Celebrating 40 Years with the University of Warsaw
Celebrating 40 Years with the University of Warsaw
IU President Michael A. McRobbie and the IU delegation attended the 40th anniversary celebration between Indiana University and the University of Warsaw at the Kazimierzowski Palace (pictured here). Built in the 17th century as a royal villa in the suburbs of Warsaw, it was the favorite palace of King Jan Kazimierz and took its name from him.IU President Michael A. McRobbie and University of Warsaw President Marcin Palys, shake hands after signing agreements that renew the 40-year partnership between their respective institutions. At the height of the Cold War in 1976, IU and the University of Warsaw formed a partnership that led to the establishment of two area studies centers that have experienced great success over the past four decades: the American Studies Center in Warsaw and the Polish Studies Center in Bloomington.IU President Michael A. McRobbie and University of Warsaw President Marcin Palys, proudly display signed agreements renewing the 40-year partnership between their respective institutions. Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Ryszard Schnepf (left) shares a laugh with Lee Feinstein, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and founding dean of the IU School of Global and International Studies. Dean Feinstein forged a strong relationship with the University of Warsaw during his three years as ambassador to Poland, from 2009 to 2012.IU President Michael A. McRobbie delivers remarks during the 40th anniversary celebration between Indiana University and the University of Warsaw. To commemorate the occasion, the two universities launched the Krzysztof Michałek Memorial Lecture in American Studies, named for one of the former directors of the American Studies Center in Warsaw, who also spent two years at IU as associate director of the Polish Studies Center. On behalf of the entire IU delegation, McRobbie expressed our pride in reaffirming IU’s continuing and deep interest in Poland, a country of amazing resilience.Marcin Palys, president of the University of Warsaw (right), later bestowed upon IU President Michael A. McRobbie the University of Warsaw’s prestigious Bicentenary Medal of the University, in recognition of the 40 years of active partnership between the two institutions.IU President Michael A. McRobbie presents the Thomas Hart Benton Medallion to Marcin Palys, president of the University of Warsaw, in recognition of the landmark and successful partnership between the two universities. The Thomas Hart Benton Mural Medallion for Distinguished Achievement is awarded for meritorious national or international service to Indiana University, or for exceptional achievements in any field or area in any part of the world, that reflects the most central values and principles of Indiana University and which contributes to the betterment of humanity.President of the University of Warsaw Marcin Palys displays the parchment that accompanies the Thomas Hart Benton Medallion.
