Languages Literatures and Cultures News Archive

2023 Slavic Academic Olympiad
April 21, 2023
On Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., Slavic Club is hosting a Slavic Academic Olympiad testing audience’s knowledge of Slavic Cultures and the Russian language in Fahy Hall 236.
A Magic World of the Slavic Arts and Crafts
April 5, 2023
On Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Fahy 236, Irina Kazakevich, Professor of Russian at Seton Hall University, will present a fascinating lecture.
INNCIS Symposium Returns to Seton Hall
March 15, 2023
The Charles and Joan Alberto Institute is pleased to host the first in-person symposium of the Interdisciplinary Network for Nineteenth-Century Italian Studies (INNCIS) from March 30-31.
Catherine the Great of Russia: A Woman Ahead of Her Time
March 7, 2023
The Slavic Club, will present Alisa Dupuy impersonating Catherine the Great: The Russian Czarina of the 18th century - a Woman of Her Time at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23, in Fahy Hall Room 236. Food will be served.
Fulbright Scholar from Italy Comes to Seton Hall
March 2, 2023
Historian Claudio Staiti has arrived at Seton Hall from Italy as a winner in the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship competition that brings foreign researchers to the United States.
Students experience Spirit + Matter Exhibit through painting, music and creative writing
February 14, 2023
Student learning and engagement in the gallery enhances classroom learning via music, painting and writing.
Documentary Film "Black Russians: The Red Experiment"
January 26, 2023
Filmmaker Yelena Demikovsky will present her new, much talked about documentary film project "Black Russians: The Red Experiment." The film screening will be followed by Q&A with the film's creator.
Become a Language Conversation Partner Through PALS
January 23, 2023
Student volunteers proficient in a language can support their peers’ speaking and listening skills through the new Global Learning Center’s Peer-Assisted Language Support (PALS) Program.
Writer Marina Antropow Cramer Presents Her Book 'Roads'
January 23, 2023
Writer Marina Antropow Cramer will present her novel 'Roads' (2017) and give a talk "Between Two Tyrants: One Family's Journey from Stalin's Russia to Hitler's Labor Camps".
Screening the Movie “EUROPA EUЯOPA”
November 7, 2022
On Thursday, Nov. 10th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in Fahy 236, SHU’s Hillel & the Slavic Club will beshowcasing the movie "EUROPA EUЯOPA”. Come to relax while snacking & watching this fascinating movie.
The Global Learning Center Halloween Movie Screening
October 14, 2022
The Global Learning Center presents "Pan's Labyrinth," directed by Guillermo Del Toro, Wednesday, October 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the A&S 109 Amphitheater.
Slavic Halloween Night 2022
October 12, 2022
On Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m., in Fahy 236 or via Teams, Slavic Club is holding its Halloween Night by featuring the movie “Viy”, with subtitles.
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the Global Learning Center Launch New Websites
October 10, 2022
Learn more about language study opportunities and resources available to the Seton Hall community through the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the Global Learning Center.
An Evening of Poetry with Claudia Serea and Marek Kulig
September 19, 2022
The Russian and East European Program and the Slavic Club will be hosting “From Eastern Europe to the Northeast," an evening of poetry with poets Claudia Serea and Marek Kulig.
SHU Humanities Announce Fall 2022 Colloquium
September 1, 2022
Inaugural Humanities Colloquium to begin the new academic year with guest speaker Prof. Roosevelt Montás, Ph.D. of Columbia University.
Jose Prieto at UN Emergency World Voices Congress
May 10, 2022
Distinguished Professor Jose Prieto invited to use “the pen to fight the sword” and take stance against atrocities unfolding in Europe at Emergency World Voices Congress of Writers.
Slavic Academic Olympiad
April 25, 2022
Slavic Club is hosting a Slavic Academic Olympiad testing audience’s knowledge of Slavic Cultures and the Russian language.
Me Too – Spanish Film about Inclusion at the GLC
March 11, 2022
In commemoration of the World Down Syndrome Day, a showing of the 2009 movie “Me Too” (Yo También) will take place on March 21.
Professor Talks Russia Ukraine Crisis Through New Book
February 22, 2022
On January 27th, Diplomacy's Dr. Margarita Balmaceda delivered a talk on her new book Russian Energy Chains.
Maslenitsa, Russian Mardi Gras
February 14, 2022
Feb. 24, at 6:30 pm, Slavic Club will be celebrating Maslenitsa, Russian Mardi Gras, by preparing traditional Russian bliny with different fillings, and serving them with Russian tea. Please join us!
Charles Alberto ’55 (1933-2022)
February 3, 2022
A namesake of the Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute, Charles Alberto was a recipient of the Many Are One Alumni Service Award and an inductee of the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
Russia Expert, Diplo Prof, Featured in NJ.com, Vox
January 28, 2022
Diplomacy Professor Margarita Balmaceda, a noted expert in Russia, the Ukraine and the politics of energy in the region, was featured in NJ.com, Vox and Turkish Public TV on the crisis in Ukraine.
Impact Talks To Screen Emmy Award Winning Documentary
November 15, 2021
The Office of the Provost will hosts its next Impact Talks speaker series event featuring a screening of documentary It Will Be Chaos followed by a panel discussion with the film directors.
Showcasing movie, "Paradise"
November 8, 2021
Thursday, Nov. 11th, 2021, 6:30pm, in Fahy 236, or via TEAMS, Hillel & the Slavic Club, will be showing movie, PARADISE. This is a Kristallnacht Remembrance Movie; Will be introduced by Prof. Shiloff.
Syrian Emergency Task Force to Speak at SHU
October 21, 2021
The Syria Emergency Task Force will speak at Seton Hall University. Speakers include Mouaz Moustafa, Ambassador Stephen Rapp, Omar Alshogre, and Qutaiba Idlibi. Deborah Amos will moderate.
Slavic Halloween Night
October 21, 2021
Oct. 30th, 2021, 6:30pm, in Fahy 236, Slavic Club is holding its Halloween Night by featuring movie “Gogol. Viy”, with English subtitles. Come to relax while snacking & watching this scary movie!
Professor of Asian Studies Completes Two DH Projects
October 18, 2021
Professor Dongdong Chen, Ph.D., associate professor of Asian Studies and director of the Chinese Program at Seton Hall recently finished two long-term digital humanities (DH) projects.
Russia's 'Return' to Africa
October 11, 2021
Thursday, Oct. 21st, 6:30 p.m., in Fahy 236, and via TEAMS, Slavic Club, is hosting Dr. Matusevich's presentation, "Russia's 'Return' to Africa: Minerals, Mercenaries, and Beauty Pageants".
Provost Interviewed by Italian Cultural Institute
September 30, 2021
Provost Katia Passerini was interviewed by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, which is under the leadership of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for "Storie di New York."
Historian William C. Brumfield Presents at Seton Hall
September 24, 2021
Professor William C. Brumfield of Tulane University will present his latest book "Journeys through the Russian Empire: The Photographic Legacy of Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky" (Duke University Press, 2020)
Learn More About Russian and Eastern European Studies
September 23, 2021
Come to this event to find out how to obtain a certificate, minor, or scholarship in Russian and Eastern European Studies. You can also listen to the experiences of former and current students.
Slavic Academic Olympiad Competition
April 26, 2021
Slavic Academic Olympiad will aim to enhance participants knowledge on Eastern Europe and the Russian language. Please come and test your own knowledge on these topics and win some great prizes.
Polish Identity and the Cold War at the International Trade Fair in Poznań - 2021
February 8, 2021
Professor Patryk Babiracki (University of Texas at Arlington) will present his project on the history of International Trade Fair in the western Polish city of Poznań during the Cold War.
Slavic Club Hosts Movie Screening
February 8, 2021
On Thursday, February 11th, 2021, via TEAMS, at 6:30—8:30 p.m., the Slavic Club will be screening the popular Russian movie, Ёлки (Six Degrees of Celebration), with English subtitles.
Writer Pavel Lembersky to Read at Seton Hall University
February 1, 2021
An acclaimed, New York-based writer, Pavel Lembersky, will deliver a virtual talk "Crossing the Small Divide" at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25.
La Motta Chair Featured in Premiere of Christopher Columbus Documentary and in National Media
October 9, 2020
The life and legacy of Christopher Columbus comes to the screen in a new documentary, Courage and Conviction: The True Story of Christopher Columbus.
"What's Happening in Poland Today?"
September 28, 2020
On Thursday, Oct.22nd, 2020, at 6:30pm, via Microsoft Teams, Slavic Club is sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Richard Hunter, "What's Happening in Poland Today?" - Parties and Politics in Contemporary Poland.
"Plots Against Russia" book presentation
September 28, 2020
Professor Eliot Borenstein of NYU will present his new book "Plots Against Russia" (Cornell UP, 2019)
International Symposium hosted by the Alberto Institute
September 23, 2020
The Charles and Joan Alberto Institute is pleased to host the inaugural symposium of the Interdisciplinary Network for Nineteenth-Century Italian Studies (INNCIS).
"The Empire Revealed"
September 21, 2020
“The Empire Revealed: Newly Discovered Ethnographic Images of 18th Century Russia.” Come and find out all the details pertaining to this fascinating presentation by Dr. Nathaniel Knight,October 1st.
Interested in Russian and East European Studies?
September 21, 2020
On Thur. Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams, the Slavic Club is holding presentations by our most recent Fulbright & CLS recipients.
Alberto Italian Studies Institute to Welcome Alumni at Virtual Scholarship Event
September 16, 2020
On September 29, 2020, the Institute will host its annual event, featuring the testimony of three Italian studies alumni.
Assistant Professor Participates in Doctoral Seminar Series
June 22, 2020
Youssef Yacoubi will participate in the first online doctoral seminar series at Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Online Presentation by Pr. Richard Tempest
April 6, 2020
Pr. Richard Tempest (University of Illinois) presents his new book on the famed Soviet dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
Professor Eliot Borenstein (NYU) Presents His New Book
February 18, 2020
Professor Eliot Borenstein of NYU presents his new book <em>Plots Against Russia</em> (Cornell UP, 2019).
Czechoslovak film, "The Joke"
January 29, 2020
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution, movie "The Joke" will be showcased Feb. 13th, 6:30pm.
Slavic Club Russian Movie Night
January 22, 2020
Slavic Club Presents "The Lady with the Dog" for Russian Movie Night
Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution
January 22, 2020
Seton Hall University will host a series of events to mark the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia
Slavic Club's Christmas Party at Vernissage Restaurant
November 14, 2019
The Slavic Club cordially invites you to its annual Christmas Party at the Vernissage Restaurant, Friday, December 6th, 2019.
Slavic Dancing Bonanza
November 11, 2019
Slavic Club is hosting its Dancing Bonanza.Come, relax and have a blast while experiencing multicultural diversity at SHU!