Hurez Monastery (Foto: Cristian Geanta)
Date: 10/21/2010
Time: 7:30
We join other groups around the world in a project meant to improve the voting system for Romanians leaving abroad, initiated by Global Romanian Students & Professionals Society. We'll discuss the electoral system in Romania with Professor Grigore Pop-Eleches of the Politics Department and debate on the potential effectiveness of implementing electronic voting among Romanians leaving abroad, following the lead of other democracies. The debate will take place in 28 McCosh Hall, right next to Princeton University Chapel. Eastern-European flavored deserts and snacks provided by Olives!
Prior to the debate, at 6 pm, join us for dinner in Butler College with Prof. Pop-Eleches.
To find out more about this months-long campaign or sign the petition in favor of electronic voting, please visit http://diasporavoteaza.org/
Contact: rssa[at]princeton[dot]edu
Date: 5/14/2010
Time: 7:00
The New El Dorado (2004, Romanian & Hungarian) is an independent documentary which shows the truth about Rosia Montana, a magnificent Romanian village with a two thousand year history, threatened with destruction by a Canadian company in order to make way for Europe's largest open cast gold mine. Film maker Tibor Kocis has spent over three years in Rosia Montana putting together a profound and insightful documentary, distinguished with over 10 international awards. PU students who have volunteered in 2008 and 2009 to promote environmental conservation and preservation of ancient cultural heritage in Rosia Montana will lead a discussion and present opportunities for involvement.
Presentation by students & refreshments @ 7 pm, followed by film screening @ 7:30 pm. Graduate students Theodor Brasoveanu and Elie Teichman will share more general remarks on the challenges and rewards of working in the non-profit sector in Romania.
Location: 28 McCosh Hall across from the University Chapel.
Time: Friday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
More info: Trailer and Volunteering Project
Contact: rssa_at_princeton_dot_edu
URL: Campus map
Date: 3/6/2010
Time: 7:30
We welcome you to a screening of the documentary "Constantin and Elena" (Romania & Spain, 2009) after its US premiere at the MoMA's Documentary Fortnight, followed by a Q&A session with the director Andrei Dascalescu - a collaborator of Francis Ford Coppola on "Youth without Youth."
Synopsis: A bittersweet love story. Where "sweet" is the love (after 55 years of marriage), "bitter" is the lack of time left for the "sweet" (the old age), and "story" is the everyday life. A film about the ancestral, pure way of living and loving. A cinematic, observational, sometimes voyeuristic look at a way of life and a life itself, both, almost extinct.
The screening will take place in McCormick 101 (PU Art Museum) this Saturday March 6 at 7:30pm, followed by Q&A with the director: http://www.princeton.edu/~pumap/buildings/15.html
At 6 pm, join us for dinner in Butler College with the young film director who produced a little masterpiece inspired by his grandparents.
Presented by the PU Romanian Students Association in collaboration with Subtitles, USG, Davis International Center, the Anthropology Department, the Committee on Film Studies and Butler College.
Contact: rssa[at]princeton[dot]edu
Date: 3/1/2010
Time: 3:00
March 1st (Martisor in Romania /Martenitsa in Bulgaria) is a celebration of spring and renewal. People make red & white adorned bracelets or lucky charms, which they traditionally offer to their dear ones. Come and be part of this tradition, by designing your own lucky charm to offer or wear throughout the week. There will be a showcase of Romanian & Bulgarian craft-work, along with flavorful Eastern European food. Be prepared to join one of our horas (spinning circle dances) and experience the dizziness!
Time: Monday March 2nd from 3 to 6 pm
Location: Frist Campus Center, 1st floor gallery
Contact: rssa[at]princeton[dot]edu
Date: 11/21/2009
Time: 8:00
Traditional Balkan dances on campus?! Come enjoy a FREE dance workshop taught by local guest instructors Susan & Teymour Darkhosh, student demonstrations, live accordion music by Katerina & Vanya Visjnic and a sample of food from South-Eastern Europe (ranging from spanakopita to baklava).
We aim to present dances in their specific cultural context and connect Princeton students to an already established American tradition of folk dance performance inspired by this region. Opportunities for joining a weekly student practice will be presented. Event sponsored by USG Projects Board, Davis International Center, the Romanian & Bulgarian Clubs @ Princeton University.
Location: Campus Club, 5 Prospect Avenue, corner of Washington Street.
Contact: rssa[at]princeton[dot]edu