UA Little Rock to Host March 12 Panel on Ukraine’s Past, Present, and Future

UA Little Rock is set to host a panel discussion on March 12 addressing the current state of affairs in Ukraine.

The panel discussion, “Two Years Later: Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine,” is being held in light of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. The event is scheduled from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at UA Little Rock Downtown (333 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock).

Experts Dr. Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm, professor of public affairs, and Dr. Marta Cieslak, director of UA Little Rock Downtown, will offer their perspective and insights on the current situation in Ukraine as well as their experiences teaching topics related to the ongoing events.

Two special guests from the local Ukrainian community, Dr. Oleksiy Gudz (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) and Dr. Kateryna Pitchford (Central Baptist College), will share their first hand experiences with the war, including how it has impacted their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Dr. Jess Porter, executive director of the Center for Arkansas History and Culture, will moderate the panel.

The event is free and open to the community. Parking will be available in the Central Arkansas Library System “Library Square” parking garage, situated behind UA Little Rock Downtown. Attendees are asked to bring their parking tickets for validation.