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The President of the United States has announced that official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence ought to “inspire a renewed love for American history.” 

What does that history actually tell us about America? Is it a story of liberty and hope, of hypocrisy and violence, or some very human mixture of these extremes?

Come to learn about history and this topic which has become so polarizing.

Learn how to craft and communicate your story so that your audience remembers you, an essential skill for interviews and professional success. Upon successful completion of your storytelling workshop, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

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This is a great opportunity to meet her, ask questions about her vision and ideas, and share your own. 

Light refreshments will be served.

Říhová has presented this book in New York, Chicago and Boston in the fall of 2025, and in London, Oxford and Leipzig in March 2026. She will discuss the novel, her writing process, and contemporary literature more generally with Seth Rogoff at this literary night at the library.

Come meet the new dean and learn about writing from a published author.

Mrs. Snøfrid Byrløkken Emterud will discuss her career as a diplomat and explore the history, present and future of Norway’s relationship with the Czech Republic. This will be followed by a Q and A and informal mingling opportunities with refreshments.

Students, staff, and faculty welcome. No registration required—just come ready to listen, learn, and ask questions!

The Czech historical thriller Vlny (Waves, 2024) depicts the struggle of a Czechoslovak Radio crew during the 1968 Soviet invasion. The movie has achieved major international success, earning a spot on the 97th Academy Awards shortlist for Best International Feature Film, winning the Satellite Award for Best Foreign-Language Film, and securing six awards out of 14 nominations at the 2024 Czech Lion Awards.
 
Following the film: Moderated Discussion & Q&A with Jiří Mádl
Jiří Mádl is a prominent director, screenwriter and actor. In 2009, he graduated from the University of J. A. Comenius, where he studied Social and Mass Communication, and later graduated in screenwriting at the New York Film Academy. 

He has been one of the Czech Republic’s most recognizable film stars since the mid-2000s, when he rose to fame as a teenage actor in the 2004 comedy ���ԴǷɲ��Dz���ďá����. Over the past two decades, he has transitioned from acting to becoming one of the most respected filmmakers in contemporary Czech cinema.

15:15 – Film Screening
18:00 – Discussion with the director Jiří Mádl
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The event will be moderated by AAU lecturer Mary Angiolillo, and offers a unique opportunity to meet with the creative mind behind Vlny.

This presentation will guide you through the College’s rich 75-year history and its unique academic offer across three campuses in Bruges (Belgium), Natolin (Poland), and the newly opened Tirana (Albania). It will explore the specialized Advanced Master’s programmes, ranging from EU Law, Economics, Political Science, ����tv Relations and Interdisciplinary Studies, as well as the distinctive “living together” experience and vibrant network.

Finally, you will receive practical insights into the admissions process and the funding opportunities, with over 70% of students benefiting from scholarships.

Come learn about academic offerings, admission process, and scholarship opportunities.

Join this History & Philosophy Seminar with AAU Lecturer Jakub Jirsa who argues part of this problem is that universities are bodies foreign to contemporary popular democracies.

The separation between universities and their social and political environment creates an atmosphere of mutual distrust, leading to the institutions regulating the operation of universities imposing controlling measures foreign to the working of universities, such as metrical evaluation. In the end, however, this only increases the distrust and uncertainty mentioned above.

Come discuss the questions of trust and control.