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Serving on the Board is a meaningful commitment. Directors are expected to actively contribute their time and skills throughout a two-year term. If you care about PACIM’s mission and are ready to help lead, we encourage you to put your name forward.

Ready to take the next step? Complete the Notice of Intent to Run form by October 31, 2026 to submit your candidacy.

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Informujemy, że nasza organizacja otrzymała dofinansowanie ze środków Kancelarii Senatu w ramach konkursu „Senat – Polonia 2026” na realizację działania pt. „Publikacja Polonijnego Kwartalnika PolAm"

Nazwa zadania publicznego: „Polonijne media bez granic – rozwój i profesjonalizacja prasy, portali i radia Polonii w Ameryce Północnej”

Kwota dotacji: 15 000,00 PLN

Całkowita wartość zadania publicznego: 306 775,00 PLN   

Data podpisania umowy: 13.08.2026 r.

Celem realizacji zadania jest rozwój mediów polonijnych, które pełnią ważną rolę w integracji społeczności polonijnych, podtrzymywaniu polskości oraz dostarczaniu wiarygodnych informacji o Polsce i Polakach za granicą. Wsparcie udzielane w ramach projektu dotyczy dofinansowania kosztów niezbędnych do realizacji zaplanowanych działań, obejmujących m.in. wynagrodzenia dla redaktorów, informatyków i grafików, koszty hostingu serwera i utrzymania domeny internetowej, a także modernizację oprogramowania.

We are pleased to inform you that our organization has received funding from the Chancellery of the Senate of the Republic of Poland through the “Senate–Polonia 2026” competition to carry out the project “Publication of the PolAm Polish Community Quarterly.”

Public project title: “Polish Community Media Without Borders: Developing and Professionalizing Polish Community Newspapers, Online Portals, and Radio in North America”
Grant amount: PLN 15,000.00
Total project cost: PLN 306,775.00
Contract signing date: August 13, 2026

The project aims to develop Polish community media, which play an important role in bringing Polish communities together, preserving Polish identity, and providing reliable information about Poland and Poles abroad. The funding supports costs essential to carrying out the planned activities, including compensation for editors, IT specialists, and graphic designers; server hosting and website domain maintenance; and software upgrades.

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The constitution was tragically short-lived, overtaken by the partitions that erased Poland from the map of Europe. Yet its spirit endured. To this day, it stands as a symbol of democratic courage and the resilience that has defined the Polish people through centuries of hardship.

This year, as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Polish Constitution Day invites a moment of reflection on how deeply the histories of these two nations are intertwined — from the battlefields of the American Revolution, where Kościuszko and Pulaski fought alongside a people striving for freedom, to the ideals both nations continue to carry forward.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland marked the occasion with an organ concert at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, performed by Witold Zalewski — principal organist of the Wawel Royal Cathedral in Kraków — and his daughter Hanna Zalewska. The concert and the reception that followed were attended by invited guests and officials, including Poland’s Chargé d’affaires in Washington, D.C., Bogdan Klich. PACIM was represented by its president, Mietek T. Konczyk.

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The Jagiellonian University offers programs lasting from 2 to 6 weeks. Students can enroll in Polish language classes and attend lectures on various subjects, including Polish grammar, history, literature, contemporary life in Poland, and the history of Jews in Poland.

The John Paul II Catholic University offers courses that are designed for students who wish to acquire versatility in their communication skills and develop a thorough understanding of the Polish language and culture. Language courses are available for 2 to 4 weeks.

The Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships for Summer Studies Abroad:

The Tomaszkiewicz-Florio Scholarship offers a number of scholarships to American students of Polish descent to take part in Summer Study programs in the Polish language at the Jagiellonian University and the John Paul II Catholic University.

The Wisconsin Study Polish Scholarship offers two scholarships to Wisconsin students of Polish descent to study the Polish language and history at the Jagiellonian University.

Scholarships include tuition, a Polish language textbook, accommodation in a double room, meals, a tourist program, and a cultural program. 

ELIGIBILITY: US citizens and US legal residents of Polish descent. High school graduates who will be 18 by the first day of their chosen program and undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. The Wisconsin Scholarship is also open to graduate-level students. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Students can also participate in the Summer Studies Abroad Program as paying students.

For more information, please visit: 2026 Summer School Abroad

Deadline for Application and Supporting Materials: April 24, 2026.

KF Scholarship and Grant Officer for Americans: Malgorzata Dymkowska

E-mail: exchangetopoland@thekf.org; Phone: (212) 734-2130.

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“Enriching and Expanding the Polish Literature Collection in the PACIM Library.”

This funding will help us purchase new books and strengthen our growing collection of Polish literature in English, making it more accessible to readers, students, and anyone interested in Polish culture and heritage.

However, one condition of this grant is that PACIM raise additional funds to match the grant amount. We invite our community, friends, and supporters to help us meet this goal so we can fully realize the project and continue building a vibrant cultural resource for our community.

How you can help:

Please consider making a contribution to support the PACIM Library and help us match the grant. Every donation brings us closer to expanding access to Polish literature and preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.

If you would like to support this initiative, please click the button below and select the “Use this Donation for Library” option or contact us for more information.

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]]> https://pacim.org/events/mosaic-festival/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:33:32 +0000 https://pacim.org/?p=7530 We were delighted to take part on February 15 in the Mosaic Festival, organized by Ethnic Dance Theatre—a vibrant celebration of cultures, traditions, and community. Mosaic Festival is about more than what you see on stage. It is about sharing traditions, honoring heritage, tasting new flavors, supporting artisans, and coming together as a community. Events like this remind us how powerful cultural …

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]]> We were delighted to take part on February 15 in the Mosaic Festival, organized by Ethnic Dance Theatre—a vibrant celebration of cultures, traditions, and community.

Mosaic Festival is about more than what you see on stage. It is about sharing traditions, honoring heritage, tasting new flavors, supporting artisans, and coming together as a community.

Events like this remind us how powerful cultural exchange can be. Through music, dance, food, and conversation, we build bridges between communities and celebrate the rich diversity that makes Minnesota such a special place.

Thank you to Ethnic Dance Theatre for organizing this wonderful event and for creating a space where cultures can be shared, appreciated, and celebrated. We are grateful to have been part of such a meaningful day!

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