Dor: A Mode in Translation
OnlineJoin us for a conversation about dor, a Romanian word that some find untranslatable, and the complex relationships it acquires in exilic relations. What does dor carry as baggage? How does dor change when looking back towards a homeland in an Ovidian gaze? Is there an intentionality in exilic dor that shapes the various Romanian diaspora groups? Why and how do we […]
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 […]
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 […]
Support ARCS Educational Partner Roma Peoples Project at Columbia University
OnlineOn Roma Resilience: A Scholarship Fund for Students & Scholars (Roma Peoples Project in partnership with American Romanian Cultural Society) Please support the RPP and American Romanian Cultural Society to launch an educational program for the Spring of 2022. Our goal is to develop a pilot project in which we involve a minimum of 10 students […]
Romanian Film Festival – 8th Edition
OnlineTHE ROMANIAN FILM FESTIVAL, 8TH EDITION: “One Eye Laughing, One Eye Crying: Back to Wonderland” WHEN: NOVEMBER 12-21, 2021WHERE: Northwest Film Forum (online platform) BUY TICKETSBUY PASSES After a successful virtual edition in 2020, the Romanian Film Festival in Seattle brings you back to Wonderland, this time with exclusively new film productions from Romania and Europe, showcasing the creative […]
College Admissions – Tips from Parents and Academics
OnlineThis Zoom webinar offers the opportunity to hear from parents and academics from the Romanian-American community about their experiences helping students apply to college or being part of selection committees. Your will learn about the choices that need to be made starting with Middle School in order to plan a successful college admission experience. Our special […]
OME: Film Screening and Live Discussion
OnlineIn celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, join us for a live discussion on OME, a documentary on the life of the Huaorani, and their struggles defending their ancestral lands, with director Raúl Paz Pastrana, co-producer Luminița Cuna (author of "Barefoot in the Amazon"), and moderators Vivian Hua (Northwest Film Forum) and Otilia Baraboi (ARCS, The […]
Romanian Embroidery
OnlineTogether with our partners at the Maryhill Museum of Art, we invite you to join us for an introduction to Romanian embroidery through some of the most beautiful examples from the museum collection. This child-friendly event will help you begin to identify simple Romanian patterns and show you how to make your own patterns using graph […]
The Sky is the Limit: Romanian Women Explorers
Join us for a conversation about courage, resilience, and the importance of role modelling in education, with Romanian explorers Diana Dragomir (Astronomer and Physics & Astronomy Professor) and Gina Bădescu (Anesthesiologist and Mountain Climber). Please register in advance at this link or join us on our FB channels. Event organized in partnership with Romanians of DC. Instructors Credits: […]
Story Time – An Evening of Children’s Tales
OnlineWe have the pleasure of inviting you to “Story Time – An Evening of Children’s Tales” featuring authors and illustrators originally from Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The virtual event is being organized to mark Children’s Day, celebrated on this day in Romania and Moldova and will feature Valentina Popa from New York, Angela Chirilă from […]
Romanian Explorers Celebrating Earth Day
Join us for a discussion celebrating Earth Day with our special guests Luminița Cuna (writer, explorer) and Ioana Cozmuța (researcher at NASA). Find out more about their pioneer spirit, amazing careers and fascination for uncharted territories on Earth and out of space. Luminița Cuna founded Maloca Communities, a grassroots support organization that supports indigenous communities […]
Dor by Mari Calai – Virtual Book Launch
Online"Dor" it is being said, is one of those untranslatable Romanian concepts. Roughly meaning “longing,” Dor is the title of Mari Calai’s latest book. As Lynn Radeka noted, “the book is a visual journey through images that evoke a sense of longing,” in other words, "Dor" is Mari’s visual attempt to illustrate this very Romanian […]