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SUMMARY:Conference: American Protest Cultures
DESCRIPTION:From the revolutionary rhetoric of the Declaration of Independence to contemporary mobilizations against democratic backsliding\, protest has been central to the American experiment. The United States often understands itself as a nation born of dissent—its identity shaped not only by institutions of governance but also by those who challenge them. Across centuries\, across borders\, protest has functioned as a cultural engine: from abolitionists\, suffragists and conscientious objectors to Black Lives Matter and climate justice activists; from Native and Indigenous sovereignty movements to digital grassroots campaigns; from countercultural art to the transformative power of music\, satire\, and performance.  \nHow do protest movements produce meaning and mobilize feeling? How do they generate new political subjectivities and collective identities? How do they transcend borders and boundaries? What role do aesthetics and embodiment play in sustaining movements and shaping their legacies? And how might we understand protest not simply as a response to injustice\, but as a generative force in American cultural life? \nIn an era marked by intensified polarization\, environmental crises\, renewed struggles over civil rights\, and the rise of populist and authoritarian tendencies\, these questions feel especially urgent. This conference presents the work of scholars across disciplines—history\, sociology\, literature\, political science\, media studies\, art history\, cultural studies\, gender studies\, environmental humanities\, Indigenous studies\, performance studies\, and beyond—who examine the diverse forms\, aesthetics\, affects\, and infrastructures of protest in the United States\, and the ways the current moment has shaped protest within and between the United States\, Canada and Mexico.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming over 100 speakers\, scholars and students from across Europe and beyond to Nijmegen.  \nInterested in attending the conference or one of the keynote lectures? Please register here.
URL:https://americanstudies.nl/event/conference-american-protest-cultures/
LOCATION:Radboud University\, Erasmusplein 1\, Nijmegen\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Midterm Madness: The Aftershow
DESCRIPTION:America votes. The world watches. We reflect. \nThis November\, America heads to the polls. Just days after the election\, join the John Adams\, BKB Het Campagnebureau and the Netherlands Atlantic Association\, for an evening exploring what the results mean—not only for America\, but for Europe and the world. \nWe’re still putting the finishing touches on the program\, but expect a festival-style night at Pakhuis de Zwijger\, with two rooms running simultaneously. Your ticket is your passport: choose your own route and move between sessions throughout the evening. \nTake a speed course in the US Constitution\, hear Dutch and American experts go head-to-head in panel discussions\, be inspired by live classical music\, or catch an interview with Mark Leibovich\, journalist at The Atlantic and longtime Washington correspondent. And\, of course\, there will be drinks\, snacks\, and plenty of time to exchange thoughts between sessions. Pakhuis de Zwijger is keeping its doors open for us for an extra-long night. Read more \nWhen & Where: 6 November 2026\, 8.00 PM-12.00 AM at Pakhuis de Zwijger\, Piet Heinkade 179\, Amsterdam. \nIn collaboration with: BKB Campagnebureau & Netherlands Atlantic Association. The American Book Center will present a selection of books related to the event’s theme. \nThe full program is still taking shape\, and we’ll share more details here soon. But why wait? Tickets are already on sale. Click here to buy tickets and make sure you don’t miss this special night (no discounted or complimentary tickets available).
URL:https://americanstudies.nl/event/after-america-votes-join-an-evening-of-ideas-conversation-music/
LOCATION:Pakhuis de Zwijger\, Piet Heinkade 179\, Amsterdam\, 1019 HC\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Radboud University Bachelor's Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Choosing which university to attend can be a big decision. As a prospective student considering Radboud University\, we understand that you may want to take a tour of the campus and speak with current students and staff. The Bachelor’s Open Day gives you the opportunity to do so and to learn more about all the programmes we offer. \nThe next edition will take place on Friday 13 November from 4.30 to 8.00 pm and Saturday 14 November from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm CET.
URL:https://americanstudies.nl/event/ba-north-american-studies-bachelors-open-day/
LOCATION:4331 CK
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261123T170000
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SUMMARY:European Forum on US History: Frédéric Heurtebize
DESCRIPTION:Frédéric Heurtebize is Professor of American studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle University. His research focuses on U.S. foreign policy and transatlantic relations during the Cold War. He is the author of Le péril rouge: Washington face à l’eurocommunisme (Paris\, 2014) and co-editor of Alliances and Power Politics in the Trump Era: America in Retreat? (New York\, 2020). His work has appeared in Diplomatic History\, Journal of Transatlantic Studies\, Relations Internationales and Vingtième Siècle. He was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in 2008 and at American University’s School of International Service in 2023. He is currently writing a book on US policy toward democratic transitions in Southern Europe in the 1970s. \nWhile scholars have highlighted the role of European social-democratic parties\, trade unions\, and transnational networks in Portugal’s democratic transition (1974–75)\, the involvement of American labor organizations has received little attention. Drawing on AFL-CIO\, UAW\, and ICFTU archives\, this paper examines how American labor leaders interpreted the Carnation Revolution and sought to influence the emerging labor movement. It argues that their responses differed significantly. The AFL-CIO\, skeptical of détente and increasingly isolated from European unions\, largely disengaged\, while the UAW remained active through international labor networks. These contrasting approaches reflected deeper divisions within American labor internationalism over anti-communism and cooperation with European unions. Despite their shared commitment to free and pluralistic unionism\, both organizations exercised limited influence\, revealing the constraints of US labor’s internationalism during the Cold War
URL:https://americanstudies.nl/event/european-forum-on-us-history-frederic-heurtebize/
LOCATION:4331 CK
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SUMMARY:RIAS Fireside Chats: Laila Frank
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 2 December 2026\, the RIAS will host the first Zeeland edition of the RIAS Fireside Chats\, featuring journalist and podcast producer Laila Frank. Please note that this event will be held in Dutch. \nAbout the speaker\nLaila Frank is a journalist\, speaker and podcast producer specialising in the United States and American politics. She writes for publications including De Groene Amsterdammer and provides commentary on developments in the US for various Dutch and Belgian media outlets. She also hosts Bureau Buitenland\, a programme by Dutch public broadcaster VPRO on NPO Radio 1. Her podcast Welkom in Washington won the Herman Wekker Award. Since 2021\, she has been a board member of the RIAS. \nAbout the event\nHow are Americans resisting President Donald Trump’s attempts to consolidate power? Over the past year\, journalist Laila Frank has reported on Americans who are standing up and refusing to remain on the sidelines. During this Fireside Chat\, she will introduce participants to their stories\, lives and experiences. Why do some people take action while others do not? And what does this tell us about the strengths and vulnerabilities of American democracy? \nThe RIAS Fireside Chats take their inspiration from the famous\, informal radio addresses delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt between March 1933 and June 1944\, through which he communicated directly with the American people. In the same spirit\, these conversations take place in an informal setting\, with participants seated around a table\, sharing a cup of coffee or tea while asking questions and exchanging ideas. The conversation will be conducted in Dutch. \nEvent details \nTitle: RIAS Fireside Chats\nSpeaker: Laila Frank\nDate: Wednesday\, 2 December 2026\, 14:00–15:00 (doors open at 13:45)\nLocation: RIAS\, Hofplein 16\, 4331 CK Middelburg\, the Netherlands \nPlease note: The venue is only accessible via six flights of stairs. \nRegistration is possible via this link until and including 17 November 2026. Due to limited capacity\, advance registration is required. If you are unable to attend after registering\, we kindly ask you to let us know in good time. \nSee the invitation here.
URL:https://americanstudies.nl/event/rias-fireside-chats-laila-frank/
LOCATION:Roosevelt Institute for American Studies\, Hofplein 16\, Middelburg\, 4331 CK
ORGANIZER;CN="Roosevelt Institute for American Studies":MAILTO:info@roosevelt.nl
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SUMMARY:Books\, Borrel & Banter: 2026 Edition
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of our 40th anniversary\, we are reminded of the importance of community: and\, as we continue to grow our inner circle\, our conversations are expanding as well. Curiosity\, ideas\, and community have kept us together during an eventful and thought-provoking year\, and our mission has never been more necessary. This holiday season\, the John Adams Institute and The American Book Center—partners in curiosity and conversation—invite you to slow down\, raise a glass\, and celebrate the ties that bind us. Join us for an exclusive shopping and community night at ABC Amsterdam: the second edition of an after-hours gathering of book lovers\, holiday cheer\, and a sneak peek at the 2027 program and our exciting plans.  \nWe are excited to welcome our community partners to this year’s event\, widening our circle. Partners include the Amsterdam Book Club\, the International School of Amsterdam\, KIP Republic\, the American Women’s Club of Amsterdam\, Room for Discussion\, and the Fulbright Commission the Netherlands. \nWhat to expect:  \n\nPrivate shopping hours with ABC booksellers on hand to help you find the perfect gifts \n\n\nEnjoy a 10 percent discount on all purchases\, plus free holiday gift wrapping \n\n\nFestive drinks\, live music\, and good company in the heart of Amsterdam \n\n\nExclusive first look at the John Adams 2027 speaker lineup: announcement at 7:30 PM \n\nTogether\, we’ll toast to a remarkable 2026—featuring voices like Jill Lepore\, Ada Limón\, Kaveh Akbar\, and Bryan Stevenson—and look ahead to an inspiring year through community\, conversation\, culture\, and ideas. \nRegistration is required. Members of the John Adams Institute\, the American Book Center and the partners mentioned above can register for a free ticket. Non-members are welcome to join for a small fee. Please click here to register\, or use the Buy Tickets button at the top of this page.
URL:https://americanstudies.nl/event/books-borrel-banter-2026-edition/
LOCATION:American Book Center\, Spui 12\, Amsterdam\, 1012XA
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