LaSalle's graduate program offers two courses with Ukrainian content

PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University has a long-standing tradition of promoting Ukrainian studies. It has sponsored many conferences and symposiums devoted to Ukrainian topics, and in 1992 it awarded an honorary degree to the first president of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk.

Since its inception in 1993, the master of arts in Central and Eastern European studies has featured a number of courses dealing with Ukrainian culture Among the student body pursuing a master's degree are several students from Ukraine as well as a number of Americans of Ukrainian descent The program has received a commendation from the Department of Education in Harrisburg, and several of its students have distinguished themselves both academically and professionally.

In May the program will offer two three-credit graduate courses with a strong Ukrainian content. They are: "Cultures of Central and East Europe" (CES 620) and "Opportunities in Ukraine and other East European Countries" (CES 680). Later in the summer, June 17-July 17, a new course. "Geography of Central and East Europe" (CES 611) will be offered.

Applications for admission into the program are now being accepted. For additional information, contact: Dr. L.D. Rudnytzky, director, Central and Easter European Studies, La Salle University 1900 W. Oleny Ave. Philadelphia. PA 19141-1199; tel., (215) 951-1200 (215) 951-1488.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, March 31, 1996, No. 13, Vol. LXIV

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