Ukrainian studies centre for Monash

5 August 2004

Monash University is marking the 21st anniversary of its relationship with the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) via a ceremony to announce the establishment of a centre for Ukrainian studies at Monash. The ceremony takes place tomorrow, Friday 6 August, 6.30pm, South 1 lecture theatre and foyer, building 64, Ring Road South, Clayton campus.

The Mykola Zerov Centre for Ukrainian Studies; named in honour of noted Ukrainian poet, translator and literary critic Mykola Zerov; is being set up within the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics with support from the AUV. The school conducts undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in Ukrainian studies and has done so for 21 years.

What: Ceremony to mark 21st anniversary of Monash's relationship with the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) and announce establishment of the Mykola Zerov Centre for Ukrainian Studies

Speakers: Monash Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Larkins, Monash Dean of Arts, Professor Homer Le Grand, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics Head, Professor Brian Nelson, Centre for Ukrainian Studies Director, Associate Professor Marko Pavlyshyn, AUV President Mr Michael Moravski, Ukrainian Studies Support Fund Chair Professor Michael Lawriwsky.

When: Friday 6 August, 6.30pm

Where: South 1 lecture theatre and foyer, building 64, Ring Road South, Monash University's Clayton campus

For further information contact Associate Professor Marko Pavlyshyn on 9905 2259 or Ms Michele Martin, Monash Media Communications, on 9905 9315.