ARCS Romanian Heritage Language and Culture School – Fall 2022
OnlineCourse Description This class is tailored for students of Romanian origin nationwide who do not understand, nor speak the language, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are curious to find out more about their heritage. They will learn basic conversational skills in Romanian and will develop their pronunciation, vocabulary, writing and reading knowledge.They […]
Archetypal Symbols In Romania and Worldwide with Artist Magda Nica
OnlineSymbols are graphic metaphors that help us understand the invisible world. Their meaning is magical, although few are those who know how to read, decode and translate their secret language. This workshop is an invitation to discover how symbols unite us at a subtle level, in mysterious and profound ways. "To symbolize means, in a […]
Why Volunteer? How Can It Help Me for College Admissions?
Join us for a live discussion with ARCS, RUF and Alianța volunteers about the importance of giving back to our communities and developing our civic spirit for the benefit of present and future generations. This is a great opportunity to find out about the Romanian American National Heritage Award (5th edition) that recognizes the volunteering work of […]
Mărțișoare Workshop 2022
Join us for a spring celebration -Mărțișor, March 1st. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over Romania every year, on March 1st, also widely spread in Bulgaria and the Balkans. The name Mărțișor is a diminutive of March (Martie in Romanian). It is believed that the person who wears the red and white string […]
College Admissions # 4- Ask a Specialist
Are you anxious about the college applications process? Come meet our special guest, Dr. Diana Barbu (see her bio below). She will cover the following aspects and answer any of your questions: 1. Building the Balanced College List (we'll look at certain metrics to determine academic fit) + The Transfer Option (pros and cons) 2. […]
ARCS Heritage Language and Culture School – Spring 2022
Are you interested in stimulating your children's creativity, nourish their bicultural and bilingual heritage? Our Romanian Heritage Language School offers innovative virtual classes and workshops for children, youth and adults with Romanian background or with an interest to learn Romanian, nationwide. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education to nourish bilingualism and address […]
Space, New Technologies and Sustainability
Celebrate International Women’s Month with us! Join us for this event honoring the work of women scientists and their pioneer spirit. Our first workshop features Dr. Ioana Cozmuta, Romanian American world expert in materials, microgravity and space. This event inaugurates a special Speakers Series as part of the Heritage Language Program Grant, awarded by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction […]
College Admissions #5 – College Financial Aid Workshop
Paying for college can be daunting, but in this workshop we’ll break down the process of applying for financial aid. We'll look at what are the different options and outline what steps you need to take. Our special guest, Dr. Diana Barbu, returns to our college admission series with more insightful infomation. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Ileana Marin. […]
GiveBIG 2022
Give BIG 2022 supports WA-based non-profit organizations providing needed services, fighting for a better world, caring for the environment, and expanding our horizons through art, culture and learning. ARCS is proud to participate in this campaign for the fourth time. Encourage your friends, family, and co-workers to join you in supporting ARCS to offer access to Romanian […]
Global Competence Certificate for Romanian Heritage Speakers- 2022-2023
Seattle Public Library 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, United StatesARCS is proud to announce that we received funds from The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department to continue our program started in 2020, in partnership with Wenatchee Public Schools, in WA State. We will develop a year-long remote-learning program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian, together with Russian and Spanish speaking instructors, students and communiy representatives. […]
Global Competence Certificate Award Ceremony
Join us for the closing celebration of the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Language Speakers via Zoom on June 28, 6:00-7:30 pm PDT. We’ll be recognizing the students who have successfully tested and qualified for the State Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal of Biliteracy, as well as those who completed the Global Competence Certificate portfolio […]
Mărțișoare Workshop
ARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center 3201 E Republican St, Ste 104, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for a spring celebration of “Mărțișor” and March 8!The name "Mărțișor" is a diminutive of March (Martie in Romanian).It is believed that the person who wears the red and white string would enjoy a prosperous and healthy year. Read more HERE The wearing of “mărțișoare” also coincides with March 8, International Women’s Day or the […]