The Institute Of World Politics

Professor Thaddeus V. Gromada discusses "Oskar Halecki , a Political Activist?" This lecture is part of the 16th annual Kościuszko Chair Conference and the 4th Oskar Halecki Symposium. About the Speaker Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir Gromada, a prominent figure born in Passaic, New Jersey, to Polish immigrant parents with a rich cultural heritage, boasts an extensive career in academia and community leadership. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in East Central European History from Fordham University under the mentorship of renowned historian Oskar Halecki. Dr. Gromada served as a full Professor of Modern European History at New Jersey City University and was instrumental in establishing the Multi-Ethnic and Immigration Studies program there. He also held various roles in the Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA), culminating in his tenure as Executive Director and President, actively fostering academic connections between Polish and American institutions. Dr. Gromada played a pivotal role in expanding