Our Events

Socio-political challenges in the Western Balkans, emphasizing the need for pragmatic solutions and democratic reforms to enhance stability and integration in South-Eastern Europe.

Professor Danko Sipka at ASU unveils a book exploring the cultural and linguistic history of Slavic languages, detailing their origins, evolution, and cultural significance across various regions and historical periods.

Ambassador Ilir Dugolli from Kosovo discusses nation-building and geopolitical implications at an event in Arizona, highlighting Kosovo's journey and the importance of international collaboration for peace and prosperity.

Ambassador Ilir Dugolli of Kosovo will discuss innovation, investment, AI's economic impact, and U.S.-Kosovo trade and investment relations at ASU. His diplomatic career includes posts in Turkey, Sweden, and Brussels, and academic involvement at the University of Prishtina.

The American Romanian Cultural Society Arizona screens Romanian films at Majestic Tempe 7, featuring 'Between Revolutions' and 'Men of Deeds'. Supported by the Melikian Center and a Tempe arts grant, the event showcases films on personal and political challenges in Romania.

The American Romanian Cultural Society Arizona is hosting a film festival featuring Romanian cinema. Two films, 'E PERICOLOSO SPORGERSI' and 'TAXI DRIVERS', will be shown, exploring themes of personal and societal challenges in Romania.

Dr. Emily Channell-Justice discusses the impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including societal and human costs, at a Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations virtual event.

American youth performers will raise funds for Ukrainian children affected by war through a concert and auction. The event features diverse acts, including Taiko drumming, a choir, and aerial arts, with tickets also benefiting foster children.

Fall 2023 at the Melikian Center features presentations by affiliates on topics like Mongol-French medieval contacts and a US-funded Balkan entrepreneurship program.

The Melikian Center event aims to enhance understanding and support for research and education related to Central and East Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia, focusing on the region's global role, languages, and cultures.

Brian Goodman's book explores cultural exchanges between American writers like Ginsberg and Czech counterparts like Kundera during the Prague Spring. It highlights the impact of these interactions on Prague's literary and dissident status post-1968 Soviet invasion.

The Critical Languages Institute has rescheduled Armenian Culture Night to June 28, combining it with Indonesian and Persian Culture Night.