Slovak-American Scientists weigh in: Vaccines & Covid-19 antibodies
October 20, 2020
Join us for a robust discussion with Slovak-American scientists speaking on the Covid-19 pandemic, latest research, vaccinations and antibodies. Tuesday, October 20th 7:00-8:00 pm EST via Slido.
Webinar on General Stefanik through Slovak Embassy of Ottawa & University of Ottawa
October 26, 2020
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Honoring Historical Personalities: M.R. Štefánik: AUGUST 25 via Slido
Milan Rastislav Štefánik Should we consider a man who spent less than half his life in Slovakia and became a general in a foreign army as the greatest Slovak historical figure? Tune in to find out! Join us for an fascinating and interactive virtual discussion with renowned historian Professor Stanislav J. Kirschbaum. Thursday, August 25, … Continued
As Tour Group Cancels Travel to Slovakia, Virtual Visits to Ancestral Villages Possible
Even though Slovakia has been one of the most successful countries in Europe in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic with less than 30 deaths since March, Slovakia Heritage Tours has decided to cancel its September 2020 tour following in the steps of the spring and summer tour groups that canceled earlier. “We waited until June to … Continued
Confession of a Refugee – A Journey to the Unknown: August 21st 1968
LISTEN TO THE VIDEO RECORDING Virtual Book Launch: Confession of a Refugee – A Journey to the Unknown
Learn to Play Fujara from the Comfort of Your Home
This year was to be the 10th year of the popular Fujara and Koncovka course I lead at the musical summer camp the Common Ground on the Hill in Maryland. But due to the extraordinary circumstances we all face, the 2020 class will be available online, using the Zoom app which is available for download … Continued
Slovakia: New Government, New Challenges
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EDT Discussants: Dr. Kevin Deegan Krause, Associate Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University, Michigan Pavol Demeš, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States Dr. Grigorij Mesežnikov, President, Institute for Public Affairs, Bratislava Moderator: Jonathan Katz, Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund of … Continued
SACC Scholarship for Summer Study of Slovak Language & Culture
Dear Jednota members, The Slovak-American Cultural Center, a non-profit based in New York City, is proud to launch a new scholarship proram for Summer Study of Slovak Language and Culture. With the current global pandemic, the accredited Slovak Language Institute (SLI) at University of Pittsburgh will, at a minimum, take place as an online program. … Continued
FREE Webinar this Sunday April 19, Global Slovakia
Watch a super exciting LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP This Sunday April 19th, 2020 at 11:00 am Eastern Time (US and Canada) and 5:00pm Central Europe Time. https://communistczechoslovakia.com/webinar/ As most citizens around the world willingly (and temporarily) give up their civil liberties in the name of public health, we can’t help but wonder – what is the … Continued
30th Annual Slovak Mass & Easter Customs Breakfast – CANCELLED
Saturday, April 4, 2020 St. Adalbert Church, So. 15th Street 10:45 a.m. — Recitation of Rosary (in Slovak) 11:00 a.m. — Slovak Mass 12:15 p.m. — SAMPLE SLOVAK EASTER FOODS Prince of Peace Parish Center 81 South 13th Street, South Side, Pittsburgh, PA paska (sweet bread) kolbasy (sausage) kolace (baked goods) hrin (beets & horseradish) … Continued
Online Beginning Slovak Language Course
An online Beginning Slovak Language course sponsored by the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society Int’l (CGSI) is being offered January 16 to March 26 (Thursday evenings) from 7:30pm to 9:30 pm (EST). In this 10-week 20-hour course, participants will learn basic Slovak vocabulary and phrases and be introduced to Slovak grammar. The course is designed to be … Continued
