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Get Law Degree at MRU & Quick Access to U.S. LL.M

From this fall, the School of American Law, offering the first and only Pre-LL.M study program of its kind in Lithuania, will begin activities at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU). An agreement between MRU‘s Law Faculty and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology has already been signed establishing the School. It allows fast track and direct access to U.S. LL.M with faster completion time

Ukrainian Univ of Banking Delegation Visits MRU June 17th-21st

June 17th-21st, a delegation of lecturers from the University of Banking of the National Bank of Ukraine is visiting MRU. Prof. Yana Malykhina and Prof. Valeriia Podchesova are meeting with MRU's Law Faculty and Economics and Finance Management professors during their visit.

Dignitaries, Ambassadors Attend Opening of Damušis Democracy Studies Center

June 13th, dignitaries, Seimas parliament members and others were on hand for the opening of the Adolfas Damušis Democracy Studies Centre at Mykolas Romeris University. The Centre was established marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of activist, statesman, inventor, professor Adolfas Damušis (1908-2003) whose birthday is June 16th.

Delegation of Academics & Rectors from Moldova at MRU

June 10th-12th, a 16-member delegation of academics and rectors from Moldova are visiting MRU under the TEMPUS project, "Enhancing University Autonomy in Moldova," (EUNIAM).

Univ of Palermo Assoc. Prof. Conducting Research on Online Gambling

June 1st-July 30th, University of Palermo Assoc. Prof. Salvatore Casabona will visit MRU and conduct research on online gambling regulation at MRU's Law Faculty.

NEW: Students Can Open Access MRU e-Books FREE Anytime

MRU has become the first university in Lithuania to offer open access to all books published at MRU's Publishing House at no charge to students. Others have access to read the books online at no charge. "All our books are open access," said MRU Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Prof. Inga Žalėnienė meaning that students who have limited funds, don't need to buy textbooks, but can access and read them for free via the e-books portal.

Vice-Rector Prof. Žalėnienė Met with Volunteer Club Members

May 28th, MRU Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Prof. Inga Žalėnienė met with student volunteers to discuss where they can volunteer their time. Vice-Rector Žalėnienė said the upcoming international conference, "Horizons for Social Sciences and Humanities" held during Lithuania's EU Presidency Sept. 23rd-24th, will draw up to 400 participants from all over the world. It will be a great opportunity for volunteers to greet and meet guests, participate and help make foreign guests feel at home at MRU.

Doctoral Students Participated in Scientists Forum in Baku

May 20th -25th, MRU Law Faculty doctoral students Tomas Ambrasas and Vytautas Šenavičius presented their research and made presentations at the Young Scientist's 1st International Baku Forum. It was organized by the Azerbaijan Youth and Sports Ministry and the Azerbaijan Young Scientists' Association (AYSPMU), in close cooperation with the European Young Researchers and Doctoral Students Council (EURODOC).

MRU Students Heading to South Korea for Summer School

July 7th-28th, MRU Student Representative Body (MRUSA) President law student Lukas Borusevičius, will be traveling to South Korea to attend the "Asian Summer Programme 2013" summer school that will be held on the campus of Dongseo University in Busan. He will be joined by former MRUSA President and MRU law student Andrius Zalitis.

China, Norway, Uganda Reps Meet for LATINA Workshop May 22nd-June 1st

May 22nd-June 1st, representatives from half a dozen countries will be meeting at MRU for seminars and library info workshops, "LATINA - The Post-IT Library." Participants come from not only Belgium, China and Norway, but also Sweden, Spain and Uganda to learn how to effectively adapt new technologies in librarianship, teaching and learning processes.

Alumni Career Day Events Included Discussions, Concerts, Fun

May 17th, MRU Alumni Career Day events were held on campus and packed with events including how to land a job, making contacts at the Contacts' Fair, discussions and concerts with fun in the sun. MRU's "Skalsa" folk dancers performed and the highlight of the evening was a concert by pop star Egidijus Sipavičius.

MRU's Choir Performed in Choir Festival in Finland

May 8th-12th, MRU's Academic Choir participated in the international choir festival in Vaasa, Finland.

Communication University of China Academics Visited MRU May 16th

May 16th, a 5-person delegation from Beijing's Communication University of China (CUC) headed by Prof. Zhengrog Hu, visited MRU, met with the Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Prof. Inga Žalėnienė and discussed ways of cooperation. They toured MRU's campus, and visited the MRU Library. The Chinese delegation was accompanied by Mr. Liu Zengwen, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China for Lithuania and other officials from the Embassy.

Prof. from France Presents Series of Lectures on "European Identity"

May 13th-14th, Prof. Alexandre Met from the Aix-en-Provence Institute of Political Studies (France) presented a series of lectures according to the joint module, "European Identity." This is the last of three lecture series that have been presented in conjunction with the elite Institute of Political Studies in France.

Top Brass, Students, Staff Help Clean MRU Park May 10th

May 10th, despite a sprinkle of showers, MRU Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Prof. Inga Žalėnienė, Vice-Rector for Development Stasys Vaitkevičius, Infrastructure Vice-Rector Vladas Brakauskas, students and staff were out in full force to clean out MRU's park, rake leaves and pick up garbage.

U.S. Federal Judge Amon & U.S. Attorney Silver Lectured at MRU

May 9th, U.S. District Ct Judge Carol Bagley Amon and Daniel Silver from the U.S. Attorney's Office, visited MRU and presented lectures to students. Silver, a graduate of Brown University, is Chief of the National Security and Cybercrime section in the Eastern District of the U.S. Attorney's Office. Judge Amon sits on U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The visit was organized in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania.

Interior Minister Barakauskas Opens Public Safety Forum

May 9th, Minister of the Interior Dailis Alfonsas Barakauskas opened a public safety, police forum, "Investment in Police: Safe Man, Good Management, Great Community." Discussion centered on how to assure citizen safety with limited resources and the view of police officers through the eyes of society and officials.

Great Showing for MRU Team at U.S. Jessup Competition

May 9th, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis met with MRU's Team that had a successful showing, coming in 35th place, in the Philip C. Jessup competition in Washington, D.C. There were more than 600 teams from 90 countries that took part in the competition. MRU's team in the written part of the competition placed 20th, overtaking the Cambridge Univ team, which was 26th. The competition was held March 31st-April 6th in Washington, D.C.

International Staff Exchange Week at MRU May 6th-10th

May 6th-10th, there are 15 staff members from partner universities visiting MRU for the 4th International Staff Exchange Week. Representatives have come from the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Poland.

U.K. Middlesex University Delegation Visit May 8th-9th

May 8th-9th, a delegation of academics from Middlesex University will be visiting MRU. During the 2-day visit they will conduct an institutional evaluation of MRU and external evaluation of 3 Master's Degree and 2 Bachelor's Degree programmes.

Disabled Students Performed at Drum Fest Concert May 6th

May 6th, well-known percussion Prof. Piotr Sutt (Poland) conducted a group of disabled musicians from various Vilnius Day Centers, in concert, as part of the International Drum and Percussion Festival VILNIUS 2013. The event was the first concert held outdoors this year - in the sunshine, in the inner courtyard of Mykolas Romeris University. It was also the first concert of the Festival.

Savoy Univ Academics Discuss Joint Study Pgm April 29th-May 1st

April 29th-May 1st, former Law Faculty Dean Prof. Gilles Paisant from Savoy University and Law Faculty Dean Assoc. Prof. Sébastien Pimont are visiting MRU's Law Faculty to discuss creation of a joint study programme.

MRU Further Cements Academic Ties with India

April 25th, MRU academics further strengthened ties with India and discussed cooperation in the areas of cultural and academic events with the First Secretary Ghotu Ram Meena from the Embassy of India.

MRU's Asian Centre Opened April 23rd

April 23rd, Japan's Ambassador in Lithuania Kazuko Shiraishi and other dignitaries attended the opening ceremony of Mykolas Romeris University's Asian Centre.

MRU Law Prof. Tamošiūnienė Sworn In as Justice of Appeals Court

April 22nd, Law Prof. Egidija Tamošiūnienė was sworn in as a Justice of the Court of Appeal of Lithuania in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė presided over the ceremony and signed a decree regarding Tamošiūnienės appointment. Prof. Tamošiūnienė is Director of MRU Law Faculty's Institute of Civil Justice.

Japanese Professor's Lecture Opened MRU's Asian Centre April 23rd

April 23rd, at the opening of MRU's Asian Centre, Prof. Masayuki Tadokoro from Tokyo's Keio University (see photo) presented a lecture, "Asia Today and Europe." MRU Asian Centre Head Assoc. Prof. Kyoko Koma and Japan's Ambassador residing in Lithuania Kazuko Shiraishi attended the opening.

Prof. Kiškis' Shanghai Letter: Pollution, Hard-Working Students & Learning Chinese

From Feb. 26th, MRU Institute of Communication and Informatics Prof. Mindaugas Kiškis is in Shanghai spending a semester teaching and says students are hard working, diligent and study more than at MRU. Prof. Kiškis is teaching "EU Intellectual Property & Technology Law" at East China Univ of Science and Technology (ECUST).

April Snow Continues to Paint MRU's Campus White

April 10th, (Wednesday), snow fell all morning in Vilnius at Mykolas Romeris University's campus covering paths, sidewalks, byways and benches in the MRU Park white. Snow continued to fall throughout the afternoon, although temperatures hovered around 1+ C. It seems that spring has gone on vacation and sleepy, white winter has returned in full force.

Ukrainian Yaroslav the Wise Law Academy Officials Visit MRU

April 10th, a delegation from Ukraine's National University "Yaroslav the Wise Law Academy of Ukraine" led by Vice-Rector Prof. Jurij Bitiak visited MRU to discuss possibilities for cooperation. National Juridical Academy Vice-President Prof. Aleksandr Petrishin and Labour Law Dept. Prof. Sergei Prilipko were part of the delegation.

MRU's Chaplain Narijauskas Heading to Brazil in July

From the beginning of July, MRU Chaplain Father Povilas Narijauskas is heading to Brazil where he and two MRU students will be attending World Youth Day 2013 events. He will be in Brazil from July 8th-August 3rd. Youth Day events will be held in Rio de Janeiro, but Father Narijauskas said he will be visiting Sao Paulo as well. The newly-elected Pope Francis will be in Brazil at the end of July to meet with young people from throughout the world.

Law Prof. Aurelijus Gutauskas Sworn In as Supreme Ct Justice

March 28th, Law Prof. Aurelijus Gutauskas was sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Lithuania in a ceremony held in the Seimas. Parliament members voted 97-5 to approve his nomination to the Highest Court.

Education Minister Presented ECTS Label Badge to Rector Pumputis

March 27th, Education and Science Minister Prof. Dainius Pavalkis presented the European Commission's ECTS Label badge to MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis in a ceremony that took place at the Seimas during the confererence, "Europe's Citizen." (In PHOTO from left to right: Minister Pavalkis congratulates MRU Rector Prof. A. Pumputis during the ceremony).

Rector Lauds Assoc. Prof. A. Kiškis for Upholding Academic Standards

March 26th, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis met with Law Faculty Dean Prof. Rima Ažubalytė and Criminal Law & Process Institute Assoc. Prof. Alfredas Kiškis. The Rector thanked Assoc. Prof. Kiškis (see photo) for his efforts to weed out unscrupulous students who forego ethics in the name of achieving quick academic results.

In September, School of American Law Starts Up at MRU

From September 1st, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) - in conjunction with the Chicago Kent College of Law, will inaugurate "The School of American Law" at MRU. It will allow MRU students to attend law lectures in 10 different subjects ranging from Commercial Law to Intellectual Property in English. Courses will be taught by American professors and lecturers from the Chicago Kent College of Law.

MRU Law Professors Recommended to Sit on ECHR Bench

March 21st, a working group at the Justice Ministry recommended 3 candidates to the Premier for sitting on the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) bench. Two of the candidates are MRU Law Professors: Ignas Vėgėlė (see photo) and prof. Lyra Jakulevičienė. A total of nine individuals had expressed interest in the ECHR post.

Law Prof. Gutauskas Heading for the Supreme Court Bench

March 21st, Law Prof. Aurelijus Gutauskas, nominated to the Supreme Court of Lithuania, appeared before Seimas parliament members. The Seimas will cast ballots at the end of March to decide whether to approve his candidacy. In May 2013, British textbook publisher Routledge will publish Gutauskas' book, "Organized Crime in Lithuania."

Professors from Portugal & Latvia at MRU Discuss Joint Master's Pgms

March 19th-21st, professors from Portugal's Porto University and Latvia's Rīga Stradiņš University are visiting MRU's Social Policy Faculty to discuss the joint Master's Study programme, "Social Work with Children and Youth." The goal of the visit is to prepare an international project member cooperation plan to implement a joint Master's Study programme and to determine its guidelines.

MRU Rector Presented Annual Report March 7th

March 7th, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis presented the 2012 University annual report to the University Council and Senate. (In PHOTO from left to right standing is former Seimas member and now MRU Council Member Česlovas Juršėnas shaking hands with MRU Law Faculty Prof. Juozas Žilys. Behind Juršėnas is MRU Rector Prof. A. Pumputis.)

Japanese Prof. Uchida Lectured on Business Management March 7th

March 7th, (Thursday), Waseda University Prof. Kaz Uchida (Japan) presented a lecture, "Business Management in Japanese Style" at MRU. Japan's Ambassador in Lithuania Kazuko Shiraishi attended the lecture along with MRU Institute of Humanities Dept. of Applied Languages Assoc. Prof. Kyoko Koma, also from Japan. Prof. Uchida is visiting Lithuania at the behest of the Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Psychology Prof. Žukauskienė Received National Science Prize

March 5th, MRU Psychology Prof. Rita Žukauskienė received the 2012 Lithuanian Science Prize during a ceremony at the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. She was recognized for research dealing with the psychological welfare of Lithuania's children, youth and adults. Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius attended the ceremony and congratulated prof. Žukauskienė. The prize comes with a check totaling about 29,000 Euros.

Ohio State Univ Prof. Lectures on China and Globalization March 4th-13th

March 4th-13th, Ohio State University (U.S.) Prof. Joe Pillota is continuing a series of lectures at MRU on communications, China. Confucius and Globalization. Prof. Pillota, a Communication and Chinese culture specialist is presenting the lectures in English. (In PHOTO: Prof. Pillota - on the right, during a lecture at MRU).

Rector Congratulates Prof. Žukauskienė on National Science Prize Win

March 1st, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis and Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Prof. Inga Žalėnienė officially congratulated Psychology Prof. Rita Žukauskienė (see photo) for winning the 2012 National Science Prize. She received the Prize for her research dealing with the psychological welfare of Lithuania's children, youth and adults.

Law Professors Presented Criminalistics Textbook at Book Fair

Feb. 24th, Law Faculty Prof. Vidmantas Egidijus Kurapka, Prof. Eglė Bilevičiūtė and Assoc. Prof. Snieguolė Matulienė presented their co-authored textbook, "Criminalistics: Theory and Practice" at the Vilnius Book Fair. (In PHOTO from l. to right: Prof. Kurapka, Assoc. Prof. Matulienė and Prof. E. Bilevičiūtė).

First Students' "MRU Nite" - A Resounding Success

Feb. 22nd, 21:00-4:00 a.m., the student-organized "MRU Nite" was a resounding success. Table games, dancing, karaoke and an all-nite cafe serving up brewed coffee, helped keep students fueled up and make new friends, meet fellow students. (In PHOTO: MRU international students participated in the event).

At Vilnius Book Fair Assoc. Prof. Spurga Presented His Monograph

Feb. 21st, the first day of the Vilnius Book Fair, MRU Chancellor Assoc. Prof. Saulius Spurga presented his monograph, "Democratisation and Civil Society in National States and the EU: Democratisation of Central and Eastern Europe." (In PHOTO from left to right: Prof. Rimantas Minkevičius leafs through the newly-published book as Assoc. Prof. Spurga looks on).

U.S. Author Cassedy Presented Book on Holocaust at MRU

Feb. 21st, U.S. author Ellen Cassedy visited MRU and presented her book, "We are Here" (Memories of the Lithuanian Holocaust).

MRU Professors & Academics at Vilnius Book Fair Feb. 21-24th

Feb. 21st-24th, MRU professors and academics will present their books and autograph them at the 14th annual Vilnius Book Fair that is being held at the Vilnius Exhibition and Congress Center, LITEXPO (Laisvės pr. 5). Visit the MRU Stand at the 3rd Exhibition Hall, 3.15.

Lithuania's President Bestows Order of Merit on Law Prof. Žilys

Feb. 16th - on Lithuania's Independence Day, Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė awarded former Constitutional Court Chairman, legal scholar and MRU Law Faculty Prof. Juozas Žilys the Grand Cross of the Order for Merits to Lithuania. (In photo from left to right: Prof. J. Žilys with President D. Grybauskaitė).

European Univ Assn (EUA) Experts Advise MRU & Laud Student Body

Feb. 15th, the head of a delegation of experts of the European University Association (EUA) Institutional Evaluation Programme (IEP) presented their findings. Expert delegation head Prof. Ferdinand Devinsky, the former Rector of Comenius University in Bratislava (see photo), congratulated MRU on its student body, encouraged development of distance education and lifelong learning and urged strengthening of student exchanges - Erasmus.

EUA-IEP Experts at MRU Feb. 13th-15th

Feb. 13th-15th, a delegation of European University Association (EUA) Institutional Evaluation Programme (IEP) experts are visiting MRU. They plan to present their findings on the last day of the visit, Feb. 15th, 10;00 a.m., in I-414 aud., to MRU's academic community. (In PHOTO: Experts hard at work during their visit to MRU in November 2012).

Orientation Week Events Begin for MRU Intl Degree-Seeking Students

Feb. 12th, (Tuesday), 10:00 a.m. in Room II-230 Conference Hall., orientation week events begin for MRU International degree-seeking students. Students will view presentations on Lithuania, MRU and get info on studies. There will be a tour of the Library and MRU's campus. Orientation events continue all week until Friday, Feb. 15th.(In PHOTO: Bachelor's Degree student Laud Sam from Ghana began studies at MRU this spring semester).

Psychology Prof. Rita Žukauskienė Awarded 2012 National Science Prize

Feb. 7th, Lithuania's Academy of Sciences awarded MRU Psychology Prof. Rita Žukauskienė the prestigious 2012 Lithuanian Science Prize for research dealing with the psychological welfare of Lithuania's children, youth and adults. The prize, to be awarded in March, comes with a check totaling Lt 101,400 Lt (about 29,300 Euros.) Congratulations!

TEMPUS Project Partners Met at MRU Feb. 5th-8th

Feb. 5th-8th, Tempus project partners from European Union and Russian institutions of higher education met at MRU to discuss preparation of the project and possibilities of preparing joint programmes. The project partners came to MRU at the behest of MRU's Social Policy Faculty.

MRU Makes Leap in World Univ Internet (Webometrics) Ratings

In the Jan. 2013 rankings of universities worldwide, MRU has made the biggest leap forward among Lithuania's universities coming in at 1915th position of more than 21,000 universities. MRU is 6th in rankings of the 47 Lithuanian universities and colleges, Spain's National Research Council's Cybermetrics Lab, devoted to analysis of Internet and Web contents, reports.

White Winter Snow Blankets MRU's Campus

Feb. 3rd, winter snow blanketed the campus of Mykolas Romeris University making for a picture perfect scene. The snow in MRU's park was ankle high covering all the benches. Trees drooped from the weight of the snow on their branches.

Graduation Ceremonies at MRU's Law Faculty Held Feb. 1st

February 1st, there were 285 Law Faculty graduates that were awarded diplomas during graduation ceremonies. The figure includes 119 Bachelor's Degree diplomas as well as one Leader diploma awarded to Biolaw Graduate student Lina Svidinskaitė for her great marks (in photo first on the left). An additional 12 students from the joint EU Law and Governance Master's Degree programme received diplomas from both MRU and France's Montesquieu University - Bordeaux IV. (In PHOTO from left to right: Svidinskaitė with classmates Ema and Julija).

Introductory Week Events for Intl Students Jan. 29th-Feb. 2nd

Jan. 29th-Feb. 2nd, introductory week events for international exchange students are being held on MRU's campus as well over 130 students gathered to begin the new spring semester. Students are getting acquainted with MRU's campus, settling in the dorms and visiting the castle town of Trakai and the resort town of Druskininkai.

Master's Degree Grads - Including Diligent Nigerian Awarded Diplomas Jan. 30th

Jan. 30th, Nigerian Odigie Ulinfun was awarded a Master's Degree dipoma after completing MRU's e-Business Management programme. He was one of 86 Master's Degree students that received diplomas. Another international student, Shabnam Gahramanova from Azerbaijan, received her diploma after completing the Welfare Sociology programme. (in PHOTO Odigie, during graduation ceremonies with Dean Prof. L. Dromantienė.)

MRU Law Lecturer Ališauskas Added to WTO's List of Possible Arbitrators

January 28th, the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Dispute Resolution Council added MRU Lecturer Raimondas Ališauskas to a list of possible WTO arbitrators.

Law Graduate from Slovakia Heading to Brussels for EU Job

February 1st, MRU Law graduate student Juraj Kunak from Slovakia, fluent in Lithuanian, will graduate with a Master's Degree in European Union Law and Governance. A former MRU Erasmus student, he was so impressed with studies here, he decided to enter the joint Master's Degree programme that is implemented by France's Montesquieu University - Bordeaux IV and the Law Faculty of MRU. Studies were conducted in English.

Study Abroad, Stay in Lithuania & Get Double Degree at New BM School

From the fall, the new joint Middlesex University and Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Business and Media School (BMS) will begin operating. Students will study in English with academics from the U.K. at MRU. Bachelor's Degree programmes in Financial Economics and Business Informatics will be offered along with 3 Master's Degree programmes.

Law Prof. Dambrauskaitė Gets Green Light for EU Court

Jan. 29th, Lithuania's government approved the proposal of Justice Minister Juozas Bernatonis to appoint MRU Law Prof. Asta Dambrauskaitė to to the General Court (EGC) of the European Union for a 6-year term. She is a professor in MRU Law Faculty's Department of Civil and Commercial Law.

Record Crop of Erasmus Students Begins Spring Semester

Jan. 28th, 136 Erasmus international students from 18 countries will begin studies at MRU during the spring semester, marking a new record at the University. Introductory Week events began on Tuesday, Jan. 29th, 2013. Welcome to all!

MRU's Assoc. Prof. Vasarienė Appointed to Supreme Court

Jan. 17th, Lithuania's Seimas overwhelmingly approved the candidacy of MRU Law Faculty Assoc. Prof. Dalia Vasarienė to the Supreme Court of Lithuania. Seimas, taking into account the Decree of President Dalia Grybauskaitė voted 90-9 for her appointment to the Supreme Court.

Mobile Application Builder "APP Camp" and MRU Join Hands

January 16th, mobile application creator "APP CAMP" director Tomas Martūnas and MRU's Social Policy Faculty Dean Prof. Leta Dromantienė signed a cooperation agreement allowing for conducting of joint research and implementing study programmes. (In PHOTO from left to right: T. Martūnas, Dean L. Dromantienė and MRU Assoc. Prof. Tadas Limba during the signing ceremony.)

Group of Experts from Germany's AHPGS Agency Visited Jan. 14-15th

Jan. 14-15th, experts from the German Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS) visited MRU to evaluate 13 study programmes. They met with representatives of several MRU Faculties including: Law, Economics & Finance Management, Public Security, Social Policy and Politics & Management. The AHPGS Agency is responsible for accrediting programmes at private and state higher education institutions.

Korea's Dongseo University Delegation Visits MRU Jan. 14-17th

Jan. 14th-17th, a delegation from South Korea's Dongseo University (DSU) is visiting Mykolas Romeris University. DSU Business - Academic Cooperation Development Head Prof. Kyoing Ho Hahn and Digital Program Dept. representative Prof. Eel Jin Chae will discuss cooperation with MRU officials. (In PHOTO: MRU Institute for Communication & Informatics Director and Electronic Business Assoc. Prof. Tadas Limba - in center- is flanked by representatives from Korea's DSU during a tour of MRU Jan. 14th.)

Education Minister Pavalkis Opens Pupils' Winter Forum Event at MRU

January 4th, (Friday), Education & Science Minister Dainius Pavalkis (see photo) told several hundred pupils not to admire foreign countries so much and if they decide to study abroad, they should return to Lithuania. The Minister made opening remarks at the Pupils' Winter Forum 2013 event being held on campus Jan. 4th-6th. Pupils from 35 different municipalities are participating in the annual event to discuss, "What Should a Pupils' Rep Know?"

U.S. Painter Stankūnė's Art Goes On Display at Library

January 3rd, a series of paintings, "Potpourri of Melodies," by U.S. painter Magdalena Birutė Stankūnė, were placed on display in MRU's Library's lower level near the Circulation desk. Stankūnė, who turns 88 years old on January 5th, is a well-known emigre painter and donated the 6 paintings last year to the University, where they have become part of MRU's permanent art collection.

Announcements

U.S. Professors from Ohio, Miami at MRU June 18th for Roundtable Discussion

June 18th, professors from U.S. universities in Ohio, Miami, Oklahoma and Buffalo were at MRU to participate in a roundtable discussion, "Intercultural Social Communication."

Graduation Ceremonies at MRU June 19th-28th

June 19th-28th, graduation ceremonies will be held at Mykolas Romeris University for graduates of Bachelor's and Master's Degree programmes.

Designer Baradinskienė Exhibit "Between the Clouds" Opens at Library

June 6th, designer Rasa Baradinskienė opened her playful, unique accessories exhibition, "Between the Clouds" in the lower level lobby of MRU's Library. Accessories - necklaces, chains, ornaments are all on dispay. The designer puts lots of positive energy in her signature works of art, many which feature individuals joining hands as if to embark on a journey.

Young Researchers Invited to Apply for Postdoc Grants

Mykolas Romeris University is inviting young researchers to apply for postdoctoral fellowship grants. The grants include: full-time postion of postdoctoral fellow at MRU's Research Centre, funds to cover national/international internships, expenses for office supplies and necessities and salary for scientific supervisor.

"No Smoking Day" Marked at MRU May 31st

May 31st, "No Smoking Day" was marked at MRU with free posters, stickers, info packets and chewing gum for students and staff who ran into Marketing Office managers distributing the free flyers and gum on campus.

Registration Now Open for Intl Human Rights Summer School at MRU

Students are invited to register for the upcoming International Human Rights Summer School that will be held July 15th-23rd, 2013 at Mykolas Romeris University. All Law Bachelor's Degree II-IV year students and 1st-year Master's Degree Law students are invited to take part in the selection process.

Actor Bialobžeskis Recited Poetry at MRU May 22nd

May 22nd, in MRU's first floor Rotunda Hall, actor Andrius Bialobžeskis recited the poetry of Vytautas Mačernis and Sigitas Geda.

Erasmus Theater Presents BBC Comedy, "Black Adder" May 22nd

May 22nd, 14:40 hrs., in I-201 room, the MRU Erasmus Theater Team presents the reenactment of Blackadder, the classic BBC comedy. The play is set in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603), and features the principal character, Edmund, Lord Blackadder, as a Tudor courtier attempting to win the favour of the Queen while avoiding the fate that befell many of her suitors. Come and see it for yourself!

Photo Exhibit Opens to Mark Birthday of Prof. M. Romeris

May 17th, marking the birthday of Professor, Judge and Constitutional law scholar Mykolas Romeris, a black-and-white photo exhibit opened at Mykolas Romeris University's first floor Rotunda Exhibition Hall area.

Photos from Paris, Panama, Nicaragua on Display in New Library Exhibit

From May 10th, the MRU Library has begun to exhibit the works of photographers belonging the Union of Lithuanian Art Photographers taken in places as varied as Panama, Paris and Nicaragua. The exhibit titled, "Lithuania's Photography: Yesterday and Today" is on display in the lower level lobby of the Library. One of the more interesting photos is that of Lithuanian sculptor Antanas Mončys sitting in a Paris cafe in 1987. He was photographed by Antanas Sutkus.

Singer Egidijus Sipavičius Concert Headlines MRU Alumni Career Day

May 17th, 17:30-19:00 hrs., in MRU's inner courtyard, pop singer Egidijus Sipavičius will cap off MRU Alumni Career Day with a concert especially for students and MRU Alumni. Refreshments, hot dogs and sushi will be served to concert-goers. All invited.

Law Students Invited to Summer School in Ukraine July 27th-Aug. 4th

July 27th-Aug. 4th, students are invited to attend an international summer school, "Public Administration and the Rule of Law in the Context of EU Enlargement" that will be held at the Taras Ševčenko National University of Kyiv. Organizers pay food, accomodation expenses. Open to Master's Degree, doctoral students and Bachelor's Degree students with knowledge of administrative and constitutional law. June 1st is the deadline to apply.

Intl Drum & Percussion Fest Concert at MRU May 6th

May 6th, Monday, 11:00 a.m., in the inner courtyard of MRU, well-known percussion Prof. Piotr Sutt (Poland) will conduct a group of disabled musicians from various Vilnius Day Centers, in concert, as part of the International Drum and Percussion Festival VILNIUS 2013. The percussion ensemble, "Vilniaus mušamieji" will also perform.

MRU & Library Closed May 1st

May 1st, commemorating International Workers Day (May Day), MRU and the Library was closed. April 30th, (Tuesday), the Library was open only until 19:00 hrs. and closed all night. On May 1st, the Library was closed all day, but open at 20:15 hrs. for night Owl hours.

MRU's Choir & Vaasa Univ Choir Concert April 20th

April 20th, 13:00 hrs., MRU's Choir and the Vaasa University Choir (Finland) will appear in concert at the Vilnius Applied Art Museum (Taikomosios dailės muziejus, Arsenalo g. 3A, VIlnius). They will perform the works of composers from Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Lithuania and others. All invited to attend.

Polish Lecturer Discussed Nobel Prize Winning Author Tagore April 9th

April 9th, Cracow Jagielonian University lecturer, contemporary Indian literature researcher & translator Renata Czekalska presented a lecture on Nobel Prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore. Her lecture, "Tagore's Poetry Interaction with Polish Culture" was presented in English.

Pliavgo's "Summertime" Aria Outstanding at "Sugrįžimai" Concert

April 9th, soprano Ilona Pliavgo performed an outstanding rendition of "Summertime" from George Gershwin's opera, "Porgy and Bess" at a concert held at MRU. It was part of the XV "Sugrįžimai" Musical Festival held on campus. She was accompanied by Gražina Zalatorienė on the grand piano. In addition, violinist Ieva Pranskutė (Lithuania/Austria) performed along with Marta Grigaliūnaitė on the grand piano (Lithuania/Great Britain).

Ambassadors Lectured at MRU on "Elysee Treaty" April 8th

April 8th, Ambassador of the French Republic in Lithuania Maryse Eveline Berniau and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lithuania Matthias Heinrich Mulmenstadt visited MRU and presented lectures in English. They discussed, "50 years of the Elysee Treaty." The event marked Europe Day as well as allowed for exchange of opinions about the EU's political and economic perspectives.

Library Opens Book Exhibit Marking 100th Birthday of Author, Journalist Bražėnas

April 4th, MRU's Library opened a book exhibit dedicated to commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of author, journalist, lecturer Vilius Bražėnas, who was born on April 6th, 1913. He passed away in 2010. The book exhibit is on display in the Library's exhibit stand near the Longish Reading Room.

Study at New UK Middlesex/MRU Business and Media School

The new school is a partnership with U.K. London-based Middlesex University and will allow students to study in English at MRU with British academics and get a double degree. Bachelor's Degree programmes in Financial Economics and Business Informatics will be offered along with 3 Master's Degree programmes.

Easter Greetings from MRU's Rector & Student Body President

March 28th, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis (on the right) met with the newly-elected Student Representative Body (MRUSA) President Lukas Borusevičius (on the left). Both of them wished MRU students, academics, professors, and lecturers a happy Easter.

Lecture on EU-Lithuania's Cooperation in Energy Sector - March 28th

March 28th, 18:00 hrs., in MRU's I-414 aud., there will be a lecture on the EU 3rd Energy Packet and its Implementation in Lithuania as well as EU and Lithuania's institutional cooperation in the energy sector. National Control Commission for Prices and Energy member Vygantas Vaitkus will present the lecture. All invited to attend the lecture.

The e-Money System MokiPay Kicks Off at MRU in May

In May, the electronic payment system MokiPay is set to be fully implemented at MRU's campus. That means students and staff wishing to dine in the cafeteria, grab a bite in the Library cafe or pay any Library fees will only be able to do so using a newly-issued Student ID card or MokiPay card, normally attached to a mobil phone (Omnitel or Bitė). It will be an historic moment as cash becomes a thing of the past on campus.

Norway's Finance Expert Stig Myrseth Lecture - "Stock Picking" March 25th

March 25th, 18:30 hrs., in MRU's I-414 aud., Norway's best investor Stig Myrseth will present a lecture, "Stock Picking" at MRU. He is one of the most recognized Norwegian finance experts who in 2010/2011 was selected by Norway's finance daily, "Finansavisen" as the best investment portfolio manager in Norway. He is at MRU at the behest of the MRU Investment Club. All invited.

Kazėnas' Abstract Photographics Exhibit Opened March 26th

March 26th, the colourful photographics exhibit of Zinas Kazėnas opened in MRU's 1st floor Rotonda Hall lobby. Commenting on the Kazėnas exhibit, art critic Eglė Jaškūnienė said that everyone that has come into contact with photography, knows the unexpected effects produced during the printing or even the photography process. However, it is not everyone that sees the creative potential of such work. Kazėnas has managed to see, record and present it, and tap into the beauty of the process. Come view the exhibit.

Law Prof. Žilinskas Presented His Book "Children of the KGB"

March 21st, MRU Law Prof. and best-selling author Justinas Žilinskas presented his latest literary creation, "Children of the KGB" to members of the academic community. Writer Ugnė Barauskaitė moderated the event.

French Prof. Lectures - Fed Monetary Policy March 20th-21st

March 20th-21st, French Sciences Po Lyon Institute of Political Studies Prof. Antoine Parent will lecture in English on Fed Monetary Policy. He is lecturing at MRU under the auspices of the Erasmus Lecturers Exchange programme.

Discussion on Dual Citizenship Held March 20th

March 20th, there was a discussion held on "The Institute of Dual Citizenship in Lithuania: Visions, Challenges, Perspectives." MRU academics and Migration Dept. representatives participated. It was organized by Lithuania's Lawyer's Association's Young Lawyer's unit.

Architect & Painter Purys Opens Watercolour Exhibit in MRU's Library

March 19th, architect and painter Albinas Purys opened his watercolour exhibition in the lobby of MRU's Library. Purys' paintings depict landscapes, seaside scenes, the Vilnius old quarter with a scene from Skapo gatve as well as a colourful depiction of a castle (see photo). All invited to come view the exhibition.

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Seimas Chairman Sends Greetings for Independence Day

On the occasion of restoration of Lithuania's independence (March 11th), Seimas Parliament Chairman Vydas Gedvilas sends his greetings to Mykolas Romeris University students and lecturers and the entire academic community.

U.S. Prof. Lectures on China, Confucius, Globalization Begin Feb. 26th

Feb. 26th-March 13th, Ohio State University (U.S.) Prof. Joe Pillota will present a series of lectures at MRU on communications, China. Confucius and Globalization. Prof. Pillota, a Communication and Chinese culture specialist will present the lectures in English.

U.S. Lawyer from Santa Clara Univ Lectured at MRU Feb. 19th, 21st

Feb. 18-22nd, U.S. lawyer Elizabeth E. Powers from Santa Clara University visited MRU and presented a series of lectures. Her lecture topic was "Overview and Comparison of Private International Law in the EU and U.S."

Lithuania's President Grybauskaitė Sends Greetings for Independence Day

Commemorating the Day of restoration of Lithuania's Independence Day (Feb. 16th), Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė sent greetings to MRU's students and lecturers.

Visit MRU at the Studies Fair Feb. 7th-9th

Feb. 7th-9th, visit the MRU stand at the Studies Fair, "Studijos 2013" which will be held in the Vilnius "Litexpo" Exhibition Hall, (Laisvės pr. 5). The Fair will be open Thursday, Feb. 7th and Friday, Feb. 8th from 10:00-17:00 hrs., and on Feb. 9th from 10:00-16:00 hrs. (In PHOTO from left to right: MRU's international students man the MRU stand - Master's Degree student Keisha LaRaine Ingram from Jamaica; Bachelor's Degree student Seda Kesriklioglu from Turkey, and Bachelor's Degree student Omonike Rotimi from Nigeria.)

Feb. 15th, 12-noon, is the deadline to sign up for Hindi language courses which will be offered for free at MRU. Courses will be conducted in English. Those who attend courses, will receive a certificate attesting to their level of proficiency. Sign up by writing: inter@mruni.eu

Taste Food From Around the Globe at MRU Intl Dinner - Feb. 8th

February 8th, (Friday), 17:30 hrs., in MRU's first floor cafeteria, international students will present dishes from their home countries for fellow students. The event is very popular and brings together MRU's international and Erasmus exchange students for an evening of culinary delights. (In PHOTO in white is MRU graduate Karlo Tchanturia (class of 2012) from Georgia, a great cook known for his tasty šašlik, with a fellow Georgian student at MRU's international dinner in years past).

February 15th, 12-noon, is the deadline to sign up for free beginner's Korean language courses (32 hours). Courses will be conducted in English. Those who complete the course, will receive a certificate indicating the level of proficiency. The maximum group size is 15 students.

Turkish Language and Culture Day at MRU Feb. 5th

Feb. 5th, (Tuesday), Turkish Language and Culture Day events were held. It was an opportunity to taste Turkish sweets such as "Turkish delight," try Turkish tea and learn more about Turkey's culture and its language. Students are invited to consider taking Turkish language courses at MRU.

Lithuania's University Rectors Met at MRU Feb. 1st

February 1st, the University Rectors' Conference Meeting was held at Mykolas Romeris University's campus. Education and Science Minister Dainius Pavalkis attended the event along with Seimas Education, Science and Culture Committee member Vytautas Juozapaitis.

Sąjūdis Photographer Kazėnas' Photo Exhibit Opened Jan. 10th

Jan. 10th, a photo exhibition, featuring the photographs of Sąjudis photographer Zinas Kazėnas, 76, opened in the 1st floor Rotunda Hall foyer. (In PHOTO: one of Kazėnas' photos that is featured in the exhibition).

Landsbergis Jr. Marked Freedom Fighters Day at MRU Jan. 10th

January 10th, (Thursday), poet, author, film critic Vytautas V. Landsbergis (in photo on the left) attended an event at MRU marking Freedom Fighters Day.

Application Deadline for Joint Intl PhD in Law, Science, Technology - Feb. 1st

February 1st is the deadline to apply for the Joint International Doctoral Degree, "Law, Science & Technology," which is an interdisciplinary doctorate designed to address challenges in legal, socio-ethical and technical areas arising from newly-emerging technologies. More information at: http://www.last-jd.eu/

Mykolas Romeris University's Most Recent Cooperation Agreements

MRU & Korea's Dongseo Univ Agree on Digital Contents Joint Bachelor's Degree

May 22nd, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea's Dongseo University President Jekuk Chang and Užupis Creative Cluster President Vytautas Ratkevičius. The agreement paves the way for establishing a Bachelor's Degree study programme with joint diploma in the area of digital contents.

MRU Signed Cooperation Agreement with Vilnius College

May 6th, Mykolas Romeris University Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis signed a cooperation agreement with Vilnius College Director Assoc. Prof. Gintautas Bražiūnas for cooperating in faculty, researchers', student joint research as well as helping educate and prepare specialists in various areas.

Social Policy Faculty Dean Signs Agreement with Business Newspaper "Verslo Žinios"

April 11th, MRU Social Policy Faculty Dean Prof. Leta Dromantienė signed a cooperation agreement with "Verslo Žinios" director Ugnius Jankauskas.

Social Policy Faculty Dean Dromantienė Signed Agreement with "Verslo Žinios"

April 11th, Social Policy Faculty Dean Prof. Leta Dromantienė signed a cooperation agreement with UAB „Verslo Žinios“ Director Ugnis Jankauskas. Both sides pledged to work together on joint research as well as preparing international and national projects and implementing education and study programmes in various areas.

In the News

Law Faculty Assoc. Prof. Usonis Discusses Youth Employment

May 30th, MRU Law Faculty Assoc. Prof. Justinas Usonis participated in a discussion on youth employment, during the summer, on the "Laisvoji Banga" radio programme, "Morning Theme." Usonis, an attorney, discussed the ways it is possible for 14-18 year-olds to gain employment in Lithuania and the documents needed.

Student & Rower Griškonis Preparing for Rio's Olympics, Trains 3 x a Day

May 25th, the daily newspaper, "Lietuvos Rytas" published an interview with MRU Master's Degree student and champion rower Mindaugas Griškonis. He discusses his training, desire to take part in next upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and how he will encourage his children to engage in sports.

MRU Lecturer Medalinskas Discusses Politics, Energy Issues

May 13th, MRU Lecturer Alvydas Medalinskas participated in a roundtable discussion on the "Žinių radijas" radio programme's "Events & Commentary" (Įvykiai ir komentarai). The discussion centered on energy issues, the building of a nuclear plant in Lithuania, political issues. Medalinskas is a lecturer in the Faculty of Politics and Management's Institute of Political Sciences.

MRU Grad Student from Jamaica Despite Cold, Loves Lithuania

April 29th, the onlilne daily news portal 15min.lt published an interview with MRU graduate student Keisha LaRaine Ingram from Jamaica. She says that she was told about the bitter cold weather in Lithuania, but survived the winter and despite all has fallen in love with Lithuania. She also praised MRU professors saying that they know how to present information so that everyone will understand, despite cultural differences.

MRU Chancellor Assoc. Prof. Spurga Discusses Current Events, Nuclear Power

April 29th, MRU Chancellor Assoc. Prof. Saulius Spurga was one of the participants at a roundtable discussion on the "Žinių radijas" programme, "Įvykiai ir komentarai" (Events and Commentary). Participants discussed politics, energy, whether Lithuania needs to build a new nuclear plant and the disappearance of Seimas parliament member Neringa Venckienė. Spurga is an Assoc. Prof. in MRU's Faculty of Politics and Management's Institute of Political Sciences.

Assoc. Prof. Diržytė Discussed Suicide & Death of Actor

April 23rd, psychologist, MRU Assoc. Prof. Aistė Diržytė appeared on the late nite "Lietuvos Rytas" TV programme, "Nuoga Tiesa" (The Naked Truth). She discussed suicide and the death of the famous Lithuanian actor Vytautas Šapranauskas who committed suicide April 18th, 2013. Diržytė is an Assoc. Prof. in the Social Policy Faculty's Institute of Psychology.

Assoc. Prof. Dumbliauskas Discussed Presidential Elections & Week's Events

April 22nd, MRU's Assoc. Prof. Vytautas Dumbliauskas appeared on the "Žinių radijas" programme, "Įvykiai ir komentarai" (Events & Commentary) where he discussed the past week's events along with the upcoming presidential elections. Dumbliauskas is an Assoc. Prof. in MRU's Faculty of Politics & Management, Institute of Political Sciences.

Despite Tensions in Korean Peninsula, MRU Student Is Staying Put at DSU in Busan

April 15th, the online daily news site 15min.lt, published an interview with MRU student Jolita Pundzaitė, an exchange student in Korea studying at Dongseo University (DSU) in Busan, the 2nd largest city in South Korea.

Law Prof. Gutauskas Interviewed by Denmark's Ekstra Bladet

During March 2013, MRU's Law Faculty Prof. Aurelijus Gutauskas was interviewed by a journalist from the Danish tabloid newspaper, "Ekstra Bladet" on organized Lithuanian crime gangs operating in Denmark. Prof. Gutauskas is a member of MRU's Law Faculty's Institute of Criminal Law and Process.

"VEIDAS" Says MRU Among Top 3 Universities in Lithuania

March 18th, the weekly news magazine "Veidas" in its article, "Which Universities are the Best?" rated Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) among the top 3 universities in Lithuania in 2012. Of 19 universities surveyed, MRU came in third. More information (in Lithuanian) here: http://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/education/paskelbti-universitetu-reitingu-pirmunai.d?id=60926261

Biolaw Prof. Narbekovas: Limits on Human Life are Clear

Feb. 10th, the online news website www.lrt.lt published an interview with MRU Law Faculty Prof. Andrius Narbekovas on bioethics and human life. Narbekovas, a Catholic priest and a former surgeon, is a professor in MRU Law Faculty's Dept. of BIolaw.

MRU Assoc. Prof. Dumbliauskas On the Influence of Premier Butkevičius

Feb. 6th, the daily online news site, www.DELFI.lt, published an article on the influence of Lithuania's Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius. The article quotes MRU Assoc. Prof. Vytautas Dumbliauskas who says that the prime minister's influence is recognized not only by the public-at-large, but also by constitutional legal scholars and political scientists.

Slovak Graduate: Lots of Opportunities to Study Free in Lithuania

February 2nd, the Lithuanian daily newspaper, "Lietuvos Rytas" devoted a whole page to an interview with MRU Law Faculty graduate Juraj Kunak from Bratislava, Slovakia. He graduated with a Master's Degree Feb. 1st after completing the "EU Law and Governance" programme. This joint degree programme, implemented by France's Montesquieu University - Bordeaux IV and the Law Faculty of MRU, is conducted in English.

Law Grad from Slovakia Recommends MRU to All Who Have a Dream

The February 2nd "Studies 2013" supplement in the daily, „Lietuvos Žinios,“ features an interview with MRU Vice-Rector for Education Assoc. Prof. Giedrius Viliunas and MRU Master‘s Degree "EU Law and Governance" programme graduate Juraj Kunak (see photo) from Slovakia. The law programme graduate says studies at MRU helped him land a job in the European Commission in Brussels. Kunak is fluent in not only English, but also Arabic and Lithuanian.

Study Abroad - at MRU's New Business & Media School

Jan. 31st, the "Vilniaus Diena" weekly newspaper's "Kur Studijuoti?" (Where to Study) magazine published an interview with MRU Prof. Aelita Skaržauskienė, the future head of the "Business and Media School" (BMS) at MRU. The new school is a partnership with U.K. London-based Middlesex University and will allow students to study in English at MRU with British academics and get a double degree.

MRU Lecturer Kazarinas Discusses Seimas & Parliamentary Elections

Jan. 28th, MRU Communication & Informatics Institute Lecturer Mykolas Okulič Kazarinas participated in a discussion on the "Radijas Laisvoji Banga" radio programme, "Visraktis" moderated by Audrys Antanaitis. He talked about the Seimas and parliamentary elections. Kazarinas is a lecturer in MRU Social Policy Faculty's Communication and Informatics Institute.

Law Prof. Kiškis Discusses Protection of Personal Data & ID Cards

Jan. 16th, MRU Law Faculty Prof. Mindaugas Kiškis discussed protection of personal information and Identity cards on the Lithuanian Radio programme, "Aktualijų studija" (News & Events) moderated by Vytautas Kvietkauskas. Kiškis is a practicing attorney and Professor of Law in MRU's Department of Electronic Business.

MRU Law Faculty Prof. Žilinskas Calls for Referendum on Dual Citizenship

Jan. 8th, the internet daily website DELFI.lt interviewed MRU Law Faculty Prof. Justinas Žilinskas (see photo) on dual citizenship. Prof. Žilinskas says a referendum is necessary on the matter. "We really need a discussion on this," he said.

Jamaican Student Getting Accustomed to Quiet & Snow in Vilnius

January 5th, the daily Lithuanian newspaper, "Lietuvos Rytas" published a full-page interview with MRU Master's Degree student Keisha Ingram from Jamaica, who noted that the snow in Vilnius is whiter and cleaner than that in the U.S. or U.K. Her first impression of Vilnius was of a city full of history and culture, where fellow travelers on a bus don't converse and there is no loud music blaring from passing cars.

Law Prof. Vaišvila Discusses What Lithuania's Legal System Lacks

January 5th, the daily newspaper "Respublika" interviewed MRU Law Faculty Prof. Alfonsas Vaišvila about the state of Lithuania's legal system. Prof. Vaišvila said the system has "serious problems."

Rector Prof. Pumputis: Results of Lack of Education Appear in 15-20 Years

January 2nd, the weekly news magazine "Veidas" published an article on higher education in which MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis (see photo) is quoted on the need for Lithuania to have more university graduates. In Lithuania every 5th person is a graduate of a university and after 7 years, the number should reach 40%.

MRU’s International Students

MRU Erasmus Student From Denmark At Home in Vilnius

From Mozambique to Copenhagen and beyond, globetrotting MRU Erasmus student Augustina Leonaitė just can't stay put in one place. The 22-year-old polyglot is an undergraduate student in Denmark's Roskilde University (RUC), just outside of Copenhagen. Having been away from Lithuania for 4 years, she decided to spend an Erasmus semester studying at MRU in her home town of Vilnius.

Greek Student With Passion for Theater, Loves to Make People Laugh

Greek student Stefanos Antypas, now at MRU, was a stand-up comedian back in his home country. Now the 23-year-old computer science student, at the Technological Education Institute of Athens, is undertaking a 6-month internship at MRU's Institute of Communications and Informatics. He is also directing and acting in the Erasmus Theater-staged BBC comedy, the Blackadder, which premieres at MRU May 22nd.

Armenian Student: MRU Dual Master's Degree Valuable Learning Experience

MRU student Vazgen Ghazaryan from Armenia, who defends his thesis this month, said the dual Master's Electronic Business Management program "was a most valuable learning experience" and helped him develop professional skills. Ghazaryan is completing a dual Master's in collaboration with Eurasia International University (EIU). His thesis, "Cloud Computing Development in Armenia," will be defended via video-conferencing, the first time a student will do so by long distance.

Grad Student from Brazil to Pursue PhD Studies at MRU

MRU graduate Vladas Bartochevis from Sao Paulo, Brazil learned Lithuanian to pursue studies in Vilnius. This month will be 9 years that he first arrived on Lithuanian soil. Armed with a Master's Degree in Sociology from MRU (graduated in Jan. 2013), he now plans to continue his studies and pursue his PhD at MRU in the fall.

Conferences, Seminars, Lectures

Conference: Fire Effects on Soil Properties July 2nd-5th

July 2nd-5th, 2013, the 4th International Meeting of Fire Effects on Soil Properties (FESP) will be held on the campus of MRU. The University's Faculty of Politics' Department of Environmental Policy is organizing the event, which aims to bring together fire and soil researchers from throughout the world.

Conference To Highlight Problems of Arabs, Nigerians Adapting to Lithuanian Life

June 20th, 10:00 a.m., in II-230 aud., a conference highlighting the problems of third country nationals adapting to living in Lithuania will be held titled, "Volunteering and Mentoring in the Context of Cultural Cooperation." The Arab Lithuanian Community President Ehab Hussein Abdou El Ghandour Zaher will discuss, "Hardships of Life in Lithuania and Strategies to Overcome." All invited.

Conference: Challenges of Globalization for Criminal Justice - June 28th

June 28th, 10:00 a.m., in I-414 aud., a scientific conference, "Challenges of Globalization for Criminal Justice" will be held on campus. It is organized by MRU's Law Faculty in conjunction with the Law Faculties of Vilnius University (VU) and Vytautas Magnus University.

MRU Vice-Rector Žalėnienė: We Need to Join Forces to Fight Plagiarism

June 5th, MRU Vice-Rector Prof. Inga Žalėnienė opened the international 2-day „Social Transformations in Contemporary Society 2013” conference saying academics and higher education institutions have to join forces for solutions to fight plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

Conference: Horizons for Social Sciences & Humanities - Sept. 23-24th

Sept. 23rd-24th, during Lithuania's EU Presidency, Mykolas Romeris University is organising the international conference, "Horizons for Social Sciences and Humanities“. More info: http://horizons.mruni.eu/

Seminar: Bankruptcy of Individuals: What's Next? - May 16th

May 16th, there was a seminar, "Bankruptcy of Individuals: Problem Resolved, What's Next?" held on campus. MRU Law Faculty lecturer attorney Darius Bolzanas and bailiff Arminas Naujokaitis participated.

Conference: Psychological Well-Being in Context of Transformations May 16th-17th

May 16-17th, (I-230 aud.), 10 a.m., the international conference, "Psychological Well-Being Features in the Context of Socio-Economic Transformations," will take place on MRU's campus. All invited.

Kingston Univ Prof. Lectured on Work, New Ways of Working

May 13th, U.K. Kingston University (London) Prof. Peter Totterdill presented an interactive seminar/lecture, "If It Works, Why Isn't Everybody Doing It?" Prof. Totterdill discussed workplace innovation and initiatives of the European Commission. He is the Joint Chief Exec of the U.K. Work Organisation Network (UKWON).

Seminar: Bankruptcy Trends in Lithuania Held May 10th

May 10th, the seminar, "Fraudulent Bankruptcy Trends in Lithuania: Typology, Responsibility, Consequences," was held at MRU. Lithuania Court of Appeals Justice MRU Law Prof. Rimvydas Norkus and former Justice Minister, now Seimas member Remigijus Šimašius made introductory remarks.

Hungarian Univ Prof. Kovách Lectures on Projects, EU Policy & Poverty May 6, 8th

May 6th and May 8th, Debrecen University Sociology Prof. Imre Kovách will present a series of lectures at MRU in English including one on "Poverty in Contemporary Hungarian Society." All invited.

Journalist Tapinas Discussed Social Networks at "Future Business" Conference

April 30th, the 4th annual conference, "Future Businesses" (Ateities Verslas) was held at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU). One of the speakers, journalist Andrius Tapinas (in photo) spoke about Social Networks.

Goldsmiths Univ of London Lecturer: India, the Global & Vernacular April 29th

April 29th, Goldsmiths University of London Lecturer Dr. Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay present a lecture, "A Thousand Subaltern Globalizations: India, the Global and the Vernacular" at Mykolas Romeris University.

Conference: Values in Philosophy & Philosophy in Values - April 26th

April 26th, MRU's Institute of Humanities Philosophy Department organized a conference, "Values in Philosophy and Philosophy in Values." Institute of Humanities Assoc. Prof. Robertas Jurgaitis gave the welcome address.

Westminster Univ Academic Lecture: UK Constitution in Action - April 24th

April 24th, (Wednesday), 18:00-19:30 hrs., in II-137 aud., U.K. University of Westminster Law Lecturer Dr. Paresh Kathrani will present a lecture in English, "The U.K. Constitution in Action: Judicial Review and Human Rights Act Claims." All invited.

Bergen Univ. Prof. to Lecture on Simulation Modeling with System Dynamics

April 16th (Tuesday), 18:00 hrs. in I-414 aud., Norway's Bergen University Assoc. Prof. David Wheat will present a lecture, "Simulation Modeling with System Dynamics: Analysis and Policy Design." The lecture will be conducted in English. The event is organized by MRU's Politics and Management Faculty.
For more info contact: Prof. Birutė Mikulskienė (birute.mikulskiene@mruni.eu).

French Lecturers Conduct Language Training for Freshmen April 15th-19th

April 15th-19th, Universite de La Rochelle English language lecturer Yves Badiou and the University's French as a Foreign Language Learning Centre (CUFLE) Director Isabelle Queroux will be visiting MRU and conducting language training for MRU freshman language majors. Badiou's focus will be on Legal English, while Queroux will conduct French language training.

Intl Conference: Practice & Research in Private/Public Sector

April 11-12th, 2013, the 3rd annual scientific conference, "Practice and Research in Private and Public Sector 2013" is underway on the campus of Mykolas Romeris University. Academics from Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, and Lithuania are among those taking part in the conference and exchanging opinions and ideas.

Conference Marking 1st Anniversary of Hungary's Constitution

April 18th, (Thursday), 14:00 hrs., MRU academics will be taking part in a conference, "First Anniversary of Hungary's New Constitution: Legitimacy & Consequences," in the Seimas parliament building's 1st wing's "Konstitucijos" Hall (Gedimino pr. 53, Vilnius). Constitutional Court Justice MRU Law Prof. Toma Birmontienė, MRU Chancellor Assoc. Prof. Saulius Spurga and MRU Lecturer Algimantas Šindeikis will be making presentations.

Attorney Donohue from U.S. Lectured at MRU April 9th-16th

April 9th, 11th, 16th, U.S. attorney Mary Lynne Donohue presented a series of lectures, "Introduction to the U.S. Legal System." She has been a practicing attorney for 20 years. The lectures were held at MRU on three separate days.

Lille II Univ Prof. Lectures on National Identity From April 9th

April 9th-10th, Lille II University Prof. Stephane Guerard is presenting a series of lectures at MRU dealing with National Identity and Identity of Self in French. There will be translation of the lectures into Lithuanian. All those who attend the lectures, part of the module, "European Identity," will receive a joint MRU and French Institute certificate attesting to their participation.

Intl Conference: Transnational Legal Systems March 29th

March 29th, 2013, an international conference, "Transnational Legal Systems - Justice, Security and Guarantor or Human Rights Protection," is being held at MRU. The conference is organized in conjunction with Argentina's University of Buenos Aires and Poland's Wroclaw University.

Conference-Discussion on Space Business & Law - March 20th

March 20th, the Law Faculty's Dept. of Business Law organized a conference-discussion, "Space Business & Law: Reality and Mysticism." There was a huge amount of interest in the topic and students attended in full force.

Delft Univ of Technology Academic Lectures on "E-Services" From March 6th

From March 6th, every Wednesday and Thursday, Delft University of Technology lecturer Devender Maheshwari (see photo) will lecture on "E-Services". Lectures continue through April 2013. On Wednesdays lectures are held from 19:40 hrs. in III-402 aud. On Thursdays lectures are at 18:00 hrs., in III-404 aud. All invited to attend. The lecturer is at MRU under the auspices of the LLP Erasmus programme.

Seminar: Public Administration & Local Self-Government Held Jan. 10th

January 10th, academics from the University Academic Group, "Ola-Lietuva," gathered at MRU for a seminar, "The View of OLA Network Academics on Lithuania's Public Administration and Local Self-Government."

Polish Academic Lectures on Dysfunctional Families, Learning Disability Help Jan. 8th-11th

Jan. 8-11th, Poland's Elbląg State School of Higher Professional Education academic Malgorzata Przybysz-Zaremba will be presenting a series of lectures at MRU to Social Policy Faculty students of the Social Work programme. The lectures, dealing with Violence in Families, Dysfunctional Families as well as Social Support Systems for Families, will be presented in Polish with translation into Lithuanian.

Sports

MRU Student Šuklinas Wins Gold in European Canoe Championships

June 16th, Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė congratulated MRU Master's Degree student Jevgenij Šuklinas, after he won a gold medal in the 2013 Canoe European Championship that was held in Portugal earlier this month. Šuklin, who is studying public administration, triumphed in the single canoe 200 m sprint event. He told BNS and online portal lrytas.lt journalists that he "very happy" with the result.

Seimas Chairman Gedvilas Handed Out Gold Medals to MRU Champs

June 12th, Seimas parliament chairman Vydas Gedvilas awarded gold medals to MRU's Men's Basketball players in Kaunas after their historic defeat 80:74 of the Lithuanian Sports University Team last month. MRU Basketball player Antanas Udras, 21, was selected the most valuable player of the Lithuanian Student Basketball League's (LSKL) regular season.

HISTORIC WIN - MRU's Men's Basketball Team Grabs Gold

May 30th, MRU Men's Basketball Team won gold medals after defeating 80:74 opponents from the Lithuanian Sports University Team in the Kaunas Sports Hall during the Lithuanian Student Basketball League's (LSKL) championships for the 2012-2013 season. It's the first time that MRU's Men's Team won the LSKL championships making victory even sweeter.

Students to Help with UEFA European Under-19 Championship Organization

MRU students will help organize the upcoming Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Under-19 Championship that will be held July 20th-August 1st in three Lithuanian cities: Kaunas, Alytus and Marijampolė. This is the first time Lithuania will host a continental final tournament on its territory.

Rowers Ritter & Maščinskas Win Silver in European Rowing Championships

May 31st-June 2nd in the European Rowing Championship held in Seville, Spain, MRU rowers - Rolandas Maščinskas and Saulius Ritter, won silver medals in the double pairs category. Both of the rowers participated in the 2012 London Olympic Games and placed 6th in the Men's Double Sculls finals. (In PHOTO from left to right: MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis congratulates rower Saulius Maščinskas after they placed 6th in the London Olympic Games. In the center is rower Saulius Ritter.)

MRU Champs Head to Split to Win EUC Basketball Championships

Decked out in gold medals, MRU's champion basketball team is heading to Split, Croatia for the 12th European Universities Basketball Championships (EUC) that will be held in Split, Croatia, July 21-28th. MRU Health and Sports Centre Head Prof. Rimantas Minkevičius said the team has a good shot at medals.

MRU Student Daulytė Triumphs in Chess Team Championship in Latvia

June 9th, MRU Master's Degree student and chess player Deimantė Daulytė spurred her represented chess team, "Termo EKO/RŠF" to victory in Latvia's Team Chess Championships held in Riga. Daulytė added another trophy to her collection after the win.

Rector Congratulated MRU Coaches on Historic Basketball Win

June 5th, MRU Rector Prof. Alvydas Pumputis met with Men's Basketball coaches Vytautas Poteliūnas and Mindaugas Sakalauskas to congratulate them on winning gold medals in the Lithuanian Student Basketball League's championship May 30th. He thanked both men for their hard work training the team.

MRU's Canoeist Šuklin Selected 2012 Athlete of the Year

Dec. 11th, MRU Master's Degree student, Olympics champion and canoeist Jevegenij Šuklin (see photo) was selected 2012 Athlete of the Year at a ceremony in Kaunas marking the Lithuanian Students' Sports Association's 90th anniversary. Šuklin, won a silver medal at London's Olympic Games, but could not attend the awards ceremony because he was training in Spain. (photo of Olympic champ Šuklin by A. Pliadis)

MRU Basketball Team - Student League Champions for First Time

March 4th, MRU's Basketball team defeated the Šiaulių University team 102-88 and cemented their 1st place position becoming winners of the Lithuanian Student Basketball League's (LSKL) regular season. Coach Vytautas Poteliūnas said it was a historic first for his team. (In PHOTO on the left: MRU top scorer basketball player Antanas Udras is ready to take another shot).

MRU Women's & Men's Basketball Teams Win in Klaipėda Feb. 11th

Feb. 11th, (Monday), MRU Men's and Women's basketball teams celebrated victories against the Klaipėda University (KU) teams with the Men's MRU team 100-75 defeating KU and MRU Women's team 63-55 defeating their opponents. (In PHOTO: The MRU Men's Basketball team goes for an 11th win!)

MRU Basketball Team 1st in Rankings After 88-71 Win Against VU

Jan. 28th, MRU's Men's Basketball Team defeated Vilnius University's team 88-71 marking MRU's 5th victory in a row. The MRU team is now ranked first in the Lithuanian Student Basketball League's (LSKL) rankings of 9 university basketball teams having 10 wins and 2 losses.

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