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FOS Board Members Participate in NCSML Anniversary Celebrations in Cedar Rapids
A delegation of Friends of Slovakia Board Members led by chairman Scott N. Thayer traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to participate in events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the building dedication of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library (NCSML).
11
Oct
2021
By Thomas W. Skladony
networking
Celebrating Two Decades of Friends of Slovakia (2001 – 2021)
As we look back on our journey, we want to celebrate FOS’s achievements over the past 20 years. Let us seize new opportunities while fostering lasting memories and renewed enthusiasm to champion the partnership between the United States and Slovakia for decades to come. Related post & events:
10
Feb
2021
By Thomas W. Skladony
Anniversary
Golden Medal of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic awarded to Amb. Theodore Russell and Joseph Senko
Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák has selected Friends of Slovakia (FOS) Founding Chairman, Amb. Theodore Russell, and Board Chairman, Joseph Senko to receive the prestigious Golden Medal of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic. The medals were presented to the two recipients on February 15, 2019 by Slovak Ambassador Ivan […]
02
Mar
2019
By Friends of Slovakia
Announcement
FOS Salutes Ambassador Kmec
On May 19, Slovak Ambassador to Washington Peter Kmec was honored at a farewell reception hosted by FOS Treasurer Dr. Eva Jenkins and her husband Robert. The event was held at their home in Great Falls with 40 guests attending, including members of FOS and the Slovak American Society of Washington. The guests enjoyed American […]
22
May
2018
By Friends of Slovakia
Announcement
A Warm Sendoff to 2017 FOS Scholars
During a splendid reception Saturday for the 2017 FOS Slovak Scholars, hosted by FOS Board member Dr. Eva Jenkins and her husband Robert, FOS stalwart & enthusiastic pilot Richard Marko informed the Scholars he would offer them all a flight over the NYC skyline before they depart.Bravo to Eva and Robert for that warm sendoff to our […]
28
Jul
2017
By Friends of Slovakia
networking
Slovak Ambassador meets with the 2017 FOS Slovak Scholars
Slovak Ambassador Peter Kmec welcomed the five 2017 Friends of Slovakia Slovak Scholars to the Embassy together with program supporters including FOS Chairman Joe Senko and President of The Fund for American Studies Roger Ream. TFAS runs this intensive two-month summer program at George Mason University. The FOS Scholars also have internships with local organizations […]
22
Jul
2017
By Friends of Slovakia
networking
FOS Cheers On Team Slovakia At The 2017 First Global Robotics Competition
FOS made an appearance to cheer on our young Team Slovakia at the 2017 international robotics competition hosted by First Global and held at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. The annual competition aims to boost passion and engagement for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in youth around the world.
18
Jul
2017
By Friends of Slovakia
Conference
2017 Slovak Summer Scholars Arrive to Washington
Friends of Slovakia is pleased to announce that we currently have five Slovak scholars studying and interning in Washington, DC this summer through the Fund for American Studies (TFAS). This marks the 14th consecutive year of our scholarship program, which has continued thanks to generous support from a variety of donors. The Slovak America Foundation […]
14
Jun
2017
By Friends of Slovakia
networking
FOS Co-sponsors Talk on Slovak Political Prisoners
Friends of Slovakia in cooperation with the Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW) co-sponsored a talk by Prof. Jana Kopelentová-Řehák of the University of Maryland on Slovak political prisoners during the communist era. The talk was held at the Slovak Embassy in Washington, D.C. Prof. Kopelentova-Rehak’s research largely derives from her dissertation work, which […]
20
Dec
2015
By Friends of Slovakia
presentation
FOS Slovak Scholars Successfully Complete 2015 TFAS Summer Institute
On July 22, the Slovak Embassy held a reception to honor the 2015 FOS Slovak Scholars. The event was co-hosted by Ambassador Peter Kmec and FOS Board Chairman Joseph Senko, who gave speeches thanking the students and scholarship donors. U.S. Ambassador Theodore ‘Tod’ Sedgwick, TFAS President Roger Ream, FOS Founding Chairman Ambassador Ted Russell, and […]
14
Aug
2015
By Friends of Slovakia
networking