BRAMA, February 14, 2001, 5:00pm EST

Summer Research Laboratory on Russia and Eastern Europe
University of Illinois
June 11 - August 3, 2001.

The University of Illinois is offering its annual Summer Research Laboratory on Russia and Eastern Europe, June 11 - August 3, 2001. Associates are given full library privileges to conduct research in the University Library, which holds the largest Slavic collection west of Washington, DC and is staffed by Slavic reference librarians. Beyond research opportunities, the Lab offers programs from June 11 to July , which includes the annual summer symposium ("Reassessing Post-Communist Presidencies in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union," June 23) and a research workshop (June 18-29), which provides practical information on conducting research in the region. Other activities include thematic/regional workshops and discussion groups, lectures and films. Free housing awards: 28 days for graduate students; 14 for all others. (Associates are welcome to stay longer at their own expense.) Graduate students and independent scholars are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: April 1, 2001 (firm for international applicants and rolling for US scholars). Availability of housing cannot be guaranteed if the application is received after April 1. For more information contact: Vicki Retzolk, Russian and East European Center, University of Illinois, 104 International Studies Building, 910 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL 61820; Tel: (217) 333-1244; Fax: (217) 333-1582; e-mail: reec@uiuc.edu; or check web at http://www.reec.uiuc.edu/srl.htm. Application in PDF format available on the website.

This year's summer research lab will include the 20th Annual International Conference on Ukrainian Subjects organized by the Ukrainian Research Program at the University of Illinois. The conference dates are JUNE 18-23 (Monday thru Saturday) . The main theme of the conference will be "Ten Years of Independence of Ukraine." Each of the six days will be devoted to a general topic. The following areas will be covered: Politics and government, Social life and conditions, Economic development, Language and literature, Education and scholarship, Historical and cultural research, Ukraine and the diaspora. Participants are urged to submit topics and curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) no later than FEBRUARY 28. For further information contact Professor DMYTRO SHTOHRYN, Chairman: 104 International Studies Building 910 South Fifth Street Champaign, Illinois 61820 shtohryn@uiuc.edu TEL: (217) 356-9195 FAX: (217) 356-7982

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