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2025 PIASA Award Recipients

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT 2025 PIASA Award Recipients The Casimir Funk Award in the Natural Sciences: Dr. Krzysztof Górski, Secretary General, Nicholaus Copernicus Academy, Warsaw. The Tadeusz Sendzimir Award in the Applied Sciences: Dr. Teresa J. Bandosz, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, The City College of New York. The Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Award to Promote Democracy and the Rule of Law: Ms.Anna Husarska,  writer, journalist and activist, and Leszek Jażdżewski, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, “Liberté!” (co-recipients). The Ludwik Krzyżanowski Polish Review Best Article Award: Dr. Colin P. Neufeldt, Concordia University of Edmonton and Dr. Wojciech Marchlewski, the Mazovian Museum in Płock, for “Escape to Freedom and Return to Bondage: A Case Study of the Flight of Mennonites from Deutsch Wymyschle and Gąbin, Poland, in Early 1945” published in The Polish Review Vol. 69, No.3, 2024. Honorable Mention: Dr. Andrzej Pieczewski, University of Łódź, and Dr. Aliaksandra Sidarava, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, for “The Polish Diaspora in Belarus: Functioning under the Lukashenko Regime,” published in The Polish Review, Vol. 69, no. 3 (2024).  The Oskar Halecki Polish and East-Central European History Award: Dr. Jacob Flaws, Kean University, for Spaces of Treblinka: Retracing a Death Camp (Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2024). The Bronisław Malinowski Award in the Social Sciences: Dr. Agnieszka Pasieka, University of Montreal, for Living Right: Far-Right Youth Activists in Contemporary Europe (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2024). The Wacław Lednicki Award in the Humanities: Dr. Anna Parkitna, Institute of Art, Polish Academy of Sciences, for Opera in Warsaw: A City of the European Enlightenment (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2024). Honorable Mentions: Dr. Elżbieta Ostrowska, University of Łódż, for ReFocus: The Films of Agnieszka Holland (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2024) and Dr. Karen Underhill, University of Illinois, Chicago, for Bruno Schulz and Galician Jewish Modernity (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2024). The Rachel Feldhay Brenner Award in Polish-Jewish Studies: Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn, Northumbria University, for Between the Wires: The Janowska Camp and the Holocaust in Lviv (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2024).  The Susanne M. Lotarski Distinguished Achievement Award: Dr. Jan Tomasz Gross, The Norman B. Tomlinson Professor of War and Society (Emeritus), Department of History, Princeton University. Other News Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 1 January 2026 • 30 grudnia, 2025 CONTEMPORARY POLISH ILUSTATORS – Art Exhibition • 12 listopada, 2025 Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 4 October 2025 • 26 września, 2025 „A TRACE OF MEMORY” – Art Exhibition • 16 września, 2025 1 2 3 … 47 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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CONTEMPORARY POLISH ILUSTATORS – Art Exhibition

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS BLOG current events WEBINARS CONTACT CONTEMPORARY POLISH ILLUSTRATORS Curated by Joanna M. Wezyk OPENING RECEPTION: Friday November 14th, 2025, 6pm-8pm PIASA Gallery 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm RSVP: piasany@gmail.com or 212-686-4164 A group show of amazing CONTEMPORARY POLISH ILLUSTRATORS, mainly children’s books illustrators   Six renowned Polish illustrators showcase their work across various media.   Come and explore the whimsy of their book art and other exclusive unpublished drawings! Other News Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 4 October 2025 • September 26, 2025 “A TRACE OF MEMORY” – Art Exhibition • September 16, 2025 Art in Fashion • August 29, 2025 Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada 1929 – 2025 • August 12, 2025 1 2 3 … 49 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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“A TRACE OF MEMORY” – Art Exhibition

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS BLOG current events WEBINARS CONTACT A TRACE OF MEMORY Art Exhibition by Izabela Łapińska OPENING RECEPTION: September 26th, 2025, 6pm-8pm PIASA Gallery 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm RSVP: piasany@gmail.com or 212-686-4164 Izabela Łapińska Polish artist, photographer, and professor at the Lodz Film School, where she holds a PhD in film art with a specialization in photography. Her work has been exhibited internationally and published in leading European magazines such as Objectif, PHOTO, and Camera Obscura. Her photographs are part of private collections worldwide. In addition to her visual practice, she writes critically on photography, film, and advertising, with a focus on the body, eroticism, and exclusion in art. Other News Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 4 October 2025 • September 26, 2025 Art in Fashion • August 29, 2025 Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada 1929 – 2025 • August 12, 2025 SPECIAL ISSUE––CZESŁAW MIŁOSZ, OUR CONTEMPORARY • July 15, 2025 1 2 3 … 48 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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Art in Fashion

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Art in Fashion Curated by Marius Bargielski and Brana Dane The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences in America, Consulate General of Poland in New York and Metropolis Artists Agency request the pleasure of your company during the event: Art in Fashion by Izabela Łapińska, Jeff Kravitz, Brana Dane, Patrik Andersson, Patrycja Plesiak, Zlata von Emme and Macrae Marran. OPENING RECEPTION: September 5th, 2025, 6pm-8pm PIASA Gallery 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm RSVP: piasany@gmail.com or 212-686-4164 In cooperation with: Izabela Łapińska Polish artist, photographer, and professor at the Lodz Film School, where she holds a PhD in film art with a specialization in photography. Her work has been exhibited internationally and published in leading European magazines such as Objectif, PHOTO, and Camera Obscura. Her photographs are part of private collections worldwide. In addition to her visual practice, she writes critically on photography, film, and advertising, with a focus on the body, eroticism, and exclusion in art. Jeff Kravitz New York–based photographer whose portraits merge fashion with an idealized 1990s aesthetic. Active since 2015, his work captures cinematic moments within a single frame, offering viewers an intimate sense of participation in each scene. Brana Dane Model and visual artist whose work explores the relationship between society, nature, and the power of the female form. She has exhibited widely, including her first solo show in 2018, and in 2022 launched a collaboration with designer Stacy Kessler. She also leads guided art workshops in partnership with Caravan Wellness. Patrik Andersson New York–based photographer whose career spans black-and-white portraits of cultural icons, vibrant fashion editorials, global campaigns, and cinematic storytelling. Driven by a fascination with image-making, spirituality, and beauty, he offers clients not only striking photography but also vision and perspective. His practice extends into design, filmmaking, and creative consultation, shaping the emotional backbone of contemporary visual narrative. Patrycja Plesiak Polish fashion designer celebrated for her innovative and avant-garde collections that merge art, architecture, and technology. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, she has created over 50 original collections in the spirit of sustainable fashion and presented her work at Fashion Weeks in Paris, New York, Milan, and Vancouver. Her designs have earned international recognition, including the Premio Internazionale Grandi Artisti Luigi Centra in Venice, and have been featured in VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, and ELLE. Dressing public figures including Miss World, she continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary fashion. Zlata von Emme Entrepreneur, model, and creative curator whose work bridges fashion, art, and holistic practice. Based in New York, she is the founder of VonEmme Worldwide Fashion, a global brand that merges beauty and design with an emphasis on contemporary style. Active as a visual performer and actor, she has developed immersive projects such as Opium Utopiumand hosted events like Inner Alchemy | Art Therapy, highlighting her commitment to art as both expression and transformation. A proud student at Harvard, she continues to expand her practice across fashion, performance, and wellness. Macrae Marran Florida-based artist whose work merges photography, design, and fine art. With a background in fashion photography, he brings a cinematic sensitivity to light and composition, creating images that feel both timeless and contemporary. His practice invites viewers to reflect on beauty, memory, and transformation through carefully constructed yet emotionally resonant scenes. Other News Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada 1929 – 2025 • August 12, 2025 SPECIAL ISSUE––CZESŁAW MIŁOSZ, OUR CONTEMPORARY • July 15, 2025 Zakładnicy historii. Mniejszość Polska w postradzieckiej Litwie – SPOTKANIE AUTORSKIE • July 15, 2025 The Witching Woods – SHOW • June 24, 2025 1 2 3 … 48 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada 1929 – 2025

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS BLOG current events WEBINARS CONTACT Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada 1929 – 2025 We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada. His contributions to the academic community and to the preservation of our shared heritage have left an enduring legacy. Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada, a distinguished historian, educator, and lifelong advocate for Polish history and culture, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on July 30, 1929, in Passaic, New Jersey, to recent Polish immigrants Jan W. Gromada and Aniela Pudzisz Gromada, he grew up in the shadow of the Great Depression but with a deep pride in his Góral heritage from Poland’s Tatra Mountain region. This pride would shape both his scholarship and his lifelong mission to preserve and promote Polish culture. The first in his family to attend college, Dr. Gromada earned his B.S. from Seton Hall University in 1951, followed by an M.A. (1953) and Ph.D. (1966) in East Central European History from Fordham University, where he studied under renowned Polish historian Oskar Halecki. His career at New Jersey City University spanned more than three decades, during which he introduced innovative courses on Eastern European history, organized scholarly conferences, and championed multicultural and immigration studies, especially in the context of America’s ethnic diversity. Dr. Gromada was deeply committed to advancing Polish scholarship in the United States. He served the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (PIASA) in a variety of positions—including Executive Director, President, and Secretary General—for fifty years, from 1971 until his retirement in 2011. Under his leadership, PIASA strengthened its role as a bridge between scholars in Poland and the United States and expanded its visibility in the wider academic community. In recognition of his decades of service, PIASA established the Tadeusz V. Gromada Award, bestowed occasionally on individuals for exceptional contributions over time as members or officers of the PIASA Board. Recipients of the award are honored at PIASA’s annual conference with a special commemorative plaque. He was also a past president of the Polish American Historical Association, a trustee and vice-chair of the Kosciuszko Foundation, and a member of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences—an honor of which he was particularly proud. Alongside his sister, Janina Gromada Kedron, he co-edited and published the bilingual quarterlyTatrzański Orzeł / The Tatra Eagle from 1947 to 2019, a unique cultural journal devoted to the folk traditions, history, and diaspora of Poland’s Podhale region. Through this work, Dr. Gromada ensured that Góral culture, music, art, and history remained alive for new generations in both America and Poland. A respected colleague of figures such as Pope John Paul II and Zbigniew Brzezinski, Dr. Gromada was admired for his intellectual rigor, generosity of spirit, and dedication to preserving the historical truth and cultural heritage of Poland and its people. In honoring Dr. Gromada’s life, we remember a scholar whose work spanned continents, a cultural ambassador whose leadership enriched the Polish-American community, and a man whose love for history was matched only by his love for his family. Other News Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 4 October 2025 • September 26, 2025 “A TRACE OF MEMORY” – Art Exhibition • September 16, 2025 Art in Fashion • August 29, 2025 SPECIAL ISSUE––CZESŁAW MIŁOSZ, OUR CONTEMPORARY • July 15, 2025 1 2 3 … 48 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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SPECIAL ISSUE––CZESŁAW MIŁOSZ, OUR CONTEMPORARY

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT CZESŁAW MIŁOSZ, OUR CONTEMPORARY Guest-edited by Marek Bernacki (University of Bielsko-Biala) and Gerard T. Kapolka (Independent Scholar) Even before winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1980, Czesław Miłosz had established himself as one of the leading poets in Poland and the world at large. He was also an accomplished translator, novelist, and essayist who taught Slavic literature for many years. Entitled “Czesław Miłosz, Our Contemporary,” this special issue of The Polish Review offers a multifaceted collection of articles that examine Miłosz’s works and life. Contributions range from discussions of Miłosz’s poetic craft and the philosophical underpinnings of his worldview to explorations of his goals for poetry and art, how he used imagery in his works, and the celebrated musicality of his verse. Topics include Miłosz’s concept of “objective poetry” in the collection A Book of Luminous Things; the construction of the poems “Pory roku” [Seasons] and “Późna starość” [Late old age]; Miłosz’s fascination with Manichaean and Gnostic ideas and Darwin’s and Hegel’s influence on his thought; Miłosz’s treatment of animals in both his prose and poetry; and the inspiration for the ode “My Homeland, Europe” and possible reasons Miłosz left it unpublished in his lifetime. The special issue closes with two review essays on recent books about Miłosz. Contributors: Mateusz Antoniuk, Paweł Bem, Anna Bergiel, Marek Bernacki, Irena Grudzińska Gross, Gerard T. Kapolka, Zbigniew Kaźmierczyk, Michał Paweł Markowski, and Łukasz Tischner

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Zakładnicy historii. Mniejszość Polska w postradzieckiej Litwie – SPOTKANIE AUTORSKIE

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Zakładnicy historii. Mniejszość Polska w postradzieckiej Litwie SPOTKANIE AUTORSKIE Prowadzenie: Elzbieta Kieszczynska i Janusz Szlechta dr Barbara Jundo-Kaliszewska Stosunki polsko-litewskie w XX i XXI w.; nacjonalizmy w państwach bałtyckich; polityka historyczna; prawa mniejszości polskiej na Litwie; mniejszości narodowe w Europie; narracje polityczne; polityka etniczna; integracja europejska państw postradzieckich; desowietyzacja; dezinformacja; nowe media. Wtorek 22 lipca godzina 6:30 PM PIASA Townhouse, 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 Other News Zakładnicy historii. Mniejszość Polska w postradzieckiej Litwie – SPOTKANIE AUTORSKIE • July 15, 2025 The Witching Woods – SHOW • June 24, 2025 Associate Professor/Professor- Polish History • June 20, 2025 2025 Conference Program – PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 5, 2025 1 2 3 … 47 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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The Witching Woods – SHOW

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT The Witching Woods SHOW curated by Joanna M. Wezyk The Witching Woods explores the myths and legends surrounding the summer solstice. Drawing on traditions from St. John’s Eve (Noc Świętojańska), the exhibition presents ritual as a transformative and healing process. Through the worship of fire and water, and symbols like the mythical fern flower, the works reflect on purity both individually and collectively. Loosely inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the exhibition blends folklore, fairy tales, and nature to depict the magic of the summer solstice. Ten artists present paintings, drawings, digital works, and sculptures that capture glimpses of the dreamlike, enchanting night. Artists: Anne Marie Beckemeyer Paige Coombe Katherine Debicki Kate Griffin Michelle Harpster Daniel Hickman Natalia Pas-Dzioba Sebastian Torrens Joanna M. Wezyk Gabriela Worosz Opening Night June 27, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM PIASA Galleryat the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm Other News The Witching Woods – SHOW • June 24, 2025 Associate Professor/Professor- Polish History • June 20, 2025 Photo Highlights from the PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 6, 2025 A New Project for the year of 2025 • April 29, 2025 1 2 3 … 47 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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Associate Professor/Professor- Polish History

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Associate Professor Professor- Polish History Description: Description: The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Polish History. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will also be named the Konstanty Reynert Chair of Polish Studies for a five- year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in History or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Specialists of all areas and eras of Polish History are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research programme. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications with top-ranked presses and in field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conference, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. Other News Associate Professor/Professor- Polish History • June 20, 2025 Photo Highlights from the PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 6, 2025 2025 Conference Program – PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 5, 2025 EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION • March 27, 2025 1 2 3 … 47 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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