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PARLIAMENT SESSION HELD AT THE ACADEMY
The outgoing session of the Committee of Social and employment matters of the Latvian Parliament was held in Latvian Christian Academy in June 18, governed by the Chairman Mrs. Aija Barča (Doctor Honoris Causa). The potential of educators for further development of the State and further cooperation between the Academy, State institutions and the Church were discussed. Members of the Committee Parliamentarians D. Staķe, A.Kantāne, A.Baštik as well as Director of the Department Social services and assistance Mr. V.Gūtmanis and representatives from Latvian Orthodox Church, Secretary of the Holy Synod Jānis Sičevskis and pr. Jānis Dravants were present. Rector LChrA Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane explained the concept of the Study programme Caritative social work created in close cooperation with several partnering organizations in Europe. The Chairman of the Comittee Mrs. Aija Barča was honored with Order of Holy Martyr Jānis Pommers of Latvian Orthodox Church for her support to Caritative social work and Christian initiatives on the government level.
SEMINAR ON EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY Seminar European employment strategy: Analyzing the local dimension of Lisbon Strategy implementation for improvement more and new jobs in Latvia was held in Latvian Christian Academy, May 18-19. Report on Christian social engagement and methodological questions in current Latvian social / political situation was presented by Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane, Rector of LChrA. Members of Latvian Parliament Social and Employment matters committee participated in the Seminar along with activists of Trade unions, leaders of local governments and managers of social work. Participants got acquainted with the work done at the Academy and Association for Christian Professional Association. Emerging social problems in Latvia were analyzed on the background of European social dialogue. The added value of the Seminar was an opportunity to discuss burning social issues with educators and wide spectrum professionals in the field.
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH COUNCIL AT LCHRA
Social work research board of representatives from different universities visited LChrA in April 29 where Rector S.Gūtmane presented the concept of caritative (Christian) social work methodology offered by the Academy. After discussion specialists exchange their views on possible cooperation within the frame of social work study programmes.
ACQUAINTANCE WITH FRENCH CHRISTIAN SOCIAL INITIATIVES
Vice-president of the French Christian social organization Semaines Sociales de France Mr. Bernard Chenevez visited Latvian Christian Academy in March 10. Mr. Chenevez represents also the French-German Christian Social cooperation organization Initiative of Christians for Europe. He got acquianted with the Academy and discussed plans for further cooperation in both research and possible students exchange with Rector of the Academy prof. S. Gūtmane.
LECTURE OF SIR LEEN LA RIVIERE (THE NETHERLANDS) AT THE ACADEMY
Sir L.la Riviere from Continental Art Centre (Rotterdam) visited the Academy in January 20. As a partner within the the international project "National elements of European sacred art" he lectured on Social aspects of art, on the so-called added value of art in society when the rise of Christian religion pushes back the overall secularization of European culture.
PRESENTATION OF BOOKS
Two books by Latvian Christian Academy were presented in December 8, 2009: Proceedings of Latvian Christian Academy, Vol. 2 and Project presentation album Intercultural Dialogue: National Elements of the European National Art. Both books were made possible due to financial support of the EC and they mark the end of respective projects. Various aspects of European Social Development are analyzed in the Proceedings, but the Presentation album covers theoretical aspects of Christian art in Latvia, Romania and Sweden. Among invited guests of the presentation were the head of the Higher Education Programmes department at the Academic Programme Agency in Latvia Mrs. Dz. Prikule, the programme director Mrs. A.Jakoviča, authors prof. J.N.Vējš, A.Berdņikovs, Dr. I.Hiršs-Iršs, as well as Icon painter G.Mironov (Moscow), Graphic artist N.Zirnīte, painter S.Jākobsone, journalists. Greetings from the Metroplitan of Latvian Orthodox Church were brought by priest Jānis Sičevskis.
NEW BOOK ON CHRISTIAN ART
Project presentation album Intercultural Dialogue: Sacred Elements of the European National Art has been published by Latvian Christian Academy with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union. Various trends of sacred art have been analyzed in Icon painting, graphics and modern painting, also tendencies in different Christian confessions are described. The book contains theoretical essays and rich visual material original art works made by Latvian, Swedish and Romanian contemporary artists.
ERASMUS SUCCESS STORY AT LCHRA Students involved in the ERASMUS exchange programme were gathered by the Latvian Christian Professional Education Association in October 6 in order to share their success stories. ERASMUS Exchange programme builds bridges between Universities in different countries, get people closer to each other and implements common thinking within the European cultural context. The meeting was followed by PowerPoint presentation and coffee time for all to enjoy friendship. Members of the ERASMUS competition committee from Latvian Christian Academy participated in the meeting.
EZA CONFERENCE ON THE INTEGRATED EDUCATION
BEGINNING OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
Traditionally the beginning of the new school year in Latvia is scheduled for September 1. It was celebrated at the Latvian Christian Academy with prayer for the blessed start, introductory speeches by the Rector and teaching staff and, of course, with brilliance of the September flowers. The actual beginning of lectures and seminars is scheduled from September 14.
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The
21st Conference of EZA (European Center for Workers Questions) titled
Integrated education was held in Trnovo, Slovakia, September 10-13,
2009. Challenges for school education, professional schooling and higher
education were analyzed. Main speech was presented by the member of
Austrian Parliament Mr. V.Ammon. Rector of Latvian Christian Academy Dr.
Skaidrīte Gūtmane presented an insight into experience of Latvian
Christian Academy.
