Dr. Ronald Crutcher, the chair of the board of directors of the American Council on Education and also the President of the University of Richmond in the United States, says that he "looks forward to participating in the conference, Two Democratic Societies in Transition: Exploring the Dynamics of a Post-Covid World," which will be held at Danubius University from September 13-16.  

He went on to say that "I believe that the conference is quite timely given the new Biden administration and the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Joint Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century between the US and Romania.  It is indeed an honor for me to participate in this historic event."

Dr. Crutcher will share the opening plenary of the conference with Minister of Education Sorin Cimpeanu, and they will present their perspectives on "The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Facilitating Social Progress in Democratic Societies."  An impressive collection of Romanian and American scholars, policy makers, professionals, and students will also make presentations at the conference, which will operate in a blended format. Additional information regarding in person and on-line registration is available at this address:

www.conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/TDST/TDS2021  and also on the university website at https://univ-danubius.ro

Research signed by William B. Harvey, Rector of DanubiusUniversity, was highlighted in this recent report from the Chronicle of Higher Education, the most widely read publication in the U.S. that is focused on academic issues:

https://chronicle.com/chronicle-intelligence/report/building-diverse-campuses-4-key-questions-and-4-case-studies

The organizers and partners of the International Scientific Conference "Two Democratic Societies in Transition: Exploring the Dynamics of a Post-Covid World" – TDST (http://www.conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/TDST/TDS2021/schedConf/overview) are pleased to announce the confirmation to participate in the thematic sections of two American academic personalities of Romanian origin: Dr. Gabriela Mustata Wilson (University of Texas - Arlington) and Dr. Oana Armeanu (University of Southern Indiana).

Dr. Gabriela Mustață Wilson is a professor at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas - Arlington. She is an internationally recognized specialist in the field of health informatics and is also the director of the Center for Medical Informatics at the University of Texas - Arlington. She is an acomplished scientist holding a number of positions in American associations including the prestigious National Academy of Inventors. As she told us, her entire career is one of caring and serving others by motivating and inspiring to help everyone achieve their own goals.

At the conference on September 13-15, she will give a lecture entitled The Silent Killer: How the Epidemic of Misinformation and Low Health Literacy Affected the Response to COVID-19.

Dr. Oana Armeanu is an expert in political science, international relations and comparative politics. Among the research topics we mention: welfare state reform, political parties, elections and democratization. She is currently the Chair of Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy Department. She is the author of numerous reference studies, and her latest published books include The Politics of Pension Reform in Central and Eastern Europe. Political Parties, Coalitions, and Policies.

In our conference, she will give a lecture on Political polarization, legitimacy, and the rule of law.

Thus, the two scientific personalities return to their homeland to share the American experience with Romanian students, professors and researchers. It is a great opportunity to learn something about the work behind a successful academic career in the United States, a highly competitive academic and scientific environment.

Those interested in participating in the events organized during this conference, can find details at http://www.conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/TDST/TDS2021/schedConf/overview

 or email danarobu@univ-danubius .ro

TDST 2021 is a scientific event organized by Danubius University in partnership with St. Mary's College of Maryland, The National Public Honors College, California State University, San Bernardino, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Southern Indiana, University of Richmond, University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

TDST Conference Manager,

Assoc. Professor, Florian NUŢĂ, PhD

Danubius University has always shown interest and involvement in the local community, but also in the global one and has supported the debates and scientific events in which personalities of high academic and professional standing have been involved.

For this reason, Danubius University organizes together with prestigious US partners, such as the University of Illinois, the University of South Indiana, the University of Richmond, St. Mary's College of Maryland, California State University of San Bernardino, and others the International Conference on "Two Democratic Societies in Transition: Exploring the Dynamics of a Post-Covid World," attended by a number of internationally recognized personalities with highly regarded involvement in the issues that also give the content of the topics of our conference.

This scientific event will be organized betwen September 13 and  15, in the Danubius University campus (Galati Boulevard No3., Galati).

This event celebrates the 10 years of strategic partnership between Romania and the United States of America and is an opportunity to reaffirm the significance of this relationship between the two nations.

Among the personalities who have already confirmed their participation in this Romanian-American forum are Sorin Cîmpeanu (Minister of Education of the Romanian Government), Ronald A. Crutcher (President of the University of Richmond and Chair of the Board of the American Council on Education), Rahn Kennedy Bailey (Louisiana State University), Gabriela Mustata Wilson (University of Texas - Arlington) and others.

The thematic sections of the conference will take place onsite at the headquarters of Danubius University in Galati, where all guest speakers from Romania and the United States will be present.

Because we want a wide participation, the conference will address the hybrid system, so that all thematic sections can be watched online by those interested.

All details about this event and about the registration for participation (in physical or online format) are available at: http://www.conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/TDST/TDS2021/schedConf/overview