Taras Shevchenko – Self Portrait (1840)

March 9th marks the birthday of Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet, artist and literary father. Shevchenko is widely regarded as the most important contributor to the development of the Ukrainian language. He is also renowned for his impact on Ukrainian culture and the strengthening of the Ukrainian identity. With these contributions as inspiration, SUSK is pleased to announce it will be holding a Ukrainian Literature Day on Saturday, March 9th 2013.

On Ukrainian Literature Day, SUSK encourages all members of Ukrainian Students’ Organizations at post-secondary institutions across Canada, as well as Ukrainian Canadians in the community to visit their local or post-secondary libraries and engage with literature pertaining to Ukrainian culture, literature, history and other topics pertaining to their Ukrainian background. Many Canadian libraries offer a variety of books relating to Ukraine and Ukrainian subject matter, both in English and in Ukrainian. Many students are unaware of the wealth of information that is available to them. By participating in this initiative, SUSK hopes to encourage Ukrainian-Canadian students to become more active in exploring, learning and sharing their newfound knowledge.

The goals of Ukrainian Literature Day are twofold. Primarily, SUSK would like to encourage students to make use of the thousands of resources available to them. We are very fortunate to have such fine collections at our fingertips. There is a wealth of information to be discovered, and SUSK encourages all Ukrainian-Canadians to become familiar with and take advantage of these resources.

Furthermore, many libraries have policies regarding infrequently used books. In some cases, books that are not regularly checked out are either moved to remote areas, including basements or are permanently removed from library circulation. Many books with Ukrainian subject matter are in danger of falling into this category. Without knowledge of their existence, many library users overlook these valuable pieces of literature. SUSK hopes that through Ukrainian Literature Day we can encourage students across the country to check out a large number of these books to help prevent them from being moved or discarded. This will allow these resources to remain available for generations to come. When you do go to your local or post-secondary library to take a look at these books, please be sure to check them out.

SUSK strongly encourages everyone to visit their local or post-secondary libraries on March 9th and explore the books relating to Ukrainian subject matter. Enhance your knowledge and help preserve these wonderful resources for the future!

“Учітесь, читайте, чужого навчайтесь і свого не цурайтесь”
- Тарас Шевченко, 1845

“Teach, read, and learn from others, but do not forget what is your own”
- Taras Shevchenko, 1845

The McGill Ukrainian Students’ Association (MUSA) will be hosting a Zabava on March 2, 2013! PYX, a six-person tsunami of polka, waltz and Ukrainian thrash will be joining us from Toronto to play the night. All proceeds go to Help Us Help the Children, a project of the Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fun.
If you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss this party! Pobachemosya na zabavi!

Stay tuned to the facebook event for updates and more information! http://www.facebook.com/events/541764415853944/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

Press Release

Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013

Shevchenko Foundation is pleased to announce the following Scholarships & Bursaries for the 2013-2014 available to Canadian students of Ukrainian descent.The deadline for scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year is May 15, 2013. Students are asked to go to our website www.shevchenkofoundation.com to access the application form.

MYKOLA & IVANNA SUPRUN FUND

This scholarship is for a Ukrainian-Canadian post-secondary student pursuing research on Ukraine and Ukrainian Canadian themes:  specifically the Holodomor and themes related to Ukrainian Sobornist and the 20^th century liberation movement. Funding may include travel to Ukraine.

WASYL, TELA, DARKA & LYDIA KARABIN FAMILY FUND

This scholarship is awarded to a Ukrainian-Canadian student who achieves academic excellence and is pursuing postsecondary studies leading to a Bachelor degree.  Applicant must be a full time student attending an accredited Canadian University or college in Canada and has completed at least one year of full-time academic studies in one of the following: Music, Ukrainian Language/Literature; Ukrainian History or Ukrainian Art. Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

DR. YAREMA GREGORY KELEBAY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This scholarship is awarded to a full time undergraduate student enrolled in Ukrainian Studies in an accredited Canadian university or college.

STEPHEN & OLGA KUZYK EDUCATION BURSARY

This bursary is for a Canadian citizen of Ukrainian heritage enrolled in a Canadian University as a Doctoral candidate in the field of Education.

Shevchenko Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Application Form

WHO:  McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Association

WHEN:  Saturday, February 2, 2013

WHERE:  Hamilton, Ontario

McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Association (MUSA) presents:
The 11th Annual Golden Horseshoe Volleyball Tournament!

It’s that time of year again! Time to take out those lucky sneakers and jerseys and compete against your friends and other Ukrainian student clubs at MUSA’s Annual Golden Horseshoe Volleyball Tournament!

“Shto tse volleyball tournament?/ What is this volleyball tournament?”

• Every year MUSA holds a volleyball tournament where Ukrainian student clubs and other organized teams compete against each other for fun, honor and prizes!
• Before we start the volleyball tournament, it’s tradition to kick off this event with a Pre-Tournament Pub Night where you can meet your competitors as well as reunite with your friends from other schools
• After the tournament, MUSA holds a Dinner and Zabava! The tournament is celebrated with an awards ceremony, delicious food and with a Zabava!!!

*** Friday, February 1st, 2013 ***

Pre-Tournament Pub Night:

Slaintes Irish Pub
33 Bowen Street, Hamilton
19+ event, ID required

*** Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 ***

Volleyball Tournament:

Cathedral High School
30 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON , L8L 8H5

Team Registration: 8:45 am
Tournament: 9:30 am – 4:00pm

Payment Options:

Early Bird Registration: $375/team
Regular Registration:    $400/team (online deposit by Jan. 25, 2013)

• Registration fee includes lunch & zabava ticket
• Online deposit is $300. The remaining balance must be paid on the day of the tournament during team registration (8:45 am). The difference must be paid in order to play. The online deposit is nonrefundable.

Teams:

• Minimum 6 players/team (max. 10)

• At least 2 players of each gender/team (at least 2 players of each gender must play at all times)

• Awards include 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place and MVP (male & female) for both competitive and recreational leagues as well as a BEST DRESSED TEAM award.

 
Registration is now closed.

MUSA’s Annual Awards and Zabava:

St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church
855 Barton St. East, Hamilton

Cocktails: 7:30 pm
Awards Presentation: 8:30 pm
Zabava: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am

Zabava: $20
Dress code: Semi-Formal
ID required for 19+

Appetizers and food platters will be provided throughout the night!!

Featuring Bands:

Zabava ticket sales are now closed. We will be selling tickets at the door!

Hotels!

Those of you who plan to stay in Hamilton for the night, after MUSA’s awesome Zabava, we have some suggested hotels for people to stay at. Hotels that MUSA recommends:

Holiday Inn Express
Hamilton / Stoney Creek
51 Keefer Court QEW & Centennial Pkwy
Hamilton, Ontario L8E 4V4
P: 905‐578‐1212

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
116 King St West
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4V3
P: 905‐529‐5515

If you have any further questions or would like more information please contact MUSA:

macmusa1280@gmail.com

Teams will consist of a minimum of 6 people to a maximum of 10.

More details can be found by visiting the SUSK’s Press Releases >> SUSK Media Package 2012

Over thirty representatives from twelve Canadian post-secondary institutions attended the National Congress, along with community observers. The professional seminars featured: Orysia Sushko who addressed the reality of human trafficking; Taras Zalusky who expressed the role of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and its relationship with SUSK; Zenon Potichny, Alex Ochrym, Markian Silecky, Michael Zienchuck and Dr. George Foty who proposed a Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC) Youth Initiative; Dr. Walter Zaryckyj who described the Ukrainian Diaspora as a force multiplier in Ukraine’s quest for mature national statehood; and Paul Grod, Eugene Roman, and Renata Roman who revealed linked business success with community involvement in the hromada as concepts reliant on each other.
The Annual SUSK Banquet and Zabava was held at the historic Liuna Station where guests enjoyed a gourmet meal, a performance by Kalyna Dance Ensemble, a Keynote Address from the Honourable William J. Festeryga Q.C., and entertainment of lively polka tunes by Zirka! SUSK extends the warmest appreciation to the local Ukrainian community for their tremendous support.

This year’s Congress also featured a “Meet & Greet” Networking Night, a blue and yellow themed pub-crawl, a private tour of Rosewood Winery Estates in Beamsville, Ontario that included a tasting, and sessions on personal finance.

Marta Cybulsky, a McGill University student was delighted with her experience:
“Returning to my fifth SUSK Congress, it was a pleasure to see so many new faces. SUSK has definitely been doing a great job at mobilizing and connecting Ukrainian youth across Canada. This year’s congress stood out in particular, as the speakers were extremely enthusiastic and stimulated many discussions amongst the delegates.”
The 54th National SUSK Congress culminated with a strategic planning seminar facilitated by Yvan Baker, who asked delegates to: determine the issues SUSK’s faces; prioritize them; solve one of these issues in groups; and identify the most realistic solutions. “This exercise served to be invaluable. I found the experience rewarding as the process could be applied to any organization,” said Pavel Waszczur a delegate from McMaster University.

Incoming President Danylo Korbabicz from the University of Ottawa, who had previously served in this capacity for the 2010-2011 term, looks forward to the continued growth of SUSK and helping shape the future direction of the large and important Ukrainian Community in Canada:
“I am humbled to lead SUSK once again in this crucial time of its renaissance. Our community faces immediate challenges in Canada but is also concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine. It is important that more of our youth take an active leadership role in both arenas as conventional resolutions to various challenges are becoming less and less effective,” said Korbabicz. “That being said, I would like to commend those who have committed themselves to SUSK this past executive term as well as those incoming members. Without them, SUSK would languish and an important community voice would not be heard. I would especially like to thank outgoing President Olena Kit for her personal sacrifice, commitment, and many years of service to SUSK. I know her contribution is highly valued by the community at large,” concluded Korbabicz.

Designed by: Bohdan Anderson

March 9th marks the birthday of Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet, artist and literary father. Shevchenko is widely regarded as the most important contributor to the development of the Ukrainian language. He is also renowned for his impact on Ukrainian culture and the strengthening of the Ukrainian identity. With these contributions as inspiration, SUSK is pleased to announce it will be holding a Ukrainian Literature Day on Friday, March 9th 2012.

On Ukrainian Literature Day, SUSK encourages all members of Ukrainian Students’ Organizations at post-secondary institutions across Canada, as well as Ukrainian Canadians in the community to visit their local or post-secondary libraries and engage with literature pertaining to Ukrainian culture, literature, history and other topics pertaining to their Ukrainian background. Many Canadian libraries offer a variety of books relating to Ukraine and Ukrainian subject matter, both in English and in Ukrainian. Many students are unaware of the wealth of information that is available to them. By participating in this initiative, SUSK hopes to encourage Ukrainian-Canadian students to become more active in exploring, learning and sharing their newfound knowledge.

The goals of Ukrainian Literature Day are twofold. Primarily, SUSK would like to encourage students to make use of the thousands of resources available to them. We are very fortunate to have such fine collections at our fingertips. There is a wealth of information to be discovered, and SUSK encourages all Ukrainian-Canadians to become familiar with and take advantage of these resources.

Furthermore, many libraries have policies regarding infrequently used books. In some cases, books that are not regularly checked out are either moved to remote areas, including basements or are permanently removed from library circulation. Many books with Ukrainian subject matter are in danger of falling into this category. Without knowledge of their existence, many library users overlook these valuable pieces of literature. SUSK hopes that through Ukrainian Literature Day we can encourage students across the country to check out a large number of these books to help prevent them from being moved or discarded. This will allow these resources to remain available for generations to come. When you do go to your local or post-secondary library to take a look at these books, please be sure to check them out.

SUSK strongly encourages everyone to visit their local or post-secondary libraries on March 9th and explore the books relating to Ukrainian subject matter. Enhance your knowledge and help preserve these wonderful resources for the future!

“Учітесь, читайте, чужого навчайтесь і свого не цурайтесь”
- Тарас Шевченко, 1845

“Teach, read, and learn from others, but do not forget what is your own”
- Taras Shevchenko, 1845

The Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union (SUSK) opposes acts of discrimination, exclusion, oppression, and violence and honours all human right defenders who work towards freedom, justice, and peace.

SUSK strongly disagrees with the current Ukrainian Government’s actions of harassing and intimidating the Ukrainian academic community and infringing on the autonomy of academic institutions. Primarily, these actions have been focused on historians who draw attention to Ukrainian national sentiment relative to Soviet oppression.

In light of  recent events in Ukraine, including the apparent politically motivated arrest of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and concerns of lack of transparency in her hearings and trials which do not comply with the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, as well as the recent Holodomor Awareness Day and the opening of an exhibit as part of recognition of Canada’s First National Internment Operation, SUSK recognizes them because of their distinct contribution and value to human rights education.

November 18^th, 2011: Seventy-nine years later, the Ukrainian Students’ Club at the University of Western Ontario held its third annual Holodomor Awareness day in the University Community Centre (UCC).  The project was part of an initiative by the 2009 club executive, under the presidency of Illina Frankiv, to educate the UWO student body about the Holodomor.  The commemorative exhibit Holodomor: Famine by Genocide from the League of Ukrainian Canadians (LUC) was displayed in the main forum of the UCC and drew the attention of many students, professors and tour groups.   The executive and club members were able to answer questions such as: “Why have I not heard about this?”, “Who orchestrated such an event?” and “Where can I get more information?”.  Those who showed more interest were directed to websites and organizations involved with raising awareness about the Genocide.

After informing students on the horrors of the Holodomor, Ana Ostapchuk, Danylo Kostruba, Diana Stepczuk, Bohdan Zariczniak and Alaxandra Lazar had the opportunity to attend Fr. Edward Danylo Evanko’s Holodomor: Murder By Starvation later that night at the Grand Theatre in London.

Another ongoing project is an annual, two-week display of selected posters from LUC’s publication in the D.B. Weldon Library.  With the help of Elizabeth Mantz, the posters were on display from November 15-30^th.  Interested students were granted access to the library’s extensive selection on Soviet history as well as other publications on the Holodomor.

The club executive would like to thank all those who helped make the Holodomor Awareness events successful this year.  In particular we thank Elizabeth Mantz for her continued support at the Weldon Library, Lindsay Harris for her guidance as Student Organizations Events Services Officer and Emily Vereshchak for helping set up the exhibit in the UCC.  The executive would also like to thank Buduchnist Credit Union, Peter Kryworuk, Mykola Wasylko, Jim Kozak and Lew Figol, as without their help, these events would not be possible.

If you would like to learn more about the UWO Ukrainian Students’ Club and its projects or events, email the executive at ukienews@gmail.com.

Like the new SUSK : Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union Facebook Page for a chance to win a Shevchenko t-shirt and SUSK sunglasses!
http://www.facebook.com/SUSKNational?sk=app_174489652597378