Frédéric Chopin, the leading composer of the Romantic period, is usually associated with Poland, his native land, or France, where he spent the second half of his life. However, Chopin’s musical influence transcended borders and …
Month: October 2021
Announcing Madison Polish Film Festival 2021
After an online edition in 2020, the Madison Polish Film Festival returns to its traditional, in-person format with an eclectic selection of the latest in Polish cinematography. This year, the festival will take place on …
Featured Slavic Courses for Spring 2022!
SLAVIC 101 – First Semester Russian Five hours a week focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing Russian, with an introduction to Russian culture. No previous knowledge of Russian expected. LITTRANS 221/SLAVIC421 – Gogol “When, …
Author Panel “A Hand That Writes Has a Wide Reach: Recent Translations of Sámi Literature to English”
GNS+ chair Thomas DuBois was recently featured on panel of authors “A Hand That Writes Has a Wide Reach: Recent Translations of Sámi Literature to English” hosted by St. Olaf College. The panel discussion took …
PhD Alum Laurie Iudin-Nelson Retires from Luther College
Laurie Iudin-Nelson received her PhD in Slavic Studies in 1997. She recently retired from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa after 29 years of teaching. She is now Professor Emerita of Russian Studies as well …
Defining the Discipline – Vilas Research Professor of German Dead at 91
On Saturday, October 9, 2021, Vilas Research Professor of German emeritus Jost Hermand died unexpectedly. Hermand joined the then Department of German (now in the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+) in 1958 and helped put the Department – and the UW-Madison – on the map nationally and internationally.
Lapinski Scholarship Winners Highlight Importance of Polish Language in Connecting with Family and Building Communities
Lapinski Scholarship Winners Highlight Importance of Polish Language in Connecting with Family and Building Communities Each year, the UW–Madison Polish Studies Program announces the recipients of the Lapinski scholarship, received as a generous endowment from the will …
Polish Student Association Offers a Menu of Activities for Students Hungry for Polish Culture
Polish Student Association Offers a Menu of Activities for Students Hungry for Polish Culture Polish boards games, trivia night with prizes, and pumpkin carving – these are just some of the upcoming activities planned …
GNS is looking for a Danish Language Lecturer!
Teach Danish at UW-Madison! The Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ is hiring a full-time Danish Lecturer, responsible for preparing course syllabi, preparing lessons, holding office hours, and evaluating student performance. Native or near-native proficiency …