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Pre-Opening of Academic Year at European Humanities University with U.S. Embassy

The European Humanities University (EHU) marked the pre-opening of 2024-2025 academic year with a special event that brought together university faculty and staff and representatives from the U.S. Embassy’s Belarus Affairs Unit. The occasion aimed to set a positive tone for the upcoming academic year, fostering collaboration and dialogue between the faculty and the U.S. diplomatic community.

During the reception, European Humanities University Acting Rector Dr. Vilius Šadauskas, Public Affairs Officer of the Belarus Affairs Unit (Vilnius, Lithuania) at the U.S. Department of State Ms. Colleen Smith, and Program Management Specialist at USAID/Belarus Ms. Liudmyla Oleksiiuk addressed the audience.

The U.S. Embassy’s involvement highlights the ongoing partnership and support for educational initiatives that promote academic freedom, critical thinking, and international cooperation. EHU faculty, staff and Embassy representatives discussed plans and goals for the academic year, focusing on enhancing educational experiences and broadening cultural and academic exchanges.

This pre-opening event underscores EHU’s commitment to providing a dynamic and open educational environment, preparing students to engage with global challenges and opportunities.
EHU appreciates the U.S. Embassy for organizing the event and for all the support that the U.S. and the Embassy have provided to the University and Belarusian community.

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