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The purpose of this page is to let visitors know what is new on the CEI Website and at the Institute. We also try to post information about news or upcoming events important to the Croatian community. We plan to update this page monthly, so visit us from time to time!
CENSUS 2000
Don't miss out!CROATIAN ALMANAC
2000 Edition: OUTSTANDING
AMERICAN AND CANADIAN CROATSSUMMER SCHOOL
Learn to speak Croatian
in Croatia this summer!LINKS
New sites about Croatia
are always popping up.
IMPORTANT:Don't miss CENSUS 2000.For decades, racial and ethnic groups have been undercounted by the US Census for many reasons, often because of language barriers. Don't miss the count, which starts APRIL 1st in your community!
The Census is used to allocate funding. Our strength comes in numbers. This is the FIRST CENSUS since CROATIAN INDEPENDENCE, and an occasion for Croatian Americans to be counted. The census is confidential, and citizens and non-citizens alike should participate, worry-free.
If you know someone who might need help understanding or filling out the form in English, please help them, or contact us so we can assist.
Croatian Ethnic Institute
email: croetljubo@aol.com
tel: (773) 373-4670
CENSUS LINKS
Popis Pucanstva 2000
Kako ispuniti upitnik
Visit the US Census Bureau
CROATIAN ALMANAC 2000: Outstanding American and Canadian CroatsPrinted in December 1999, the 57th edition of the Croatian Almanac/Hrvatski Kalendar is available in our bookshop. This millenium edition is dedicated to outstanding American and Canadian Croats. Based on extensive research by the CEI, a fine selection of biographies serve to highlight role models for our youth and inspire Croats in North America and abroad.
The purpose of the edition is to point out some of the key figures prominent in the fields of science, religion, sports, business, arts, music, politics, or military service. It offers interesting facts about exceptional Croatian personalities who, through their talent, hard work, and love, contributed to the greatness of America and Canada.
Readers will enjoy many stories, including those of Alaskan Congressman Nick Begich, Mayor of Chicago Michael Bilandic, model farmers Boskovic, Bishop of Rapid City Blase Cupich, linguist-author Vinko Grubisic, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, famous TV host and producer Bill Kurtis, Frank Brozovich, president of the CAA, Bernard Luketich, CFU president, and many more.
Sports legends George Mikan (basketball), Roger Maris (baseball), boxing champion George Cuvalo, and the hockey superstar and Canadian senator Mahovlich are also featured.
Readers will get an analytical glimpse at the life of Ivan Mestrovic, the great sculptor, as well as the rise to success of business inventor Boris Miksic of Cortec, the pioneering march to Alaskan statehood by first Governor Mike Stepovic, the career of Governor of Minnesota Rudy Perpich.
To order: visit our BOOKSHOP
CROATIAN LANGUAGE SUMMER SCHOOL 2000:Perhaps the best way to learn Croatian is to be immersed in the language and culture. Whether you're a complete beginner or would like to fine-tune your grammar and pronunciation, there is a program for you.
In addition to year-long studies, the Croatian Heritage Foundation of Zagreb and the University of Zagreb have developed numerous summer courses for youths and adult learners. Some language programs are in Zagreb, while programs for volunteer reconstruction, culture, and youth workshops for dance and music take place on island Brac, the coastal cities of Split and Zadar, among other locations.
If you're interested in learning more about the wonderful programs these schools offer, please contact Prof. Silvia Letica at the Croatian Heritage Foundation for more information.
Or, if you are interested in contacting a Croatian-American program participant, email Helen Jugovic at helenjugovic@yahoo.com. Click here for her story
Also, HISAK-CSAC offers many foreign language tools, available at the CEI Bookshop.
