უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი

Switzerland as a Special Case
2011-11-24 00:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On November 28, Paul Widmer, an outstanding diplomat and scientist, will visit Ilia State University.
Paul Widmer will deliver a public lecture on “Case of Switzerland: Democracy and Neutrality” at 17:30 (Venue: Ilia State University, Chavchavadze Ave. 32, Hall A101).
After the lecture, at 19:00, the presentation of the Georgian translation of Paul Widmer’s book “Switzerland as a Special Case” will be organized as well. The book illustrates the political, social and cultural history of Switzerland with the purpose of answering the following questions: “Why is Switzerland a unique case? What is the main idea that it represents?” (Venue: Chavchavadze Ave. 32, ISU Bookstore “Ligamus”).
Attendance is free.

Information Meeting on the Scholarship of Fribourg University
2011-11-24 00:00
On November 29, at 17:00, Ilia State University will host a presentation of “Academic Swiss Caucasus Net” program, offering the first-year MA students in the humanities or social sciences the opportunity to receive a full one-semester scholarship from September, 2012.
ISU MA students will be given the opportunity to get detailed information about the program and the master scholarship planned within the framework of this program. The presentation will be carried out by DenisDafflon, Programme Coordinator.
Attendance is free. Venue: Chavchavadze Ave. 32 Hall A 101

Public lecture by Dr. Thomas L. Holzer
2011-11-24 00:00
Ilia State University Hall A 101 will host a public lecture on “How many catastrophic earthquakes and global earthquake fatalities will there be in the 21st century?” by Dr. Thomas L. Holzer.
Dr. Thomas L. Holzer is an engineering geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. He has a B.S.E. degree in geological engineering from Princeton University (1965) and a M.S. degree in hydrology (1966) and a Ph.D. degree in geology from Stanford University (1970). He is a certified engineering geologist in the State of California, and a consulting professor at Stanford University in the Departments of Geological and Environmental Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has broad experience with earthquake hazards as well as ground failure in general. He has participated in numerous post-earthquake investigations and chaired the committee that wrote The Plan to coordinate NEHRP post-earthquake investigations (2003). He has served as a consultant to the State of California during reviews of residential earthquake insurance rate applications based on earthquake loss models. He was the 1998 Richard H. Jahns Distinguished Lecturer and the 1995 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Hydrogeology Division of the Geological Society of America.
Mr. John R. Bass, Ambassador of the United States of America to Georgia, will attend the meeting.

Childhood without Violence
2011-11-14 00:00
On November 18, Ilia State University in cooperation with the Public Health and Medicine Development Fund of Georgia organizes an event “Childhood without Violence” dedicated to the international day on prevention of child abuse. This day incorporates the entire world for prevention of child abuse and various activities are usually planned to raise awareness of society on child rights.
On November 18, 16:00, Ilia State University Bookstore “Ligamus” will host a presentation of reading materials “Major topics of Child Abuse” designed for higher education institutions of Tbilisi. The public discussion on the facts of child violence and its prevention will be organized at the meeting. In addition, at 6.00 pm, Unikino presents a film “All that Invisible children” at ISU Hall 101.

November 18 Unikino Presents “All that Invisible Children”
2011-11-14 00:00
On November 18, at 6:00p.m, Emir Kusturica’s film “All That Invisible Children” will be screened at ISU Hall A 101.
Attendance is free.

Meeting with TBC Bank President
2011-11-11 00:00
On November 14, 17:00, Ilia State University Hall A 101 (Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host a meeting with Vakhtang Butskrikidze, TBC Bank President and Paata Ghadadze, First Vice-President. The meeting is dedicated to the topic “Qualifying Requirements and Tendencies in a Modern Bank”.
Attendance is free.

Global UGRAD Exchange Program Presentation
2011-11-10 00:00
On November 17, 15:00, Ilia State University Hall A 305 (Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host a presentation of Global UGRAD Exchange Program. All interested persons are given a chance to get update information about the terms, criteria and conditions of the program.
About the Program:
UGRAD provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan to spend one academic year of non-degree study in a US university or community college.
The program is fully funded by the United States Department of State and administrated by IREX.
Please, see the attached document for more information.

Unikino Presents: “Green Street Hooligans”
2011-11-08 00:00
On November 11, 18:00, Lexi Alexander’s film “Green Street Hooligans” will be screened at Ilia State University Hall A 101. Starring: Elijah Wood, Charlie Hunnam, David Alexander and others.
Attendance is free.
Translator: Ketevan Nakashidze

Public Lecture by Hans W. Decker
2011-11-08 00:00
On November 16, 16:00, Hans W. Decker, Professor at Columbia University, will deliver a public lecture on “Corporate Social Responsibility in Globalizing World” at Ilia State University Austrian Library (3/5 Cholokashvili Ave.).
Attendance is free.
Hans W. Decker is a professor in the field of international finance and business at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
Prof. Decker’s teaching and research interests include global corporate strategies, governance systems, business organizations, comparative political economy, Western Europe, and the European Union.
Decker was a president of the Siemens Corporation-USA. He served at Central Finance Division and at the Legal Department of Siemens Corporation. He currently serves on the board of International House in New York and the European Institute in Washington, D.C.
The meeting is organized within the framework of the cooperation agreement between Ilia State University and Columbia University, under the auspices of East-West Management Institute and US Agency for International Development (USAID).
For additional information, please contact:
Tel: 577 720013
E-mail: archil.sumbadze@iliauni.edu.ge (Archil Sumbadze -MPA Program Coordinator)

Europe and Caucasus - Identity Problem
2011-10-31 00:00
On October 28-29, Ilia State University (Hall A 101 and A 103, Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host an international scientific conference dedicated to “Europe and Caucasus-Regional Relationships and Identity Problem”.
12 foreign scientists, professors and academicians (seven from France and five from Armenia) will participate in the conference in company with the Georgian scientists.
The conference aims to contribute to the study of the complex topic covering individual, collective, language, cultural, religion, political or national identities. The conference will highlight how the identities of Georgians and Armenians were constructed along with their permanent efforts to integrate into EU structures throughout the centuries.
The working languages of the conference are Georgian, French and English.
The agenda of the conference in Georgian and French languages.

Presentation of English–Georgian Online Dictionary
2011-10-28 00:00
A comprehensive English-Georgian Online Dictionary is already available for ISU students. On October 31, 15.00, the Lexicographic Centre at the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University represents the comprehensive English-Georgian Online Dictionary based on the volumes of the Georgian-English dictionaries being published by the centre since 1996. The presentation will be held at Ilia State University Bookstore “Ligamus”.
About the Dictionary:
The Comprehensive English Georgian Dictionary presently contains up to 110 000 entries. Taking into consideration the fact that dictionary entries fully represent the polysemy of English words, contain numerous collocations, phrasal verbs, phraseological units, ample amount of scientific and technical, economic and artistic terms, as well as terms from various other fields – the total material is as comprehensive as up to 800 000 units.
The internal search system of the Online Dictionary enables the search for English words, collocations, phrasal verbs.
The detailed information about the site as well as video instructions is placed in the “Dictionary Instruction” section.
Working on a dictionary is a never-ending process. Language is changing constantly, reflecting the changes which affect the society using the language in question. Within the language there appear new words, or already existing words develop additional meanings; some words and meanings fall into disuse; the register of word usage is undergoing permanent changes. The Comprehensive English-Georgian Online Dictionary is a “living” dictionary, for its editorial team is constantly updating the Dictionary, adding new entries, improving and refining the definitions and this work is set to continue also in the future.
The English Georgian Dictionary is primarily intended for specialists on English, teachers, translators and specialists from other fields of knowledge, who have to deal with specialist texts; the Dictionary is also intended for students, generally for the individuals who study English, as well as for those who are interested in the English language.

Centre of maritime archaeology (COMA) at Ilia State University
2011-10-27 16:37
Centre of maritime archaeology (COMA) at Ilia State University presents a seminar entitled ”What is maritime archaeology?” and the new courses in the field on the 3rd of November, Hall A 101 at 15:30.
The courses will start next semester and the representatives from the Centre will give an overview of how to work in maritime archaeological settings, both on land and under water.
Attendance is free.
For additional information, please contact: maritime_archaeology@iliauni.edu.ge

Artur Dutkiewicz Trio Concert at Iliauni
2011-10-20 00:00
The concert of Artur Dutkiewicz Trio, a well-known Polish Jazz assembly, will be held at Ilia State University within the framework of the Polish days organized in Tbilisi.
The jazz interpretations of Jimi Hendrix’s songs will be performed at the concert.
Attendance is free.
The event will be held on October 22, 19:00 Ilia State University Building A (Chavchavadze Ave. 32, courtyard).
http://www.arturdutkiewicz.pl/

International Conference of Parasitologists
2011-10-19 00:00
On October 20, 10:00, Ilia State University (G. Tsereteli Str. 5) will host an international conference dedicated to the actual topics of Parasitology.
The conference is devoted to the 100 anniversary of Boris Yurashvili, outstanding Georgian scientist, member-correspondent of the Academy of Science, Doctor of Biology.
The doctor, biologist, veterinary and parasitologists are fully involved in the conference.
Prof. Dr. Honoris Causa Santiago Mas-Coma will attend the conference. Dr. Mas-Coma is a president of European Federation of Parasitologists, expert of the World Health Organization (WHO), member of the Executive committee of the World Federation of Parasitologists, director of international master course in tropical parasitic diseases.

Jamie McGoldrick at Iliauni
2011-10-19 00:00
On October 20, 11:00, Jamie McGoldrick, UN Resident Representative in Georgia, will held a meeting devoted to the United Nations Day for ISU students at Ilia State University Hall A 101. The meeting aims at familiarizing the students with the works of UN agencies and discussing the current issues proceeding in the country. For instance: Millennium Development Goals and etc. The meetings will be held regularly during the year and cover all regions of Georgia.
The meeting is organized by Ilia State University and UN Department of Public Information.

Polish Astronomer Visits to Iliauni
2011-10-18 00:00
On October 20, 14:00, Prof. Aleksander Schwarzenberg-Czerny, Head of the Polish Cosmic Research Program BRITE-PL, will visit Ilia State University within the framework of the Polish days.
Prof. Aleksander Schwarzenberg-Czerny will talk about the first Polish cosmic satellite.
For detailed information about the program, please visit the following web-page.
The event will be held at ISU G 505 (G.Tsereteli Str. “Encyclopedia” Building).

Master Exchange Program Presentation
2011-10-18 00:00
IREX organizes a presentation of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program at Ilia State University. All interested persons are given a chance to attend the meeting to get update information about procedures, criteria and terms of the program.
The presentation will be held on October 20, 14:00, at Ilia State University Hall A 101 (Chavchavadze Ave.32).
About the Program:
The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, and administered by IREX. Muskie provides opportunities for Master’s level study in the United States to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.
The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program

“Opportunities Around Us”
2011-10-13 00:00
On October 18, 14:00, Ilia State University Hall A 101(Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host a training on the topic “Opportunities Around Us”.
The students will be given the opportunity to get update information about exchange programs, international conferences and contests. The presentation of “Speak Up”, a course designed to develop English language and leadership skills, will be carried out as well.
The training will be conducted in English by the representatives of Speak Up in Georgia.
Attendance is free.

Contact Information:
www.speakup.ge
http://www.facebook.com/Speakup.inGeorgia
info@speakup.ge
Tel: 555 51 75 74

Tempus Information Meeting
2011-10-13 00:00
On October 31, 16:30, the Tempus project coordinator will hold the information meeting aims at discussing new conditions and procedures of the tempus grant. The meeting will be held at ISU Hall A 101.
The academic staffs of the university as well as all interested persons are highly welcomed to attend the meeting organized to talk about important topics regarding the grant competition.

Krzysztof Wielicki’s Visit to Iliauni
2011-10-13 00:00
On October 19, 12:00, Krzysztof Wielicki, outstanding Polish alpinist and high-altitude climber, will visit Ilia State University within the framework of the Polish days.
Krzysztof Wielicki is the first person who climbed K2 and Everest throughout the winter period. He invaded fourteen 8000-meter peaks of the world.
The event will be held at Ilia State University Hall A 101. (Chavchavadze Ave. 32)

Information meeting – Study in Poland
2011-10-13 00:00
The Embassy of Poland in Georgia and Ilia State University College of Arts and Sciences invite all interested persons to attend the information meeting organized with the intention of finding out more about exchange programs and scholarships offered by the Government of Poland. The meeting will be leaded by the representatives of the University of Silesia.
The meeting will be held on October 17, 15.00, Hall A 101.
www.studyinpoland.pl

Open Seminar on Cinema Art
2011-10-12 00:00
Ilia State University College of Arts and Sciences and ISU Art Research Institute invite all interested people to attend the open seminar on modern European Cinema Art “The Human Screen”. The seminar will be held on October 17, 11:00 a.m., at ISU Hall A101.
The seminar will be leaded by Prof. José María Bellido Morillas from the University of Granada (Spain) and Prof. Michael Konrad Biskupski from the University of Lódz (Poland). The working language of the seminar is English, but the Georgian translation will be provided as well. The seminar is open to professors, students, Master and PhD candidates.
Attendance is free.

Nanotechnology and Future Energy Options
2011-10-11 00:00
On October 18, at 11:00 a.m., Professor S. Ismat Shah (University of Delaware, USA) will deliver a public lecture on “Nanotechnology and Future Energy Options” at Ilia State University Hall A 101(Chavchavadze Ave. 32).
There are only few alternative energy sources that are viable for life-after fossil fuels. Photovoltaics are arguably at the top of the list. With the exponential growth in the production of solar-cell modules all over the world, including several developing nations like Thailand and Indonesia, the research for increasingly higher efficiency solar cells is in full swing. Several new materials, processes and device designs are being proposed that hold promise for the success of this technology. The talk will survey the current practices and problems with special emphasis on materials development, particularly nanomaterials. As a conjecture, a new alternative path forward to the current dilemma of reducing supplies and increasing energy demand will be explored that could provide a solution to the current energy crisis.

Scientific Conference of Semiotics
2011-10-10 00:00
On October 15-16, 2011 the second scientific conference of semiotics initiated by Ilia State University and Scientific Journal “Semiotics” will be held at Akaki Tsereteli State University. Professors and PhD candidates from different higher education institutions will take part in it.

Master-Classes within the Polish Days
2011-10-10 00:00
On October 12-13, Ilia State University will host Iza Tarasewicz, Modern Polish Artist, within the framework of the Polish days organized in Georgia.
Iza Tarasewicz is one of the most outstanding and important persons among modern polish artists. She works in the fields of sculpture, installation, object and drawings as well as performance actions.
For detailed information about Iza Tarasewicz and her works, please visit her official web-site
Iza Tarasewicz will deliver art master-classes during two days for ISU students.
The events will be held on October 12-13, at Ilia State University Hall A 101(courtyard, Chavchavadze Ave. 32).
Start time: 11:00 a.m.

Public Lecture by Prof. Carlo Masala
2011-10-06 00:00
Ilia State University and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invite all interested persons to attend the public lecture and discussion on the topic “Trajectories of German Foreign Policy”. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Carlo Masala, Professor at Bundeswehr University Munich.
The meeting will be held on October 11, 13:30, Hall A 101 (Chavchavadze Ave. 32)
The lecture will be delivered in English.
Attendance is free.
Detailed info about Dr. Carlo Masala

Kindergarten Management Strategy
2011-10-06 00:00
On October 6, 2011, 11:30 a.m., Ilia State University (Hall A 101, Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host a presentation of the Education Program and Management Strategies for Kindergartens. The presentation will be attended by Gigi Ugulava, Tbilisi Mayor; Peter Langerberg, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Georgia and Ruland Monash, Representative of UNICEF in Georgia.
According to the new initiative of Tbilisi City Hall, the educational processes occurring in the kindergartens located in Tbilisi will be developed in line with the new program. The new everyday program based on child development standards has been launched in the ISU Pre-School Education Centre with support of UNICEF and aims to enhance social, emotional, cognitive, oral, physical and creative skills of children.
On October 8, 2011 the cycle of trainings dedicated to the management strategies for kindergartens will take start and last throughout five months. The training will cover the whole staff of the kindergartens and be carried out by Georgian Portage Association with support of MATRA Program of the Embassy of Netherlands in Georgia and Agency of the Kindergarten’s Management.
The second document entitled “Management Strategy for Kindergartens” has been created within the reforms of the kindergartens placed in Tbilisi with the purpose of developing the system and service of pre-school institutions.
The strategy aims to create the environment oriented on child’s rights and interests in pre-school education institutions. The documentation regulates the following issues: necessary documentations for child’s development and health, nutrition, hygiene, healthcare, inclusion of children with special needs, involvement of family members in education process, physical and social environment and etc. The last chapter of the document illustrates the specific strategies to implement the above-mentioned issues into practice.

Unikino Presents: “A Clockwork Orange”
2011-10-04 00:00
On November 4, 18:00, the film “A Clockwork Orange” (1971) directed by Stanley Kubrick will be screened at Ilia State University Hall A 101. Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Warren Clarke and others. The film is provided by Georgian Public Broadcasting.
Attendance is free.

Improving Public Policy Process
2011-10-03 00:00
On October 4, 16:00, Dr. Rob Melnick, Professor at Arizona State University, Executive Dean of the Global Institute of Sustainability as well as research-scientist, will deliver a public lecture on “Improving Public Policy Process”.
The lecture will take place at Ilia State University Hall A 101. Attendance is free.
The meeting will be carried out within the framework of the cooperation agreement signed between Ilia State University and Columbia University, under the auspices of the East-West Management Institute and with financial support of U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).

Timothy P. Trainer at Iliauni
2011-09-29 00:00
On October 6, 17:00, Ilia State University Hall A 101(Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host a public lecture by Timothy Trainer, expert consultant in the sphere of intellectual property (IP).
The career of Timothy Trainer in the field of intellectual property (IP) incorporates the working experience in state and private sectors. In 1980s, he was the first attorney at the IPR Task Force at the U.S. Customs Service. He worked with customs officers and delivered the consultations for the Office of Trade Representative on customs control of product.
Mr. Trainer was a special advisor in the field of IP rights protection issues at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO). As well, he provided special training programs in the sphere of IP rights, participated in the bilateral trade consultations and represented USPTO in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
In the private sector, Mr. Trainer was an associate in the Washington, D.C., Law Firm and President of International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC; 1999-2005). He also co-chaired the UN Economic Commission for Europe’s IP Advisory Group and was a member of INTERPOL’s IP Crime Action Group.
Mr. Trainer participated in various training programs of foreign countries and worked on the national legislation. In 2005, Mr. Trainer founded the Global Intellectual Property Strategy Center and since this period, he has been conducting consultations in the spheres of IP rights monitoring, trade firm licensing and legislation.
In 2007, Mr. Trainer founded Galaxy Systems, Inc (www.galaxysystemsinc.com ), which highlights the online working programs regarding IP rights protection. Mr. Thimothy is a co-author of the book titled “Border Enforcement of Intellectual Property“ which is annually updated with new information
