993. The started investigation about the tank crew which fired on the Old Bridge, in spite of my requests was never completed by any authority of BIH or Federation of BIH. A perpetrator was produced and a lie became the "truth". darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10056/1/Vitomir-Miles-Raguz-Who-Saved-Bosnia.html A number of articles in this collection appeared in influential publications in the West, including the largest circulation English language policy daily The Wall Street Journal, The Jerusalem Post, European Voice, and The Harvard International Review, as well as in Croatian newspapers and magazines. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10000/1/Jack-Baric-Croatian-American-filmaker-UN-Should-Be-Trailed.html Jack Baric: "...I wonder who is going to open a court to judge the UN, because in my estimation they were complicit during the war [in Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina] in the sense of their inactivity in stopping it..." His film Searching for a Storm deals with Croatian general Ante Gotovina. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10103/1/Exhibition-quot400-years-of-Croatians-in-Viennaquot-opened-by-dr-Jan-Kickert-in-Zagreb.html Dr Jan Kickert, ambassador of Austria in Zagreb, solemnly opened the exhibition "400 years of Croatian in Vienna" in the hall of the Matrix Croatica - Matica hrvatska. The exhibition has been prepared by dr. Josip Ser¹iæ and mr. Mijo Juriæ from Vienna, in collaboration with Gabriela Novak-Karall, Secretary General of Croatian Center in Vienna, and Petar Tyran, president of the Center. The exhibition was already shown in Vienna in December 2009, as well as in Slovakia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10099/1/Four-centuries-of-Croatians-in-Vienna.html Pozivamo Vas na izlo¾bu 400 godina Hrvata u Beèu 7. travnja 2011. u 19 sati u Galeriju Matice hrvatske, Zagreb, ul. Matice hrvatske 2. Autori izlo¾be su dr. Josip Ser¹iæ i g. Mijo Juriæ iz Beèa. Suradnici  su Gabriela Novak-Karall i Petar Tyran iz Beèa. Sudjeluje i dr. Jan Kickert, veleposlanik R. Austrije u Hrvatskoj.  Hrvati su prije èetristo godina (1609) imali svoje Hrvatsko Selo (Crabatendoerfel / Krowotendoerfel) u nekada¹njem beèkom predgraðu Spittelberga (Spitaljbrega). darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10096/1/The-Hague-Tribunal-does-not-meet-the-obligations-for-which-it-was-established.html Dr. Hrvoje Kaèiæ, writing about omissions of the Hague tribunal and the problem of “artillery logs”: ...there is no word of Vukovar, Vinkovci, Osijek, Sisak, Gospiæ and Dubrovnik (in particular the village of Osojnik), resulting in thousands of victims. The Hague tribunal was silent,... This farce has been going on too long, and the consequences can be worrying and painful. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10095/1/Dr-Slobodan-Lang-Goodness-has-a-right-to-be-recognized-as-a-part-of-truth.html Dr. Slobodan Lang, distinguished Croatian humanist and scientist, learned from Gandhi to treat concrete people with their faith and culture as basic partners in facing and solving problems. He also developed the concept of Postholocaust, meanning that we have to use it as a way to prevent future genocides, concentration camps, hate, as well as promote the universal responsibility of righteous among nations and right to a home. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10089/1/Nenad-N-Bach-lyrics-translated-into-Arabic.html  Nenad N. Bach has a dream, and he wants to share it. In a disordered world, a world of war and violence, injustice and economic woe, composer / musician Bach believes the human family can connect to create a seismic force capable of changing forever our troubled earth. Imagine the possibility of world peace achieved in one hour! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10086/1/Max-Emanuel-Cencic-Croatian-singing-prodigy.html Max Emanuel Cenèiæ, born in Zagreb, Croatia, is gifted with the most beautiful countertenor voice of our time. He was a member of the Vienna Boys' Choir, subsequently pursuing a solo career. He was awarded as the best new singer of the year 2003 by "Opernwelt" magazine. His performance of Andromeda Liberata in Tokyo was named the best concert of the year 2005 in Japan. Since 2007 Max EmanueI Cencic is recording with the top-label EMI/Virgin Classics. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10084/1/DOK-ING-remote-controlled-fire-fighting-system-developed-in-Croatia.html Mr. Vjekoslav Majetiæ is the founder and director of a very successful DOK-ING company in Zagreb, specialized in sophisticated robot controlled systems for demining, fire fighting, and electric cars. Recently the Russian Federation has ordered 14 fire fighting systems. The electric cars raised considerable international interest. The company has about 200 employed, mostly young creative engineers. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10083/1/Dr-Esther-Gitman-Croatians-saved-thousands-of-Jews.html Dr. Esther Gitman, American historian living in New York, wrote an important monograph entitled When Courage Prevailed. It is a scholarly study dealing with the history of  saving the Jews in Croatia during the WW2. She published original petitions signed by hundreds of ordinary Croatians in order to save their Jewish friends. According to dr. Gitman, no other European nation can show such documents. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10081/1/Mate-Ujevic-1901-1967-the-founder-and-editor-in-chief-of-Croatian-Encyclopaedia.html Dr. Mate Ujeviæ was the greatest Croatian lexicographer of the 20th century. The first volume of Croatian Encyclopaedia was published on 10 February 1941. Five volumes were published until 1945, out of 12 planned volumes. He was editor in chief of The Martitime Encyclopaedia published in 1954 in eight volumes. Dr. Ujeviæ was posthumosly honoured by the title of righteous among the nations by Yad Vashem. ibirtic@gmail.com (Iva Ujeviæ Birtiæ and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10072/1/Dr-Kathleen-V-Wilkes-1946-2003-devoted-her-life-to-the-victory-of-Croatia.html Dr. Kathleen Vaughan Wilkes was a distinguished British humanist, professor of philosophy at the University of Oxford, and also taught at the Inter-University Centre in Dubrovnik, Croatia. During the Serbian siege of the City in 1991 and 1992, she was spreading the truth about its merciless destruction. Dr. Wilkes wrote on Dec 26, 1991: "Dubrovnik... there is still no water or electricity, scant food, no glass in the windows, temperature at freezing point..." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10071/1/Dr-Hrvoje-Kacics-book-Serving-My-Country-translated-into-several-languages.html Prof. dr. Hrvoje Kaèiæ is a distinguished Croatian specialist in maritime law.  Since 1990 he was an independent M.P. of the Croatian Parliament, elected chairman of the Committee for Foreign Affairs during the first mandate. From 1994 to 2001 he was president of the State Commission for Borders of the Republic of Croatia. His book Serving My Country has been published in Croatian, English (three printings), Spanish and German. It will soon appear in Ukrainian and Polish. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10070/1/Ivica-Kostelic--Natko-Zrncic-Dim-sang-Croatian-Anthem-in-Chamonix-France-2011.html Ivica Kosteliæ: "Natko's result makes this victory to be double so sweet! My best friend right on the winners' podium just beside me. We sing Croatia's national anthem together - I mean - this is like the best day of my sporting career so far, maybe even ever". Natko Zrnèiæ:-Dim "...being with Ivica on the podium, singing our national anthem... Really unbelievable, and the moment you keep inside your heart for the rest of your life." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10069/1/Dr-Artur-R-Bagdasarov-promoter-of-Croatian-culture-and-language-in-Russia.html Dr. Artur Rafaeloviè Bagdasarov is a distinguished Russian linguist of Armenian origin, very active in promoting Croatian culture, in particular the Croatian language, in the Russian Federation. He is the author of numerous books, dictionaries and articles dealing with Croatian literary language. For his efforts he has been awarded with the 2010 INA Award in Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10068/1/Dr-Slobodan-Lang-and-his-concept-of-the-Challenge-of-Goodness.html Dr. Slobodan Lang, professor of medical ethics at the University of Zagreb and at Harvard, is best known for his tireless work on humanitarian issues, without precedent in contemporary history. He initiated the concept of „Challenge of Goodness“ and proposed and presented prevention of hate and genocide, protection of hospitals, prisoners of war and refugees, as well as responsibility for goodness by human beings during conflict. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10066/1/Croatia-in-the-Early-Middle-Ages-published-in-English-and-French.html An excellent and easy to read book that should be available in all universities and libraries world-wide for scholars and anyone interested in studying the history of Europe's Middle Ages. Croatia is one of the oldest continuously existing countries in Europe. Hilda Foley. This luxorous monograph  containing 30 extensive articles with numerous photos, has been published by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10062/1/Tomislav-Domazet-Loso-Croatian-biologist-in-cover-article-of-Nature.html Evolutionary geneticists, Tomislav Domazet-Lo¹o, on the left, from Ruðer Bo¹koviæ Institute in Zagreb (Croatia), and Diethard Tautz and Max Planck Institute for the Evolutionary Biology in Plön (Germany), showed that the development of embryos mirrors evolutionary history. The results are published in the 9th December 2010 issue of Nature as a cover story. Dr. Tomislav Domazet-Lo¹o is a son of Croatian admiral mr. Davor Domazet-Lo¹o. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10058/1/Nelly-Auersperg-distinguished-Canadian-scientist-educated-also-in-Zagreb-Croatia.html Nelly Auersperg b. Gutmann (1928), born in Austria, and escaped before the WWII to Croatia, where she spent her youth in the town Beslice. She studied medicine at the University of Zagreb, and completed her studies at the University of  Washington. Her scientific work in Canada was focused on problems of early ovarian cancer detection. She is Professor Emerita in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10057/1/Mladen-Lovric-founder-of-SUVAG-Center-in-Yakutia-in-Russia-1990.html Mladen Lovriæ is a distinguished specialist for Verbotonal method which is applied to children with deafness problems. This global method is due to renowned Croatian scientist Petar Guberina. Mr. Lovriæ helped to establish the first SUVAG Center in Russia in 1990, which - surprisingly - was founded in Yakutia, in East Siberia. Recently the 20th anniversary was celebrated in Neryungri. On the left portrait of M. Lovriæ by Ukrainian painter Taras Belej. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10055/1/Rudjer-Boskovic-a-famous-Croatian-scientist-born-300-years-ago-in-1711.html Rudjer Boskovic (1711-1787), born in Dubrovnik 300 years ago, was a member of the Royal Society of London, a member of St.Petersbug Academy, "membre correspondant" of the French Academie Royale des Sciences. According to Werner Heisenberg, "Boskovic occupies outstanding place as a theologian, philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer." On the left portrait of Boskovic by Edge Pine, London 1760. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10049/1/Mime-Cuvalos-FireFTP-downloaded-almost-18-million-times-by-the-end-of-2010.html Mime Èuvalo's FireFPT was downloaded 17,845,269 times by the end of 2010! To see the trend, the number of downloads until September 2004 was 4.5 million. Just in the course of the last month and a half the number of downolads was more than half a million. Half of all proceeds go towards helping various orphanages in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina and in Vukovar, Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10046/1/Croatian-language-and-name-during-centuries.html Croatian language and name can be effectively followed at least since the 11th century. We provide a selection of relevant documents where the Croatian national name had been written in its traditional way: Hrvat (as we call it today), Horvat, and their various derivatives. Outstanding monuments include The Baska Tablet from circa 1100, The Vinodol Code 1288, Istrian Boundaries 1275 and many other. On the left Hrvatskoj in Cro Glagolitic, 15th ct., see the 2nd line. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10045/1/Croatian-Tales-of-Long-Ago-by-Ivana-B-Mazuranic-published-in-Japanese-in-2010.html Croatian Tales of Long Ago, written by Ivana Brliæ Ma¾uraniæ 1874-1938, have been published by Fusambo International publishing house in Japan in 2010, translated from Croatian by Ikuko Yamamoto. It was promoted at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Tokyo, and Mrs Yamanoto, Mrs Kikko Sakamoto, director of the publisher, and Dr. Drago ©tambuk, ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Japan, described the edition. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10044/1/Professor-Mladen-Bestvina-associate-editor-of-the-Annals-of-Mathematics.html Professor Mladen Bestvina, on the photo with his wife Cynthia, is associate editor of the Annals of Mathematics since 2006, one of the most prestigious mathematical journals in the world. He completed his studies of mathematics at the University of Zagreb before he moved to the USA. Professor Bestvina is distinguished professor of mathematics at the University of Utah. He is a member of the editorial board of Glasnik Matematièki, a Croatian math journal. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10041/1/Croatian-Middle-Age-Poetry-by-A-Kapetanovic-D-Malic-and-K-Strkalj-Despot.html  Croatian Medieval Poetry, written by Amir Kapetanoviæ, Dragica Maliæ and Kristina ©trkalj Despot, is the first complete chrestomathy and monograph of Croatian medieval texts written in verse during the period of 14th-16th centuries, in Old Latin, Croatian Glagolitic and Croatian Cyrillic scripts. Publishing this amazing book by the Institute of Croatian Language and Linguistics is a great event for Croatian culture. It has nearly 1000 pages. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10040/1/Nenad-Bans-scientific-work-is-regarded-as-a-milestone-in-biochemical-research.html The 2010 Wieland Prize went to Croatian scientist Professor Nenad Ban of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biophysics of the ETH Zurich for his definition of the molecular structures of fatty acid synthases (FAS) in fungi and mammals, the molecular assembly lines for lipid production. His great achievement now allows a precise understanding of how these large, complex biological machines function. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10035/1/Carla-Martinis-1922-2010-Croatian-opera-star-in-Vienna.html   Dragica Martinis (January 19, 1922 - October 8, 2010), better kown as Carla Martinis, was born in  Croatia in a small village of Danèuloviæi in the region of ®umberak west of Zagreb, near the town of So¹ice. An Austrian newpapers proclaimed her to be an "acoustic miracle". Herbert von Karajan chose her to have the role of Aida in 1951 for the solemn concert organized on the occasion of 50 years since the death of Giuseppe Verdi. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10033/1/Ashley-Colburn-and-WOW-Croatia-seen-by-10-million-families-in-the-USA.html WOW Croatia is a documentary created in 2009 which has brought  the prestigious Emmy Award in 2010 to Ashley Colburn. Here we present the second part of her series of documentaries about Croatia, and an interesting interview she gave to Goran Rotim of the Croatian TV. By the mid 2010 about 10 million families in the USA have seen WOW Croatia darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10032/1/Michael-McAdams-1947-2010-historian-and-sincere-Croatian-friend.html C. Michael McAdams (1947-2010) is best known for his important monograph Hrvatska - mit i istina (Croatia Myth & Reality), published in Croatian, Swedish, Danish, Spanish (2 editions), and English (3 editions). Other translations are planned. We invite you to read an article by Croatian historian Dr. Ante Èuvalo written in memory of Michael McAdams. cuvalo@gmail.com (Dr. Ante Èuvalo) Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10030/1/Violi-Calvert-Nenad-Bach-in-China-to-be-interviewed-by-China-Radio-International.html Violi Calvert, collaborator of the CROWN from Sydney: Hi,  I wish to advise that Nenad will be interviewed by Croatian radio in Beijing, which could be streamed through the website: http://croatian.cri.cn on Monday, 18 October at 4-5pm Beijing time [10-11am Zagreb time; 4-5 am New York time; 7-8pm Sydney time]. violicalvert@optusnet.com.au (Violi Calvert) Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10029/1/Dr-Ante-Cuvalo-PhD-dissertations-dealing-with-Croatia-and-Bosnia-Herzegovina.html By the courtesy of  Dr. Ante Èuvalo,  distinguished Croatian historian, we can offer you an impressive and yet incomplete list of recent Ph. D. dissertations dealing with Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, on various subjects, defended in the past several years throughout the world. cuvalo@gmail.com (Dr. Ante Èuvalo) Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10022/1/Simone-Young-Australian-conductor-of-Croatian-mother-and-Irish-father.html Australian-born Simone Young, of Croatian mother and Irish father, is a conductor who has succeeded in a highly competitive, male-dominated field. Her career as a conductor was launched at the Sydney Opera House in 1985. In 2001 she took up a position as musical director of the Australian Opera and in 2005 she was appointed general director of the Hamburg State Opera. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10019/1/Mile-Bogovic-opened-the-Church-of-Croatian-Martyrs-in-Udbina-2010.html A dream of dr. Mile Bogoviæ, Gospiæ-Senj archbishop on the left, and the whole of Croatia has been realized. The beautiful Church of Croatian Martyrs has been solemnly opened in Udbina, a town in the heart of Croatian region of Lika, on a spot with breathtaking view to the legendary Krbava field and surrounding mountains. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10010/1/Filip-Cvitic-created-Epistula-Croatica-font-for-Croatian-Glagolitic-Script.html Epistula Croatica is the project initiated by Filip Cvitiæ, aiming to spread information about the Croatian Glagolitic Script. The script, which is an important part of Croatian cultural heritage, is being researched in terms of design. The logo of the CROWN, that you can see at the top of this web page, has been created using this typeface, according to the initial idea of Nenad Bach. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10008/1/Zvonimir-Atletic-photographs-inspired-by-Mother-Teresa.html On the occasion of 100 years since the birth of Mother Teresa, Croatian photographer Zvonimir Atletiæ has an exhibition of photographs inspired by her missionary work. The exibition will take place in The Memorial House of Mother Teresa in Skopje, capital of Macedonia, August 26, 2010, at 8.00 pm.  Photo of Mother Teresa on the left by Zvonimir Atletiæ, Zagreb, Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10006/1/Dr-Borislav-Arapovic-elected--member-of-the-Russian-Academy-of-Sciences-2010.html Dr. Borislav Arapoviæ, Croatian philologist, founder of the Institute for Bible Translation in Stockholm, was elected the foreign member of the famous Russian Academy of Sciences, in 1999 for his work on organizing the translation of the Bible into about 80 non-Slavic languages of the former SU. About eight million copies of the Bible have been issued till now. Founding the Institute for Bible Translation in Moscow in 1997 has been blessed by late Patriarch Alexij II. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10003/1/George-Jure-Prpic-1920-2009-Croatian-American-historian.html Dr. Jure Prpiæ, Professor Emeritus of History, John Carroll University,  Cleveland USA, authored numerous books, booklets and articles. He wrote many articles in various Croatian immigrant publications., and deserves a special place in the history of the Association for Croatian Studies. Besides being one of its founders (1977), for quite a long time he was its main pillar and promoter. He was truly a gentle soul, a genuinely good person. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10001/1/Croatian-Cooking--Brenda-Brkusic-on-KOCE-TV.html Brenda Brku¹iæ shows us how to make delicious, healthy, traditional dinner from the Coastal region of Croatia, like Brudet, Blitva and Polenta. Croatia is known for its pristine island beaches, crystal clear waters and picturesque architecture, but we learn in this episode of Cooking for Health and Pleasure that it is also known for great food! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9996/1/Sir-Iain-Chalmers-medical-scientist-interviewed-at-the-University-of-Split-Croatia.html In 2010 Sir Iain Chalmers, distinguished medical expert from UK, was a guest of the School of Medicine of the University of Split, Croatia. On this occasion he gave an interesting interview dealing with his contacts with Croatian scientists, Croatian Medical Journal, and his rich medical experience. He practised as a clinician for seven years in the UK and the Gaza Strip, and then became a full time health services researcher. mmarusic@mef.hr (Prof. Dr. Matko Maru¹iæ) Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9987/1/CroExpress-newspaper-for-Croatians-in-Germany-Austria-and-Switzerland.html In 2009 a team of Croatian and German journalists jointly produced a concept for the CroExpress, the new newspaper for Croatians in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, directed by Marina Stojak on the photo. This monthly describes the life of Croatians living in Europe and on the other side of the Atlantic to promote Croatian language, old-Croatian tradition and culture. It is a free newspaper. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9972/1/Branimir-Kvartuc-of-StandUpCroatiacom-to-cross-the-Adriatic-Sea-for-charity.html Croatian American Branimir Kvartuè, an award-winning photojournalist, two times cancer survivor, StandUpCroatia.com founder and  philanthropist, will be crossing the Adriatic Sea on June 25-27 of 2010, from Venice, Italy to Pula, Croatia on a Stand Up Paddle board, setting a world record, in the process. See some of his beuatiful photos from the Ðakovo Embroidery folklore festival. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 23 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9970/1/1131-years-since-the-first-international-recognition-of-Croatia.html  The first international recognition of Croatia came on May 21, 879 from Pope John VIII, that is, 1131 years ago. During the solemn divine service in St. Peter's church in Rome in 879, Pope John VIII gave his blessing to Croatian prince Branimir and the whole Croatian people, about which he informed the prince in his letters. A detail of Croatian sacral monument from 9th century can be seen on the left, with the name of prince Branimir. katarina.tadic@zg.t-com.hr (Katarina Tadic) Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9969/1/Erazmo-Ben-Ticac-Croatian-leading-planner-of-Savannah-nuclear-ship-1959.html The Savannah nuclear ship, the first nuclear-powered merchant ship, was built to the plans of Erazmo Tiæac 1904-1968, a Croatian  born near the naval port of Rijeka. After the president Dwight Eisenhower announced his decision to build an experimental nuclear-powered merchant ship, Tiæac became the leading planner. The ship was launched in 1959. On a plaque above the entrance to the ship's lounge was written in golden letters: "Ben Tiæac, naval architect". darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 09 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9960/1/Nenad-Bach-and-Miro-Gavran-guests-at-Croatian-Television-on-April-16-2010.html Nenad Bach, distinguished Croatian-American musician, and Miro Gavran, distinguished Croatian writer, both of worldwide reputation, were guests of the Croatian Television show Lica nacije (Faces of the Nation) hosted by Branimir Biliæ and directed by ®eljko Musiæ. This very interesting interview discussed strategic issues of global promotion of Croatian culture, as well as fundamental human values nourished within family. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9957/1/Dr-Edward-L-Miloslavich-Croatian-investigator-of-the-Katyn-Forest-tragedy.html Dr. Edward Lucas Miloslavich (Eduard Luka Miloslaviæ), professor at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, was one among 12 medical experts who investigated the Katyn Forest tragedy in 1943. In 1951 and 1952 he gave an official report also to the Congress of the USA. We express our deep condolances to the Polish people on the occasion of the airplane tragedy of April 10 2010. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9949/1/Professor-Henrik-Heger-founder-of-Croatian-studies-at-Sorbonne-in-Paris-in-1981.html  Henrik Heger, distinguished Croatian scientist, is professor at Sorbonne in Paris, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. He founded Croatian Studies at Sorbonne already in 1981. In 1983 professor Heger organized an important international symposium Les croates et la civilisation du livre  (Croatians and the Civilization of the Book). He has contributed enormously to spreading the knowledge about Croatian culture. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9929/1/Vladimir-Hudolin-distinguished-Croatian-psychiatrist-and-humanist.html  Vladimir Hudolin, 1922-1996, is distinguished Croatian psychiastrist of worldwide reputation, professor at the University of Zagreb. He has  created the social-ecological approach to alcohol  related problems centred on the  family  and on the community. In Italy only more than 2500 Clubs of Alcoholics have been founded which exploit his methodology. Professor Hudolin is a honorary citizen of San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, since 1983. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9926/1/Miro-Gavran-to-be-premiered-at-the--TEATRO-ALLO-SCALO-in-Rome-Feb-16-2010.html Croatian playwright Miro Gavran will have his drama NIGHT OF THE GODS premiered at the TEATRO ALLO SCALO in Rome on February 16, 2010. Two days later, on February 18, Miro Gavran will present his theatre and literary work to the students of the renowned Rome university SAPIENZA, with his wife, the actress Mladena Gavran. His works have been translated into 32 languages. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9922/1/Ivan-Mestrovic-Croatian-sculptor-and-his-Chicago-Indians.html Ivan Me¹troviæ sculptured 6m high equestrian statues representing American Indians, known as Spearmen or Bowmen. The sculptures have been created in 1926 in his atelier in Croatia's capital Zagreb. Each of them is weighing 8 tons, and placed at the entrance of Grant Park in Chicago. We invite you to see a short film from Zagreb describing Me¹troviæ's work on these famous monuments. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9910/1/Happy-birthday-to-maestro-Vladimir-Krpan-in-Zagreb.html Maestro Vladimir Krpan, born on January 11, 1938, is distinguished Croatian pianist and professor at the Academy of Music in Zagreb. Among his former students are such celebrities like Maksim Mrvica and Martina Filjak. We invite you to listen to  his students playing a well known tune "Happy Birthday to You" in relaxed and entertaining atmosphere. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9907/1/Jaksa-Cvitanic-a-leading-expert-in-Mathematical-Finance.html Jak¹a Cvitaniæ is Professor of Mathematical Finance at Caltech. Prior to joining Caltech in 2005, he held positions as Professor of Mathematics and Economics at USC and Associate Professor of Statistics at Columbia University. He is regarded as a leading expert in mathematical finance. Professor Cvitaniæ was born in the city of Split, Croatia, and completed his studies of mathematics at the University of Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9901/1/Ljeposlav-Perinic-1922-2005-the-King-of-Dolls.html The King of Dolls Ljeposlav Periniæ 1922-2005 was born in the city of Split, Croatia. After 1945 he lived in Argentina. His collection comprises dolls in national costumes donated by kings, queens, presidents, first ladies and prime ministers from about 120 countries. The collection is kept in Ethnographic Museum in Croatia's capital Zagreb. On the photo is the proud King with the dolls from Pakistan and India donated by Benazir Bhutto and Indira Gandhi. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9896/1/400-years-of-Croatians-in-Austrias-capital-Vienna.html Krowotendörfel, ie Croatian Village, was the name of a small village near Vienna which dissappeared in 1683 during the second Turkish seige of the city. In 1529 Croatian troups defended Vienna under their own national flag, see on the photo, during the first Turkish siege. An important exhibition 400 Years of Croatians in Vienna (400 Jahre Kroaten in Wien) is held  until the end of January 2010 in Amthaus Wieden, Favoritenstrasse 18, Vienna. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9891/1/Branko-Katalinic-Croatian-scientist-directing-DAAAM-in-Vienna-for-20-years.html Branko Kataliniæ, professor of robotics at the Technical University in Vienna, Austria, has founded a prestigeous international association DAAAM in 1990. In 2009 the 20th annual conference of DAAAM has been organized in Vienna. Among the past conferences, four of them have been organized in Croatia: in Dubrovnik, twice in Opatija and in Zadar. The DAAAM comprises more than fifty member states and hundreds of international organizations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9890/1/Matko-Marusic-as-a-student-of-medicine-in-Zagreb-40-years-ago.html The home town of professor Matko Maru¹iæ is Split, on the Adriatic coast, some 200 miles south of Zagreb; that is where his parents lived, and what he calls "home". Interestingly, more than 40 years later, in 2008, he returned to live and work in Split, where he today serves as the Dean of the University of Split School of Medicine. We provide an excerpt from his 630-page anthology of 31 humorous stories about medicine. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9864/1/White-Croats-in-Ukraine-and-their-archaeological-site-Stiljsko-near-the-city-of-Lviv.html Dr. Orest Korèinski, Ukrainian archaeologist on the left, investigates the site of Stiljsko on Carpathian mountains near Lviv in Ukraine, an important site of the White Croats from 8th to 10th centuries. We provide an article by Rev. Oleh Hirnyk, dealing with a little known early history of the Croats. The whole site, with surrounding settlements, had around 40,000 inhabitants in 9th century, more than Kiev at that time! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9850/1/Villa-Ruzic-in-Rijeka-and-Croatian-Tales-of-Long-Ago-by-Ivana-Brlic-Mazuranic.html Villa Ru¾iæ, situated in the city of Rijeka, is a top monument of Croatian culture. Among other things it comprises numerous editions of the famous Croatian Tales of Long Ago published by Ivana Brliæ Ma¾uraniæ in 1916. The book intended for children was translated into some fourty languages, including Chinese. The Villa Ru¾iæ is superbly directed by Mr. Theodor de Canziani Jak¹iæ on the left. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9845/1/Nenad-Bach-guest-artist-in-Kansas-City-Concert-for-World-Peace-Aug-29-2009.html UMKC student/alumni will perform in a Concert for World Peace, Saturday, August 29, 2009, 7:30pm, Rose Theatre, Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Ave., Kansas City, MO 64114. The Conservatory students and alumni will perform with guest artist Nenad Bach. Nenad Bach is a recording artist, composer, performer, and peace activist.  He is originally from Croatia, but now lives in New York. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9843/1/Ivan-Vucetic-dactiloscopy-exhibition-in-Milan-Italy-in-July-2009.html An important exhibition dedicated to Ivan Juan Vuèetiæ, founder of scientific dactiloscopy - identification by fingerprints, has been organized in Milan from July 8-20 2009, in the representative building of Palazzo Triennale  It was conceived by Ljerka Galic from the Croatian Hertage Foundation in Zagreb, who opened the exhibition in the presence of Consul General of Argentina, Consul General of Croatia, representatives of Italian State Police and other guests. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9835/1/Igor-Stagljar-distinguished-Croatian-molecular-biologist-in-Toronto.html Professor Igor ©tagljar and his team of scientists in Toronto began developing an original biological method for the identification of new proteins involved in the development of cancer. This method paved the way for the research of grave genetic diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9836/1/Bozidar-Finka-1925-1999-distinguished-Croatian-linguist.html Bo¾idar Finka 1925-1999 was distignuished Croatian linguist, a member of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. This article has been published on the occasion of 10th year anniversary of his death. He is one of the authors of the Croatian orthography prepared in  1971. jasna.finka@zg.t-com.hr (Jasna Finka, prof.) Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9833/1/Top-US-MBA-Program-Available-in-Croatia.html The International Graduate Business School Zagreb (IGBS Zagreb) was founded in 2003, with an initial support grant from the U.S. Department of State, for the purpose of delivering a top US MBA Program in Croatia in academic partnership with one of the best business schools in U.S. - Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9830/1/International-Trust-for-Croatian-Monuments-in-London.html The International Trust for Croatian Monuments was founded in London in 1991 in response to damage and destruction of monuments of culture in Croatia caused by war. One of the the aims is to raise awareness of the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Croatia. The Trust has been founded by  Lady Jadranka Beresford-Peirse, on the photo. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9825/1/Julienne-Eden-Busic-Your-Blood-and-Mine-waiting-for-Zvonko-for-32-years.html Julienne Eden Bu¹iæ's speech at the book promotion, "Your Blood and Mine", held in an overcrowded hall of the Mimara Palace in Zagreb, May 21, 2009, in the presence of her husband Zvonko, both on the photo from 1970s. They met each other again in 2008 after 32 years of separation. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9818/1/Children-Festival-of-Klapa-Singing-in-Zadar-May-2009.html Klapa singing in Croatia is a unique phenomenon of European culture. The phenomenon has been enriched in the past few years by  existence of children's klapas. The City Library in Zadar, Croatia, organizes the annual Children Festival of Klapa Singing since 2006. Each year it is becoming more and more popular and widespread. One of the principal proponents of klapa singing in Croatia is Ljubo Stipi¹iæ Delmata. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9816/1/49th-International-Childrens-Festival-in-Sibenik-Croatia-June-20---July-4-2009.html 49th International Children's Festival in the city of ©ibenik, Croatia, will take place in the period of June 20 - July 4 2009. It will host as many as 1100 participants from twenty countries which will offer a rich cultural program. The theatre tradition in ©ibenik started 140 years ago, in 1870, when the theatre building was inaugurated. The city is famous for its Renaissance Cathedral of Sv. Jakov from 15-16th centuries, proteced by UNESCO. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9814/1/Andrea-Kulier-17-years-old-Croatian-in-the-USA-to-study-cosmology-at-Princeton.html Andrea Kulier who is only 17-years-old will graduate from California State Los Angeles University and attend Princeton in the fall to study cosmology. Kulier and her family immigrated to the U.S. from Croatia. While most in her age group are graduating high school, Andrea Kulier received dual bachelor's degrees and is on course for a PhD. JKraljic@msn.com (John Kraljiæ, Esq) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9812/1/Teddy-Bear-Hospital-in-Zagreb-inviting-children-from-3-6-years-of-age-June-16-2009.html Dear children and parents, if you have recently noticed that your favourite teddy bear, horsy or other toy is coughing, or his tummy hurts, bring him to the doctor on Tuesday June 16th, 9 a.m. at Flower Square, Zagreb! The project is aimed for children 3-6 years of age, to teach healthy children not to be afraid of a physician: doctors and healing are presented in a way comprehensive to children, through "healing" children's toys. edivjak@gmail.com (Eugen Divjak) Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9808/1/Mime-Cuvalo-Croatian-expert-for-GoogleU-Tube-and-benefactor.html Mime Èuvalo is not only successful Croatian computer science expert in the USA, employed at prestigeous Google/U-Tube in California, but also an active member of the Franciscan community. In the course of last 3 years this young man donated nearly $35,000 for his Croatian homeland, mostly for the needs of children. On the photo Mime with a Bosnian child that he adopted. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9798/1/Ivana-Vidovic-performing-Dora-Pejacevic-in-the-city-of-Zadar-May-30-2009.html Ivana Marija Vidoviæ, Croatian pianist from the city of Dubrovnik, will soon be a guest of the University of Zadar. Her rectial includes compositions of Albéniz, Chopin, Liszt, Pejaèeviæ and Resta, starting at 21:00, May 30 2009. Students of the University will perform her poetry dedicated to Dora Pejaèeviæ, the first famous Croatian women composer. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 28 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9796/1/Hrvojka-Mihanovic-Salopek-and-her-Stella-Maris-project-of-St-Marys-heritage.html  Dr. Hrvojka Mihanoviæ Salopek is the leader of an important project Stella Maris - Sea Star, devoted to centuries of St. Mary's heritage in Croatia in the broadest sense: from church architecture and sacral paintings to church music, poetry, literature and Croatian Lenten chants. Till now the project resulted in 5 excellent DVD's which describe an important part of 13 centuries of Croatian spirituality and culture in Europe. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 23 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9793/1/1130-years-since-the-first-international-recognition-of-Croatia.html The first international recognition of Croatia came on May 21, 879 from Pope John VIII, that is, 1130 years ago. During the solemn divine service in St. Peter's church in Rome in 879, Pope John VIII gave his blessing to Croatian prince Branimir and the whole Croatian people, about which he informed the prince in his letters. A detail of Croatian sacral monument from 9th century can be seen on the left, with the name of prince Branimir. katarina.tadic@zg.t-com.hr (Katarina Tadic) Wed, 20 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9786/1/Branko-Istvancics-film-depicting-Croatians-wins-Italian-award.html Branko I¹tvanèiæ, distinguished Croatian screenwriter, film and TV director, provided very interesting inserts of his films depicting various aspects of life and spirit of the Croatians: Wellman, The Stone Picker, The Cormorant Scarecrow, The Ghost in the Swamp, Saying Goodbye, From Grain to Painting, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9784/1/Jack-Baric-SEARCHING-FOR-A-STORM-screenings--in-USA-Canada-and-Australia.html   In North America the film SEARCHING FOR A STORM by Jack Bariæ will be shown in San Pedro, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland, Montreal, and New York. In Australia it will be screened in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, and Geelong. jackbaric@hotmail.com (Jack Baric) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9778/1/The-Vukovar-Hospital-1991-important-monograph-about-its-tragedy.html The English edition of the monograph The Vukovar Hospital 1991 has been published in 2008 by the Vukovar Hospital and "Society of the Croatian doctors and volunteers in 1990-1991". Its Organizer council consists of Dr.  Vesna Bosanac, Dr. Juraj Njavro, and Dr. ©tefan Biro. Especially important is an article by professor Andrija Hebrang, entitled: Silence of the International humanitarian organizations about the tragedy of the Vukovar Hospital. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9770/1/Bratislav-Lucin-leading-expert-for-Croatian-Renaissance-classic-Marko-Marulic.html  Bratislav Luèin, distinguished Croatian scholar and director of Marulianum institute in the city of Split, has recently published two important books dealing with a famous Croatian Renaissance writer Marko Maruliæ 1450-1524. Maruliæ's books were read by St Francis Xavier, Cervantes, Thomas More, King Henry VIII, etc. Marko Maruliæ is the author of the notion of PSYCHOLOGY. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9753/1/Brian-Gallagher-interviewed-Croatian-American-filmmaker-Jack-Baric.html Exclusive interview with American Croatian filmmaker Jack Baric, the director of the new film, 'Searching for a Storm', published by Croatian Herald (Australia) 13 March 2009. New documentary about 'Operation Storm' which liberated the occupied parts of Croatia in 1995, and saved the city of Bihaæ in BiH from tragedy. Interviewer: Brian Gallagher, London; Jack Baric on the photo. brigall@yahoo.co.uk (Brian Gallagher) Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9684/1/Croatian-Language-in-the-Gutenberg-Galaxy-with-500-titles-in-23-languages.html The Zagreb School of Slavic Studies organized an exhibition of around 500 titles of translation of Croatian fiction and assorted titles from the field of humanities in 23 languages. The exhibition was shown in Dubrovnik and Zagreb. On the photo is a detail from a pocket book "Croatian language" published in French by Assimil. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9675/1/Martin-Kotarski-Croatian-pupil-winner-of-prestigious-humanitarian-award-in-Japan.html We are proud to report in more detail about prestigious Japanese humanitarian award conferred by the Goi Peace Foundation to Martin Kotarski, a very young Croatian student. Martin is on the photo with Natalija Juri¹iæ, his prof. The report has been prepared on the bases of material submitted upon our request by Martin himself, exclusively for the readers of the CROWN. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9673/1/Petar-Zoranic-1508-1569-important-Croatian-Renaissance-writer.html In 2008 we mark 500 years since the birth of Petar Zoranic, Croatian Renaissance writer, born in the city of Zadar in 1508. He is best known for his novel Planine (The Mountains), published in 1569, the first one in the history of Croatian literature. It is considered to be the oldest novel about mountains in the world. It is also one of the earliest patriotic books in the history of Croatian literature. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9669/1/Marin-Sperandas-attractive-photos-of-the-City-of-Dubrovnik.html Many people think that the City of Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful in the world. Marin ©peranda, living in Dubrovnik, is amateur photographer, and his photos indicate in his very convincing poetic way the beauty of his native City. Dubrovnik is the unique city in the world lovingly called by its citizens simply as GRAD, i.e. the City. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9667/1/Ignjat-Djurdjevic-St-Paul-was-on-the-island-of-Mljet-in-the-Adriatic-for-three-months.html  An important book by Ignjat Ðurðeviæ published in 1730 in Venice was released in 2008, in The Year of St Paul, i.e. two thousand years after the birth of St Paul. It is the Croatian translation of Ignjat Ðurðeviæ's monograph written in elite Latin language, in which he proved that St Paul spent three months on the island of Mljet in Croatia, and not on the island of Malta. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9663/1/Dr-Slaven-Letica-If-Streets-Could-Talk-Kad-bi-ulice-imale-dar-govora.html If Croatian streets and squares could talk, what a thrilling story they could tell about the meaning of all the name changes, and the dramatic, bloody, and tragic history that lies beneath. In my book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, I decided to "freeze history", at least for a brief moment. I gambled on posthumous recognition for my efforts, fully aware that any such appreciation in Croatia is always fleeting, and never long-lasting. slaven1947@gmail.com (Prof.Dr. Slaven Letica) Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9660/1/Hrvoje-Gunjaca-Great-story-about-operation-of-eagle-owl-on-CNN.html An injured eagle owl was brought to the Falconry centre near ©ibenik, Croatia, with its wings badly damaged. Under carefully measured anaesthetic,  30 damaged feathers have been changed with new feathers. The operation was done by Emilio Menðu¹iæ, director of the centre (on the photo). The resulting film prepared by Hrvoje Gunjaèa was awarded by CNN. Daria.Marjanovic@hrt.hr (Prof. Daria Marjanoviæ) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9656/1/Dr-Drago-Stambuk-Speech-at-the-Holy-Mass-for-Vukovar-Victims-Tokyo-2008.html Dr. Drago ©tambuk in his speech in Tokyo at the Holy Mass for Vukovar Victims, November 16th 2008, said that "... Vukovar's treatment by the Serbian forces onslaught from August to November 1991, when up to 15,000 missiles would fall daily on this beautiful baroque town, turned its citizens into martyrs and town into a waste land. The lives of the inhabitants were conducted inside cellars..." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9655/1/Croatian-pupil-Martin-Kotarski-and-Bill-Gates-awarded-in-Japan.html   Martin Kotarski, 14 years old Croatian pupil, and Bill Gates (both on the photo), are recipients of a recognition from the Goi Peace Foundation in Japan. Martin received Children's Category 1st Prize for his essay Joined by a Cookbook. He prepared a cookbook with traditional Croatian meals in order to get money for poor people of his school. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9610/1/Croatian-Heroes-Heroes-of-Vukovar-TV-serial-by-Eduard--Dominik-Galic.html What about heroic 1991 resistance in Vukovar, which made Croatian state possible? What about men who destroyed those tanks and created the myth about Vukovar. Where are they? What are their names? What were they doing before the war? Who are they after all? And maybe the most important - how did they defeat the enemy so much stronger? In ten episodes. dominik.galic@missart.hr (Dominik Galiæ, producer) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9600/1/2008-CABA-Law-Student-Essay-Competition.html The Croatian American Bar Association will be holding a law student essay competition open to all currently enrolled law students worldwide and  must be an original, unpublished work.  There is a cash prize, and winners will be announced in Novermber 2008. The submission deadline is October 31, 2008. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9595/1/Andrija-Stampar-Croatian-scientist-father-of-the-World-Health-Organization.html Andrija ©tampar (1888-1958), Croatian scientist and professor at the University of Zagreb, is the father of the World Health Organization, founded 60 years ago. He introduced the public health service in China in 1930s, where he spent three years as a specialist and representative of the then League of Nations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9576/1/Korado-Korlevic-and-Visnjan-Astronomical-Observatory-in-Croatia.html Korado Korleviæ is Croatian astronomer of international reputation, infatigable promoter and popularizer of astronomy, especially among the young. He founded the Vi¹njan Observatory in the town of Vi¹njan in Istria, where he discovered more than 1,100 asteroids and three comets. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9534/1/Dr-Drago-tambuk-on-an-official-visit-to--Kobe-Japan.html Dr. Drago ©tambuk, Croatian Ambassador to Japan, was warmly welcomed at the Kwansei Gakuin University during his official visit to Kobe. One of the best Japanese choirs sang in his honour U Boj, u boj in Croatian language. This Croatian tune is well known throughout Japan, sung in this country since 1919! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9532/1/Study-the-Croatian-language-in-Croatia-this-summer.html Zagreb University (left) is host to one of two programs to study the Croatian language this summer. Sponsored by the Croatian Heritage Foundation, these summer courses allow people born outside of Croatia to learn Croatian language and culture in two intensive courses. croatacad@aol.com (Mladen Lolic) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9506/1/Arithmetika-Horvatszka-from-1758-the-oldest-Croatian-arithmetic.html Arithmetika Horvatszka, that is the Croatian Arithmetic, was published in Zagreb in 1758. We celebrate 250 years since the publication of this oldest known Croatian book on arithmetic. It was important also for the development of Croatian scientific terminology. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9430/1/Zagreb-School-of-Economics-and-Management-offers-studies-in-English.html   Zagreb School of Economics and Management is a private high education school with public rights. It was founded according to the Law of high education, with the aim to offer its students the best education which enjoys the same rights as the best schools in the world. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9408/1/Nopoki-University-for-Peruvian-Indians-founded-by-Msgr-Gerardo-erdin.html Msgr. Gerardo ®erdin, Croatian bishop and missionary in Peru in the region of the Amazon river, founded the Nopoki Center for Investigation and Intercultural Formation. The aim is to educate future school teachers for work within their native communities, in order to preserve their roots, language and customs, and ensure material and cultural prosperity. See also 32 Krekoviæ's paintings. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9393/1/Croatia-to-hold-quotAccess-to-Infoquot-conference.html Zadar (pictured left) will be the host of a symposium from 28 to 30 January 2008, where participants will talk about barriers to accessing information, whether they are political, social, economic or technical, and then come up with ways to break through them. The keynote speaker will be Professor Ana Maru¹iæ MD, PhD, and Editor of the Croatian Medical Journal. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9260/1/Efforts-to-build-the-Church-of-Croatian-Martyrs-in-Udbina.html In September 9th, 2007 an invitation has been sent by Croatian Bishops from Udbina to continue with efforts to build the Church of Croatian Martyrs. The manifestation has been accompanied with a rich spiritual and cultural program. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9226/1/Spirituality-and-mission-of-the-Christian-teachers-in-Europe-today.html   The European Fedaration of Christian Teachers (SIESC) organized its 53rd Annual Meeting in July 2007 in Croatia. The host of the conference was Hrvatsko katolièko dru¹tvo prosvjetnih djelatnika (HKDPD), Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9215/1/19th-International-Olympiad-in-Informatics-in-Croatia-Aug-16-22-2007.html   The 19th International Olympiad in Informatics will be held in the Croatian capital Zagreb gathering nearly 300 best students from 90 countries, organizers said in Zagreb on Monday.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9178/1/The-Visnjan-Summer-School-of-Science.html Summer School of Science (S3/S3++) is a science workshop held at Visnjan Observatory for high school students interested in natural sciences.  branimir.lukic@epfl.ch (Branimir Lukic) Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9116/1/New-York-Grant-Opportunities-for-Organizations--Artists.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9088/1/Michael-Kaufman-Power-Values-and-Reform-Through-the-EU-Accession-Process.html   The EU's efforts to promote democratic development are at odds with the incentives created by the accession process itself, where the EU gives priority to efficiency over legitimacy, which leads to questions about the potential of the EU to export its own democratic deficit...with a specific reference to Croatia. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9074/1/University-of-Zagreb-Medical-School-enrollment-in-its-20072008-MD-Program-in-English.html   The program is entirely instructed in English, and is also designed so as to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards with its internationally accredited exams. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9058/1/Croatian-School-of-Outward-Bound.html  An interview with Dr. Stanimir Vuk-Pavlovic, who has launched a Croatian branch of the Outward Bound Schools, whose mission is to inspire character development and self-discovery in people of all ages. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9046/1/Otvoren-AMAC-Mid-Atlantic-Student-Projects-Fund.html  Prije gotovo dva mjeseca otvorili smo AMAC Mid-Atlantic StudentProjects Fund za podrsku studentskim strucnim projektima. president@amac-ma.org (Prof.Dr. Mario Juric) Wed, 23 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9017/1/Brigham-Young-University-is-seeking-contributions-of-digital-Croatian-historical-documents.html   EuroDocs is a portal to European primary historical documents. Please consider this a call and an invitation to join the EuroDocs family to help build primary historical documentation online for the European country or countries of your choice. You can request a password, after which you are invited to contribute as few or as many links to historical documents online as you like. deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9011/1/Memory-Institutions-in-the-Digital-Age-Current-Models-of-Collaboration-in-Croatia.html   A  symposium Planning for Growth: The Impact of Digital Information on Libraries organized by Marta Mestrovic Deyrup delivered some interesting presentations. One of them was by Sanjica Faletar Tanackovic from Croatia @ Seton Hall University deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9004/1/Unity-through-Knowledge-Fund-first-Calls-for-Proposals-open.html Unity through Knowledge Fund has recently launched its first program and announced the Calls for Proposals for financing joint research projects of Croatian expatriate scientists and experts with their Croatian colleagues. Read more...   mestric@ukf.hr (Hrvoje Mestric, Ph.D.) Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9000/1/Kennedy-Center-Arts-Management-Fellowships---Deadline-April-1st.html   Fellows receive an annual stipend of $20,000. Course tuition, materials, and health insurance are provided at no cost to the Fellow. Plus round-trip transportation from country of origin. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8996/1/Josip-Novakovich-will-be-participating-in-a-memoir-symposium-at-Trinity-College.html     josipn@yahoo.com (Josip Novakovich) Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8993/1/Canon-National-Parks-Science-Scholarship--will-award-eight-US80000-scholarships.html     MViscovich@aol.com (Prof. Dr. Mario Viscovich) Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8987/1/Tjedan-Mozga-Rijeka-8211-Rab-8211-Opatija-8211-Kraljevica-8211-Krk---Delnice-12-18-oujka-2007.html     ante@medri.hr (Prof.Dr. Ante Simoniæ) Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8985/1/Marta-Mestrovic-Deyrup-Digital-Scholarship-Access-for-a-Connected-World.html   Keynote Address: Croatian Academy of America Annual Meeting, February 24, 2007. When I was asked to speak to you about the topic of digital scholarship, I thought at once about the activities of the Croatian Academy of America in particular in regards to its publication, the Journal of Croatian Studies. The journal, which began publication in 1960. deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8976/1/Seton-Hall-University-Libraries-the-acquisition-access-and-preservation-of-digital-information.html Seton Hall University Libraries and the International Library Information and Analytical Center (ILIAC) of Russia  are cosponsoring a  symposium Planning for Growth: The Impact of Digital Information on Libraries in Russia, Europe and the United States on Thursday, March 15th, 2007. Sanjica Faletar Tanackovic of the J.J. Strossmayer University in Osijek will be speaking on "Cultural Heritage Institutions in the Digital Age: Current Models of Collaboration in Croatia." deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8959/1/Global-PACT-Training-in-Zagreb-June-24th---July-21st.html Do you have the desire to make the world a better place, but feel that so many issues seem too overwhelming to approach? Where do you even begin if you want to make a meaningful change?   uvanovic.r@neu.edu (Robert Uvanovic) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8947/1/CROATIAN-PREMIERE-of-quotAn-Inconvenient-Truthquot.html   President Stjepan Mesic, as well as ambassadors of the United States, the Russian Federation, India and Japan, attended the Croatian premiere of former US President Al Gore's documentary film about global warming "An Inconvenient Truth", in Zagreb on 15 February 2007. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8945/1/Top-US-Universities-did-begin-to-post-FREE-courses-on-the-web-open-to-all.html   Universities are posting online everything from lecture notes to sample tests, and even making audio and video franjo@adnc.com (Franjo Rado¹eviæ) Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8936/1/3-Simpozij-o-prehospitalnoj-urgentnoj-medicini-VINJAN-CROATIA-16-17-02-2007.html Na¹ skup skup ima za cilj iznijeti iskustva kolega koji su bili u kaznenim i prekr¹ajnim procesima, obavijestiti medicinare o njihovim pravima. Pozvat æemo i predstavnike sudstva, HLK I HLS posebno pravnike tih slu¾bi da nam iznesu svoje poglede na te teme.  stjepan.arnold@pu.t-com.hr (Dr. Stjepan Arnold) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8932/1/Austrian-Grants-for-Croatian-PhDs-under-35-years---1000-Euros-a-month.html  Call for Applicants / Expression of interest. We would like to encourage in particular applicants from Southeastern Europe for PhD students and PhDs under 35 years stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8931/1/Dogs-life-Brightens-up-with-new-Centre-in-Croatia.html Only a few years ago, Neven Silvestar Kovacevic's idea of a day-care centre for dogs met with dismissive smirks in his native Croatia. Today, his Nesi daycare centre for dogs is proof that innovative entrepreneurship is taking root in this European Union candidate country.  stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8929/1/Croatian-Gallery-2006.html We invite you to an excursion to Croatian Gallery 2006. It shows that Croatia is not at all a small country. Did you know that a mechanical and fountain pen have been constructed in Croatia? And the name of pen was given in honour of the inventor - E. Penkala.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8911/1/Croatian-Gallery-2005.html Croatian Gallery 2005 is a web collection of photos and articles representing some of the most interesting features of Croatian history, culture and science. It shows that Croatia is not at all a small country, as many say. Its contributions in many fields of human activities are outstanding.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8891/1/Mi-stvaramo-Audio-knjige---hrvatske.html     grmusa@btl.hr (Zeljko Grmusa) Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8837/1/Fulbright-Science-and-Technology-Award-Winners-Announced---Croatia-among-winners.html     letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8808/1/Global-Engineering-Excellence-recommendations-for-the-future-education-of-engineers.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8794/1/Launching-of-the-National-Fellowships-8220For-Women-in-Science8221.html  It is with particular pleasure that we would like to announce the launching of the National Fellowships "For Women in Science" organized by L'Oreal Adria and the Croatian Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Culture, with the purpose of awarding young women scientists from the Republic of Croatia.   ljerka.ivankovic@sabor.hr (Ljerka Ivankoviæ) Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8759/1/PRILJEV-MOZGOVA---program-Nacionalne-zaklade-za-znanost-visoko-kolstvo-i-tehnologijski-razvoj-Republike-Hrvatske.html U tekstu natjecaja jasno su objasnjeni svi uvjeti natjecaja, sto se financira, koliko i u kojem trajanju te tehnicki detalji vezano uz prijavu. Ukratko, za program Senior nije definirana dob kandidata vec se gleda trajanje nezavisne istrazivacke karijere, koja za hrvatske gradane koji su u inozemstvu mora biti u trajanju od najmanje 5 godina mmarusic@mef.hr (Prof. Dr. Matko Maru¹iæ) Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8746/1/University-of-Zagreb-Medical-School-announces-enrollment-in-its-20072008-MD-Program-in-English.html In the academic year 2003 University of Zagreb Medical School (UZMS) introduced a new 12-semester/8 semester (6/4-year) Medical Doctor Study program in English. Graduates of the program are granted a diploma conferring the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD). This program is entirely instructed in English, and is also designed so as to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards with its internationally accredited exams. Read more... stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8528/1/E-Students-perspective-of-University-of-Zagreb-School-of-Medicine-in-English.html University of Zagreb School of Medicine 'Medical Studies in English' Program:   A Student's Perspective by Jake Raguz, a student at UZSM/MSE jake_raguz@yahoo.com There are a lot of things to learn in medical school. One of the many things that the University of Zagreb School of Medicine (UZSM) endeavours to teach students is to pass on information and knowledge to others. With that in mind, i hope this article will: 1. inform others about the UZSM program, and encourage prospective students to attend; 2. help prepare students, and make the transition to Zagreb and the UZSM a little easier. Some readers may already be aware that the UZSM, which was founed in 1917, has an excellent reputation, with many of it's graduates working all over the world, including the US and Canada. What readers may not be aware of is, in addition to it's Croatian-language program, in 2003 the school added a 'Medical Studies in English' (MSE) program. The similarities between the two programs at UZSM are: the same medical school; the same professors; the same Medical Doctor (MD) degree. The differences are: language of study (English), and the MSE program has the added advantage of using all the latest editions of medical texts used in US and Canada. The 'Medical Studies in English' (MSE) program has already completed it's third year and each year is getting bigger and better. This past year, in 2005, the school added a 4-year program alongside it's preexisting 6-year program. The school added the 4-year program in response to the increased number of students attending from the US and Canada with previous university degrees and transferable credit courses. Essentially what this means is that students with prior university credit may be exempt from some courses, even if they aren't accepted into the 4-year program. The 6-year program is based on the European system of accepting students straight out of high school with no previous university experience, unlike the North American system where typically students need an undergraduate degree before applying to medical school. An important note to remember for students coming from North America is that UZSM, as is the system in Europe, offers each student at least three (3) opportunities to pass an exam. In other words, if you don't pass an exam, it's not counted as a 'fail', and there is no record of how many attempts it takes you to 'pass' the exam. So the school offers students every opportunity to succeed. According to Prof. Davor Jezek, thr coordinator of the MSE program, MSE currently has 51 students, spread across 3 years. Most of the students come from the US and Canada. In total, 12 different countries are represented. Also, over 30% of the students already possess one or more Bachelor degrees. Some of the students are former university graduates who have left full-time jobs or unrelated careers for an opportunity to pursue a medical degree. Other students are recent university graduates. Still other students are straight out of high school. Some students are children of medical doctors; others have no doctors in their family. Each student has his or her own story, his or her own reason why they chose to attend. UZSM/MSE offers each of them an opportunity. In some cases, it is an opportunity of a lifetime. Most of the professors at UZSM are extremely intelligent (with MD and PhD degrees) and surprisingly young. Most also have a strong command of english and have a good sense of humor, which makes them very approachable. Also, the professors encourage students to ask questions and they make themselves available to students for questions after class. In particular, Prof. Jezek, who is in charge of the MSE program, has been extremely enthusiastic and approachable since day one. He always has time to meet with students, and is constantly endeavouring to make the MSE program better. Towards this goal, the school has visiting professors attending from various countries to give lectures. Also, Prof. Jezek is working with the university to establish internships and residency placements for the MSE students in the US and Canada. I would encourage any doctor or administrator who can help the students find internship and residency placements, in the US and Canada, to please contact Prof. Jezek. Your assistance in this matter would be most appreciated. According to Prof. Jezek, some doctors from the US, Canada and Europe have already established an informal 'Friends of Medical Studies in English Club' („Klub prijatelja MSE“). For those students planning to attend UZSM/MSE, here are a few things that might help make your transition a little easier. The school: In 2007 the UZSM will be celebrating it's 90th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the school has recently been renovated, internally and externally. Also, the school has a student cafeteria ('menza') conveniently located in the medical school building. All students receive an 'x' card ('iksica') which entitles them to eat at the school cafeteria at a reduced rate (approximately ¼ the cost). The school also has 2 new computer rooms, each with 12-15 internet equiped computers, and a medical library. Textbooks: Any textbook that you want to order, you can do so from the bookstore 'Algoritam' in Zagreb. The bookstore is located near Trg Ban Jelacic, behind the Hotel Dubrovnik. Books usually arrive within 2-4 weeks. The cost is similar, if not even less expensive, to what you would pay in your home country. An example is the text 'Clinically Oriented Anatomy', which i purchased in Toronto for the equivalent of 500 kunas, but which can be purchased in Zagreb for around 350 kunas. The list of recommended texts can be found on the school's web-site. However, i would go so far as to say that for first year the only courses that really require textbooks is Biochemistry and Anatomy. For all the other courses the school or professors provide all the material on a CD or on powerpoint presentations. So there is no need for students to unnecessarily purchase expensive textbooks or to drag a case load of texts from your home country. Also, some students manage to get a copy of a text from students in upper years. I should also mention that some students may have CD copies of the 'Sobotta Atlas' and 'Netters Atlas', used in Anatomy, so that there is no real need to purchase these yourself. However, I highly recommend getting a laptop computer for school. Many of the classes have their lecture presentations available on CD or you can download it onto a USB stick. Also, wireless internet is readily available in Croatia. When you arrive in Zagreb, you'll also want to get yourself a cell phone. Cell phones are virtually mandatory. Students typically exchange phone numbers with each other at the beginning of school. They are extremely useful for sending text messages to one another. Student Dorms/Apartments: students dorms are not available to students in the MSE program. So you'll have to get an apartment. Some students have family living in Zagreb and stay with them. Others have to find their own place. What you'll need to do is to go to any newspaper kiosk and get a copy of 'Plavi Oglasnik' and search the apartment rental section. The other option is to check the bulletin boards at the medical school. Some students/landlords post notices on bulletin boards looking for tenants or roommates, but most are looking for female students only.  This is a good time to mention that there is a Tourist Information Centre located on the Trg Ban Jelacic (the main square in the city). They can provide you with all sorts of valuable information, including complimentary mini-maps of the city with all the 'tram' (streetcars/trolleys) routes. When you get to Zagreb, go to the Tourist Information Cente and ask them how to get to the medical school on Salata. They'll give you a mini map and draw the best route to get there. As mentioned, the medical school is located on Salata, which is a 10 minute walk from the main square (Trg Ban Jelacic). On Salata there are also many recreation facilities, including a work-out/fitness gym, tennis and basketball courts, soccer field and ice-skating rink. And of course, several cafes and night clubs. Admittedly there's an adjustment period for most, if not all, students. Most all of the students are away from home, some for the first time. Some make the adjustment better than others. But every individual has his or her own struggles being away from family and home and friends. Some students, especially the ones straight out of high school, seem to take too much of an advantage of the fact that they're away from home and parents and spend too much time partying and too little time studying. The students who have previous university experience tend to be a little more disciplined in their study habits. However, not every student is the same. The good news is that any student that puts in the time and effort will get a good result. Just as in the story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare', perseverance can prevail. Typically, students that make it past first year tend to become more serious and disciplined in their studies and continue on to 2nd year and beyond. Unfortunately some students are unable to strike the right balance and fall too far behind and eventually leave the program. In each of the the first 3 years approximately 20 students were admitted. However, about 5 students from each of the 2nd and 3rd years are no longer at the school. As a result, the upper years have about 15 students each. Students drop out for various reasons. Some transfer back to schools in their home country. Others drop out for academic reasons. But it's hard to tell from one year to the next what each new year will bring. Each group of students, from each of the three years, seem different. Each has its own character. Next year's class will have its own character. It will be different in its own unique way. However, the problems will still be the same. Of course having the right friends, study partners or roommates can have a big effect on an individual. During first year the students are still trying to figure out who's who and what's what. And everything goes by so fast. That being said, some upper-year students are very friendly and helpful, offering advice or comments about the program and other matters. My advice is don't be afraid to approach other students to ask for advice or comments. I'm looking forward to next year's crop of new students. Speaking with other students, they also say that they hope there's an even greater number of students enrolled in next year's class. Not only some of the staff, but also some of the students here are trying to improve and expand the MSE program.And that's one of the reasons why i'm writing this article, to notify any and all students of the great opportunity to study medicine here, and to encourage all who are so inclined to apply to UZSM. The good news is that as of June 1, there are more than 25 students (15 from US and Canada) accepted so far for the upcoming year (06-07). There is still room and still time to apply for this coming year (October 2006). If you're interested in applying, send in your application, even if the official deadline has past. In previous years, students have applied as late as August and September and have gotten accepted for the October start date. Regarding student financing, i managed to get the government of Canada to recognize UZSM, so that residents of Canada can now apply and receive student financing (OSAP in the province of Ontario). Please check the school's website for more information, and the OSAP website to apply. If anyone can provide information or assistance regarding student financing from the US, please notify Prof. Jezek or myself so that the information can be posted on the school's website. When all is said and done the fact is this: if you want to get a medical degree, with an excellent education, at a reasonable cost, from a renown medical school that has graduates working all over the world, including the US and Canada, then come to UZSM. See you in October, when classes start! Jake Raguz UZSM/MSE web-site is www.mef/mse.hr. Prof. Jezek (MSE Program Coordinator) can be reached at davor@mef.hr. The Admissions Officer, Mihaela Jakovac, can be reached at mjakovac@mef.hr. Jake Raguz is a student at UZSM/MSE. Jake has a BFA degree in Film Production & Screenwriting from York University in Toronto, Canada. Jake can be reached at jake_raguz@yahoo.com. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 07 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8527/1/E-University-of-Zagreb-started-the-first-joint-elective-course-with-University-of-Kent.html MEDICAL STUDIES IN ENGLISH (MSE) STARTED THE FIRST JOINT ELECTIVE COURSE WITH UNIVERSITY OF KENT!     From left to right: Zelimir Bradamante, John Ramsden, Nada Cikes, Davor Jezek and David Oliver Today (June 26, 2006) School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, started the first joint elective course with University of Kent. The elective „Palliative Care“ will last 5 days and will be conducted by mixed Zagreb and Kent faculty members. The Zagreb faculty is lead by Prof. Dr. Anica Jusic. She and her co-workers will significantly participate in the presentation of selected chapters in the field of „Palliative Care“ to the students of the 3rd year of MSE. As for the University of Kent, the co-ordinator is Dr. David Oliver, a guest-professor of Medical School University of Zagreb. Other faculty members are Dr. Fliss Murtagh, Mrs. Ann McMurray and Mrs. Amanda Harris. Palliative care is a part of the clinical medicine, gaining on its importance due to the growing elderly population. The elective was opened in the presence of the Dean of the Medical School, Prof. Dr. Nada Cikes, Vice-Dean for International Co-operation, Prof. Dr. Zelimir Bradamante and His Excellency Ambassador of United Kingdom, Sir John Ramsden. Davor Jezek letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8526/1/E-Why-study-medicine-at-the-University-of-Zagreb-Medical-School.html Why study medicine at the University of Zagreb Medical School? People choose to study medicine for a variety of reasons. Some of them have safe and rewarding medical doctors' careers in mind, while others plan to concentrate o­n particularly interesting areas of medical research. Whatever the aspiration, however, they are all driven by the same goal: how to help those who are sick and in need of help. Many students find it very difficult to enroll at a prestigious medical school in their home country or in places such as the US or the UK. Moreover, o­nly a few of them can afford to study at an expensive institution of higher education. A TRADITION OF EDUCATING FOREIGN STUDENTS The quality of medical studies at the University of Zagreb Medical School has been attracting students from around the world for decades. Since the period between the two World Wars, when the first foreign students started their education at the Medical School, more than 700 have earned their medical degrees here, coming from and returning back to practice in all parts of the world: US, Canada, Australia, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Germany, Greece, the former Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Poland, Cyprus, India, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Sudan, Israel, Jordan, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Nigeria, and many more. This tradition in foreign students' medical education, as well as the global trend toward the internationalization of medicine, inspired us to start a new program entirely in English. A MODERN AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Apart from the benefits of a big, cosmopolitan, yet reasonably priced and very relaxed city, studying medicine in English at the University of Zagreb Medical School, with its numerous teaching, research and clinical facilities, and a completely restructured and up-to-date curriculum, will certainly prove to be a good investment in every student's education and future career opportunities. Some of our advantages are Ï The development of a broad knowledge base through a unique mixture of traditional teaching and innovative approaches to medical education. Ï The early integration of basic sciences, clinical disciplines and the psycho-social aspects of medicine. Ï The integration of evidence-based medicine (EBM) skills into the curriculum. A long tradition and excellence in public health in Croatia provides a superb background for the teaching of evidence-based medicine. Ï The development of life-long learning skills. Students learn early o­n that they are responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of their knowledge and skills. Ï An emphasis o­n primary health care principles. The curriculum focuses o­n general primary care as its basis, emphasizing prevention and general concepts of primary health care. Ï Opportunities for individual career development. The curriculum exposes students to multiple facets of medicine, allowing them to make career choices suited to them and the needs of the system in which they will work. Ï An international outlook and multi-cultural dimension. The internationalization of medical education is designed to highlight the international dimension of the University of Zagreb Medical School. It also creates an opportunity for its students to assess their professional competence and performance throughout the world. The early integration of public health and health management courses (which at other medical schools are usually studied at the postgraduate level). There are also integrated modules and problem-based learning. WHY ZAGREB? Studying at the University of Zagreb medical school in Croatia, may therefore be a reasonable alternative. Your studies will certainly be less expensive, but you will nevertheless receive top-quality teaching and training. These will give you a sound knowledge base to build upon while providing a unique opportunity for the development of your personal career choices. Finally, the pleasant atmosphere of a friendly and culturally diverse city will make your studies even more enjoyable. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: http://mse.mef.hr The Admission procedure comprises: 1) Evaluation of secondary school grades (overall average over the continuum of all 4 years of the secondary school education comprising all the grades and the final exam, together with the specific evaluation of grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics). 2) Entrance exam in biology, chemistry and physics will take place o­n July 15, 2006 at 9.00 am in "Nova Vijenica" hall, Medical School University of Zagreb, Å alata 3b. All applications must be submitted by September 8, 2006. 3) Candidates that have completed medical college and passed internationally recognized exams (MCAT), or those who have earned a BA/BSc degree in natural or health sciences with good credits in Biology, Physics, Chemistry (at least two of them) may be exempted from the entrance examination. 4) Applicants from the UK with A levels in Chemistry, Biology and Physics (one may be missing) and grades A, B may not have to sit for the exam. 5) Applicants from the US are strongly advised to take SAT II Subject Tests from the required subjects, in addition to their SAT I or ACT results o­n the basis of which they may also be exempted from the written examination. 6) Candidates who are not native speakers of English, nor have graduated from an English-speaking secondary school or college are advised to take an internationally accepted English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS). 7) The Board of admission may consider late applications submitted in July or August, depending upon the quality of the current applicant pool and the number of vacancies available. 8) Tuition fee is 7,000 Euro per academic year, payable upon enrollment before the beginning of the academic year. If payed in two installments, before the beginning of each semester, the tuition fee is 2x3,600 Euro (7,000 Euro if payed at o­nce). Croatian citizens are also eligible to apply provided that their knowledge of English is proficient. They are strongly advised to take standardized English Tests for foreign learners (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge of Oxford Certificates, available at certain foreign languages schools in Croatia). http://mse.mef.hr/link1.php?grupa=01000000 STUDENT HOUSING AND FACILITIES In Zagreb it is not difficult to rent a small, fully equipped flat for about 200 Euro/month. For all the additional information contact our student office ( mse@mef.hr ). Here are the addresses of some of the hostels : Omladinski Hostel Petrinjska 77, Zagreb 10000 tel: (01) 48 41 261 fax: (01) 48 41 269 Ravnice Youth Hostel Ravnice I 38b, Ravnice, Zagreb tram: 4, 7, 11, 12 tel/fax: (01) 233 23 25 email: ravnice-youth-hostel@zg.hinet.hr Additional information can be found here http://mse.mef.hr/link1.php?grupa=05030000 General Information: Address: University Of Zagreb Medical School Salata 3 10000 Zagreb Croatia Dean's office: (+385) 01 45 66 909 Fax: (+385) 01 45 66 724 e-mail: mhrnjak@mef.hr  Medical Studies in English (+385) 01 45 90 268 e-mail mse@mef.hr  mihaela.jakovac@mef.hr  Central Medical Library (+385) 01 45 66 918 e-mail petrak@mef.hr    Other letters on CROWN about the same subject: (E) Study Medicine in English in Croatia letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5822/1/H-Jednodnevni-posjet-Nenada-Bacha-Osijeku.html   Posjet Nenad Bacha Osijeku http://www.croatianworld.net/Letters/Poduzetnik_Osijek_2006.pdf   (3.8 Mb Download) http://www.croatianworld.net/Letters/Nenad_Bach_Osijek2_2006.jpg  (1.3 Mb Download)   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5823/1/H-Nenad-Bach-predavao-na-Ekonomskom-Fakultetu-u-Osijeku.html    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 17 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5821/1/E-Study-Medicine-in-English-in-Croatia.html  Study Medicine in English in Croatia, Europe !  MEDICAL STUDIES IN ENGLISHStudy Medicine in English in Croatia, Europe !University of Zagreb Medical School announces enrollment in its 2005/2006 MD Program in English!In the academic year 2003 University of Zagreb Medical School (UZMS) introduced a new 12-semester/8 semester (6/4-year) Medical Doctor Study program in English. Graduates of the program are granted a diploma conferring the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD). This program is entirely instructed in English, and is also designed so as to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards with its internationally accredited exams. UZMS also has working relationships with a number of university medical schools in Europe and North America, including University of Toronto, McGill, and the Mayo Clinic. The University of Zagreb, founded in 1669, is the oldest and most distinguished institution of higher learning in South-East Europe. Its Medical School, founded in 1917, has a long tradition of educating foreign students - so far over 700 foreign citizens have earned their medical degree in Zagreb. Graduates of UZMS have established private practices or found teaching positions in medical schools all over the world, including the U.S. and Canada. Currently, UZMS has students enrolled from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia, and Asia.6-year program: candidates are expected to have graduated from a four-year high school with a solid basic knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and have a good knowledge of English. Candidates may be required to take an entrance exam.4-year program: candidates who have graduated from a pre-med program may be eligible to enroll in the program.Credit for successfully completed pre-med courses at the university level, if applicable, is at the discretion of the Admissions Office.The tuition fee for each academic year is 7.000 Euro (approx. 8.000 USD) if paid at once or 7.200 Euro (payable in two installments) prior to the beginning of each semester. Beginning in 2005/2006 the Government of Canada has recognized UZMS, and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for government (OSAP) student funding.Deadline for applications is July 1, 2006. Late applications may be considered.For further details about the study, visit our web pages (www.mef.hr/mse  ) or contact our student office: Mihaela Jakovac, BA University of Zagreb Medical SchoolMedical Studies in English,Salata 3, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaPhone/Fax: + 385 1 4590 268, E-mail: mjakovac@mef.hr ; For your downloads or just read: UZMS_press_release.docUZMS_general_information.docUZMS_APPLICATIONPROCEDURE.docUZMS_Application_Form.doc UZMS_medicina_eng.pdf  (Brochure in PDF ) Op-edI visited University of Zagreb Medical School in English less then a month ago and was hosted by Davor Jezek, M.D., Ph.D. Little that I could see in such a short time, but what I saw, was very good. Tradition that Zagreb has, old walls that could talk and friendly environment (do not be fooled to think that studies are easy) gave me the confidence to promote such an important move forward. I also spoke with a student for months and found many interesting things. All in all, I recommend this study. Check on your own. Our children can study medicine in Croatia and be prepared for the carrier anywhere in the world. Thousands of Croatian doctors are all over the globe and mostly very successful. All of this experience is helping this study in English to be successful for the third year in a row. Capacity is limited so, do not hesitate for too long. Also, there is another advantage. If you have a good grades, you can go to the University directly without the college. Mihaela and Dr. Jezek are ready to answer your questions.  By the way, University will celebrate 350 years of  its existence in 2019 and  Medical School will celebrate 100 years of continuity in 2017. Nenad Bach  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 17 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5825/1/E-UPOZNAJMO-GLAZBU-ISTRE---GLAZBENA-RADIONICA.html  WORLD MUSIC: ETNO GLAZBENA RADIONICAUPOZNAJMO GLAZBU ISTRE Dobro dosao svaki glas i svaki instrument! Ovom radionicom zelimo pribliziti tradicijsku glazbu Istre kroz suvremeni izricaj hrvatske etno glazbeNapisala: MELITA MATIJEVICHrvatska matica iseljenika pored tradicionalnih programa koji su vec sazivjeli pokrenula je i neke nove projekte. Jedan od njih je vrlo inspirativni World music: etno glazbena radionica Glazba Istre. Suorganizatori na ovom projektu Hrvatskoj matici iseljenika su Hrvatska glazbena mladez i Institut za etnologiju i folkloristiku.Etno glazbena radionica organizira se u Medjunarodnom kulturnom centru Hrvatske glazbene mladezi u Groznjanu, autenticnom istarskom selu, gdje ce se polaznicima pokusati pribliziti tradicijska glazba Istre kroz suvremeni izricaj hrvatske etno glazbe u terminu od 8. - 16. srpnja 2006. godine.Svi nasi dosadasnji projekti koje smo ostvarili u domovini i izvan nje, kao i ovaj, usmjereni su k istom cilju; promicanju vrijednosti hrvatske kulturne bastine kako bi hrvatski covjek sacuvao svoj etnicko-kulturni identitet u sredinama u kojima zivi. Kako je glazba najsnazniji izraz prepoznavanja identiteta jednoga naroda, odlucili smo se za etno glazbenu radionicu. Etno glazba Istre samo je pocetak istrazivanja kojim zelimo obuhvatiti sve tradicijske glazbe hrvatskih regija.Ovim projektom zelimo pridonijeti cuvanju i razvijanju kulturne tradicije u hrvatskim zajednicama diljem svijeta i predstaviti ovaj, za etno glazbu, inspirativni dio hrvatske kulturne bastine glazbenicima sirom svijeta. Plurietnicka i multikulturalna sredina Istre mjesto je susreta i trajnog doticaja, razmjena, prozimanja, transformacija ali i odrzavanja kontinuiteta kultura Hrvata, Talijana, Slovenaca, Istroromunja i perojskih Crnogoraca. Ona nije puki zbroj razlicitih kulturnih sadrzajnosti koje, stjecajem povijesnih okolnosti, egzistiraju jedne pored drugih, vec se radi o visestoljetnoj duhovno-kulturnoj sedimentaciji i isprepletenosti u kojoj ono sto je posebno izranja plodotvorno iz svojevrsnog jedinstva kulturnog razlicja.Radionica obuhvaca teoretski i prakticni dio te izvannastavne aktivnosti. Teoretski dio radionice osmisljen je tematskim predavanjima kojima ce biti prezentirana hrvatska tradicijska glazba po regijama, kao i veza izmedju world music i tradicijske glazbe. Prakticni dio zamisljen je tako, da polaznici steceno teoretsko znanje prakticno primjene sviranjem tradicijskih glazbala i izvodjenjem istarskih napjeva. Polaznike ove radionice ocekuju interesantni susreti s etno glazbenicima, KUD-ovima i posjet radionici glazbala. HMI organizirat ce takodjer obilazak kulturno-spomenicke bastine Istre, kao i posjet istarskim muzejima.Kako nam je zelja okupiti sto vise mladih hrvatskog podrijetla i sve ljubitelje etno glazbe iz svijeta, pozivamo vas da dodjete u nasu radionicu koju ce voditi hrvatski etnomuzikolozi i etno glazbenici. Tradicija se najbolje cuva njenim zivljenjem i neprestanim njegovanjem, stoga su nastojanja da se posebnosti glazbe Istre ucine dijelom popularne suvremene kulture hvale vrijedna.Dobro dosao svaki glas i svaki instrument!Za sve prijave i dodatne obavijesti javiti se voditeljici projekta na adresu:Hrvatska matica iseljenika, Odjel za kulturno-prosvjetne djelatnosti i sport,Melita Matijevic, Trg Stjepana Radica 3, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia,tel.: 00385 1 6115 116, fax: 6111 522, e-mail: melita@matis.hr   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5824/1/H-ZARONITE-U-CUDESNI-SVIJET-HRVATSKE-NAIVNE-UMJETNOSTI.html  NAIVNA UMJETNOST: SLIKARSKA RADIONICAZARONITE U CUDESNI SVIJET HRVATSKE NAIVNE UMJETNOSTI Ovom radionicom zelimo pobuditi zanimanje ljudi iz hrvatskih zajednica diljem svijeta, kao i prijatelja naive, za hrvatsku naivnu umjetnost koja je medju najprepoznatljivijim izricajima hrvatskog identiteta u svijetu, te ih u praksi nauciti tehniku slikanja na stakluNapisala: MELITA MATIJEVICHrvatska matica iseljenika vas poziva da sudjelujete u jednom novom projektu koji zasigurno zasluzuje pozornost; radionici naivnog slikarstva koja se odrzava od 18. – 25. lipnja 2006. u suradnji s Galerijskom zbirkom Josipa Cugovcana u Podravskim Sesvetama i Sunny Village/Etno selo u Jagnjedovcu, u Podravini. Ovom radionicom zelimo pobuditi zanimanje ljudi iz hrvatskih zajednica diljem svijeta, kao i prijatelja naive, za hrvatsku naivnu umjetnost koja je medju najprepoznatljivijim izricajima hrvatskog identiteta u svijetu, te ih u praksi nauciti tehniku slikanja na staklu.U hrvatskoj povijesti umjetnosti naivna umjetnost postoji od pocetka tridesetih godina prosloga stoljeca pod nazivom «Hlebinska skola» koja je iznikla u malom selu Hlebinama, mjestu u pitomom kraju Podravine smjestenom izmedju Drave s jedne strane i Bilogore s druge, koje je svoju svjetsku slavu steklo rodjenjem izvorne hrvatske naivne umjetnosti. Hrvatska naivna umjetnost nije slucajno nastala na selu. U mirnom i tihom krajoliku Podravine ona je izrasla na slikama nasih naivaca kao cudesan spoj pejzaza, zemlje i ljudi ovoga kraja. Ona svjedoci o zajednistvu, o neraskidivoj vezi prirode i covjeka.«Hlebinska skola» okupila je mnoga imena slikarske naive a prvi medju njima bio je Ivan Generalic koji je svojom izlozbom u Parizu pedesetih godina prosloga stoljeca utro put nasoj naivnoj umjetnosti u svijet. Interes za nju ne prestaje o cemu svjedoci i izlozba nasih naivaca postavljena 2000. godine u Muzeju lijepih umjetnosti u Saint Petersburgu na Floridi. «Hrvatsku naivu nitko ne moze izbrisati. Njen pecat duboko je utisnut u podravskoj ravnici, u cijeloj hrvatskoj umjetnosti ...«, rekao je poznati slikar naivac Ivan Vecenaj. Slikarska radionica obuhvaca teoretski i prakticni dio te izvannastavne aktivnosti. Teoretski dio radionice osmisljen je kroz tematska predavanja kojima se prezentira hrvatska naivna umjetnost od njenih zacetaka do suvremenosti. U prakticnom dijelu polaznici ce proci strucnu poduku u tehnici slikanja na staklu (skica za staklo, kompozicija, motiv, valer, zracna perspektiva). Polaznike radionice ocekuju i zanimljivi susreti s poznatim slikarima naive. Hrvatska matica iseljenika organizirat ce obilazak znamenitosti podravskog kraja, kao i posjete zagrebackim muzejima ( Muzej grada Zagreba, Muzej naivnih umjetnosti).U zelji za povezivanjem i upoznavanjem mladih iz hrvatskih zajednica diljem svijeta, kao i prijatelja naive, s vrijednostima hrvatske kulture i tradicije sudionike radionice sa univerzalnom slikom svijeta hrvatske naivne umjetnosti upoznat ce povjesnicari umjetnosti i zivuci slikari naive i otkriti im jedno cudesno podrucje umjetnickog stvaralastva.Dobro dosli u cudesni svijet naive!Za sve prijave i dodatne obavijesti javiti se voditeljici projekta na adresu:Hrvatska matica iseljenika, Odjel za kulturno-prosvjetne djelatnosti i sport,Melita Matijevic, Trg Stjepana Radica 3, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia,tel.: 00385 1 6115 116, fax: 6111 522, e-mail: melita@matis.hr    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5828/1/E-Benevolence-promotes-democracy-500000-to-support-rural-Croatia.html  Benevolence promotes democracyCouple funds Univ. work in CroatiaNEWS NOTEBOOKPublished , January 10, 2006, 06:00:01 AM EDT A Virginia couple has donated $500,000 to support University work in Croatia.Lawrence V. Phillips and his wife Sarah Mae, of Round Hill, Va., said in a University press release that they hope their gift will help improve public health and economic development in rural Croatia.Lawrence Phillips knew little about the University’s work in Croatia until last summer when he was trying to have an old letter translated.The letter was written in the early 1900s by a woman from the same village where Phillip’s mother was born. Croatian relatives told Phillips that the letter contained information about his mother.Phillips asked his daughter, Carol Cotton, a professor of health promotion at the University, if she knew anyone who could help.Eventually, Cotton got in touch with Keith Langston, head of the department of Germanic and Slavic languages, who faxed back a translation of the letter within an hour of receiving it.The speedy, free translation got Phillips attention and he began looking into the University’s involvement in Croatia.Phillips saw the work the University has done with the Carl Vinson Institute in Croatia and he and his wife decided to make the donation to the program.'Since I’m an M.D., and Carol is in health promotion, I thought it would be a good idea to combine public health and rural development work in Croatia, and that is how this gift will be used,' Phillips said in the release.Rusty Brooks, coordinater of the University’s Croatian programs, said in the release that the couple’s gift will be used in several ways including providing service-learning opportunities for University students in Croatia, and may enable University and University of Zagreb faculty to jointly develop public health and economic development programs.Phillips said he hopes one outcome of his gift to the University will be to help negate an 'ugly American' image that he believes persists abroad.'Benevolence promotes democracy,' he said.â€"Todd Southhttp://www.redandblack.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/01/10/43c32bf4c0985  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5827/1/E-Building-Rural-Community-Capacity-in-Croatia.html  Building Rural Community Capacity in Croatia:Adapting Rural Traditions for Sustainable Development Rusty Brooks, Professor and Assistant DirectorInternational Center for Democratic GovernanceThe Carl Vinson Institute of GovernmentThe University of GeorgiaAthens, Georgia USA 30602As Croatia continues its path towards becoming a full partner with its European neighbors, it will increasingly find itself as a laboratory for a wide range of rural development programs and strategies. However, there are two important generalizations that can be made relative to the numerous rural development approaches that will, or have already begun, to be undertaken in Croatia. First, in many strategies for rural development traditional rural knowledge, skills, and the variety of locally produced products that historically contributed to rural community and household sustainability, have tended to be discounted in favor of more 'modern' knowledge, skills, and products. This goes along with stereotypical notions that rural equates with outmoded knowledge, skills, and products. Second, many rural economic development strategies propose that rural places have to 'change' in fundamental ways if these places are to become competitive in the new world economy. Both these generalizations assume that rural places in Croatia are essentially un-competitive, un-enticing, and un-attractive for successful community and economic development and that they must be, to use current marketing parlance, re-packaged, re-positioned, and re-done if they are to survive.I advocate using a strategy of sustainable rural development for Croatia. My idea of rural sustainability for Croatia is more historical and 'place-based' in context. Rural places in Croatia, by their very nature, had to be sustainable. Rural people had to be creative to survive and sustain themselves. They had to produce food and fiber to feed and clothe themselves. They adapted to local environments, soil conditions, native plants and animal species, and developed adaptive animal husbandry and outdoor skills. They created local traditions and folkways toentertain themselves. They developed local music and dance, folk stories, and folk songs. They found ways to adapt and use local plants and herbs for medicines and for cooking. They adapted locally available raw materials to develop unique rural architectural styles exhibited in homes, farm structures, and public places. They developed rural crafts and artisans that produced utilitarian products for the home and farm including bowls, furniture, implements, and utensils. They also developed art and art forms through painting, sculpture, and pottery to expressthemselves and their relationships to their environments, their families and friends, and their faith and religion.An Alternative Model for Sustainable Rural DevelopmentMy approach to rural community economic development, which I target at rural villages in Croatia, is to build on this historical and place-based notion of sustainable rural development. I firmly advocate a definition of sustainability that does not assume that rural places are outmoded and antiquated, but indeed that many of the rural villages and towns in Croatia have certain 'comparative economic advantages' contained within the very nature of being rural, that have not been adequately captured and packaged for rural development purposes. Specifically, my approach suggests that current trends in leisure travel; nature-based tourism; heritage and cultural tourism; agricultural-tourism; the demand and interest in folk art and folk art traditions; the growth in demand for outdoor recreation pursuits; and, the current political stability in the region, all combine to provide significant opportunities for sustainable rural development strategies that build on traditionalcustoms, folkways, and lifestyles. Most importantly, my orientation advocates an approach that contends that many rural places in Croatia still contain the necessary elements for sustainable development including strong traditions of building and craft skills; wonderful architectural traditions exhibited in homes, farm buildings, churches, and public places; excellent traditions of locally produced arts and crafts such as beautiful embroidery and needlework; delicious traditions of local culinary specialties served along with excellent local wines and brandies; important rural traditions preserved, practiced, and performed in song, dance, and art; and, indigenous rural knowledge and traditions related to the natural environment of forests, wildlife, and rivers.These traditions all function to create a strong foundation for rural sustainable development. People want to see, taste, touch, hear, and feel rural places in Croatia. Just like there is a market of consumers for the Adriatic Coast, the islands, and the charm of Zagreb, there are consumers who desire, and are looking for, the pace, charm, and lifestyle of rural places and people in Croatia. What has to happen is that pace, charm, and lifestyle has to be packaged and presented for consumers. However, that pace, charm, and lifestyle must also be protectedand preserved as well. I always remind rural towns and villages where I work to understand that many economic development consultants will advocate 'change' on their part. The consultants will encourage them to change traditional architecture, industry, culture, environment, and attitudes to be modern and competitive. However I admonish them that if they do look to change as their primary goal, then many rural villages and towns in Croatia will lose distinct comparative advantages if they do advocate 'change' that fundamentally alters the rural character and landscape of the village or town or that discounts or discourages the cultivation and practice of indigenous rural knowledge, architecture, and traditions. They will lose the very uniqueness that sets them apart and makes them attractive, enticing, and interesting.Current SituationMany rural villages and towns in Croatia are having difficulty in making the economic restructuring necessary to be competitive in the new economic environment in which they find themselves. Lack of job creation and retention strategies, absence of support and encouragement for entrepreneurial activity, and insufficient public and private sector economic development financing are major problems for these rural villages and towns. Many economic development initiatives become stalemated because government at the national level is stretched for funds to invest into its undeveloped rural areas and governments at the local level do not actively pursue, or perhaps better yet, understand their important role in the nurturing, encouragement, and support for local community economic development activities. More critical to this proposal, is the contention that people and leadership in Croatia overlook the historic and place based advantages rural places have because they are looking at 'new' economic development strategies to overlay on traditional rural places. In sum, rural people and local government in rural areas of Croatia overlook the comparative economic advantages of rural village architecture, handicrafts, culture, and lifestyle. In rural villages and towns the main economic activities have traditionally included textiles, wood and timber, metalworking, agriculture, native handicrafts, and tourism. Tourism is one of the most successful aspects of the overall economy of Croatia and contributes to almost half of the national budget. Given that the country has lost almost seven of the past ten tourism seasons, tourism infrastructure and tourism businesses are struggling to survive. Tourism activities in the principal destinations, which are primarily along the coastal areas and in Zagreb, have weathered the difficult years better than rural destinations. For the most part tourism is an under-utilized community economic development asset in the rural areas of Croatia, even though these areas contain many historic sites, wonderfully attractive landscapes, locally produced handicrafts, exceptional food and drink, and great cultural diversity.Potential for the RegionBecause of the abundant and underutilized potential of the history and culture of the rural villages and towns of Croatia there is great potential for attracting visitors/tourists to these areas. However, the barriers to achieving this potential are poor transportation/road systems, inadequate tourism infrastructure such as lodging and restaurants, lack of funding to support efforts to repair and rebuild historic sites, and lack of a coordinated approach to developing/marketing the tourism potential of the region. Factors that can contribute to successful improvements in the potential of rural villages and towns for tourism are the existence of historic sites such as castles, churches, and homes, architecturally significant family dwellings and outbuildings in need of repair and restoration, and a passion of the people of Croatia, both within Croatia and Croatians around the world, to retain an attachment to the area of their family heritage. Some of the major factors that can contribute to enhancing the opportunities for rural tourism in Croatia are the rural people themselves, their many unique skills and talents, their indigenous knowledge of rural life and culture, the crafts and handiworks that have been traditionally produced, and their work ethic for perpetuating quality craftsmanship. Most important however, is the desire and interest of people and leaders to try new approaches to creating sustainable economic opportunities in rural Croatia.New businesses can be developed in these rural areas over time but there are many people with specific skills and trades that are unemployed and more importantly, underutilized as resources for rural regeneration. There are many historically significant traditional dwellings, as well as other structures in these villages and towns that need repair and which could be attractive to tourists that can visit these rural places. These dwellings and structures could serve many roles for rural villages and towns including lodging places, museums, restaurants, historic sites, information centers, retail shops, centers for the production and exhibition of locally produced arts and crafts, commercial facilities, community centers, and government offices. Many of the underutilized skills and trades of rural unemployed and underemployed people could be tapped to repair and restore these dwellings and structures for tourism and community use. Additionally, rural craftspeople can be encouraged and supported in perpetuating their skills for broader economic development purposes in rural villages and towns. There are strong traditions of beautiful and functional handicrafts in Croatia. These traditional handicrafts represent a wealth of 'folk art' that is highly desired by collectors and consumers worldwide. This proposal will advocate strategies that expand the involvement and employability of rural people in the production of specialized handicrafts. For example, pottery making is a skill that employs a single potter at a wheel. How do you expand the impact of this single potter on a rural village? You begin to identify and develop the skills of others who can paint/design pottery, others who can glaze/fire pottery, others who can work a kiln and move items in and out of the kiln, others who can present and sale the pottery, others who can build a wooden box/stand to display the pottery, and still others who can interpret the story behind the pottery and potter for those who will want to know something about the bowl or cup they have purchased.My work in Croatia advocates linking the entrepreneurial, technical, and organizational skills, knowledge, and successful experiences of artists, historic preservationists, architects, planners, and community economic developers in the United States with rural people, local governments, NGO's, and universities in Croatia for sustainable rural development. How will this be accomplished? We will succeed by building on the traditions, skills, and charm of rural places and people in Croatia as a catalyst for sustainable development through creating an atmosphere of rural community entrepreneurship. Rural community entrepreneurship is about seeing and using local heritage, culture, and environment as sustainable development assets. This notion of rural community entrepreneurship will be created by bringing the entrepreneurial experiences and knowledge of successful and experienced U.S. partners together with people, communities, and resources in Croatia. These U.S. partners will share experiences and provide technical assistance that demonstrates a variety of innovative and successful ways to use the very elements of the rural place, e.g., traditional handicrafts, rural architecture, the rural environment, agriculture, people, foods, lifestyle, history, culture, and the arts, as the basis for generating employment, income, and sustainability in rural villages and towns. When this happens we willhave taken great strides towards helping Croatia be the great destination she should rightfully be and the phenomenal economic success she deserves.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5826/1/E-Building-a-better-Croatian-future-by-engaging-the-citizens.html  Building a better Croatian future by engaging the University of Zagreb in public service and outreach to its citizens, governments, businesses, NGO's, and natural resource sector TO: Croatian World Network and Friends of CroatiaFROM: Rusty Brooks, Ph.D., The University of Georgia, USATOPIC: Building a better Croatian future by engaging the University of Zagreb in public service and outreach to its citizens, governments, businesses, NGO's, and natural resource sectorThe University of Georgia was just gifted $500,000 by a retired physician from Virginia who is of Croatian descent. He has clearly indicated that he intends to contribute more financial resources to this effort, especially as we show specific success in the areas where he wants us to focus our project efforts. His gift is to be used to expand the involvement of the University of Georgia in Croatia, especially in the areas of improved governance, rural economic development, and public health. The University of Georgia's involvement in Croatia goes back eight years and many visits by me, as well as visits by my Croat colleagues to Georgia and other Georgians to Croatia. This is a story about why Croatia is important to me and why I, someone not of Croatian descent, has become so enamored with the country, its people, and its challenges.I am writing this because of my deep personal and professional desire to be part of something positive for the future of Croatia. Over the past eight years I have had the great fortune to personally visit Croatia numerous times and see first-hand the beauty of the country, learn about its culture and heritage, and experience the friendliness of its people. This has occurred primarily because in1998 I met Tihomira (Tihana) Stepinac Fabijanic when we were both Salzburg Fellows in Austria at a session on rural development. At that time I was most impressed with what she was doing in Croatia and committed to visiting her at my first opportunity. Since that time we have had the opportunity to exchange many visits, talk about our mutual interests, and begin structuring a way that we could build an appropriate response to the challenges of building a sustainable model of economic development for the future of rural villages in Croatia.Tihana also introduced me to many valuable colleagues in Croatia, including Bojan Baletic of the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Zagreb, Vlasta Vizek Vidovic, Vice Rector at University of Zagreb, and Sasa Boric (when I first met her she was Vice Minister of Tourism) at the Institute for Social Sciences Ivo Pilar. Bojan and Sasa have been invaluable colleagues in my work in Croatia and have also visited me on several occasions here in the states, along with Tihana, as well as other colleagues from the University of Zagreb, a leadership delegation from Ivo Pilar led by Vlado Å akić, and fifteen mayors and officials from Croatia representing towns and villages such as Krasic, Zumberak, Drnis, Pakrac, and OkucaniTihana is the founder of an NGO, the International Centre of Anthropology Motovun, located in Rijeka, Croatia. She has extensive professional commitments and personal ties to several villages, small towns, and rural areas, which we think, provide the necessary ingredients to start the process of building the sustainable rural economic development models in Croatia. The areas we have initially targeted are the settlements of Ozalj, Krasic, and Samobor and the surrounding area of Zumberak, and the Gorski Kotar area, especially the villages of Severin, Lukovdol and Plemenitas. We believe that there are strong rural folkway traditions in these places represented in the local architecture, arts, handicrafts, culture and heritage, and the natural environment that can be the foundation for building a sustainable economic future.I have worked for twenty plus years in community economic development in the United States and internationally. When I have visited in these Croatian villages with Tihana, I am struck by what I see as significant economic development opportunities in these villages that are not being utilized, or are being vastly under-utilized by local people and their leadership. When I discuss my observations with local people they are always intrigued by my perceptions and ask a wide variety of questions beginning usually with why I think there are economic opportunities in their village, but almost always ending with how they can turn these opportunities into viable businesses. In sum, I am struck by the genuine interest in pursuing these economic development opportunities, but absolutely convinced of a cultural absence of an “entrepreneurial mindsetâ€? to help make the opportunities become real business enterprises. Let me stress that I am not suggesting that there is a perfect U. S. model for economic development that we should force onto Croatia. However, I do believe that in the U. S. we have a society that nurtures and supports the entrepreneurial spirit and that we have some valuable lessons and experiences we can share relative to how entrepreneurship can turn economic development opportunities into economic development realities. What this means for these villages in Croatia, is that we can share our experiences and talents to teach and demonstrate that entrepreneurship can be used to turn the economic development opportunities presented by Croatian rural traditions in the arts, architecture, handicrafts, culture and heritage, and natural environments, into jobs and incomes for the local people.How can this happen? Tihana and I organized a team of U. S. entrepreneurs and practitioners with vast experience and expertise in entrepreneurial approaches to art, architecture, handicrafts, culture and heritage, and natural environments for rural economic development that visited Croatia in spring 2001, where we conducted the 1st Annual Croatian Rural Renaissance Workshop in Ribnik. These US entrepreneurs had a genuine interest and commitment to work hand-in-hand with local people from the Croatian villages we initially targeted to do real projects, in real time, and leave real results. Early on in my work in Croatia I recognized that one excellent opportunity for Croatia would be to build a model of higher education engagement. In the U. S., many universities conduct what are called outreach activities which engage the universities, their faculty and students, with citizens, businesses, local and state governments, and non-profit organizations, to address significant social, economic and political problems and issues. For example, The University of Georgia devotes significant faculty and financial resources to working with small businesses to make them successful; improving and enhancing Georgia's agriculture for better food and fiber production; managing our forests and natural areas for production and recreation; training and improving local and state government so it serves our citizens better; and, helping non-profit organizations and citizen groups better accomplish their goals.My knowledge and understanding of economic and organizational development convinced me that if my work in Croatia was to leave a permanent legacy, the best opportunity would involve transferring the technology of U. S. higher education outreach to the University of Zagreb. That has comprised the past three years of my efforts in Croatia. Vlasta Vizek Vidovic, Vice Rector at the University of Zagreb and Bojan Baletic of the Faculty of Architecture, have been instrumental in leading the development of such a model at the University of Zagreb. It is at the university where the greatest store of knowledge, of research, of human capital, and human energy in the form of students, exists to solve Croatia's development problems and challenges. Traditionally, universities in Croatia, as well as other parts of Europe, have not seen outreach and engagement as an accepted, encouraged, and supported role for universities. The traditional university role has been teaching and research only. One of the strongest contributions of higher education in the U. S. has been the additional role of engagement and outreach that contributes directly to economic development and job creation. Through this generous gift to the University of Georgia we will continue to work with our many partners in Croatia to build a strong and secure future for Croatia and Croatians. We would welcome your interest and involvement in this ongoing effort. If you have suggestions, of if you would like more information; you can contact me at rbrooks@cviog.uga.edu  or by phone at +1 706-542-7502 or by fax at +1706-542-6594. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely,Rusty Brooks  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5829/1/H-Podravkina-Zaklada-prof-Zlata-Bartl-dodijelila-stipendije.html Zaklada - Zlata Bartl - stipendije - potpore Zaklada, koja je utemljena u čast izumiteljice Vegete Zlate BartlZaklada prof. Zlata Bartl dodijelila stipendije i potpore za akademsku godinu 2005./2006.Koprivnica (ots) - Podravkina Zaklada "prof. Zlata Bartl" dodijelila je ukupno 20 stipendija i potpora studentima dodiplomskih i poslijediplomskih studija za akademsku godinu 2005./2006.. Ovo je druga godina kako Zaklada, koja je utemljena u čast izumiteljice Vegete Zlate Bartl, dodjeljuje potpore i stipendije. Bez obzira na visoke kriterije natječaja ove se godine prijavilo dvadesetak posto viÅ¡e studenata nego proÅ¡le godine. Pravo na dodjelu stipendije i potpore imali su studenti dodiplomskih studija:- ako nisu stariji od 22 godine, - ako nisu ponavljali godinu studija, te - ako imaju prosjek ocjena u dosadaÅ¡njem studiju 4,5 ili viÅ¡e. Pravo na dodjelu stipendije i potpore imali su polaznici poslijediplomskih studija:- ako nisu stariji od 30 godina, - ako su na dodiplomskom studiju imali prosjek ocjena 4,5 ili viÅ¡e, te - ako imaju napredno znanje dva svjetska jezika, od kojih je jedan engleski, te napredno poznavanje rada na računalu - informatičku pismenost.Kandidatima za dodjelu stipendija i potpora koji ispunjavaju gore navedene kriterije vrednovana su sljedeća mjerila: uspjeh u studiju - kao osnovno mjerilo, znanstveni i/ili stručni radovi, nagrade dekana, rektora i meðunarodne nagrade te preporuke profesora. Uz iste uvjete prednost će imati studenti viÅ¡ih godina studija i loÅ¡ijeg socijalno-ekonomskog statusa.Dobitnici stipendije - dodiplomski studij su Mario Hlevnjak iz Osijeka (Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Marko Å arić iz Donjeg Miholjca (Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Osijeku), Tamara Petrović iz Zagreba (Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Maja Petković iz Zagreba (Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Dragan Filipović iz Lipovljana (Ekonomski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu). Dobitnici potpore - dodiplomski studij su Darija Å najder iz Osijeka (Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Osijeku), Ivan Tomljenović iz Zagreba (Katoličko bogoslovni fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Borko Baraban iz Osijeka Filozofski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Osijeku), PaÅ¡ko Burnać iz Splita (Ekonomski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Splitu) i Tanja Mamula iz Gomirja (Pravni fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Rijeci). Dobitnici stipendije - poslijediplomski studij su Mario VaÅ¡ak iz Severina (Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Tea Marcelić iz Zagreba (Farmaceutsko-biokemijski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Vedran Radojčić iz Siska (Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Pave MarkoÅ¡ iz Splita Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Splitu) i Mario Habek iz Zagreba (Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu).Dobitnici potpore - poslijediplomski studij su Mladen Fruk iz Zagreba (Universitat Pompeu Fabra u Barceloni), Ivo Krznar iz Zagreba (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona), Mirela SuÅ¡a iz Zagreba (Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu), Maja Hrabak iz Zagreba Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu) i Maja Prutki iz Velike Gorice (Medicinski fakultet SveučiliÅ¡ta u Zagrebu).Detaljnije informacije možete pronaći na www.zakladazlatabartl.hr.NAPOMENA O IZVORU:Podravka d.d.Sektor za korporativne komunikacijeA. Starčevića 3248000 Koprivnicatel. 048/651-845mob. 091/6520-445e-mail: mario.pintar@podravka.hrweb: www.podravka.com   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5830/1/EH-Learn-Croatian-Language-Online---Ucite-Hrvatski-preko-Interneta.html  Learn Croatian Language Online Croatian Online is now a reality! From now on, wherever you live, you can study Croatian on the Internet!At the University of Waterloo, for more than a decade the best over-all and the most ground-breaking Canadian University, Croatian online (for beginners) is already up and running. Croatian is among the first languages prepared for one of the most innovative Internet programs at one of the most innovative universities. To study Croatian online, contact the University of Waterloo’s Department of Distance Education or Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies as soon as possible. For further information, please emaildistance@waterloo.ca , orvggrubis@uwaterloo.ca . Phone #:(519) 888-4567  http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infoucal/COURSE/course-CROAT.html Ucite Hrvatski Na Internetu  Konačno je od ove skolske godine moguće studirati na sveusilisnoj razini hrvatski preko interneta. Studenti iz svih pa i najudaljenijih krajeva svijeta za koji djelić sekunde moći će biti u kontaktu s profesorom, odnosno s drugim studentima i učiti hrvatski sustavno, sto će im omogućiti priznanje hrvatskoga kao sveučilisnog predmeta na njima najblizem sveučilistu. Na kanadskom sveučilistu Waterloo, koje je već godinama - prema svestranim istrazivanjima poznatog tjednika MacLean’s â€" najbolje i najinovativnije kanadsko sveučiliste, a po tehnoloskim inovacijama i jedno od najboljih na svijetu, - hrvatski će biti ove skolske godine priređen u veoma praktičnu i lagano primjenjivu programu 'Angel'. Tečaj koji je na internetu namijenjen je početnicima, kao i onima koji imaju veoma rudimentarno znanje iz hrvatskog, a sastoji se od dijaloga koje je snimio Radio-Zagreb, od gramatičkih tumačenja na engleskom te od različitih vjezba, kojih odgovore provjerava i ocjenjuje sam kompjuter. Priprave su bile dug proces, ali je evo hrvatski medju prvim jezicima na svijetu priređen internetski, odnosno kao «Online course». Za sve obavijesti kao i za upise (a rok upisa je pri izmaku) obratite se internetski na e-mail adresu: distance@waterloo.ca , odnoso na vggrubis@uwaterloo.ca . A telefonski broj je veoma lagano zamaptiti: (519) 888-4567.  http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infoucal/COURSE/course-CROAT.html  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 21 Aug 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5831/1/E-Artist-opportunities-keeping-coming-my-way---New-York.html  Artist opportunities keeping coming my way - New YorkArtist opportunities keeping coming my way, so once again I am sharing a potential opportunity with the artists on our mailing list!Strategic Opportunity Stipends form the New York Foundation for the Arts are now available for 2006 and 2007! The next deadline is Wednesday, September 28, 2005. There will be two additional rounds for the grants with deadlines of February 1 and May 24.Career Advancement Mini-Grants (SOS)NYFA's Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS)Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS), a project of the New York Foundation for the Arts, working in collaboration with arts councils and cultural organizations across New York State, are designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. Literary, media, visual, music and performing artists may request support ranging from $100 to $600 for specific, forthcoming opportunities that are distinct from work in progress. Please note: SOS is not available to artists living in the five boroughs of New York City. For further information, please contact Shawn Miller, by phone at (212) 366-6900 x350 or by email at smiller@nyfa.org . You may download guidelines and applications on NYFA’s website here:http://www.nyfa.org/level3.asp?id=49&fid=1&sid=21 Good Luck!====Erica ReinertPrograms CoordinatorWestchester Arts Council31 Mamaroneck AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601914.428.4220 ext. 225/ FAX: 914.428.4306ereinert@westarts.com www.westarts.com Stay up to date on what's happening in the arts. Click the link below to subscribe to the monthly Westchester ArtsBulletin by email!http://www.topica.com/f/v.html?900052645.900002387  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 20 Aug 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5833/1/H-Izasla-je-iz-tiska-prva-knjiga-iz-edicije-BB-a-Biti-Bolji.html  Izasla je iz tiska prva knjiga iz edicije BB – Biti Bolji Postovani,Konacno! U ponedjeljak 01.08.2005.g. izasla je iz tiska prva knjiga iz edicije BB – Biti Bolji po naslovom: 'Imam ideju za posao! Sto sada?' Bit ce mi drago ako budete prepoznali ovu knjigu kao nesto sto Vam moze pomoci u poslu i zivotu. Pokrenuti vlastiti posao san je mnogih, mladih, srednjih godina, starih, zena, branitelja, studenata, pripravnika...ne raditi za druge. Potrebna je samo hrabrost za prvi korak. Potrebna je ideja. Vas prvi korak ste napravili. Kupovinom ove knjige omogucili ste sebi i svojima da otkrijete sve o pokretanju vlastitog posla u Hrvatskoj.Edicija BB – Biti Bolji (Be Better) je pokusaj da prikaze sve sto trebate znati o pokretanju vlastitog posla u Hrvatskoj na jednostavan, strucan ali razumljiv jezik i za one koji se prvi puta srecu s tom materijom, i za one koji vec rade i vode biznis, i za one koji uce o tome i uskoro krecu u te vode, i za one koji su sada u skoli i koji ce u te vode uplivati za nekoliko godina.Knjiga je namijenjena ( a tako i cijela edicija) buducim i sadasnjim poduzetnicima (poduzeca, obrtnici, obiteljska poljoprivredna gospodarstva, slobodna zanimanja..). Za razvoj malog i srednjeg poduzetnistva vazno je poticati gradjane, ucenike, studente, nezaposlene , radnike da pokrecu vlastite poslove, tvrtke i obrte. Buduci poduzetnici su ti koji ce pokrenuti zivot, stvoriti tako cesto spominjaju konkurentnost. To je uzbudljiv, cesto puta mukotrpan, ali i rizican posao. Strah od rizika i neuspjeha treba izbaciti i krenuti, odvazno sa idejama koje mogu i moraju uspjeti, svi mi moramo teziti biti bolji, u poslu, ljubavi, zivotu, jer nas to pokrece i motivira.BB - Biti Bolji (Be Better) je edicija knjiga u kojoj prikazujem put jednog poduzetnika od ideje za posao, pokretanja toga posla, planiranja i analize posla, razvoja i prepreka na koje ce svatko od nas naici u pokretanju posla. To su prakticni prirucnici za poduzetnike gdje kroz konkretne primjere prikazujem poduzetnicima sto ih ceka na tom putu i kako uspjeti ili možda na vrijeme odustati. Knjiga 'Imam ideju za posao! Sto sada?' ce Vam dati odgovore na mnogobrojna pitanja. Sve sto Vas muci možete naci u jednoj knjizi.Kako pokrenuti posao? Kome se obratiti? Gdje osigurati novce za pokretanje posla? Tko Vam moze pomoci? Kako do vrha? Kako stvoriti pocetni kapital za pokretanje posla? Sto biste morali znati prije nego se odlucite da pokrenete vlastiti posao?...Upoznajte svoje prijatelje, poznanike, poslovne partnere, rodbinu,.... sa ovom knjigom. Mozete je naruÄ?iti kao fizicka ili pravna osoba (na racun).Obratite nam se na telefon 00385 31/243 204 ili mobitel 00385 91/767 5 999 ili e-mail: cikla@net.hr Narucite odmah ovu korisnu knjigu po povoljnoj cijeni od 80,00 kuna ili 10,50 USD + troskovi dostave postom. Naruciti mozete i na adresi: Sponte d.o.o., 31000 Osijek, G.Cevapovica 17.Sljedeca knjiga iz nase edicije: 'Hocu biti poduzetnik – nije bauk, ali oprez'Hvala Vam na ukazanom povjerenju i budite u zivotu bolji i sretni!Budite Bolji – Be BetterOsijek, srpanj 2005.g  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 03 Aug 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5832/1/H-14-Europska-konferencija-o-citanju.html  14. Europska Konferencija o Citanju'Pismenost bez granica', u organizaciji Europskog odbora MeÄ'unarodne citateljske udruge i Hrvatskog citateljskog drustva, a u cijem ce programu sudjelovati strucnjaci i znanstvenici iz cijeloga svijeta, odrzat ce se u Zagrebu od 31. srpnja do 3. kolovoza 2005. Predavanja ce odrzati: Richard Allington, Predsjednik MeÄ'unarodne citateljske udruge, SAD; Kay Raseroka, Predsjednica MeÄ'unarodnog saveza knjiznicnih drustava i institucija, Botsvana; Aleksandar Stipcevic, profesor u mirovini, Sveuciliste u Zagrebu; Renate Valtin, Sveuciliste Humboldt Berlin, Njemacka i Danko Plevnik, novinar 'Slobodne Dalmacije', Hrvatska.Radni jezik Konferencije bit ce engleski.Poseban program na hrvatskom jeziku bit ce posvecen problematici pocetnog citanja. Vise informacija potrazite na www.hcd.hr/conference http://www.ffdi.hr/studentski-zbor/znanost.php  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5834/1/E-Summer-Research-Opportunity-in-Zagreb-Croatia.html  Summer Research Opportunity in Zagreb, Croatia UCSF Institute for Global Health (IGH)This research opportunity in the summer of 2005 is primarily geared towards first-year students, but a fourth-year elective could be considered. Only UCSF students are eligible. IGH has an ongoing research/training collaboration with the University Hospital for Infectious Diseases (UHID) as well as with the Andrija Stampar School of Public Health in Zagreb, and under this program, a small pilot study of HIV-positive patients at the UHID is planned. This will examine risk behavior as well as subtyping of the HIV to determine the patterns and history of the nascent HIV epidemic in Croatia. The student will assist in this study, and will work with infectious disease specialists in Zagreb to understand global health challenges in the post-conflict situation of the Balkans. In addition, the student will participate in a short course training in clinical research to be provided by UCSF faculty in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It is expected that the student will develop a research protocol for a small study as part of this course. There is no language requirement for this opportunity. A stipend of $1500 is available to defray living expenses in Croatia, and the selected student may also apply for Office of International Programs funding by May 15 for airfare and expenses. The assignment will begin about June 20 and finish in mid-August, with a minimum commitment of six weeks. For further information, contact Tom Novotny ( tnovotny@psg.ucsf.edu  ) at (415) 597-8201.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 10 Jul 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5837/1/E-Njiric-one-of-the-three-leading-architects-at-the-Trieste-conference.html  Voyage Through Europe: International Conference In TriesteRIBA President George Ferguson joined representatives and delegates of other professional architectural organisations at a European and global level, taking part in a significant international conference in Trieste on 27 and 28 May: Voyage Through Europe: Architectural experiences, visions and realities.The aim of the conference was to explore future work prospects and discuss professionals working outside their country of origin, as set out by European directives and policies. Key political and administrative figures discussed their future projects, amongst which three leading architects - Richard Rogers, Carlos Ferrater from Spain and Hrvoje Njiric fromCroatia - talked about their varied experiences in the countries in which they are active. A unique opportunity to compare different European realities, the conference opened up debate on the future of the architectural profession in all its ramifications.The conference encouraged solidarity and thinking in the light of increased cross border activity, underlining the need to share knowledge on common issues such as professional practice, regulations, sustainability and education and training. The conference also illustrated the necessity of reaching a European consensus on the quantitative and qualitative standards of architectural education, including the promotion of Continuous Professional development programmes at all levels.Taking into account the enlargement of the European Union, a revision of the working structures of the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) was finalised.George Ferguson, President of the RIBA said: “It was a great European occasion in a very fine city, for which special thanks should go to RIBA member Luciano Lazzari - President of the local chapter and the driving force behind the conference. The Manifesto for Architecture raised considerable interest with several countries talking of emulating it. It was even suggested we should consider a European version. There was particular interest in the issue of Procurement of Projects and the notion of a smarter way of employing PPP or PFI to put design at the front of the process.â€? Posted 7th June 2005http://www.azobuild.com/news.asp?newsID=1055   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 07 Jun 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5836/1/E-Dept-of-European-Public-Law-at-the-University-of-Zagreb.html  Department of European Public Law at the University of ZagrebDear all,I just received an email that noted that the Department of European Public Law at the University of Zagreb has announced its web page and mailing list service. If you are interested in the topic of European law, you may consider signing up to their unmoderated list server.Department of European Public Law http://eu.pravo.hr Mailing list service http://lists.topica.com/lists/ceusa/ best wishesSanja  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 07 Jun 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5835/1/H-Pobjeda-znanja-nad-bogatstvom.html Pobjeda znanja nad bogatstvomUspjeh mladih informatičara iz XV. gimnazije najveći je inozemni uspjeh neke hrvatske skole dosad, a jos ga većim čini to da su hrvatski učenici na tom ACSL-ovu natjecanju pobijedili američke ekipe s neusporedivo boljim uvjetima skolovanja i pripremanja Sudeći prema uspjesima mladih informatičara iz zagrebačke XV. gimnazije, popularnog MIOC-a, koji su se s ACSL natjecanja u Americi vratili okićeni jednim zlatnim i dvama srebrnim odličjima, Hrvatska ne treba strahovati od manjka potencijala u razvoju suvremenih tehnologija. Na ACSL natjecanju (American Computer Science League), odrzanom od 25. do 28. svibnja u gradiću Emmausu (Pennsylvania, SAD), ekipa Senior osvojila je prvo mjesto, dok su ekipe Intermediate i Junior zasluzile srebrna odličja. Iako je Hrvatska, sa svoja tri tima od po pet učenika, uz Rumunjsku bila jedina europska drzava koja je sudjelovala na natjecanju, mladi informatičari nisu bili zastraseni konkurencijom s američkog kontinenta, sto je pridonijelo tom najvećem inozemnom uspjehu bilo koje hrvatske skole.»Kad smo dosli, prije samog natjecanja, rekli smo da ćemo biti prvi, sto se i ostvarilo, iako smo se samo salili«, prepričava Hrvoje Samija, vođa seniora. Da je konkurencija bila zaista jaka, svjedoči podatak da je svoje znanje u rjesavanju informatičkih zadataka na natjecanju odmjeravalo dvjestotinjak učenika iz 63 skole. »ACSL je zapravo američko natjecanje, koje oni pokusavaju učiniti međunarodnim. Tako osim Kanade i Sjedinjenih Američkih Drzava, zasad sudjeluju jos Rumunjska i Hrvatska. MIOC već devet godina sudjeluje na natjecanju, a ove smo godine uspjeli nadmasiti čak i lanjski rezultat koji je također bio sjajan«, kaze profesor informatike Mladen Pregrad, koji je zajedno s profesoricom Gordanom Batchom, mentorski predvodio mlade informatičare. Sustav ACSL-a je takav da prije samog finala učenici u skolama koje se prijave na natjecanje individualno rjesavaju trosatne testove i skupljaju bodove, koje potom njihovi profesori salju u Ameriku. Nakon četiri kruga prednatjecanja, formiraju se ekipe sastavljene od učenika koji su ostvarili najvise bodova. Sredisnje natjecanje sastoji se od dvaju dijelova â€" od trosatnog programiranja koje se radi grupno i od jednosatnog rjesavanja teorijskih zadataka iz 16 područja informatike, koji se rjesavaju individualno. Svaka grupa radi samostalno u zasebnoj učionici, u kojoj su sva potrebna pomagala. Iako vrlo zadovoljni organizacijom i tretmanom, posebno ističući fair play, nasi mladi informatičari ipak su imali zamjerku. Naime, kada su zatrazili da dobiju običnu kompjutorsku tipkovnicu, rečeno im je da je to nemoguće, jer bi tako bili u prednosti pred ostalima. »Tipke na laptopu su spojene, pa se znalo dogoditi da nam se cijeli kod izbrise kad bismo slučajno pritisnuli tipku«, objasnjava Hrvoje Samija. Američki učenici s tim nemaju problema, jer u njihovoj skoli u Emmausu svaki učenik na satu informatike dobiva laptop na kojem samostalno radi. Iako je MIOC tehnoloski najopremljenija skola u Hrvatskoj, koja svakih pet godina dobiva nove kompjutore u svoje tri informatičke učionice, vidljiva je razlika u odnosu prema skoli u Emmausu, u veličini i u opremljenosti.Prema riječima učenika iz XV. gimnazije, skola u Emmausu pet je puta veća od MIOC-a, a svih 2500 učenika ide u jednu smjenu. Kada se uzme u obzir da razredi nemaju vise od dvadesetak učenika, mozete si predočiti koliko je učionica u zgradi. Skola ima tri sportske dvorane, nekoliko bazena, multimedijalne učionice s plazmama i banku u kojoj učenici imaju prigodu steći praktična znanja. U sve te blagodati ubraja se i petnaestak učionica s interaktivnim pločama, dok je MIOC prije dva mjeseca dobio prvu takvu ploču u Hrvatskoj! »Interaktivna ploča "pamti" sto se na njoj pise i salje sadrzaj kompjutoru. Tako profesor poslije cijelo predavanje moze spremiti i koristiti u daljnjem radu«, objasnio je načelo rada Melkior Ornik, vođa juniora.Srednja skola u Emmausu nije specijalizirana, nego je opće namjene, pa se u njoj pored informatičara, skoluju i kuhari, odgajatelji i sl. U nastavnom je programu i mnostvo izbornih praktičnih predmeta. Kao ključ svoga uspjeha, zagrebački gimnazijalci navode visoku motiviranost za pobjedu, kao i sloznost ekipe. »Amerikanci su isto pametni, ali mi se vise trudimo i radimo. U nasoj ekipi bila je superatmosfera. Nije bilo vazno tko je koji zadatak rijesio, jer se na kraju ipak vrednujemo kao tim«, objasnio je Bruno Kovačić. Svi su se slozili, da unatoč tome sto mozda nekim američkim timovima nije bilo drago sto su ekipe iz Europe bolje, podmetanja nije bilo. Većinu troskova putovanja, koji su iznosili 20 tisuća dolara, podmirili su Ministarstvo znanosti, obrazovanja i sporta i Gradski ured za obrazovanje i sport. Ostatak je pokrilo pet hrvatskih poduzeća, novčano ili doniranjem slatkisa i majica. »Imamo veliku pomoć Ministarstva, Grada Zagreba i drzave. Nista od svega toga ne bi bilo niti bez silnog zauzimanja nase ravnateljice Veronike Javor i, dakako, rada i upornosti cijelog tima - učenika i nastavnika informatike«, rekao je profesor Pregrad.Za uspjeh je, čini se, ipak presudan uporan rad i talent. Mladi informatičari svake subote rade s nastavnicima pet do sest skolskih sati. U vrijeme »Vjesnikova« posjeta XV. gimnaziji, petorice od petnaest učenika s natjecanja, nije bilo. Oni su, naime, odmah po povratku u Zagreb započeli s pripremama za informatičarske olimpijske igre, koje će se potkraj kolovoza odrzati u Poljskoj. Natjecatelji s prijasnjih igara i međunarodnih natjecanja, kako kaze profesor Pregrad, danas su uspjesni studenti i poslovni ljudi, a dvoje zive u Americi i rade u Microsoftu, odnosno Googleu. Ipak, svi članovi ovogodisnjih timova, zeljeli bi nakon fakulteta ostati zivjeti i raditi u Hrvatskoj.Ruzica Jakesevićhttp://www.vjesnik.hr/html/2005/06/06/Clanak.asp?r=pis&c=1     letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 07 Jun 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5839/1/E-Someone-to-teach-me-Croatian.html  Someone to teach me Croatian Hello All A friend of mine is looking for someone to teach him/her Croatian (Chicago area) Any leads?Please reply to Vesna Pavlovic at: VPavlovic@mayerbrownrowe.com CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 09 May 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5838/1/E-SCHOLARSHIPS-FOR-CROATIANS.html  EUROPEAN CITIZEN ACTION SERVICESCHOLARSHIPS FOR CROATIANSScholarships for NGO leaders available! The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) scholarship program for NGO leaders is continuing in 2005. Places are available for residents of Estonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia, Belarus, and Ukraine. If you are interested in spending one month in Brussels and learning more about the nonprofit sector, contact us at: NGOs@ecas.org  or visit ourwebsite http://www.ecas.org/product/91/default.aspx?id=388 *********ECAS is Looking for Scholars from Estonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia, Byelorussia and UkraineScholarship programme at ECAS continues in 2005!The scholarship programme at ECAS office in Brussels continues into 2004. So far a number of NGO leaders from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Latvia have already visited ECAS. There are still places available for NGO leaders from Estonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia, Byelorussia and Ukraine, so we would encourage anyone who is interested in spending one month in Brussels at ECAS office to get in touch with us at: NGOs@ecas.orgDuring your month long scholarship in Brussels accommodation is provided together with a stipend to cover your living costs. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements. ECAS will also provide technical support and guidance during your time in Brussels.In order to qualify for the scholarship in Brussels you should be a leader of an NGO community in your country (at least 2-3 years of experience) and be able to communicate in English. Other languages are an advantage but not a necessity.For more information please find attached two reports from NGOs representatives from Slovakia who came to ECAS last year (English and Slovak versions are available). Do not hesitate to contact us for further details. To your application, please, attach your latest CV in English language and supporting letter from your organisation. I look forward to your applications! Cecilia Liljegren  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 09 May 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5840/1/EH-HRVATSKA-MATICA-ISELJENIKA-PREPORUCUJE.html  2005  HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA PREPORUČUJECROATIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION RECOMENDSLA FUNDACIÃ"N PARA LA EMIGRACIÃ"N CROATARECOMIENDA www.matis.hr 1. NAIVE ART PAINTING â€" WORKSHOP IN JAGNJEDOVEC, PODRAVINACroatian Heritage Foundation & Josip Cugovčan Gallery of Podravske Sesvete & Sunny Village/Ethno Village of JagnjedovecTerm: June 19-26/for adults only 2. WORLD MUSIC: FOLK MUSIC WORKSHOP â€" MUSIC OF ISTRIA, GROŽNJAN Croatian Heritage Foundation, & Jeunesses Musicales CroatiaTerm: July 9 â€" 17/for adults only 3. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CROATIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, ZAGREBUniversity of Zagreb & CHF Term: June 25 - July 224. INTERNATIONAL COURSES OF CROATIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE, ZADARLingua Croatica & CHFTerm: July 24 - August 13 / students over 165. LITTLE SUMMER SCHOOL OF CROATIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, NOVI VINODOLSKICroatian Heritage Foundation & Red Cross ChildrenÂ's ResortTerm: July 18 - 29 / children 9 â€" 14 years old For further information, please contact: HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA, Trg Stjepana Radića 3, 10 000 Zagreb, tel. 385 1 61 15 116, fax: 385 1 61 11 522, e-mail:melita@matis.hr ,lada@matis.hr , http://www.matis.hr   1. RADIONICA NAIVNOG SLIKARSTVA, JAGNJEDOVEC, PODRAVINAHrvatska matica iseljenika & Galerijska zbirka Josipa Cugovčana, Podravske Sesvete & Sunny Village/Etno selo, JagnjedovecVrijeme odvijanja: 19.- 26. lipnja/radionica namijenjena osobama iznad 17 godina2. WORLD MUSIC: ETNO-GLAZBENA RADIONICA â€" GLAZBA ISTRE, GROŽNJANHrvatska matica iseljenika & Hrvatska glazbena mladež Vrijeme odvijanja: 9. â€" 17. srpnja/radionica namijenjena osobama iznad 17 godina3. SVEUČILIÅ NA Å KOLA HRVATSKOGA JEZIKA I KULTURE, ZAGREBSveučiliÅ¡te u Zagrebu & Hrvatska matica iseljenikaVrijeme odvijanja: 25. lipnja - 22. srpnja4. MEĐUNARODNI TEČAJEVI HRVATSKOGA JEZIKA, ZADARLingua Croatica & Hrvatska matica iseljenikaVrijeme odvijanja: 24. srpnja - 13. kolovoza / za osobe iznad 16 godina5. MALA Å KOLA HRVATSKOG JEZIKA I KULTURE, NOVI VINODOLSKIHrvatska matica iseljenika & Crveni križ grada ZagrebaVrijeme odvijanja: 18. â€" 29. srpnja / djeca 9 â€" 14 godina Za sve podrobnije upute i informacije, javite se: HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA, Trg Stjepana Radića 3, 10 000 Zagreb, tel: 385 1 61 15 116, fax: 385 1 61 11 522, e-mail: melita@matis.hr ,lada@matis.hr , http://www.matis.hr   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 23 Apr 2005 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5841/1/E-Beverly-Hills-Lingual-Institute---Croatian.html  Beverly Hills Lingual Institute - CroatianPrograms / Croatian Classes Beverly Hills Lingual Institute - Croatian 439 North Canon Drive, Suite 207Beverly Hills, CA 90210(310) 858-0717 "The Beverly Hills Lingual Institute is the premier Croatian language school inLos Angeles offering a convenient schedule of Croatian classes taught by highly educated native speakers. University texts; new facility; best location; small classes; best value." op-edCheck on your own. This is their commercial. Nenad BachThe Beverly Hills Lingual Institute is the premier Croatian language school in Los Angeles, offering Los Angeles Croatian classes for all levels of L.A. Croatian students. The Croatian courses are taught at our new facility in the beautiful Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills at a cost of $275 per eight-week term. We take pride in offering L.A.’s premier Croatian instruction using highly educated native-speaking Croatian teachers and university texts. Croatian language tutors are also available for private instruction and corporate programs. When you want to learn Croatian in Los Angeles, the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute could be your choice. Current Schedule of Croatian Classes We offer as comprehensive a schedule of Los Angeles Croatian classes as possible. The levels of classes scheduled reflect our current students’ needs and the anticipated requirements of new students. We will add any needed level of Croatian classes to our current schedule when we can match at least three students at the same level with an available teacher and classroom. All classes meet once a week for 90 minutes during an eight-week term. Below are the currently scheduled classes. New Year 2005(1/10/05 - 3/03/05) Spring I 2005(3/07/05 - 4/28/05)http://members.aol.com/BHLingual/Pages/Croatian_v1.htm   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 26 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5843/1/S-CLASES-DE-IDIOMA-INGLES.html  CLASES DE IDIOMA INGLESen : Centro Croata - Buenos AiresLugones 4936, Capital.Dictadas por el profesor de Inglésde origen croata Dean Ermano VivodaSi Usted sabe Inglés y hace mucho no lo practica o necesita ejercitarlo para viajar o simplemente quiere ampliar sus horizontes culturales, ésta es su oportunidad…Si Usted no sabe Inglés, no lo dude, ésta es su oportunidad…Si tiene dudas al respecto, no dude …Comuníquese al tel. 4566-3166 o al15-4198-9422Hope to hear from you soon.Dean.deanghi@fibertel.com.ar  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5842/1/E-Uci-Hrvatski-kod-mene.html  Intermediate level informal conversation group will meet once a week Uci Hrvatski kod mene !Intermediate level informal conversation group will meet once a week at my East Village apartment to speak, and be corrected by a native speaker/ teacher who willalso lend us further skills in grammar, etc.Beginning in April, we will meet once a week in the evening or sunday afternoon. The cost will be very reasonable, and dependent upon participation.If at all interested, please respond to Natalie Rodic:brokenopenheart@yahoo.com . Or 917.495.8612. Tell me your level of speaking, and schedule preference.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5844/1/E-Someone-who-might-want-to-practice-Croatian-with-me.html  Looking for someone who might want to practiceCroatian with me Hi! my name is Norah Howe and i just moved to new york city (the bronx) and i am looking for someone who might want to practice Croatian with me. i got your e-mail address off of crolinks.com . . . anyway, i have been to Croatia over 10 times and i think it is the most beautiful country in the world! i would love to learn more about the country and the language. if you wouldn't mind getting together occasionally for coffee or something and practicing Croatian please write me!puno hvala,norahzednasam@yahoo.com   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5846/1/H-COMPUTERS-IN-EDUCATION---MIPRO-May-2005.html  COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION  CALL FOR PAPERS28th INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MIPROMay 30 - June 3, 2005CONFERENCE ONCOMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (CE)Grand Hotel Adriatic Convention Centre, Opatija,  Adriatic Coast, Croatia MIPRO Croatian Association, IEEE Croatia Section, University of Zagreb and Univesity of Rijeka will organize the conference. The conference is supported by Ministry of Science, Education and Sports and Ministry of Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development of the Republic of Croatia. The conference is a traditional forum for scientists and practitioners in the merging area of telecommunications and informatics. Official languages are English and Croatian. Opatija, often called the Nice of the Adriatic, is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Croatia and a place with the longest tourist tradition on the eastern part of Adriatic coast. Opatija is so attractive that at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries it was visited by the most prominent personalities: Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, A. P. Čehov, James Joyce, Isidora Duncan, Beniamino Gigli, Primo Carnera, Emperor Franz Joseph, German Emperor Wilhelm II, Swedish Royal Couple Oscar and Sophia, King Georg of Greece.The offer includes 20-odd hotels, a large number of catering establishments, sports and recreational facilities.For more details please look at http://www.opatija.hr/ andwww.opatija-tourism.hr/. IMPORTANT DATES Abstract submission December 3,.2004 Full-paper submission January 28, 2005 Final acceptance notification March 18, 2005 Camera ready submission March 31, 2005 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PAPERSINSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PAPERSMore information on http://www.mipro.hr/ece.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 28 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5845/1/H-Fulbright-u-Hrvatskoj---rok-5-Studeni-2005.html  Fulbright u Hrvatskoj - rok 5 Studeni 2005Dragi NenadeAko znas nekog tko se bavi informatikom na fakultetu kod vas u SAD, a rado bi dosao u Hrvatsku na Fulbright molim te da mu proslijedis ovo pismo i da nas spojis. Ja inace radim na Ekonomskom fakultetu u Rijeci i predajem informaticke kolegije za ekonomiste.Puno pozdrava Marinamarinacs@efri.hrSubject: Iskaz interesa za prihvat stipendista iz SAD-a (program FULBRIGHT)Poštovani,Pokrovitelji Fulbrightovog programa u Hrvatskoj, Ministarstvo znanosti, obrazovanja i športa i Veleposlanstvo Sjedinjenih Americkih Država pozivaju vas na iskaz interesa za prihvat americkih profesora/istraživaca koji ce u Hrvatskoj boraviti u akademskoj godini 2006-07.Ukoliko je vaša ustanova zainteresirana za primitak americkog profesora ili istraživaca molimo Vas da ispunite obrazac "Zahtjev za dodjeljivanje stipendista Fulbrightovog programa" (http://www.cies.org/fulbrightagency.htm) - "U.S. Scholar Awards Catalog Forms 2006-07" i onda "New Award Form"). Temeljem iskaza interesa bit ce izraden natjecaj programa Fulbright za državljane SAD-a. Predlažemo da potaknete nekog od vaših kolega u Sjedinjenim Americkim Državama koji ima profil strucnjaka kakvoga tražite da se javi na natjecaj za Fulbrightov program koji ce biti raspisan u SAD-u u razdoblju od 1. ožujka do 1. kolovoza 2005. Zahtjevi ce predstavljati formalno prihvacanje obveze da vaša ustanova primi i pruži akademsku podršku americkim stipendistima. Prihvatna ustanova nema financijskih obveza prema stipendistima. Rok za slanje ispunjenih obrazaca (elektronski i jedan primjerak poštom) je 5. studenoga 2004. na jednu od sljedecih adresa:Ministarstvo znanosti, obrazovanja i športa Americko veleposlanstvoMarija Crnic                             Aleksandra BrlekStrossmayerov trg 4, Zagreb     Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 ZagrebTel: 459-4353 Faks: 481-9331 Tel: 661-2243 Faks: 665-8904marija.crnic@mzos.hr               brleks@state.gov S poštovanjem,Loredana Maravicnacelnica Odjela za europske integracije Head of Department for European IntegrationsMinistarstvo znanosti, obrazovanja i športa/Ministry of Science, Education and SportsTrg hrvatskih velikana 6, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska/CroatiaTel. +385 1 459 44 55 Fax: +385 1 481 93 31loredana.maravic@mzos.hr    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 23 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5853/1/E-Ana-Vidovic-Giving-a-Master-Class-in-Guitar.html  Ana Vidovic Giving a Master Class in Guitar www.AnaVidovic.com Hi Everyone!Ana will be giving a masterclass in ohio on nov 20 if you are interested please contact me at lubabooking@hotmail.com There are only a few spaces left ......Thank you, Suzanne443 691 3484Luba Management ana@anavidovic.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5852/1/E-Adult-Croatian-classes-in-New-York.html  Adult Croatian classes in New YorkAdult Croatian classes will be offered at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church starting, Thursday October 7, 2004 at 6:00pm. The class will be for beginners. There will be a total of 10 classes from 10/7/04 to 12/16/04. The classes will be held every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, which is located at 502 W. 41st Street, New York, NY 10036 (btw. 10th & 11th Ave.). The fee is $200.00 for the semester.If you are interested in attending, please contact me at 516-698-7440.Thank you,Anita Skara   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5849/1/E-Miroslav-Volf-Croatian-Theologian-Lecture-at-Georgetown.html  Miroslav Volf, Croatian Theologian, Lecture at GeorgetownThe following appears in today's Hoya, the student newspaper of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and summarizes a lecture given by noted theologian Miroslav Volf. John Peter Kraljic. Esq.Croatian Theologian Calls For Empathy to Victims of WarBy Leonora StevensHoya Staff WriterFriday, October 8, 2004; Page A5Pasha Chandra/The HoyaMiroslav Volf, a theology professor at Yale University Divinity School and a former Yugoslav prisoner, spoke on compassion as part of the Pacem in Terris series Tuesday in the ICC Auditorium.After speaking of the traumatic aftermath of his abuse in a Yugoslavian prison, Miroslav Volf, professor of Systematic Theology at Yale University Divinity School, urged audience members to accept and move on from painful memories of the past in ICC Auditorium Tuesday.Volf, the second speaker in the Pacem in Terris lecture series, discussed the need to embrace painful memories in light of his own experiences being interrogated by the Yugoslavian government in 1984."I can see myself as someone who has been terrorized," Volf said. "Or as someone who has been delivered by God and given a new life."Volf discussed how memory can serve as a shield against evil, generating solidarity among victims while also remarking on how memories of the horrors of the past can help generate resistance against the horrors of the present."To struggle against evil," Volf said, "We must empathize with its victims."He also remarked on memory's ability to create a false sense of identity. Referring to the conflict in Bosnia rooted in a hatred over memories of past wrongs, Volf pointed out how memory can prod victims into violence instead of spurring them to fight for justice."We need to help memory become a bridge between enemies instead of a ravine separating them," Volf said.Volf described the degree of freedom we have in regard to our memories and offered the suggestion that if salvation lies in the memory of wrongs committed, it is not the memories themselves but what we do with them that is important."We are not shaped by memories," Volf said. "We ourselves shape the memories that shape us."Volf frequently referred to quotes by Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel, as he discussed the need of victims to speak out about their suffering in order to achieve personal healing.He also touched on the notorious unreliability of memories and the fact that victims are certainly no exception to the rule.Volf reflected on how his memory of the brutality of the Yugoslavian officers who terrorized him has grown over time. Although the facts remain the same, he said he has tended to portray them as larger villains than he knew they were, which in turn has resulted in doing them an injustice."Truthful memory, not just memory, is necessary to salvation," Volf said.Volf said that indifference to the suffering of others is also a problem for those who have experienced significant suffering. He also said those who have suffered are prone to suffering again, either as victim or as perpetrator."As they seek to protect themselves, victims are not immune from wrongdoing," Volf said. "Perpetrators are often recruited among martyrs."A native of Croatia and an internationally respected theologian, Volf regularly teaches in Central and Eastern Europe and has been involved in international ecumenical dialogues with organizations including the Vatican Council for Promotion of Christian Unity.The Pacem in Terris lecture series commemorates Pope John XXIII's 1963 Papal Encyclical.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5847/1/E-Study-in-Croatia-in-English---College-of-Management.html  American College of Management and TechnologyDear Sir,My name is Drazenka Franic and I work for the American College of Management and Technology. Mrs Katarina Deletis has recommended that I notify you of my visit. Attached please find an announcement in both English and Croatian about my visit to the Croatian church in Astoria.Best regards,Drazenka FranicMarketing & College RelationsTel: +385 20 435-555Fax: +385 20 435-577U nedjelju 17. listopada, 2004. godine u Hrvatsku zajednicu, Most Precious Blood Church, Astoria, NY, dolazi predstavnik American College of Management and Technology iz Dubrovniku, Draženka Franic. Gospoda Franic ce upoznati hrvatsku mladež s mogucnostima studiranja na engleskom jeziku u Dubrovniku i stjecanja americke i hrvatske diplome. American College of Management and Technology je odjel Rochester Institute of Technology iz Rochestera poznatog kao RIT. Americki college postoji u Dubrovniku vec gotovo citavo desetljece. Zbog toga, buduci studenti i roditelji ne propustite prigodu izravno se upoznati sa programom studija u nedjelju 17. listopada u 12:00 sati u prostorijama Hrvatske Crkve u Astoriji! On Sunday, October 17, 2004, a representative of the American College of Management and Technology from Dubrovnik, Croatia, Mrs. Draženka Franic, will be visiting the Croatian Community of the Most Precious Blood Church in Astoria, NY. Mrs. Franic will introduce the Croatian youth with the possibilities of getting a college education in English in Dubrovnik and earning both a Croatian and an American degree. The American College of Management and Technology (ACMT) is a division of the Rochester Institute of Technology from Rochester, NY, more popularly known as RIT. ACMT has been in Dubrovnik for almost a decade. For this reason, future students and parents as well should not miss this unique opportunity to find out more about the program of study offered at ACMT on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at noon in the hall of the Croatian Church in Astoria.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5851/1/E-First-Croatian-search-engine-was-launched-today.html  First Croatian search engine was launched todayFirst Croatian search engine was launched today. Pogodak.hr is the unique search engine for Croatian cyberspace and it is primarily developed for Croatian Internet users. The main aim of this search engine is to provide quality search of Croatian Internet space to users. The search engine home page looks like Google's home page. In addition, it offers Croatian cyberspace search. There are over three million Croatian documents in the database, and the technology is based on the most up-to-date search algorithms in the world. The search engine is developed in Java and it uses the same technology as the best search engine in Slovenia, Najdi si. The data will be updated faster compared to the other search engines. The indexes of the Croatian web sites will be updated weekly, and the most important ones every day. Http://www.pogodak.hr Source: http://www.metamorphosis.org.mk/eng_vesti_detal.asp?id=194CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 20 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5850/1/E-Study-Medicine-in-English-in-Croatia-Europe.html  Study Medicine in English in Croatia, Europe ! Medical Studies in English- press releaseTo whom it may Concern,I am writing with regards of promotion of Medical School in Zagreb, Croatia. In the attachment I am sending you press release regarding our school.Sincerely,Mihaela JakovacInternational Admissions OfficerUniversity of Zagreb MEDICAL STUDIES IN ENGLISHStudy Medicine in English in Croatia, Europe !University of Zagreb Medical School announces enrollment in its 2005/2006 MD Program in English! In the academic year 2003 University of Zagreb Medical School introduced a new 12-semester/8 semester (6/4-year) Medical Doctor Study program in English. This program is, besides being entirely instructed in English, designed so as to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards with its internationally accredited exams. The oldest University in the South-East Europe (dating from 1669), the University of Zagreb is the most distinguished institution of higher learning in this region. Its Medical School, founded in 1917, has a long tradition of educating foreign students - so far more than 700 foreign citizens have earned their medical degree in Zagreb. Croatian capital is a peaceful and picturesque city of 800,000 located in the heart of Europe, only 180 km from the Adriatic Sea and its magnificent resorts and beaches, and 350 km from both Vienna and Budapest.Candidates for the 6-year program are expected to have graduated from a four-year high school, to have a good knowledge of English and solid basic knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The cost of an academic year is 7,000 Euro (approx. 8.500 US$) if paid at once, or 7.200 Euro (8.750 US$) prior to the beginning of each semester. From academic year 2005/2006, we also offer an 8-semester (4-year) Medical Doctor Study program in English. The eligible candidates applying for this program are the ones who have already graduated from medical college. The tuition fee for 4-years program is 5.000 Euro (approx. 6.330 USD) if paid at once or 5.200 Euro (approx. 6.580 USD) prior to the beginning of each semester.Closing date for applications is July 1, 2005. Candidates who already graduated from or studied at the University level may be exempted from the entrance examination.For further details about the study, visit our web pages (www.mef.hr/mse   ) or contact our student office:Mihaela Jakovac, BA University of Zagreb Medical SchoolMedical Studies in English,Šalata 3, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaPhone: + 385 1 4590 268; Fax: + 385 1 4566 711E-mail: mjakovac@mef.hr ;dmedan@mef.hr ; mse@mef.hr   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 20 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5848/1/E-Archaeological-Tours-in-Croatia.html  Archaeological Tours in CroatiaDear All,Since we discussed the problem of tourists overwhelming Dubrovnik withoutmuch profit going to the population, here is a nicer way of seeing otherinteresting sites in Croatia from the 2005 schedule of the ArchaeologicalInstitute of America Tours : Luxury Small-Ship Voyages: Dalmatia's Historic Cities and GloriousIslands Aug. 12-23 (12 days)www.archaeological.org   Dalmatia's Historic Cities and Glorious Islands   Tour Leader: Dr. James Wiseman Dates: August 12 - 23, 2005 (12 days) Price: $6,595 and higher, plus airfare.  Download tour brochureRegards,Hilda   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 20 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5854/1/E-Adult-Croatian-classes-will-be-offered.html  Adult Croatian ClassesAdult Croatian classes will be offered at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church starting, Thursday October 7, 2004 at 6:00pm. The class will be for beginners. There will be a total of 10 classes from 10/7/04 to 12/16/04. The classes will be held every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, which is located at 502 W. 41st Street, New York, NY 10036 (btw. 10th & 11th Ave.). The fee is $200.00 for the semester.If you are interested in attending, please contact me at 516-698-7440.Thank you,Anita Skara   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 07 Oct 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5855/1/E-Save-Croatian-Language-at-University-of-Toronto.html  Save Croatian Language at University of TorontoURGENT!Dragi studenti--i bivsi studenti,I trust that all of you are doing well. I just wanted to let you knowthat the Croatian language program at the University of Toronto is indire need of financial help. The program has a significant number ofstudents studying the Croatian language but it requires a cash infusionby the end of this week in order to continue. There are severeconsequences for University of Toronto students if courses are cut. Upper year students who thought that they could pursue a degree inCroatian will be unable to do so and may not graduate on time.The program needs $10,000 per year in order to survive. Half of thathas been raised thus far.I am more than thankful for the past generous support given by membersof the of Canadian-Croatian community and other South Slavic communities. Iappreciate everyone's efforts to save this worthwhile program.Outside of the homeland, there are only three dedicated university programsto the study of Croatian. We cannot afford to lose this program at the University of Toronto. If you can, please make a donation to this worthwhile cause. If youcan only give $10, that's fine - every donation is important.Checks may be sent to:Croatian LanguageDepartment of Slavic LanguagesUniversity of Toronto121 St. Joseph StreetToronto, OntarioM5S 1J4Checks should be made out to "University of Toronto CroatianLanguage". A tax receipt will be issued for your contribution.As the decision will be made by this Friday, it is important to sendyour donation right away. Please also email me and inform me of yourdonation and the amount of your donation, in order to ensurethat your pledge will be recorded, just in case your cheque does notarrive by this Friday. If you have any questions, do not hesitate tocontact me directly at: rbogert@chass.utoronto.ca NIKAD SE NEMOJ ZAMORITI U DAVANJU ALMI MATER I MATERINSKOM JEZIKU!Prof. Ralph Bogert416-222-3569  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 21 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5857/1/E-Isolated-Croatian-island-gets-teacher-for-its-only-pupil.html  Isolated Croatian island gets teacher for its only pupil Eugene Brcic (AP)Zagreb, September 8 Only one day into school and Armando Smiricic Runka is already the teacher's pet. Little wonder, as he is the only pupil in his class on Premuda - a mid-Adriatic island of just 52 mostly aging residents. But that has not deterred the government from ensuring that a teacher from the mainland, more than 32 nautical miles away, arrives daily to teach 7-year-old Armando the ABC's of life. School started across Croatia on Tuesday."Armando is great," 28-year-old Iva Maras told HRTL television Wednesday. "He's open and very communicative.""I've never had such an experience, nor did I ever imagine being in such a situation, but this is what I am trained to do and I'm sure I'll find my way," said Maras, who had never been to Premuda before she took the teaching assignment.Unlike countless others, who moved from Croatia's remote islands to the cities, Armando's mother was bent on staying on Premuda, a cedar-dotted haven on 9.2 square kilometers (3.55 square miles). Her family had lived there for generations and her husband, Joachim, is a fisherman, reliant on the rich catch in local waters. "Nobody believed it was possible, but I began sending letters to various addresses a year ago, from local officials to the Minister for Education," Jagoda said on HRTL."Everybody tried to dissuade me, but I didn't give up and I was determined to barge my head through a wall for this." The government, which has been eager to stem the flow of people from hundreds of islands along its shores through various other projects, came to the call.http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_994649,00050003.htm letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 08 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5856/1/E-One-teacher-one-pupil.html  One teacher, one pupilArmando Smircic-Runka, 7, the only pupil in his class on a mid-Adriatic island of Premuda sits outside the school. (Jure Miskovic, AP) Zagreb, Croatia - Only one day into school and Armando Smiricic Runka is already the teacher's pet. Little wonder, as he is the only pupil in his class on Premuda - a mid-Adriatic island of just 52 mostly ageing residents. But that has not deterred the government from ensuring that a teacher from the mainland, more than 32 nautical miles away, arrives daily to teach seven-year-old Armando the ABC's of life. School started across Croatia on Tuesday. "Armando is great," 28-year-old Iva Maras told HRTL television on Wednesday. "He's open and very communicative." "I've never had such an experience, nor did I ever imagine being in such a situation, but this is what I am trained to do and I'm sure I'll find my way," said Maras, who had never been to Premuda before she took the teaching assignment. Unlike countless others, who moved from Croatia's remote islands to the cities, Armando's mother was bent on staying on Premuda, a cedar-dotted haven on 9.2 square kilometres. Her family had lived there for generations and her husband, Joachim, is a fisherman, reliant on the rich catch in local waters."Nobody believed it was possible, but I began sending letters to various addresses a year ago, from local officials to the minister for education," Jagoda said on HRTL. "Everybody tried to dissuade me, but I didn't give up and I was determined to barge my head through a wall for this." The government, which has been eager to stem the flow of people from hundreds of islands along its shores through various other projects, came to the call. Officials pledged 100 000 kuna (US$16 390 ) to renovate the island's elementary school, which has been closed for the past 14 years. "I did all I could to help, but I must admit I didn't think it would all turn out the way we hoped," Branko Matulina, the headmaster of schools in the archipelago, told HRTL. "I'm really surprised and glad it worked out now and that Armando and his family don't have to leave their homes." Matulina was not immediately reachable by phone, while the Smiricic Runka's number was not listed. http://www.news24.com/News24/Backpage/Offbeat/0,,2-1343-1347_1585836,00.html  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 08 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5858/1/H-HRVATSKI-LJETNI-KAMP-Astoria-New-York.html  HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA ORGANIZIRAHRVATSKI LJETNI KAMP ZA DJECU I MLADEDjeca od 4 godine pa do 18 godina(hrvatske narodne djecje igre, pjevanje pjesama, ucenje folklora, izrada kostima, postavljanje izlozbi, izrada novina, cestitki, kako napraviti jednu predstavu i jos mnogo zanimljivih stvari za nasu djecu i mlade)Most Precious Blood School Cafeterija32-23 36th street; Astoria, Ny 1110626. kolovoza - 4. rujnaPocetak u cetvrtak 26. kolovoza u 9,30 – 1,30 PMsusret sa roditeljima i zajednicko planiranje$ 40 za jedno dijete; $ 70 za dva djeteta trece dijete ne placaIz Hrvatske nam dolaze cetiri uciteljice koje ce raditi sa nasom djecom i mladima. Za dodatne informacije i prijavu nazovite ured Hrvatske katolicke misije u Astoriji 718 726 7937.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 23 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5859/1/E-Memorial-grad-earns-Petrovic-Scholarship.html  Memorial grad earns Petrovic ScholarshipClass of 2004 val gets award in memory of former Nets great killed in car crashBarbara sort of mirrors what Drazen embodied. She has a great respect for her Croatian heritage.Op-edHow sensitive and kind and profound have been New Jersey Nets for not letting the name of late Drazen Petrovic be forgotten. It would be nice, to say the least, that we as a Croatian community, or/and government recognize that in a public way. There are many ways and one doesn't exclude the other. Let's say that for one game of the season that is not selling well, we buy the rest of the unsold tickets and invite all our friends to attend the game with us. They may play some videos of Drazen in the half time ? Establish CROWN's "Honorary Croatian Award" and honor Mr. Dan McNeal?What do you think? Let me know !Nenad BachEditor in ChiefLetters@CroatianWorld.net Jim HagueReporter staff writer 08/22/2004  Barbara Korda recipient of the Drazen Petrovic Memorial ScholarshipSCHOLARSHIP AWARD - West New York resident Barbara Korda was named the recent recipient of the Drazen Petrovic Memorial Scholarship, in memory of the former New Jersey Nets All-Star, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1993.While she was growing up in her native Croatia, Barbara Korda said that it was only natural to know who Drazen Petrovic was. "He's a legend in our country," Korda said of Petrovic, the former New Jersey Nets All-Star guard who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in June, 1993. "Everyone knows who he is. I knew that he was a pretty big basketball star who did a lot of nice things for people." Korda also knew that the Nets had established a $10,000 scholarship in the memory of Petrovic. The Drazen Petrovic Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to Croatian-American students who have graduated from New Jersey high schools and plan to attend four-year accredited colleges in the United States. The Nets established the scholarship as a lasting memorial to Petrovic after he lost his life in Germany. The scholarship, payable over four years, is awarded annually to a deserving Croatian-American student who exhibits the same work ethic and will to succeed that made Petrovic such an intense competitor and unique symbol of Croatianspirit and pride."Of course, being Croatian, I knew of the scholarship," said Korda, who came to the United States and West New York six years ago, with the pursuit of a quality education in mind. "I knew of the scholarship, but I was reminded by the guidance counselors in school. I knew I had the credentials, but I figured it was the whole state of New Jersey and that's pretty big. I knew I had a chance to be a good candidate." That's because Korda graduated from Memorial High School last June as the premier student in her graduating class. The valedictorian out of a class of 340 students, Korda already declared her intentions to attend Stevens Tech and study chemical engineering in the fall. Korda decided that she had nothing to lose and applied for the scholarship. She soon received a letter from the Nets and Devils Foundation, the group overseeing the selection process, that she was among six finalists for the scholarship. "When I got the letter that I was a finalist, I was in shock," Korda said. "I couldn't believe it." Korda was then asked to attend an exclusive interviewing session with the members of the Petrovic Scholarship committee. "I thought the interview went great," Korda said. "She's a wonderful young woman," said Dan McNeal, the programming grants manager for the Nets and Devils Foundation. "First and foremost, you could see right away that she was a remarkable student. For her to be able to come here to the United States and to be able to speak as well as she does is remarkable. Then, everything she has been able to attain in her academics. It's quite an accomplishment." McNeal, who served on the four-member selection committee, was impressed with Korda's presentation in the interview process. "She had a good idea of what she wanted to do with her life and her education," McNeal said. "You could tell that she had a very bright future ahead of her. That's what the Petrovic Scholarship is all about, to remember the life of Drazen Petrovic and what he was able to accomplish. Barbara sort of mirrors what Drazen embodied. She has a great respect for her Croatian heritage." With that, the foundation presented Korda with the scholarship that will help defray the costs of her Stevens Tech education over the next four years. "When Mr. McNeal called me and told me that I got it, I was so excited," Korda said. "I asked him if he had called the right number. It's going to be a big help for me in going to college. My father is not working right now and my mother is working for a medical insurance company, so it will come in handy. It's such an honor for me to receive the scholarship." While there might be similarities in the personalities of the late Petrovic and young Korda, there is one major difference. "I don't exactly play basketball," Korda said. "At least I'm tall, so I have that. And I like to watch basketball. The interviewers all asked me the same question, whether I played." But she does have an appreciation for what Petrovic meant to the Croatian community and finally to the Nets. "From what I hear, he was a great guy," Korda said of Petrovic. "Unfortunately, I never got the chance to meet him or see him play, but I'm definitely grateful for what he did for everyone." Korda said that she hopes to become a doctor some day. "I'm majoring in chemical engineering with the dream of becoming a doctor," Korda said. "Everyone takes the biology path to get to medical school. That's old. I'm going this way. I can't wait to start school. It's going to be a big thrill." Korda vividly recalls coming to the United States six years ago. "I was excited, nervous, anxious, all of that," Korda said. "My family came here out of the blue. We didn't have family here. They came here to give me and my sister [Tjasa, a student at St. Peter's College] a better education." And is she appreciative? "You don't have to remind me," Korda said. "My parents tell me every day that they came to this country for me. But I'm happy we did." ©The Hudson Reporter 2004 http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12740640&BRD=1291&PAG=461&dept_id=523591&rfi=6   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 22 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5860/1/E-Study-Abroad-Opportunities-in-Croatia.html  Summer Study Abroad Opportunities in Croatiahttp://www.studyabroad.com/content/portals/Croatia_port.html APLO - language center Overview: We provide Croatian language courses for Foreigners as well as school accommodation. Also, we offer excursions, guided tours and assistance for all students. Click here for more program info   Click to send E-mail to:     Fairleigh Dickinson University Overview: Take advantage of this new and exciting program! Design your own research project while enhancing your travel experiences, Learn more about other cultures Receive faculty guidance as you travel, Analyze... Click here for more program info   Click to send E-mail to:     Florida State University Overview: Thirty years ago in coastal Dubrovnik, an ancient walled town on the Adriatic Sea, Florida State University established an educational linkage with Yugoslavia. The link grew into a nine-university consortium... Click here for more program info   Click to send E-mail to:     Northwestern University Slavic Department Overview: Northwestern University offers qualified US students the opportunity to study in beautiful Dubrovnik and Split in courses that could not be offered in the US and that will include excursions... Click here for more program info   Click to send E-mail to:     Rutgers University -Study Abroad Overview: Spend three weeks this summer in Croatia participating in a unique program of activism and advocacy. Work alongside Croatian students to earn 4 credits learning to organize groups for social... Click here for more program info   Click to send E-mail to:     State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh Overview: Croatian Language course at Zagreb University. Culture and Society of Croatia and Environs (ANT309) through SUNY College at Plattsburgh during 5-week stay in Croatias capital, Zagreb. Click here for more program info   Click to send E-mail to: international@plattsburgh.edu     More to comeWe are continuously developing our database of study abroad programs. Listings are being added and updated daily. Please bookmark this site and checkback to monitor our progress. If you know of programs that we should list, pleasesubmit them to us. This page last updated: 08/09/2004 For Program Information Please Contact the Program Sponsor Directly.Comments regarding studyabroad.com may be sent towebmaster@studyabroad.com General Inquiries Sent to this Address will be forwarded to a Distribution list read by various study abroad/language school program administrators. You may also post inquiries to the studyabroad.comDiscussion Boards.    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 08 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5861/1/E-Top-500-World-Universities--Ranking-Criteria.html Top 500 World Universities         Rank Institution Country Overall Score Score on Nobel Score on HiCi Score on N&S Score on SCI Score Per Faculty     1 Harvard USA 100 100 100 100 100 68.7     2 Stanford USA 83.5 76.2 88.2 73.8 72.2 80.5     3 California Inst Tech   USA 76.3 72.9 68.0 64.1 52.0 100     4 Univ California - Berkeley  USA 74.0 75.0 70.3 76.1 72.8 51.8     5 Univ Cambridge  UK 73.4 91.1 58.0 56.4 69.3 68.7     6 Massachusetts Inst Tech USA 70.6 79.4 67.3 66.3 63.9 53.5     7 Princeton USA 62.5 60.5 60.7 51.9 47.0 72.4     8 Yale USA 61.1 49.2 57.1 58.1 63.5 58.2     9 Univ Oxford  UK 59.5 53.3 45.9 57.2 66.2 55.6     10 Columbia USA 59.1 64.5 49.2 50.9 68.5 43.4     11 Univ Chicago USA 57.0 87.1 43.5 45.3 54.2 36.6     12 Cornell USA 56.9 57.3 57.1 46.0 66.6 39.2     13 Univ California - San Francisco   USA 55.3 41.6 57.1 60.1 60.9 39.2     14 Univ California - San Diego  USA 54.4 14.2 58.0 59.8 67.5 55.2     15 Univ California - Los Angeles   USA 53.8 37.3 58.0 48.0 78.0 30.3     16 Univ Washington - Seattle USA 50.3 34.4 57.1 46.6 76.7 20.5     17 Imperial Coll Sci Tech Med UK 50.1 42.2 41.0 37.4 66.9 46.9     18 Univ Pennsylvania USA 50.0 39.8 41.0 43.1 71.4 38.5     19 Tokyo Univ Japan 49.4 18.3 22.9 52.6 91.1 46.2     20 Univ Coll London   UK 48.9 28.5 45.9 42.0 66.8 45.8     21 Univ Michigan - Ann Arbor USA 48.8 21.4 61.5 45.7 75.9 23.8     22 Washington Univ - St. Louis  USA 47.8 30.5 41.0 43.1 54.7 54.3     23 Univ Toronto Canada 45.8 21.7 32.4 41.1 76.3 42.9     24 Johns Hopkins Univ  USA 45.7 21.8 50.2 53.3 72.0 16.6     25 Swiss Fed Inst Tech - Zurich  Switzerland 45.6 39.9 34.0 44.8 51.9 42.7     26 Univ California - Santa Barbara  USA 45.3 32.7 47.0 40.3 42.5 49.4     27 Univ Wisconsin - Madison  USA 45.0 24.6 50.2 47.4 68.0 20.4     28 Rockefeller Univ  USA 44.8 64.0 32.4 44.1 27.2 41.9     29 Northwestern Univ   USA 44.4 21.4 48.1 36.7 56.1 45.4     30 Kyoto Univ   Japan 43.6 24.7 27.1 35.8 75.5 40.8     31 Univ Colorado - Boulder  USA 40.9 33.0 42.3 37.0 46.8 32.3     32 Vanderbilt Univ USA 40.4 33.4 35.5 20.8 48.7 50.9     32 Duke Univ   USA 40.4 0.0 42.3 44.6 60.8 41.6     34 Univ Texas Southwestern Med Center USA 39.5 41.4 29.0 40.6 40.5 33.5     35 Univ British Columbia Canada 38.2 21.4 30.8 31.8 59.1 35.8     36 Univ California - Davis  USA 38.1 0.0 52.3 34.6 65.1 26.4     37 Univ Minnesota - Twin Cities USA 37.8 0.0 54.3 36.4 71.1 15.1     38 Rutgers State Univ - New Brunswick USA 37.2 22.5 34.0 35.4 47.2 34.8     39 Karolinska Inst Stockholm  Sweden 36.8 30.9 34.0 23.1 49.6 34.4     40 Pennsylvania State Univ - Univ Park  USA 36.5 0.0 54.3 39.0 59.1 18.5     40 Univ Utrecht Netherland 36.5 23.6 27.1 28.2 57.6 34.2     40 Univ Southern California USA 36.5 30.2 37.0 23.4 53.0 27.0     43 Univ Edinburgh  UK 36.0 18.9 29.0 37.9 49.1 33.7     44 Univ California - Irvine  USA 35.9 27.6 29.0 27.6 45.0 38.8     45 Univ Illinois - Urbana Champaign USA 35.2 20.1 35.5 34.1 58.5 16.8     45 Univ Zurich   Switzerland 35.2 30.2 20.5 32.4 48.7 33.0     47 Univ Texas - Austin  USA 35.0 18.9 45.9 31.8 51.7 15.7     48 Univ Munich Germany 34.1 23.2 14.5 33.5 56.7 32.0     49 Brown Univ USA 33.9 15.3 29.0 28.5 40.8 45.1     50 Australian Natl Univ Australia 33.9 14.2 44.7 25.6 42.4 31.7     Rank Institution Country Overall Score Score on Nobel Score on HiCi Score on N&S Score on SCI Score Per Faculty 51 Case Western Reserve Univ USA 33.2 12.9 22.9 24.8 46.3 48.3   52 Univ North Carolina - Chapel Hill USA 33.1 0.0 34.0 34.0 60.0 27.0   53 Osaka Univ   Japan 33.0 0.0 20.5 31.4 71.8 30.9   53 Univ Pittsburgh USA 33.0 0.0 37.0 26.8 65.1 25.5   55 Univ Arizona  USA 32.7 0.0 35.5 37.9 55.9 23.8   55 Univ Bristol  UK 32.7 20.2 32.4 21.2 48.6 30.6   55 New York Univ  USA 32.7 15.9 37.0 35.4 51.9 12.6   58 Univ Heidelberg Germany 32.2 31.4 17.8 21.4 49.9 30.1   59 Uppsala Univ Sweden 32.1 34.4 0.0 33.1 52.8 30.1   60 Tech Univ Munich Germany 31.3 26.7 22.9 20.1 47.5 29.3   61 Rice Univ USA 31.2 24.8 17.8 24.3 28.0 51.1   61 Carnegie Mellon Univ USA 31.2 33.4 20.5 18.6 38.1 35.1   63 Univ Oslo  Norway 31.1 37.7 20.5 16.5 41.6 29.1   64 Tohoku Univ   Japan 30.5 0.0 17.8 26.8 69.7 28.6   65 Univ Paris 06 France 30.3 20.3 14.5 23.6 55.2 28.4   65 Univ Copenhagen Denmark 30.3 31.4 14.5 19.9 47.7 28.4   67 Univ Virginia  USA 30.0 0.0 38.4 23.0 52.5 26.4   68 Nagoya Univ  Japan 29.7 18.3 14.5 22.4 55.8 27.8   68 Univ Sheffield  UK 29.7 15.9 20.5 28.7 45.9 27.8   70 Univ Roma - La Sapienza Italy 29.6 17.5 14.5 23.1 55.9 27.7   70 Texas A&M Univ - Coll Station  USA 29.6 0.0 34.0 23.5 53.2 27.7   72 Univ Rochester   USA 29.5 10.0 10.3 25.5 45.8 46.6   72 Univ Paris 11 France 29.5 20.4 22.9 19.5 47.5 27.6   74 Univ Helsinki Finland 29.3 20.2 10.3 23.4 56.0 27.5   75 Univ Maryland - Coll Park USA 29.2 0.0 35.5 31.5 51.4 18.4   75 Univ Florida  USA 29.2 0.0 29.0 23.0 66.0 18.7   75 King's Coll London UK 29.2 25.9 20.5 18.5 44.4 27.3   78 Univ Leiden Netherland 28.9 17.5 22.9 21.3 46.3 27.0   79 McGill Univ Canada 28.4 0.0 25.1 24.0 57.4 26.6   80 Purdue Univ - West Lafayette USA 28.3 18.9 29.0 17.7 50.9 16.0   81 Ohio State Univ - Columbus  USA 28.1 0.0 35.5 23.0 61.8 11.3   81 Univ Utah  USA 28.1 0.0 29.0 30.7 48.1 23.7   83 Tufts Univ   USA 27.9 18.9 17.8 19.3 39.1 35.5   84 Univ Vienna Austria 27.8 17.5 10.3 21.6 54.7 26.0   84 Univ Groningen Netherland 27.8 22.5 14.5 21.1 45.8 26.0   86 McMaster Univ Canada 27.7 21.4 20.5 16.8 45.0 25.9   87 Michigan State Univ  USA 27.5 0.0 37.0 28.5 50.8 12.5   88 Univ California - Riverside  USA 27.3 0.0 30.8 26.2 34.8 36.0   89 Univ Manchester  UK 27.1 21.4 14.5 17.5 48.0 25.4   90 Univ Iowa  USA 27.0 0.0 32.4 24.1 52.9 17.0   91 Univ Gottingen Germany 26.9 22.5 17.8 18.8 41.8 25.2   92 Univ Melbourne Australia 26.8 15.9 14.5 17.0 52.9 25.1   93 Lund Univ  Sweden 26.5 0.0 22.9 20.9 55.3 24.8   94 Hebrew Univ Jerusalem Israel 26.2 0.0 20.5 29.1 48.6 24.6   95 Free Univ Berlin Germany 26.1 24.2 10.3 18.6 44.5 24.4   96 Univ Basel Switzerland 26.0 19.2 20.5 22.6 35.2 24.4   96 Univ Illinois - Chicago  USA 26.0 0.0 32.4 20.4 48.4 20.3   98 Boston Univ  USA 25.9 0.0 29.0 28.0 52.3 11.8   99 North Carolina State Univ - Raleigh USA 25.7 0.0 37.0 19.0 47.0 17.5   99 Univ Ghent Belgium 25.7 17.5 20.5 10.7 47.6 24.1   99 Emory Univ USA 25.7 0.0 30.8 19.3 49.4 20.6  http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/rank-2003.mht letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 05 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5863/1/H-Udruga-americkih-prevoditelja-uvrstila-Hrvatski.html  Jezični parovi hrvatski > engleski i engleski > hrvatski uvršteni u program certifikacije umijeća prevođenja Udruge američkih prevoditelja (ATA)Drage kolegice, dragi kolege!30. srpnja 2004S veseljem vas izvješćujem o prihvaćanju jezičnih parova hrvatski > engleski i engleski > hrvatski u redoviti program certificiranja prevoditelja Udruge američkih prevoditelja (ATA), odlukom upravnog odbora Udruge od 24. srpnja.Pokusni ispit                                       Materijal za pokusne ispite u oba smjera biti će svim članovima ATA-e dostupan već od početka kolovoza, izravno od Udruge, nakon uvrštenja novih podataka u web stranicu ATA-e.Ispit za stjecanje certifikacije            Ovome ispitu mogu pristupiti oni članovi ATA-e koji ispunjavaju određene uvjete. Za polaganje ispita se je potrebno prethodno prijaviti ATA-i, a održavanje ispita za certificiranje u oba smjera početi će nakon 1. siječnja 2005. Valjanost stečene certifikacije treba nadalje održavati stjecanjem bodova za trajno obrazovanje.Ovime su prihvaćene  preporuke inicijative SSLI o isključivom korištenju standardnih aktuelnih imena jezika (bosanski, hrvatski, srpski) u bazama podataka i glasilima ATA-e, te o uklanjanju nestandardnih imena jezika (srpskohrvatski).U okviru inicijative SSLI  pri ATA-i u tijeku je rad na uspostavljanju jezičnih grupa za smjerove srpski < > engleski i bosanski < > engleski.Informacije o ATA-i i njenom programu certificiranja prevoditelja naći ćete na stranicamawww.atanet.org iwww.atanet.org-certification. Informacije o inicijativi SSLI nađite na listi ATA-SSLI, na Yahoo:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ATA-SSLI.Zahvale                                               Izražavam ovdje duboku zahvalnost gospođici Pauli Gordon, pokretačici inicijative SSLI, i gospodinu Davidu Stephensonu, voditelju certificiranja ATA za usporedni jezični smjer hrvatski > engleski, na njihovom požrtvovnom i nesebičnom dvogodišnjem radu oko uvođenja programa. Dugujemo također hvalu svim onim mnogim pojedincima (posebno našim ocjenjivačicama te ATA-inom Odboru za certificiranje), zatim ustanovama koje su pridonijele naporima oko uzdizanja statusa prevoditelja u i iz hrvatskog jezika, te onima koji su nam uputili svoje dobre želje.Uz srdačne osobne pozdrave,Dr. Marijan A. Bošković, voditelj certificiranja ATA za jezični smjer engleski > hrvatski letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 03 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5862/1/E-American-Translators-Association-Adds-Croatian.html  American Translators Association (ATA) AddsCroatian-English-Croatian to Its Translation Certification Program Dear colleagues and friends,Attached is the self-explanatory announcement, in Croatian and English, of the addition of Croatian-into-English and English-into-Croatian language selections to the established translation certification program of the American Translators Association (ATA).ATA, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a member of the Federation Internationale de Traduction, and has over 4,000 members over the world. It is the leading translators association anywhere. Established in the 1960's, ATA has thus far instituted certification in 10 language pairs and 2 single language directions. All language directions are into or from American English. ATA limits itself to the field of translation (its scope does not include interpretation).The last new language or pair introduction into ATA's certification program occurred five years ago.The initiative, the development and the introduction of the Croatian language pair all in the span of just 2 years, an unprecedented event at the ATA.We wish to share these good and exciting news with you. It is our belief that the successful introduction and execution of this program will generate capable and professional translators and generally add to the cultural and educational interchanges between Croatia and the U.S. by:A more visible "placement of Croatia on the world map" Better understanding and knowledge in the U.S. of Croatian language, culture and heritage in general Stimulating the interchanges between professional translators and their organizations in two countries Increased quality of translation in Croatia, and Responding to the expected increasing needs for quality translation as Croatia nears entry into the European Union and NATO associations.In this spirit, we proudly and happily share this moment with you. Please pass on the news, and let us be in touch should you have questions or comments on the program.Sincerely yours,Dr. Marijan A. BoškovicJuly 30, 2004Language Pairs Croatian > English and English > Croatian Added to the American Translators Association (ATA) Certification ProgramDear colleagues,At its meeting on July 24, the ATA Board of Directors voted to approve the addition of Croatian into English and English into Croatian as language pairs in which ATA translator certification is offered.Practice tests are now available, and the ATA certification exam for both language directions will be offered at exam sittings after January 1, 2005.The SSLI recommendations on the exclusive use of standard current language designations (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) in the ATA databases and publications and on the discontinuation of non-standard language designations (Serbo-Croatian) have been accepted.Within the SSLI Initiative at ATA, work towards meeting requirements for Serbian < > English and Bosnian < > English is ongoing.Information on ATA and its certification program can be found atwww.atanet.org  andwww.atanet.org'certification . For information on SSLI, visit the ATA-SSLI list on Yahoo:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ATA-SSLI  .May I express the deepest gratitude to Ms. Paula Gordon who started the SSLI Initiative and to Mr. David Stephenson, Croatian > English Language Chair, for their dedicated and unselfish work during the two-year period of program development and introduction. We are also thankful to many individuals (particularly to our Graders and to the ATA's Certification Committee) and to the organizations that contributed to the efforts on improving the status of translators working from or into Croatian, as well as to those who sent us their good wishes.With sincere personal regards,Dr. Marijan A. Boskovic, English > Croatian Language Chair   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 03 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5864/1/E-Croatian-Students-in-international-debate.html   Croatian Students in international debate By AMANDA M. HULCE Staff writer In a war of words, two West Ottawa High School students triumphed on an international level last week.Joshua Strazanac and Nathaniel Styer were teamed with a fellow American, Rachel Sohl of Oregon, to win the championship of the International Debate Education Association (IDEA) in the Eastern European nation of Estonia."On the flight over, Nathaniel and I thought to ourselves how neat it would be to watch the final debate in the Estonian Parliament Library Hall," Strazanac said in an e-mail from Europe. "To our surprise, we were the presenters."IDEA Youth Forum Estonia is the largest academic debate summer camp in the world, according to the event's Web site, running from July 23 to Thursday.Teams from 36 countries were entered in the English-language competition. Strazanac and Styer debated teams from Macedonia, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine,Croatia, Germany and Tajikistan before defeating a team from the Czech Republic in the finals.The topic of the debate -- "The separation of the public and the private is detrimental to women's rights" -- and the talent of debating teams from all over the world made the event exciting, Styer said in an e-mail."There were an amazing number of ideas and concepts covered in a real short period of time," Styer said. "It was like the entire world was in a big discussion in one room, all about women's rights."Strazanac and Styer were accompanied by West Ottawa debate coach Arlene Clark, a long-time trainer at IDEA forums."This experience shows the value of three-person debate style (used at this conference) -- the debaters love it, everyone learns and improves, and the young bright minds of our world work out our problems together," Clark said in an e-mail. "I also think this has been a confirmation of the importance of American youth sharing perspectives with the rest of the world."Strazanac, Styer and Sohl are the first Americans to win the title, Styer said."It's still hard to comprehend now," Strazanac said. "When we come back home, we'll be coming as world champions -- a really unique thing that hasn't settled in yet, and probably won't for another few weeks."Contact Amanda M. Hulce at amanda.hulce@hollandsentinel.com or (616) 546-4258.http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/stories/080104/loc_080104017.shtml letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 02 Aug 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5865/1/HE-Our-people-in-top-5---Nasi-Ljudi.html   Ovo pise direktor Graduate School u Milwaukee, WI, USA: This is written by Director Gradute of SchoolGreetings: It has been awhile since we last communicated, but I wanted to let you know that last week Marko and Jasna passed the PHD Qualifying examination which is the biggest hurdle in the grind to the degree. They were both outstanding and clearly in the top 5% of all graduate students here over the past 25 years. Very soon they will be a great asset to Physiology in Croatia. Helen and I are doing very well. A month ago we spent 3 weeks in China which was a fantastic experience. However we will not be coming to Croatia this year. I know you are enjoying time in that great house you have on the sea. It brings back very pleasant memories. I hope all is well. Bert Molim primite na znanje kakvi su (to dvoje ali i drugi, svi) nasi ljudi i - tako postupajte. Tamo ima jos mjesta. Srdacno, Matko Marusic Editor-in-Chief Croatian Medical Journal Zagreb University School of Medicine Salata 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Phone: + 385 1 4566 782; fax: ++ 4590 222 mmarusic@mef.hr  www.cmj.hr   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 30 Jul 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5866/1/HE-16-th-Annual-International-Conference-in-Dubrovnik.html  The 16 th Annual International Communication Course & Conference"MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION THEORY" CROATIAN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATIONUNIVERSITY OF ZADAR - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCEFACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEFACULTY OF GRAPHIC ARTS ZAGREB - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCEINTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMMUNICATION ASSCOCIATIONSINTER-UNIVERSITY CENTRE DUBROVNIKDubrovnik, Croatia 23 August - 29August, 2004Course & Conference ProgrammeInter-University Centre DubrovnikDon Frane Bulica 4HR-20000 Dubrovnik, CroatiaTel.: 00385/20/413-626Fax: 00385/20/413-628E-mail: iuc@iuc.hr www.iuc.hr www.unizd.hr President of the Organizing Committe: Prof.dr.sc.Mario Plenkovicmplenkovic@yahoo.com  mplenkov@grf.hr Accomodation with special rates in the Hotel "Lero":1 single /HB = 59.- EUR1 double /HB = 43.- EURSupplement for FB: 8.- EURPut I. Vojnovica 1420 000 Dubrovnik /CroatiaTel. 00385/20/332-022Fax: 00385/20/332-123; E-mail: hotel-lero@du.htnet.hrCourse fee for all participants: 50.- EUR or 380.- KnMonday, 23/8Check-in and Registration in the "Lero" Hotel9.00 p.m. Welcome drink at the "Lero Hotel" given by the Course Directors: Mario Plenkovic (Croatia), Bogomir Horvat (Slovenia), James Leigh (Cyprus), Bonita Neff Dostal (USA), France Vreg (Slovenia), Thomas Bauer (Austria), Eckhard Hoefner (Germany) and Josip Vidakovic (Croatia).Mario Plenkovic (University of Zagreb): Media and Communication TheoryTuesday, 24/8Symposium venue: Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Don Frane Bulica 4/I 10:00 - 13:00 MEDIA THEORY AND GLOBAL EDUCATION Moderation: Bogomir Horvat (Slovenia), Mario Plenkovic (Croatia), Bonita Neff Dostal (USA)Contributors:Bogomir Horvat (Slovenia - University of Maribor): Media Theory and Global EducationBonita Neff Dostal (USA - University of Valparaiso): Media Theory and Public RelationsFrance Vreg (Slovenia- University of Ljubljana): Media Theories and RealityChris Gibson (England - The British Council) & Zorica Gavric (Serbia and Montenegro):Media and ICT: Tools for Developing Mutuality Between Students in EuropeStjepo Martinovic (Croatia - Croatian Journalist Association): Communicating Global CroatiaSergej Hazov (Russia - Moscow State University): The Advertising in Business Printing Media: Russia and Post Communist CountriesDiscussion13:00 Cocktail given by Mrs. Berta Dragicevic - Executive Director of IUCSpecial Topics on Communication Science for Postgraduate Students (IUC Dubrovnik, Don Frane Bulica 4/I): 16,00 - 17,15: Zbigniew Pazsek (Poland - University of Krakow): Methodical guidelines for communication research 17,30 -18,45: Ðorde Nadrljanski (University of Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro) "Metode za odredivanje kolicine informacije i informacijskog kapaciteta u medijima"19,00 -20,15: Prof.dr.sc.Mario Plenkovic (University of Zagreb), voditelj javne obrane prijave disertacije:JAVNA OBRANA PRIJAVE DISERTACIJE mr.sc.Zdravko Šordan pod naslovom:"VERBALNA KOMUNIKACIJA I DUHOVNI SVIJET (SPO)RAZUMIJEVANJA" Povjerenstvo za javnu obranu prijave disertacije:Prof.dr.sc. France Vreg, Prof.dr.sc.Juraj Plenkovic, Prof.dr.sc. Bogomir Horvat, Prof.dr.sc.Zbignniew Pazsek, Prof.dr.sc.Aleksandar Halmi, Prof.dr.sc.Josip Vidakovic i Prof.dr.sc.Mario Plenkovic (mentor).21,00 -22,00 Closing ceremony of Dubrovnik Festival - "Dubrovacke ljetne igre"Wednesday, 25/8 (Hotel "Lero")09:30 - 13:30 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCEModeration: Bonita Dostal Neff (USA), Stjepo Martinovic (Croatia), Zbigniew Pazsek (Poland)Contributors: Maja Žitinski (Croatia - University of Dubrovnik) : Writing is a Transaction between Writer and Reader Boris Aurer & Željko Hutinski (Croatia - University of Zagreb): Internet and Society Dragan Soleša (Serbia and Montenegro): Transformation from Traditional School Contents to Online LearningIvanka Avelini-Holjevac (Croatia - University of Rijeka): Learning Organization: TQM, Communication and Learning Zorica Gavric (Serbia and Montenegro): The Role of Media and Technology in Primary EducationAnita Perešin (Croatia - CCA): New terrorism paradigm in the information ageLjubica Bakic Tomic & Irena Cajner Mraovic (Croatia - University of Zagreb):The Police and the PublicDiscussion:Special Topics on Communication Science for Postgraduate Students:(Hotel "Lero")16,15 - 17,45 Ðorde Nadrljanski(University of Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro): Inteligence Media Agents18,00 -19,30 Zbigniew Paszek (Poland - University of Krakow): Testing Statistical hypotheses in communication research19,45 -20,30 Juraj Plenkovic (University of Rijeka, Croatia): Odabrana poglavlja iz zannosti, ekologije i tehnologijeThursday, 26/8(Hotel "Lero")9:30 - 13:30 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIAModeration: James Leigh (Cyprus), Thomas Bauer (Austria), Ryszard Lawniczak (Poland)Contributors:James Leigh (Cyprus - University College / Nicosia): Communication between different CulturesSalomi Papadina - Sophocleous (Cyprus - University College / Nicosia): "Apocalypse" in Second Language Communication Tomas Bauer (Austria - University of Vienna): Future Studies: The Predictability of Social Crises - a a challeng for Communication and Media ScienceAlexandar Halmi(Croatia - University of Zagreb): Sociocybernetic and Chaos Theory: A new Possibilities for Controling Chaos in Media and Communication SystemsVedrana Valcic (Croatia - CCA): The Communicological aspects of the Zadar Puppet Theatre PosterLoredana Kun (Canada - University of Toronto): Communication betwen male and female in literature and mediaDiscussionSpecial Topics on Communication Science for Postgraduate Students:(Hotel "Lero")16,15 -17,00: France Vreg (University of Ljubljana)17,15 -18,00: Thomas Bauer (University of Vienna)18,15-19,00: Bonita Dostal Neff (University of Valparaiso)Friday, 27/8(Hotel "Lero")09:30-13:30 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION THEORY Moderation: Thomas Bauer (Austria), Josip Vidakovic (Croatia), Sergej Hazov (Russia)Contributors:Bonita Dostal Neff (USA - University of Valparaiso): Journalism and Public Relations (Relationship of the Two Disciplines in the United States)Ryszard Lawniczak ( Poland - Poznan University of Economics): Global Public Relations and Regional IssuesThomas Bauer (Austria - University of Vienna) & Marko Ivaniš (Slovenia - University of Vienna): Communication for Regions - what Problems can it solve and how? Stjepo Martinovic (Croatia - Croatian Journalists Associations): Special PR - WorkshopDavorka Pšenica (Croatia - University of Zagreb): Marketing and ImageDavor Cerkuc (Croatia - Bechtel): Influence and Impact of Public relations in Construction of motorway infrastructurePR-WorkshopDiscussionSpecial Topics on Communication Science for Postgraduate Students:(Hotel "Lero")16.00 - 17.30 : James Leigh (Cyprus - Intercollege University - Nicosia)17,45 - 19,00: Zbigniew Paszek (Poland - University of Krakow): Examples of a Complete Analysis of Experiment Result19,00 -19,45: Josip Vidakovic (Croatia - University of Zadar)20,00 -20,45: Bogomir Horvat (Slovenia - University of Maribor) Saturday, 28/8(Hotel "Lero")9:30 - 13.30 INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA THEORY Moderation: Dragan Soleša (Serbia and Montenegro), Juraj Plenkovic (Croatia), Maja Žitinski (Croatia)Contributors:Aleksandar Halmi (Croatia - University of Zagreb): Programs Evaluation in Communication ResearchIvan Bošnjak (Croatia - Univrsity of Zagreb): Knowledge Management -KM Ðorde Nadrljanski(Serbia and Montenegro - University of Novi Sad) & Mila Roguljic (Croatia - University of Split): Media Designer in Education - a new ProfesssionJosip Milat (Croatia - University of Split): Teleological Defining of CommunicationMelita Cvitanovic (Croatia - University of Zadar): Holistic Approach of Tourism EducationÐani Bunja (Croatia - University of Zadar): Development of Communication Startegies in Tourism IndustryDiscussion13:00 - 13.30 ConclusionsGrant of Symposium CertificationsMario Plenkovic (Croatia) & Bogomir Horvat (Slovenia)OBLIGATORY PROGRAMME FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS - UNIVERSITY OF ZADAR (MODUL VI & MODUL VII - 23.8.-28.8.2004)Course/Conference Directors:Mario Plenkovic, University of ZagrebBonita Neff Dostal, University of ValparaisoThomas Bauer, University of ViennaBogomir Horvat, University of MariborEckhard Hoefner, Viadrina UniversityCoordinators:Vlasta Kuciš, University of MariborJames Leigh, University of NicosiaJosip Vidakovic, University of ZadarFrance Vreg, University of LjubljanaPresident of the Organizing Committee: Mario Plenkovic, University of Zagreb & Zadar.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 29 Jul 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5867/1/E-Croatian-Language-Courses---please-advise.html  To whom it may concern,I was interested in taking Croatian basic language speaking courses. (101)Could you advise me on where there are lessons available in the New York and/or New Jersey area?Thank you for your helpNatalie VerbanacNatalie.Verbanac@PoloRalphLauren.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 07 Jul 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5868/1/E-600-thousand-computers-in-Croatia.html 600 thousand computers in Croatia29.June, 2004, KLIK MagazinAccording to the information provided by Robert Manger, the Croatian vice-mister for Science and Technology, Croatia has approximately 600 thousand computers, 1.800.000 telephone lines and 1.400.000 mobile phones. These facts place Croatia on the same level with other countries in central Europe. He added that in the next five years Croatia would join the developed countries in the research and development of information technology.http://www.metamorphosis.org.mk/eng_vesti_detal.asp?id=127 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 30 Jun 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5869/1/H-Uspjeh-zagrebacke-XV-gimnazije-na-informatickom-natjecanju-u-SAD.html  Uspjeh zagrebacke XV. gimnazije na informatickom natjecanju u SAD2. lipnja 2004. UCENICI zagrebacke XV gimnazije postigli su veliki uspjeh na medunarodnom informatickom natjecanju u Sjedinjenim Državama osvojivši prvo mjesto u starijoj skupini natjecatelja.Tri skupine s ukupno 15 ucenika XV Prirodoslovno-matematicke gimnazije iz Zagreba osvojili su u subotu u Chicagu na medunarodnom informatickom natjecanju ACSL (American Computor Science League) prvo mjesto u seniorskoj skupini (cetvrti razred), drugo mjesto u juniorskoj skupini (prvi razred) i cetvrto mjesto u srednjoj skupini (drugi i treci razred).U natjecanju su sudjelovali ucenici iz 30-tak americkih saveznih država, cetiri skupine iz Rumunjske i tri iz Hrvatske.U Chicagu je održano finalno natjecanje nakon cetiri kola prednatjecanja koje se odvijalo putem interneta. Ovo elitno natjecanje najboljih ucenika iz najboljih škola u informaticki najrazvijenijoj zemlji svijeta održava se vec 26 godina, a Zagrebacka XV gimnazija sudjeluje osmi put u 10 godina. Posebno je znacajno da je cetvero ucenika postiglo maksimalan broj bodova u finalnom natjecanju, a pet njih u predfinalnom natjecanju. HINA  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5870/1/E-30-openings-for-9th-graders.html  The Urban Assemble High School for Media Studieshas 30 openings for 9th graders FYIThe Urban Assemble High School for Media Studies has 30 openingsfor 9th graders for the new school year starting this September.Working with Children's Pressline, these students will be trained by media professionals and will produce print storiesand documentaries with national distribution.If you know 8th graders who can be reached, turned around, ormotivated by being given a voice in the media, please contactChildren's Pressline at cpl@cplmedia.org  or speak to MikeSchreibman.(212) 760-2772.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 17 May 2004 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5874/1/E-Croatia-Study-Abroad-program.html  NEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM:IMMERSION IN CROATIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE5 WEEKS in the beautiful medieval capital city of Zagreb  in the heart of Central Europe.Offered by the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh,Department of Anthropologyin conjunction with the Faculty of Philosophy, Zagreb UniversityIn case you or someone in your family might be interested. Also, please pass on to anyone who might be interested. Please see the website: http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/amy.mountcastle  for further information.Thank you, Amy MountcastleAssistant Prof.Dept. of AnthropologySUNY College at Plattsburghcontact: mountca@mac.com Summer in the heart of Central EuropeNEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM: IMMERSION IN CROATIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTUREJUNE 21-JULY 23 2004[ http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/amy.mountcastle ]5 WEEKS in the beautiful medieval capital city of Zagreb in the heart of Central Europe.Offered by the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh,Department of Anthropologyin conjunction with the Faculty of Philosophy, Zagreb UniversityWEEKEND EXCURSIONS TO MAJOR EUROPEAN CULTURAL CENTERS SUCH AS VIENNA, BUDAPEST, VENICE, BRATISLAVA, LJUBLJANA.A STONE'S THROW FROM THE BEAUTIFUL ADRIATIC SEAGUIDED OUTINGS AND EXCURSIONS IN AND AROUND ZAGREBLECTURES ON POLITICS, HISTORY AND CULTURE BY EXPERTS AND SPECIALISTSLEARN A LANGUAGE BY THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS-EXPERT INSTRUCTORS AND CULTURAL IMMERSION (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels available)EARN SIX COLLEGE CREDITSOPEN TO ALL-Matriculated and non-matriculated students; All agesFOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE WEBSITE:http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/amy.mountcastle OR CALL518 564 4009 OR 518 564 2321  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5873/1/E-Croatian-FOLK-MUSIC-Workshop.html  WORLD MUSIC CroatianFOLK MUSIC WORKSHOP  MUSIC OF NORTHWESTERN CROATIA -THE MEĐIMURJE REGION Organizer: Croatian Heritage Foundation,www.matis.hrCo-organizers: Ethnology and Folklore Institute,www.maief.ief.hr                         Croatian Music Centre,www.hgc.hrProject manager:Melita Matijević, e-mail:melita@matis.hrPlace: ČakovecTime: July 11-18, 2004Number of expected participants: 20 This workshop is to present the music of northwestern Croatia (the Međimurje region) and to explore the possibilities of its application within the context of Croatian folk music. It is going to contribute to the preservation and development of cultural tradition in Croatian communities around the world and introduce this inspiring part of Croatian cultural legacy to musicians worldwide. The characteristics of Međimurje's music are single-voiced choruses with emphasys on the melody's emotional dimension expressed with the harmonic minor scale accompanied by authentic instruments such as tamburitza, cetra and cémbalo. The diversity, beauty and vividness of this music are closely linked with true values, i.e. nature and tradition that help sustain this kind of art which makes a part of  popular contemporary culture.             Folk music workshop is divided into three sections: I.                  Study of theory - lectures on different topics /musicological field of Croatian folk music -         regional overview of Croatian traditional music-         collecting, documenting and publishing of traditional folk poetry(from 19th century on)-         connection between  world music and traditional music-         Croatian folk music scene-         traditional music of Međimurje-         classification of traditional Međimurje songs on the basis of form and        content-         traditional musical instruments of Croatia  II.               Practice- a modern perception of the traditional: A-         performing Međimurje folk songs (learning choruses and verses, arrangement and practise of musical back-up)-     use of instruments in traditional music-         use of traditional instruments in folk music                  B-         meeting the musicians-         meeting the cultural organizations-         visiting the wind instruments orchestra-         visiting the music instrument workshop of craftsman Vladimir Proskurnjak         III.      Extracurricular activities:                   -   documentary film shows related to the workshops                            -   sightseeing tour of Međimurje ( visiting the Museum of Međimurje                                   in Čakovec) -   excursion to Zagreb/qualified guides (sightseeing, visiting the                       Zagreb City Museum and the Etnographical Museum)  We invite all folk music lovers to our workshop headed by top Croatian folkmusicologists and musicians (Lidija Bajuk, Stjepan Večković, etc…). Every voice and instrument is most welcome! Accomodations: The participants will be accomodated in hotels (Aurora  and Japa). All participants will have lunch & dinner  in the Aurora hotel. Participants accomodated in the Japa hotel will have breakfast. Both hotels are located in the immediate centre. Čakovec is a typical mid - European small town. Its city centre is well- preserved and its citizens are proud of its rich cultural & historical legacy. Just as well, Čakovec has many modern coffee shops, restaurants, clubs, bars and its visitors have various sporting facilities at their disposal, such as horse- riding, tennis, darts, and the town's swimming leisure centre. Price list The entire program costs 360 € per person. Price includes: - Accomodations in Čakovec: the Aurora hotel or the Japa hotel/6 daysDouble rooms/3 meals/tourist tax  - Accomodations in Zagreb: the Dora hotel/1 day- Double rooms/bed&breakfast/tourist tax - Qualified guides, expert lecturers, visiting the wind instruments orchestra, the music instrument workshop and some other interesting cultural organizations- Bus transportation (Zagreb-Čakovec-Zagreb)- Two study trips (countryside around Čakovec)- Sightseeing of Zagreb (Upper & Lower Town) - Touring museums  Payment to the Croatian Heritage Foundation: Application form and the 100€ deposit has to be  received by the Croatian Heritage Foundation no later than June 10, 2004. The rest of the payment (260€) should be received by the CHF office on July 11, 2004 at the latest. The cheque must be addressed to the Croatian Heritage Foundation.                                    The participants can pay: A)     via bank cheque mailed to the address:Hrvatska matica iseljenika      (for the Folk Art Workshop)      Trg Stjepana Radića 3      10 000 Zagreb, Croatia      tel. ++385 1 61 15 116, fax.++385 1 61 11 522      e-mail:melita@matis.hr B)     via bank payment to the address:      Privredna banka Zagreb      (za Hrvatsku maticu iseljenika/Folk Art Workshop)      Račkoga 6, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia       CHF bank-account number:      7020-val-9182800-132344-273 Notice:                  This workshop is intended for adults over 18.                                In case of less than 10 applicants,  the Croatian Heritage Foundation                  reserves the right to cancel the program and refunds the entire payment.  Attention Applications must be sent to the following address: Croatian Heritage Foundation, Trg Stjepana Radića 3, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia, fax.++385 1 61 11 522e-mail:melita@matis.hr  Travel arrangements: Departure from Zagreb to Čakovec: July 11, 2004 in the afternoon Meeting place: in front of the «Vatroslav Lisinski» Concert Hall                   Return to Zagreb from Koprivnica: July 17, 2004 in the forenoon For additional information, please contact:Hrvatska matica iseljenika (Croatian Heritage Foundation)Odjel za kulturno-prosvjetne djelatnosti i šport (Culture, Education & Sports Dept.)Mrs. Melita MatijevićTrg Stjepana Radića 310 000 Zagreb, Croatiatel.++385 1/6115 116, fax ++385 1/6111 522e-mail:melita@matis.hr   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5872/1/E-Croatian-NAIVE-ART-Workshop.html   DISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF CROATIAN NAIVE ART  NAIVE ART PAINTING WORKSHOP Organizer: Croatian Heritage FoundationCo-organizer: Josip Generalić Gallery of HlebineProject manager: Melita Matijević, e-mail:melita@matis.hrPlace: HlebineTime: June 20-27, 2004Number of expected participants: 20  We invite you to participate in a truly exeptional new project; a Croatian naive art painting workshop organized in cooperation with the Josip Generalić gallery in Hlebine, in the Podravina region.  With this project we are hoping to raise the interest of people of Croatian descent and other lovers of Croatian naive art for one of the most representative features of Croatian identity in the world. In addition we hope to teach people the technique of glass painting. Naive art, under the name Hlebinska škola has been present in the Croatian art history since the early 1930s. It originates from the small village of Hlebine, situated in the pictoresque region of Podravina, between the Drava river and the Bilogora mountain, a village which claims its worldwide fame as the birthplace of genuine Croatian naive art. It is no accident that Croatian naive art originated from the countryside. In Podravina's dormant and quiet landscape it thrived through works of our naive painters as an exeptional combination of the region's landscape, soil and people- as a testimony of the unbreakable bondage between nature and man. The Hlebinska škola gathered many Croatian naive painters. One of them was Ivan Generalić who made a breakthrough for our naive art with his Paris exhibition in the 1950s. The exhibition of Croatian naive painters in the Museum of Fine Arts in St.Petersburg, Florida in the year 2000 proved that the interest for naive art hasn't faded. »Croatian naive painting is something that cannot be blotted out. Its signature is firmly stamped on Podravina's plains, as well as on the entire Croatian art…», - these were the words of Ivan Večenaj, the famous naive art painter.  Naive art painting workshop is organized in three sections: I.      Study of theory - with the following lectures:-         Croatian naive art within a context (Vladimir Goss, Ph.D.)       2 lectures-        Croatian naive art on the trail of avanguard (Mrs. Ljiljana Domić)      2 lectures II.         Practice- demonstration of the glass-painting art- painting plans- drawing on given subject matter (on paper- a sketch for glass painting)- composition- motif- color tones- aerial view (the relation of colors in the plans)- meeting famous naive painters- field class (the so called»gallery roads»)- exhibition of the finished works                                                              III.  Extracurricular activities:                 -  sightseeing tour of Podravina, getting to know the local customs          -  excursion to Zagreb/qualified guides  (sightseeing, visiting the Zagreb City                Museum and the Museum of Naive Art, meeting one of the outstanding   living naive painters)  With this project we are hoping to raise interest among people of Croatian backgrund, their children and other naive painting lovers from around the world  who want to learn about our naive art and the technique of glass-painting. Prominent Croatian naive painters and art historians will introduce the participants to the magnificent world of Croatian naive painting, revealing a truly exeptional area of artistic creation.  Welcome to the amazing world of naive painting!  Accomodations: The participants will be accomodated in the B- category Podravina hotel in Koprivnica, situated in the city's centre. The hotel provides a truly traditional atmosphere of the Podravina region.  For relaxing, there is a gym and a bowling alley in the hotel's vicinity. Koprivnica is situated in the very heart of the Podravina region, in an area close to many large mid-European towns, and it has grown as a free town since 1356. The city is the capital of the Podravina and Prigorje region and an important economical and cultural destination. Koprivnica has a lot to offer to its guests - a variety of restaurants, clubs and numerous sporting facilities. Its geographical location and natural environment (the untouched landscape rich with meadows, forrests, hills, river Drava's brooks and small lakes) make this place a tempting destination for tourists. The workshop will take place in the village of Hlebine (12 kilometers from Koprivnica), in a quiet, pictoresque landscape on the family property of Josip Generalić, the famous Croatian naive art painter. Price list The entire program costs 400 € per person:1. Tuition fee  - 150 €2. Additional expenses /CHF  -  250 €  1.  The tuition includes:  -   learning the art of glass painting (5 days)  -   tutoring of the painter Ivan Generalić and his co-workers  -   meetings with Podravina's painters and study visits to their studios  -   glass materials for the painting   -   certificate after the finished course 2.     Additional CHF expenses:                     -  food and accomodation in the «Podravina» hotel - double room                     -  bed and breakfast in the «Dora» hotel in Zagreb (double room/upon return)                     -  turist tax                     -  painting materials (oil colors, brushes, terpentine, etc. )                     -  round- trip bus transport (Zagreb- Koprivnica, excursion to the Koprivnica countryside, daily bus transport ( Koprivnica-Hlebine- Koprivnica / 5 days)  -  expert - guided city sightseeing (Zagreb/ Upper Town & Lower Town), study      visits to museums  Tuition paymentsTuition payments (150€) must be sent at least two weeks before the workshop begins, i. e., by June 5, 2004 to one of the following addresses:  A)     via your bank to -   Erstesteiermärkische Bank(for Mr. Ivan Generalić/ Naive Art Painting Workshop)Nemčićeva 1, 48 000 Koprivnica, CroatiaBank-account number:2402006-1031262160  7190058837ESBCHR 22 SWIFT  B)     in cash immediately upon arrival in Hlebine (in kunas according to the exchange rate valid on the day of payment) Payment to the Croatian Heritage Foundation:Application form and the 100€ deposit must be received by the Croatian Heritage Foundation no later than  May 20, 2004. The remaining fees (150€) should be  received by the CHF office on June 20, 2004 at the latest . The cheque must be addressed to the Croatian Heritage Foundation.  The participants can pay: A)     via bank cheque mailed to the address:Hrvatska matica iseljenika(for the Naive Painting Workshop)Trg Stjepana Radića 310 000 Zagreb, Croatiatel. ++385 1 61 15 116, fax. ++385 1 61 11 522e-mail:melita@matis.hr B)      via bank payment to the address:Privredna Banka Zagreb(za Hrvatsku maticu iseljenika / Naive Painting Workshop)Račkoga 6, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia CHF bank-account number:7020-val-9182800-132344-273                 Notice:                         The workshop is intended for adults over 18.                          In the case that fewer than 10 participants apply for the program, the Croatian Heritage Foundation reserves the right to cancel the program and refunds the entire payment.  Attention Application forms must be sent directly to our address: Croatian Heritage Foundation, Trg Stjepana Radića 3, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia, fax.++385 1 61 11 522e-mail:melita@matis.hr                    Travel arrangements: Departure from Zagreb to Koprivnica: June 20, 2004 in the afternoonMeeting place:in front of the «Vatroslav Lisinski» Concert HallReturn to Zagreb from Koprivnica:  June 26, 2004 in the forenoon                     For additional information, please contact:Hrvatska matica iseljenika (Croatian Heritage Foundation)Odjel za kulturno-prosvjetne djelatnosti i šport (Culture, Education & Sports Dept.)Mrs. Melita MatijevićTrg Stjepana Radića 310 000 Zagreb, Croatiatel.++385 1/6115 116, fax ++385 1/6111 522e-mail:melita@matis.hr  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5871/1/HE-Matica-Preporucuje-Croatian-Heritage-Presents.html  2004 u HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA PREPORUČUJE CROATIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS  LA FUNDACIÓN PARA LA EMIGRACIÓN CROATA RECOMIENDA  1. SVEUČILIŠNA ŠKOLA HRVATSKOGA JEZIKA I KULTURE, ZAGREBSveučilište u Zagrebu & Hrvatska matica iseljenikaVrijeme odvijanja: 26. lipnja - 23. srpnja 2. MEĐUNARODNI TEČAJEVI HRVATSKOGA JEZIKA, ZADARLingua Croatica& Hrvatska matica iseljenikaVrijeme odvijanja: 25. srpnja - 14. kolovoza / za osobe iznad 16 godina 3. MALA ŠKOLA HRVATSKOG JEZIKA I KULTURE, NOVI VINODOLSKI Hrvatska matica iseljenikaVrijeme odvijanja: 24. srpnja - 4. kolovoza/ za djecu 4. RADIONICA NAIVNOG SLIKARSTVA, HLEBINEHrvatska matica iseljenika & Galerija «Josip Generalić»Vrijeme odvijanja: 20.- 27. lipnja/za odrasle 5. WORLD MUSIC: ETNO-GLAZBENA RADIONICA, ČAKOVECHrvatska matica iseljenika & Hrvatski glazbeni centar, Zagreb & Centar za kulturu ČakovecVrijeme odvijanja: 11. - 18. srpnja/za odrasle  Za sve podrobnije upute i informacije, javite se: HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA, Trg  Stjepana Radića 3, 10 000 Zagreb, tel: 385 1 61 15 116, fax: 385 1 61 11 522, e-mail:melita@matis.hr, e-mail:lada@matis.hr, e-mail:skolstvo@matis.hr,http://www.matis.hr  2004 u HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA PREPORUČUJE CROATIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS  LA FUNDACIÓN PARA LA EMIGRACIÓN CROATA RECOMIENDA 1. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CROATIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN ZAGREB    University of Zagreb & CHF     Term: June 26 - July 23 2. INTERNATIONAL COURSES OF CROATIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN ZADAR    Lingua Croatica & CHF    Term: July 25 - August 14 / students over 16 3.LITTLE SUMMER SCHOOL OF CROATIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE, Islet OBONJAN near ŠIBENIK      Term: July 24 - August 4 / children & teenagers 4. NAIVE ART PAINTING - WORKSHOP IN HLEBINE     Croatian Heritage Foundation & Gallery "Josip Generalić"    Term:  June 20-27/for adults only   5. WORLD MUSIC WORKSHOP IN ČAKOVEC    Croatian Heritage Foundation, Croatian Music Center (Zagreb) & Culture Center Čakovec       Term:  July 11 - 18/for adults only       For further information, please contact: HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA, Trg  Stjepana Radića 3, 10 000 Zagreb, tel. 385 1 61 15 116, fax: 385 1 61 11 522, e-mail:melita@matis.hr, e-mail:lada@matis.hr, e-mail:skolstvo@matis.hr,http://www.matis.hr  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5875/1/E-Importance-of-Education-for-Croatian-Children.html The need for education of Croatian people and especially Croatian childrenThere is an old Latin saying that history teaches us (our) life. When we look at people who survived through the history and those who perished and disappeared, the Jewish people are bright example of an ancient and very successful people. What has made Jewish people unique and most prosperous people in the history of mankind? Two things; religion and education.While we Croats are religious people we miss the second part - education. There is a saying that every Jewish mother wants her son or daughter to be a university professor, medical doctor, lawyer, famous composer or pianist.Recently, the New York Times has published an article in which they talked about average salaries in the USA. The average salary of the people per year with high school diplomas was about $20,000, those with college or university degree $45,000, those with masters degree $60,000 and those with a doctoral degree $80,000. The results of that survey obviously show that there is a strong correlation between education and average salaries. There are some people with low education levels who can have good salaries, but this is more the exception than the rule.The only safe way for our children to have decent salaries in future is through education. Everything else is the same as wining a lottery ticket.In addition to relatively high income, higher education also provides better quality of life. Earning $80,000 per year working on a hot roof, with dirty hands and nails is not the same as earning the same moneys in a nice air-conditioned office.Even more, higher education gives inside pleasure of grasping ideas and knowledge, exploring exciting realms of art, music, science, the universe, the human body, and travel in time and space. These are the things that uneducated man cannot even dream about. Education teaches us how to approach problems, how to critically evaluate information, how to accept and be open for other experiences and opinions, and how to grow and improve. Uneducated people can easily be manipulated, abused and exploited.The very existence and prosperity of Croatian people depends on our education. Without education we'll become, first intellectual slaves who are manipulated and abused and this will lead to real slavery, i.e., working long ours for others for miserable salaries and being without any quality of life and political influence.What should our Croatian community in New York City and USA do? First, we should recognize the problem of low education among us and even worse, among our children. Croatian mothers and fathers should start educating their children from earlier ages to become university professors, doctors, lawyers, etc. We have an obligation to help our children to get the best possible education (Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, etc.). We cannot expect any help from Republic of Croatia. Therefore, we should organize tax-deductible foundations for education of Croats in Diaspora and from Croatia and B&H. Our role is to educate and to transfer our knowledge and skills to younger generations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dr. Karin KnešaurekNew York USAe-mail: Karin.Knesaurek@msnyuhealth.org letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 17 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5876/1/E-Auburn-professor-gets-Fulbright-for-Croatia-visit.html  Auburn professor gets Fulbright for Croatia visitHenry Thompson, an agricultural economics and rural sociology professor at Auburn University, will visit the University of Zagreb in Croatia courtesy of a Fulbright Senior Specialists grant. Thompson will lecture on international economics and microeconomics, and conduct research seminars in Croatia and Slovenia, both in the former Yugoslavia. The Fulbright grant assigned Thompson to the economics faculty at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. "The countries in eastern and central Europe are making a transition away from government managed socialism and toward more open market-oriented economies," Thompson says. The Senior Specialists Program, which offers grants for two to six weeks of work, is designed to complement the traditional Fulbright Scholars Program, which provides grants from two months to a year. "Some academics and professionals find it difficult to be away overseas for that length of time," says Patti Peterson, executive director of the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which manages the Senior Specialists Program. The program is sponsored by the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. A graduate of the University of Houston in international trade and energy economics, Thompson will use the time abroad to finish work on a new edition of his textbook on international economics.. © 2004 American City Business Journals Inc.http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2004/03/15/daily14.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5877/1/E-Study-Abroad-in-Croatia.html  Study Abroad in CroatiaWelcome to thewww.StudyAbroad.com   Croatia Home Page! The Croatia Home Page is the place for students (college, high school and all others) seeking study abroad, language abroad, intern abroad, and volunteer abroad opportunities. Find Croatia study abroad programs! Review the Croatia travel guides! Find fast facts: weather, maps, culture, study abroad info! Expose yourself to the world! http://www.studyabroad.com/content/portals/Croatia_port.html http://listings.studyabroad.com/sab_tango/sab_lang.taf?language=Croatian letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 04 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5878/1/D-EINREICHUNG-VON-BEITRAGEN.html  Call for Papers to a conference in DubrovnikUniversität Maribor - Pädagogische Fakultät - Institut für Germanistikunter Mitwirkung vonUniversität Graz - Institut für TranslationswissenschaftUniversität Zagreb - Philosophische Fakultät - Abteilung für GermanistikInter University Centre Dubrovnikveranstalten das erste internationale Symposium zum ThemaTRANSLATOLOGIE ALS KOMMUNIKATIONSBRÜCKE IN DER EU vom 27.9. bis 1.10.2004 im Inter University Centre und Hotel "Lero" in Dubrovnik (Kroatien)Im Zeitalter der Informationstechnologie und der multilingualen und interkulturellen Kommunikation, spielt die Translation (Translatologie) in sehr vielen Bereichen eine nicht mehr wegzudenkende Rolle. Die zunehmenden Globalisierungsprozesse und die nahezu revolutionären Entwicklungen im Bereich der Kommunikation und Translationswissenschaft haben die Berufe des Übersetzers und Dolmetschers verändert und erfordern zunehmende Interdisziplinarität.Die Europäische Union öffnet im Jahr 2004 ihre Tore für zehn neue Beitrittsländer. Für 2007 ist bereits die nächste Erweiterung der EU angesagt. Die Bewahrung der Sprachenvielfalt und somit der kulturellen und sprachlichen Identität der einzelnen Länder gehört zu den Grundprinzipien der Europäischen Union. Der europäische Kulturdialog steht heute innerhalb und außerhalb der EU vor neuen und großen Herausforderungen. Zu deren Bewältigung muss und kann die Translatologie im Kontext der interkulturellen Toleranz und der demokratischen Prinzipien ihren Beitrag leisten, wobei auch den sog. "kleinen Sprachen" angemessene Bedeutung zuerkannt wird.Beiträge zu folgenden Themenfeldern sind erwünscht:1. Translatologie im Kontext der EU Erweiterung2. Die Bedeutung der Übersetzungs- und Dolmetschertätigkeit für den "Ausbau" der europäischen Nationalsprachen3. Interkulturelle Kommunikation und Toleranz4. Kroatische und slowenische Literatur in deutschen Übersetzungen (vice versa)5. Translatologie und Lexikographie6. Maschinelle und elektronische Übersetzungsprogramme7. Ausbildungsmöglichkeiten für Berufsübersetzer und Dolmetscher in SüdosteuropaEs ist geplant, die rezensierten Beiträge des Symposiums in der wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift "Informatologia" zu veröffentlichen.Die Abstracts sollen sowohl in deutscher als auch in englischer Sprache verfasst werden. Für jeden Vortrag stehen 20 Minuten zur Verfügung, die anschließende Diskussionszeit beläuft sich auf 10 Minuten. Ein detailliertes Symposiumsprogramm wird Anfang Juni zugeschickt.Den Teilnehmern am Symposium wird eine Unterbringung zu Sonderpreisen im Hotel "Lero" angeboten (www.hotel-lero.hr).Die Abstracts (von maximal 1000 Wörtern) sind spätestens bis20. Mai 2004an folgende Adresse oder e-mail zu senden:Vlasta Kucis (Symposiumskoordinatorin)Universität Maribor - Institut für GermanistikPädagogische FakultätKoroska cesta 1602000 MariborSloweniene-mail: asta.kucis@siol.net e-mail: vlasta.kucis@uni-mb.si www: iuc.hrTel: ++386 2 229 36 08; ++386 41 615 272Fax: ++386 2 251 81 80; ++386 3 5816 533Tagungssprache: DeutschSymposiumsgebühr: 100.- EUR (für alle Teilnehmer)Organisationskomitee:Prof.dr. Karmen Teržan-Kopecky - Universität MariborVlasta Kuciš - Universität MariborMilka Enceva - Universität MariborProgrammausschuss:Prof.dr. Erich Prunc - Universität GrazProf.dr. Mirko Gojmerac - Universität ZagrebDoz.dr. Nike Kocijancic-Pokorn - Universität LjubljanaProf.dr. Pavao Mikic - Universität ZadarProf.dr. Regina Hessky - Universität BudapestProf.dr. Ana Dimova - Universität SchumenProf.dr. Vesna Kondric-Horvat - Universität MariborDr. Rudolf Bartsch - Goethe Institut Inter Nationes ZagrebDr. Anja Holderbaum - Universität HeidelbergWir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme und erwarten Sie in Dubrovnik! letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5879/1/E-Training-for-Croatian-journalists-on-health-care.html  Training for Croatian journalists on health care and health care policy-- ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRAINING FOR JOURNALISTSMedia Coverage of Health Issues in the BalkansApplications are being accepted from reporters and editors in Croatia,Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and Kosovo for a two-daytraining workshop in Sarajevo on 2-3 April, 2004 focusing on mediacoverage of health issues in Balkan countries. Regional andinternational experts will conduct training sessions aimed at educatingjournalists on a wide variety of topics in health care and healthpolicy, with the goal of helping them improve their coverage of criticalpublic health issues. Print, online and radio/TV journalists are welcometo apply.All travel, accommodation and meal costs for participants will be paid.This conference is organized by Transitions Online (TOL), a non-profitmedia development organization and online news magazine, and funded bythe Swedish International Development Agency and the Open SocietyInstitute's Mental Disabilities Awareness Program. To apply, pleaseemail a brief letter of interest and your CV to training@tol.cz  byFriday, 12 March. (Please write "Balkan health" in the subject line.) letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 16 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5880/1/E-Outstanding-Citizenship-Achievement-Award.html  USAID presents award at CSU 01/23/04Paul Unger of Cleveland, who established the Unger Croatia Center at Cleve land State University and the Unger Croatia Institute for Public Adminis tration, will receive the Outstanding Citizenship Achievement Award today from the United States Agency for International Development. Kent Hill, head of the Bureau of Europe and Eurasia for USAID, will present the award during ceremonies at 5 p.m. at CSU's Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs. Unger, 89, who directs the Unger Foundation, is being recognized for his leadership in initiating training and educational programs in local governance for Croatia public officials at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and at CSU.Mail information to Honored, c/o Metro Desk, Plain Dealer Plaza, 1801 Superior Ave., Cleveland 44114. Or fax to 216-999-6354. Please include your name, address, telephone number and a photograph. © 2004 The Plain Dealerhttp://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1074853892256801.xml letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 29 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5882/1/E-ETNO-GLAZBENA-RADIONICA.html                  WORLD MUSIC:ETNO GLAZBENA RADIONICAGLAZBA SJEVEROZAPADNE HRVATSKE - MEÐIMURJENositelj projekta: Hrvatska matica iseljenika,www.matis.hrSuorganizatori : Institut za etnologiju i folkloristiku,www.maief.ief.hr                           Hrvatski glazbeni centar,www.hgc.hrVoditelj projekta: Melita Matijevic, e-mail:melita@matis.hrMjesto održavanja: Cakovec Vrijeme održavanja: od 11. – 19. srpnja 2004. godineOcekivani broj polaznika: 20Cilj radionice jepredstaviti tradicijske glazbe sjeverozapadne Hrvatske(Medimurje) i istražiti mogucnosti primjene u kontekstu hrvatske etno glazbe. Ovim  projektom želimo pridonijeti cuvanju i razvijanju kulturne tradicije u                        hrvatskim zajednicama diljem svijeta i predstaviti ovaj, za etno glazbu, inspirativni dio hrvatske kulturne baštine glazbenicima širom svijeta.  Tradicija se najbolje cuva njenim življenjem i neprestanim njegovanjem, stoga su nastojanja onih da posebnosti glazbe Medimurja ucine dijelom popularne suvremene kulture hvale vrijedna.    Posebnost medimurske glazbe su jednoglasni napjevi s naglašenom emocionalnošcu    melodije koja izvire iz molskog tonaliteta uz pratnju osebujnih glazbala poput     tambure, citre i cimbala. Ta raznolikost, ljepota i bogatstvo zvuka vezani uz iskonske     vrijednosti, prirodu i tradiciju a prilagodeni modernom vremenu, vrijednosti su koje     cine ovu umjetnost održivom.                       Rad glazbene radionice odvijat ce se u tri dijela:I.   teoretski dio - tematska predavanja  (teme po izboru iz                  etnomuzikologije Hrvatske):-        pregled hrvatske tradicijske glazbe po regijama;-        prikupljanje, zapisivanje i izdavanje tradicijskih napjeva (od 19. stoljeca do danas);-        veza izmedu world music i tradicijske glazbe;-        hrvatska glazbena etno scena;-        tradicijske glazbe Medimurja;-        podjela tradicijskih medimurskih pjesama prema formi i sadržaju;-        hrvatska tradicijska glazbala.                       II.  prakticni dio - moderne percepcije tradicijskoga:                                        A-        izvodenje medimurskih pjesama (ucenje napjeva i stihova,                                                       osmišljavanje i uvježbavanje glazbene pratnje);-        primjena glazbala u izvodenju  tradicijske glazbe; -        primjena tradicijskih glazbala u izvodenju etno glazbe;                                                      B-        susreti s glazbenicima;-        susreti s KUD-ovima;-        posjet puhackom orkestru;-        posjet radionici glazbala Vladimira Proskurnjaka.                                         III.   izvannastavne aktivnosti:-        vecernje projekcije dokumentarnih filmova (tematski vezanih uz sadržaje radionica); -        obilazak znamenitosti medimurskog kraja (posjet Muzeju Medimurja Cakovec);-        jednodnevni izlet sa strucnim vodstvom u Zagreb (razgled  grada, posjet Muzeju grada Zagreba i Etnografskom muzeju).Pozivamo sve ljubitelje etno glazbe da dodu u našu radionicu koju ce voditi vodeci hrvatski etnomuzikolozi i glazbenici (Lidija Bajuk, Stjepan Veckovic…). Dobro došao svaki glas i svaki instrument!Za sve dodatne obavijesti javite se na adresu:Hrvatska matica iseljenikaMelita MatijevicTrg Stjepana Radica 3 10000 Zagreb, Croatiatel.++385 1/6115 116, faks ++385 1/6111 522e-mail:melita@matis.hrWORLD MUSIC: ETNO GLAZBENA RADIONICA  2004WORLD MUSIC: ETHNO-MUSIC WORKSHOPWORLD MUSIC: TALLER DE MUSICA ETNICA11. - 19. srpnja /July 11-19 / 11 - 19 de julioPRISTUPNICA -  APPLICATION - FICHA DE INSCRIPCION Ime i prezime/First & last nameNombre y apellido__________________________________________________________ Adresa/AddressDireccion_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Tel. & Fax._____________________________       E- mail:___________________________  Datum rodenja/Date of Birth / Fecha de nacimiento  ____________________________________ Muško/Male Masc.   *               Žensko /Female Fem * Mjesto rodenja/Place of birth / Lugar de nacimiento  ___________________________________ Država rodenja/Country of birth /Pais de nacimiento   ____________________________________ Obrazovanje: navedite ime škole/studij/glavni predmet studijaEducation/School/major course / Educacion: nombre de la escuela y titulo obtenido ____________________________________________________________________ Sadašnje zanimanje/Current occupation / Ocupacion actual   ____________________________________________________________________ Bavite li se glazbom?/profesionalno/amaterski Do You go in for music?Practicá Usted música?/Profesionalmente o como aficionado?_____________________________________________________________________ Svirate li neki instrument?/Koji?Do You play any instrument?/Professionally or amateurishly?Toca Usted algún instrumento? Cuál?_____________________________________________________________________ Adresa za kontakt / Contact's address/Nombre de los padres y direccion _____________________________________________________________________  Broj zdravstvenog osiguranja za inozemstvo/Health security no. for foreign countries (Croatia) / Numero de seguro social para el exterior (Croacia) _________________________________________ U privitku depozit/bank. cek od ……. € za Etno radionicu. / Deposit bank - check for the Ethno Workshop / Se adjunta deposito en cheque para Taller de musica etnica Yes/si *      No/no *Pristupnice i popratni dokumenti moraju stici na adresu Hrvatske matice iseljenika najkasnije do 15. lipnja 2004. Completed forms and documents must be returned no later than June 15, 2004 to CHF/Hrvatska matica iseljenika in Zagreb.La ficha de inscripcion completa junto con toda la documentacion debera ser entregada antes del 15 de junio de 2004, en cheque a nombre de Hrvatska matica iseljenika en Zagreb.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 24 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5881/1/E-Zaronite-u-Cudesni-Svijet-Hrvatske-Naivne-Umjetnosti.html                 NAIVNA UMJETNOST SLIKARSKA RADIONICAZARONITE U CUDESNI SVIJET HRVATSKE NAIVNE UMJETNOSTINositelj projekta: Hrvatska matica iseljenikaSuorganizator: Galerija «Josip Generalic», Hlebine Voditelj projekta:  Melita Matijevic, e-mail:melita@matis.hr Mjesto održavanja: HlebineVrijeme održavanja:  od20. - 28. lipnja, 2004. godineOcekivani broj polaznika:  20Pozivamo vas da sudjelujete u jednom novom, zaista osobitom projektu; radionici naivnog slikarstva koju organiziramo u suradnji s Galerijom «Josip Generalic» u Hlebinama, u Podravini.Ovom radionicom želimo pobuditi zanimanje ljudi hrvatskoga podrijetla, kao i prijatelje naive, za hrvatsku naivnu umjetnost koja je medu najprepoznatljivijim izricajima hrvatskog identiteta u svijetu, te ih u praksi nauciti tehniku slikanja na staklu.Opis projekta: U hrvatskoj povijesti umjetnosti naivna umjetnost postoji od pocetka tridesetih godina prošloga stoljeca pod nazivom «Hlebisnka škola» koja je iznikla u malom selu Hlebinama, mjestu u pitomom kraju Podravine smještenom izmedu Drave s jedne strane i Bilogore s druge, koje je svoju svjetsku slavu steklo rodenjem izvorne hrvatske naivne umjetnosti. Hrvatska naivna umjetnost nije slucajno nastala na selu. U mirnom i tihom krajoliku Podravine ona je izrasla na slikama naših naivaca kao cudesan spoj pejzaža, zemlje i ljudi ovoga kraja. Ona svjedoci o zajedništvu, o neraskidivoj vezi prirode i covjeka.«Hlebinska škola» okupila je mnoga imena slikarske naive a prvi medu njima bio je Ivan Generalic koji je svojom izložbom u Parizu pedesetih godina prošloga stoljeca utro put našoj naivnoj umjetnosti u svijet. Interes za nju ne prestaje o cemu svjedoci i izložba naših naivaca postavljena 2000. godine u Muzeju lijepih umjetnosti u Saint Petersburgu na Floridi. «Hrvatsku naivu nitko ne može izbrisati. Njen pecat duboko je utisnut u podravskoj ravnici, u cijeloj hrvatskoj umjetnosti ...«, rekao je poznati slikar naivac Ivan Vecenaj.Rad slikarske  radionice odvijat ce se u tri dijela:I.                  teoretski dio - tematska predavanja:- Hrvatska naivna umjetnost u kontekstu (prof. dr. sc. Vladimir Goss) – 2 predavanja;- Hrvatska naivna umjetnost na tragu avangarde (prof.  Lilijana Domic) – 2 predavanja.  II.        prakticni dio - demonstracija slikanja na staklu:-        slikarski planovi;-        crtanje zadane teme na papiru (skica za staklo);-        kompozicija;-        motiv;-        valer;-        zracna perspektiva (odnos boja u planovima);-        susreti s poznatim slikarima naive;-        terenska nastava («galerijske ceste»);-        izložba dovršenih radova.  III.      izvannastavne aktivnosti:-        obilazak znamenitosti podravskog kraja i upoznavanje sa tradicijskim obicajima ljudi iz Podravine;-        jednodnevni izlet sa strucnim vodstvom u Zagreb (razgled grada, posjet Muzeju grada Zagreba i Muzeju naivne umjetnosti, susret s jednim od najpoznatijih živucih slikara naive).Ovim projektom želimo zainteresirati iseljene Hrvate, njihove potomke i ostale ljubitelje naivnog slikarstva u svijetu da se odazovu našem pozivu kako bi se upoznali s našom naivnom umjetnošcu i u praksi naucili tehniku slikanja na staklu.Sudionike radionice sa univerzalnom slikom svijeta hrvatske naivne umjetnosti upoznat ce eminentni povjesnicari umjetnosti i živuci slikari naive i otkriti im jedno cudesno podrucje umjetnickog stvaralaštva. Dobro došli u cudesni svijet naive!Za sve dodatne obavijesti javite se na adresu:Hrvatska matica iseljenikaMelita MatijevicTrg Stjepana Radica 310000 Zagreb, Croatiatel.++385 1/6115 116, faks++385 1/6111 522e-mail: melita@matis.hr   RADIONICA NAIVNOG SLIKARSTVA 2004NAIVE ART PAINTING - WORKSHOPTALLER DE PINTURA NAIF20. - 28. lipnja /June 20-28 / 20 - 28 de junio      PRISTUPNICA -  APPLICATION - FICHA DE INSCRIPCION Ime i prezime/First & last nameNombre y apellido__________________________________________________________ Adresa/AddressDireccion_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Tel. & Fax._____________________________       E- mail:___________________________  Datum rodenja/Date of Birth / Fecha de nacimiento ____________________________________ Muško/Male Masc.   *               Žensko /Female Fem * Mjesto rodenja/Place of birth / Lugar de nacimiento ___________________________________ Država rodenja/Country of birth /Pais de nacimiento  ____________________________________ Obrazovanje: navedite ime škole/studij/glavni predmet studijaEducation/School/major course / Educacion: nombre de la escuela y titulo obtenido_____________________________________________________________________ Sadašnje zanimanje/Current occupation / Ocupacion actual   _____________________________________________________________________Bavite li se slikarstvom?/profesionalno/amaterski Do You paint?/Professionally or amateurishly?Practica Usted pintura?/Profesionalmente o como aficionado?_____________________________________________________________________Poznajete li tehniku slikanja na staklu?Have You some experience with glass-painting?Conoce Usted la técnica de la pintura en vidrio?_____________________________________________________________________Adresa za kontakt / Contact's address/Nombre de los padres y direccion _____________________________________________________________________  Broj zdravstvenog osiguranja za inozemstvo/Health security no. for foreign countries (Croatia) / Numero de seguro social para el exterior (Croacia) _________________________________________ U privitku depozit/bank. cek od ……. € za Radionicu naivnog slikarstva. / Deposit bank - check for the  Naive Art Painting - Workshop / Se adjunta deposito en cheque para Taller de pintura naif. Yes/si *      No/no *Pristupnice i popratni dokumenti moraju stici na adresu Hrvatske matice iseljenika najkasnije do 20. svibnja 2004.Completed forms and documents must be returned no later than May 20, 2004 to CHF/Hrvatska matica iseljenika in Zagreb.La ficha de inscripcion completa junto con toda la documentacion debera ser entregada antes del 20 de mayo de 2004, en cheque a nombre de Hrvatska matica iseljenika en Zagreb.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 24 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5883/1/E-Croatian-Language--History-Academic-Conference.html  CALL FOR PAPERSDUBROVNIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCEMay 29-30, 2004, Dubrovnik, Croatiawww.DUBROVNIKiff.org SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 1, 2004The 2nd ANNUAL DUBROVNIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (DIFF) is holding an academic conference on the weekend of May 29 and May 30, 2004 in the beautiful medieval city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The conference will provide a forum for academics and specialists in all aspects of film and literary criticism and history, as well as Croatian culture and related fields, to present their current research and meet professionals both within and outside their particular disciplines. Cross-disciplinary submissions are welcome. Topic areas include:* Film and Literary Criticism and History;* Croatian History, Culture, Languages and Literature;* Other Areas of the Arts and Humanities; and* Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other areas.The Dubrovnik International Film Festival Academic Conference will accept all types of submissions, including completed research papers, completed abstracts or proposed research, student papers, work-in-progress reports and proposals for future projects. Additionally, participants will be invited to attend screenings at the festival itself. SUBMISSION GUIDELINESWhile submissions via e-mail to conference@DUBROVNIKiff.org  are preferred, mailed submissions are also acceptable. E-mail or mail submissions to:Dubrovnik International Film FestivalP.O. Box 480280Los Angeles, CA 90048 Submissions should include a separate title page including: - submission title- topic area- Name(s) of author(s), email, fax and mailing address(es). Submissions will be acknowledged within 48 hours of receipt, and should be received by April 1, 2004. Notification of receipt of submissions will be sent via e-mail unless another mode of contact is requested.www.DUBROVNIKiff.org letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 20 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5887/1/E-Ana-Vidovic-Masterclass.html  Vidovic Ana's MasterclassHello,Just wanted to inform you about Ana's masterclass that will take place in Baltimore, MD next Summer 2004. If you are interested in attending it, please do contact Ana's booking agent at lubabooking@hotmail.comLooking forward to hearing from you.Best,Luba Bookinglubabooking@hotmail.comRelated article:   (E) Ana Vidovic Croatian Classical Guitar Virtuoso 9-Dec-03 People letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5886/1/HE-OCISTIMO-HRVATSKU-OD-MINA-De-Mine-Croatia.html  OCISTIMO HRVATSKU OD MINASrebrenka Bogovic-Zeskoski, TorontoOcistimo Hrvatsku od mina je povik na akciju skoro svih kanadsko-hrvatskih udruga Juznog Ontarija u Kanadi. Predvidjena su dva banketa u tu korist: 7 veljace i 21 veljace 2004, u Croatia Banquet Hall-u koji moze primiti oko 600 ljudi, pa organizatori smatraju da ne bi trebao biti problem popuntiti obadva datuma iako su relativno blizu jedan drugome. Jedan banket organizira radio postaja "Zvuci Hrvatske" a drugi skupina od dvadesetak udruga, hrvatskih zupa i zavicajnih klubova. Sva cista dobit ide u korist rasciscavanje hrvatskog teritorija, jer dok nemozemo nogom krociti po svakom pedlju hrvatske zemlje, Hrvatska nije slobodna.Synopsis of the text in EnglishThere are going to be two banquets in the month of February in Toronto/Mississauga, Canada, on February 7th and 21st 2004. All the proceeds from both events will go towards de-mining projects inCroatia. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5885/1/HE-University-for-demining-Veluciliste-za-Razminiravanje.html  Veleuciliste za RazminiravanjeSchool of Higher Learning in de-miningSrebrenka Bogovic-Zeskoski, TorontoKrajem prosle godine (21 prosinca) udruga Knights of Malta, (ogranak Toronto) odrzala je svecani banket za nove clanove, a jedan od njih je bila, medju jos nekolicinom zasluznih Hrvata, Prof. Dr. Vjera Krstelj, iz Zagreba, koja osim svojih zaduzenja kao predavac na Sveucilistu u Zagrebu (Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje), je ujedno i jedan od glavnih osnovatelja novog, osebujnog, veleucilista u Velikoj Gorici (15 km od Zagreba). Veleuciliste ima nekoliko smjerova: 1/ pirotehnologija (u koje je ukljuceno i raminiravanje, te rukovanje ekspozivima za potrebe gradjevinarstva i rudarstva), 2/ odrzavanje "strucnih" vozila, 3/ energetika i 4/ racunarstvo (computer science), svaki u trajanju od tri godine. Za upis studenata ce se bodovati odredjene ocjene (prirodne znanosti, matematika, fizika, kemija itd.), a umjesto klasicnog prijemnog ispita potencijalni studenti ce ici na intervju. Nazalost pohadjanje ovog, nadasve prijeko potrebnog veleucilista, koje, nakon uspjesno zadovoljenog skolovanja osposobljuje diplomante za rad na terenu, bez dodatne potrebe za praksom, nije besplatno. Po 6000 kuna ($800.00) placa se studij energetike, racunarstva i odrzavanja vozila. Za studij pirotehnologije polaznici ce po semestru izdvojati 10.000 kuna. ($1.500.00) U programu je, kako je istakla Prof. Dr. Vjera Krstelj, da se dio nastave omoguci na engleskom jeziku, a narocito obuka pirotehnologije odnosno razminiravanja. Namjera veleucilista je standardizirati predavanja na engleskom jeziku koja se odnose na tehnologiju razminiravanja i time privuci studente iz ostalih zemalja za koje su mine akutni problem. Standardiziranje bi omogucilo polaznicima da u relativno kratko vrijeme savladaju i teoriju i praksu i po povratku u svoje zemlje prenesu to znanje i na ostale. Tim potezom bi se uvelike smanjio trosak deaktiviranja po mini koji danas iznosi otprilike izmedju 600 - 1000 dolara. Republika Hrvatska i njeni znanstvenici, a posebice pokretac ove akcije Prof. Dr. Krstelj stvarno mogu biti ponosni sa tim konceptom koji doslovno ozivljava, u prenesenom smislu: "nauci gladnog loviti ribu, pa ce jesti svaki dan" Znaci osbosobiti "domorodce" da sami rijese uspjesno taj ogroman problem. Ako veleuciliste uspije, voljne institucije u svijetu, a napose Hrvatska, koja je ocito jedan od nosioc tog koncepta (nazalost silom prilika), omogucit ce svakoj, pa i najsiromasnijoj zemlji stvoriti dovoljno vlastitih resursa, sto ce uvelike smanjiti trosak razminiravanja i time ostvariti brzu realizaciju povratka zemlje u "funkciju". (Jedan od najakutnijih problema rasprostranjenosti mina je za ratare koji nemogu obradjivati svoja zemljista i time im se onemogucuje njihov opstanak, njihovih obitelji, ali cesto i cijelog sela ili kraja). Nazalost studij razminiravanja na engleskom jeziku se naplacuje 24.000 kuna (3.500.00). Ta suma, s dovoljnim brojem polaznika bi pridonijela samo-odrzanju ustanove kao takve, medjutim, ne samo za hrvatske polaznike, vec i za mnoge iz nerazvijenih zemalja, a gdje je problem mina najveci, i ta suma postaje prepreka u sudjelovanju. (Ako se jos dodaju potrebe svakodnevnice kao sto su stan hrana itd. suma postaje znatno veca). U tu svrhu, Dr. Krstelj je odrzala svoje nadasve informativno predavanje potkrijepljeno statistickim podatcima i ilustracijama clanovima karitativne udruge Knights of Malta uz apel za financijsku pomoc ili direktno skoli ili u stipendiranju polaznika.Uz Knights of Malta, bilo bi dobro kada bi se i neke nase udruge, klubovi itd. u Sjevernoj Americi (SAD i Kanada) ukljucili u tu akciju i osnovali fond za stipendije koji bi se direktno dodijelio polaznicima, bez ikakvih posrednika, sto bi osiguralo da cijela suma ide samo u tu svrhu, bez gubitka na administraciju itd. Donacije bi mogle, uz domoljublje, donijeti donatorima i koristi, jer vecina drustava, kao i Knights of malta izdaju potvrde za poreske olaksice. Zainteresirani, za dodatna pitanja obratite se izravno Dr. Prof. Vera Krstelj na e-mail v.krstelj@fsb.hr Synopsis of the text in EnglishSchool of Higher Learning in de-miningIn December a professor from the University of Zagreb (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture) Dr. Vjera Krstelj has given a very informative talk on the subject for the Knights of Malta which has also invested her as a honorary member.Dr. Krstelj is one of the initiators of a unique School of Higher Learning in the town of Velika Gorica (near Zagreb) in Croatia. The school, in addition to other curricula, has a three years course in de-mining. It is planned that the course will be conducted in both Croatian and English language (with the tuition cost of $1,000.00 and $3,500.00 respectively). An attempt has been made to organize the instructions in such a way, that after the three years, the graduating students can immediately, not only be experts in removing mines, but can also instruct and prepare others for this, dangerous job. The latter concept is especially attractive for the developing countries, as they would by recruiting among their own population future de-mining experts, greatly reducing the present cost per mine.Since the tuition is not negligible, especially for the course in English, for both Croatians and foreign students (expected mostly from the developing countries), it is hoped, that the organizations, such as the Knights of Malta and many Croatian associations would create a fond which would in some way disburse the cost of either running the school and/or create a stipend for the students. For any additional information please contact directly Dr. Krstelj at v.krstelj@fsb.hr  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5884/1/E-Croatian-Childrens-books-NEEDED.html  Croatian Children's books NEEDEDCan you suggest some good books onCroatia, its folk life, folktales, kid novels, geographies, stories, et al,published in English recently that could be included in a "For additionalreading" section for this book on Croatia.Martin Hintzmartinhintz@wi.rr.comChildren's books, CroatiaDear Nenad----Congratulations on creating a great resource for news and Croatiancultural awareness! I really enjoy every issue and especially youreditorials.I am forwarding to you (for CROWN) a request from Marting Hintz who iscompiling an encyclopedic resource including a section on Croatianchildren's literature. He wants to add a section of suggested readings.Perhaps someone on this distribution can help, by listing children's booksor Croatian fairy tales they read to their children, travel guides /geography / popular history resources on Croatia in English (perhaps evenmusic), that would be appropriate for children & young adults. He wants toget titles that are readily available in Canadian and American bookstorechains. So, if anyone has any suggestions from what they used with theirchildren or shared with family & friends in North America, they canforward a reference directly to Mr. Martin Hintz. He will be very gratefuland it is also important to present Croatia correctly and in the bestlight in this published encyclopedic work that will disseminateinformation about Croatian children's literature.Hopefully, this will be possible to distribute to the readership CROWNlist. If it is not, I will look for other ways to help him out. Thanks,again.Best,Marijadalbello@scils.rutgers.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------Subject: Children's books, CroatiaFrom: "Mart Hintz" < martinhintz@wi.rr.com  >Date: Fri, January 9, 2004 1:41 pmTo: dalbello@scils.rutgers.edu--------------------------------------------------------------------------Ms. Dalbello - another question - can you suggest some good books onCroatia, its folklife, folktales, kid novels, geographies, stories, et al,published in English recently that could be included in a "For additionalreading" section for this book on Croatia.I'd need the usual bibliographic info (author, title, place of publishing,publisher, date of publishing, pages).They should be age-specific - aimed at 9-13 year olds (middle school). Each should also be readily available to get in US and Canadian bookstoresor libraries, as well.Thanks for any tips.Martin Hintz-- Marija DalbelloAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Library and Information ScienceSchool of Communication, Information and Library StudiesRutgers, The State University of New Jersey4 Huntington StreetNew Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1071Voice: 732.932.7500 / 8215Internet: dalbello@scils.rutgers.edu http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~dalbello letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5888/1/E-Croatian-Language-Course-for-Beginners-in-Astoria.html  10-week course of Croatian languageHave fun and learn Croatian! This 10-week course is designed for students who have little or no background in Croatian. It will provide a solid foundation for the study of Croatian language, focusing on daily greetings, basic conversation, grammar and vocabulary. All study materials will be provided. Location to be announced. Tentatively, Thursdays 7-9 PM. January 22 - March 25, 2004. Should you prefer some other day/time, do let me know!Knowledge of Croatian alphabet required; complete beginners should take "Master Croatian Reading & Writing in Just 2 Hours!" (a private lesson). Class size is limited - reserve your spot early! For more info and to register, contact the instructor Sanja Crnkovic at 718-626-6805 or crnkovic@netzero.net  . letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 11 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5890/1/E-FELLOWSHIPS-FOR-RESEARCH-AND-LANGUAGE-STUDY.html  FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH AND LANGUAGE STUDYI am forwarding information about fellowships available for language study and research in the CEE region as received.VPFELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH AND LANGUAGE STUDY IN EAST-CENTRAL EUROPEThe American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS iscurrently accepting applications for fellowships supporting research and language study in Eastern, Central and Southern Europe.Fellowships can be used for research, language-study, or a combination of the two in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria,Croatia, the CzechRepublic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE RESEARCH PROGRAM:http://www.americancouncils.org/program.asp?PageID=83&ProgramID=39 Provides full support for three-to-nine month research trips to Eastern, Central and Southern Europe. Fellowships include round-trip international travel, living stipends, visas, language instruction (if requested),insurance, and affiliation fees. Typical awards: $5,000 to $15,000. Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. Open to Ph.D.candidates, post-doctoral scholars, and faculty.CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE LANGUAGE PROGRAM:http://www.americancouncils.org/program.asp?PageID=83&ProgramID=19 Provides international airfare, tuition, insurance, and living stipends for intensive language study at major universities throughout east-central Europe and the Baltic states. Summer, semester and academic yearprograms are available. Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. Open to graduate students at all levels, post-doctoral scholars, and faculty.All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.For more information and an application, please contact:Outbound ProgramsAmerican Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Ste. 700Washington, DC 20036(202) 833-7522outbound@americancouncils.org  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5889/1/H-STO-HRVATSKOJ-ZNACI-ZNANJE.html  STO HRVATSKOJ ZNACI ZNANJE?In a message dated 12/17/03 5:54:26 PM, Davor Pavuna writes:Veceras (17. prosinca 2003.) oko 22:15 u emisiji 'Znakovi Vremena'http://www.hrt.hr/htv/emisije/znakovi_vremena/rijec_urednika.html "STO HRVATSKOJ ZNACI ZNANJE?''urednik, gospodin Branimir Bilic me je telefonski upitao:Kao svjetski renomirani fizicar, vanjski suradnik Institutu za fiziku u Zagrebu, koji stalno djeluje u Lausanne-i u Svicarskoj, gdje cini se je i mnogo Hrvat(ic)a ...... kako Vi vidite situaciju u Hrvatskoj ?Odgovorio sam:Pa, moji kolege na Institutu za fiziku u Zagrebu su strucno izvrsni,no nas je trenutno problem da mi sad u Lausanne-i, na SvicarskomInstitutu za Tehnologiju, imamo tridesetak mladih Hrvat(ic)a kojirade doktorate i eto postali smo drugi najveci centar hrvatskefizike nakon Zagreba ...Ti mladi ljudi su briljantni, te su podigli ugled nase nacije, ali to opetpokazuje kako smo slabo nacionalno organizirani ... kako stihijskiostavljamo mlade ljude bez koherentne institucijske podrske ...Cesto imamo izvrsna znanja, ali nam treba vizija, strategijai optimalna organizacija nacionalnih znanja i strucnosti ...Zato predlazem da se o tome i na HTV-u nastave emisije, te konkretno:1) Povezimo strucnost Hrvata iz inozemstva sa domacim znalcimakroz jedan Centar koordinacije na visokom nivou - time cemo caki financijski zaraditi jer znanja nasih strucnjaka jesu vrijedna ...O tome sam razgovarao s mnogima, konkretno prosli tjedans Prof. M. Radmanom (Pariz), a ranije i s Prof. N. Banom iz Zuerichate mnogima nasim strucnjacima u USA i drugdje po Planeti ...Mi smo brojni povezani Internetom i slazemo se da to treba ostvariti ...2) Moramo povecati postotak znanstvenika i inzenjera >1.5% !Vec sam 5 puta bio u Juznoj Koreji koja je odlican primjer ...Imali su samo 1000 inzenjera 1945. kao kolonija a sad ihimaju 1.8% na oko 50 milijuna pucana i najveci ekonomski rast ...Nemam nista protiv drustvenjaka, ali poznato jest da inzenjerii znanstvenici stvaraju tvrd 'dohodak' i zato nam treba viseelektronicara, strojara, biotehnologa u Hrvatskoj ...To su sve poznate, dokazane cinjenice o strucnom profilu nacijei to treba svakako ostvariti i u Hrvatskoj ...3) Sustavno saljimo studente, odabrane po ozbiljnim kriterijima,u Harvard business school i slicne centre moci da bi stekliveze i poznanstva u igri mocnika ... jer to jako pomaze naciji ...Dakle u igri svjetske moci i utjecaja - kopirajmo npr. Izraelce... i tu moramo imati sustavnu strategiju, kao i Centre publiciteta(PR centers) u New Yorku, Washingtonu, Bruxellesu, Parizu ...... tako se utjece na okolis nuzan za procvat nacije i nasih znanja ...Ali, na kraju, i SVATKO OSOBNO mora radit sam na Sebi i svom duhu ...Mi imamo deklarativno vise od 80% Hrvat(ic)a Katolika vjernika,ali ja tu vjeru u praksi ne vidim ... kad sam 1982. doktoriraoi drzao seminare po Harvardu, Parizu i drugdje ... na koncusam dosao u Zagreb kod Dr. Tomoslava Ivancica i fra ZvjezdanaLinica na duhovno iscjeljenje i to mi je jako pomoglo ...Dr. Ivancic je objavio knjigu ''Susret sa Zivim Bogom''... ma, sve je tu opisano ...Naucio sam se i moliti i zivjeti vjeru ... to je jako vazno da svatkoSnagom Duha i sebi pomogne - onda svi mi postajemo Kostelici ...A obitelj Kostelic jest divan primjer uspjesne hrvatske obitelji,no, tko im je (institucijski) pomogao ... opet su se sami morali probijati ...B. BILIC: A zasto je tome tako ?Pa, to Vam je posljedica 50 godina sustavne indoktrinacije : Zivio Vodja,nasa partija, razne floskule i samoupravljanje ... time se kreativni Duh ubija ...... a takve licnosti='drugovi' su i danas vecinom pri vlasti u Hrvatskoj ...No, bez obzira sto ce polit-oligarhija ili tzv. polit-elita' uciniti,MI domoljubi, katolici i strucnjaci cemo uspjeti i ostvariti NASUviziju nacije: siguran sam da ce nam brojni domoljubi pomoci ...Sve sto rekoh (i jos vise) sad ide na Internet nakon emisije imoji brojni prijatelji i ja Vam svima stojimo na raspolaganju ...... eto to Vam je taj mali Bozicni poklon :-)... jer mene nije problem pronaci (google.com) i cesto mi pisu mladi ljudi ...... i svima odgovorim cim stignem ...Dr. Davor Pavunahttp://ipmc.epfl.ch/page31440.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5891/1/E-Publisher-served-his-country-students.html  Publisher served his country, studentsThe Pat McKeand era is drawing to a close at The Sagamore. Pat has served 11 years as publisher of the award-winning student newspaper at IUPUI. The publisher establishes the business practices of The Sagamore and advises the student editorial staff. In the independent student press model that we have established, it is the student editors who decide the content of the paper. Pat is beloved by all who come to know him well. He is a treasure trove of knowledge that benefits his students and Sagamore staff. As an undergraduate, he served as editor of the Indiana Daily Student. Pat was editor of The Anderson Herald soon after graduating from IU. He taught the editor's course at the Defense Information School at Fort Benjamin Harrison. And for the last 11 years, he taught journalism at IUPUI.His service to his country in Vietnam as an Army officer exposed him to Agent Orange which has led to his recent 100 percent disability and his retirement from his position as publisher. I want to publicly thank Pat for his service to his country. Too many vets, Pat included, were never properly recognized for their service. Pat's professional honors are many but I want to highlight some honors that were particular to his role as publisher and the campus in general. In 1998 Pat received the Distinguished Four-Year Newspaper Adviser Award from the national College Media Adviser's organization. Pat received the 1997-1998 Howard G. Schaller Award, selected from student nominations, recognizing the education needs and interests of adult students at IUPUI. The Glenn W. Irwin Experience Excellence Recognition Award honored Pat for his service on the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis, 1993-1997, as well as at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, as the publisher of The IUPUI Sagamore student newspaper and as adviser to PULS Magazine in Croatia. PULS Magazine became the first independent publication produced in that country since before World War II, thanks to funding from the International Media Fund and the Freedom Forum and Pat was instrumental in training University of Zagreb students in desktop publishing skills and publication design skills.For me, Pat is much more than a fine colleague, he is a personal friend. His commitment to diversity and his integrity is a model for us all. Our office will miss the ear-to-ear grin and Pat's own brand of outrageous humor that has kept us entertained on a daily basis. We hope his retirement travels will not keep him away from us for very long.Thank you, Pat, for all you have done for your country, your students, Sagamore staff and the campus. By Jim W. BrownAssociate Dean School of Journalismhttp://www.sagamore.iupui.edu/33_16/viewPoints/guestEdit_publisherServedStudents.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 07 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5893/1/H-Prof-Z-SEPAROVIC-u-Clevelandu-14-Studenog-03.html  Prof ZVONIMIR SEPAROVICce na svom putu u Vancouver proci kroz  Cleveland, Ohio i tamo odrzati predavanje o tome sto smo duzni hrvatskim zrtvama u borbi za Hrvatsku. S tim u vezi predavanje ce biti "Podizanje memorijalnog sredista hrvatskog zrtvoslovnog drustva, za sve zrtve: Bleigurga i kriznih putova i svih zrtava komunisticke tiranije.Predavanje ce biti 14. studenog 2003 u 7 p.m. u maloj dvorani Hrvatskog doma Alojzija Stepinca uCleveland - Eastlake 34 900 Lakeshore Blv.Svi ste pzvani na ovu izvanrednu priliku sresti profesora Separovica, koji radi na tomeDa se ne zaborave zrtve bez kojih ne bi bilo slobdne HrvatskeDodatne informacije: jerkozovko@hotmail.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 03 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5892/1/E-War-Babies-Call-for-submissions.html  War Babies - call for submissionsLarry Cirignano, EsqPresidentwww.CatholicVote.org  120 Riverwood AvePO Box 118Far Hills, NJ 07931202-544-9600202-318-0789 fax609-781-0090 cellLarryvote@aol.com  - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION: Gender, Ethnicity and Children's Human Rights [call for submissions] According to recent reports, thousands of infants have resulted from mass rape campaigns or sexual exploitation during times of war in the last decade. Anecdotal reports suggest these "war babies" - children born on the wrong side of a conflict - often face stigma, discrimination and even infanticide. Very little systematic scholarly data exists assessing their status and fate or theorizing their protection needs from a children's human rights perspective. To address this gap, I seek contributions from established scholars, graduate students, and human rights practitioners addressing this category of war-affected child. Contributions from fields such as sociology, political science, international law, anthropology, women's studies, and history are encouraged. Paper authors will be invited to present their research at an interdisciplinary workshop, tentatively scheduled to be held March 16, 2004 in conjunction with the International Studies Association Annual Conference in Montreal, Quebec. Papers will forthwith be revised and submitted for inclusion in an edited volume, to be prepared for submission to book publishers by summer 2005. This book will be aimed at laying a foundation for future interdisciplinary work on war babies as a concern for the children's human rights community. Contributions should be between 4000 and 7000 words long, and should address the intersection of gender, ethnicity, children's and women's human rights, sexual violence and armed conflict, and the evolving international legal framework that aims to regulate such behavior. Please send proposals or queries, along with institutional affiliation and contact information. Proposals are due by November 15, 2003. Submissions from graduate students and international scholars are strongly encouraged. For more information contact: R. Charli Carpenter Department of Politics and International Relations Drake University, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Tel: +1 515 271 2136; Fax: +1 515 271 1870 Email: charli.carpenter@drake.edu Website: http://www.drake.edu/artsci/faculty/carpente  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 03 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5894/1/E-New-Jewish-school-in-Croatia.html  New Jewish school in CroatiaBy Vlasta Kovac ZAGREB, Croatia, Sept. 11 (JTA) - When the Jews of Zagreb celebrate Rosh Hashanah, they will have more than just the new year to celebrate.They will also have a new Jewish elementary school."We shall have great reason for celebration," Zagreb rabbi Kotel Da-Don said this week as he hammered a mezuzah on the doorpost of the classroom of the city's new school. Called the Lea Deutsch school after a Jewish girl who was killed during the Holocaust, the institution is the first Jewish school to open in the former Yugoslavia since World War II.On the first day of school this week, the first nine pupils - not all of them Jewish - sat in a semicircle in the middle of the classroom. The handful of first-graders came to the school with their teachers and several guests, who included former students of the prewar Jewish school.The president of the community, Ognjen Kraus, expressed special thanks to the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation for its financial help in getting the school started. The Zagreb Jewish community has given the school space in a building of the former Zagreb Chief Rabbinate, which was returned recently to the community by the Croatian government. The school is starting only with the first grade - which will have 11 students - but eventually it should have all eight gradesHebrew and Judaism will be obligatory parts of the curriculum, but parents may decide whether they want their children to receive religious instruction."I wish the school will have the reputation of a creative and innovative school, and that parents will inscribe their children in this school not only because it is a Jewish school, but because of the quality of education," Nadia Geras, a mother of one of the pupils, told JTA. The Jewish Elementary School in Croatia operated from 1841 until 1941, when the Holocaust began in Croatia. It never reopened.The Zagreb community has about 1,500 members. Many of the children are the products of mixed marriages, and most of the children in the new Jewish school have only one Jewish grandparent. A few are the children of Israelis living in Croatia. © JTA. Reproduction of material without written permission is strictly prohibited. http://www.jta.org/page_view_story.asp?intarticleid=13190&intcategoryid=2 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 13 Sep 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5895/1/H-Hrvatski-jezik-u-BiH-Za-svaki-narod-istovjetna-prava.html  Za svaki narod istovjetna prava u oblasti obrazovanja i skolstvaDragi prijatelji,U tijeku je reforma obrazovnog sustava u Bosni i Hercegovini koju provode medjunarodne institucuje OSCE i OHR. Pomozite lobirajuci za prava Hrvata u Bosni i Hercegovini !- Zelimo obrazovni sustav u kojem ce biti moguce hrvatskim jezikom i govoriti i slusati ga od prvog razreda osnovne skole pa do sveucilisne razine.- Zelimo da svaki narod u BiH ostvari istovjetna prava u oblasti obrazovanja i skolstva.- Zatra¾ite od predstavnika medjunarodne zajednice koji djeluju u Bosni i Hercegovini da, sukladno Ustavu BiH, konvencijama UNESCO-a, te prirodnom i neotudjivom pravu svakog naroda da kroz obrazovne institucije cuva i njeguje vlastiti jezik i kulturu, omoguce Hrvatima u BiH izgradnju sustava obrazovnih institucija na hrvatskom jeziku.Josip Merdzo Molimo Vas da svoja pisma potpore uputite e-mailom ili faxom slijedecim organizacijama i pojedincima:OSCE Mission to Bosnia and HerzegovinaHead of MissionAmbassador Robert M. BeecroftObala Kulina Bana 19, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,Fax: +387 33 442 479info@oscebih.org urdurg@oscebih.org richardm@oscebih.org __________________________________________________________OHR, Office of the High RepresentativeHigh RepresentativePaddy AshdownEmerika Bluma 1, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,Fax: +387 33 283 550Fax: +387 33 283 501 ian.patrick@ohr.int claude.kieffer@ohr.int letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 11 Sep 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5896/1/ES-Studia-Croatica---Call-for-Papers---Invitacion.html  Literary works related to Croatian issues neededThe journal Studia Croatica welcomes the submission by authors of scientific and literary works related to Croatian issues. The submited works will be evaluated by the Editorial Committee as for their suitability for publication in our Web site: www.studiacroatica.com or eventually in the paper edition.We are interested in works dealing with Croatian culture, history, geography, social, political and migration studies. Papers can be submitted in Croatian, English, Spanish or French. Other languages may also be considered. Please email works to director@studiacroatica.com Joza Vrljicak, M.A.DirectorStudia Croaticajoza@velocom.com.arThe journal Studia Croatica is published since 1960 in paper and is on the Web since 1996. The site has some 6000 Web pages, which is equivalent to some 15000 pages in paper. It recieves more than 100000 hits per month.-------------La revista Studia Croatica invita a autores a presentar trabajos científicos y literarios relacionados a temas croatas. Los trabajos presentados serán evaluados por el Comité Editorial para su publicación en nuestro sitio Web: www.studiacroatica.com, o eventualmente para su edición en papel.Nos interesan trabajos sobre cultura, historia, geografia, y cuestiones sociales, políticas y migratorias así como también creaciones literarias. Los trabajos pueden estar escritos en croata, inglés, castellano o francés. Otros idiomas podrán ser considerados.Rogamos enviar los trabajos via correo electrónico adirector@studiacroatica.com Magister Joza VrljicakDirectorStudia Croaticajoza@velocom.com.arLa revista Studia Croatica se publica desde 1960 en papel y en la Web desde 1996. El site tiene unas 6000 páginas web, que equivalen a unas 15000 páginas en papel. El site recibe más de 100000 visitas por mes. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 02 Sep 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5897/1/E-Teach-yourself-Croatian---one-possible-answer.html  Teach yourself Croatian - one possible answerDear all (especially Michael Spudic),for any interested in learning Croatian without attending a course I wouldlike to suggest to ask the  "Hrvatska Matica Iseljenika", an organization which takes care for Croats all over the world (have a look  at: www.matis.hr ), for further advice in this context.I myself have bought two books with which I tought myself some more Croatiangrammar and use of  language. They are called: "Dobro Dosli", which means "Welcome". Written inCroatian, English, German, French and Spanish they offer not only one person the possibility to improveher/his Croatian but equally gives other admirers of Croatia and its culture a good tool to learn the language.In addition, I definitely can recommend the dictionaries offered by "Skolska Knjiga Zagreb", available for  German, English, Spanish, French, Italian and a lot of other native speakers. The most useful book thou  might be: "Razlikovni rjecnik" (a monolingual dictionary whichdifferentiates Croatian words by their semantic roots).I am sorry for not being able if and where you might buy the literature Ihave listed above, but I am sure the "Hrvatska Matica Iseljenika" will be pleased to help you where as wellas whenever necessary.Hoping I was of use to you I remain with kindest regards to all of you,especially to NenadValentina BrajkoPSIn case you have further questions do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail:valentina.brajko@gmx.de . But please be aware that I am living in Europe and do not have a single clueabout the U.S. trading markets. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 13 Aug 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5898/1/E-New-BOOK-Teach-Yourself-Croatian.html  Book Teach Yourself CroatianNenad,I've ordered a teach yourself book for Croatian, and it is just about to beplaced on the market. I wonder if anybody on the list has any idea aboutsuch books on the market and what would be the most recommended for abeginner. At the Barnes and Nobles website there is the following information:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=52HUSSJ60I&isbn=0071420215&itm=1In the meantime, trusting all is well with you, all the best,Michael letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 08 Aug 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5899/1/HE-Success-of-a-Young-Croatian-Scientist.html  Mladi Hrvati i dalje uspjesno djeluju po svijetu:Dr. Marko Ivancevic, mladi hrvatski znanstvenik izRadiology Department, Geneva Unviersity Hospital (SWITZERLAND)je prije nekoliko dana dobio Young Investigators' Award zaprezentaciju svog znanstvenog istrazivanja:"Correction of the inflow effect on fast GRE MR sequence for perfusion imaging"na skupu International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) u Torontu.Young Croatianscientist delivers success worldwide:Dr. Marko Ivancevic, young Croatian medical physicist fromRadiology Department, Geneva Unviersity Hospital (SWITZERLAND)has received the Young Investigators' Award for the presentation of his research"Correction of the inflow effect on fast GRE MR sequence for perfusion imaging"at the ISRAM meeting in Toronto.------------Dr. Marko IvancevicMarko Ivancevic Radiology Dpt, Geneva Unviersity Hospital1211 Geneva 14, SWITZERLAND imarko@freesurf.ch  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5901/1/H-Videokonferencija-u-Rijeci-23-srpnja-2003.html   Videokonferencija Razvitak Hrvatske izmedju autopoiesisa i alopoiesisa Postovani! Obracamo Vam se ovim putem kako bismo Vas obavijestili o odrzavanju znanstvenog predavanja i rasprave putem videokonferencije. Naime, prigodom dolaska uglednog ceskog znanstvenika prof. Milana Zelenija na hrvatski Jadran, a u sklopu znanstveno-istrazivackog projekta «Razvitak Hrvatske izmeðu autopoiesisa i alopoiesisa», odobrenog od strane Ministarstva znanosti i tehnologije, voditelj projekta prof.dr.sc. Ante Lauc, redovni profesor osjeckog Ekonomskog fakulteta, organizira predavanje u obliku videokonferencije s temom «Ceska Republika i RH izmeðu autopoiesisa i alopoiesisa». Predavanje ce se odrzati na Pravnom fakultetu u Rijeci 23. srpnja 2003. godine (srijeda) u 10 sati po hrvatskom vremenu, a brojni ce znanstvenici i drugi gosti biti prisutni na elektrotehnickim fakultetima u Zagrebu, Splitu i Osijeku. Na predavanju ce se razgovarati o samoodgoju, samoobrazovanju i samoorganiziranju pojedinaca sa visokom razinom moralnog, intelektualnog i socijalnog kapitala te o potrebi veceg ulaganja u ljudski kapital u obje republike. Videokonferencija ce se izravno prenositi putem Interneta, na adresi: mms://161.53.201.17:8080 Nadamo se da cete pratiti tijek videokonferencije kao i da cete obavijestiti potencijalno zainteresirane osobe o njenom odrzavanju. Videokonferencija ce biti na engleskom jeziku, a sva eventualna pitanja, komentare ili prijedloge mozete slati, prije konferencije, za vrijeme njenog trajanja kao i nakon nje, na e-mail adresu: osijek@efos.hr Nadamo se da ce predavanje rezultirati konstruktivnom zajednickom raspravom u kojemu ce se izmijeniti iskustva i dogovoriti buduca suradnja kako izmedju znanstvenika tako i izmedju znanstvenika i Hrvata u dijaspori. Stoga Vas molimo da pratite tijek videokonferencije putem Interneta te se na taj nacin posredno ukljucite u raspravu. Unaprijed hvala! prof.dr.sc. Ante Lauc Milan Zeleny is Professor of Management Systems at Fordham University in New York and also at The Tomas Bat'a University in Zlin, Moravia. He holds Ing. from the Prague School of Economics, and MS and PhD from the University of Rochester. Other academic appointments include Columbia University School of Business, University of South Carolina, Copenhagen School of Economics, European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (Brussels), and others. Milan Zeleny is the author of some 350 papers and articles, ranging from operations research, cybernetics and general systems, to economics, history of science, total quality management, and simulation of autopoiesis and artificial life (AL). Articles on Integrated Process Management (IPM), Bat'a-System and Mass Customization were translated into Japanese, others into Chinese, French, Italian, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, Russian and Polish. He recently published the Handbook of Information Technology in Business for Thomson International and the New Frontiers of Decision Making for the Information Technology Era (with Y. Shi) for World Scientific. He is currently preparing Human Systems Management: Integrating Knowledge, Management and Systems (World Scientific) and Knowledge and Wisdom of Enterprise (Prentice Hall) Autopoiesis (self-production) in SME networks Small and medium enterprise networks (SME Networks) are becoming an integral part of the Network Economy. From the `industrial districts' of the Terza Italia to the entrepreneurial clusters of the Silicon Valley, SME's are a significant driving force of economic growth, job creation, disinflation and productivity enhancement in most industrial countries. After decades of research, these local industrial systems are still poorly understood in terms of their sustained processes of innovation, network interaction and competitive adjustments. While there could be some external economies due to agglomeration, division of labor, specialization and lowered transaction costs, differential innovation, interaction and adjustment capabilities are not fully explained by these mechanisms. A theoretical construct of local industrial system is missing. However, no mechanical or graph theory model of network architecture can substitute for what actually makes people in the network interact in order to become technologically innovative and capable of ongoing adjustment to their competitors. Counting the nodes and edges of graphs would be a poor substitute for understanding SME networks as dynamic (`living') organic systems they are. In this paper we propose a theoretical construct of network production, renewal and adaptation based on autopoiesis (self-production) of living systems. Keywords: Autopoiesis, self-production, industrial districts, regional enterprise networks, value chains, demand chains, added value, SME networks 1. Introduction SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) networks are receiving fresh attention as dynamic parts of the New Economy (Network Economy), accounting for most of its job and productivity growth. Traditional `industrial districts' (IDs) of Italy have thus become the precursors of the global expansion of SME networks in technologically advanced countries and regions. Regional and local economic district, cluster or network provides a distinct advantage in the era of globalization and integration. With the accelerating weakening of the nation-state, the regional economic and political advantage is becoming more clearly perceived and widely supported. Local industrial systems can become models for regional and even transnational systems. A vast literature explaining the IDs of Italy has covered virtually all possible variables to explain their sustainability, adaptability and renewal. From Marshallian external economies, through division of labor, flexible specialization, geographical and political cohesiveness, to family-rooted self-reliance and trust -- no single variable has been shown capable of explaining persisting and sustained success of IDs. For example, one can observe higher levels of cooperation and trust within SME networks and from that postulate cooperative and trust-based cultures as necessary prerequisites for IDs success. Yet, more significant levels of cooperation and trust are themselves a product of repeated and sustained interactions with already existing, functional networks. Is level of trust the cause or the effect? SME networks are not mathematical, linear graphs of connected elements, having clear inputs and outputs, translating neatly exogenous causes into indigenous effects. SME networks are circular organizations of no discernible inputs and outputs (or causes and effects). Trust, for example, is both the cause and the effect of SME networks interactions. We propose that SME networks are characterized by circular organization of productive, network forming processes, autopoietic (self-producing), organizationally closed and structurally open systems. In such systems, organization of the firm reflects the organization of the embedding network. We propose that the level and sustainability of autopoiesis is directly related to the levels of interaction, innovation and adaptation in SME networks. Further, we propose that the span of `coverage' or control over the underlying value chain is the key organizing principle of successful districts or clusters transforming into autopoietic networks. 2. Autopoiesis (self-production) of networks The process of self-production is called autopoiesis (production of self), in contrast to heteropoiesis (production of the `other'). Self-produced systems or networks are referred to as autopoietic systems. Autopoiesis or self-production can take place when there are distinct and autonomous individuals or agents interacting and communicating in a specific environment and according to specific behavioral rules of conduct and interaction. Business system is defined by its key processes of production, services, transportation, transformation, communication, etc. These processes carry out coordinated action, coordinated sequences of real (not merely represented) activities, operations, exchanges and transfers. Coordination itself takes place either by command or instruction (go there, do this) or by rules (if this, then do that), covenants and habits, all embedded in the language of coordination. Processes are not only coordinated but also concatenated into interrelated sequences and chains, forming complex and interdependent linkages of parallel and sequential subprocesses-forming networks of coordinated processes. The network of interrelated processes is driven and recursively coordinated by rules: rules of behavior, response, cooperation, competition and communication. Command leads to non-recursive, externally driven one-time action (go there, do that), while rules assure internal replication and recurrence (if this occurs, do that). The same processes (or networks of processes) can be coordinated by different rules (systems or networks of rules). It is therefore the system of rules of coordination, rather that the processes themselves, that defines the nature of recursivity of coordinated action. 3. Organization and structure The network of rules of coordination is what distinguishes and defines the organization of a business corporation or system. Organization is the network of rules of coordination. Every object, every corporation, every system has its organization. Because organization, being a network of rules, drives and replicates action, it is the foundation of the system dynamics, the execution and replication of its action. Structure is a spatio-temporal distribution of outcomes or products of the rule-coordinated processes. Structure is therefore a specific manifestation of the underlying organization within the specific context and conditions under which the rules are applied. The same organization (rules of coordination) can be manifested in a number of different structures. The same structure could only rarely or by serendipity arise from different organizations. Organization gives rise to structure, as action gives rise to outcome. Structure is static, spatio-temporally limited arrangement of components and outcomes, a manifestation of the underlying recursive, dynamic organization of processes and their roles of coordination. Organization, as a network of rules, can lead to the recursivity and self-replication of coordinated processes. In order to achieve this, organization cannot be linear and open-ended, from input to output, but it must be `closed upon itself', i.e., circular and therefore organizationally closed. Organizational closure is a prerequisite of selfrenewal, self-replication and recursive regeneration of the system. The coordination of processes through organizational closure assures that the same network of processes and their coordination rules are produced again. Thus, not any set of rules, but a circularly `closed' set of rules assures the self-perpetuation of a system. Organizationally closed system produces itself: it recursively recreates its own network or processes and rules of coordination that produced it. Organizationally open system is linear and unidirectional: it does not produce itself, it does not recreate the network of roles and processes that produced it. It `spends' itself unidirectionally and has to be repeatedly and externally triggered and re-triggered by command or feedback. Without renewing this external trigger-input it exhausts its potential and ceases its activity and production. Organizationally closed systems are self-renewing; organizationally open systems are self-limiting. Self-organizing and self-managing systems, like spontaneously emerging and self-renewing cooperative networks must be organizationally closed. 4. Environmental embedding Organizationally closed systems thrive on intimate, highly evolved and intense environmental interactions. Rules-driven systems, lacking external command and feedback, can persist only through effective and incessant `reading' of external perturbations. Environmental perturbations, signals and triggers can affect mostly the structure (see above) of the system, its organization being closed in the sense of selfconsistency and thus not easily perturbed. The system is not only open to its environment, it is being (intimately), through its structure, coupled with it. It is structurally embedded in its environment, while remaining organizationally autonomous. This makes sense because only organizational autonomy and stability can assure system's survival and persistence within its changing, chaotic and inchoate environment. Yet, in order to survive effectively, the system must be structurally responsive and adaptive to changing environmental conditions. Self-renewing corporations are organizationally closed and structurally open (coupled with their environment). Corporation survives through maintaining its organization (closure) while adapting its structure by coupling it (intimately) with its environment. One should see, after some reflection, that it is the organizationally open systems (hierarchies, command systems, input-output mechanisms) that are relatively `closed', unresponsive to their environment, structurally rigid and unadaptable. It is the organizationally closed systems (self-renewing networks, markets, spontaneous social orders) that are significantly `open' to their environment, crucially dependent on their structural coupling with it. 5. The role of feedback A system which is separated from its environment by nonpermeable boundaries and information filters -not structurally coupled with it -- can read and calculate the environment only through symbolic or interpretational information feedback. Such feedback often provides the only link, the only channel of communication with the environment. Without such `channel' the system would become a `foreign body' within its own environment. This is why hierarchical command systems -organizationally open and structurally closed -- are redolent of feedback. Data collection, data interpretation, information gathering, questionnaires and polls, special information channels, special information processors, consumer research, promotion, calculations and modeling, are the only connections penetrating the otherwise impermeable boundaries of command systems. Strong presence, large variety and technological effectiveness of informational feedback are the best evidence of system's relative `closure' and its essential separateness or `decoupling' from the environment. This is why traditional hierarchies of command rely so crucially upon information feedback -- calculation and interpretation of environmental signals. Responding to action is a sign of structural coupling, responding to the description of action is a sign of information feedback. In living systems, one is usually more effective than the other. Expressed more succinctly, through managerial conventional wisdom: `It does not matter what they say they'd do; what matters is what they do do'. The difference between action and its description cannot be clearer, as can't be the difference between feedback and structural coupling of a corporation. Organizationally closed systems respond to coordinated action and do that by structurally coupling themselves with their environment. Organizationally open systems can only respond to information (description of action) feedback because they are not structurally coupled with their environment, but are separate and even isolated from it. While mass customization is based on action and structural coupling, mass production is based on the description of action and information feedback separation from the environment. Structural coupling of corporations with their environment is an important concept, going way beyond traditional feedback. Structurally coupled corporation responds to action, not to its description or prediction. It frees itself from the statistical conception of markets, from forecasting and prediction, from anonymity. At this stage at least, such liberation offers significant competitive advantage. 6. Knowledge as coordination of action Structurally closed corporations are producing knowledge, structurally open corporations are producing data and information. The difference is fundamental. Organization is a circularly closed network of process-coordinating rules. Because knowledge (and its linguistic embedding) is purposeful coordination of action, organization (as defined here) is functioning in terms of storage, renewal, enhancement and production of knowledge. While information, as description of action, is just an input into organizationally open, linear input-output system, knowledge is the action itself, as expressed through its coordination by organizational rules. It is crucial for modem business to draw a clear distinction between action and its description, between knowledge and information. We have knowledge when we can coordinate our action purposefully; we have information when we have a (symbolic) description of action coordination. Information is input, knowledge is process itself. Knowledge producing systems are fundamentally different from data and information producing systems. The former are organizationally closed and structurally open, rules driven; the latter are the opposite: organizationally open and structurally closed, command driven. In this sense, all corporations serve at least a dual purpose: 1. To produce and consume something else than itself, i.e., output, product, service or information -- through heteropoiesis; and 2. To produce and consume itself, i.e., its own ability to coordinate action, in order to produce goods, services or information -through autopoiesis. In order to produce something, corporation has to be able to produce itself, i.e., recreate and renew its ability to produce, to coordinate its own action. Producing a product presents different focus and different challenges than producing the knowledge, the ability to coordinate action so that product gets produced. 7. Process of autopoiesis Autopoietic organization can be defined as a network of interactions and processes, involving at least: (1)   Production (poiesis): the rules and regulations governing the entry of new       components, such as emergence, input, birth, membership, acceptance.   (2)   Bonding (linkage): the rules governing associations, arrangements, manufactures,       functions and positions of components during their tenure within the organization.   (3)   Degradation (replenishment): the rules and processes associated with the       termination of membership, like death, separation, consumption, output and       expulsion. In Fig. 1, the above three poietic processes are connected into a cycle of self-production. Observe that all such circularly concatenated processes represent productions of components necessary for the subsequent processes, not only the one labeled as `production'. Although in reality hundreds of processes could be so interconnected, the above three-process model represents the minimum conditions necessary for any autopoiesis to emerge. An autopoietic system can thus be defined as a system that is generated through a closed (circular) organization of production processes such that the same organization of processes is regenerated through the interactions of its own products (components), and its boundary or distinction emerges as a resuit of the same constitutive processes. Autopoietic organization is an autonomous unity of a network of productions of components, that participate recursively in the same network of productions of components, which produced these components, and which realize such a network of productions as a unity in the space in which the components exist. Such organization of components and component-producing processes remains temporarily invariant through the interaction and turnover of components. What changes is the system structure (its particular manifestation in a given environment) and its parts. The nature of the components and their spatiotemporal relations are only secondary to their organization and thus refer only to the structure of the system. An organization becomes autopoietic if all three types of constitutive processes are balanced or in harmony. If one of the three types is either missing or if one or two types predominate (out-of-balance system), then the organization can only be heteropoietic or allopoietic, i.e., capable of producing only `the other' but not itself. In autopoietic social systems, dynamic networks of productions are being continually renewed without changing their organization, while their components are being replaced; perishing or exiting individuals are substituted by the birth or entry of new members. Individual experiences are also renewed; ideas, concepts and their labels evolve, and these, in turn, serve as the most important organizing factor in human societies. Autopoietic social systems, in spite of all their rich metaphoric and anthropomorphic meanings and intuitions, are networks characterized by inner coordination (or harmony) of individual action achieved through communication among temporary memberagents. The key words are coordination, communication, and limited individual lifespan. Coordinated behavior includes both cooperation and competition, in all their shadings and degrees. Actions of predation, altruism, and self-interest are simple examples of different and interdependent modes of coordination. Communication could be physically, chemically, visually, linguistically, or symbolically induced deformation (or in-formation) of the environment and consequently of individual action taking place in that same environment. So I, as an individual, can coordinate my own action in the environment only if I coordinate it with the action of other participants in the network. In order to achieve this, I have to in-form (change) the environment so that the action of others is suitably modified; I have to communicate. As all other individuals are attempting to do the same, a social network of coordination emerges, and, if successful, it is being `selected' and persists. Such a network improves my ability to coordinate my own action effectively. Cooperation, competition, altruism, and self-interest are therefore inseparable. Any self-sustainable system must secure, enhance and preserve communication among its components or agents as well as their coordination and self-coordination capabilities. Systems with limited or curtailed communication can be sustained and coordinated through external commands, but they are not self-sustaining. Hierarchies of command are sustainable but not self-sustaining. Today, electronic networks enable small businesses to tap into the global reservoirs of information, expertise, and financing that used to be available only to large companies. Even individual agents become empowered through this process, and gain significant autonomy that enables them to participate in the autopoiesis of temporary corporations. Free markets connect business agents into networks quite spontaneously, based on trade and other exchanges of mutual interest. In these tacit networks firms remain independent agents interconnected on the basis of short-term collaboration in order to execute transactions, recurrently establishing, canceling and re-establishing their multidirectional relationships. Such networks are dynamic, reshaped and reformed according to changing contexts, interests and conditions. The industrial districts (ID) of Italy are local hyper-networks based on autopoiesis and innovation. A good example is the Prato region. In 1970s, a failing textile mill was broken into eight separate companies and major portion of the equity sold to key employees. This was the seed with catalytic properties: by 1990, more than 15000 small textile firms (averaging less than 5 employees) became active in the region. Textile production has tripled while the textile industry has declined in the rest of Europe. What is at the core of ID success? The answer appears to lie in the mastering and controlling the entire customer-supplier value chain, the entire production process. The ID small businesses are not just marketscattered competing units, nor are they simple appendices to large companies and conglomerates. Instead, they respond to customer markets directly, through activating linkages most suitable for specific customization. They emerge, persist and disintegrate according to alternative manifestations of customer-supplier value chain. In Fig. 2, the string of small businesses covering the defining (initial) value chain is sketched. As the alternative chains develop (in response to new customers, technologies or products/services), say I and II in the picture, the original businesses do not `cover' all activities of new chain-processes. A room for new business or business-expansion reengineering is thus open and flexibly filled. Some original companies, unable to adapt, may go out of business, their knowledge agents absorbed into newly emerging units. As long as the ID responds and so `covers' the ever-changing chains, the network remains self-organizing (autopoietic) and self-sustaining. It is the chain or process induced productive synergy which distinguishes ID from a simple collection of independent businesses. There are many network organizations, driven by different goals and purposes. Some of them are simple tax/financial alliances, others aim at sharing or controlling the market. There are networks that are `covering' the value chain and are flexible and adaptive enough to maintain and expand their `coverage' through dynamic reshaping of their own linkages -- such networks survive and prosper. Such dynamic networks are capable of directly competing with the superlarge companies of global competition. Such networks of small businesses represent a newly emerging mode of production, eminently suited to global competition, innovation, flexibility and knowledge production -- they could become autopoietic (self-producing) and thus self-sustainable in an everchanging global environment. Australian TCG (Technical Computer Graphics) provides a good example of a self-producing network in a business-firm environment. There are no coordinating divisions, `leading firms', or management superstructures guiding TCG's 24 companies; the coherence, growth and maintenance of the network is produced, according to, by a set of network-producing rules: 1.      Mutual independence, binding firms through bilateral commercial contracts. This       excludes the formation of internal hierarchy.       2. Mutual preference to member firms in the tendering and letting of contracts.       3. Mutual non-competition among members, to establish self-denial and trust.       4. Mutual non-exploitation among members, based on `cost-plus' contracting, not         profit maximization.       5. Flexibility and business autonomy; no need for group approval of any transactions,         if no rules are broken.       6. Network democracy without a holding company, `central committee', owner,         controller or formal governance structure.       7. Non-observance of rules leads to expulsion.       8. All members have equal access to the open market.       9. Entry: new members welcome, but financed by debt, not through drawing on group         resources.       10. Exit: no impediments to departing firms. The above ten rules constitute the autopoietic organization of a network TCG. They insure that the network continually produces itself and maintains its coherence over time. There has never been a bankruptcy within the TCG network. In a changing environment, TCG network grows outwards and adapts to a global market place through a `triangulation process' of collaborative alliances and through spinning-off new companies. A triangle is a strategic alliance of [TCG + external company + customer] and their bonding and concatenation expands the network. 8. Conclusion SME networks are self-producing and self-sustainable autopoietic networks. As such, they are organizationally closed and structurally open systems, relying not on symbolic feedback but on action-based structural coupling with their environment. They are not cybernetic hierarchical machines of centralized control, but rather social organisms alive through their action and interaction. While autopoiesis assures interaction, innovation and adaptability, it is the coverage of the customer-supplier value chain that provides strategic competitive advantage to the SME network, contributing to its renewal and self-sustainability. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 22 Jul 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5900/1/E-Young-Scholars-Conference---Academic-Submission.html  Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) &The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)Academic Submission for Young Scholars Conference The organizers will pay for all meals, accommodation and a round-trip economy class flight ticket to Geneva for all selected candidates.Tomislav --I spotted your details on the Balkan Academic News site and wouldlike to invite you to apply for a conference I am helping organise inGeneva on Balkans security issues. Further details are below.If you would like to me to send you a properly formatted version ofthe invitation or if you have any questions please e-maildavidson@iiss.org .I do hope you will consider applying - I think the Conferencepromises to be a quite exceptional event.Carolyne DavidsonGeneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) TheInternational Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)Invitation"2nd Young Faces Conference"2 - 4 October 2003Geneva, SwitzerlandDear Tomislav:The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) wouldlike to invite you to compete for a place at our 2nd jointlyorganized Young Faces Conference to be held in Geneva, Switzerland,from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th October 2003.The Young Faces Conference seeks to bring together young scholars,NGO activists, journalists and government officials from Albania,Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegroincluding Kosovo and give them an opportunity to engage withprominent international experts in a broad debate concerningcontemporary issues of global and regional security.The venue for the Conference will be the villa Rivebelle on theshores of Lake Geneva. The organizers will pay for all meals,accommodation and a round-trip economy class flight ticket to Genevafor all selected candidates.If you would like to meet some of the world's top experts in thefield of security policy and compete for an opportunity to have yourwork published, please read the attached information. Participantsfor the conference will be selected following a review of theirsubmitted papers with the best papers published as part of a DCAFsponsored publication.We wish you luck and hope to see you in Geneva.Sincerely,Marc RemillardHead of International Projects, DCAFDana AllinEditor, Survival and Carol Deane Senior Fellow for TransatlanticAffairs, IISS2nd Young Faces ConferenceConditions for participationThe 2nd Young Faces Conference will take place from Thursday 2nd toSaturday 4th October 2003. You will be expected to arrive in Genevaon 1st October and depart on 5th October.To be considered for the conference, applicants must:1. Be 35 years old or younger at the time of the conference;2. Be young scholars, NGO activists, journalists or governmentofficials from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, including Kosovo;3. Hold a graduate degree or possess equivalent experience in arelevant discipline;4. Speak and write fluently in English;5. Submit all of the following by 29 August through e-mail tod.stancic@dcaf.ch · a detailed curriculum vitae (CV);· a draft paper in English on one of the topics below (15 pagemaximum, A4 size paper, double spaced, with 2cm margins).Participants are encouraged to focus on any aspect of the listedtopics;· a one-page abstract (up to 500 words, in English) outliningthe main ideas and principal argument in the draft paper.Paper Topics:¨ Euro-Atlantic rift: remedies and repercussions for South-EastEurope.Provide an overview of the underlying issues and present problems inEuro-Atlantic relations and discuss potential remedies. Identify anddiscuss the most likely repercussions of these issues on theinternational community's attitude and commitment to resolvingchallenges in South-East Europe. How should national/regional policymakers change their agenda and strategies to adapt to the changingcircumstances?¨ Towards securing the Balkans: the challenges ahead.Discuss some of the key current regional security issues in theBalkans. What feasible strategies and regional arrangements could bedeveloped for enhancing border security and overcoming the problemsof, for example, organized crime, illegal trade and trafficking? Howare these issues perceived and treated by policy-makers in yourcountry and the rest of the region? How could the internationalcommunity support strengthening regional security while ensuring theonus remains with national stakeholders?Or /?¨ Security reform in the countries of South-Eastern Europe:issues and opportunities, ideas and strategies.Provide a vision of security reform in South Eastern Europe andassess the feasibility, expected outcomes and potential obstaclesfacing existing or proposed reforms in one SEE country. What islikely to be the realistic impact of these reforms on nationaldevelopment and regional security strategy? What are yourrecommendations with a view to aligning reform strategies with geo-strategic and geo-political trends at the global, European andregional level?Following a review of submitted papers, at least 15 candidates willbe selected to participate in the 2nd Young Faces Conference, andinvited to submit their final papers no later than 1 October 2003.From the final papers submitted the best papers will be selected andpublished.Please submit your draft paper with a one page abstract as well asyour CV electronically by 29 August to:Mr. Darko Stancic, Coordinator for South-East European Projects (DCAF)Email: d.stancic@dcaf.ch  - Phone: +41-22-741 77 58 - Fax: +41-22-741 77 05For more information about DCAF and IISS please see www.dcaf.ch  andwww.iiss.org  respectively.Tomislav Z. KuzmanovicHinshaw & Culbertson100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Ste 2600Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202tkuzmanovic@HinshawLaw.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 22 Jul 2003 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/5905/1/E-Rudolf-Steiner-founder-of-Waldorf-Schools-born-in-Croatia.html  Rudolf Steiner founder of Waldorf SchoolsRudolf Steiner (1861-1925) When books and an individual come into collision and there is a hollow sound, this need not be the fault of the books!                             - Rudolf Steiner Dear Nenad,This article appeared in "Conscious Choice" magazine in Chicago andmentions his humble beginnings as the son of a railway official born in asmall Croatian village.. He was on the front cover titled "The spirituallygifted life of Rudolf Steiner". "The Truth About Rudolf Steiner" the founderof "Waldorf" Schools, author of about 25 books, presenter of over 6000lectures, a man who was simply decades ahead of his time - a true forerunnerand messenger of love and freedom. Here is more information about him andthe Waldorf Schools.Sincerely,MirnaRudolf Steiner was born 1861 in Kraljevica (Croatia) of AustrianCatholic parents. He is viewed in America as German philosopher. Steiner'santhroposophical teaching, presented as "spiritual science," is anextraordinary synthesis of "organic" ideas in nineteen-century Germanthought with theosophical material and fresh occult intuitions. The modelfor fuller knowledge of individual beings is the organic idea of aself-evolving and self-directing organism, which Goethe saw in the "primalplant." The method for generalizing such knowledge is one of intuitivethinking. Steiner espoused a "monism of thought": a valid world image isever building as individual spirits live in (miterleben) the organic worldprocess.Heralding Nietzsche's independence of thought, Steiner followed him inrejecting both natural teleology and objective moral laws. Yet he maintainedthat Nietzsche was always protesting and tragically dashing his free spiritagainst an alien culture and a limited science of nature. Nietzsche'sdoctrine of "eternal recurrence," however, was a factor which led Steiner togive sympathetic attention to Indian thought. Nature is, after all, but onemanifestation of spiritual reality, which reveals itself more directly inthought and in art. Among Indian ideas which Steiner adopted while atheosophist is fourfold construction of man on earth as having the physical,the either, the astral bodies, and the "I" with their respective powers ofdevelopment and transformation.While the higher aim of Steiner's pedagogy was to develop specialpowers of spiritual insight, the cultivation of moral balance, a harmony ofvirtuous dispositions intermediate between excesses and defects, wasconsidered a prerequisite.Josip Remenar - SutrA magazine - New York"Waldorf Schools""His ideas are all based on his insights into the nature of the humanbeing and his insights into the spiritual life. Steiner believed peopleshould come to know higher worlds through their own searching.The best known and most widely accepted idea of Steiner's is Waldorf education. Steiner designed the Waldorf system in 1919 for the children of workers at the Waldorf Astoria cigarette factory in Stuttgart, Germany, atthe request of factory owner Emil Molt. His creation was based on his theoryof the three developmental stages. Early childhood, until age7, whenchildren learn bestthrough physical activity and play; age 7 to 14, when children learnthrough feeling and the imagination; age 14 and up, when children can beginto develop their intellect. Waldorf schools are rich in the arts andstorytelling. Seasonal festivals, fairy tales, myths, and legends feed achild's creative spirit. This educational approach was way ahead of itstime, applying the theory of multiple intelligences and sensory experientiallearning some 60 years beforethe theory was introduced in our culture. Teachers create theeducational experience and the same teacher stays with the class from firstto eighth grade. Teachers also run the school. While Waldorf is based onanthrposophy, the philosophy is not taught tochildren. "The whole idea of Waldorf is NOT to fill a child up withinformation and not to inculcate a dogma, but to allow children todevelop into adults who can think for themselves," said Edwards.Parents who send their children to Waldorf Schools are not necessarilystudents of anthroposophy. "There is a wide range of reasons people sendtheir children to our school," says Colleen Everhart, high schoolchairperson and drama teacher at Chicago Waldorf. "Some are familiar withanthroposophy and want an education based on that, others follow a holisticway of living andeating organic food; others want an alternative form of education.""The pre-schoolers gather round a candlelit table; holding hands theysing the blessing. Soon they will eat organic bread rolls, which they helpedbake. This is snack time at Waters Edge School, A Waldorf initiative and abrainchild of Rudolf Steiner - this on located in the north of Chicagosuburb of Wauconda." "This was the education I wished I had had; this wasthe education I wasdetermined to give to my son...."by: Claudia LenartFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Waldorf Education?Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on adevelopmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child andmaturing adolescent. Waldorf teachers strive to transform education in to anart that educates the whole child-the heart and the hands, as well as thehead. For more information, please go the Waldorf Education page.Are Waldorf schools religious?Waldorf schools are non-sectarian and non-denominational. They educateall children, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds. Thepedagogical method is comprehensive, and, as part of its task, seeks tobring about recognition and understanding of all the world cultures andreligions. Waldorf schools are not part of any church. They espouse noparticular religious doctrine but are based on a belief that there is aspiritual dimension to the human being and to all of life. Waldorf familiescome from a broad spectrum of religious traditions and interest.What is the curriculum like in a Waldorf school?Waldorf Education approaches all aspects of schooling in a unique andcomprehensive way. The curriculum is designed to meet the various stages ofchild development. Waldorf teachers are dedicated to creating a genuineinner enthusiasm for learning, that is essential for educational success.Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children learn primarily throughimitation and imagination. The goal of the kindergarten is to develop asense of wonder in the young child and reverence for all living things. Thiscreates an eagerness for the academics that follow in the grades.Kindergarten activities include:a.. storytelling, puppetry, creative play;b.. singing, eurhythmy (movement);c.. games and finger plays;d.. painting, drawing and beeswax modeling;e.. baking and cooking, nature walks;f.. foreign language and circle time for festival and seasonalcelebrationsElementary and middle-school children learn through the guidance of aclass teacher who stays with the class ideally for eight years.The curriculum includes:a.. English based on world literature, myths, and legendsb.. history that is chronological and inclusive of the world's greatcivilizationsc.. science that surveys geography, astronomy, meteorology, physicaland life sciencesd.. mathematics that develops competence in arithmetic, algebra, andgeometrye.. foreign languages; physical education; gardeningf.. arts including music, painting, sculpture, drama, eurhythmy,sketchingg.. handwork such as knitting, weaving, and woodworkingThe Waldorf high school is dedicated to helping students develop theirfull potential as scholars, artists, athletes, and community members. Thecourse of study includes:a.. a humanities curriculum that integrates history, literature, andknowledge of world cultures;b.. a science curriculum that includes physics, biology, chemistry,geology, and a four-year college preparatory mathematics program;c.. an arts and crafts program including calligraphy, drawing,painting, sculpture, pottery, weaving, block printing and bookbinding;d.. a performing arts program offering orchestra, choir, eurhythmyand drama;e.. a foreign language program;f.. a physical education program.Does Waldorf education prepare children for the "real" world; and, ifso, how does it do it?It is easy to fall into the error of believing that education mustmake our children fit into society. Although we are certainly influenced bywhat the world brings us, the fact is that the world is shaped by people,not people by the world. However, that shaping of the world is possible in ahealthy way only if the shapers are themselves in possession of their fullnature as human beings.Education in our materialistic, Western society focuses on theintellectual aspect of the human being and has chosen largely to ignore theseveral other parts that are essential to our well-being. These include ourlife of feeling (emotions, aesthetics, and social sensitivity), ourwillpower (the ability to get things done), and our moral nature (beingclear about right and wrong). Without having these developed, we areincomplete-a fact that may become obvious in our later years, when a feelingof emptiness begins to set in. That is why in a Waldorf school, thepractical and artistic subjects play as important a role as the fullspectrum of traditional academic subjects that the school offers. Thepractical and artistic are essential in achieving a preparation for life inthe "real" world.Waldorf Education recognizes and honors the full range of humanpotentialities. It addresses the whole child by striving to awaken andennoble all the latent capacities. The children learn to read, write, and domath; they study history, geography, and the sciences. In addition, allchildren learn to sing, play a musical instrument, draw, paint, model clay,carve and work with wood, speak clearly and act in a play, thinkindependently, and work harmoniously and respectfully with others. Thedevelopment of these various capacities is interrelated. For example, bothboys and girls learn to knit in grade one. Acquiring this basic andenjoyable human skill helps them develop a manual dexterity, which afterpuberty will be transformed into an ability to think clearly and to "knit"their thoughts into a coherent whole.Preparation for life includes the development of the well-roundedperson. Waldorf Education has as its ideal a person who is knowledgeableabout the world and human history and culture, who has many varied practicaland artistic abilities, who feels a deep reverence for and communion withthe natural world, and who can act with initiative and in freedom in theface of economic and political pressures.There are many Waldorf graduates of all ages who embody this ideal andwho are perhaps the best proof of the efficacy of the education.From Five Frequently Asked Questions by Colin Pricefrom Renewal Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003Why do Waldorf schools teach reading so late?There is evidence that normal, healthy children who learn to readrelatively late are not disadvantaged by this, but rather are able quicklyto catch up with, and may overtake, children who have learned to read early.Additionally, they are much less likely to develop the "tiredness towardreading" that many children taught to read at a very early age experiencelater on. Instead there is lively interest in reading and learning thatcontinues into adulthood. Some children will, out of themselves, want tolearn to read at an early age. This interest can and should be met, as longas it comes in fact from the child. Early imposed formal instruction inreading can be a handicap in later years, when enthusiasm toward reading andlearning may begin to falter.If reading is not pushed, a healthy child will pick it up quitequickly and easily. Some Waldorf parents become anxious if their child isslow to learn to read. Eventually these same parents are overjoyed at seeingtheir child pick up a book and not put it down and become from that moment avoracious reader. Each child has his or her own optimal time for "takingoff." Feelings of anxiety and inferiority may develop in a child who is notreading as well as her peers. Often this anxiety is picked up from parentsconcerned about the child's progress. It is important that parents shoulddeal with their own and their child's apprehensions.Human growth and development do not occur in a linear fashion, nor canthey be measured. What lives, grows, and has its being in human life canonly be grasped with that same human faculty that can grasp the invisiblemetamorphic laws of living nature.From Five Frequently Asked Questions by Colin Pricefrom Renewal Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003Would a child be at a disadvantage if he were transferred from apublic school into a Waldorf school, or out of a Waldorf school into apublic school?Children who transfer to a Waldorf school in the first four gradesusually are up to grade in reading, math, and basic academic skills.However, they usually have much to learn in bodily coordination skills,posture, artistic and social activities, cursive handwriting, and listeningskills. Listening well is particularly important since most of thecurricular content is presented orally in the classroom by the teacher. Thehuman relationship between the child and the teacher is the basis forhealthy learning, for the acquiring of understanding and knowledge ratherthan just information. Children who are used to learning from computers andother electronic media will have to adjust.Those children who enter a Waldorf school in the middle grades oftenbring much information about the world. This contribution should berecognized and received with interest by the class. However, these childrenoften have to unlearn some social habits, such as the tendency to experiencelearning as a competitive activity. They have to learn to approach the artsin a more objective way, not simply as a means for personal expression. Incontrast, in their study of nature, history, and the world, they need torelate what they learn to their own life and being. The popular ideal of"objectivity" in learning is misguided when applied to elementary schoolchildren. At their stage of development, the subjective element is essentialfor healthy learning. Involvement in what is learned about the world makesthe world truly meaningful to them.Children who transfer out of a Waldorf school into a public schoolduring the earlier grades probably have to upgrade their reading ability andto approach the science lessons differently. Science in a Waldorf schoolemphasizes the observation of natural phenomena rather than the formulationof abstract concepts and laws. On the other hand, the Waldorf transfereesare usually well prepared for social studies, practical and artisticactivities, and mathematics.Children moving during the middle grades should experience noproblems. In fact, in most cases, transferring students of this age-groupfind themselves ahead of their classmates. The departing Waldorf student islikely to take along into the new school a distinguishing individualstrength, personal confidence, and love of learning.From Five Frequently Asked Questions by Colin Pricefrom Renewal Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003Why do Waldorf schools recommend the limiting of television, videos,and radio for young children?A central aim of Waldorf Education is to stimulate the healthydevelopment of the child's own imagination. Waldorf teachers are concernedthat electronic media hampers the development of the child's imagination.They are concerned about the physical effects of the medium on thedeveloping child as well as the content of much of the programming.There is more and more research to substantiate these concerns. SeeEndangered Minds: Why Our Children Don't Think and Failure To Connect: HowComputers Affect Our Children's Minds For Better and Worse by Jane Healy;Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television by Jerry Mander; ThePlug-In Drug by Marie Winn; and Evolution's End: Claiming The Potential ofOur Intelligence by Joseph Chilton Pearce.What about computers and Waldorf Education?Waldorf teachers feel the appropriate age for computer use in theclassroom and by students is in high school. We feel it is more importantfor students to have the opportunity to interact with one another and withteachers in exploring the world of ideas, participating in the creativeprocess, and developing their knowledge, skills, abilities, and innerqualities. Waldorf students have a love of learning, an ongoing curiosity,and interest in life. As older students, they quickly master computertechnology, and graduates have successful careers in the computer industry.For additional reading, please see Fools Gold on the Alliance For Childhood's web site, www.allianceforchildhood.org and The Future Does Not Compute bySteven TalbotHow do Waldorf graduates do after graduation?Waldorf students have been accepted in and graduated from a broadspectrum of colleges and universities including Stanford, UC Berkeley,Harvard, Yale, Brown, and all of the top universities. Waldorf graduatesreflect a wide diversity of professions and occupations including medicine,law, science, engineering, computer technology, the arts, social science,government, and teaching at all levels. Waldorf high schools can providespecific data on the university affiliations, professions, andaccomplishments of their graduates. A list of Waldorf high schools isavailable on the Alumni Information page.What is Eurythmy?Eurythmy is the art of movement that attempts to make visible the toneand feeling of music and speech. Eurythmy helps to develop concentration,self-discipline, and a sense of beauty. This training of moving artisticallywith a group stimulates sensitivity to the other as well as individualmastery. Eurythmy lessons follow the themes of the curriculum, exploringrhyme, meter, story, and geometric forms.A Waldorf class teacher ideally stays with a group of children throughthe eight elementary school years. What if my child does not get along withthe teacher?This question often arises because of a parent's experience of publicschool education. In most public schools, a teacher works with a class forone, maybe two years. It is difficult for teacher and child to develop thedeep human relationship that is the basis for healthy learning if change isfrequent.If a teacher has a class for several years, the teacher and thechildren come to know and understand each other in a deep way. The children,feeling secure in a long-term relationship, are better able to learn. Theinteraction of teacher and parents also can become more deep and meaningfulover time, and they can cooperate in helping the child.Serious problems between teachers and children, and between teachersand parents, do arise. When this happens, the college of teachers studiesthe situation, involves the teacher and parents-and, if appropriate, thechild-and tries to resolve the conflict. If the differences areirreconcilable, the parents might be asked to withdraw the child, or theteacher might be replaced.In reality, these measures very rarely need to be taken. A Waldorfclass is something like a family. If a mother in a family does not get alongwith her son during a certain time, she does not consider resigning orreplacing him with another child. Rather, she looks at the situation andsees what can be done to improve the relationship. In other words, the adultassumes responsibility and tries to change. This same approach is expectedof the Waldorf teacher in a difficult situation. In almost every case shemust ask herself: "How can I change so that the relationship becomes morepositive?" One cannot expect this of the child. My experience is that withthe goodwill and active support of the parents, the teacher concerned canmake the necessary changes and restore the relationship to a healthy andproductive state.From Five Frequently Asked Questions by Colin Pricefrom Renewal Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003How can a Waldorf class teacher teach all the subjects through theeight years of elementary schooling?The class teacher is not the only teacher the children experience.Each day, specialty subject teachers teach the children eurythmy,handcrafts, a foreign language, instrumental music, and so on.The class teacher is, however, responsible for the two-hour "mainlesson" every morning and usually also for one or two lessons later in theday. In the main lesson, she brings all the main academic subjects to thechildren, including language arts, the sciences, history, and mathematics,as well as painting, music, clay modeling, and so on. The teacher does infact deal with a wide range of subjects, and thus the question is a validone.A common misconception in our time is that education is merely thetransfer of information. From the Waldorf point of view, true education alsoinvolves the awakening of capacities-the ability to think clearly andcritically, to empathetically experience and understand phenomena in theworld, to distinguish what is beautiful, good, and true. The class teacherwalks a path of discovery with the children and guides them into anunderstanding of the world of meaning, rather than the world of cause andeffect.Waldorf class teachers work very hard to master the content of thevarious subjects that they teach. But the teacher's ultimate success lies inher ability to work with those inner faculties that are still "in the bud,"so that they can grow, develop, and open up in a beautiful, balanced, andwholesome way.Through this approach to teaching, the children will be truly preparedfor the real world. They are provided then with the tools to productivelyshape that world out of a free human spirit.From Five Frequently Asked Questions by Colin Pricefrom Renewal Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003What is the tuition at a Waldorf school? Is there financial assistanceavailable?Enrollment and tuition costs vary from school to school and arecomparable to other private schools in the same geographic location that arenot subsidized through church affiliations. In the United States, Waldorfschools are independent and are supported by tuition income, fees, andcharitable contributions. Each school develops its financial aid assistancepolicies and determines the amount of tuition assistance it can offer. Thereis no North American general fund at this time to assist individual childrento go to a Waldorf school. For the most current tuition information, you maycontact individual schools directly through our Affiliated Schools list.I've looked in your search engine and can't find a school in my area.Are there any other schools?If you are looking for a kindergarten, there may be a stand-aloneWaldorf kindergarten in your area. Contact the Waldorf Early ChildhoodAssociation at www.waldorfearlychildhood.com, emailinfo@waldorfearlychildhood.com.Are there resources for Waldorf home schooling?Yes. Waldorfhomeschooling.org offers many resources. Waldorf homeschooling conferences are held in California every year, organized by RahimaBaldwin-Dancy, author of You Are Your Child's First Teacher.Are there any Waldorf schools for developmentally disabled children?Somerset School in California and Beaver Run in Pennsylvania are bothspecially geared towards children with special needs. Rudolf Steiner workedwith developmentally disabled for several years, and there are both schoolsand adult communities based out of Anthroposophy. Please visit the CamphillAssociation of North America's website for more information.Where can I find an international list of Waldorf schools?For a list of Waldorf schools around the world, click on Bund derFreien Waldorfschulen (Germany). You will then be able to search by country.Other lists and resources may be found in our Links section.Starting a Waldorf SchoolInitiative groups follow many different patterns in their development,but in recent years a certain trend has evolved which seems to be helpful tomany groups. The initiative groups usually begin study groups for adults,and after a few years start a playgroup for children. After a year or twomore they may feel ready to found a kindergarten, and several years latermay have grown to the point where a school can be founded. As you can see,it takes time to initiate a school, and it can easily take seven years orlonger from the beginning of the first study group to the opening of thefirst grade. The timing varies from one community to another, but all havefound that it is essential to have a strong foundation in Waldorf Educationand Anthroposophy if their school is to grow and thrive, and such afoundation is not laid overnight. A Waldorf school is not just analternative to public schools or another independent school; its curriculumand philosophy proceed from the worldview and the insights into the natureof the child that Rudolf Steiner has given us in Anthroposophy. If there isnot a core community surrounding the school initiative that is thoroughlyfamiliar with and committed to that philosophy and pedagogy, then it isunlikely that the initiative will prosper.Communities also find that while enthusiastic parents are essentialfor helping to found a school, this same enthusiasm can lead one to decideto found a school too quickly. Just as Waldorf schools are nonprofitorganizations that are not created for the financial benefit of anyindividual, so their founding must also have an element of selflessnessrather than being created to benefit certain children and their families. Weknow this can be a difficult thing to hear, but the pace of development isprobably the single greatest factor in determining the future strength orweakness of a school. A weak, hastily built foundation remains with a schoolfor its lifetime, and one sees the effects of it again and again. We allwant schools that will flourish and thrive, and it's quite possible to foundsuch schools if one works hard and does not rush.Many communities have been inventive in meeting their own children'sneeds in the years before a school is started. They have had regularfestival celebrations for families, organized puppet shows, paintingclasses, or other activities. Some have developed programs forelementary-aged children who are unable to go to Waldorf schools. Theseprograms usually focus on the Waldorf story curriculum, the arts, andfestival celebrations. They meet after school or on Saturday mornings.Leaders of such programs do not need to be fully trained Waldorf teachers.Often they are parents who are educating themselves about Waldorf Educationthrough summer courses and other studies.Returning to the basic pattern, which has evolved in recent years, we'd like to go over the steps one by one, sharing with you some of what theschools themselves have told us.The Truth AboutRudolf SteinerThis 20th Century Spiritual Genius Helps Us Grasp the Concepts ofHigherWorlds, Reincarnation, and the Working of the Human Soul.by Ralph WhiteConscious Choice, June 2003Exactly one hundred years ago something spiritually remarkable washappening in Central Europe. A figure had emerged with the most profoundinsight into the deepest mysteries of the human experience: death,