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Which famous East European dog best describes your summer so far? Descriptions in the comments.

A great article by NATO ACT featuring the recent student simulation we had here at KU

Interoperability Starts with People: NATO Model Events and the Human Foundations of Alliance Interoperability - NATO's ACT Interoperability includes shared understanding, clear communication, trust, and the ability to reach consensus among nations with different perspectives and constraints.

An interesting event in Kansas City next week!

WORKSHOP • JUNE 11 • 7:00–9:00 PM

📍 YesWay Live
1519 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO

Join vocalist and visual artist Ana Everling for a fascinating workshop exploring the hidden history of Moldovan folk music.

Drawing from authentic field recordings collected in rural Moldovan villages, Ana traces the forensic evolution of a musical tradition that refused to be erased. Through sound, storytelling, and cultural investigation, participants will discover how music can preserve memory, identity, and resilience across generations.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to engage with an artist whose work bridges ethnography, performance, and cultural preservation.

$15

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Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Johnston (CREES Cyber Social Postdoc) on the publication of her article "Growing Better: Culture and Agriculture in the Post-Stalin Era" in Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/990486

Congratulations to Naomi Galindo and Dagan Fultz for winning the 2026 Laird Essay Contest!

CREES announces 2026 Laird Essay Contest winners University of Kansas students Naomi Galindo and Dagan Fultz have won the graduate and undergraduate divisions of the contest for their entries in the annual Laird Essay Contest, sponsored by the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.

Read about the May 6 NATO Simulation in KU Today!

Students in new KU course participate in NATO simulation University of Kansas students recently had the opportunity to participate in a NATO simulation exercise, presented in cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied Command Transformation. The experience was part of a Model NATO class offered through the College of Liberal Art...

Now that the semester is over, we were worried you were bored and going through CREES withdrawals! Don't worry! We are delighted to present the CREES Scavenger hunt! Find items related to the CREES region, snap a photo, tag us, and win prizes!

Happy national vyshyvanka day! Vyshyvanka is a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt. Learn more about vyshyvanka and Ukrainian embroidery with our Digital Culture Tour https://crees.ku.edu/ukrainian-embroidery

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Throwback Thursday! CREES graduation celebrations from 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2015! 🎓