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The European Institute and the Centre for Holocaust Studies at the Jagiellonian University would like to cordially invite you for the supplementary MA studies (European studies, new specialty – “Knowledge on Holocaust and totalitarian regimes”). The studies are an offer directed to graduates of courses leading to bachelor’s degree, who want to continue their education at courses leading to master’s degree, interested in Holocaust, functioning of countries with totalitarian regimes (especially the Third Reich and fascist Italy), consequences of religious and ethnic prejudice, analysis of ethnic, political, social conflicts.

We would like to invite you to the Villa Decius for the Literary Salon with one of the most eminent Polish and European reporters, Wojciech Jagielski. The meeting will take place on Monday, 17 June, 6 pm. Wojciech Jagielski will tell us about his last book, “Trumpeter from Tembisa”. The meeting will be conducted by Michał Olszewski. Admission free.

On 11 June, we concluded the fourth edition of creative writing workshop for elderly people, SAGA. The event was opened with the Literary Salon attended by Przemysław Wilczyński and Bartek Dobroch. The meeting with the authors of a famous book, “Broad Peak. Niebo i piekło”, was followed with awarding the participants of the project with commemorative diplomas and adjudication of the “My Poland” contest which had been entered by 45 works. All texts met the requirements contained in the contest rules.

At the beginning of June, within this year’s edition of the International Summer Academy of Arts, the Villa Decius Association organised open music shows, presentation of classical works of recognised composers and vocal pieces. The performers were students from primary and secondary music schools, and their teachers, as well as members of the choir of the S. Wyspiański 8th Secondary School of General Education. The concerts were open to everybody and performed in the Villa Decius gardens, and on an open-air stage.

The first edition of the Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM) has attracted lots of candidates from diverse backgrounds. Total number of submitted applications was 86 from 14 states. We have been greatly impressed by the various interests, educational qualifications and experiences of majority of the perspective applicants. We would like to thank sincerely for interest in the Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management. 20 cultural professionals from 10 countries are selected to participate in VACuM training.

We would like to invite you to the Villa Decius for the ceremonial Literary Salon closing the fourth edition of creative workshop for seniors SAGA. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 11 June, 11 pm. Michał Olszewski’s guests will be: Przemysław Wilczyński and Bartek Dobroch – authors of the book “Broad Peak. Niebo i piekło” (“Broad Peak. Heaven and Hell”). Free admission.

On Thursday, June 5, at 6.30 p.m., Professor Norman Davies, outstanding British historian, is going to give a lecture inaugurating the session of the Polish-British Round Table “A Decisive Year for Europe.” Persons interested in taking part in the event are requested to register in advance.

You are heartily invited to take part in our annual educational and artistic open air session entitled “Sunday at Decius.” This year’s edition will take place in the gardens around Villa Decius on June 8, 2014 between 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. The theme will be “European Picnics.” On the outdoor stage, there will be competitions, presentations of children and youth ensembles, as well as performances of invited artists, including the Mozart School of Music and the choir from General High School No. 8 Canticum Canticorum. The artistic concept relies on combining various art disciplines, such as theatre, music, dance and visual forms.