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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 20, 2005 -  Contact: Sandra Faux or Joseph Giomboni King’s College Public Relations Office, (570) 208-5958.

KING'S COLLEGE TO OFFER

ETHNIC HISTORY AND CULTURE COURSES

April 20, 2005–As part of its Ethnic Communities and Associations Outreach program, King’s College will present non-credit evening and weekend courses about the ethnic history and cultural heritage of four ethnic groups and one religious group with a presence in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Frank Luther and Jean Olexy will conduct a series of lectures on Slovak heritage entitled “Preserving and Sharing Our Slovak Heritage”. The topics include: “The Slovak Millennium” on May 4; the screening of film Sokoliar Thomas-Thomas the Falconer, in Slovak with English subtitles, on May 11; and “Preserving and Sharing Our Slovak Heritage” on May 25. The lecture series will be held in Room 207, the William G. McGowan School of Business (Jackson St. between N. River and N. Franklin streets).

Experts will discuss Polish-American history, literature, people, and culture: Renata Evan’s on “Polish Art, Architecture and Music,” May 10; “Polish Literature, Theatre and Cinema” by Hanna Witczak, May 17; and “Famous Men and Women in Polish Culture” by Jwona Kocon on May 24. All lectures are in Room 106 of the William G. McGowan School of Business.

Rev. James G. Hader presents “The History and Mystery of the Byzantine Catholic Church in America” in Room 106 of the William G. McGowan School of Business.

Professor Erhard Koller covers German history to present, with emphasis on the Franco-Prussian War of 1871. “German: A Cultural and Historical Development,” in the Burke Auditorium of the William G. McGowan School of Business.

George Michael of the Knights of Lebanon presents “The Life of Lebanese in Lebanon and America,” focusing on Lebanese orgins, cuisine, and religious practices in Room 106 of the William G. McGowan School of Business.

All courses are free and open to the public. Ethnic culture and history courses are made possible through the sponsorship of the Ethnic Communities and Associations Outreach program at King’s College. The program explores, recognizes and celebrates the role of ethnic communities and their voluntary organizations in northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information on ethnic history and culture courses or King’s Ethnic Communities and Associations Outreach program, please contact Father Sullivan at 208-5816.