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SUMMARY:Nominees for 2026 EANC Visnapuu Award Announced
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council (EANC)\, together with partners the Estonian Writers’ Union and Luunja Municipality\, to announce five excellent nominees for the 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award for Culture and Literature.  \n\n\n\nNominees to be announced on October 1st. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the EANC Visnapuu Award \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Sirje Kiin\, EANC Visnapuu Award Committee chair\, email: erku@estosite.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/tba-nominees-for-2026-eanc-visnapuu-award/
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SUMMARY:Hack the Miracle: Estonia’s Spirit of Freedom and Democracy with Alar Karis\, President of Estonia
DESCRIPTION:The Baltic Studies Program at Yale MacMillan Center welcomes you to this special event\, featuring President Alar Karis of Estonia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for lunch and a conversation with Alar Karis\, President of Estonia as he speaks on “Hack the Miracle: Estonia’s Spirit of Freedom and Democracy.” \n\n\n\nPlease note that NO BAGS will be allowed into the event. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public.  \n\n\n\n12:00pm – Lunch \n\n\n\n12:30pm – Event Begins \n\n\n\nPlease submit questions for President Karis before 4pm on Monday\, October 20th \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSterling Memorial Library \n\n\n\n120 High Street\, New Haven CT\, 06511 \n\n\n\nLecture Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident Alar Karis \n\n\n\nAlar Karis is an Estonian molecular geneticist and developmental biologist. He has served as the President of the Republic of Estonia since 11 October 2021. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was born on 26 March 1958 in Tartu. \n\n\n\nHe graduated from the Estonian Agricultural Academy (now the Estonian University of Life Sciences) in 1981. He was awarded a Master of Science degree in 1987. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis has worked in a variety of research institutes in Germany\, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. He was awarded the status of professor at the University of Tartu in 1999. His research has been among the most widely cited internationally of any Estonian scientist of his generation. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was one of the co-founders of Visgenyx\, a company which grew out of the University of Tartu and undertook research and development in the field of biotechnology. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was elected rector of the University of Tartu in 2007. He has also served as the rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, as the Auditor-General of the Republic of Estonia and as the head of the EUROSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (EUROSAI WGEA). He has led the work of Universities Estonia (the national council of university rectors) a number of times. \n\n\n\nPrior to being elected president\, Alar Karis was working as the director of the Estonian National Museum. \n\n\n\nHe has previously been a member of the Academic Council and Academic Advisory Board of the President of the Republic and of the Research and Development Council; a member of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Fund for Nature\, the European University Association\, the International Council of Archives\, the International Council of Museums\, the museums of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Literary Museum; a member of the advisory board to the Entrepreneurship & Living Environment Development Division of Enterprise Estonia; and the chairman of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Development Fund and (from 2020-2021) the Estonian University of Life Sciences. \n\n\n\nAla Karis served as the honorary consul to the Republic of Chile in Estonia from 2010-2021. \n\n\n\nHe has been awarded the Order of the White Star\, 4th class. He is also a recipient of the Commander’s cross of the Order of Leopold II of Belgium\, the Commander’s cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star of Sweden\, the Commander’s cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland\, the Latvian Cross of Recognition\, 3rd class and Order of the National Coat of Arms chain\, and the Royal Order of the Seraphim of the Kingdom of Sweden. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis is married to Sirje Karis. They have three children.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/hack-the-miracle-estonias-spirit-of-freedom-and-democracy-with-alar-karis-president-of-estonia/
LOCATION:Yale University\, Sterling Memorial Library Lecture Hall\, 120 High Street\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06511
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir @ Carnegie Hall: ARVO PÄRT 90
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the whole classical music world and the Republic of Estonia will celebrate the 90th birthday of Estonian most famous composer Arvo Pärt. On this occasion\, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir\, who is renowned interpret of Pärt’s music has been invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. EPCC will give concerts on October 23 and 24\, alongside Tõnu Kaljuste\, Paavo Järvi\, the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra\, and the Estonian Festival Orchestra. Both concert programs will\, of course\, be dedicated exclusively to the works of Arvo Pärt. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to partner with EPCC for this amazing event!  \n\n\n\nOctober 23\, 2025\, Stern Auditorium.Estonian Festival Orchestra\, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber ChoirConductor Paavo JärviProgram: Arvo Pärt “Credo\,” “Adam’s Lament” etc \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBringing the best Estonian talent together with leading musicians from around the world\, the Estonian Festival Orchestra assembles for its highly anticipated North American debut during the global celebration of Arvo Pärt at 90. Led by Artistic Director Paavo Järvi\, they’re joined by the Grammy Award–winning Pärt specialists of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and soloists who include Midori\, Hans Christian Aavik\, and composer-pianist Nico Muhly. The wide-ranging program features significant early works\, including a piece with a historic connection to Carnegie Hall; major works from Pärt’s game-changing tintinnabuli style; powerful 21st-century selections; and more. Together\, it’s a stunning survey of Pärt’s singular musical world\, performed by many of the artists who know it best. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 24\, 2025\, Zankel HallEstonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir\,Tallinn Chamber OrchestraConductor Tõnu KaljusteProgram: Arvo Pärt \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvo Pärt’s music is the rarest of wonders\, a most remarkable contradiction\, an artistic experience that is mystical\, singular\, incomparable … and yet universal. It “fulfills a deep human need that has nothing to do with fashion\,” composer Steve Reich once told The Guardian. In Zankel Hall\, hear a full program of Pärt’s works\, including the magnificent Te Deum\, performed in singular style by several of the world’s leading authorities on the composer’s music. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra make their long-awaited return to New York for this performance—a centerpiece of the worldwide Pärt at 90 celebration—led once again by the esteemed Tõnu Kaljuste.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-carnegie-hall-arvo-part-90/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, New York\, New York
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SUMMARY:Estonian President Alar Karis Visit at the Chicago Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to announce that the President of the Republic of Estonia will be visiting the Chicago Estonian House on Sunday\, October 26\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThis will be a very special occasion for the Chicago-area community\, and you are warmly invited to join us in welcoming President Karis to Chicago. \n\n\n\nMore details and registration information will follow soon — but for now\, please mark your calendars! \n\n\n\n Let’s come together to celebrate this historic visit. \n\n\n\n Pane kuupäev kalendrisse! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeil on au teatada\, et Eesti Vabariigi president külastab Chicago Eesti Maja pühapäeval\, 26. oktoobril 2025. \n\n\n\nSee on meie kogukonnale eriline sündmus ning kutsume teid kõiki osa saama ja presidenti Chicagos tervitama. \n\n\n\nTäpsem info ja registreerimisandmed avaldatakse peagi — aga praegu palume kuupäev kindlasti üles märkida! \n\n\n\n Tulgem kokku\, et tähistada seda ajaloolist visiiti.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-president-alar-karis-visit-at-teh-chicago-estonian-house/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T113000
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SUMMARY:A conversation with President Alar Karis of the Republic of Estonia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with President Alar Karis of the Republic of Estonia on innovation and digitaltransformation\, geopolitical challenges\, and national security on NATO’s eastern border.  \n\n\n\nFollowing remarks\, President Karis will be in conversation with Professor John Mark Hansen\, Charles L. Hutchinson Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Political Science and the College at the University of Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis program is presented by The International House Association Global Forum Series. This event on October 27th\, 2025 is co-sponsored by UChicago Global. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Please use entrance on S. Dorchester Ave. Doors open at 10:45am. Lecture begins at 11:30am. No entry will be permitted after 11:45am. \n\n\n\nSecurity Notice: All bags will be checked upon entry and must be stored in the coat room for the duration of the event. Please plan accordingly and avoid bringing large or unnecessary items. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or would like additional information on accessibility and accommodations in place for this event\, please contact International House at 773-753-2274 or i-house-programs@uchicago.edu. \n\n\n\nThe 2025-2026 Global Forum Series theme is Pathways to Peace: Lessons in Reconciliation. The Global Forum will convene leading thinkers\, scholars\, and practitioners to discuss one of humanity’s most profound challenges and greatest hopes: the ability to reconcile after conflict. Through this series\, we will hear from diplomats\, historians\, philanthropists\, and others who witnessed and shaped these turning points in history. We will also highlight the role of International Houses around the world in the reconciliation of conflict. The International House Association (IHA) represents a collection of historic Rockefeller International Houses and centers around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography of President Alar Karis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlar Karis is an Estonian molecular geneticist and developmental biologist. He has served as the President of the Republic of Estonia since 11 October 2021. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was born on 26 March 1958 in Tartu. \n\n\n\nHe graduated from the Estonian Agricultural Academy (now the Estonian University of Life Sciences) in 1981. He was awarded a Master of Science degree in 1987. Alar Karis has worked in a variety of research institutes in Germany\, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. He was awarded the status of professor at the University of Tartu in 1999. His research has been among the most widely cited internationally of any Estonian scientist of his generation. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was one of the co-founders of Visgenyx\, a company which grew out of the University of Tartu and undertook research and development in the field of biotechnology. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was elected rector of the University of Tartu in 2007. He has also served as the rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, as the Auditor-General of the Republic of Estonia and as the head of the EUROSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (EUROSAI WGEA). He has led the work of Universities Estonia (the national council of university rectors) a number of times. \n\n\n\nPrior to being elected president\, Alar Karis was working as the director of the Estonian National Museum. \n\n\n\nHe has previously been a member of the Academic Council and Academic Advisory Board of the President of the Republic and of the Research and Development Council; a member of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Fund for Nature\, the European University Association\, the International Council of Archives\, the International Council of Museums\, the museums of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Literary Museum; a member of the advisory board to the Entrepreneurship & Living Environment Development Division of Enterprise Estonia; and the chairman of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Development Fund and (from 2020-2021) the Estonian University of Life Sciences. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis served as the honorary consul to the Republic of Chile in Estonia from 2010-2021. \n\n\n\nHe has been awarded the Order of the White Star\, 4th class. He is also a recipient of the Commander’s cross of the Order of Leopold II of Belgium\, the Commander’s cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star of Sweden\, the Commander’s cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland\, the Latvian Cross of Recognition\, 3rd class and Order of the National Coat of Arms chain\, and the Royal Order of the Seraphim of the Kingdom of Sweden. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis is married to Sirje Karis. They have three children.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-president-alar-karis-of-the-republic-of-estonia/
LOCATION:International House\, 1414 East 59th Street Chicago\, IL 60637\, Chicago\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Estonian President Alar Karis
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Council on Global Affairs welcomes you to attend a Conversation with the Estonian President. Presdient Karis joins the Council to discuss digital innovation\, cybersecurity\, and Estonia’s role on the front lines of collective defense.This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nAbout This Event\n\n\n\nEstonia has become a digital powerhouse\, leading the world in online government services while positioned on NATO’s strategically important eastern border. The country has shown how technology can strengthen democracy and security simultaneously. How did Estonia transform itself into a digital leader? What can other countries learn from its approach to both innovation and defense? And how can stronger US-Estonia cooperation help address today’s evolving security challenges? Join President Karis as he discusses Estonia’s experience navigating digital transformation and geopolitical pressures in an increasingly complex world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nAlar Karis\, President of Estonia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlar Karis has served as president of the Republic of Estonia since October 11\, 2021. A molecular geneticist and developmental biologist\, he previously served as director of the Estonian National Museum\, as rector of the University of Tartu and the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, and as auditor-general of the Republic of Estonia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident & Chief Executive Officer\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer\, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs\, known as Chatham House\, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs\, research\, policy\, and public engagement.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-estonian-president-alar-karis/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Baltic Spotlight: Baltic Sea Security in an Age of Russian Aggression
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee will host its next Baltic Spotlight on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET\, featuring Benjamin Schmitt\, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow for Democratic Resilience at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). \n\n\n\nSince Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine\, it has intensified attacks on European infrastructure\, seeking to destabilize and sow doubt within European civil society. The Baltic Sea has become a flashpoint in infrastructure security discussions\, with multiple incidents of cable cutting resulting in damaged data cables and gas lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping assess the state of Baltic Sea security and potential policy solutions is Benjamin Schmitt\, author of the report “UNDERWATER MAYHEM: Countering Threats to Energy and Critical Infrastructure Across the NATO Alliance and Beyond.”  \n\n\n\nSchmitt previously served as European Energy Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of State\, where he advanced diplomatic engagement vital to the energy and national security interests of the transatlantic community\, focusing on strengthening the resilience of NATO’s eastern flank and Ukraine in the face of Russian malign energy activities. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the discussion on Zoom and learn more about Russia’s shadow war in the Baltic Sea. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter and founding member organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-baltic-spotlight-baltic-sea-security-in-an-age-of-russian-aggression/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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