Hungarian Studies Newsletter, 1985 (13. évfolyam, 43-46. szám)
1985 / 46. szám
HUNGARIAN RESEARCH CENTER AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FOUNDATION 177 Somerset Street P.O. Box 1084 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08903 RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID New Brunswick, N.J. Permit No. 257 MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) The Kodály Center of America has announced a summer session at the Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemet, from July 6 to August 2, 1986. For more information write to Ms. Denise Bacon, 295 Adams Street, Newton, MA 02158, or call 617-332-2680. □ Visiting scholars. Under the Mutual Educational Exchange (Fulbright) Program, administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, there were two visiting professors from Hungary in 1984/85 at the U. of California, Santa Barbara: Gyula Kodolányi from Eötvös L.U. and Géza Jeszenszky from Karl Marx U. of Economics. Kodolányi gave courses and seminars at the English Department in the field of Hungarian liturature and creative studies, Jeszenszky taught Hungarian and East-Central European history at the History Department. They also spoke at a number of educational institutions and scholarly meetings throughout the U.S. Jeszenszky’s grant was extended for another year at UCSB, where his is to be joined by Imre Oravecz, who will lecture on Hungarian and German cultures. □ The most recent directory of AAASS members has become available. The 300-page directory includes indexes of members by discipline, country/area of interest, and geographic location. Price for members. $6.75, non-members $16.75. Write to AAASS, 128 Encina Commons, Stanford U., Stanford, CA 94305, or call 415-497-9668. □ MEDICAL TRAINING for English speaking students is made available at the Medical School of the University of Pécs. This program commenced in 1984 with 38 foreign students of which 15 were from the U.S. Hungarian language instruction is part of the curriculum and specialized courses enable the students to reach a proficiency adequate for doctor-patient communication. Application forms for the academic year 1986-87 can be obtained from the Hungarian embassy or consular offices. Further information may be obtained from Angol program, Orvostudományi Egyetem. Pécs, Sziget lit 12, Hungary 7643. □ The Gabriel von Wayditch Music Foundation, Inc. is making efforts to have the virtually unknown composer’s operas performed and recorded. He composed 14 operas. Two of them had been recorded: “The Caliph’s Magician” by the Budapest National Opera, and “Jesus Before Herod,” by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. The foundation appeals to the readers of HSN for moral and intellectual support so the Hungarian-born and educated artist’s (1888-1969) work can be made available to lovers of classical music. For information write to the Gabriel von Wayditch Foundation, 80-61 Lefferts Blvd., P.O. Box 241. Kew Gardens, NY 11415 or call 212-847-6734. □ Enjoy a Transylvanian Feast PAUL KOVI’S TRANSYLVANIA CUISINE includes 300 varied and delishtful recipes, essays on herbs and wines, explores the myths and culture of this region, explains the nature of Transylvania and its colorful food, recounts the history of Transylvania and the Hungarian, Romanian, Armenian, Saxon German, Jewish influences which make up the region and food. Savor the poetic facets of Transylvanian cuisine in essays such as "A Measure of Butter” or "Folk Poetry of the Wedding Feast.” As co-owner of The Four Seasons Restaurant, Paul Kovi is one of the most discriminating members of America’s Food establishment. Born in Hungary, Kovi first developed his love for food in his native land. As a graduate of the University of Kolozsva'r in Transylvania, his degree in Economy and Agriculture laid the foundation for his future ventures. Published by Crown Publishers, Inc., includes two maps, eight woodcuts, four antique bookplates, 480 pages: $15.95 (add $2.00 for shipping and handling, 6% Sales Tax in New Jersey). Order from: Book Division American Hungarian Foundation 177 Somerset Street, P.O. Box 1084 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 HUNGARIAN REFERENCE SHELF A series of inexpensive publications facilitating Hungarian related research for the English speaking scholar. Please request complete list. 3. HUNGARIAN ECONOMIC REFORMS: A Selective, Partially Annotated Bibliography, by Gabriel F. Horchler (Library of Congress), 1977. 1,620 entries, 190 pages. $4.95 paper; $9.95 cloth, plus postage and handling. 5. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HUNGARIAN LINGUISTIC RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Compiled by Andrew Kerek (Miami University, Ohio), 1978, $2.75 plus 75<t handling, $3.50. SPECIAL OFFER INDEX FOR HUNGARIAN STUDIES NEWSLETTER, Nos. 1- 30: Name index of 2,000 entries, 80 periodicals, 150 organizations listed in 30 issues of HSN. $6.00 includes postage. Order: AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FOUNDATION Post Office Box 1084 New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 8 NO. 46. WINTER, 1985-1986, HUNGARIAN STUDIES NEWSLETTER
