# HURI Reception for ASEEES 2018 December 07, 2018 - [ News ](/news-categories/news) The Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University invites attendees of the 2018 ASEEES Convention to Harvard for a celebration of [50 years of Ukrainian studies at the university](/news/news-from-huri/335-huri-plans-conference-to-mark-fifty-years-of-ukrainian-studies-at-harvard.html). ![Jhaseees](/sites/g/files/omnuum4931/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/huri/files/jhaseees.jpg?itok=eyrLwXpj) Friday, December 7th | 7:00-10:00 pm Barker Center (Thompson Room), Harvard University **Schedule of events (times are estimates):** Free shuttle buses from the hotel depart at 6:45 and 7:15 from 110 Huntington Ave (in front of hotel) 7:00 – Wine and cheese as guests arrive 7:30 – Book launch of Yaroslav Hrytsak’s [*Ivan Franko and His Community*](https://www.academicstudiespress.com/forthcoming/ivan-franko-and-his-community?rq=hrytsak) with Yaroslav Hrytsak, Frank Sysyn, and Tamara Hundorova (host: George G. Grabowicz) 8:15 – Food and general reception Shuttle buses return to hotel from Harvard at 9:00 and 10:00 **This page will include more information as the event approaches.** #### Maps and Directions: ![Campus Map](/sites/g/files/omnuum4931/files/styles/hwp_1_1__720x720_scale/public/huri/files/8.5x11_campus_map-1.jpg?itok=Vy20uHGF) Open Barker Center location in Google Maps: Open directions from Marriott to Barker Center via MBTA bus in Google Maps: ### Other Special Events at ASEEES **Thursday, December 6**: Visit Booth 102 in the Exhibition Hall at 6pm for a sparkling wine reception. While you're there, check out our publications; they're 20% off throughout the convention! Learn more about HURI's programs and enjoy a few surprises prepared by our publications team. **Saturday, December 8**: A private screening of Sergei Loznitsa's award-winning feature film [*DONBASS*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBoKGgx9UTk), followed by a Q&A forum with the director, Birgit Beumers, and Vitaly Chernetsky. Find more information and RSVP here: [huri.host/donbass-film](https://www.paperlesspost.com/flyer/go/zX26WlNCaBdA9VhoBywQ). Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)