William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1983-04-01 / 2. szám
Hungarian Studies Annual Summer Program GENERAL INFORMATION During the six weeks from June 13 to July 22, 1983, trace the heritage of the Hungarian people, get acquainted with their culture and encounter the fascinating complexity of contemporary Eastern Europe in the only concentrated summer program of Hungarian Studies in the United States. The location is the serene campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. In addition, an optional 7th week (July 23 to 30) is planned in the Hungarian-American neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio. Whether you are a college student, a high school senior or someone who would like to know more about this important part of the world, you can spend six to seven weeks experiencing the literature, history, folklore, politics and culture of Hungary. You will have ample opportunity to practice what you learn in the classroom. On-campus activities will include a special lecture series by invited speakers and a weekly Hungarian movie. Social life and entertainment for the program participants include group tours to nearby points of interest, including excursions to Middle Bass Island on Lake Erie and to the Hungarian-American community in Toledo. Located within easy reach of most midwestern urban centers, Ada is close to the Old Lincoln Highway (Highway 30) and Interstate 75. The major Amtrak line connecting Chicago and New York also passes through Ada and stops in nearby Lima. Greyhound bus service to the nearby towns of Lima, Findlay and Kenton, as well as airline service to Dayton and Toledo are also available. COURSES A student can earn 9-18 quarter credit hours from Portland State University during the program. Course offerings include: 1) Beginning (12 credits), Intermediate (12 credits) and Advanced (9 credits) Hungarian; 2) History of the Hungarian People (2 credits); 3) Politics in East-Central Europe Since World War II (2 credits); 4) History of Hungarian Literature (2 credits); 5) Twentieth-Century Hungarian Sociographic Literature (2 credits); 6) Hungarian Folklore (2 credits); 7) Field Research Project in the Toledo Hungarian-American Community (2 credits); 8) Seminar on National Minorities in Eastern Europe (2 credits). COSTS The tuition for the initial six weeks includes: $50 (registration fee) plus $33 per undergraduate credit hour or $50 per graduate credit hour. An additional $50 is payable by those who wish to participate in the 7th week of field research. A limited number of scholarships are available. Housing in university residence halls is available at a cost of $33 per week (double occupancy) or $50 per week (single occupancy). The cafeteria meal plan is available at $36 per week (14 meals). APPLICATION You must be at least sixteen years of age and have an interest in Hungarian Studies. For additional information and application forms, please write to: Andrew Ludanyi, Hungarian Studies, P.O. Box 112, Ada, OH 45810 or András Boros-Kazai, Dept, of Uralic and Altaic Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Hungarian Independence Day Proclaimed HARRISBURG, PA (March 4, 1983)—Governor Dick Thornburgh recently issued a proclamation designating March 15, 1983 as Kossuth Day in the Commonwealth in honor of Hungarian Independence Day at a ceremony in the Governor’s Reception Room. In proclaiming Kossuth Day the Governor said, “Despite the loss and disappointments experienced by the Hungarian people, American citizens of Hungarian descent continue to display strength, loyalty and a deep love for their mother country. In celebrating Kossuth Day and Hungarian Independence Day, we pay tribute to these brave people and join with all citizens of goodwill in hoping that one day freedom and justice will prevail in nations throughout the globe.” The Hungarian quest for independence was led by Lajos Kossuth whose bravery and leadership enabled the Hungarian people to win their freedom from Austrian domination on March 15, 1849. Unfortunately, this liberty was lost the following year, and in 1852 Kossuth escaped to the United States where he was given sanctuary and a hero’s welcome. He had the distinct honor of being invited to address the United States Congress, an honor previously afforded to one other foreign dignitary, General Lafayette. The foundations of freedom set forth by Kossuth remain firm in Hungary. After World War I, the country again became independent but at the expense of 60 percent of its territory. In World War II, the Hungarians once more lost their independence and today they remain under the rule of the Soviet Union. To witness the signing of the proclamation were Louis N. Skeparnias, Executive Director, and Charles Bojanic, Chairman, of the Governor’s Heritage Affairs Advisory Commission and representatives from the William Penn Association and the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. Dr. Tibor Bodi of Philadelphia serves as the Hungarian- American Commissioner on the Governor’s Heritage Affairs Advisory Commission. Question of the Month If you cant learn from your mistakes, why make them in the first place? L. to R. Standing —John Szántó; Alex Bodnar; Les Bannos, Co-Chairman Heritage Group Council; Elmer Vargo, Vice President and Secretary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America; Gay Banes, General Counsel of W.P.A.; Gus G. IMagy, National Secretary-Treasurer of W.P.A. Seated —Elmer Charles, National President of W.P.A.; Governor Dick Thornburgh; John Balia, National Vice President of W.P.A. 17
