Annual Meetings

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events CONTACT Annual Meeting 2025 – NYC Columbia University Call for Papers The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America invites proposals for its annual conference to be held at Columbia University in New York City, June 6-8, 2025 The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA) is pleased to invite proposals for its annual conference, which will be hosted by Columbia University’s Harriman Institute from June 6-8, 2025. Proposals are solicited for complete in-person sessions or individual papers in any of the disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, or business/economics. The general theme of the conference is “Democracy and Its Discontents.” New York City is a fitting site for this conference, as it is also the seat of PIASA, an institution that became an important site where ideas of freedom of expression and scientific inquiry for Poles in emigration thrived while standing in contrast to the limitations on democracy and the rule of law that post-World War II Poland experienced. Because it has long been a destination for immigrants, New York City has likewise been a breeding ground for both radical and progressive movements. The constant tensions between the two make it a powerful symbol of discontent and distrust in institutions. Therefore, we particularly welcome panel and paper proposals which address these issues. Since we value comparative sessions that place the Polish and East Central European experience in context, papers need not focus specifically on Poland or Polish themes. Finally, papers do not necessarily have to address the main conference theme and are welcome for consideration in separate and cohesive panels. Each session is scheduled for 90 minutes to accommodate three papers or about 20 minutes per paper, with suitable time left for discussion. As the conference language is English, all panel and paper submissions are expected to be in that language. All conference rooms will be equipped with AV for PowerPoint presentations. Presenters are invited to submit their final conference papers to be considered for possible publication in The Polish Review after the conference. To submit a paper or complete session, please send the name, e-mail address, institutional affiliation, tentative paper title and brief one-paragraph abstract for each presenter to program organizers Patrice Dabrowski at and Neal Pease at . The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2025, although earlier submissions are welcome since capacity is limited. All participants are encouraged to pay the conference pre-registration fee of $100, discounted to $50 for students, by May 10, 2025, as the conference fees will increase after that date. Pre-conference tours, lodging options, keynote plenary and banquet speakers, and locations for the Friday evening reception and the Saturday evening awards banquet will be announced later. Other News Annual Meeting 2025 – NYC Columbia University Annual Meeting 2025 – NYC Columbia University • September 29, 2024 Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 4 October 2024 Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 4 October 2024 • September 27, 2024 Donation of the “Tatrzański Orzeł/The Tatra Eagle” Donation of the “Tatrzański Orzeł/The Tatra Eagle” • September 21, 2024 LECTURE: Security Threats – Polish Perspectives. LECTURE: Security Threats – Polish Perspectives. • August 12, 2024 1 2 3 … 43 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Current Events Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events CONTACT PIASA 9th World Congress on Polish Studies in photographic memories Part 1 Source: Collegium Civitas Article about the Conference [in Polish]: O Polsce w świecie na 9 Światowym Kongresie PIASA w Warszawie Part 2 Other News Photo memories from the PIASA 9th World Congress on Polish Studies Photo memories from the PIASA 9th World Congress on Polish Studies • June 27, 2024 A new project for the year of 2024 A new project for the year of 2024 • May 14, 2024 M.C. ZACHAROW EXHIBITION M.C. ZACHAROW EXHIBITION • May 2, 2024 Literary Translation as a Safeguard Against Orthodoxy Literary Translation as a Safeguard Against Orthodoxy • April 10, 2024 1 2 3 … 41 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Current Events Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events CONTACT PIASA 9th World Congress Collegium Civitas, June 7 – 9, 2024 Warsaw, Poland organized under the Honorary Patronage of the Minister of Science Program Click here The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA) is pleased to invite proposals for its 9 th World Congress, which will be hosted by Collegium Civitas in Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science from June 7-9, 2024. Proposals are solicited for complete in-person sessions or individual papers in any of the disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, or business/economics. The general theme of the conference is “Poland in the World,” for which Warsaw, the Polish capital and major European financial, commercial, political, and cultural center is a most appropriate setting. At the same time, Collegium Civitas, a non-public higher education institution with an international student body and strong academic traditions in diplomacy, international relations, sociology, media, and security studies, is well positioned to host the congress at its location in the iconic Palace of Culture in Warsaw’s city center. The Congress also coincides with various anniversaries of international significance, the 35 th anniversary of Poland’s political transformation, the 25 th anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO, and the 20 th anniversary of Poland’s joining the European Union. Therefore, we particularly welcome panel and paper proposals which address the continental and global interactions that have affected Poland and the multinational peoples that have inhabited its various territories over time, their cultural impacts, and Poland’s current and past roles in world affairs. In line with the international emphasis of the Congress, sessions including presenters from more than one country are also encouraged. Since we value comparative sessions that place the Polish and East Central European experience in context, papers need not focus specifically on Poland or Polish themes. Finally, papers do not necessarily have to address the main conference theme and are welcome for consideration in separate and cohesive panels. Each session is scheduled for 90 minutes to accommodate three papers or about 20 minutes per paper, with suitable time left for discussion. As the conference language is English, all panel and paper submissions are expected to be in that language. All conference rooms will be equipped with AV for PowerPoint presentations. Presenters are invited to submit their final conference papers to be considered for possible publication in The Polish Review after the conference. All participants are encouraged to pay the conference pre-registration fee of $100, discounted to $50 for students, by May 10, 2024, as the conference fees will increase after that date. The Friday morning plenary session will be welcomed by the mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, and the plenary keynote address will be delivered by Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski. The Saturday evening awards banquet will be held at 6:30 PM (admission is $75) at the recently opened Museum of Polish History at the Warsaw Citadel. Dr. Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Solidarity spokesperson in the 1980s, Minister of Defense in two Polish cabinets, and former Vice President of the European Parliament, will deliver the banquet keynote address. Thursday, June 6 2:00-6:00 Praga Tour Price: 40 USD per participant Registration for tour closes on May 15 and any additional participants afterwards will be added subject to seat availability Praga is a historic Warsaw district located on the right bank of the Vistula River. During the tour, we will see some of the finest examples of pre-war architecture, including traces of its Jewish heritage, with one example being the Bergson Educational Establishment of the Warsaw Jewish Community (built in 1911-1914, one of the best-preserved Jewish buildings in Warsaw). We will stop at Koneser – the historic vodka factory, today one of Warsaw’s entertainment centers, located in a unique urban setting. We will see small, picturesque chapels and the Basilica at Kawęczyńska Street. On the way, we will also see Warsaw’s longest block of flats. We will walk through the old Różycki’s Baazar and venture into the streets where the famous movie “The Pianist” was shot. Praga is known for its shabby reputation, but do not worry! Its bad reputation largely belongs to the past. The district is changing and known for its bohemian vibe, world-class street art (which we will look at during our Praga tour), charming cafes and lively bars, and local artists who live and work in Praga. The British newspaper The Independent even ranked Praga as one of Europe’s ten “coolest and most promising” neighborhoods. Our experienced guide will show you the most beautiful and interesting places full of history. Visiting Praga is like traveling in time! The tour is 4 hours long, with pickup at 2 PM at the Palace of Culture and Science. Other News Photo memories from the PIASA 9th World Congress on Polish Studies Photo memories from the PIASA 9th World Congress on Polish Studies • June 27, 2024 A new project for the year of 2024 A new project for the year of 2024 • May 14, 2024 M.C. ZACHAROW EXHIBITION M.C. ZACHAROW EXHIBITION • May 2, 2024 The Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Award to Professor Wojciech Sadurski The Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Award to Professor Wojciech Sadurski • April 16, 2024 1 2 3 … 41 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Current Events Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland PIASA 9th World Congress Collegium Civitas, June 7 – 9, 2024 Warsaw, Poland organized under the Honorary Patronage of the Minister of Science Program Click here PIASA 9th World Congress Collegium Civitas, June 7 – 9, 2024 Warsaw, Poland organized under the Honorary Patronage of the Minister of Science Program Click here

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events CONTACT 9th World Congress UPDATE The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce opening plenary session speakers for its 9th World Congress in Warsaw at Collegium Civitas in the Palace of Culture and Science. The plenary session will be held on Friday morning on June 7 and will be welcomed by the mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski. The plenary keynote address will be delivered by Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski. Dr. Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Solidarity spokesperson in the 1980s, former Minister of Defense in two Polish cabinets, and former Vice President of the European Parliament, will be the keynote speaker at its awards banquet at the recently opened Museum of Polish History at the Warsaw Citadel. The Saturday evening banquet is one of several exciting events planned for PIASA’s 9th World Congress at the Palace of Culture in Warsaw from June 6-9, 2024. Blocs of rooms near the Palace of Culture are available to conference participants at the Novotel Centrum, Marriott Centrum, and Hotel Gromada at discounted rates.  For more information about the Congress, see the conference webpage: PIASA Annual Meetings Other News 9th World Congress – UPDATE 9th World Congress – UPDATE • January 22, 2024 Final Call for Papers Final Call for Papers • January 19, 2024 2023 PIASA Awards Announcement 2023 PIASA Awards Announcement • January 19, 2024 Media Statement Media Statement • December 14, 2023 1 2 3 … 38 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Current Events Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events CONTACT Final Call for Papers The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA) is pleased to announce that Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will deliver welcoming remarks at the plenary session this June. Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski will serve as plenary keynote speaker. Please read further for more information about the congress. The deadline for submissions is February 1. The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America invites proposals for its 9th World Congress to be held at Collegium Civitas in Warsaw, Poland, June 7-9, 2024 The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA) is pleased to invite proposals for its 9th World Congress, which will be hosted by Collegium Civitas in Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science from June 7-9, 2024. Proposals are solicited for complete in-person sessions or individual papers in any of the disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, or business/economics. The general theme of the conference is “Poland in the World,” for which Warsaw, the Polish capital and major European financial, commercial, political, and cultural center is a most appropriate setting. At the same time, Collegium Civitas, a non-public higher education institution with an international student body and strong academic traditions in diplomacy, international relations, sociology, media, and security studies, is well positioned to host the congress at its location in the iconic Palace of Culture in Warsaw’s city center. The Congress also coincides with various anniversaries of international significance, the 35th anniversary of Poland’s political transformation, the 25th anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO, and the 20th anniversary of Poland’s joining the European Union. Therefore, we particularly welcome panel and paper proposals which address the continental and global interactions that have affected Poland and the multinational peoples that have inhabited its various territories over time, their cultural impacts, and Poland’s current and past roles in world affairs. In line with the international emphasis of the Congress, sessions including presenters from more than one country are also encouraged. Since we value comparative sessions that place the Polish and East Central European experience in context, papers need not focus specifically on Poland or Polish themes. Finally, papers do not necessarily have to address the main conference theme and are welcome for consideration in separate and cohesive panels. Each session is scheduled for 90 minutes to accommodate three papers or about 20 minutes per paper, with suitable time left for discussion. As the conference language is English, all panel and paper submissions are expected to be in that language. All conference rooms will be equipped with AV for PowerPoint presentations. Presenters are invited to submit their final conference papers to be considered for possible publication in The Polish Review after the conference. To submit a paper or complete session, please send the name, e-mail address, institutional affiliation, tentative paper title and brief one-paragraph abstract for each presenter to program organizers Patrice Dabrowski at and Neal Pease at . The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2024, though earlier submissions are welcome since capacity is limited.  All participants are encouraged to pay the conference pre-registration fee of $100, discounted to $50 for students, by May 10, 2024, as the conference fees will increase after that date. The Saturday evening awards banquet will be held at the recently opened Museum of Polish History at the Warsaw Citadel. Dr. Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Solidarity spokesperson in the 1980s, Minister of Defense in two Polish cabinets, and former Vice President of the European Parliament, will deliver the banquet keynote address. Blocs of rooms near the Palace of Culture are available to conference participants at the Novotel Centrum, Marriott Centrum, and Hotel Gromada at discounted rates. Please consult the conference webpage for details: piasa.org/conferences/ Pre-conference tours (scheduled for June 6), keynote plenary speakers, and the location for the Friday evening reception will be announced later. Other News Final Call for Papers Final Call for Papers • January 19, 2024 2023 PIASA Awards Announcement 2023 PIASA Awards Announcement • January 19, 2024 Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 1 January 2024 Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 1 January 2024 • December 29, 2023 9th World Congress – UPDATE 9th World Congress – UPDATE • November 29, 2023 1 2 3 … 38 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Current Events Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT 2023 PIASA Conference In Photos Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Other News 2023 PIASA Conference In Photos 2023 PIASA Conference In Photos • June 12, 2023 2023 PIASA Conference Program Booklet 2023 PIASA Conference Program Booklet • May 31, 2023 PIASA announces the recipient of its inaugural Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Award to Promote Democracy and the Rule of Law PIASA announces the recipient of its inaugural Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Award to Promote Democracy and the Rule of Law • May 16, 2023 2023 PIASA Conference Schedule 2023 PIASA Conference Schedule • March 24, 2023 1 2 3 … 34 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland Dofinansowano ze środków Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT 2023 PIASA Conference Program Booklet

PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT 2023 PIASA Conference Schedule