Upcoming Events
Kokkalis Program Open House
Friday, September 12
4:00 p.m.
Kokkalis Program Offices
124 Mt. Auburn St., Suite 160
Cambridge, MA
Join Kokkalis Program staff for an open house, and learn more about the Kokkalis Program’s upcoming activities. This informal reception will be an opportunity to meet an extended community of students and scholars engaged with Southeast Europe. Guests are welcomed to invite friends and colleagues. Light refreshments will be provided.
Keynote lecture by Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev: Bulgaria as a Stabilizing Factor in South-East Europe and the Black Sea Region
Monday, September 29
4:30 p.m.
Taubman Building
John F. Kennedy School of Government
79 John F. Kennedy St.
Cambridge, MA
Co-sponsored with the Center for European Studies
European Leadership on Global Environmental Challenges
Tuesday, October 7
4:30 p.m.
Mr. Stavros Dimas, Commissioner of the European Union: Environment
Weiner Auditorium, Taubman Building
John F. Kennedy School of Government
79 John F. Kennedy St.
Cambridge, MA
Co-sponsored with the European and American Perspectives Series, Center for European Studies
Challenges Surrounding Public Health
Thursday, November 6
2:15 p.m.
Mrs. Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner of the European Union: Health
Lower Level Conference Room
Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies
27 Kirkland Street at Cabot Way
Cambridge, MA
Co-sponsored with the European and American Perspectives Series, Center for European Studies
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Bulgarian Prime Minister Stanishev to deliver Keynote lecture: Bulgaria as a Stabilizing Factor in South-East Europe and the Black Sea Region
H.E. Sergei Stanishev is the current prime minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. He holds a PhD in history from Moscow State University, and went on to specialize in international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Stanishev was first elected to the Bulgarian National Assembly in 2001; while serving as chairman of the Coalition for Bulgaria Parliamentary Group, he was elected Prime Minister by the Bulgarian Parliament in 2005. In his presentation, the Prime Minister will focus on Bulgaria's role as a stabilizing factor in the new regional challenges facing South-East Europe and the Black Sea Region.
The Kokkalis Program will host the lecture on Monday, September 29th at 4:30pm at the Taubman Building.
To more about the prime minister, visit his official biography >
2009 Graduate Student Workshop Call for Papers
The Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe, John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Southeastern Europe Study Group, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University, will hold the 11th Kokkalis Graduate Student Workshop on February 12 and 13, 2009.
Doctoral students are invited to submit proposals for papers to be delivered at the workshop. Proposals should be a maximum of 500 words and should fall into one of three specified thematic units.
The Kokkalis Program is currently accepting applications. Click here to learn more about the workshop and to apply online >
Kokkalis Program Announces New Fellowship Awardees for 2008-09 Academic Year
    
The Kokkalis Program is privileged to welcome five new Kokkalis Fellows. Click here to view their full bios and learn more.
Yll Bajraktari
Born in Prishtina, Bajraktari is currently a student in the Master in Public Policy program, from which he will graduate in June 2009.
Kosmas Kaprinis
A native of Thessaloniki, Kaprinis will enroll in the Master in Public Policy program in September 2008.
George Saravelos
Born in Thessaloniki, Saravelos will enroll in the Master in Public Administration in International Development program in September 2008.
Ussal Sahbaz
A native of Ankara, Sahbaz will enroll in the Master in Public Administration in International Development program in September 2008.
Jelena Sesar
Sesar, a native of Sarajevo, will enroll in the Mason Fellows/Mid-career Masters in Public Administration program in July 2008.
Turkey's Economy: Key Achievements, Challenges, & Medium Term Outlook
Delivering a message of prosperity and openness, Turkish Minister of State Mehmet Şimşek gave a major public address at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government on March 19. His visit and lecture, “Turkey’s Economy: Key Achievements, Challenges, & Medium Term Outlook” received an enthusiastic reception by Harvard students, faculty and senior administrators. The event, which was sponsored by Harvard’s Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe, highlighted Turkey’s recent economic achievements, priorities for reform, and the outlook for the economy.
Minister Şimşek has served as state minister in charge of the economy since August 29, 2007. Prior to his election, he was the chief economist and strategist for emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Merrill Lynch in London.
To view the full press release, follow this link >
Tenth Annual Graduate Student Workshop:
Submissions available
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This year's Graduate Student Workshop, held in early February, was a tremendous success and featured the work of 13 exceedingly talented students whose work focuses on the Balkans. Visit the GSW2008 page to read submissions and see more images from the conference. Many thanks and congratulations to all who participated. More information
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