Thoughts and opinions from a Priest in the PNCC
Polish-American poet John Surowiecki of Connecticut has won the 2006 Pablo Neruda Prize in Poetry, which is part of the annual Nimrod/Hardman Literary Awards. He won for his poem “American Stroke.” An excerpt of his poem is available in the Featured Issue page at the Nimrod website.
Nimrod is an international journal of prose and poetry published by the University of Tulsa.
A gentleman I had some exchanges with as part of my work with Polonia Global Fund, Felipe Korzenny, Ph.D. (blog) is the Professor and Director of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University.
He advises that Florida State University will be offering an online course in Hispanic Marketing Communication. To wit:
Tallahassee, Florida — Beginning in January 2007, an online course in Hispanic Marketing Communication will be offered by the Florida State University Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication. The center, headed by Dr. Felipe Korzenny, is pioneering education in Hispanic Marketing in the US.
Dr. Korzenny states —we are proud to satisfy the demand of many marketers in US industry that have requested an online course in Hispanic Marketing Communication. This is the first online offering of its kind and will make the content of our on-campus courses available to anyone in the world with an interest in the subject.—
The course is available to anyone interested and is particularly recommended for professionals currently addressing the Hispanic market, or those who would like to start a Hispanic marketing initiative. The online course is also available to Florida State University students not currently residing in the Tallahassee campus.
The course duration is of fifteen weeks (classes begin January 8 and end April 20) and includes topics such as language use, Hispanic cultural insights for marketing, and case studies relating to Hispanic marketing. The course will also address research and marketing strategies.
A certificate of completion will be issued to all who satisfactorily complete the course, and eligible students can receive three hours of undergraduate/continuing education credit.
Dr. Korzenny notes that those interested should apply immediately as registration is limited. To apply contact Ashley Smith, telephone: 850-644-8004.
About the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication
The U.S. Hispanic marketing industry has experienced dynamic growth and a consequent need for trained professionals. Most advertising, public relations agencies, and marketing organizations encounter difficulties filling their Hispanic marketing positions. It is for these reasons that Dr. Felipe Korzenny founded the Center for the Study of Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University in 2004. Currently, the Center is the first of its kind in the U.S. Recognizing the immediate need for professionals trained in Hispanic Marketing Communication, the Center has developed the following main goals, which are to:
Every year Polish-American organizations, groups, and traditionally Polish Churches hold Wigilia suppers.
Our PNCC parish does it in a real nice way. The parish provides the main dish – fried fish, and the rest of the meal is a meatless pot-luck. We enjoy everything from pierogi to Haitian salads.
This fits with my take on such traditions. Traditions like Wigilia live when they grow with, and are actively integrated by, the people celebrating them. The meal doesn’t traditionally contain carrots but your little daughter loves carrots – add them. Living languages follow this rule, they integrate and grow. (please note, I am not talking about Church Traditions, the Holy Mass, or the Sacraments – that’s a different argument).
Here’s a list of a few of the upcoming Wigilia dinners. Stay tuned to your local newspapers for an event near you – or ask the Polish guy/gal at work (maybe he or she can hook you up with some good pierogi as well).
Polish Community Center – Albany, New York
Annual Wigilia (Christmas Vigil) and Dinner & Dance
Sunday Dec. 17th 2006, 1:30 —“ 7:30pm
Polish Community Center
225 Washington Ave Ext.
Albany, NY
Our Traditional Christmas Wigilia will start at 1:30 pm with a sharing of —Oplatek— (wafer). Buffet Fish Dinner will be served promptly at 2pm. Dancing will be from 3:30pm to 7:30pm Music by the Mark VI!
Price for the Buffet and Dance $25.00 for adults, $10 for children 16 and under. Admission for the Dance will be $10.00. NO dance admission until 3:30pm
To make your reservation call: Tom Raymond at 518-283-0129, Kazia Burzynski at 518-449-8467, or Mary Ann Bates 518-453-6162.
Polish Heritage Society of Rochester – Rochester, New York
The First Star of Christmas – A Polish Wigilia
Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 5:15 to 9pm
Polish Heritage Society of Rochester
Strasenburgh Planetarium
657 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
This festive evening includes a traditional Polish Wigilia dinner buffet, a multi-media show of Polish customs, a visit from St. Nicholas, and a “Winter Skies” Planetarium show.
Admission: $25 adults, $10 children under 14, free for children under 5.
To make reservations call 585-697-1942 by November 27. Tables will be assigned in the order of reservations received.
Polish Student Association at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Polish Student Association at the University of Buffalo Wigilia
Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 5:30pm
St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church
Msgr. Peter J. Adamski Center (Main Hall)
389 Peckham Street
Buffalo, NY
Concert featuring the talented soprano voice of Emily Tworek-Helenbrook
Admission: $20 for adults and $10 for students. Proceeds will benefit Dom Dziecka orphanage in Rzeszów, Poland
To make reservations call 716-597-9470 or E-Mail UBPOLSA@HOTMAIL.COM by 11/28.
Polish American Congress of Northeastern Pennsylvania – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Annual Christmas Wafer (Wigilia) Dinner
Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 4:30pm
The Touch of Class at the Palace
228 George Ave.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
The main speaker for the event will be the Rev. Patrick J. Sullivan, C.S.C., coordinator of the Ethnic Community Outreach Program at King’s College. The topic of his talk will be “Honoring Our Tradition.” Felicia Perlick, national director for the Polish Women’s Alliance, will act as mistress of ceremonies.
Fine food, companionship, and the singing of Polish and traditional Christmas carols are planned.
Admission: $18 for members and $20 for non-members.
To make reservations contact Bernadine Babetski at 570-825-4477.
Hudson Valley Polonaise Society – Pine Island, New York
Citizen of the Year Presentation and Wigilia Supper
Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 5pm
Polish Legion of American Veterans Hall
Legion Rd
Pine Island, NY
The celebration will feature the sharing of Oplatek, prior to a traditional meatless family-style dinner which will be served at 5:30pm. Following the dinner, Richard Labanowski will be honored as the 2006-07 Hudson Valley Polonaise Society’s Polish-American Citizen of the Year.
Admission: $15 per person for non-members, $12 for members, and $5 for children under the age of 12.
Reservations are required as the event is limited to 120 people.
To make reservations or for more information call 845-325-9608 or 845-386-4909.
Presented by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
When: Nov 14, 2006 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where:
Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom St., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Honoring Czech hero and martyr Milada Horakova and Edwin J. Feulner, President, The Heritage Foundation and featuring Czech food, drink, and music and a Silent Auction
Contact: Anne Meesman or call at 703-525-4445. You may also Register Online.
Tickets:
$100 individual
$175 couple
$5,000 Sponsor
$10,000 Patron
$15,000 Benefactor
Please make checks payable to:The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and mail to:
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
1521 Sixteenth Street NW,
Washington DC 20036
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation was established and authorized by Congressional Resolution H.R. 3000 and Presidential Approval, Public Law 103-199.
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.