უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი

Iliauni celebrates 10-year anniversary on Lisi Lake
2016-07-16 14:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Iliauni celebrates its 10th anniversary. Enjoy our interesting and amazing events together with your friends and family members.
14:00-14:15 Opening ceremony
14:15-18:30 cognitive-entertainment programs
14:15-15:15 performance of Iliauni theatre for children
15:15-18:15 animation program for children
14:15-18:30 entertaining engineering
14:15-18:30 entertaining science
14:15-18:30 FabLab Area
14:15-18:30 GameLab Area
14:15-18:30 Astronomy Area (telescopes, exhibitions)
14:15-18:30 Funny Archeology
14:00-18:00 Unimarket #Mariwillbefine
15:30-16:30 Rezo Kiknadze / Consilium
16:30-17:30 LIGAMUS Area (public lecture)
17:30-18 :30 WINDSHILD
19:00-20:00 Graduation Ceremony
20:00-21:30 The BearFox
21:30-23:00 Green Room
At the event, you will be offered a picnic area, as well as children’s area, where they will partake in different fun activities provided by animators. Iliauni researchers and students will also hold different interesting experiments in funny science area; as for LIGAMUS area, there you will have an opportunity to hear interesting reports, whereas in games area, you will get involved in different competitions. At a birthday party, you will enjoy pleasant music and spend an amazing time.
Time: July 16, 14:00-23:00
Venue: Lisi Lake (opposite the new stadium)

CONFERENCE ON „25 YEARS OF GEORGIA’S INDEPENDENCE: ACHIEVEMENTS AND UNFINISHED PROJECTS“AND PRESENTATION OF COLLECTION OF ARTICLES
2016-07-12 11:00
On July 12, at 11:00, a conference on the topic “25 Years of Georgia’s Independence: Achievements and Unfinished Projects” will be held at G106 room of Ilia State University. Within the framework of the conference, the collection of articles in one book with the same title will be presented. The book published through joint efforts of Ilia State University and Konrad Adenauer Foundation comprises the articles of the professors of Ilia State University, Tbilisi State University, University of Oxford, Free University of Berlin and Uppsala University. The authors will introduce the audience to key discoveries of their works while delivering a speech.
Approximately a quarter-century ago, Georgia announced its independence, and embarked upon the difficult task of building a state. The beginning was unfavorable, however – against the backdrop of civil wars, destruction of political and economic systems, the vast majority of Georgians did not believe Georgia would prove to be a viable country. However, today, after 25 years from gaining its independence, Georgia has still to negotiate numerous challenges. Although fortunately, overall, it can be said that the country’s strenuous efforts have yielded positive consequences, since today Georgia can be defined as a self-made state with well-functioning institutions, active civil society, growing economy and strong ties with different international powerhouses, including the EU and NATO.
The aforementioned edition on 25 Years of Georgia’s Independence refers to those challenges Georgia had to cope with in the very beginning, as well as its path to today’s Georgia.
It is interesting to know how progress was made and what is still left to be done. The authors of 6 chapters of the book will discuss and elaborate on how Georgia succeeded in building a state and democratizing it, as well as developing a civil society, advancing economy, and settling into the new international system.
Despite the book being based on academic research, it is pleasant to read for any interested person.
See the programme of the conference in the file attached below.
Venue: Ilia State University, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave 3/5, E207

AMBASSADOR OF SWITZERLAND TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-06-02 13:00
On June 2, at 13:00, within the European days in Georgia, Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia, Lukas Beglinger will pay a visit to Ilia State University to deliver a public lecture.

Topic: Switzerland’s System of Direct Democracy

Language: English

Date and Time: June 2, 13:00

Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

All welcome to attend the event.

Memory and Identity in Post-Soviet Space: Georgia and the Caucasus in a Broader Eastern European Context
2016-06-01 09:00
The Caucasus can be described as the meeting point, crossroads or borderland of different cultures and civilizations. The very fact that various nations, ethnic groups, religions and cultures coexist in this region presuppose the essence of different and even sharply divided and contested mnemonic communities, since collective memory is the crucial marker of ethnic or cultural identities. While many ongoing political problems are the results of memory politics, the investigation of memory issues in Georgia and in the Caucasus is still rare and is in initial stage.
The conference, which will be held at Ilia State University on June 1-3, 2016, aims to reflect on key aspects of memory, identity and politics in Georgia, Caucasus and post-socialist space and intends to coordinate regional and international cooperation of scholars working on this complex and broad academic field. The conference participants consist of scholars from USA, Poland, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia.
The conference could apply to a wide range of problems, which will promote to reveal at the same time unique and universal features of memory related phenomena and processes in modern Georgia, the Caucasus, Central and East Europe. In particular, topics to elaborate include but are not limited to:

Politics of memory in historical perspectives: historical forms of memory policy in Georgia and the Caucasus.
Soviet and post-Soviet memory politics in the framework of totalitarianism and imperial legacies.
Sites and realms of memory in Georgia and the Caucasus.
Collective memory and collective amnesia: collective amnesia as the act of forgetting and a way toward reaching social cohesion?
Memory in peace building and reconciliation process.

AMBASSADOR OF GERMANY DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-05-31 11:00
On May 31, at 11:00, within the European Days in Georgia, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia, Bettina Cadenbach, will deliver a public lecture.
Topic: Foreign Policy of Germany
Language: English
Date and Time: 31 May, 11:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event

WINNER OF ILIAUNI LITERARY COMPETITION TO BE ANNOUNCED
2016-05-27 19:00
On May 27, at 19:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, the winner of Iliauni Literary Competition – the author of the best Georgian novel published in 2014-2015 will be announced. The winner will get the cash prize of 10 000 GEL.
24 Georgian novels were presented at Iliauni Literary Competition this year. The novels are listed below:

Title of the Book
Author
Publishing House

“The Unjudged “(Ganukitkhavi)
Besik Kekelidze
Author

“Ottomans’ March“
Abo Iashagashvili
“Diogene“

“Royal-Mary”
Abo Iashagashvili
“Diogene“

“The Third Shore”
Luka Bakanidze
“Palitra L”

“Drusila”
Zaza Bibilashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Tourist’s Breakfast”
Zaza Burchuladze
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Performance Starts”
Levan Loria
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

Southern Region”
Mariam Bekauri
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“The Field of Pears”
Nana Ekvtimishvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

„To the East“
Tamta Melashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“A Day on the Other Planet”
Tea Topuria
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Fora”
Levan Beridze
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Real Creatures”
Teona Dolenjashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Cook “
Lasha Imedashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Bestseller”
Beka Adamashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Orpiri Tbilisi Stokholm“
Zura odilavadze
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

„”Apocalypse”
Omar (Kafka) Butskrikidze
Author

“Cicily in Drought”
Mikheil Antadze
“Mtserloba Publishing“

„Give Us One More Smile, Guinplen!“
Lasha Tabukashvili
“Intellect”

“A Second Here A Second There“
Nino Sadgobelashvili
“Intellect”

“Dead Sand Desert”
Gela Chkanava
“Intellect”

“Fish with Two Shadows”
Khatuna Tavdgiridze
Author

“Erekle”
Nino Tsartsidze
Author

“Two tickets on the Other Train“
Davit Alelishvili
Author

On May 27, the best from the above listed novels was selected by the jury, the names of the members of which
are kept confidential. The members of the jury are professors and students of the Ilia State University.
HISTORY OF ILIAUNI LITERARY COMPETIOTION
Iliauni Literay Competition has existed for 6 years. In 2010, the accademic board of the university introduced a literary award for the best novel.
Before 2015, the award was won by 5 contestants. In 2010, the prize was won by Aka Morchiladze for the novel “Mamluki”, while in 2011, the award was bestowed upon Zaza Burtchuladze for the novel “Inflatable Angel.” In 2013, the award was granted to Ana Kordzaia-Samadashvili for thde novel “Who Killed Chak” and Jaba Zakrua for his novel “The Reader Must Die.”
In 2014, Academic Board of Ilia State University decided to bestow the award upon the best translator of a foreign language novel. Zaza Burtchuladze was announced as a winner for his translation “Flags in the Dust” by William Faulkner.
Date and Time” May 27, 19:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32, Ilia State University
All welcome to attend the event.

SWISS PROFESSORS TO RUN WORKSHOPS ON THE TOPIC EUROPE’S HISTORY AND FUTURE
2016-05-23 15:00
On May 23, 15:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, with the support of the programme “Academic Swiss Caucasus Network,” a workshop will be held on the topic “The History and Feature of Europe.” The workshop will be led by Professors of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland), Christian Giordano and Siegfried Weichlein.
Regarding the Speakers
Christian Giordano, Swiss Anthropologist and Sociologist, is a full professor of the University of Fribourg and Director of Institute of Social Anthropology. Since 2002, he has presided over Interfaculty Institute for Central and East Europe. In the list of his numerous works are as follows: “World Outlook, Political Activities and Economy in the Process of Post-Communist Transitions (I-II) (1993 წ.), “Anthropology and Ethics” (1994), “Interethnic Relations and Politics of Multiculturalism: Between Southeast Europe and South-East Asia (2005), etc.
Siegfried Weichlein has been a professor of Modern History of European Switzerland at Fribourg University since 2006; since 2014, he has held a post of full professor of the Department of Historical Sciences of the same university. His research areas are as follows: the History of Germany and Europe, the History of Political Culture, Nationalism of Regionalism, Cultural History of Cold War, etc. His research projects include: “Political Iconography of Federalism (2012-2014), “Mission of History, Globalization and Transfer of Knowledge” (2015-2018), “The Cold War as Political Imagination” (2014-2017). From his publications, especially noteworthy is „Nationalbewegungen und Nationalismus in Europa“.
Language: English
Date and Time: May 23, 15:00

ILIAUNI TURNS 10 YEARS OLD – MEETING WITH ETGAR KERET
2016-05-21 19:00
On May 21, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, within the events “Ilia State University turns 10 years old,” a meeting will be held with writer Etgar Keret. The meeting has been organized by the First Tbilisi International Festival of Literature and Ilia State University.
Regarding the Writer
Writer and playwright Etgar Keret was born in Ramat Gan, in 1967. Today he lives in Tel Aviv. Etgar Keret has been honoured with a number of literary and film awards. He was also awarded with the Medal of French arts and literature. At the Cannes Film Festival, his wife and he received Golden Camera for the best feature film “Medusa”. At the Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre, he won the 1st place. Mr. Kerret’s writings have been published by such popular magazines as Wall Street Journal, Paris Review and New Yorker. The writer’s stories have been translated in 37 languages, including Georgian.
Today the writer is delivering lectures at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
This is the writer’s second visit to Georgia.
Date and Time: May 21, 19:00
Location: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event

ILIAUNI TURNS 10 YEARS OLD – MEETING WITH DBC PIERRE
2016-05-19 19:00
On May 19, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, within the events “Ilia State University turns 10 years old,” a meeting will be held with writer DBC Pierre. The meeting has been organized by the First Tbilisi International Festival of Literature and Ilia State University.
Moderator – producer and translator, Guram Ghonghadze
Regarding the Author

Writer DBC Pierre was born in Australia, in 1961. However, along with his family he mostly lived in Mexico. Before taking up writing, rather scandalous young Pierre was an enthusiastic painter. His first book Vernon God Little was published in 2001 and instantly won worldwide acclaim. This was the first book having been granted both Whitbread and Booker Awards. Moreover, the book was published in 43 countries including Georgia. It was later followed by two novels “Ludmila’s Broken English” published in 2006 and “Lights Out in Wonderland,” edited in 2010. In 2014, “Breakfast with the Borgias” was also published.
Today DBC Pierre lives in Britain and Ireland.
Time and Date: May 19, 19:00
Location: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event

LUDVIG LAHER HOLDS WORKSHOP
2016-05-17 11:00
On May 17, 2016, at 11:00, at Ilia state university Book House Ligamus, Australian poet and translator Ludwig Laher held a 3-hour workshop and got the participants familiarized with his literary method. According to him, only talent is not enough to create literary texts; certain skills that can be developed are also a must.
At the end of the workshop, its outcome was presented and discussed.
Everyone fluent in German was able to get involved in the workshop.
The workshop was conducted within the joint project – “Three Countries – One Language” by the Embassies of Germany, Australia and Switzerland.
Contact Details: Iliauni Center for Australian Cultural
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oesterreich.bibliothek.tbilisi
E-mail address: mzevinar.chumburidze@iliauni.edu.ge
Date and Time: May 17, 11:00-14:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
Attached documents

CONCERT OF BARBERS AND BISHOPS HELD
2016-05-16 19:00
On May 16, at 19:00, in B202 room of Ilia State University, the concert of Dutch vocal ensemble Barbers and Bishops organized by the Iliauni Music Center was held.
The ensemble, which is made up of 9 members, is particularly distinguished with its uniquely rich repertoire and sweet-sounding voices of its male singers.
For further information about the group please visit: http://www.barbers-bishops.nl
The folk choir of Ilia State University will also participate in the concert.
Date and Time: May 16, 19:00.
Venue: B202 room of Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

MEETING WITH GELA CHARKVIANI
2016-05-13 19:00
On May 13, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, the meeting organized by the Training Center for Liberalism will was held with Gela Charkviani.
Regarding the Speaker
Gela Charkviani is a diplomat, translator and writer. In 1970, he was an intern at the University of Michigan. Mr. Charkviani also worked across the discipline of television and was the Georgian President’s Foreign Policy Advisor; in 2005, he also represented Georgia in Great Britain and Ireland and was an ambassador since 2006. In 2011, he ended his diplomatic activities.
Time and Date: 13 May, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All were welcome to attend the event.

PRESENTATION OF NEW CERTIFICATION COURSE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
2016-05-13 16:00
On May 13, at 16:00, at Ilia State University a presentation of a new certification course “Climate Change “will be arranged. After the presentation, international expert, Hans Verolme, will deliver a public lecture, while Georgian experts will focus the attention of the audience on the challenges posed to Georgia in the era of climate change.
The event is being held with the financial support of Heinrich Böll Foundation within the framework of the project by Analytical Fund World Experience for Georgia (WEG), which aims to foster the advancement of civil society, public sector and educational institutions.
The Faculty of Earth Sciences of Ilia State University, as well as the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development are actively involved in research activities related to climate change. The new certification course of “Climate Change “will be a step forward in this direction.
Aim of the Certification CourseThe certification course aims to provide the audience with exhaustive information regarding global climate change and economic, social and environmental threats posed to the earth today, as well as present them with different possibilities to repel these threats and change the situation for the better. The audience will also be informed regarding initiations of International Collaboration and Georgia’s possible involvement in them.
Regarding Hans VerolmeHans Verolme has worked on the issues of climate change for 20 years. Now he performs his professional activities in Berlin. In the past, he was a Senior Advisor at British Embassy and WWF Director. In 2008, he founded the International Network centering on devising climate change policy throughout the world. Hans Verolme is also a member of the US Climate Action Network (CAN).
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation into Georgian will be provided
Venue: room G 106, Ilia State University
All welcome to attend the event

AKAKI KHELADZE DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE
2016-05-13 13:00
On May 13, at 13:00, at E207 room of Ilia State University, within the event, “Ilia State University turns 10 years old,” at the initiation of ISU Business School, a public lecture was held under the rubric “Achievements and Challenges of Modern Organizations.”
Topic of the Lecture: How players overcome challenges – Learning from the Best
Aim of the Lecture: together with the participants, to realize a goal of negotiating challenges posed to organizations and achieve success.
Speaker: Rector of the University of Bank of Georgia, Prof. Akaki Kheladze
Regarding the Speaker
Akaki Kheladze has held the post of rector of the University of Bank of Georgia since its foundation. He got a PHD within a joint program of the University of Caucasus and Georgia State University, US. He also holds an MA in Engineering and Business Administration. In 2002-03, he attended a special programme for teachers at Georgia State University. Since 2003, Akaki Kheladze has held leading posts at different organizations. In precisely 2003, he undertook teaching. He was a dean of the faculty of Economy and Business of Tbilisi State University. He served as a director of MA and PHD programmes at Caucasus School of Business (CSB), as well as head of the school’s management department and as a manager of different training programmes. Today he is an associated professor of Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB), France, and is actively involved in consulting and training activities for individuals and organizations in public as well as private sector.
Date and Time: May 13, 13:00
Venue: room E207, Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Avenue #3/5
All were welcome to attend the event.

12th CONFERENCE OF RECTORS FROM THE BLACK SEA REGION - DOCTOR WILHELM KRULL DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE
2016-05-12 18:30
On May 12-14, within the events “Iliauni turns 10 years old”, the 12th Conference of Rectors from the Black Sea Region and BSUN Congress 2016 will be held on the topic “Changing Role of the University in a Global and Regional Context.”

For further information regarding the Congress click here.
Within the congress, the inauguration ceremony of Rector Dr. Giga Zedania, new President of the BSUN will be held. Mr. Zedania will preside over the network for the next two years, before 2018.
At the Congress, Dr. Wilhelm Krull, Secretary General of Volkswagen Foundation, will make a speech on the topic “Creative Culture of the University.” Wilhelm Krull will also be announced as an honorary doctor of Ilia State University.
Time and Date: May 12, 18:30
Location: room B 202, Ilia State University, Chavchavadze Avenue #32
Language: English, simultaneous translation will be provided.
All welcomed to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE OF PASCAL MEUNIER WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-05-11 16:00
On May 11, 16:00, within the European Days in Georgia, Ambassador of France to Georgia, His Excellency Mr. Pascal Meunier will deliver a public lecture at Ilia State University.
Topic: EU and Georgia
Language: English
Time and date: May 11, 16:00
Location: room E 207, Ilia State University, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave 3/5
All welcome to attend the event

MEETING WITH ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR OF ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY HELD
2016-05-10 18:00
On May 10, at 18:00, in G106 room of Ilia State University, Iliauni Scientific Café hosted the meeting with associated professor of Ilia State University and Researcher of the Cell Transplantation Center of the University of Geneva, Ekaterine Berishvili-Bernie.
Topic: “Islet of Langerhans transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Geneva Experience”
The meeting cast light on the achievements of cell transplantation in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Date and Time: May 10, 18:00
Venue: G106 room, Ilia State University, G.Tsereteli Str. #1
All were welcomed to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE OF Jan HAMÁČEK WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-05-10 15:00
On May 10, 15:00, within European Days in Georgia, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, David Usupashvili and the Delegation of Czech Republic will visit Ilia State University.
Within the visit, Jan HAMÁČEK, Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, will deliver a public lecture.
Topic: From an Eastern Bloc Country to an European State – view from Prague and Tbilisi
Draft Programme
15:00-15:05 Welcome speech,
Prof.Giga Zedania, Rector of Ilia State University
15:05-15:15 Speech
David Usupashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia
15:15-15:25 Speech
H.E. Jan HAMÁČEK, Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech
Republic
15:25-15:60 Question-and-answer session
Language: English (simultaneous interpretation will be provided)
Time and Date: May 10, 15:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

1-DAY STUDENTS’ SCIENCE CONFERENCE HELD
2016-05-07 11:00
On May 7, at 11:00, in A 101 room of Ilia State University, 1-day Students’ Science Conference — Medieval Georgian historical writings — was held. The conference aimed to reassess, reevaluate and interpret a number of “controversial” issues related to historical writings of Georgia.
Speakers, BA and MA students of Ilia State University discussed various issues related to different texts of “Kartli’s Tskovreba,” and its authors, as well as the attempts to reflect these texts in new Georgian literature. Every participant of the conference got a certificate.
See the programme of the conference in the file attached below.
Date and Time: May 7, 11:00
Venue: room A 101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

MALKHAZ SONGULASHVILI DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE ON VIOLENCE IN MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS
2016-05-06 19:00
On May 6, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, associated professor of Ilia State University, Malkhaz Songulashvili delivered a public lecture on the topic: Violence in Monotheistic Religions. The event was organized by the Training Center for Liberalism. Malkhaz Songulashvili is a leader of Evangelical and Baptist Churches and Rector of the Evangelical and Baptist Seminary. He delivers lectures in Europe and the US.
Date and Time: May 6, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

IOSEB CHAUCHIDZE HOLDS PUBLIC LECTURE AGAINST REPRESSIVE HYPOTHESIS: FOUCAULT AND PSYCHOANALYSIS
2016-05-06 19:00
On May 6, at 19:00, in room A101 of Ilia State University, a public lecture by Ioseb Chauchidze on the topic — Against Repressive hypothesis: Foucault and Psychoanalysis was conducted.
Michel Foucault’s “Istoriq na seksualnostta” (History of Madness) can be deemed to be a more or less systematic attempt to confront Freud’s psychoanalysis. Later, “The History of Sexuality” passed criticism upon Freud’s entire psychoanalytical theory. In parallel to this, Žak Lakan’s interventions shed light on new kinds of tensions in Foucault’s and Freud’s debates. Is it possible to hold a dialogue between Foucault’s genealogical and psychoanalytical methods? What kinds of political consequences can these debates yield? How can Foucault’s intervention be comprehended in the light of psychoanalysis? The lecture will try to expand on these questions and critically comprehend them.
Time: May 6, 19:00.
Venue: room A101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

NIKA BREGVADZE MAKES SPEECH REGARDING JOHN STEINBECK’S NOVEL OF MICE AND MEN
2016-05-05 19:00
On May 5, at 19:00, Iliauni Literature Club hosted the meeting with Personal Data Protection Deputy Inspector Nikoloz Bregvadze at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University.
The Speaker gave a speech regarding the novel “Of Mice and Men” of an accomplished American writer who won the Nobel Prize for literature and the Pulitzer Prize for his book, The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck.
Regarding the novel “Of Mice and Men”
The compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world. Drifters in search of work, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other and a dream–a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California’s Salinas Valley, but their hopes are doomed as Lennie, struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy, becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes such as the friendship of a shared vision, and giving voice to America’s lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men has proved one of Steinbeck’s most popular works, achieving success as a novel, a Broadway play and three acclaimed films.
Thee novel was translated in Georgian by Gvantsa Jobava and issued by “Artanuji” Publishing House.
Date and Time: May 5, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All were welcomed to attend the event.

MEETING WITH SWISS GEORGIANOLOGIST THOMAS HAUSERMANN HELD
2016-05-04 19:00
On May 4, at 19:00, in the foyer of Ilia State University Theater, at the initiation of Iliauni Music Center, a meeting was held with Swiss Georgianologist and Honorary Doctor of Ilia State University, Thomas Häusermann.
Topic: Georgian-Swiss Projects Related to Traditional and Classical music.
The meeting will be led by ethno-musicologist and professor of Ilia State University, Nino Makharadze.
For further information regarding Thomas Häusermann, visit the link below:
http://iliauni.edu.ge/ge/iliauni/sapatio-doqtorebi/tomas-hoizermani

NINO CHICHUA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE: “BRAND — MADEUP IN GEORGIA”
2016-05-04 13:00
On May 4, at 13:00, at E2007 room of Ilia State University, at the initiative of Iliauni Business School, Director of Marketing and Service Department of EVEX Medical Corporation, Nino Chichua will deliver a public lecture on the topic “Brand – made up in Georgia.”
Topic of the Lecture:
What makes a service industry successful and distinguished from other similar industries?
What is the formula of success of The House of Justice?
What are the challenges the organization had to negotiate?
Within the lecture, the speaker will share her vast experience in the area of service industry with the students and will give them some useful recommendations. She will also discuss how creative marketing ideas, consumer-driven service and innovative thinking made the reform of the House of Justice one of the successful reforms in Georgia and Georgian “know how”. International acclaim, thousands of impressed high-ranking foreign delegates, state officials or successful businessmen, United Nations Award – this is a brief list of achievements related to the House of Justice.
Regarding the Speaker
Nino Chichua serves as a Director of Marketing and Service Department of EVEX Medical Corporation and has accumulated wide experience in governing private or state organizations. In the past, she was a Director General of LEPL House of Justice; headed the Marketing Department under the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, as well as the Privatization Division of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development; in 2010-2014, thanks to her active involvement, in Georgia, was implemented one of the successful projects “The House of Justice.”
In 2001, Nino Chichua graduated from Ilia State University with a bachelor’s degree in the English Language, while in 2014, she graduated from the European School of Management (ESM) with an MA in Business Administration, and in 2015 she completed the MA programme of ESADE Business School (Spain) and Bocconi School of Management with a master’s degree.
Today, she is actively involved in different academic activities and cooperates with different universities.
Date and Time: May 4, 13:00
Venue: room E 207, Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Avenue #3/5
All welcome to attend the event.

MEETING WITH POET PAATA SHAMUGIA ARRANGD AT ILIAUNI LITERATURE CLUB
2016-04-28 19:00
On April 28, at 20:00, Iliauni Literature Club hosted the meeting with Poet Paata Shamugia at Iliauni Book House Ligamus.
Topic: Challenges of Poetry Today
The guest discussed the issues, such as the challenges posed to modern word and focused his audience’s attention on general and marginal lines in literature.
Date and Time: April 28, 20:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Cavchavadze Avenue #32
All were welcomed to attend the event.

NINO TSINTSADZE TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE ON MODERN CHALLENGES OF AUTISM
2016-04-26 18:00
On April 26, 18:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, Nino Tsintsadze Head of Early Childhood Development Center of Child Development Institute of Ilia State University will deliver a public lecture on the topic: Modern Challenges of Autism.
Time and Date: 26 April, 18:00
Location: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

CHARITY EVENT HELD OUTSIDE ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE EASTER
2016-04-26 11:00
On April 26, from 11:00 to 15:00, outside the Ilia State University Building A, the produce of social enterprises were exhibited and sold for charitable purposes prior to the Easter Holiday.
In the charity event were involved the organizations as follows:

Babale
Kheli Khels (Hand in Hand)
Zeskho
Traditional Fashion House
Nukriani workshops

Date and Time: On April 26, from 11:00 to 15:00
Location: outside the Ilia State University Building A, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

ტექნოლოგიების კომერციალიზაციის ოფისის ტრენინგები: ინოვაციების მენეჯმენტი და თანამედროვე ტექნოლოგიური ტენდენციები
2016-04-25 17:00
On April 25-27, at 17:00, at room E207 of Ilia State University, Iliauni Technology Commercialization Office will conduct the training sessions, called Innovations Management and Modern Technological Tendencies, for the employees and students of the university.
The Programme of the Training session:
Date and Time: April 25, 17:00
Topic: Innovations Management and Modern Technological Tendencies
Trainer: Eka Lepsveridze, Director of Technology Commercialization Office
Date and Time: April 26, 17:00
Topic: Innovative Entrepreneurship
Trainer: Tatia Bregvadze, Administrative Assistant of Technology Commercialization Office
Date and Time: April 27, 17:00
Topic: Intellectual Property and its Protective Measures
Trainer: Teona Bebia, Patent and Licensing Specialist of Technology Commercialization Office
The participants of the training programme will be awarded with special certificates.
Those willing to participate in the training programme shall undergo registration here: https://goo.gl/ZCjfiF
Date and Time: April 25- 27, 17:00
Venue: room E207, Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Avenue #3/5

PRESENTATION OF JOINT STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OF BASISBANK AND ILIAUNI TO BE HELD
2016-04-22 14:00
On April 22, at 14:00, in E207 room of Ilia State University, the presentation of a joint STEM Scholarship programme of BasisBank and Ilia State University (ISU) will be held.
The budget of STEM scholarship programme is about 30 000 GEL. This scholarship fund is intended to be used to finance the current and future students of Ilia State University bachelor’s degree programmes of San Diego State University.
5 students with highest scores in 2016 United National Exams having enrolled in Ilia State University bachelor’s degree programmes of San Diego State University will get a scholarship voucher GEL 4000.
GEL 2000 scholarship vouchers will be bestowed upon those first year students attending Ilia State University bachelor’s degree programmes of San Diego State University, who are to be sent to San Diego State University, the USA, for a year. The students are as follows: Mariam Gagua, Erekle Jmukhadze, Saba Kakabadze and Nino Mikadze.
The Programme of the Event:
14:00 – the opening ceremony, Nino Dvalidze, Deputy Rector of Ilia State University
14: 10 – Nancy Marlin, Honourable Deputy Rector of San Diego State University / Dr. Nancy Marlin, Provost Emeritus of SDSU
14:20 – Tamar Khaduri, Head of Basisbank Public Relations Department.
14:30 – Completion of the memorandum
14:40 – Students Awards Ceremony
14:50 – Luncheon
15:00 – STEM Tour at Iliauni Campus
In order to attend the presentation, register not later than April 21.
Registration Form

Date and Time: 22 April, 14:00
Venue: room E 207, Ilia State University, Tcholokashvili Avenue #3/5
The joint programme of BasisBank and Iliauni is targeted at students having been enrolled in bachelor’s degree programme of San Diego State University.

GEORGIAN DEFENCE MINISTER MEETS WITH STUDENTS
2016-04-19 13:00
On April 19, at 13:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, Defence Minister of Georgia, Tinatin Khidasheli, met with the students of Ilia State University and got them familiarized with “The Armed Forces Mobilization and Reserve Concept Project.” The Minister also cast light on the planned and ongoing reforms in The Defence Ministry of Georgia.
Date and Time: April 19, 13:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State Univesrity (Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32)
All were welcome to attend the event.
