International Research Conference on Cultural Diplomacy, Krakow, Poland

Moldova: Disunited in Diversity... - from my presentation at the International Research Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in Krakow, Poland, August 29-31, 2013.

Joint USFSP-ULIM Project on Comparative Government and Politics: Moldova

It was a terrific and very unique project implemented in cooperation with the University of South Florida, where I was Carnegie Fellow in 2012. Together with Dr. JSM we developed a course, which brought American students to Moldova during Spring Break at USF to study together with Moldovan students History, Government and Culture of Moldova, to explore our amazing country and to make difference being involved in community service projects.

In April USF and ULIM students participated in our annual Students' Scientific Conference Symposia Studentium, where they presented their joint research findings. I can proudly declare that their papers are already published in Buletinul Stiintific Studentesc and are shipped to the U.S.A.

SPSA 84th Annual Conference in Orlando, USA

I qualify my participation at the Southern Political Science Association 84th Annual Meeting in Orlando as a successful completion of my Carnegie Research Fellowship. It was an amazing atmosphere at the Peabody - the highest level of conference organization. I received a very useful feedback from the Chair of our panel, which made me think  about the "after devolution." Together with my mentor Dr. JSM we look forward now to our joint research publications.

Guest lecture at USF Tampa

On Monday, 3 December 2012, I was invited to deliver a guest lecture to the "History of Soviet Union" class of Dr. Golfo Alexopoulos at USF Tampa. The main issues covered during the lecture were personal memories and perceptions of communist rule, and family experiences. It was a very productive meeting with students interested in Soviet history, and a very intense interaction during Q&A session.

Presentation about Moldova at USF Tampa

29 November 2012 - presentation at USF Tampa on "The Republic of Moldova: European Country in Transition."