Bronisław Geremek and the force of ideas; 

The Executive Board of Utrecht University is honoured to invite you to attend the first
‘Geremek lecture' on December 13^th. Former Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Bernard Bot will deliver the lecture entitled:


Bronisław Geremek and the force of ideas; 

Bridging the divide between Eastern and Western Europe


The lecture is organised by Utrecht University and Warsaw University, with the co-operation of the

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


Program:
19:30 - 20:00 p.m. Welcome reception
20:00 - 21:15 p.m. Geremek Lecture


Location: Aula, Academiegebouw, Domplein 29, Utrecht

The Professor Bronisław Geremek Lecture
The lecture is named after the former Polish Foreign Minister Bronisław Geremek, and is the result of an initiative taken by the Dutch and Polish ministers of Foreign Affairs in 2009 to establish a lecture in tribute to his political and academic work.

Professor Geremek was an important figure within the Polish Solidarity movement, playing a crucial role during the debates between Solidarity and the authorities, which led to free parliamentary elections in 1989. Later as Foreign Minister Geremek presided over the EU negotiations and was the architect of the Polish NATO-accession. In 2004 he was elected as a Member of the European Parliament. During his lifetime, Professor Geremek taught at several universities and published extensively on European history. In 1986 he received a doctoris honoris causa of Utrecht University.


We would greatly appreciate your presence at the ‘Geremek lecture'. Please register with
Alastair Reed via e-mail: a.g.reed@uu.nl.


On behalf of the Board of Utrecht University,

Yours sincerely,


Yvonne van Rooy

President

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