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SUMMARY:Ferenike by Doina Ruști
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks from Homeland\nOur next read for the book club is Ferenike by acclaimed novelist Doina Ruști\, who will join our virtual discussion! \nSigned copies of the Ferenike (in Romanian) are available for purchase. Scroll down to get yours! \nAbout the bookFerenike is a confessional\, autobiographical novel built on the idea that no choice is entirely subjective. There exists a demon of grand History — a force that\, for Eastern Europe\, has always been a subtle architect of both individual and collective decisions. In the essential reality\, every choice is orchestrated. \nHaving as a starting point a childhood event\, the novel gradually outlines experiences related to our present. Every insignificant deed has consequences\, generates other events and a new perspective of the past. This premise leads to a gripping and powerful story about the discreet role that any individual has in the metamorphoses of great history. \nAn autobiographical novel\, Ferenike is also an experiment researching confession\, from its mystical to histrionic or manipulative areas\, with the stated intention of reminding the world that\, beyond intention\, there’s always the force of the storyteller. \nPlease RSVP below to receive the zoom link. \nDoina RuștiDoina Ruști is „a writer of the first rank in today’s literature"\, in the words of Nicolae Breban \, and „a writer of great talent and intuition”\, as Norman Manea has described her\, distinguished by a powerful and vibrant style. Her novels and short stories have received major awards\, been translated into several languages\, and are studied in schools\, enjoying wide critical recognition. Her work is marked by the blending of the fantastic with stark social realism. Her landmark novel is The Ghost in the Mill (2008)\, a powerful fiction about Romanian communism\, included in the post-communist neo-Gothic both in J. A. Weinstock’s Routledge encyclopediaand in Studies in Gothic Fiction (Zittaw Press). Thematically complementary\, Ferenike (Humanitas\, 2025) is her most personal novel\, a political and autobiographical fiction about memory\, guilt\, and feminine resistance. Equally acclaimed is Lizoanca at Eleven (2009)\, a novel about child prostitution\, whose style was compared by Western critics to Camus’s The Plague (Il Libero)\, and which has been included in several European academic programs\, among them the Doctoral School of the University of Barcelona. The Phanariot Trilogy—The Phanariot Manuscript\, The Book of Perilous Dishes (Mâța Vinerii)\, and Homeric—has enjoyed wide popularity. These novels explore the 18th-century Balkan imagination in an original\, fabulatory mode that reinterprets history. Mircea Muthu devoted a chapter to her work in his volume Romanian Literary Balkanism. Among these\, The Book of Perilous Dishes is the most widely translated\, published in English in London (2022)\, recommended by EUFestival and featured by the Historical Novel Society.  Her distinctions include the Writers’ Union Prize (Bucharest Association\, 2007)\, the Romanian Writers’ Union Prize for Prose (2008)\, the Ion Creangă Prize of the Romanian Academy (2009)\, and the Hungarian Writers’ Prize (Budapest\, 2018) for Best Translated Book. Website: www.doinarusti.ro\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📌 June 6 at 10amvirtual discussion with author Doina Ruști \nPlease RSVP below to receive zoom link. \nAbout the author
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/ferenike-by-doina-rusti/
CATEGORIES:Literature
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SUMMARY:Romanian Heritage Awards - 10th Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Romanian Heritage Awards are an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or an deep interest in Romanian culture. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US.  The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions. The jury involved base their decision on the national and international impact of the volunteering activity described\,  leadership potential and tracked record\,  academic achievements\, as well as the candidate's future vision for the benefit of the Romanian community\, locally and beyond. Granted by FORA\, American Romanian Cultural Society\, Romanian United Foundation\, Romanians of DC\, Together to Help\, Românul\, RoAm Pro\, and Alianța. More information about the award ceremony in September will be provided soon. See the list of last year's winners here.  Recognition and Awards All eligible participants will receive the official recognition of the Romanian Embassy in the United States. In the past years the award has helped the recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan University\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue University\, UW Honors\, Harvard\, Cornell University and many others.  Timeline June 15 - Applications Open August 25 - Applications Close September 26 -  The award ceremony will be held in Washington DC. More details to come shortly. Apply HEREEligibility:    Academic standing: Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.0 – or equivalent\, running average for the last school year. Community and Teamwork Impact: Both individuals and teams can participate in the competition. Participation in teams is encouraged. See details in the application form. ​​Age and residence: Students must be enrolled in an educational institution in the USA and entering 8th-12th grade as of September of the competition year. Other criteria: Applicants must have Romanian heritage or their project/experience must relate to the Romanian diaspora. There are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements.   There are no fees required\, this competition is entirely free to participate in\, except for travel\, accommodations\, and any participatory or entry tickets. Your donations are highly encouraged to sustain the awards. ​Eligibility for national participants The top 5 winners of the regional competitions advance to the national competition. Evaluation criteria The following criteria will be used in the evaluation process (not all criteria are required\, but they will strengthen your application):  1) Community work and leadership The number of volunteering hours and their visible outcome and results will be a strong factor in the evaluation. Where applicable and possible\, volunteering and community work in Romania (e.g. groundbreaking projects with children\, youth and seniors from underprivileged social backgrounds\, or religious and ethnic minorities) will receive the jury's highest consideration. Please highlight this aspect in your application.  Please provide a detailed description of your working experience\, highlighting the ways in which your activity and leadership initiatives impacted the targeted community\, strengthening its civic spirit and sense of unity. 2) Essay  Please submit a short motivational essay that will describe how your community work influenced your own personal growth and brought awarness to your bicultural and bilingual identity in the US. We strongly encourage applicants to model their essay from their college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail. The essay shall have no less than 200 words and no more than 650 words. Optional Essay Submit an essay under 400 words on any of these following topics: 1.a challenge that has taught you to be resilient\, or 2. where do you see yourself in 10 years from now\, or 3. any topic of your choice. Like with the main essay\, we strongly encourage applicants to model the college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail.  3) Recommendations from local community leaders Your essay and recommendations (up to 2) will play an important role in the evaluation process. A formal letter is not required\, a name and contact info (email and/or phone number) will be sufficient. The contest organizers will reach out to confirm the recommendations. Romanian Heritage Connection Applicants of any cultural background may qualify\, as long as they are able to prove their interest\, work experience and connection to Romania.  Examples of such proof: Passing an officially recognized Romanian language test – where availableAn essay in Romanian Volunteer work in RomaniaApply TodayApplications close August 25
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heritage-awards-10th-edition/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults) - Summer Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is designed for students with no prior knowledge about Romanian Language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are interested to learn its language. It is an introductory Romanian Language course\, where students will learn the simple present tense\, greetings\, numbers\, dates\, time\, and other simple grammar. As a result\, students will be able to participate in a 2-way conversation and will know the basics of writing and delivering speeches. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-adults-summer-course26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults) - Summer Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is designed for students with no prior knowledge about Romanian Language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are interested to learn its language. It is an introductory Romanian Language course\, where students will learn the simple present tense\, greetings\, numbers\, dates\, time\, and other simple grammar. As a result\, students will be able to participate in a 2-way conversation and will know the basics of writing and delivering speeches. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-adults-summer-course-r/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Bellevue Botanical Garden Teen Photo Walk
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on June 27th as the day starts slowing down and the light softens. \nBring you camera and explore with other teens\, taking time to notice and capture details and scenes that stand out to you. \nShare your workThe images you create during the photo walk can be submitted to our upcoming photography exhibit\, Sun-kissed. Learn more about the event here. \nIf you participate in the photo walk you could also be featured in ARCS Journal. Please send us an image with a short caption. \nParticipation in a local outing is not required to register for the group show in the fall\, however it is required to submit to ARCS Journal as part of a local showcase. \nPlease RSVP below! \nJoin us again on July 10 for another outing at the Juanita Bay Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 27 teen photo walk RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 27 teen photo walk RSVP
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/teen-photo-walk/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Juanita Bay Park Teen Photo Walk
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on July 10th as the day starts slowing down and the light softens. \nBring you camera and explore with other teens\, taking time to notice and capture details and scenes that stand out to you. \nShare your workThe images you create during the photo walk can be submitted to our upcoming photography exhibit\, Sun-kissed. Learn more about the event here. \nIf you participate in the photo walk you could also be featured in ARCS Journal. Please send us an image with a short caption. \nParticipation in a local outing is not required to register for the group show in the fall\, however it is required to submit to ARCS Journal as part of a local showcase. \nPlease RSVP below! \nJoin us also on June 27th for another outing at the Bellevue Botanical Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 10 teen photo walk RSVP
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/juanita-bay-park-teen-photo-walk/
LOCATION:Juanita Bay Park\, 2201 Market St\, Kirkland\, WA\, 98033
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Sun-kissed: A Photography Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:How does the summer light feel? Is it golden and nostalgic? Is it blindingly bright? Does it linger on sticky fingers after a melted ice cream? As you soak in the beauty\, energy and memories along the way this season\, let your photographs speak what words cannot. \nARCS is delighted to invite local and national photographers to participate in a group exhibition\, celebrating the joy of capturing sun-kissed moments! This is the first in our new series\, Through your Eyes. \nStart getting inspired\, but let photography be part of the journey\, not the destination. Come back in August and submit up to 3 images you feel are honest representations of the many layers of summer. \nWe will print the images for a group show at Gallery 4500 in Seattle and each one will be made available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go to the photographers. More details to come when registration opens. \nAll work must be created by the person submitting. Due to copyright considerations no AI work is permitted. \nDates: \nAugust 1-20: Submissions openSeptember 7: The photography exhibition starts at 4500 GallerySeptember 12: Opening reception \nRegistration:Each participant can submit up to 3 digital photographs to be featured in our group show at Gallery 4500 in Seattle. We will print them on premium photographic paper and each one will be made available for purchase. \nWhen submitting work\, participants will choose whether they want their photograph(s) to be printed as 8x10" or 11x14" images.$15 for an 8x10" print and $25 for an 11x14" print. After submissions open on August 1st\, please register at the link provided and then send your image(s) to submissions@arcsproject.orgRegistration payment must be made before submitting images. \n  \nSign up for the newsletter to receive more announcements regarding the Sun-kissed photography exhibition! \n\n\n\n\n                         Subscribe             * indicates required             Email Address *First Name Last Name Language RomanianEnglish
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/sun-kissed-exhibition/
LOCATION:Private: Gallery 4500\, 4500 9th Ave NE\, Ste 300\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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