Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Hungarian 1956 Revolution Exhibit in the Grasselli Library Lobby

Hungarian 1956 Revolution Exhibit in the Grasselli Library Lobby
October 1 - 31, 2006

"1956-2006, Hungarian Revolution 50th Anniversary:
Against all Odds, Freedom Fight vs. Soviet Oppression"

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Co-sponsored by:
Hungarian Association - Magyar Társaság
JCU’s Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Cultures
JCU’s Program In Modern European Studies

  • Opening reception: Sunday, October 1 beginning at 2:30 PM
  • At opening reception, showing of a new documentary film by Réka Pigniczky: JOURNEY HOME: A Film about My Father / A Story from the Hungarian Revolution of 1956
  • Special tribute to the distinguished & persecuted Cardinal Mindszenty, primate of Hungary, who spent 23 of his 31 episcopal years in a Communist prison tortured by the Soviets. Cardinal Mindszenty remained loyal & committed to the Hungarian people at a time when even the “West” turned away.
  • Grasselli Library open 7 days per week. Regular hours: Sundays 11:00am to 12 midnight; Mondays thru Thursdays 7:30am to 12 midnight; Fridays 7:30am to 9:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am to 6:00pm.
  • Opening reception & also exhibit: Free & open to the public
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Contact Information:

Grasselli Library: 216-397-4233
Department of Classical & Modern

Languages & Cultures:

216.397-4371 / 216.397-4723
Modern European Studies:

http://www.jcu.edu/mes

Hungarian Association:

(216) 521-7183
<magyartarsasag@nadas.org>
http://www.hungarianassociation.com