CAS XV, Sexuality in Austria

Scholars have increasingly been investigating human sexuality as an important field of social history in particular national cultures. This volume examines both continuities and changing patterns of sexual behavior in Austria.

Guenter Bischof delivers a lunch talk on "Prisoners of War in World War II" at the "National World War II Museum" on Jan. 3, 2007.

Preliminary list of scheduled events.

The exhibition „Before the Storm“ features photographs by Michael P. Smith that date from the time before Hurricane Katrina and the catastrophic destruction of the city and its culture. 

Contemporary Austrian Studies Celebrates 15 published volumes at the Austrian Embassy in Washington D.C.

Charles Ingrao
Purdue University

Fixing the Balkans: The Use & Abuse of History

When: Thursday, March 15, 12:30
Where: ED 103 (Dr. Bischof’s Cold War Class)

“European Spatial Development Perspective: Transnational Cooperation and Cohesion”

Dr. Martin Heintel

When: Tuesday, March 20th, 2007, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Education Building, Room 205

Visible to everybody interested in the arts, Katrina had an impact on the thinking and creating of New Orleans artists. Fleur de lis in every kind of variation pop up everywhere and galleries feature exhibitions that deal with the catastrophe itself and the aftermath.

The incredible success of the New Orleans Saints football team brought hope, pride, joy and fun to New Orleans and the entire gulf coast region. Black and Gold fever also can be felt in a country that is traditionally more interested in soccer and skiing than American football: Austria.

Signs of Spring in the city of Innsbruck, Austria, during mid-March, 2007.

International Night at UNO: Austrian students showcase their country and culture. Center Austria would like to thank Red Bull for their generous sponsorship and contribution to the Center Austria exhibitor’s table.

Seit August 2006 ist der Geograph Martin Heintel an der University of New Orleans. Im Interview berichtet er von seinem Arbeitsalltag, erläutert die Unterschiede zwischen europäischer und amerikanischer Wissenschaftstradition und schildert das Leben in einer Stadt, die nach wie vor mit den Folgen des Hurrikans Katrina zu kämpfen hat.

OTMAR LAHODYNSKY
European Editor, Profil (Vienna Weekly)
2007 Visiting Fulbright-Scholar, 
University of Texas at Austin

The Life of a Foreign Correspondent: 
From Warsaw in the Cold War to European Union-Brussels

When: April 30, 12:30 pm
Where: Center Austria Seminar Room, Metro College, ED 128, 

Günter Bischof, University of New Orleans

Paper for presentation at the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo, on May 15, 2007

“Occupation is not a science but a deep art that can only be learned through
experience.”

Twenty students from the University of Innsbruck studied at UNO for the fall and/or spring semester 2007. They were the first group of students to come to UNO post-Katrina and faced some unique challenges.

Three engineering students from South Tyrol finished their Master's degree in engineering. 

Ms. Petra Rabitsch, an international relations officer from the University of Graz, visited Center Austria. The University of Graz has been exceptionally generous in their support of UNO students post-Katrina and we would like to extend our warmest Danke.

UNO student and New Orleans native, Ryan Jones, throws a Louisiana crawfish boil for Austrian students. Congratulations to Ryan for being awarded a Joint Study Stipend from the University of Innsbruck for his Academic Year Abroad in Innsbruck!

Center Austria had the pleasure of welcoming two visitors to the city of New Orleans: Mr. Martin Kraemer, Consul-General at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Franz Roessler, Austrian Trade Representative in Chicago, Il.

The 1960s and the Crisis Year 1968: Transnational Perspectives

This course will look at the turmoil of the 1960s as a crisis decade culminating in the “year of shocks” 1968 from a comparative international perspective.