NYC Marathon - November 2, 2014
Save the date - the PSS will be staffing the fluid station during the NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2014.
Return to the Unknown - October 28, 2014
Please join the Harriman Institute for a discussion with Polish poet and Columbia University Senior Lecturer Anna Frajlich-Zajac as she recounts her recent return to Kyrgyzstan, the country of her birth.
In the summer of 2014, Anna Frajlich-Zajac for the first time returned to Kyrgyzstan, the country of her birth, at the invitation of former president Roza Otunbayeva. During the war, Frajlich's mother, separated from her mobilized husband, was evacuated from Lvov to Kyrgyzstan, where she gave birth to Anna near the city of Osh, on the Roof of the World. Frajlich will share the story of her return to the unknown, the curious chain of events of how it came about, and the incredible homecoming that was organized in her honor.
When: October 28, 2014, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Columbia University, Morningside Campus, International Affairs Building, Room 1219
In the summer of 2014, Anna Frajlich-Zajac for the first time returned to Kyrgyzstan, the country of her birth, at the invitation of former president Roza Otunbayeva. During the war, Frajlich's mother, separated from her mobilized husband, was evacuated from Lvov to Kyrgyzstan, where she gave birth to Anna near the city of Osh, on the Roof of the World. Frajlich will share the story of her return to the unknown, the curious chain of events of how it came about, and the incredible homecoming that was organized in her honor.
When: October 28, 2014, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Columbia University, Morningside Campus, International Affairs Building, Room 1219
President Bollinger's Fun Run - October 24, 2014
Runners,
Once again we are forming a team of Polish Students to run the President Bollinger’s Fun 5k Run on Friday morning 10/24. The registration for CU ID holders is free and includes a commemorative t-shirt. If you can’t register, for whatever reason, please come to cheer and join us for lunch afterwords. Runners, please register soon, the registration usually closes within a first few days and wear Polish gear, national jersey or simply red t-shirt. The run is on Friday 10/24 at 8am, starting from the Sundial at the center on the main college walk, the course will take us to the Riverside Park and back.
You can register here.
More info is on our Facebook event page.
Once again we are forming a team of Polish Students to run the President Bollinger’s Fun 5k Run on Friday morning 10/24. The registration for CU ID holders is free and includes a commemorative t-shirt. If you can’t register, for whatever reason, please come to cheer and join us for lunch afterwords. Runners, please register soon, the registration usually closes within a first few days and wear Polish gear, national jersey or simply red t-shirt. The run is on Friday 10/24 at 8am, starting from the Sundial at the center on the main college walk, the course will take us to the Riverside Park and back.
You can register here.
More info is on our Facebook event page.
Poetry Unites - October 15, 2014
A special screening of Poetry Unites short films celebrating New Yorkers' passion for their favorite poems:
The films feature the four winners of the First New York State Poetry Unites contest, which was inspired by Robert Pinsky's Favorite Poem project and was a collaboration between the Academy of American Poets, Polish filmmaker Ewa Zadrzynska, New York State Poet Laureate Marie Howe, philanthropist Corinne Evens, Donald Faulkner from the Writers Institute in Albany and the New York State Office of Cultural Education.
Registration required.
The films feature the four winners of the First New York State Poetry Unites contest, which was inspired by Robert Pinsky's Favorite Poem project and was a collaboration between the Academy of American Poets, Polish filmmaker Ewa Zadrzynska, New York State Poet Laureate Marie Howe, philanthropist Corinne Evens, Donald Faulkner from the Writers Institute in Albany and the New York State Office of Cultural Education.
Registration required.
UN working breakfast - October 15, 2014
MEETING - UN youth delegates and Polish Diaspora in NYC
On behalf of the Polish Mission to the UN and Youth Reforming Poland (YRP) project, we would like to invite you to participate in a working breakfast:
"How to avoid (what is?) the middle income trap?
The role of social capital - the case study of Poland."
The event will take part next Wednesday (15.10) at the Polish Mission to the UN from 8:30-9:45.
The event will be opened by Mr Paweł Radomski, Deputy Permanent Representative, followed by a short presentation by Kamil Pruchnik, the president of the YRP and discussion among UN delegates and participants.
Soft drinks will be provided – please feel free to bring your own breakfast to the event.
On behalf of the Polish Mission to the UN and Youth Reforming Poland (YRP) project, we would like to invite you to participate in a working breakfast:
"How to avoid (what is?) the middle income trap?
The role of social capital - the case study of Poland."
The event will take part next Wednesday (15.10) at the Polish Mission to the UN from 8:30-9:45.
The event will be opened by Mr Paweł Radomski, Deputy Permanent Representative, followed by a short presentation by Kamil Pruchnik, the president of the YRP and discussion among UN delegates and participants.
Soft drinks will be provided – please feel free to bring your own breakfast to the event.
Polish social - October 14, 2014
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 8 pm
Where: Max SoHa, 120th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
Important: Do not forget to bring good sense of humor (and a partner, if you have one:)
Where: Max SoHa, 120th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
Important: Do not forget to bring good sense of humor (and a partner, if you have one:)
Poetry evening - October 8, 2014
Anna Frajlich, Polish poet and professor of Polish language and literature at Columbia University, will introduce her new book, A Boat and a Harbor It Is ["Łodzią jest i jest przystanią"], at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland on October 8, 2014. The event will be moderated by Izabela Barry of the Brooklyn Public Library Branch Greenpoint. This is a Polish language event.
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Pulaski Parade - October 5, 2014
The Polish Student Society at Columbia University and Barnard College will be marching in the Pulaski Parade on Sunday, October 5, 2014. We will meet at 10:30 AM by the Polish Consulate on the corner of 32nd Street and Fifth Avenue. This year we will be again trying to stand out from the white-and-red crowd by wearing Columbia Blue and Columbia collegiate wear. We will also carry a new club banner and march with the Kosciuszko Foundation. A reception at the Kosciuszko Foundation will follow.
Teatr Rozmaitości Warszawa in New York - October 16-28, 2014
St. Ann’s Warehouse presents
TR WARSZAWA 4:48 PSYCHOSIS By Sarah Kane Adapted and Directed by Grzegorz Jarzyna Featuring Magdalena Cielecka AMERICAN PREMIERE Sarah Kane’s extraordinary final work, 4:48 Psychosis, is a lacerating and lyrical depiction of a mind on the edge. Anchored by the stunning vision of director Grzegorz Jarzyna, Polish company TR Warszawa’s acclaimed production ricochets between passionate extremes. Poland’s revered Magdalena Cielecka swings wildly from elation to despair, sculpting a convincing, lucid argument for non-existence. Performed in Polish with English supertitles. For adults only. OCT 16–26 ONLY Tickets start at $30* ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE 29 Jay Street dumboBKLYN | 718-254-8779 |stannswarehouse.org F to York Street | A/C to High Street | 2/3 to Clark Street $30 – $55 October 16–26, 2014 Tuesdays–Saturdays at 8PM; Sundays at 5PM Conditions: *Prices subject to change. |
Poetry reading - September 22, 2014
Poetry reading at PicNic Market & Cafe on Monday evening 9/22
Join us for a PoeTry PicNic
Some of New York’s OUTstanDing poets read on the Upper West Side on Monday evening, 9/22, at PicNic Market & Cafe, 2665 Broadway (west side of the street) between 101st and 102nd streets; reading starts 7:30 pm; dinner served from 7 pm (for reservations, see below) including special POETS PRIX FIXE dinner: $25. No Cover.
A PoeTry PicNic with SIX Poets:
Anna Frajlich ("It is a Boat, and it is a Harbor," and "Laboratorium.")
Michael Gottlieb ("Lost and Found," "Memoir and ESSAY")
Marie Ponsot ("The Green Dark," "The Bird Catcher," winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award)
John Reed ("Snowballs Chance," "All the World's a Grave.")
Naomi Replansky ("Ring Song," "Collected Poems," winner of the 2013 William Carlos Williams Award)
Scott Zieher ("Gentry," "Virga.")
PEOPLE PLANNING TO DINE are asked to make reservations and arrive by 7. Reservations can be made by calling PicNic at 212-222-8222 or going to www.picnicmarket.com. Getting there by subway: Take the 2 or 3 to 96th and walk UP, or the 1 to 103rd and walk DOWN.
Join us for a PoeTry PicNic
Some of New York’s OUTstanDing poets read on the Upper West Side on Monday evening, 9/22, at PicNic Market & Cafe, 2665 Broadway (west side of the street) between 101st and 102nd streets; reading starts 7:30 pm; dinner served from 7 pm (for reservations, see below) including special POETS PRIX FIXE dinner: $25. No Cover.
A PoeTry PicNic with SIX Poets:
Anna Frajlich ("It is a Boat, and it is a Harbor," and "Laboratorium.")
Michael Gottlieb ("Lost and Found," "Memoir and ESSAY")
Marie Ponsot ("The Green Dark," "The Bird Catcher," winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award)
John Reed ("Snowballs Chance," "All the World's a Grave.")
Naomi Replansky ("Ring Song," "Collected Poems," winner of the 2013 William Carlos Williams Award)
Scott Zieher ("Gentry," "Virga.")
PEOPLE PLANNING TO DINE are asked to make reservations and arrive by 7. Reservations can be made by calling PicNic at 212-222-8222 or going to www.picnicmarket.com. Getting there by subway: Take the 2 or 3 to 96th and walk UP, or the 1 to 103rd and walk DOWN.
Social meeting - September 16, 2014
After our very successful last meeting in Klimat downtown, we are going to meet again in Amigos. This time in our neck of the woods on Broadway between 112th and 113th Street. It’s this Tuesday 9/16 at 8pm. We have a few new faces, that have recently came from Poland so please come and say hello! Tuesday night at Amigos there is an unlimited Quesadillas and Margaritas for $19.95!!! What?!
Polish lecturers at Columbia - Fall 2014
If you are wondering which class to add or drop, you can think about taking classes with one of our Polish lecturers. In the attached image you will find list of lecturers with corresponding subjects, points, dates and information whether they are now open or full.
Register for Polish language and literature classes - Fall 2014
Kosciuszko Foundation, Meet the Author Event: September 12, 2014
Meet the Author: Magdalena Rittenhouse Friday, September 12, 2014, at 7:00pm Author and journalist Magdalena Rittenhouse will be at the Kosciuszko Foundation on Friday, September 12th, at 7 p.m. to talk about her book, Nowy Jork: od Mannahatty do Ground Zero.
Discussion hosted by Zuzanna Ducka-Lubas of Nowy Dziennik Polish Daily News. This event will be in Polish.
Discussion hosted by Zuzanna Ducka-Lubas of Nowy Dziennik Polish Daily News. This event will be in Polish.
1st Polish Students Integration Party - September 4, 2014
'Jest Klimat: jest impreza'
It's time to get to know each other.
It's time to talk.
It's time to PARTY!
Polish Club at Columbia University invites you for the 1st Polish Students Integration Party.
Bring friends and join us - all are welcome!
SHOW YOUR STUDENT ID AND GRAB:
Beer or Polish zapiekanka for 5$
When: Thursday, September 4
Where: KLIMAT LOUNGE, 77E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
Admission: FREE
START: 7.30 pm! - till the end
THIS EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY POLISH CLUB AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POLISH STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND POLISH FILMMAKERS OF NYC.
It's time to get to know each other.
It's time to talk.
It's time to PARTY!
Polish Club at Columbia University invites you for the 1st Polish Students Integration Party.
Bring friends and join us - all are welcome!
SHOW YOUR STUDENT ID AND GRAB:
Beer or Polish zapiekanka for 5$
When: Thursday, September 4
Where: KLIMAT LOUNGE, 77E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
Admission: FREE
START: 7.30 pm! - till the end
THIS EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY POLISH CLUB AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POLISH STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND POLISH FILMMAKERS OF NYC.