William Penn Life, 1999 (34. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)
1999-06-01 / 6. szám
Magyar Matters Pitt’s Hungarian Classroom turns 60 PITTSBURGH - The Hungarian Classroom at the University of Pittsburgh celebrated its 60th anniversary during a dinner April 24. The anniversary celebration was a part of the annual Cabaret Ball, sponsored by the university's Nationality Rooms Program. Three other of the university's Nationality rooms also marked their 60th anniversaries that night: the rooms of Czechoslovakia, China and Yugoslavia. The theme for the diverse celebration was "The Far East and Eastern Europe Join Hands in Celebrating 60 Years." The Hungarian Room Committee sponsored the George Bátyi Orchestra to play music during dinner and afterward for dancing. As part of the Eva Mecs sings at the Cabaret Ball evening's entertainment, Eva I Mecs of Pittsburgh sang a medley of folk songs from the Moldva region. New Brunswick to host 24th Festival NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The city will host its 24th Annual Hungarian Festival Saturday, June 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the Hungarian Civic Association (HCA) for the benefit of the participating HCA-member churches and organizations. The festival mall, a half-mile span on Somerset Street from Division to Bethany streets, will come alive with Hungarian music, folk dancers, puppet shows, fencing demonstrations, games for children, vendors, a variety of exhibits, delectable foods and thousands of visitors from near and far. The day's featured performers will include the HAAC Csurdongolo Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble and the Randy James Dance Works. Popular vocalist László Fogéi will perform a twilight concert at the Hungarian Heritage Center courtyard. Dr. István Kovács, consul general of the Republic of Hungary, will present greetings from Hungary during the opening ceremonies. The festival is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available at several locations near the festival area. For more information, call (732) 249-4756. Directory lists educational opportunities WASHINGTON — A directory listing educational, training and exchange programs for Americans is Hungary and Hungarians in the U.S. in now available. The 54-page directory, published by the Hungarian American Coalition, offers information on East European studies programs, internships in many fields, summer programs in Hungarian studies, book donation programs and a student advising center. The directory is an effort by the Coalition to encourage young Hungarians and Americans to take an active role in building bridges between their two cultures. Price per copy is $12 (plus shipping costs). For a copy of the directory, please contact: Hungarian American Coalition 818 Connecticut Ave., NW, #850, Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 296-9505 Fax: (202) 775-5175 E-mail: 70272.2065@compuserve.com HUNGARY TOUR ’99 NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Time still remains to join us for our annual tour to Hungary and Austria. This exciting 15- day, 13-night excursion will be held Sept. 14 to 28. The tour will include a fivenight stay in Budapest and a two-night stay in Vienna. In between, you will visit Lake Balaton, the Hortobágy, Herend, the Tokaj wine region, Debrecen, Mariapocs, Keskemet and Kalocsa. Cost is $3,099 per person based on double occupancy, with departure from New York City. Add-on airfares to your home airport and single accommodations are available for additional fees. For more information, call Fugazy International Travel toll-free at 1-800-828-4488. Calling all Magyars What’s happening in the American Hungarian community? If you know of someone or something making news of interest to your fellow Magyars, send the details to us for inclusion on our “Magyar Matters" page. Contact us at: Magyar Matters c/o William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412) 231-2979 Ext. 135 William IVnn Lile, June 1999 11
