| Mr. Neil Gow's letter: Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to you on behalf of Their Royal Highnesses, Crown Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine, whom I am working for in New York. As you are well aware, the unemployment rate in Serbia and Montenegro is very high. The 1991 break-up and resulting wars in the former Yugoslavia coupled with the economic situation of the Milosevic era have caused a massive brain drain to follow. The Karadjordjevic family believes that it is time to create an initiative to help reverse these immense problems. One of the main of objectives of the Princess Katherine Fund will be to create a database of expatriates who left the country to work and live abroad. Additionally, plans are already underway to create recruiting agencies in Serbia and Montenegro. The goal of the recruiting agency will be to create a central database for employers and will contain profiles of qualified candidates to fill those jobs.This in turn will create more jobs and give the economy the boost it needs. Qualified candidates who chose to be included in this database will be contacted and will be given an opportunity to play a leading role in building a better Serbia and Montenegro. If you are interested in registering your name in this database to help build a better Serbia and Montenegro, or know of someone who would please contact me via email on n.gow@pkfond.org, or call me on (212)867-5050. Thank you for your time, Sincerely Neil Gow MOBA 2003: FRIENDSHIP BUILDING AMONG SERBIAN CHILDREN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD This coming summer for the third time 'Moba' will be organized. This wonderful activity sponsored by the Serbian Orthodox Church, with cooperation of the Diaspora Council (Savet Dijaspore) at the Federal Government level, and several ministries of both Serbian and Yugoslav governments, brings together youth from Diaspora and from homeland. The goal of this action is for young people who live outside of Serbia to visit the country from which their parents and grandparents originated, about which they may not know enough, maybe not really understand its people and customs, and may not even speak the Serbian language. To congregate in Serbia where they will spend a month with peers from their fatherland. Through the "Moba" on building sites, through companionsh= ip and fun, the young people will learn the Serbian language and history. Learn about their religion, culture and traditions. They will exchange ideas and experiences and form long-lasting friendships. New relationship will be formed which may last a lifetime, bringing closer Serbs in Serbia with those who live outside its borders. A bridge of friendship will be formed between Serbs everywhere, as hundreds of youth come home to the country of their heritage. Thanks largely to efforts of Bishop Lavrentije of Sabac-Valjevo, "Moba" has grown from one location in Soko Grad in its first year, to four locations and over 150 participants in its second year: in Niksic (Budimlja-Niksic Diocese), Milesevo, Zlatibor (Zica Diocese) and at the Monastery of Holy Father Nikolai, by Ljubovije (Sabac-Valjevo Diocese). Last summer, at these sites, the youth worked on restoration of bombed and damaged buildings and churches from the NATO attack on Serbia, and on building of new churches and monasteries. At the location of St. Nikolai Monastery, the youth assisted in archeological digs of Soko grad, last stronghold of the Turks, which they left after centuries of occupation. In addition to working 3-4 hours per day, the participants have programs of cultural and sport activities. The emphasis is on friendship and fun, and the sites are visited frequently by well known Serbian authors, actors and teachers who came to share their experiences and talked about language, literature, history,religion, traditions and Serbian historical figures. All participants of "Moba" had an audience in the Patriarchate a= nd were blessed personally by His Holiness Patriarch Pavle. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Aleksandar was also one of the supporters of "Moba" and has pledged his future support. Prime Minister Djindjic hosted all the participants in the reception room of the Government of Serbia, and promised financial assistance for future "Moba". More information about "Moba" can be found on this site www.moba2003.spc.org.yu. This year "Moba" will be organized from July 19, and will last a= month. As in the previous years, participation in MOBA is free of charge. Participants are responsible for their travel costs,health insurance, visas, spending money and perhaps a small registration fee. This year there will be five building sites: Archeological site of Soko Grad, by the Monastery of St. Nikolai Building of new church on Zlatibor Niksic Fruska Gora near Sremski Karlovci And Samobor. We anticipate over 500 young people from United Sates, Canada, Australia and Western Europe to join in the activities along with the same number from Serbia. Space will be limited to first come basis. For further information you may contact "Moba" Office at the Patriarchate: Ulica Kralja Petra I # 5, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia. Tel no. 011-381-11-328-50-98 or e-mail moba2002@eunet.yu In order for participants to register and obtain information more conveniently, as well as travel together as a group, tour company Select International, from New Jersey has been named the Official Tour Agency of MOBA 2003, for USA and Canada. You may obtain registration certificates and travel information by calling them at: Select International, 1-800-842-4842, e-mail: sales@select-int.com Although the Diaspora Council has secured 10,000 Euros, and the Serbian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry for Economic Relations with Foreigners have each allocated 5,000 Euros, all additional financial support is most welcome for this worthwhile program. The Association of Serbian Electrical Engineers, whose President is Prof. Jasmina Vujic has donated a computer for better and more efficient communication. We welcome all other donations. Edita Krunic Select International 916 Somerset Street Watchung, NJ 07069 Phone: 908-412-0044 Toll Free: 800-842-4842 Fax: 908-412-0099 www.selectinternational.tv Faculty position at the School of Slavonic Studies,University of London,UK. May I draw your attention to two lectureships being advertised at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, which is now part of University College London: 1. International Relations, including Euro-Atlantic institutions and their enlargement; 2. European Economics, particularly EU enlargement and its impact on Eastern Europe. SEE DETAILS BELOW Yours sincerely Pete Duncan Senior Lecturer in Russian Politics and Society, SSEES, UCL, London, UK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON School of Slavonic and East European Studies DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES TWO LECTURER POSTS SSEES wishes to appoint two lecturers who are committed to excellence in research and teaching and will be able to start on or shortly after May 2002. We are seeking lecturers with specialisms in: IInternational Relations: to join the politics cluster and contribute to the expansion of research and teaching in International Relations, with special reference to Euro-Atlantic Institutions and their enlargement. European Economics: to join the economics cluster and contribute to the expansion of research and teaching in European monetary and financial integration, with particular reference to the implications of EU enlargement and monetary union on the economies of central and eastern Europe. The salary will be in the range =A322,401-=A326,327 (including London Allowance) on the Lecturer A scale. Further particulars are available from http://www.ssees.ac.uk. Applicants should send two copies of their CV (including the names and addresses of three referees) together with relevant research papers to Maria Widdowson, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU. Closing date for applications: 18 January 2002. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Call for papers on Orthodoxy at Baylor University From: "Fr. Irinej Dobrijevic" Reply-To: "Fr. Irinej Dobrijevic" To: "Office of External Affairs" Preface: Orthodoxy has a rich tradition of dealing with social and economic questions, both from its patristic scholarship, but also from the practical experiences of many immigrants, particularly Greeks and Arabs, who opened small businesses all across the United States. It would be encouraging to have a strong Orthodox response to this conference by having theologians, economists, and business people take part in this conference alongside participants representing Catholic, mainstream Protestant, and Evangelical traditions. Nikolas K. Gvozdev, Associate Director J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies Baylor University CALL FOR PAPERS THE LILLY FELLOWS PROGRAM SECOND NATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND BAYLOR UNIVERSITY'S 2002 PRUIT MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM "Christianity and Economics: Integrating Faith and Learning in Economic Scholarship" THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2002 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, WACO, TEXAS Keynote Speaker George Marsden (University of Notre Dame) Plenary Speakers Rebecca Blank (University of Michigan) Judith Dean (U.S. International Trade Commission) David Gushee (Union University) Glenn Loury (Boston University) Robert H. Nelson (University of Maryland) Michael Novak (American Enterprise Institute) This announcement invites contributed papers for concurrent sessions. In addition to individual papers, session proposals on particular topics (3-4 papers) are encouraged. Scholarship from economics, history, philosophy, sociology, and theology is welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to, Christian perspectives on: Stewardship of the Environment . Income Distribution and the Welfare State . Catholic Social Teaching .Economics of Compassion . Economics of Religion . Theology and Economics . Taxation Gambling . Third-World Debt . Immigration . Denominational Perspectives on Economics . Economic Thought of John Paul II, Abraham Kuyper, Wilhelm Roepke, etc .The Evangelical Debate over Capitalism . Relationship of Christianity to Neoclassical, Austrian, and Marxist Economics . Christianity and Instruction in Economics Courses The Lilly Fellows Program has offered funding to support involvement by faculty and students from Lilly Network institutions. Non-network participation is also welcomed and strongly encouraged. Abstracts of contributed papers should be submitted by April 1, 2002. Abstracts should be 300-700 words, and should include title, author(s), mailing address, e-mail address, text of abstract, and position. Decisions on abstracts will be sent by April 30, 2002. Send abstracts to john_pisciotta@baylor.edu or by mail to: Christianity and Economics Conference Department of Economics Baylor University P.O. Box 98003 Waco, TX 76798-8003 Additional information is available at www.baylor.edu/IFL/events.htm. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Kompanija "Cisko" iz San Hozea poklonila ETF-u vrhunsku opremu BEOGRAD - Zahvaljujući bivšim studentima Elektrotehničkog fakulteta, koji su iskoristili svoj uticaj u najpoznatijoj firmi na svetu za proizvodnju telekomunikacione opreme, ETF je dobio donaciju vrednu 110 hiljada dolara. Troje diplomaca, "naše gore list", htelo je posle oktobarskih promena da pomogne svom negdašnjem fakultetu i tako su došli na ideju da se direktno obrate gospodinu Džonu T.Chambersu, predsedniku i šefu logističke službe u Kompaniji "Cisko" iz San Hozea u Kaliforniji. Objasnili su mu da je beogradski ETF ugledni fakultet i da studenti sa tom diplomom uspešno rade na "sve cetiri strane sveta"- ali da se nalazi u finansijskom škripcu koji nagriza kvalitet nastave. Tako su Darja Padila, Dragan Milojković i Miroslav Pajović izdejstvovali pomoc u opremi koja spada u sam vrh visoke tehnologije, a ETF je dobio akses server, ruter i svic o kojima je mogao samo da sanja, jer je za domace prilike bio u pitanju veliki novac. Naravno, taj dar nije isporučcn preko noci i samo na "lepe oci" mladih ljudi, ma koliko da su njihove namere bile iskrene. Pet tona knjiga Zahvaljujući bivšim studentima, Elektrotehnički fakultet je napunio i svoju biblioteku, u koju faktički od 1991. nije ušla nijedna knjiga ni časopis. Grupa eteefovaca iz Holandije uspela je da pošalje pet tona stručne literature. Pomoć je od prošle godine počela da stiže i iz Amerike, ali i Jugoslavije, takođe od akademaca koji su nekada "drljali" skamije ETF-a. _______________________________________________________________________________________ |
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