HISTORY

Dedicated to Volodymyr Yanev

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On the 100th anniversary of the Ukrainian Free University and the 30th anniversary of the passing away of its long-time rector Volodymyr Yaniv - plastun, student activist, revolutionary, nationalist, political prisoner, writer, public and religious figure, scientist, editor, educator, pedagogue Volodymyr Yaniv was Rector of the Ukrainian Free University in Munich from 1968 to 1986, longer than any of those who were rectors before and after him. Last year, i.e. 2021, marked the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Vienna in Vienna, as well as the 30th anniversary of the death of this tireless Ukrainian. His services to the people and Ukraine, in addition to his work at UVU, include very well-known literary (poetry), social, ... Read more

Sl. memorial Ivan Burtyk

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It is with deep sadness that we announce that on Sunday, October 31, 2021, in the 97th year of a sacrificial life, one of the founders of the Ukrainian Free University Foundation, its first chairman, an honorary doctor of the Ukrainian Free University and a long-time worker in the public field, ended his earthly journey. Ukraine and in the diaspora memorial Ivan BURTYK was born on December 13, 1924 in the village of Liatsk-Shliahotsk in the Carpathian region. Buried at the cemetery of St. Andrew in South Bound Brook, NJ. Soldier of the Second Division of the Ukrainian National Army. He participated in the battles at the end of the war, an active public figure, a long-time member of the Organization for the Defense of the Four Freedoms of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America, a member of the OUN (b) from ... Read more

St. p. Yaroslav Oberyshyn

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It is with deep sadness that we announce that on September 20, 2021, at the age of 93, in Columbus, OH, the long-time financier of the Foundation, long-time member of the Foundation Board, long-time trustee of the Foundation, including the term of 2021-2022 St. Mr. Yaroslav OBERISHYN St. Mr. Yaroslav worked for many years at Kreditivka Samopomich New York. He supported many public organizations, in particular the church of St. Yura and Plast. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a kind, calm person, modest and self-sacrificing. Buried St. Mr. Yaroslav Oberyshyn at the cemetery of St. Spirit at Campbell Hall, NY, near wife Gali and family. Eternal memory to Him!

Maria Pryshlyak: The Ukrainian Free University has been operating for 100 years

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MUNICH. - 100 years ago, Mykhailo Hrushevskyi, co-author of the first draft of the charter of the Ukrainian Free University (UUU), wrote that the task of the university was first of all nation-building - in other words, the consolidation of Ukrainian identity and national consciousness, as well as the integration of Ukrainian education, science and culture into the world. During its hundred years of existence, UVU faithfully fulfilled this task. UVU became a pioneer of Ukrainian science. In Prague, in addition to teaching general disciplines - archeology, history, geography, history of Roman literature, Greek mythology, jurisprudence, pedagogy, organic chemistry, political economy, foreign languages, etc., UVU actually developed the first purely Ukrainian educational programs and conducted courses on Ukrainian historiography and source studies, history of Ukrainian art, ... Read more

The Statute of the UVU Foundation has been updated

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STATUTES OF THE UKRAINIAN FREE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. Chapter 1 Name, Territory, Settlement and Character of the Organization Art. 1. The name of the organization is "Foundation of the Ukrainian Free University" (abbreviated - FUU). The official legal name of the Ukrainian Free University Foundation, Inc. FUVU was incorporated on February 28, 1975 in the State of New Jersey, and conducts all of its activities in accordance with all state laws and the FUVU Bylaws. Art. 2. The territory of FUVU activity is the United States of America (USA), and other countries - by decision of the Foundation's board. Art. 3. The seat of the Foundation is the city of New York. If necessary, the General Assembly of the Foundation... Read more

IDEALISM and SACRIFICE are the basis of the activities of the Ukrainian Free University Foundation

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Nataliya OSIPCHUK Every year, since 1999, a solemn event has been held - the presentation of prizes of the Literary and Scientific Competition of the Foundation named after Volyanik-Shwabinskiy at the Foundation of the Ukrainian Free University (FUU). Prizes are awarded for works published in the previous year. As the organizers emphasize, this is done "with the intention of rewarding creativity and encouraging further creative work." It is worth saying what a significant support and encouragement this is for Ukrainian writers. Every year, more and more people are willing to test their strength and offer their work to the jury. So, at the request of the laureates, expressing our gratitude to the patrons - fans of beautiful literature, we suggest a historical excursion to understand the activities of the Ukrainian Free University Foundation. As you know, in the 20s of the past... Read more