What: A panel discussion about countries seeking European Union membership, highlighting Ukraine and its current struggle with Russia. The panel will discuss whether countries seeking EU membership are motivated by hopes of quick prosperity through generous EU subsidies or whether political and economic stability and basic human rights are more important considerations. 

To illuminate these issues, panelists will examine the case of Poland, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in the EU in May. Russia's opposition to the EU's expansion will also be addressed. 

Who: The Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures; the Humanities Center; the Department of History; and the WSU Ukrainian Studies Endowment Fund.

Moderator: Frederic Pearson, professor of political science and director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

Presenters: Vera Andrushkiw, lecturer in German and Slavic studies; Kevin Deegan-Krause, associate professor of political science; Alina Klin, senior lecturer in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures; and Aaron Retish, associate professor of history

Where: Wayne State University David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Community Room, third floor, Room 3210.

When:  2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m  Tuesday, March 25.

Why: To enhance understanding of the issues surrounding the struggle between Ukraine and Russia, and other countries in the region.