The Center for Belarusian Studies at Southwestern College organized and held a major symposium October 6 and 7, 2009, on the topic “Higher Education and Civil Society in Belarus.” The conference - held on Southwestern’s campus in Winfield, Kansas  - brought together leading specialists in the subject area from Belarus, [...]

This two-day event is intended to shed light on the situation surrounding higher education in Belarus and its broader implications for the normalization of civil society in that country.  Leading specialists from both Belarus itself and North America in the fields of higher education and government will share views among themselves and with invited guests [...]

David Swartz and M. Paula Survilla were invited to Montreal celebration of Belarusian Independence Day. In their comments, Swartz and Survilla thanked the community for their support and stressed the importance of the CBS as a physical and virtual location that will emphasize a Belarusian presence for Belarusians and for non-Belarusians alike.
 
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On March 28, Executive Director M. Paula Survilla, former Ambassador to Belarus, David Swartz, and CBS Visiting Scholar in Residence, Nadzeya Sychuhova were hosted by members of the Belarusian community in Cleveland at their center Polacak. Members of the community were invited to a luncheon as well as formal presentations by CBS staff who emphasized [...]

This course introduces students to the country of Belarus through the exploration of geography, language, culture, tradition, ethnography, history, literature, and policy, while considering its position at the center of Europe.
Students have the opportunity to experience Belarusian traditions (culinary practices) and various forms of expression (dancing, Belarusian “folk” as well as contemporary music). This multidisciplinary [...]

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