Universitatea Romano-Americana / Romanian-American University

JANUARY 2013

Department of Asian Studies - new classes of Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages

The Department of Asian Studies of the Romanian-American University organizes new courses for:

- Chinese Language - classes are held thoughout an entire academic year by professor Ileana Hogea-Veliscu, PhD, renowned sinologist with a vast experience in teaching Chinese language. Classes are scheduled weekly, on Monday, from 16:00. The study fee is 125 euro/module.

- Korean Language - classes are held thoughout an academic semester by professor Ha Young Sun. Classes are scheduled weekly, two hours per day. The study fee is 50 euro/module.

- Japanese Language - classes are held thoughout an entire academic year by two professors, one Romanian and one native speaker. Classes are scheduled weekly. The study fee is 100 euro/module.

The new classes will start at the beginning of the second academic semester, after February 18th, 2013.

For further details and applications please contact us by email::

[email protected] - for Chinese and Korean languages

[email protected] - for Japanese language

New IATA/UFTAA courses

The Romanian-American University organizes new classes for the IATA/UFTAA Foundation courses, during January 31st - February 15th, 2013.

Applications are received up to January 23rd, 2013, subject to availability.

For further information please visit our website:

iata.rau.ro

Courses held by professors from US and Europe partner universities

The Romanian-American University offers its students a new series of courses held by professors from partner universities in both US and Europe.

February 25 - March 08, 2013
Hans SWAGA, Drd. - KEMI-TORNIA UNIVERSITY, Finland
Course: "Design Factory for Innovative Ideas"
Room: MBA Lab
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 16:30-19:30

March 04 - 08, 2013
Daniel G. GALLAGHER, Ph.D.- JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Virginia-USA
Course: "Negotiations Skills and Dispute Resolution"
Room: Lecture Hall (library)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50

March 04 - 08, 2013
Mehdian SEYED, Ph.D. - University of Michigan-Flint, USA
Course: "Financial Management"
Room: Lecture Hall (library)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 13:00-15:50

March 05 - 13, 2013
Stephen R. BOWERS, Ph.D. - LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Virginia-USA
Course: "Corporate and Governmental Counter Intelligence - the Protection of Information & Sources"
Room: MBA Lab
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50

March 05 - 13, 2013
Steven R. SAMSON, Ph.D. - LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Virginia-USA
Course: "Political Philosophy"
Room: MBA Lab
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 13:00-15:50

April 8 - 19, 2013
James K. McCOLLUM, Ph.D. - UNIVERSITY of ALABAMA in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama-USA
Course: "Applied Business Management"
Room: MBA Lab
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50

April 15 - 26, 2013
Jan Duggar, Ph.D. - Holy Family University, Florida-USA Course: "Corporate Finance"
Room: Lecture Hall (library)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50

For further information and applications:

International Relations Office
3rd floor / 305
Phone +4-021.202.95.09 | +4-0372.120.121
E-mail: [email protected]

RAU student awarded a special prize for the Romanian Erasmus Student of the Year 2011-2012

Miss Pascu Oana, from the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism of the Romanian-American University, participated at the League of Romanian Students Abroad Gala and was awarded a special prize for the Romanian Erasmus Student of the Year 2011-2012 awards.

Host University: UNIVERSIDADE LUSOFONA de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Study period: 1 semester
ECTS credits: 34

This is how Pascu Oana describes her Erasmus success story:
"Every great dream starts with a dreamer. Always remember that you have the power, the patience and the passion to climb every mountain and to change the world". My name is Oana, I am 23 and I am dreamer. I strongly believe that passion is the one that keeps us going. For me, passion means AIESEC, tourism and traveling, foreign languages and cultures. I am a creative person, I love new things and I appreciate authenticity. In the past few years I decided to live on the spur of the moment: I lived in 4 different countries, travelled in 19 other, I met people from 5 continents, I learned 5 foreign languages and I kept my passions alive. For me the world is as big as a nut. I believe in the strength of my generation and I am committed to developing it every day. I believe we have the power, the patience and the passion to climb every mountain and to change the world.

English, French, German and Spanish Language - Intensive Courses

The Department of Foreign Languages of the Romanian-American University organizes intensive foreign language courses in English, French, German and Spanish.

"Beginner" level: at the end of the module graduates receive A1/A2 level competencies, according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

"Intermediate" level: at the end of the module graduates receive B1/B2 level competencies, according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Duration: each module has 40 hours, 2 classes twice a week between February 25th - April 30th, 2013.

Study fee: 400 lei.

Applications: January 25th - February 24th, 2013, at the Department of Foreign Languages (room 310, 3rd floor, C building) or by email [email protected].

For further information please contact The Department of Foreign Languages.

"2013 Business Ethics and Compliance" Conference

The Romanian-American University, in partnership with the Center for Legal Resources invites you to the conference "2013 Business Ethics and Compliance".
The conference will be followed by an Conference's Experts Workshop, taking place on March, 6th at the Romanian-American University. The workshop will benefit from the participation of experts from the Ministry of Justice. Within the workshop, based on a SWOT analysis, the experts shall review the most interesting proposals of public policies regarding ethics and coformity. To this end, CRL invites independent experts interested in the field, to send a document of up to 3 pages about public policies for stimulating Romanian companies to invest in ethics and internal conformity systems, up to February 15th 2013. The documents are to be sent to the email address: [email protected].

The partners of the "2013 Business Ethics and Compliance" conference are: Romanian Commerce and Industry Chamber, Ministry of Justice, American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, Romanian-American University, Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Applied Ethics, Investors in People Romania and Junior Achievement Romania.

The sponsors of the conference are: Siemens Romania SRL and Romtelecom S.A.

The media partners of the conference are Forbes Romania, Agerpress National Press Agency, RFI Romania, NineO'clock, Juridice.ro, ResponsabilitateSociala.ro si CSRmedia.ro.
The event contributes to the goal of the 2012-2015 National Anticorruption Strategy.

For further information please contact Center for Legal Resources (CLR).
Contact person: Radu Nicolae, Project Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (+4) 021 212 06 90.

Press Release [RO]

Chinese Language Courses Scholarship

The Department of Asia Studies offers as scholarship a free course of Chinese Language. Applicants must send a CV and motivational letter to the e-mail address: [email protected].

The winner will be chosen by a jury comprising Professor Ileana Hogea-Veliscu, Mr. Serban Georgescu - Director of the Department of Asian Studies and Mr. Alexandru Crisu - Coordinator of the Romanian-Chinese Studies Center.
The announcement of the winner will be made on February 15th, 2013.

Good Luck!

Cooperation between RAU and the tourism business environment

Thursday, January 17, 2013, there was a festive event at Romanian-American University, where the third year students from the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism, coordinated by assist. lect. Camelia Gheorghe, Ph.D., had presented their projects completed during the first semester. The novelty of the event was the fact that students, who have been worked in teams, not only during the seminars, but in addition to the educational schedule, achieved their first interdisciplinary attempt, project which were based on knowledge gained both from Ticketing and from International Tourism disciplines.
Another innovative emphasis was that their presentations havent been made through the "classic" program Power Point, but with a more dynamic and attractive web applications, Prezi, which they studied alone and used it successfully.

At the end of the course, there were offered diplomas and the best projects were awarded: ''Opportunities to diversify hotel offer in the Sydney International Airport area - the essential element of the tourism development in the region'' (First Place, Team Cangoo), ''Trends and strategies for tourism development in the Autonomous Community of Valencia and for services at the Valencia airport'' (Second Place, Team Wild Wild West), "New perspectives regarding the development of tourism and air transport on the island of Tenerife" (Third Place, Team COFF).
It were also given special awards, but guests that honoured the event with their presence appreciated the commitment and focus of all students, and also the uniqueness and difficulty of the papers. Among the teachers who attended the event were from the faculty management, from the department and also from other programs of study.

In this context, several companies in the private sector welcomed the initiative launched at the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism, considering that it is essential that students see the connection between the disciplines they study and that this applied activity is actually the bridge to the practical reality. Moreover, their representatives have expressed their interest in sponsoring the event and awarding the winners.

"The disciplines of the curriculum are pieces of a puzzle that contains the set of knowledge for any student, the future graduate. This interdisciplinary project put together all the pieces to form a whole. Thus, we can see the logical correlation of disciplines and their practical applicability. I was impressed by the achievements of students! And I have to underline the contribution of the person that was the soul of this initiative, Mrs. Camelia Gheorghe, Ph.D., a very good trained professor with many innovative ideas, who knows how to be both understood and respected by students, but first loved by them." - prof. Cezar Mihalcescu, Ph.D., Director of the Department of Tourism Services Management

"It was a real pleasure to be present at the "public" presentation of these projects - activities that focused not only on purely scientific aspects, but especially on developing skills and abilities necessary of any young graduate. I found, with delight, as each team member has assumed responsibilities within the project. Teamwork, analysis of identified advantages and disadvantages on a given / chosen research topic, the solutions found, and the way they did the presentation of projects are real benefits for those students who have chosen to participate in this activity." - assist. lect. Silvia Tabusca, Ph.D., School of Law

"It is interesting to note that students participating in this new concept of study at Romanian-American University were enthusiastically involved in researching and proposing new projects in tourism, motivated by their own desire, knowledge and competition with the other colleagues. Also, it could be observed that these presentations were based on a constant research, carried out throughout the semester in a step-by-step system, with important practical applications, which in conjunction with the private sector, can further inspire the students entrepreneurial desires. Among the participants, I noticed a few former beneficiaries of Erasmus scholarships, both of placement and study, who applied in this project certain study and presentation techniques, also found at other European universities and companies." - Flavius Streianu, Erasmus Assistant

FEBRUARY 2013

Courses held by professors from the US academic field

The Romanian-American University offers its students a new set of two courses held by professors from the US academic field.

March 18 - 29, 2013
Nicholas DIMA, PhD
Course: "Inter-Cultural Communication"
Room: Laborator MBA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50 am

April 1 - 12, 2013
Nicholas DIMA, PhD
Course: "Globalization"
Room: Lecture Hall
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50 am

For further information and applications:

International Relations Office
3rd floor / 305
Phone +4-021.202.95.09 | +4-0372.120.121
E-mail: [email protected]

Essay contest - School of DICFBR and TUD Business Consulting

The School of Domestic and International Commercial and Financial Banking Relations organizes for its students, in partnership with TUD Business Consulting, an essay contest having as prize an academic scholarship for 3 months (3000 lei) and an internship for six months within the company.

For further information please consult the CONTEST REGULATIONS [RO].

"Become a Leader!" Program

The American Chamber of Commerce in Romania is inviting you to apply for the internship program "Become a Leader!".

The aim of the program is to give to those talents an unique opportunity to watch, interact and learn from top business elites in the country and with this gain a significant impact on own perspectives and visions related to future professional paths as we Romanian young minds together in order to think, vision and take ownership in regard to the future of the country.

INTERNSHIP TIMELINE
2 weeks during March - May 2013

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Students - 3rd-4th year of study

All application must be reviewed by the Romanian-American University before submitting them to the AmCham Romania.

For application and details please contact:
Ms. Oana Dragan
email: [email protected]
Office 308, 3rd Floor, C Building

Program overview

University Management - essential and responsible for sustainable reconstruction of the Romanian higher education system

The Romanian-American University from Bucharest in partnership with the Academic Society of Management in Romania (SAMRO), organizet on Wednesday, February 20th, 14:00 hours, at the Senate Hall, the round table entitled "University Management - essential and responsible for sustainable reconstruction of the Romanian higher education system".

The event was attended by specialists in management, with responsibility for strategic management of higher education institutions in the Romanian higher education system. Management teams of the Romanian-American University and Academic Society of Management in Romania have discussed the issue of university management - widely regarded as essential and responsible for the sustainable reconstruction of Romanian higher education.

Portughese Language Courses

During the 2012-2013 academic year the Romanian-American University, in partnership with the Portughese Embassy/Camoes Institute and with the support of Martifer Group, launches a new edition of Portuguese Language Courses!

"Beginner" level: at the end of the module, graduates receive A1/A2 level competencies, according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

"Intermediate" level: at the end of the module, graduates receive A2/B1 level competencies, according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Opportunities: experience of professional environment in Portuguese companies in Romania and Portugal (including the possibility of internships in Portugal).
Duration: each module has 44 hours, 2 classes of 2 hours each week between 11.03.2013 - 30.05.2013.
Schedule:
- "Beginner" level - Monday and Wednesday, 18.30 - 20.30, RAU campus
- "Intermediate" level - Tuesday and Thursday, 18.30 - 20.30, RAU campus
Study fee:
- 490 lei;
- 350 lei for RAU students and Martifer Group employees.

Applications: 27.02.2013 - 08.03.2013, Office for European Programmes - ERASMUS (room 306, 3rd floor, C building) or by email [email protected].
For further information please visit the Office for European Programmes - ERASMUS section of our website.

New IATA/UFTAA courses

The Romanian-American University organizes new classes for the IATA/UFTAA Foundation courses, during May 7th - 23rd, 2013.

Applications are received up to March 23rd, 2013.

For further information please visit our website:
iata.rau.ro

"North Korea, a concentration camp as large as a country" - Photo Album Launch

In an era when tv stations broadcast everything but they do not communicate anything, Adelin Petrisor chose to realize an exciting photo album inside one of the most secluded contries in the world today - Norht Korea.

The Polirom Publishing House and the Romanian-American University invite you on Friday, 1st of March 2013, 18:00 hours, in the Senate Hall, to meet Adelin Petrisor with the occasion of the public launch of the "North Korea, a concentration camp as large as a country" photo album, signed by the journalist which will also have a lecture on the North Korea present situation.

Presenter: Prof. Young Sun Ha, Departament of Asian Studies of the RAU

Host: Prof. Ovidiu Folcut, Rector of the RAU

The photos inside the album have been awarded the "Editorial Non-Pro", International Photographywards prize and have also been nominated for the "Discovery Of The Year", Lucie Awards 2012.

With a preface signed by the journalistCatalin Tolontan, "North Korea, a concentration camp as large as a country" represents also a warning regarding the risk of repeating the mistakes of history, as the author Adelin Petrisor confesses in the beginning of the volume:

"THe contact with Kim's country was, as I expected, very harsh. I have seen familiar images: store queues, huge streets almost empty, pharaonic buildings. At every street corner, through speakers, you can hear mobilizing discourses and the huge banners present only the unique party propaganda slogans... The Orwell-like images gave me creeps and made me think that Romania would have looked the same if it was not for the December 1989 events".

Pre-testing for INM-2013

Students in the IIIrd and IVth academic year at the School of Law, as well as graduates of this school, are invited to enroll in the pre-testing for the verification of logical reasoning, organised by the INM in Bucharest on March 6, 2013.
The assessment is the type of the test that represents the second part of the competition for admission to the Magistracy and INM.

The participation of applicants may take place only after their registration online until March 10, 2013, at the address http://lsat.inm-lex.ro/ by using the username and password passed to the Romanian-American University by INM, as well as the personal code received from the secretariat of the School of Law.
The pre-testing is free of charge and is not a prerequisite condition for entry to the competition for admission to the Magistracy or the INM.

Registration of applicants in order to receive the access codes shall be carried out at the secretariat of the School of Law, from Monday to Friday between the 12.00 - 14.00 hours.

MARCH 2013

Join us in Europe: Apply for an Erasmus Grant!

Find out how:
- Thursday, 7th of March 2013, 12:00 hours at Classroom 117 - Erasmus Info Session
- On the webpage www.rau.ro, English version, section "Office for European Programs - ERASMUS"
- Office for European Programs - ERASMUS (RAU Campus, 3rd floor, C Building, room 306)

Erasmus Placement Grants are free grants available for the 2013 June - September period and are financed with 600 to 850 Euro/month.

Erasmus Study Grants are free grants available for the 2013-2014 academic year and are financed with 400 to 500 Euro/month.

For further information:
- Office for European Programs - ERASMUS (RAU Campus, 3rd floor, C Building, room 306)
- Phone: +4-0372-120.115
- Email: [email protected]

CS-URA Business Coach

We have started to receive applications for the 3rd edition of the CS-URA Business Coach project, one of the most ambitious projects under the brand of Romanian-American University Students' Club.
CS-URA Business Coach is meant as a bussines, leadership and tutoring project for the entrepreneur students.

Within the project, young undergraduate and master students who share the same passion, entrepreneurship, will take part in interactive seminars, best quality trainings, coaching sessions and, last but not least, an unforgetable experience, a solid baggage of knowledge and a lot of new friends and possible partners.

Deadline for the applications is: March 16th, 2013
For the online application please click here.

"The Art to Survive the Longest War in the World" - special film projection

One World Romania and the Romanian-American University invite you to attend a special film projection - "The Art to Survive the Longest War in the World", which will take place on Thursday, March 14th, 12:00 a.m., inside the Aula Magna of the RAU.
The projection will be followed by a debate.

Special guest:
Jiri Sitler, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Romania, part of the movie cast

The entrance is FREE.

Further information is available from here:Special Film Projection at the RAU [RO].

CS-URA - STARt your Career

The Students' Club from the Romanian-American University (CS-URA), organizes during March 20 - 21, 2013 the first edition of the project "STARt you Career". This is a new project that was born from the desire to offer young people a broader perspective on future careers.

The mission of the "STARt your Career"project is to offer the students a more practical image of the career they would be willing to pursue, a chance to find out answers regarding their first steps in their professional life and, last but not least, an opportunity to apply the knowledge they accumulated.
The event will be comprise workshops on four different topics: : IT, Management-Marketing, Law and Tourism.

The participants will have the opportunity to learn from the best specialists:

how to prepare for a job interview

which are the most probable questions during a job interview

which are the market expectations

On the first day there will be a conference held by a Best Jobs representative and employer and by Ion Bosioc.
On the second day there are scheduled the four worshops on the selected topics. The selected participants will meet with representatives of different employers. This is a chance for the students to find out more about the field that they are considering and, why not, a chance to be employed on the spot.

APPLICATIONS here: Application Form

Deadline for applications: March 18th, 2013.

Leonard Orban - Dialogue with RAU Students

On Tuedsay, March 12th of 2013, at the Senate Hall of the Romanian-American University will take place the conference entitled"Strategies and priorities in the implementation of EU-funded programs".
On this occasion there will be an analysis of the prospects for the programming period 2014 - 2020.

The conference will be attended by Mr. Leonard Orban, former Chief Negotiator of Romania and European Commissioner, Mr. Razvan Cotovelea PhD, former Secretary of State in the Ministry of European Affairs, Ms. Professor Gabriela Dragan, Director of the European Institute of Romania.

Philip Genty - Columbia Law School - "Lawyering skills: the way to effective performance as a counselor and advocate" Course

The Romanian-American University and Columbia Law School invite you to "LAWYERING SKILLS: THE WAY TO EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE AS A COUNSELOR AND ADVOCATE", an intensive course thought by professor Philip M. Genty, full-time faculty member of the Columbia Law School, ranked 4th in the "Top Law Schools in the U.S.", which takes place from May 7th to 10th, 2013, at the Romanian-American University Campus.

This course will focus on the lawyer-client relationship and lawyering skills. Topics covered will be writing effectively as a lawyer; interviewing and counseling; development of a case theory to help the client achieve her goals; and oral advocacy. Classes will be conducted through a combination of lectures, discussions, and simulations. The course will use a variety of materials including ethical codes, articles, case studies, exercises, and video presentations.

The classes are open to:

junior lawyers, for a 50 euro fee

RAU students, at no charge

For application, candidates should send a letter of intent, until 5th of April, to [email protected].

For further information please check the webpage or contact Silvia Tabusca, PhD, at [email protected].

Transversal competences courses

Within the framework of the POSDRU/86/1.2/S/63252 project, entitled "Development of the European Management System for the Academic Qualifications and the Use of Informal Competences", the Romanian-American University organizes courses designed to develop transversal competences (managerial and entrepreneurial skills acquisition) of future graduates, bachelor and master students of the last study year.

In order to apply and find out more information, please acces the link http://uni4-4.rau.ro

See you there!

Public Policies Based in the Higher Education, a Prerequisite for Romania's Development

As a result of the reforms at the level of higher education in Romania, the Executive Unit for Financing Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation (UEFISCDI) has successfully initiated the project Public Policies Based in the Higher Education, a Prerequisite for Romania's Development, co-financed by the "European Social Fund" through the Operational Programme The Development of Administrative Capacity (PODCA).

The project aims as the development of the institutional capacity to draft public policies in the higher education, in order to reform and modernize it. The main tool to reach this objective is substantiating, monitoring and assessing public policies.

In order to accomplish the stated goal, a group of Romanian and foreign experts will conduct a mapping of the types of quality management systems from Romania and will approach six universities for an thorough analysis of the potential performance indexes. The group of experts will be coordinated by Koen Geven (European University Institute, Florence), the team consisting of Adina Maricut (Central European University), Norbert Sabic (Central European University), Oana Sarbu (ARACIS) and Robert Santa (Adecco Romania).
The analysis will involve both quantitative data collection and interpretation as well as study visits at each of the universities involved. Within these visits, round tables will be organized for the experts appointed by the institution and the group of project experts in order to debate on the internal quality system and its effects on the overall university strategy.

The group of experts will visit the Romanian-American University from March 20 to 22, 2013.

The evaluation of the experts will conclude in a research report regarding the internal quality system, a policy paper that will comprise the analysis of the all the quality systems from the perspective of performance and adequacy, as well as an article published in an international journal.

Further information about the project is available on the website: http://pp-is.forhe.ro

RIUF-2013

The Romanian-American University participated at the RIUF 2013 Bucharest educational fair, inside the Palace Hall during March 16th - 17th, 2013.

Our university will also present the educational offer at the RIUF 2013 IASI, which will take place on March 21st, at Hotel Unirea.

Prestigious Award for RJSC students

On Saturday, March 16th, in the Grand Hall of Central University Library "Carol I" took place the XVIIth edition of Japanese Speech Contest, event organized by the Japanese Language Teachers Association from Romania in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Bucharest and the support from Japan Foundation.

This year Grand Prize was awarded to Miss Andra Stsnciuloiu, who is a Romanian-American University student, and represented the Romanian-Japanese Studies Center.
We want to congratulate all the participants! A special mention for the other two representatives of the Romanian-Japanese Studies Center, Miss Andreea Stanca and Mr. Dan Hosman.

Romanian-Chinese Studies Center Official Opening

On Friday, the 15th of March 2013, the signing ceremony of the Protocol for Cooperation between the Romanian-Chinese House and the Romanian-Chinese Studies Center from the Romanian- American University was held at the Senate Hall.

The event was attended by very important guests, including: Mr. Nicolae Vasilescu, president of the Romanian-Chinese House, Mr. Prof. Univ. Dr. Ovidiu Folcut, Romanian-American University Rector, Mr. Costin Mihalache Advisor, to the Prime Minister on issues related to Asia, Mr. Gabriel Ghelmegeanu, Vice President of the Romanian-Chinese House.
Among the participants of the ceremony were also included Prof. Univ. dr. Florin Bonciu, Romanian-American University Pro-Rector, Mr. Conf. Univ. Dr. Mihai Sebea, Director of International Relations Department, Mr. Serban Georgescu, Director of the Department of Asian Studies within the Romanian-American University, and Mr. Wang Sheng, Chinese representative of the student community in Romania.
The official opening of the Romanian-Chinese Study Center from the Romanian-American University was held on the same day.

Moot Court Competition on Commercial Law

The Moot Court Competition aims to build a real bridge between the theory and practice for the students.
These competitions are already a tradition in the United States and many other European countries. Their goal is to further develop the legal education of the Law School students, giving them the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts, to develop their oratorical skills and technical argumentation.

Participants are Law School students from the Romanian-American University, in the first round and in the final round there will also be participants from other law schools from Romania.
Team roster: one judge and two lawyers; the team will also have one common registrar.
Jury: RAU Law School faculty, for the first round, one representative from each participant university during the final round.

Applications: March 15th - 30th, 2013 ([email protected])

For further details please access this link [RO].

Courses held by professors from USA partner universities

The Romanian-American University offers its students three new courses held by professors from US partner universities.

May, 7 - 17, 2013
Lee MATTHEW, PhD., James Madison University
Course: "Psychology of Culture"
Location: MBA Lab
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:50

May, 7 - 17, 2013
Maria GALMARINI, PhD, James Madison University
Course: "Europe in the World,1750 to the present"
Location: MBA Lab
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 13:00-15:50

May, 13 - 17, 2013
William PERTTULA, PhD, San Francisco State University
Course: "Internet Marketing"
Location: Lecture Hall 1
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 09:00-11:50

For further information and applications:

International Relations Office
Room 305, C Building, 3rd Floor
Phone +4-021.202.95.09 | +4-0372.120.121
E-mail: [email protected]

Internships available through Erasmus Placements!

Find out how:
- on our website www.rau.ro, English language selected, section "Office for European Programs - ERASMUS"
- at room 306 - Office for European Programs - ERASMUS

Erasmus Placement Grants are free grants available for the 2013 June - September period and are financed with 600 to 850 Euro/month.
Deadline for applications: April 8th, 2013.

For further information:
- Office for European Programs - ERASMUS (C Building, 3rd floor, Room 306)
- Phone +4-0372-120.115
- Email: [email protected]

Role of the Mass-Media in the Romanian Transition

The Romanian-American University organizes on Wednesday, April 3rd, a debate on the topic of "Role of the Mass-Media in the Romanian Transition".
The event will take place in the Senate Hall, starting from 15:00.

Guest speaker: Radu Calin CRISTEA, member of CNA (National Audiovisual Council).

APRIL 2013

In debate, orientation and career counseling

On Thursday, April 4th 2013, between 13:00 - 15:00, inside the Aula Magna of the Romanian-American University, will take place the third edition of the "It is my time" campaign, organized by the RAU in partnership with the Bucharest School Inspectorate.

The event will be attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education, Bucharest School Inspectorate, district inspectorates, high school principals, teachers and pupils from the high school environment.
The issues of self-knowledge, of knowing the instruction environmen and, why not, the professional environment, of the concordance between aspirations and potential, represent only several aspects of the debate regarding the orientation and career counseling and they will be the basis of the meeting held inside the Aula.

Economy Works 2013

We know you want to know more about economics, but you don't care about math formulas that only accountants use. Thats why we designed three concise modules that will clearly explain the basic economic mechanisms that help you understand the world around you.

You will be able to learn the basics of economics and you'll be able to distinguish rational arguments from gibberish and make better decisions in your day to day life without having to study any graphs or math.

Visit WWW.ECONOMYWORKS.RO and you will be able to understand, while having fun, the economic problems of the moment due to our multimedia support and interactive explanations.

If you are a high-school student and you want to give proof of your economic understanding and proficiency, enter the competition on ECONOMY WORKS and you can win one of the prizes or scholarships. See the web-site for details.

"The Money Class" - financial education workshop

On Monday, April 22nd, 18.00 hours, in the Senate Hall, Young Professionals Club in partnership with Romanian-American University and CS-URA organizes the financial education workshop entitled "The Money Class".

"The Money Class" offers both practical advices and information on how to control today our financial future, and insights regarding the money psichology and how can we improve our relationship with the money.
The financial education and the way we manage the money is not taught in school. During school classes, at best, we are trained on how to make money for others, but not how to manage our personal finances. Because of this reality, we wish Money Class to bring to the participants practical knowledge and information needed in order to better manage their own financial life.

The workshop will be held by Dragos Barbalata, founder of The Money Class and president of Young Professionals Club.
There is no fee for attendence.
We are waiting for you!

Remus Pricopie, Romanian Minister of National Education, in dialogue with high school pupils and students

On Thursday, April 4th, 2013, between 13.00 - 15.00 hours, inside the Aula Magna of the Romanian-American University, took place the third edition of the campaign entitled "It is my time", organized by our university in partnership with the Bucharest School Inspectorate.

The Romanian Minister of National Education, Remus Pricopie, Andra Miron, news presenter at Prime Time show of Realitatea TV, Simona Onea, recruitment expert and Eliza Chirila, representative of the RAU Student Club have dialogued with pupils and teachers from 13 Bucharest high-schools and a lot of students interested in the issues of orientation and career counseling. Aspects regarding the instruction and professional environment, self-knowledge, concordance between aspirations and potential have made the object of the debates in the Aula.

Press coverage:

http://stirileprotv.ro

Students and Master Students from the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism at "The Bunnies' Factory"

From April 1st to April 5th, 2013, on the occasion of the "Saptamana ALTFEL", Caro Hotel organised a new edition of "The Bunnies' Factory". This gathers creation workshops, for educational purposes, especially created for children. This edition's workshops included: bakery, pottery, coloured figures, horse riding, sand drawings, painted eggs, engraving.

The event's organization has been achieved in partnership with the Romanian-American University, through the participation of some of the students and master students from the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism.
They helped in advance to arrange the "Bunnies' Factory", then took part, throughout the duration of the event, in numerous specific activities, having been assigned different tasks. Inside the "Factory", students and master students helped in enrolling every child who took part in the creation workshops by creating "bunnies" passports, accompanied the groups of children at the workshops and played the cashier role for individually enrolled children.

"The Bunnies' Factory" event will continue between April 20th and May 4th, 2013, also with the participation of some of the students and master students from the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism.

Conference on major problems facing Europe today

Event: Conference on European matters organised by the European Documentation Center within the Romanian-American University in partnership with SIBIU2020 European Association for Education and Culture - Bruxelles and the European Documentation Center within "Lucian Blaga" University Sibiu.

Theme: A high-level political figure's agenda and major problems facing Europe today

Date: April 19th 2013, 10:00

Venue: Romanian-American University Bucharest, the Senate Hall Keynote speaker: Leonard Orban, European Commissioner for Multilingualism (2007-2010) and former European Affairs' Minister.

Student Scientific Circles Session - April 2013

Venues repartition [RO]

Basketball: URAguns vs. UPB

The URAguns play today versus the Bucharest Politechnic University!

Come close to our team at Leu Sports Hall, from 16:45 to support our players in trying to qualify again for the final tournement of the National Universitary Basketball Championship.

IATA/UFTA Courses Applications

The Romanian-American University organizes a new series of IATA/UFTA Foundation Courses, between May 7th - 23rd, 2013.
Application deadline: April 26th, 2013.

For further information please visit our dedicated website:
iata.rau.ro

Official Opening of the Romanian-Korean Studies Center

Tuesday, 16th of April 2013, at the Senate Hall of the Romanian-American University, took place the signing ceremony of the protocol of collaboration between Open Bridge Consortium Association and the Romanian-Korean Studies Center from the Romanian-American University.

At the event participated important guests like: Mr. Octavian Gagiu, vice president of Open Bridge Consortium Association, PhD. Ovidiu Folcut, rector of the Romanian-American University, Mrs. Ha Young Sun, Korean language professor, Ms. Raluca Dumitrana and Mr. Ho Young Song from Open Bridge Consortium Association.
Also among the distinguished guests we can name: Phd. Mihai Sebea, director of International Affairs Department, Mr. Serban Georgescu, director of the Department of Asian Studies, but also Professor Jan Duggar and Professor Mary Helen Duggar (Holy Family University, Florida), Professor Kaloyan Kostadinov (International University College, Bulgaria), Professor Anna Hnatyszyn-Dzikowska (Stanislaw Staszic State School of Higher Vocational Education in Pila, Poland), Professor Anna Michalska (University of Technology and Live Sciences in Bydgoszcz, Poland), Professor Marianna Machata (University of Obuda, Hungary).

We also celebrated the official inauguration of the Romanian-Korean Studies Center, part of the Department of Asia Studies within the Romanian-American University, highlighted through a Korean food workshop.

Round Table "Economics Education - Where to?"

The Center for Political Economy and Business "Murray Rothbard" organizes on Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 10:00 hours, within the "Academic Cafe" meetings sessions, a round table entitled "Economics Education - Where to?".
The event takes place in the Romanian-American University campus, room 002.

Special discussants will debate on topics related to international and Romanian economics education issues:

- Florin Bonciu, PhD Professor - vice-rector of the Romanian-American University
- Radu Nechita, PhD Senior Lecturer - Director of the Center for Economics and Law Studies, Babes-Bolyai University
- Florin Citu, PhD - Florin Citu Advisory
- Cristian Paun, PhD Senior Lecturer - Bucharest University of Economic Studies
- Vlad Topan, PhD Lecturer - President of Ludwig von Mises Romania Institute

Essay Contest "Respect in order to be respected"

The Romanian-American University in partnership with the Bucharest Schools' Inspectorate and the National Committee for the Fight Against Discrimination organizes the essay contest "Respect in order to be respected", thematically linked to the damaging consequences of discrimination (ethnic, religious, sexual, age-related, etc.)

The schedule for the contest is the following:

Phase 1: March 20th - April 1st, 2013	- conferences and debates thematically linked to discrimination and its damaging effects, delivered at the high-schools which are partners in this project
Phase 2: April 1st - 25th, 2013	- the essays are sent electronically by email to the following address: [email protected]
Phase 3: April 26th - 30th, 2013	- the evaluation of the essays
Phase 4: May 6th - 15th, 2013	- awarding the prizes for the winning essays

For further information please click HERE.

Book Launch at RAU

Romanian-American University teaching staff and students are invited on Thursday, April 25th, 10:00 a.m. in the Senate Hall to participate in the book launching:

"Journey to Freedom" si

"Culture, Religion, and Geopolitics"

Both books are authored by professor Nicholas DIMA, Ph.D.

"Debating Books" Round Table

The Department of International Economic Relations within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and Murray Rothbard Center of Political Economy and Business have the pleasure to invite you on Thursday, April 25th, 17:00 hours, at the Romanian-American University, the Senate Room, to take part in the discussion session within the "Debating Books" series of events. Debated book: Epistemology and methodology in economic science by Ion Pohoata.

The event is hosted by Alexandru Butiseaca.
Discussants: prof. Valentin Cojanu and prof. Costea Munteanu.

"European Careers - International careers" Days

The SIBIU2020 European Association for Education and Culture together with the Romanian-American University, "Lucian Blaga" University from Sibiu and Romanian Academic Club from Belgium (CARO) organizes the IXth edition of the event entitled "European Careers - International careers" Days.

The participants shall take part in a research and documentation visit to Bruxelles and Luxembourg, during July 12 - 22, 2013.
Among the participants will be BA and MA students, PhD students, researchers, faculty and young professionals. The selection will be based on the following criteria:
- CV
- Letter of Intention
- Mandatory knowledge of wide-circulation foreign language

The fee is 255 euro/person and includes:

- yearly membership as Association Member
- the visits to the official institutions
- round-trip transportation by coach
- half-board accomodation (6 nights, breakfast)
- local trips
- administrative expenses

For further details please access the complete information package HERE [RO].

Romanian EILC in Autumn 2013!

RAU invites Erasmus exchange students to learn the Romanian Language and Culture in September 2013 as well as in February 2014!

Organised in the framework of EILC (Erasmus Intensive Language Course), the 2 modules for beginners from September will be held on the Romanian-American University premises, from 9th September 2013 till 27th September 2013. The winter module is going to be organised between 27th January 2014 till 14th February 2014.
Students will be awarded 4 ECTS.

Application deadline for autumn course: 1st of June 2013

EILC application should be sent by e-mail to the following address:
[email protected]

Usefull documents:

Application form

EILC Information form

Awards for the students of the School of Law

Students from the Romanian-American University participated at the 2013 edition of the Moot Court Competition on Commercial Law, with finals organized on April 27th, 2013 at the Bucharest Appeal Court, Istrate Micescu Hall.

For the third year in a row, the team from the RAU's School of Law, coordinated by lecturer Luminita Tuleasca PhD, has won the award for the best judge: Elena Petre, and for the first time, the award for best plaintiff lawyer: Alexandra Maria Gheorghe.
We congratulate the entire team:

Judges:

- Elena Petre (Meissner) - holder
- Ernestine Ines Popovici - substitute

Plaintiff lawyers:

- Alexandra Maria Gheorghe - holder
- Adrian Nicole Marinache - substitute

Defendants lawyers:

- Alexandra Claudia Damian - holder
- Alina Ionescu - substitute

Simulation of real court proceedings, inside the special atmosphere of a real court, puts the students in the situation of applying theory into practice, of verifying the oratorical and debating skills and, especially, gives them a unique experience enriching their prospective professional path.

MAY 2013

"Innovative Leaders and Success Stories in the Japanese Business Environment" Scientific Conference

Within the context of the "Japanese Culture Days at the Romanian-American University we will host a scientific communications sessions entitled "Innovative Leaders and Success Stories in the Japanese Business Environment".

The session is focused on presentations and debates of our students and it will be held according to the event's schedule.

"Japan-Romania - differences, similarities, confluences" Conference

Japan - a universe which is so close, and yet so far away. For a long time, Japan has meant for many Romanians either Shogun, Samurai, Madama Butterfly or Toshiro Mifune. In time, anime has given a whole new meaning to Japan, and more and more young people are interested in the study of Japanese language.

The Romanian-Japanese Studies Center of the Romanian-American University was established as a space of union of ones passion and interest towards Japan. The organization of the conference "Japan-Romania - differences, similarities, confluences", in collaboration with the Faculty of History of the University of Bucharest and the Institute of World Economy of the Romanian Academy is a reflection of the interest of the RJSC in supporting and developing the interest for the study of Japanese language, society and culture, as well as that of the Romanian-Japanese relations. By virtue of this, the conference wishes to inaugurate a meeting space for specialists in various research fields( Linguistics, Economy, Literature, History, International Relations, Anthropology etc.), having Japan as the common interest point. The purpose of this manifestation is to highlight the variety of interests regarding the Nippon sphere, the privileged themes as well as the approaches. At the same time, the conference aims to bring into discussion the extent to which the Japanese model and solutions to the economic and cultural defiance of the contemporary world can constitute and example or can offer an answer to the issues faced by the Romanian society. Last but not least, an important aspect that was taken into account when organizing the conference was related to the viability of the soft-power concept in relation to cultural products such as manga, anime, J-rock.

The conference aims to be the first in a long series of academic meetings that will favor the founding of a discussion and debate platform on the development on Japanese and Asian studies.

Schedule of the conference

The Japanese Culture Days at the Romanian-American University

The Romanian-Japanese Studies Center has the great pleasure to invite you at the event The Japanese Culture Days at the Romanian-American University that will take place between 11 - 17th May 2013.

The main events of this week are:

11 - 12th May 2013
Otaku Festival 14th of May 2013
9:00 - 16:00 - Japan - Romania - differences, similarities, confluences Conference

15th of May 2013
9:00 - 13:30 - Innovative Leaders and Success Stories in the Japanese Business Environment Conference

16th of May 2013
19:00 - The Romanian - Japanese Studies Center Anniversary Gala

17th of May 2013
16:30 - "La Croisee dans un Labyrinthe Etranger". Japanese animation and the "exoticism" of Europe

National Universitary Basketball Championship

The School and University Sports Federation in partnership with the Romanian-American University and the Romanian Basketball Federation, with the support of the Bucharest Department of Sport and Youth, organizes during May 24 - 26, 2013 the final tournament of the National Universitary Basketball Championship.

The games will take place inside Agronomia Sports Hall and the Sports Hall of the School no.64 "Ferdinand I", according to the schedule:

Friday, May 24th - 15:00 - 21:00 hours

Saturday, May 25th - 9:00 - 21:00 hours

Sunday, May 26th - 9:00 - 17:00 hours

The following team have qualified for the final tournament: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (Iasi), Babes-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca), Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University (Bucuresti), Lucian Blaga University (Sibiu), Petrol-Gaze University(Ploiesti), Pitesti University (Pitesti), Politehnica University (Bucuresti), Romanian-American University (Bucuresti), Transilvania University (Brasov).
The compete schedule of the games (teams, hours, halls) will be published after the technical meeting before the start of the competition.

Come and join us to support your favorites and admire the sporting spectacle offered by the students dedicated to this sport.

"Challenges and Opportunities in the Tourism Industry in the Context of Globalization" Round Table

On Wednesday, the 15th of May 2013, the Senate Hall of the Romanian-American University hosted the Round Table entitled "Challenges and Opportunities in the Tourism Industry in the Context of Globalization", an event organized by the School of the Economy of Domestic and International Tourism, attended by renowned representatives of the business environment in the tourism industry, representatives of the academic world, scientific and professional associations, bachelor and master students. In the opening of the assembly, Prof. Doinita Ciocirlan, PhD., Vice Rector of Strategic Management, Quality and Institutional Development at the Romanian-American University, gave a speech. Among the elite guests that honored this event with their presence and who offered answers to essential questions at this time of great challenge for this field, we can enumerate: Nicolae Albu, PhD., General Manager of the Aro-Palace Group, Brasov, and Manager of the Tourism and Hospitality Department, the Romanian Distribution Committee; Razvan Andrei Nacea, Managing Director of Seytour Medical Tourism (Seytour International Corporation) and ANAT Spokesperson; Raluca Cristina Purcarea, General Manager Cosmo Travel; Prof. Petru Filip, PhD., Member of the Board of the Romanian Distribution Committee; Ion Andrei, PhD., General Manager CEDES Research and Development, Founding President of the Service Quality Association; Prof. Radu Titus Marinescu, PhD., Member of the Board of the Romanian Distribution Committee; Mihail Teodor Purcarea, Cosmo Travel / Decar Studios Project Manager; Iulian Cristache, Member of the Board of the Romanian Distribution Committee.

Prof. Doinita Ciocirlan emphasized, at the end of the debate, the quality of the resulting ideas and launched the invitation to create a strategic partnership, an invitation that was accepted by the participants, who saluted the value of this initiative.

Romania Austrian Economics Summer School 2013

Murray Rothbard Center of Political Economy and Business within the Romanian-American University in partnership with: Li Schoolland, Cato Institute, Societatea pentru Libertate Individuala, Ludwig von Mises Institute-Romania, Econosofia, organizes between 17th - 19th of June 2013 the ROMANIA AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS SUMMER SCHOOL 2013.

The goal of the ROMANIA AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS SUMMER SCHOOL is to educate the public in understanding economic phenomena and the importance of institutions that encourage the development and prosperity. To promote the ideas of liberty, to help people learn a fundamental way of thinking about a free society which can be applied to every aspect of decision making for professional and private life.

More details on: http://austrianeconomics.rau.ro

Erasmus Open Doors Day

The Romanian-American University would like to invite you to the Erasmus Open Doors Day, that will take place on the 30th of May 2013 in our campus.

There are many events and activities planned, important guest-speakers and a lot of fun, so we would like to share all of them with you.
There will also be a photo competition, so every student that is or was involved in an Erasmus mobility abroad, please send us a nice photo from Erasmus with a short description. You might be the lucky winner of a very exciting surprise gift!

This event is a national-level one and we are expecting international and Romanian students from many universities from all over Romania.

...and one more thing: don't forget the URMA Concert in the end!

We hope to have you here with us!

For further information please see the AGENDA [RO] of the event.

"Capitalism vs. Socialism" Debate

Murray Rothbard Center of Political Economy and Business in partnership with the Center for Economy and Liberty (ECOL) and Critic Atac organizes on Tuesday May the 28th 2013, in the Senate Room of the Romanian-American University the great debate "Capitalism vs. Socialism.

Speakers:

Bogdan Glavan

Cosmin Marinescu

Victoria Stoiciu

Vasile Ernu

International Summer School on Business Development in the Context of European Integration and Globalization

In June 10 - 21, 2013 the Romanian-American University provides courses within the International Summer School program organized in collaboration with the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
The Summer School brings together undergraduate and graduate students from USA and Romania who will take benefit of a rich study program and of cultural and tourist activities.

Courses and lectures held by professors from the two universities and by Romania specialists in Economics approach topics on Business Development in the context of European Integration and Globalization: International Trade & Policies, World Economy, International Business Management, European Monetary Policy, Project Management, International Law, Globalization etc.

For further information and registration:

American Programs Office
3rd Floor, Room 305
Tel. +4-021.202.95.09 | +4-0372.120.121
E-mail: [email protected]

"Economy Works" Finals

The Final stage of Economy Works Contest for high-school students, organized by The Romanian-American University and SOLIB will be hosted by The Romanian-American University on 25 - 26th of May 2013, starting 9:00 AM - The Senate Room.

During the online stage of the contest some of the students enrolled in the program have proved themselves as potential winners by a high level of understanding, originality and clear thinking. These are the best 9 students who will come to Bucharest this weekend to present their paper-works. Most of them have already won some sections of the contest.

Congratulations to the winners:

Ioana Gabriela Vasile, Colegiul National Mihai Viteazul Ploiesti

Emanuel Stoica, Colegiul National Iulia Hasdeu

Alina Bucsa, Colegiul National Bilingv George Cosbuc

Diana Violeta Ruican, Colegiul National Fratii Buzesti, Craiova

Ivona Mihaescu, Colegiul National Gheorghe Lazar

Lavinia-Maria Cosman, Liceul Teoretic Onisifor Ghibu, Oradea

Gabriela-Maria Buturuga, Colegiul Economic Ion Ghica, Targoviste

Alexandru Sotropa, Colegiul National A. T. Laurian, Botosani

Claudius-Noris Pintilie, Colegiul National Andrei Saguna, Brasov

Results of the Final Tournament of the National Universitary Basketball Championship

The School and University Sports Federation in partnership with the Romanian-American University and the Romanian Basketball Federation, with the support of the Bucharest Department of Sport and Youth, organized during May 24 - 26, 2013 the final tournament of the National Universitary Basketball Championship.

Final tournament - WOMEN - Agronomia Sports Hall

Group A: Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University (UCDC), Universitatea Craiova (Craiova)

Group B: Politehnica University of Bucuresti (UPB), Petroleum-Gas University (UPG), Transilvania University Brasov (UT)

Group stage:
24.05.2013 - 17:00 hours - UCDC - Craiova 45 : 38
24.05.2013 - 18:30 hours - UPB - UPG 53 : 11
25.05.2013 - 11:00 hours - UT - UPG 53 : 36
25.05.2013 - 12:30 hours - UPB - UT 68 : 32

3rd place final:
26.05.2013 - ora 9:00 - Craiova - UT 54 : 43

1st place final:
26.05.2013 - ora 10:30 - UCDC - UPB 42 : 16

FINAL RANKING:
1st place - UCDC
2nd place - UPG
3rd place - Craiova

Final tournament - MEN - Ferdinand I School Sports Hall

Group A: Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University (UCDC), Lucian Blaga University (ULB), Petroleum-Gas University (UPG), Transilvania University Brasov (UT)

Group B: Romanian-American University (URA), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (UAIC), Politehnica University of Bucuresti (UPB), Pitesti University (Pitesti)

Group stage:
24.05.2013 - ora 15:00 - UCDC - UT 78 : 61
24.05.2013 - ora 16:30 - ULB - UPG 65 : 63
24.05.2013 - ora 18:00 - URA - UPB 42 : 56
24.05.2013 - ora 19:30 - UAIC - Pitesti 60 : 65
25.05.2013 - ora 9:00 - UT - UPG 56 : 44
25.05.2013 - ora 10:30 - UCDC - ULB 61 : 49
25.05.2013 - ora 12:00 - UPB - Pitesti 59 : 60
25.05.2013 - ora 13:30 - URA - UAIC 43 : 56
25.05.2013 - ora 15:00 - ULB - UT 58 : 42
25.05.2013 - ora 16:30 - UPG - UCDC 58 : 61
25.05.2013 - ora 18:00 - UAIC - UPB 53 : 35
25.05.2013 - ora 19:30 - Pitesti - URA 39 : 56

3rd place final:
26.05.2013 - ora 12:00 - ULB - UAIC 51 : 35

1st place final:
26.05.2013 - ora 13:30 - UCDC - Pitesti 77 : 52

FINAL RANKING:
1st place - UCDC
2nd place - Pitesti
3rd place - ULB

Congratulations to all participants!

Student Themed Trip

According to our tradition of organizing a students' theme tour every academic year, the School of the Economy of Domestic and International Tourism, in its quality of a promoter of such activities at the Romanian-American University, organized, between the 24th and the 26th of May 2013, a tour to Brasov, the accommodation being at Club Bran Villa.
During the three days while the tour lasted, cultural and animation and entertainment activities took place (Urlatoarea Cascade in Busteni, Rasnov Castle, Valea Cetatii Cave), the students preparing adequate portfolios according to the tour theme.

At Club Bran Villa, both students and teaching staff members participated in entertainment activities specific to a holiday club (bow shooting, flying fox, wall climbing and horse riding, team and individual games and contests), as a result of which students obtained a series of prizes, certificates and medals. The piano recital, the folk music and the live concert on Friday and Saturday completed the three-day cultural activity.
The participation in outdoor activities in Adventure Park in Brasov (a park that offers ten itineraries of progressive difficulty) aimed at daring students to test their physical limits and challenge their mental astuteness.
At the end of the programme, upon their return home, the delegation had debates on the present stage of development of animation and entertainment in the visited location in comparison with other tourist lodging units in Romania and abroad. The most solid argumentations were awarded prizes.
All these interactive experiences and group activities have consolidated the partnership between students and the teaching staff in a pleasant and constructive way, liveliness and high spirits dominating the whole atmosphere.

JUNE 2013

"Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World" International Conference

The internatinoal conference entitled "Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World", organized during November 8 - 9, 2013, offers to teaching staff, researchers, BA and MA students, business environment representatives the opportuynity to share ideas and latest research results.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 1st 2013.

More information is available on:
http://mlibcw.rau.ro

IATA Courses

The IATA Center within the Romanian-American University announces the launch of the enrollment procedure for a new set of IATA/UFTAA Foundation courses.
The classes will take place during September 23 - October 10, 2013.

For further information please visit the dedicated website:
iata.rau.ro
The campaign "Save the villages of Bukovina - Adopt a house!"

During May and June, 2013, students of the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism of the Romanian-American University, coordinated by Professor Daniela Firoiu PhD, together with bachelor and master students of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Public Administration (FSEAP) from the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, participated in the field research endeavored as part of the volunteer project "Save the villages of Bukovina - Adopt a house!".
The project was initiated by the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Public Administration, by Senior Lecturer Carmen Carsovschi, PhD., in cooperation with Bukovina Village Museum, the Bukovina Tourism Association and the Regional Economic Development Association (www.satele-bucovinei.ro).

Being involved and extremely dedicated, students benefited from the hospitality of the locals in the villages of Bukovina, coming in contact with a wonderful world, filled with history and traditions, but heavily influenced by the "modernism" of our times.

"A world filled with life and history, living under the threat of extinction!"

"Hospitality International Summer School" - July 15th-21st, 2013

"Hospitality International Summer School" - 2013 is an intensive training program organized by the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism within the Romanian-American University (Bucharest), in partnership with the Faculty of Business within the Babes-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca) and the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Public Administration within the Stefan cel Mare University (Suceava).
Through its content and structure, the program creates for participants the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest trends in the field, from the perspective of the economic, technological, environmental and social changes occurring at European and international levels.

The coordinates of the program are the following:

Venue: the Faculty of Business, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca;

Schedule: July 15th - 21st, 2013;

Duration of the program: 63 hours, out of which 20 for courses, 10 hours for seminars and practice, 24 hours for individual study and 9 hours for the Project Portfolio;

Program finalization: defending a project portfolio;

Participation fee: 350 lei/RON.

Contact person:
Professor Daniela Firoiu, PhD., Romanian-American University, Bucharest
Phone: 0722.95.35.14
E-mail address: [email protected]
First official internship program at Victoria Palace

The Romanian Government organizes the first official internship program at Victoria Palace.
The program underlines the need for young staf in the local and central public administration, which can bring new ideas for developing the administrative system in Romania. It is a unique opportunity to aquire professional experience and to develop skills needed within the governing act. This program is designed as for the young interns to understand the inner workings of the government in order to be able to quickly integrate into the system at a later date.

The internships at the Victoria Palace cover a two month period (July 15th - September 15th) and are not remunerated. During this time, interns work the same schedule as the department they are assigned to, commonly 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Each intern is under the responsibility of a direct supervisor which acts like a mentor. We mention that the available fields for the internship program cover a rather broad spectrum: public relations, law, internaitnoal relations, political sciences, IT etc. The student can choose a department related to his qualifications.

For further information you can acces the official webpage of the program:
http://internship.gov.ro

or you can send your questions through email:
[email protected].
Graduation Ceremonies - 2013

The Romanian-American University congratulates all its graduates and invite you to attend the graduation festivities that mark a milestone for their personal and professional development.
The festivities will reunite both BA and MA graduates of the specific schools.

Graduation Ceremonies Schedule

School of Domestic and International Commercial and Financial Banking Relations - Saturday, June 22, 11:00, Aula Magna

School of European Economic Studies - Tuesday, June 25, 11:00, Aula Magna

School of Computer Science for Business Management - Wednesday, June 26, 11:00, Aula Magna

School of Management-Marketing - Thursday, June 27, 12:00, Aula Magna

School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism - Friday, June 28, 11:00, Aula Magna

School of Law - Tuesday, July 2, 13:30, Aula Magna

Come and join them!

JULY 2013

Congratulations to All Graduates of 2013!

The Romanian-American University has the pleasure and privilege to congratulate all graduates of the 2013 classes, for both bachelor and master studies!

With the completion of a cycle of studies begins a new stage in both your professional and personal life - we are sure that you will be able to fulfill your expectations and our entire academic community will be proud of your achievements.
We will always welcome you because you and us are both part of a community - we will always try to support you with everything in our power and we are sure that you will also support us when possible. We are waiting for you, together with all RAU gradutes, in the RAU Alumni Association, and we hope to see you with us during other bachelor, master or specialized studies organized by our institution.

Congratulations and Best of Luck!

"Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World" International Conference

The internatinoal conference entitled "Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World", organized during November 8 - 9, 2013, offers to teaching staff, researchers, BA and MA students, business environment representatives the opportuynity to share ideas and latest research results.

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to July 15th, 2013.

More information is available on:
http://mlibcw.rau.ro
New Accomplishment for RAU students

The Romanian-American University is proud to congratulate a new winner of the "GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program - Romania" scholarship, competition supported by General Electric (USA).

Following the "tradition" of the last years during which the RAU has managed to have at least one representative among the winners of this yearly competition, Mr. Cosmin Barbu, student of the School of Economic European Studies, is the last addition to this prestigious list.

C.A.E.S.A.R. Tourism in Romania 2030

On Wednesday, the 10th of July, 2013, students and teaching staff members from the School of the Domestic and International Economy of Tourism participated in C.A.E.S.A.R. Tourism in Romania 2030, an event organized by The League of Romanian Students Abroad and Young SKAL Bucharest, in order to identify opportunities for the development of Romanian tourism, by creating long-term viable strategies.
The Romanian-American University, together with other prestigious partners, has also been among the sponsors of the event.

The event gathered national and international young experts in the field of tourism, famous personalities, and Romanian private and public representatives, focusing on the analysis of the main directions of development and promotion of Romanian Tourism, for the 2030 timeline.

The themes for debate focused on: The analysis of human, natural and cultural resources of Romanian Tourism; The business environment, technologies and infrastructure - exponential factors for tourism development; The legislation environment and tourism proceedings and Elements of branding and competitive advantages of Romania.

"English for Lecturers - Skills for Using English in an Academic Environment" Course

The Romanian-American University is hosting a course in "ENGLISH FOR LECTURERS - SKILLS FOR USING ENGLISH IN AN ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT" between the 23rd - 27th of September, 2013. The course's main purpose is to give each participant specific skills for effectively teaching one's subject(s) in English, in order to improve communication and methodological competencies.
The English for Lecturers skills will be applied in practice, as the course is to be attended by representatives of various universities from Europe. The program is 5 days long and consists of 20 hours of teaching/workshops and a "one day" cultural visit outside Bucharest, to cross linguistic and geographical borders.

Deadline for apllications: September 9th, 2013

Course fee: 275 EUR (it includes: 20 hours of teaching/workshops, "welcome package", coffee breaks, the cultural visit outside Bucharest, teaching materials. Accommodation and meals, excepting traditional lunch on Wednesday, are not included).

Payment details: payment until September 16th, 2013 (invoice to be sent after registration).

Thematic trip: visit to Sinaia, Azuga & Bran; The Romanian Herittage: History, Culture, Traditions and Nature
History: The Royal family Heritage - Peles Castle in Sinaia
Culture: George Enescu, the most famous Romanian musician - "George Enescu" Memorial House in Sinaia
Traditions: Rhein & Co Wineries - traditional Romanian cellar (wine tasting); traditional Lunch included
Nature: Bucegi Mountains - Trip by Cable Car to Babele, 2290 m Altitude; Natural Monuments: Babele and Bucegi Sfinx (weather permitting)
History: Medieval Heritage - Bran Castle (subject to availability)

For further details access the links below:

Course description

Registration form

Romanian-Japanese Studies Center's Summer School 2013

The Romanian-Japanese Studies Center organizes its' annual summer school from the 27th to the 31st of July, 2013, in Balchik, Bulgaria.

RJSC-2013 Summer School Program [RO]

"Hospitality International Summer School" first summer school in Romania on the topic of hospitality

Period 15th to 21st July 2013 marked a unique experience for students from the faculties of tourism and hospitality of the Romanian-American University (Bucharest), Babes-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca) and Stefan cel Mare University (Suceava) through the organization of the first summer school in the hospitality industry in Romania (Hospitality International Summer School). A unique experience in the information presented, practical issues and innovations in the area, involving experts in the tourism industry.

Hospitality International Summer School meant so many things Romania, tourism, hospitality, school, study visits to hotels, music, walks, hundreds of steps, sloping streets, sport, ETII written on the grass, feelings, dreams, experiences, people... Cultural tourism, adventure, business, ecotourism... All with the flavour of Cluj. And Sibiu. And Alba Iulia. And Salina Turda, Cheile Turzii, Baisoara resort. A week that can easily amount to several specialized books read or even more than a regular month of school. A week with unique moments that otherwise would not have existed. An incredible experience that we really hope to become a tradition.

We thank for the participation and involvement of all professionals in the hospitality industry, who managed to convey, in a relatively short period of time, highly relevant messages to everything tourism in the 21st century means.

Razvan Pirjol (CIT): "Tourism in Romania needs a new attitude, a new vision. Young specialists in the area can bring the change!"

Patricia Dodu (URA): "Perhaps globalization is not something so marvellous. Beyond the dreams, beyond the luxurious resorts, there are people who smile and make you feel wonderful maybe for only one dollar a day."

Adina Horodica (Xpect):
Perseverance and creativity are the essence of success in the hospitality industry."
Doina Grigoras (Tez Tour): "Nowadays, the tourism industry can be defined by a single word: dynamic. Nothing is the same, and things evolve at breakneck speed."

Adrian Vadan (Eximtur): "Success in the business area in tourism is based on the accuracy of contracts and resolving conflicts that may arise."

Calin Ile (Ibis): "We are the future. Tourism in Romania needs fresh forces, specialists able to offer a new perspective over the industry."

Ovidiu Cioci (City Plaza): "The industry of events organization is complex, and a successful planning means creativity."

Cris Micut (Trend Hospitality Consulting and Management): "In business, you have to be pragmatic. You must be able to understand how things evolve, to feel when to retire or, on the contrary, when you have to seize the chance. You must always be one step ahead of change."

Alexandru Olteanu (Caro Hotel): "Brands live in our minds so that they become more powerful, and we, ultimately, more weak in front of them. In the hospitality industry, the brand makes a difference."

All these wonderful things are due to the dedication and commitment of those who founded the Hospitality International Summer School, people without whom none of all that meant this summer school would have existed: Mrs. Daniela Firoiu, PhD Professor (RAU), Mrs. Smaranda Cosma, PhD Associate Professor (UBB), Mrs. Carmen Nastase, PhD Professor (USV). Thank you for a week full of extraordinary moments!

We thank the institutional management of the three universities for making possible that a simple, but wonderful idea be brought to life.

AUGUST 2013

RJSC Summer School 2013

During July 27th-31st, 2013, the Romanian-Japanese Studies Center of the RAU, together with Sakuranbo Constanta Association, has organized the fifth edition of the summer school focused on Japanese language, culture and economy.
This year it was the first edition organized outside of Romania's borders and it was a record regarding the number of participants - 51. During the five days there were Japanese language classes, Japanese business environment workshops, ninjutsu classes, but also visits to historical and touristic landmarks.

We thank all the participants, faculty and our partners from Free Spirit.

We will be waiting for you at the VIthe edition, in Sibiu and Maramures!

SEPTEMBER 2013

National Debate Forum for Students

ARDOR - Muntenia together with the Romanian-American University and their institutional partners British Council - Romania and Municipal School Inspectorate - Bucharest, have organized during September 5th - 9th, 2013, in the Romanian-American University campus in Bucharest, the 19th edition of the most prestigious debate competition in Romania.

The competition involved more than 180 high-school students from all over the country and 60 students and professors, as judges and organizers.

The topic for the finals was:
"You are a young immigrant from a poor country in state of civil war. You are offered citizenship both in the United States of America and the European Union. Offers are the only options that you have and are mutually exclusive. You do not know exactly where are you going to live in any of the cases. You do not know any other language but your mother tongue, which is not spoken inside any of the possible destinations. What will you do?"

Congratulations to all participants!

"Crossing Boundaries in Culture and Communication - Journeys from Europe to Other Continents and Back" Conference

The Department of Foreign Languages of the ROMANIAN-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY organises on the 1st and 2nd of November 2013 the third international conference: Crossing Boundaries in Culture and Communication - Journeys from Europe to Other Continents and Back.

The conference languages are: Romanian, English, French, Spanish, German or Italian and presentations are invited in the following sections:
1. linguistics / applied linguistics
2. literature
3. cultural studies
4. translation studies
5. education research
6. communication, journalism and media

For further information please contact:
[email protected]
Foreign Languages Courses

The Department of Foreign Languages of the Romanian-American University organizes intensive foreign language courses in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

"Beginner" level: at the end of the module graduates receive A1/A2 level competencies, according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

"Intermediate" level: at the end of the module graduates receive B1/B2 level competencies, according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Duration: each module has 40 hours, 2 classes twice a week between 01.11.2013 - 31.01.2014.
Study fee: 400 lei.

Applications: 01.10.2013 - 31.10.2013, The Department of Foreign Languages (room 310, 3rd floor, C building) or by email at [email protected].

For further information please contact The Department of Foreign Languages or phone at +4-0372-120.168.
RAU Student Club President Represents Romania at the UN!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, have organized the selection for the Youth Delegate to the UN Program, for the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, September 2013. As a result of the selection process and the final debate which took place on August 27th, the organizers have announced the winner of the 2013-2014 mandates. Both winners come from prestigious private universities: Eliza Chirila (Romanian-American University) and Cosmin Chirita ("Nicolae Titulescu" University).

The Youth Delegate to the UN Program is unique and offers the young participants from UN member states the possibility to take part in the decision-making processes at international level. The member states have the option to include young representatives in their national delegations. In Romania the program is coordinated by the Ministry of Youth and Sport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In New York, the delegates receive the support of the Romanian Mission to the UN.
The youth delegates must demonstrate the capacity to integrate initiatives within the national priorities of the youth policies, having the obligation to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and to offer support and counselling for at least 6 month after their return in Romania.

Eliza Chirila is a student of the Romanian-American University, within the School of Law, being in the same time President of the RAU Students' Club (CS-URA) and Director of the International Relations Department of the Romanian Students Union (USR).

Sincere congratulations to both winners!
Opening Ceremonies of the new 2013-2014 academic year

The Romanian-American University has the pleasure to invite you to the opening ceremonies of the new academic year, 2013-2014.

All festivities are to take place in the Aula Magna of the university, following the next schedule:

Tuesday - 1.10.2013

10:00 - Official Opening Ceremony of the University

13:00 - Opening of the School of Management-Marketing

15:00 - Opening of the School of Law

Wednesday - 2.10.2013

9:00 - Opening of the School of European Economic Studies

11:00 - Opening of the School of Domestic and International Commercial and Financial Banking Relations

13:00 - Opening of the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism

15:00 - Opening of the School of Computer Science for Business Management

We welcome the participation of all faculty, institutional partners, students and their families, to be together for this new beginning.
"IANCUT" Pastel and Sculpture Exhibition

The Romanian-American University together with the Romanian Fine Arts Union invite you to attend the opening of the IANCUT pastel and sculpture exhibition.
The opening takes place on Tuesday, October 1st 2013, 10:00, in the university campus.

The artist Ion Iancut, preminent painter, sculptor and sketcher of the Romanian fine arts field, is recognized world-wide for his large-scale public works of art which grace numerous museums, corporate headquarters, public and private collections. His works are exhibited in many Romanian cities as well as throughout Europe. The artist has shown his work extensively since the mid 1970' and exhibits a definitive trademark style that is recognized internationally.

IN MEMORIAM - ION SMEDESCU. Commemorative Senate

The Senate of the Romanian-American University will commemorate on Saturday, October 5th, 2013, 13:00 hours, five years since the passing into eternity of professor ION SMEDESCU, PhD, Founding-President and Rector of the Romanian-American University, outstanding personality of the Romanian academic life, renowned specialist in marketing, creator of school and promoter of private higher education.

OCTOBER 2013

Elite Group - GR8

The test for acceptance in the Elite Grupe - GR8, within the School of Domestic and International Commercial and Financial Banking Relations will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00 hours, in the Amphitheatre 1.

Good luck to all the candidates!

The View from the Top: George Washington University

The Romanian-American University invites you on Monday, October 7th 2013, starting from 9:00 hours, in the Senate Hall for a meeting with Ms. Brittany Wright, expert of "International Programs & Admission" Department from George Washington University, USA.

The meeting will focus on presentations of post-graduate study programs within George Washington University and funding schemes for international students.

The event is organized in cooperation with Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission.

ION SMEDESCU - IN MEMORIAM COMMEMORATION

The Senate of the Romanian-American University commemorated on Saturday, October 5th, 2013, at 9:30, five years since the passing into eternity of professor ION SMEDESCU, PhD, Founding-President and Rector of the Romanian-American University, outstanding personality of the Romanian academic life, renowned specialist in marketing, creator of school and promoter of private higher education.

On the same occasion, Mrs. Ene Ana-Georgiana, first year student of the School Domestic and International Commercial and Financial Banking Relations, "International Business" major, was awarded the ION SMEDESCU Scholarship.

European Economic Area Grants, 2009-2014 - students

Open selection for European Economic Area Grants, 2009-2014, for students.

Info Package - students [RO]

Japanese Movie History Class

The Romanian-Japanese Studies Center, part of the Department of Asian Studies with the Romanian-American University organizes a new course entitled "Made in Japan Movie History.From Yasujiro Ozu to Takeshi Kitano".

The course extends over 7 meetings, starting in November 2013, and the study fee is 200 lei.

For further information: [email protected]

Romanian EILC in January-February, 2014!

RAU invites Erasmus exchange students to learn the Romanian Language and Culture in February 2014!

Organised in the framework of EILC (Erasmus Intensive Language Course), the module for beginners from February will be held on the Romanian-American University premises, from 27th January 2014 till 14th February 2014.
Students will be awarded 4 ECTS.

Application deadline for autumn course: 1st of November 2013.

EILC application should be sent by e-mail to the following address: [email protected]

Usefull documents:

Application form

EILC Information form

Useful links:

erasmus.rau.ro

http://www.llp-ro.ro
http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/eilc_en.htm
Classes held by faculty from foreign partner universities

The Romanian-American University offers its' BA and MA students an extend setup of extracurricular classes held by well-known faculty from partner universities in the USA and Europe.

The first series of such courses will comprise the following options:

Growth Strategies for Banks and Companies Adjusted to Emerging Markets - course held by Joann Symms, Senior Partner - Fraser lloyd & Partners LLP, Marea Britanie
October 14 - 28, 2013
Classroom: MBA Lab

Reality-Test Labs for Entrepreneurial Ideas - course held by Hans Zwaga, Senior Lecturer on Marketing, Management and International Trade - Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences, Finlanda
November 4 - 15, 2013
Classroom: MBA Lab

Project Management - course held by James K. McCollum, PhD Emeritus Professor - University of Alabama in Huntsville, SUA
November 4 - 15, 2013
Classroom: MBA Lab

Basic Issues in Financial Management - course held by Seyed Mehdian, PhD Professor of Finance - University of Michigan-Flint, SUA
November 11 - 15, 2013
Classroom: MBA Lab

Language in American National and Foreign Policy - course held by Donald Corbin, PhD Professor - James Madison University, SUA
November 18 - 29, 2013
Classroom: MBA Lab

For further information please visit our dedicated website:
guestcourses.rau.ro

October 16th - Career Day at the RAU

The Romanian-American University invites its' BA and MA students to attend the "Career Day" event, organized within the POSDRU financed project entitled "POSDRU/86 /1.2/S/63252 - Dezvoltarea sistemului european de management al calificarilor universitare si valorificarea competentelor informale" (Development of the European Management System of University Qualifications and university management and Informal Competences Capitalization).

The event offers the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops, debates with business representatives and a round table focused on "Legal Careers - Models to follow:.

Event Program [RO]

For further information please vizit the projects' website:
http://uni4-4.rau.ro [RO]
International Conference "Contemporary Legal Institutions within the Context of EU Integration"

The School of Law within the Romanian-American University invites you to attend the international conference entitled: "Contemporary Legal Institutions within the Context of EU Integration". The event will take place in the Senate Hall, on November 8th - 9th 2013.

The conference comprises three sections:

Higher Education System Reforms According the the Bologna Process;

Facts and Perspectives within the National Legal System, in the context of Romania's EU Integration;

Legal Protection of human Rights.

For further information on the subject please visit the dedicated website:
http://ijc.rau.ro
First Romanian-Azerbaijani Studies Center in Romania

On Monday, 21st of October 2013, from 14:00 , the Senate Hall of the Romanian-American University will host the official opening of the first Romanian-Azerbaijani Studies Center in our country, with the help of the Azerbaijan Embassy in Romania and of the "Heydar Aliyev" Foundation.

The event will be honoured by the presence of His Excellency FARID ABDINBAYOV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Romania.

The opening of the center will be preceded by the signing of a partnership protocol between the Romanian-American University, represented by its rector OVIDIU FOLCUT, PhD and the "Heydar Aliyev" Foundation, represented by director IQBAL HACIYEV.

Preselection for the URAganii! Basketball Team

Did you play basketball in highschool? Do you want to compete against Romania's best basketball student players and eventually play in the European Student Basketball Championship?

Come join our basketball team, the URAganii!

The preselection is organized, starting from 12:30, in Rapid Sports Hall, during the following days:
Tuesday - 22.10.2013

Thursday - 24.10.2013

Tuesday - 29.10.2013

For any other information please contact the coordinator of the basketball team, Ms. Ruxandra VILAG:
Phone: +4-0721-613.346
E-mail: [email protected]

Join us in Europe: Apply for an Erasmus Grant!

Find out how:

- www.rau.ro, "Office for European Programs - ERASMUS" section
- Room 306 - Office for European Programs - ERASMUS

Erasmus Placement Grants are free grants available for the 2013-2014 academic year period and are financed with 600 to 850 Euro/month.
Erasmus Study Grants are free grants available for the 2013-2014 academic year and are financed with 400 to 500 Euro/month.

For further information:

Office for European Programs - ERASMUS (C Building, 3rd floor, Room 306)

Phone: +4-0372-120.115

Email: [email protected]
"Investing in Human Potential" Scholarship Program

Rodl & Partner Romania, in partnership with the Romanian-American University and with the support of CS-URA, has launched a scholarship competition entitled "Investing in Human Potential".

If you find yourself in the description on CS-URA website, then we are looking for you!
Read carefully all the information and apply for a scholarship that will offer you both financial support and career orientation.

More information on:
http://www.cs-ura.ro/RodlPartner

Hospitality Days... during the Interwar Period

Between October 28th and October 31st, 2013, the Romanian-American University in Bucharest, the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism, will host the "Hospitality Days" event, organized in partnership with the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, the School of Business. Along with the two universities, Ibis Hotel, Grand Hotel Continental, Novotel, Caro Hotel support as hosts, but also through the participation of industry professionals, a series of round tables, where past and future aspects of the hospitality industry in terms of the 21st century challenges will be discussed.

"Hospitality Days"... A journey started in a colourful autumn day. A journey through time, which will help students and Master students to (re)discover Bucharest's flavour. Old and new buildings... Old and new stories... Hundreds or thousands of steps... One history and stories hidden in every corner of Victoriei Avenue and beyond.
Time is running out the same... New dreams are born with every step for young and very young ones, for the mature ones, for those experienced... And in all this splendor of contemporary dreams and feelings, the city's hospitality and warmth seem to remain the same... Enough reasons to refresh Bucharest's interwar idyllic picture and that, for students involved in organizing the event, will be the beginning of the wonderful "Yesteryear Hospitality Story".
"The Yesteryear Versus The Contemporary Hospitality Story" will be discussed during the workshop on "Maison - confiserie; l'hotel - restaurant... La periode de l'entre-deux-guerres" (Thursday, October 31st, 2013, 10 o'clock, the Senate Hall of the Romanian-American University in Bucharest), where well known specialists in the hospitality industry will take part.

Scholarships at partner universities in US

The Romanian-American University, in cooperation with its partners from the United States of America offers scholarship programs at American University, Washington DC and James Madison University, Virginia.

The "Washington Semester Program" of AU receives application for the 1st semester of the 2014-2015 academic year up to the deadline of March 1st, 2014.

For the annual scholarships within the James Madison University, the applications are received up to the deadline of December 15th, 2013.

Workshop on "Innovation!"

The Romanian-American University together with its partner institution TAMK - Tampere University of Applied Sciences, from Finland, organizes on November 6 and 7, 2013 the workshop entitled INNOVATION!.

The activities will be supervised by Finnish faculty, Petriina Vuorinen and Timo Leppakoski.

Event Schedule

Preselection for MISS and MISTER JUNIOR PROM 2013

The Romanian-American University invites the first year students to enroll in the MISS and MISTER JUNIOR PROM 2013 R.A.U..

On this occasion, we are waiting for you at the preselections for the MISS and MISTER JUNIOR PROM, which will take place at the RAU Fitness according to the schedule:

Thursday, 31.10.2013 - 15:00 hours

Monday, 4.11.2013 - 15:00 hours

For any other information please contact us by phone at:
+4-0723-141.527

Naming Ceremony of the Romanian-Japanese Studies Center - "Angela Hondru" RJSC

Monday, 28th of October 2013, took place the Naming Ceremony of the Romanian-Japanese Studies Center - "Angela Hondru" RJSC.

The event started at 10:00, in the Senate Hall, where the Romanian-American University Rector, Ovidiu Folcuu Ph.D. Professor, awarded Angela Hondru Ph.D. Professor, Mrs. Kazuko Shimada (Romanian-Japanese Music Association), and Mr. Charlie Cunningham-Reid (Romania, Moldavia and Bulgaria JT General Manager) with Excellence Diploma for remarkable results in facilitating the collaboration between Romania and Japan.

Moreover, Mrs. Angela Hondru Ph.D. Professor involvement in the development of the Romanian-Japanese Studies Center, since its beginning 8 years ago, was celebrated through images.
The event continued with a short taiko recital performed by the RJSC students, Japanese pop songs performed by the young Merci Band Romanian artists, Romanian traditional dances and songs performed by Mrs. Karmen Caraman and Miss Cristina Dinu.
The Romanian-Japanese Music Association, represented by Mrs. Kazuko Shimada as president, donated a traditional Japanese drum - wadaiko to our center.

At the end of the event, a Japanese Cherry was seeded in the Romanian-American University yard.

New IATA Courses

The IATA ATC of the Romanian-American Univerisity announces the launch of a new series of courses organized under the IATA auspices:

IATA Travel & Tourism Consultant - a first for the RAU's ATC, during November 20th - 28th, 2013. Applications deadline: 10.11.2013

IATA Foundation - during December 3rd - 19th, 2013. Application deadline: 15.11.2013

For further information please visit our dedicated website:
iata.rau.ro
"Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World" International Conference

The international conference entitled "Management, Leadership and Innovation towards a Better Changing World", organized during November 8 - 9, 2013, offers to teaching staff, researchers, BA and MA students, business environment representatives the opportunity to share ideas and latest research results.

For further information please visit our dedicated website:
mlibcw.rau.ro
Opening of the DFL Intensive Courses

The Department of Foreign Languages of the Romanian-American University announces the official opening of the English language intensive course (beginner and intermediate level), on Monday, November 4, 2013, 4.30 PM, room 326 (3rd floor, C Building).

The Department of Foreign Languages of the Romanian-American University announces the official opening of the German language intensive course, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 4.30 PM, room 326 (3rd floor), C Building.

NOVEMBER 2013

European Economic Area Grants, 2009-2014 - teachers and administrative staff

Open selection for European Economic Area Grants, 2009-2014, for teachers and administrative staff.

Info Package - teachers and administrative staff [RO]

RAU International Speakers Arena

C.C.O.C, the Romanian-American University Career Counselling Center, invites its student and alumnae to a new project!

We call it RAU International Speakers Arena, an event fully in English, with national and international guests, meant to be shaped as an open space for debates and sharing good practices in the field of education.
The first edition will focus on the topic of Leadership and values in a globalized society and will take place on Monday, 11th of November, starting 6 p.m, at RAU Protocol Room (Ground Floor, Main Hall).

Guests:

Mr. James K. McCollum Ph.D. - Alabama, USA

Mr. Hans Zwaga - University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Mr. Marian Stas - Harvard University

Mr. Ovidiu Folcut - Romanian- American University

There are only 30 places available for RAU students.
To reserve a place at this conference please fill this form:
http://bit.ly/18Z2Ckx

Role Models for YOUth! - VIth edition

"Role Models for YOUth!" is a CS-URA project which brings you face to face with authentic Romanian role models!

To be more precise, we introduce you to prestigious and widely recognized Romanian performers from a variety of fields, you just have to apply for the event and think about the questions you would like to ask them.

The VIth edition, taking place on Monday, November 18th, at 18:00 in the Aula Magna of the Romanian-American University, will have as honoured guests:

Elisabeta Lipa, a living legend of the rowing Olympic discipline with 25 titles of Romanian National Champion, 12 medals at the World Championships and an astonishing record of 5 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze at six editions of the Olympic Games

Mihai Covaliu, multiple medals at the World Fencing Championships and the European Fencing Championships for both individual and team competitions, gold medal winner at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and bronze medal winner at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

Florin Dumitrescu, master chef and TV show host

Pavel Bartos, well known Romanian actor and TV anchor

Do not hesitate and send an application email to:
[email protected]
in order to reserve a seat now.

More information is available on:
www.facebook.com/modelepentrutineri

Intensive In-Depth Civil Law Course

During November 2013 - April 2014, the School of Law of the Romanian-American University organizes the program entitled: "Intensive In-DepthCurs Civil Law Course".

The classes are focused on IIIrd and IVth year students of the School of Law.
The number of places is limited to 70.
There is NO PARTICIPATION FEE. The course ends with Certificate of Participation.

The applications are filed in chronological order, up to the deadline of November 18th, 2013. The applications must be registered at the School of Law secretariat.
The classes start on November 18th, 2013, from 16:30 to 18:30 in the Amphitheatre 2.

The classes are designed to be interactive, giving the opportunity not only to listen to the lectures but also to discuss different topics raised by both faculty and students. The participants are strongly advised to review the bibliography of the different topics before the classes and to bring to the discus of the sion the most difficult aspects of the respective topics.

Course description and schedule [RO]

"From European East to the Far East" Lecture

On November 19, 2013, starting from 18:00 hours, the Senate Hall of the RAU will host a lecture on the topic "From European East to the Far East". The special guest of the event is the well known artist Dan Perjovschi.

The participants will have the opportunity to review with us the main stages of Dan Perjovschi's artistic creation and to find out about the experience of the artist with the occasion of the second Aichi Triennial.

Come and support our URAanii basketball team!

Our basketball team, URAganii, starts a new season in the National University Basketball Championship.
Come join them and help them win to get a perfect start for the new season!

The first game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th, in Leu Sports Hall, starting from 17:00 hours.

"Azerbaijan - model of successful development" Conference

The Department of Asia Studies within the Romanian-American University has the pleasure to invite you to attend the conference entitled "Azerbaijan - model of successful development", on Thursday, November 21st, 2013. The event will take place in the Aula Magna starting from 11:30 hours.

The special guests of the event are:

Iqbal Haciyev, President of the "Heydar Aliyev" Foundation in Romania

Horia Garbea, professor, writer and journalist

Hamza Karimov, Director of the National Petrol Company of Azerbaijan office in Romania

Florin Bonciu, PhD professor and Vice-Rector of RAU

The event will be televised by the national TV station of Azerbaijan.

The School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism at the Romanian Tourism Fair

Between November 14th and 17th, 2013, the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism of the Romanian-American University participates with its own stand at the Fall edition of the Romanian Tourism Fair, organised at Romexpo in partnership with the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Romanian National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT), the Federation of the Patronages in the Romanian Tourism (FPTR), the National Association of Rural, Ecological and Cultural Tourism in Romania (ANTREC) and the National Organization of Spas in Romania (OPTBR).

Teachers, students and Master students have the opportunity to interact with tourism professionals, but also to promote the educational offer of the School of Domestic and International Economy of Tourism, the stand particularly addressing the youth eager to continue their studies in tourism, whether it is a bachelor's degree or a Master's degree.

Junior Prom 2013

The Romanian-American University invites you to join the new "freshmen" of this year and participate at the traditional Junior Prom.

This year's event will host, as usual, an entire team of special guests:

Puya

Sonny Flame

Mc Cristi Stanciu

...other big surprises!

Date: 27.11.2013
Time: 21:00
Location: One Club (Splaiul Independentei nr.290)
Ticket: 25 lei, available at the stand in the RAU's main lobby (ground floor, B Building) and at the Students Experience office (ground floor, hostel)

A new energy paradigm for Romania: trends and challenges

The event will take place on Thursday, November 21st, 2013, starting at 10:00 hours, in the RAU's Senate Hall and it will be followed by a free debates session together with the guest speakers Razvan Nicolescu, Cristian Paun, Petre Stroe and Ana Otilia Nutu.

Event agenda :

10.00: Welcome speach - Ovidiu Folcut, PhD Professor, Rector of the Romanian-American University

10.05: Introduction - Bogdan Glavan, PhD Professor

10.15: "Strategic Priorities for Romania in the field of Energy" - Razvan Nicolescu, Public Affairs Director of Petrom and Vice-president of the Overseeing Committee of the European Agency for Energy Reglementation

10.30: "Taxim energy - towards a new fiscal paradigm?" - Cristian Paun, PhD Professor, University of Economic Studies, Executive Director of SOREC

10.45: "Energy Independence or Security?" - Petre Stroe, Expert, ex Managing Director of AXPO Romania SA and ex member of Administration Board of CONEL SA

11.00: "Top 5 mistakes to avoid in energy policy" - Ana Otilia Nutu, Expert, Expert Forum (EFOR) Romania

11.15: Discussion, questions and answers

Intensive In-Depth Civil Law Course

During November 2013 - April 2014, the School of Law of the Romanian-American University organizes the program entitled: "Intensive In-DepthCurs Civil Law Course".

The classes are focused on IIIrd and IVth year students of the School of Law.
The number of places is limited to maximum 70 persons.
There is no participation fee. The course ends with Certificate of Participation.

The applications are filed in chronological order. The applications must be registered at the School of Law secretariat.
The classes start on November 18th, 2013, from 16:30 to 18:30 in the Amphitheatre 2.

Course description and schedule [RO]

Debate Session: "DEPRESION AND ECONOMIC THEORY"

Murray Rothbard Center for Political Economy and Business of the Romanian-American University and The Department of International Economic Relations (ASE) have the pleasure to invite you on Friday, November 29th 16:00 hours, to the debate session entitled DEPRESION AND ECONOMIC THEORY.

The event is part of the "Books on debate" series and will be hosted by Silviu Cerna, PhD Professor from West University of Timisoara.

Presenter:

Alexandru Tasnadi, PhD Professor (ASE)

Speakers:

Bogdan Glavan, PhD Professor (RAU)

Octavian Jora, PhD Lecturer (ASE)

The event is being held in The Senate Room of The Romanian-American University.
"Give from Your Heart" Christmas Campaign

The CS-URA - Romanian-American University Student Club is waiting for you at the stand opened in the ground floor lobby to donate objects, toys or clothes. All the donations are dedicated to a noble cause, within the "Give from Your Heart" Christmas campaign. You will be rewarded with the gratitude of the 50 children helped by this campaign this year, children with no parents besides them for the Christmas... and with cookies at the organizers' stand.

The campaign is running during the November 26th - December 17th, 2013.

"Anime Phenomenon: between marketing and passion" Debate

The "Angela Hondru" Romanian-Japanese Studies Center of the Romanian-American University invites you on December 9th, 2013, starting from 18:00 hours, in the RAU's Senate Hall, to take part in the debate entitled: "Anime Phenomenon: between marketing and passion".

The special guests of the debate are: Ana Maria Caia, TV producer, Ruxandra Tarca, Otaku Festival organizers, Bogdan Opreanu, Japanese culture specialist. The hosts of the event areMirela Murgescu, PhD Professor and Serban Georgescu, coordinator of The "Angela Hondru" Romanian-Japanese Studies Center .

Access to the debate is free.

GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program Scholarships

The students of the Romanian-American University can win important scholarship and prizes within the GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program program, an event developed by the world famous US company General Electric and supported by five highly reputed Romanian universities, including the Romanian-American University (http://www.scholarshipandmore.org/romania/program-details). The academic fields covered by the program are: economics, management, engineering and technology.

Available scholarships and prizes:
an annual scholarship of 1500 euro, for two years (total amount of 3000 euro)

the opportunity to have a GE leader as mentor (including a job-shadowing opportunity)

participation in GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders activities, including a specially designed leadership development seminar

participation in community service projects

For further details and applications please visit the program website:
www.scholarshipandmore.org/cee

Application deadline: December 16th, 2013.

We remind you that RAU's students have an outstanding record regarding the GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program - during the last four years RAU students have always been among the winners of the competition.
We wish you good luck!

Christmas Show 2013

Already an established tradition, the Christmas Show dedicated to the children of the Romania-American University, will take place this year on December 16th, from 10:00 hours, in the main building ground floor lobby.

The children will be welcomed by Rudolf, involved in interactive games and creative workshops with story characters, enchanted by the puppeteers with a magic story and surprised by the gifts brought by Santa himself.

DECEMBER 2013

"Business Days 2013" at the Romanian-American University

The "Business Days" suite of events is developed around the idea of creating an opportunities' platform for business networking, for managers and entrepreneurs.
The event are designed to maximize the benefits of the 3 categories of stakeholders involved in this project: participants, partners and speakers. The events take two days, each day being partitioned on 3 stages:

conferences (focusing on developing a positive attitude, success stories, motivational examples, sharing of visions, trends and tendencies analysis)
workshops (focusing on the development of management and entrepreneurship abilities through experience exchange, micro-trainings, presentations, study cases and examples of good practice or simulation exercises)
formal business networking sessions (for both networking experienced people and beginners).

The 13th edition of the Business Days is organized in Bucharest, at the Romanian-American University, on December 10 and 11, 2013.

Students of the Romanian-American University benefit of 100 free tickets, type PLUS 2 (worth 90 Euro each), and the faculty benefits of free tickets, type PREMIUM 2 (worth 120 Euro each).

Student application:
Step 1 - Fill the online form
Step 2 - Fill the application form

* at the end of the application process you will receive the invite by email, in PDF format. This file should be printed for easier registration on premises.

For further information about the events:
http://www.businessdays.ro

"Once there, what are you going to do?" Workshop

The Career Counselling and Orientation Center invites you to attend the workshop "Once there, what are you going to to?". Come join us on Thursday, December 12th, in Room 017, from 13:00 hours and you will find out a lot of information about scholarships and jobs abroad.

"I want to go abroad, to find my dream school/job. How can I get there? How will I be? What about my boyfriend/girlfriend, my family, my friends, my places? How will I be treated "there"? Who can help me there?.

You have all the answers inside the "Once there, what are you going to do?" guide, by Diana Ursachi - Fullbright Scholarship, Soros Scholarship and Romanian Government Scholarship winner, who studied and worked in USA, Belgium and Hungary.
You will find in an organized and friendly form all the details about:

How to find the school/job/country that fits you

What are the benefits and downsides of living abroad

How to handle a selection process (academic or professional) in a foreign country

What do you need to impress a recruiter?

How to easily fit in a foreign country for studying/working

Scientific Student Club Session

On Tuesday, 11th of December 2013 the Romanian-American University organizes the Scientific Student Club Session for BA and MA students.

The debates are schedule as it follows:
- BA students sections - starting with 9:00 hours
- MA students sections - starting with 16:00 hours

Schedule [RO]

Intensive In-Depth Criminal Law Course

During December, 2013 - April, 2014, the School of Law of the Romanian-American University organizes the special program: "Intensive In-Depth Criminal Law Course".

The course is designed for the IIIrd and IVth academic year students of the School of Law

The number of places is limited to 70

There is no participation fee

The course ends with a Certificate of Participation

Classes are interactive

The course starts on December 10th, 2013, from 16:30 to 18:30 in the Amphitheatre 1.

Charity Christmas Show "Give from Your Heart"

Tuesday, December 17th, 18:00 hours
Main lobby of the Romanian-American University

- Carols and folk music
- Recital of cello and guitar
- Hand-made products fair
- Psychological entertainment show

Guests: Pitonov Vasile & Mihai Mosoi, RAU Students Choir - coordinated by prof. Emanuela Avram, Lavinia Andreea Brailescu (cello), Pantea Marius (guitar) and Mihai George - mentalist.

The ticket does not have a fixed price, it is represented by a donation for the children of the Filipestii de Targ orphanage.
We are waiting for you!

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