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Dannie Chalk – Witchcraft in Early Modern

Vasilii Kulev — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 12:44:04 +0000

Watch Dr. Dannie Chalk talk about the image of Witchcraft in Early Modern England and the common prejudices and misconception related to the art of Witchcraft and the witches. Dannie Chalk is an Assistant Professor in the Arts, Languages, and Literature Department at AUBG. Dr. Chalk got her PhD in English from the Pennsylvania State University in 2009. One of her main research interests is the British literature of 17th and 18th centuries.

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Michael Strauss – God, Particles, and the Cosmos

Vasilii Kulev — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:03:01 +0000

(October 13, 2015) God is a concept which rarely finds any support from the scientists. Most of them don’t even try to include the idea of God in the modern science. And of course, there are exceptions such as Dr. Michael Strauss, who tries to find a scientific explanation of God in his talk “God, Particles and the Cosmos”. Dr. Michael Strauss is the Professor of Physics at the University of Oklahoma.

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John Rodrigue – Breaking the Crown: Rebellion and the King’s Image in Early Stuart England

Vasilii Kulev — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:38:15 +0000

(October 19, 2015) John Rodrigue talks about the images of kingship and the resistance to it, as these things played out in literature, drama, and polemic. Most specifically, on the “image wars” between the King and his opposition as they wrestled for the hearts and minds of the people — a struggle Charles I seemed to have lost when he lost his head, but that monarchy ultimately won. Historically, the “image wars” were one of the first PR battles to take place in Europe, and certainly in England, after 100 or more years of the printing press. John Rodrigue is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Arts, Languages, and Literature Department at AUBG.

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Jürgen H. Gangoly – How Social Media Changed Society

Vasilii Kulev — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:01:17 +0000

Watch Jürgen H. Gangoly talk about how Social Media impacted the society, turned the tides in marketing, PR and advertising. Mr. Gangoly gives his insight into the model of Public Relations and Media Communication which all professionals should adapt if they want to succeed in the world, so heavily changed by the social media. Jürgen H. Gangoly is the Managing Director of The Skills Group at Die Kommunikationsgesellschaft PR agency.

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Cosmina Tanasoiu – Politics and Superheroes

Vasilii Kulev — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:03:03 +0000

(December 9, 2014) Cosmina Tanasoiu talks about one of the essential elements of the modern popular culture – superheroes. Starting with the philosophical concept and the history of superheroes and then moving to their ideological and sociological context, she explains why politics and superheroes are closely tied together. Cosmina Tanasoiu is a Associate Professor in the Politics and European Studies department at AUBG.

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Lynnette Leonard – Weaving Fun and Fan into Life

katalina — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:39:46 +0000

(March 26, 2015) Dr. Lynnette Leonard talks about how comic books reflect real life and help people to understand the world in a different way. The speaker is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the American University in Bulgaria.

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Emanuele Recchia – HR Strategy for Working with the New Generation

Milena Kuyumdzhieva — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:43:28 +0000

(November 5, 2014) Emanuele Recchia talks about the bank’s approach of finding and developing the talents of their employees. The speakers focuses on the important role of the Human Resources deparments and the ability of people to accept and adapt to changes. Emanuele Recchia is head of Human Resources at UniCredit Bulbank.

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Boris Goncharov – Cryptography & Steganography

Milena Kuyumdzhieva — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 16:00:41 +0000

(October 13, 2014) Boris Goncharov gives an lecture on cryptography and steganography, showing why these two are important in the computer science field. He talks about the applications and use of cryptography, key management processes, information hiding alternatives such as steganography and watermarking, etc. Boris Goncharov is an information security professional and trainer. This talk is part of AUBG course INF 397 Computer Forensics – Fall 2014.

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Elena Poptodorova – Coming from the Past, Going to the Future

Milena Kuyumdzhieva — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:16:12 +0000

(November 14, 2014) Elena Poptodorova talks about the American engagement in Bulgaria and the strong relationship between the two countries. The speaker also concentrates on the American influence on the Bulgarian educational system, giving the American Univesity in Bulgaria as an example. Elena Poptodorova is the ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States of America.