Nebraska SVU Conference

From: Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, Lincoln Nebraska
Contact: Cathy Oslzly 472-3121 for more information

Governor Signs Czechoslovak Proclamation

Governor Mike Johanns signed a proclamation declaring August 1-3, 2001, Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) Days in the State of Nebraska.  The proclamation aligns with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences conference to be held in Lincoln August 1-3, 2001, sponsored by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Pictured bellow is Governor Johanns signing the proclamation with Dr. Mila Saskova-Pierce, Professor of Modern Languages and Literature at UNL and SVU program coordinators Cathy Oslzly and Tom Zumpfe.  A group of Czech and Slovak supporters stands behind the governor.

Zumpfe said "On behalf of Czechs and Slovaks in Nebraska, the United States and around the World, we thank you for helping to promote awareness of our heritage and our efforts to preserve it.  SVU was formed in 1958 with the purpose of providing a forum for the free development of Czechoslovak culture in  exile and making the world aware of the Czech and Slovak cultural traditions, which date back more than a millennium.  This purpose continues today with over 100 presenters in more than 20 panels at the conference to be held at UNL August 1-3, 2001."

The public is invited to attend the conference which will include a variety of programs and panels, a free polka dance, authentic Czech food banquet, and Czech dignitaries.  For more information and reservations call 472-3121 or e-mail: coslzly1@unl.edu.