UF Center for European Studies

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Join us tomorrow for "Is the Future Digital: Geoeconomics of the Digital Euro". Register at ces.ufl.edu/calendar/

CES announces the call for in-person or hybrid conferences, workshops or public events that relate to the study of contemporary Europe in the spring of 2025. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Learn more at ces.ufl.edu/funding/facult….

Known for classical composers & folk instruments, but Europe's musical landscape isn't just about tradition. @euronews made a list in 2023 of the top 20th century albums, euronews.com/culture/2023/0…. Check out these artists & discover something new on #worldmusicday

Be sure to join us & @universityfilmsociety tonight for The Princess Bride at @cypressandgrove, 6/15, 8:30pm. We'll have quote bingo & prizes. Bring a blanket or chair for outside. We'll move inside if it's raining. See you tonight!

Thank you for sharing in our Affiliate #facultyfriday series over the last year! CES has many amazing affiliates across the campus. If you're a UF faculty member who works on Europe, & you aren't already an affiliate, check out ces.ufl.edu/facultystaff/a…, to learn how to join CES.

News from Europe: Italy hosts the 50th G7 Summit where trade, global conflicts, and climate will be discussed. Read more about this & other stories in our weekly news roundup httsp://ces.ufl.edu/outreach/news-from-europe/

Don't miss The Princess Bride, Saturday, 6/15, 8:30pm @cypressandgrovebrewing presented by CES & @universityfilmsociety. There's limited seating outside, so bring a chair or blanket. The screening will move inside if it's raining. Join us for this classic film & quote bingo!

World Oceans Day recognizes the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. As home to extensive coastlines and maritime ecosystems, Europe protects its oceans & marine life through initiatives like the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund.

European Parliament elections are from June 6-9. It's similar to Americans voting for congress, sort of. Here's a basic primer for Americans, politi.co/45d32qO, but if you want a full understanding check out the CES course Politics & Institutions of the EU with @akreppel.

Today is the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in France during WWII. Check out this NPR broadcast/article about the 1000s of people commemorating & reenacting the landing who are joined by world leaders for a formal program npr.org/2024/06/05/nx-….

World Environment Day: The EU leads by example with initiatives, from the European Green Deal to aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Europe strives to mitigate climate change, preserve biodiversity, & promote green innovation.

CES announces the call for in-person or hybrid conferences, workshops or public events that relate to the study of contemporary Europe in the spring of 2025. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Learn more at ces.ufl.edu/funding/facult….

World Bicycle Day: recognizing the bicycle's role as an eco-friendly, affordable, & healthy mode of transport. As cities prioritize safe cycling infrastructure, they enhance mobility & reduce emissions, contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

June 1st was declared as International Children's Day in 1925 at the World Conference on Child Welfare in Switzerland. The EU supports the rights of children with initiatives such as the Children’s Participation Platform and the Strategy on Children’s Rights.

Affiliate #facultyfriday Gayle Zachmann is Associate Professor of French & Graduate Coordinator in the UF Languages, Literatures, & Cultures Department. She focuses on 19th & early 20th century French literature, visual arts, & photography. Learn more at ces.ufl.edu/directory/gayl…

News from Europe: Spain passes amnesty law for those involved in the 2011-2023 Catalan separatist movement. The law is expected to face many legal challenges. Learn more in our weekly news round up, ces.ufl.edu/outreach/news-…

Affiliate #facultyfriday Anastasia Ulanowicz, Associate Professor in English. Her research is primarily focused on the representation of intergenerational relationships & memory in children’s literature and graphic narratives. Learn more at english.ufl.edu/anastasia-ulan….

Join CES and the University Film Society for the rescheduled screening of The Princess Bride on Saturday, 6/15, 8:30pm at @cypressandgrovebrewing. Seating is limited outside, so bring a blanket or chair. We'll move inside if there's rain. Come out to see this classic tale!

International Museum Day! You know the Louvre in Paris & the British Museum in London, but do you know the Museum of Miniatures, muzeumminiatur.cz/english, in Prague or the Neon Museum @neonmuzeum in Warsaw? Visit the classics, but be sure to also explore off the beaten path.