Language society hosts NUKMA president (04/30/00)

Language society hosts NUKMA president

CHICAGO - The Ukrainian Language Society of Chicago (TUM) recently organized an informative meeting for the Ukrainian community in Chicago with the president of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, (NUKMA), Dr. Viatcheslav Brioukhovetsky.

The February 20 meeting was opened by Dr. Bohdan Bodnaruk and a brief history of the NUKMA was presented by Prof. Vera Bodnaruk, president of TUM. The audience had an opportunity to view a recently made video from the NUKMA.

A special attraction was reminiscences of student life at the university by Lesia Shalak, a doctoral candidate in Ukrainian philology.

Due to the snowstorm in Chicago, Dr. Brioukhovetsky's flight was diverted to Switzerland, but he was still able to make the meeting before it ended. He shared with the audience the achievements and latest developments taking place at the NUKMA.

To achieve the highest standards and recognition among world universities, considerable funds are required. Among the first benefactors of NUKMA in the Chicago area were: Dr. Myroslava Iwanciw (currently a member of that institution's board of trustees), Dr. Pylyp and Volodymyra Demus, and the Ukrainian Language Society of Chicago.

Ihor Wyslotsky, a successful businessman in the Chicago area, informed the audience that in order to financially help the university, the Mohyla Academic Society Inc. (IRS tax-exemption No. 23-2697509) was formed in the United States. Mr. Wyslotsky represents this society in the Midwest region.

For additional information please contact: The Ukrainian Language Society, 425 Ridge Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514. Donations should be sent to: Mohyla Academic Society Inc./Administrative Offices, 860 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173.

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