Office O.N.E., a mobile EU office that travels throughout Europe to research European identity, set up a temporary office in Pilsen, Czech Republic from July to September 2014. During this time, Office O.N.E. spoke with local residents to understand their perspectives on European identity and Czech membership in the EU. Many residents felt they had experienced changes from EU membership like replaced product names, but others felt there had been no changes or more restrictions. Most cited a lack of information and distrust in politicians as reasons for low voter turnout in the European elections.
The document provides 4 tips for making a strong first impression: 1) Prepare yourself by having a 20-word blurb about who you are and what you do to avoid filler words; 2) Be aware of body language like making eye contact, standing up straight, and having a firm handshake; 3) Dress appropriately for the occasion while reflecting your professional goals even if the dress code is casual; 4) Unplug by silencing your phone and avoiding using it during meetings as it is seen as unprofessional and rude.
This document summarizes a proposed study on how first impressions and errors impact user ratings of websites. The study would use an experimental design to test how a very good or average first impression followed by an error affects appeal ratings. It would also test whether errors on similar-looking websites impact ratings. The study aims to provide insights on managing user expectations and avoiding copying other websites that may fail. Potential risks include confounding variables and the need for qualitative follow up.
El documento describe el rol del community manager y las habilidades necesarias para este puesto. Un community manager es la representación de una empresa en las redes sociales y debe interactuar con los consumidores de forma personalizada, honesta y escuchando sus necesidades. Se requiere que tengan habilidades sociales como escuchar activamente, ser creativos y pacientes, así como habilidades técnicas como conocer las redes sociales y herramientas de análisis.
Impression management Techniques and TacticsDEEPAK J
This document discusses the concept of impression management according to sociologist Erving Goffman. It covers key points of Goffman's view of social life as performance and the front stage and back stage regions of self. It also defines impression management as the process of portraying yourself to others to create a desired impression, and discusses common impression management techniques like self-promotion, flattery, excuses, and favors. The document notes both the importance and disadvantages of impression management.
This document discusses impression management, which is defined as a conscious or unconscious attempt to influence how others perceive a person through controlling the information presented. It discusses tactics like self-enhancement to boost appeal and other-enhancement like flattery. Types include constructive impression management to form identity and strategic impression management to achieve goals. Techniques mentioned include conformity, excuses, apologies, self-promotion, flattery, favors, and association. Research findings show ingratiation tactics universally agreed on include interest, smiling, eye contact and flattery. Impression management is important in organizations, institutions, and for marginalized groups to shape perceptions.
El documento describe diferentes materiales y técnicas para impresiones definitivas en odontología, incluyendo elastómeros como mercaptanos, siliconas de condensación y adición, y poliéteres. Explica las características, manipulación, tiempos de trabajo y estabilidad dimensional de cada material. También resume estudios sobre factores que afectan la exactitud de las impresiones y errores comunes observados en impresiones enviadas a laboratorios.
Impression management technique. Do we need those in real life? Yes, its very important to create impression on Everyone. We alpha squad tried to relate it with the real life. Hope you like it. Don't Copy Paste any of its item, Use a proper citation. This report has been made on the book Organization Behavior By Robbins, Judge & Vohra. 15th ed.
The document announces a conference titled "Kremenchug on the way to Europe in 2011" to be held on May 20, 2011 in Kremenchug, Ukraine. The conference is organized by local government bodies and NGOs to discuss ways to improve cooperation between the community and local authorities to advance Ukraine's integration into Europe. It will include sections on European integration at the local level and public participation in youth education on European values. Representatives from various government and civic organizations are invited to attend. The document also lists other Europe Day events planned in Kremenchug from May 20-22.
The document provides 4 tips for making a strong first impression: 1) Prepare yourself by having a 20-word blurb about who you are and what you do to avoid filler words; 2) Be aware of body language like making eye contact, standing up straight, and having a firm handshake; 3) Dress appropriately for the occasion while reflecting your professional goals even if the dress code is casual; 4) Unplug by silencing your phone and avoiding using it during meetings as it is seen as unprofessional and rude.
This document summarizes a proposed study on how first impressions and errors impact user ratings of websites. The study would use an experimental design to test how a very good or average first impression followed by an error affects appeal ratings. It would also test whether errors on similar-looking websites impact ratings. The study aims to provide insights on managing user expectations and avoiding copying other websites that may fail. Potential risks include confounding variables and the need for qualitative follow up.
El documento describe el rol del community manager y las habilidades necesarias para este puesto. Un community manager es la representación de una empresa en las redes sociales y debe interactuar con los consumidores de forma personalizada, honesta y escuchando sus necesidades. Se requiere que tengan habilidades sociales como escuchar activamente, ser creativos y pacientes, así como habilidades técnicas como conocer las redes sociales y herramientas de análisis.
Impression management Techniques and TacticsDEEPAK J
This document discusses the concept of impression management according to sociologist Erving Goffman. It covers key points of Goffman's view of social life as performance and the front stage and back stage regions of self. It also defines impression management as the process of portraying yourself to others to create a desired impression, and discusses common impression management techniques like self-promotion, flattery, excuses, and favors. The document notes both the importance and disadvantages of impression management.
This document discusses impression management, which is defined as a conscious or unconscious attempt to influence how others perceive a person through controlling the information presented. It discusses tactics like self-enhancement to boost appeal and other-enhancement like flattery. Types include constructive impression management to form identity and strategic impression management to achieve goals. Techniques mentioned include conformity, excuses, apologies, self-promotion, flattery, favors, and association. Research findings show ingratiation tactics universally agreed on include interest, smiling, eye contact and flattery. Impression management is important in organizations, institutions, and for marginalized groups to shape perceptions.
El documento describe diferentes materiales y técnicas para impresiones definitivas en odontología, incluyendo elastómeros como mercaptanos, siliconas de condensación y adición, y poliéteres. Explica las características, manipulación, tiempos de trabajo y estabilidad dimensional de cada material. También resume estudios sobre factores que afectan la exactitud de las impresiones y errores comunes observados en impresiones enviadas a laboratorios.
Impression management technique. Do we need those in real life? Yes, its very important to create impression on Everyone. We alpha squad tried to relate it with the real life. Hope you like it. Don't Copy Paste any of its item, Use a proper citation. This report has been made on the book Organization Behavior By Robbins, Judge & Vohra. 15th ed.
The document announces a conference titled "Kremenchug on the way to Europe in 2011" to be held on May 20, 2011 in Kremenchug, Ukraine. The conference is organized by local government bodies and NGOs to discuss ways to improve cooperation between the community and local authorities to advance Ukraine's integration into Europe. It will include sections on European integration at the local level and public participation in youth education on European values. Representatives from various government and civic organizations are invited to attend. The document also lists other Europe Day events planned in Kremenchug from May 20-22.
1. The artist runs an open source visual art archive that explores the theme "What is the Root of Money?" through books, photographs, videos, and performances.
2. Their work aims to start a dialogue about the history and current role of money in society through ironic and engaging performances.
3. For their residency, the artist proposes expanding their open source archive into an interactive exhibition that simulates a post-apocalyptic economy, and organizing public programs with speakers to further discuss the theme of the "Root of Money."
Simulation of the Committee on Culture and Education of the European Parliame...kastanos
Simulation of the Committee on Culture and Education of the European Parliament, Serres - Greece 9/5/2017 Europe Day
Karagkiozis Ioannis, Teacher, Teachers 4 Europe Ambassador of Serres Greece
Project - What s up Europe? Let's break the wall, againEuic BG
Coordinator of the Municipal Youth Council of Epinay-sur-Seine
e-mail : manuel.chambrout@epinay-sur-seine.fr
tel : +331.49.71.98.43
Milena Celić
Coordinator of LDA Niš youth program
e-mail : milena.celic@ldanic.rs
tel : +381.18.250.550
Brice Philippon
Director of the service « Urban policy and participatory democracy »
Town council of Epinay-sur-Seine
e-mail : brice.philippon@epinay-sur-seine
European great-figures--presentation-of-the-project-2013-4-english (1)Natasha Dzhurkova
This document summarizes a project involving 22 schools from 22 European countries. The project focused on identifying and presenting important historical figures from each country. Students selected and created portraits of 5 great Bulgarian people. These figures were then assigned to partner schools, who presented them during an evening event along with figures from their own country. All the portraits and information were compiled into an eBook called "European Great Figures." The project promoted cultural exchange and learning about different European traditions and histories. It motivated students to improve their English and helped them feel connected to both their own and European culture.
The document summarizes a Belgian week hosting students and teachers from 7 European countries as part of a Erasmus+ project focusing on cultural values. Key events included arriving in Tournai and being welcomed by host families, touring the city and school neighborhood, a trip to Bruges including chocolate tastings, visiting the University of Brussels and Future Classroom, and a farewell party. The project aims to foster European spirit among youth by exploring shared and differing cultural values through exchange programs.
Europe Day commemorates the 9th of May 1950 when Robert Schuman proposed the creation of an organized Europe to maintain peaceful relations. This proposal led to the formation of what is now the European Union. On Europe Day, schools celebrate by decorating with the EU flag, teaching about EU history and member states, creating posters of member states, and having games and quizzes about the EU to improve students' knowledge and understanding of European diversity and unity.
Presentation of the photo album prague portugalYeh Portugal
This document summarizes a photo album created as the final product of an Erasmus+ project about 70 years of European history from 1945 to 2015. The project aimed to address gaps in students' knowledge about important post-World War II events in Europe. Students and teachers from various partner schools researched and collaborated on works about major historical, artistic, and scientific developments during this period. The photo album illustrates this history through unfamiliar photos collected from partners, organized thematically into sections such as "Behind the Iron Curtain" and "Fighting for Freedom."
Questioning the past to understand the presentAlanKirwan3
A comprehensive book 'Creating the House of European History' includes my chapter outlining the development of the learning and educational agenda of the institution.
This project was funded by the European Commission and brought together students from Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey, and Poland. The goal was to help students learn about different European cultures and school systems to better prepare them for future jobs.
The project involved four meetings in each participating country. At the first meeting in Italy, each country presented their school system and created a project logo. In the Czech Republic, they showed their school and presented famous local figures. The last meeting in Poland included a mock job interview, games, drama lessons, and teambuilding activities.
Overall, the student found the experience very useful in gaining international experience and exposure to different cultures and education systems in Europe to help prepare for future careers.
This document provides a chronology and overview of BE.BOP (Black Europe Body Politics), a decolonial transdisciplinary curatorial initiative held in multiple cities between 2010-2015. It discusses the goals of BE.BOP to make neglected histories more visible and empower marginalized voices through public discussions. The chronology lists the various events, locations, and years where BE.BOP was presented, including partnerships with organizations and feedback from contributors who found BE.BOP to be an eye-opening experience that furthered decolonial goals.
This document summarizes a Comenius project meeting that took place from November 22-27, 2010 in Iasi, Romania. The project, called "My European Hero", involved partners from Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland and Romania. During the meeting, participants engaged in various activities to learn about each other's cultures and education systems. They also presented on their country's national hero, including dramatizations of works by Ion Creanga, Romania's national hero who is considered one of the greatest Romanian writers. The participants visited important sites related to Creanga and experienced Romanian folk dances and traditions. The objectives of promoting cultural exchange and understanding between partners were successfully met through the collaborative and engaging program.
Els Ampe, a Belgian liberal member of the Brussels Regional Parliament, presented a book called "A Modern Fairy Tale" in three languages to provide more information to expats and Belgians about the local elections in October 2012. The book advocates for giving EU citizens the right to vote in the Brussels regional parliament elections and removing the language divisions between French and Dutch-speaking parties. It also calls for more school trips to Brussels and EU institutions for European youth to strengthen connections between expats and Belgians and help EU citizens feel more at home in the capital of Europe.
The document outlines an Austrian National Group Meeting for the VOICES network, which connects teachers across Europe, discussing how teachers and schools can benefit from VOICES membership and participation in international projects, and sharing reports from a conference in Brussels and a teacher training program abroad. Representatives from Austrian schools also discussed their international experiences and expectations of VOICES.
This document outlines communication strategies to promote 1 euro museums to young people. It discusses using websites, social media, posters, booklets and media coverage to inform target audiences aged 12 to 26. It also describes holding events like a museum cycling tour, party at a museum, and content activities partnering with youth groups, to engage young people and boost interest in visiting the museums.
This document outlines communication strategies to promote 1 euro museums to young people. It discusses using websites, social media, posters, booklets and media coverage to inform target audiences aged 12 to 26. It also describes holding events like a museum cycling tour, party at a museum, and content activities partnering with youth groups, authors and illustrators to generate interest in visiting museums.
This document summarizes the activities of a group of German industrial business management assistants on a study trip to Prague, Czech Republic from March 11-16, 2013 and Budapest, Hungary from March 17-22, 2013. It provides details on locations visited, presentations and tours given at vocational schools, government agencies, companies and cultural sites. The group learned about the Czech and Hungarian economies, education systems, industries and cultures. They participated in activities like city tours, a scavenger hunt and project work with local students. The trip provided opportunities to experience both countries and gain international experience in their field of study.
The document summarizes several arts and cultural events happening in Mongolia. It discusses an exhibition by artist Zazaa questioning society and human identity. It also describes a contemporary dance performance being put on by 34 Mongolian students exploring the history of the Berlin Airlift. Finally, it provides an overview of the 11th Arts Council of Mongolia Fellowship program, which is developing young arts leaders through training and community projects.
1) May 9th is known as Europe Day and marks an important step towards the creation of the European Union.
2) On this day in 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman made a statement laying out his vision for a united Europe based on reconciliation between France and Germany.
3) Since then, Europe Day has been celebrated across the EU with programs and festivals that bring European citizens together to commemorate the founding of the European project.
This document summarizes the activities of a school's Erasmus+ project called "United in Diversity" over two years from 2018-2020. It discusses the logo design competition, research into multiculturalism in Poland through a student survey and newsletter, celebrations of the Polish language and folk traditions, study of Polish and partner country proverbs, a fashion show celebrating European cultures, and student mobilities in Italy and Greece where participants shared their cultures and learned about the host countries. The mobilities involved presentations, coding classes, art projects, tours, and performances celebrating diversity and cultural exchange.
On May 9th, Europe Day is celebrated to commemorate the 1950 Schuman Declaration that helped establish the European Union. The Schuman Declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a reconciliation with Germany and economic cooperation between European countries. Since then, May 9th has become a symbol of European unity, marked with festivals, programs, and activities that bring together EU member states. Hungary joined the EU in 2004, so it celebrates two important events in May related to its membership in Europe.
1. The artist runs an open source visual art archive that explores the theme "What is the Root of Money?" through books, photographs, videos, and performances.
2. Their work aims to start a dialogue about the history and current role of money in society through ironic and engaging performances.
3. For their residency, the artist proposes expanding their open source archive into an interactive exhibition that simulates a post-apocalyptic economy, and organizing public programs with speakers to further discuss the theme of the "Root of Money."
Simulation of the Committee on Culture and Education of the European Parliame...kastanos
Simulation of the Committee on Culture and Education of the European Parliament, Serres - Greece 9/5/2017 Europe Day
Karagkiozis Ioannis, Teacher, Teachers 4 Europe Ambassador of Serres Greece
Project - What s up Europe? Let's break the wall, againEuic BG
Coordinator of the Municipal Youth Council of Epinay-sur-Seine
e-mail : manuel.chambrout@epinay-sur-seine.fr
tel : +331.49.71.98.43
Milena Celić
Coordinator of LDA Niš youth program
e-mail : milena.celic@ldanic.rs
tel : +381.18.250.550
Brice Philippon
Director of the service « Urban policy and participatory democracy »
Town council of Epinay-sur-Seine
e-mail : brice.philippon@epinay-sur-seine
European great-figures--presentation-of-the-project-2013-4-english (1)Natasha Dzhurkova
This document summarizes a project involving 22 schools from 22 European countries. The project focused on identifying and presenting important historical figures from each country. Students selected and created portraits of 5 great Bulgarian people. These figures were then assigned to partner schools, who presented them during an evening event along with figures from their own country. All the portraits and information were compiled into an eBook called "European Great Figures." The project promoted cultural exchange and learning about different European traditions and histories. It motivated students to improve their English and helped them feel connected to both their own and European culture.
The document summarizes a Belgian week hosting students and teachers from 7 European countries as part of a Erasmus+ project focusing on cultural values. Key events included arriving in Tournai and being welcomed by host families, touring the city and school neighborhood, a trip to Bruges including chocolate tastings, visiting the University of Brussels and Future Classroom, and a farewell party. The project aims to foster European spirit among youth by exploring shared and differing cultural values through exchange programs.
Europe Day commemorates the 9th of May 1950 when Robert Schuman proposed the creation of an organized Europe to maintain peaceful relations. This proposal led to the formation of what is now the European Union. On Europe Day, schools celebrate by decorating with the EU flag, teaching about EU history and member states, creating posters of member states, and having games and quizzes about the EU to improve students' knowledge and understanding of European diversity and unity.
Presentation of the photo album prague portugalYeh Portugal
This document summarizes a photo album created as the final product of an Erasmus+ project about 70 years of European history from 1945 to 2015. The project aimed to address gaps in students' knowledge about important post-World War II events in Europe. Students and teachers from various partner schools researched and collaborated on works about major historical, artistic, and scientific developments during this period. The photo album illustrates this history through unfamiliar photos collected from partners, organized thematically into sections such as "Behind the Iron Curtain" and "Fighting for Freedom."
Questioning the past to understand the presentAlanKirwan3
A comprehensive book 'Creating the House of European History' includes my chapter outlining the development of the learning and educational agenda of the institution.
This project was funded by the European Commission and brought together students from Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey, and Poland. The goal was to help students learn about different European cultures and school systems to better prepare them for future jobs.
The project involved four meetings in each participating country. At the first meeting in Italy, each country presented their school system and created a project logo. In the Czech Republic, they showed their school and presented famous local figures. The last meeting in Poland included a mock job interview, games, drama lessons, and teambuilding activities.
Overall, the student found the experience very useful in gaining international experience and exposure to different cultures and education systems in Europe to help prepare for future careers.
This document provides a chronology and overview of BE.BOP (Black Europe Body Politics), a decolonial transdisciplinary curatorial initiative held in multiple cities between 2010-2015. It discusses the goals of BE.BOP to make neglected histories more visible and empower marginalized voices through public discussions. The chronology lists the various events, locations, and years where BE.BOP was presented, including partnerships with organizations and feedback from contributors who found BE.BOP to be an eye-opening experience that furthered decolonial goals.
This document summarizes a Comenius project meeting that took place from November 22-27, 2010 in Iasi, Romania. The project, called "My European Hero", involved partners from Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland and Romania. During the meeting, participants engaged in various activities to learn about each other's cultures and education systems. They also presented on their country's national hero, including dramatizations of works by Ion Creanga, Romania's national hero who is considered one of the greatest Romanian writers. The participants visited important sites related to Creanga and experienced Romanian folk dances and traditions. The objectives of promoting cultural exchange and understanding between partners were successfully met through the collaborative and engaging program.
Els Ampe, a Belgian liberal member of the Brussels Regional Parliament, presented a book called "A Modern Fairy Tale" in three languages to provide more information to expats and Belgians about the local elections in October 2012. The book advocates for giving EU citizens the right to vote in the Brussels regional parliament elections and removing the language divisions between French and Dutch-speaking parties. It also calls for more school trips to Brussels and EU institutions for European youth to strengthen connections between expats and Belgians and help EU citizens feel more at home in the capital of Europe.
The document outlines an Austrian National Group Meeting for the VOICES network, which connects teachers across Europe, discussing how teachers and schools can benefit from VOICES membership and participation in international projects, and sharing reports from a conference in Brussels and a teacher training program abroad. Representatives from Austrian schools also discussed their international experiences and expectations of VOICES.
This document outlines communication strategies to promote 1 euro museums to young people. It discusses using websites, social media, posters, booklets and media coverage to inform target audiences aged 12 to 26. It also describes holding events like a museum cycling tour, party at a museum, and content activities partnering with youth groups, to engage young people and boost interest in visiting the museums.
This document outlines communication strategies to promote 1 euro museums to young people. It discusses using websites, social media, posters, booklets and media coverage to inform target audiences aged 12 to 26. It also describes holding events like a museum cycling tour, party at a museum, and content activities partnering with youth groups, authors and illustrators to generate interest in visiting museums.
This document summarizes the activities of a group of German industrial business management assistants on a study trip to Prague, Czech Republic from March 11-16, 2013 and Budapest, Hungary from March 17-22, 2013. It provides details on locations visited, presentations and tours given at vocational schools, government agencies, companies and cultural sites. The group learned about the Czech and Hungarian economies, education systems, industries and cultures. They participated in activities like city tours, a scavenger hunt and project work with local students. The trip provided opportunities to experience both countries and gain international experience in their field of study.
The document summarizes several arts and cultural events happening in Mongolia. It discusses an exhibition by artist Zazaa questioning society and human identity. It also describes a contemporary dance performance being put on by 34 Mongolian students exploring the history of the Berlin Airlift. Finally, it provides an overview of the 11th Arts Council of Mongolia Fellowship program, which is developing young arts leaders through training and community projects.
1) May 9th is known as Europe Day and marks an important step towards the creation of the European Union.
2) On this day in 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman made a statement laying out his vision for a united Europe based on reconciliation between France and Germany.
3) Since then, Europe Day has been celebrated across the EU with programs and festivals that bring European citizens together to commemorate the founding of the European project.
This document summarizes the activities of a school's Erasmus+ project called "United in Diversity" over two years from 2018-2020. It discusses the logo design competition, research into multiculturalism in Poland through a student survey and newsletter, celebrations of the Polish language and folk traditions, study of Polish and partner country proverbs, a fashion show celebrating European cultures, and student mobilities in Italy and Greece where participants shared their cultures and learned about the host countries. The mobilities involved presentations, coding classes, art projects, tours, and performances celebrating diversity and cultural exchange.
On May 9th, Europe Day is celebrated to commemorate the 1950 Schuman Declaration that helped establish the European Union. The Schuman Declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a reconciliation with Germany and economic cooperation between European countries. Since then, May 9th has become a symbol of European unity, marked with festivals, programs, and activities that bring together EU member states. Hungary joined the EU in 2004, so it celebrates two important events in May related to its membership in Europe.
4. Office for New Europeanism visited Pilsen,
to explore the Czech perspective
on European identity.
7 July - 19 September 2014
5. Pilsen’s new symbol for Europe
Winning proposal ‘ Pilsen’s new symbol for Europe’. By Martin Pelikan, 11 years old.
During the summer, Office O.N.E. launched a competition to invite people in Pilsen to create new symbols for Europe, that reflects the Czech perspective on European identity. The winning
proposal is chosen out of 46 entrees. The jury was surprised by the multi layered identity in the design. A European citizen has a regional, national and European identity, all at the same time.
6. A.i.R. — 7 July - 19 September
OFFICE O.N.E.
ON | office O.N.E. |
CHANGE
YOUR
IDENTITY
HERE
10. Introduction
OFFICE O.N.E.
Office for New Europeanism is a mobile EU office that travels
throughout Europe to research European identity. Office
O.N.E. explores together with people what Europe means to
them and if an European identity exists in their hearts.
During the summer of 2014, Office O.N.E. transformed gallery
Vestředu into a temporary EU office in the centre of Pilsen.
During seven open Wednesdays, people could explore their
European identity by entering the gallery on a blue carpet, that
connected public space with the office through the window.
Office O.N.E.’s research method exists of a questionnaire
consisting seven questions to open the dialogue on topics that
are related to the management of EU symbolism in the local
community. Besides, a competition was launched to invite
people in Pilsen to create their new symbol for Europe.
On the 17th of September, the winner of the competition was
announced, winning a cash prize and the cover page of this
publication. The artist is Martin Pelikan, 11 years old.
Four residents were invited for an interview, to tell about their
perspective on 10 years of Czech EU membership. These
interviews have resulted in the documentary ‘Grand Hotel
Evropa’.
For a copy, please send an email to
info@jonmarvanvlijmen.com
11. Founder of Office O.N.E.
OFFICE O.N.E.
Office O.N.E. - Office for New Europeanism is founded by Jonmar van Vlijmen in 2010 as a result of his artistic research project on European identity, during his post-graduate program ‘Multiplicity &
Visual identity’ in Zürich (Switzerland). The research explores te development of European identity and questions the existence of one single European identity from an EU perspective. Office O.N.E.
had its debut at Liteside Festival in the Westerpark, Amsterdam.
12. European election market at the OBA library. (Amsterdam)
Presentation about democratic innovation in the European Parliament. (Brussels)Rosen Dimov, testing his European identity at cultural center Tolhuistuin. (Amsterdam)
13. Erik van der Langkruis in Community center ‘de Meevaart’, with Lauren Dyer (Amsterdam).
Constance De Vereaux (Canada) holds the highest score in the European test. (Cluj Napoca). Office O.N.E.’s founder Jonmar van Vlijmen at the polling station on 22 May 2014.
14. During Transeuropa Festival 2011, Office O.N.E traveled to Cluj Napoca to join the social market at the Museum square in the center of Cluj Napoca. Transeuropa Festival is a cultural and political
festival that took place in 12 cities, spread around Europe simultaneously. On this picture, OFFICE O.N.E. is interviewing a German professor, who visited Cluj Napoca with her students.
15. Europe in Pilsen
OFFICE O.N.E.
On 6 August, Office for New Europeanism opened its doors
(or window to be more precise) for the people in Pilsen. A blue
carpet was rolled out to connect the public space with the
exhibition space of Gallery Vestředu and provides the residents
of Pilsen a space to share their opinion on European topics.
The first Open Office day was a big success because we had
lovely Italian food made by Valeria Pupilli!
The second open Office day has been a very productive one.
After starting the day with an interview for a newspaper, soon
people were coming in to talk about Europe. This time the
visitors in the Office were more international. Two young people
from Malaysia came in, a few young Roma children were very
sure they recognised the man on the picture...
And a student from the university from Prague explained how
she felt European when she visited Russia last year. ‘Being part
of the European Union makes me feel safe’, she said.
During the third open day at the office, the façade of the office
was showing more images. It resulted in more reactions from
passers-by. A school teacher told me that he wanted to be
honest with and he said that if he were me, he would only
show positive images about European identity... ‘I will think
about how you can change the façade and I’ll come back next
Wednesday to show a proposal’, he said.
During this third opening the gallery has transformed into a
timeline, starting in 1918 until 2014. Visitors of Office O.N.E.
can add their own personal European memories and historical
facts to the timeline.
On the fourth open day, we ran the regular program. Which
means; talking to passers-by and offering them the possibility
to test their Europenism with a quiz, consisting of 7 questions.
Another part of the program is making new symbols for Europe
— this part was very popular amongst the children, that could
easily spend a couple of hours on producing new flags for
Europe.
At the end of the fifth open day, Office O.N.E. gave apresentation
with the preliminary results of 5 open office days. The event
was announced widely with the title ‘Why Europe doesn’t make
you dream’, hoping to provoke some response.
On 17 september, a final presentation about the Czech perspec-
tive on European identity took place, presenting all the results
and announcing the winner of the competition, whose brilliant
work is on the cover page of this publication.
OFFICE O.N.E.
16. OFFICE O.N.E.
OFFICE O.N.E.
OPEN ON WEDNESDAY
EXPLORE YOUR IDENTITY
Gallery Vestředu — Martinska 3, Pilsen
Opening: 6 August 2014
17.
18. These children were sure they recognised the man on the picture.
The blue carpet connects public space with the galleryAdding a new layer to the gallery.
19.
20. Czech grandmother with her granddaughter, living in Germany.
Impression of a ‘regular’ Office day.Proud kids, showing their ‘European nail-art’.
21. Are you European?
/ Jste Evropan?
Yes IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII 45 74%
No IIIII IIIII I 11 18%
I am not sure IIIII 5 8%
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total 61 100%
OFFICE O.N.E.
Results Number %Main answers
Question 1
24. Question 1b
OFFICE O.N.E.
Do you feel European?
/ Cítíte se jako Evropan?
Yes IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII II 32 52%
I am not sure IIIII IIIII IIII 14 23%
No IIIII IIIII 10 17%
Central European IIIII 5 8%
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total 61 100%
Results Number %Main answers
27. Question 2
OFFICE O.N.E.
Do you know who the man on the picture is?
/ Víte, kdo je muž na obrázku?
No IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII III 33 56%
Herman van Rompuy IIIII IIIII 10 16%
President EU IIIII II 7 12%
Yes IIII 4 7%
An EU official ? III 3 5%
Gerd van Rompuy II 2 4%
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total 59 100%
Results Number %Main answers
29. In November 2009, the first president of Europe was elected. Office O.N.E. decided to write Herman van Rompuy a letter, as the elections were not including the European citizens very well.
Only the leaders of the EU member states are able to vote. In the letter Office O.N.E. congratulated the new President with his new job and asked him what he thinks about the fact that I’m
not asked to vote for him. Until today the letter has not been answered. Office O.N.E. decided to open a website, dedicated to improve the communication between Herman and the citizens.
OFFICE O.N.E.
WOULD YOU
FEEL THE SAME
IN MY POSITION?
30. Question 3
OFFICE O.N.E.
What is the first word that you think about
when you think of Europe? / Jaké slovo Vás
napadne jako první, když se řekne Evropa?
Continent IIIII IIIII IIIII I
Euro IIII
Home III
Brussels II
Travelling III
Map I
United I
Green I
Political integration I
Europe I
Humanity I
Pilsen I
Victory I
Newspapers I
Education I
Germany I
Amazing “WOW!!!” I
Freedom I
Mature economy I
Schengen I
High Living standard I
European flag I
31. ‘Europe is a symbol
of good quality and
welvare.’
32. OFFICE O.N.E.
Do you know the difference between the stars on the EU
flag and the flag of America? / Víte, jaký je rozdíl mezi
hvězdami na americké vlajce a vlajce EU?
Good III 3 5%
Wrong IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIII 44 74%
No idea IIIII IIIII II 12 21%
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total 59 100%
Results Number %Main answers
Question 4
33. Deconstruction of the EU flag
Based on the fact that not many people in Europe know what the meaning is of the current EU flag and what the meaning is of the 12 stars on
the flag. Office O.N.E. created ‘Deconstruction of the EU flag’ as a poetic counter proposal that invites people to use their imagination. The flag
is winner of an EU wide competition and was exhibited in the EU Parliament in March 2014. Materials: fabric and ink coated paper. Technique:
heat press. (i.c.w. Aliki van der Kruis)
OFFICE O.N.E.
34. ‘This is the place we have been
living for hundreds of years,
everything going on around
us has influence on our lifes.’
36. Question 5
OFFICE O.N.E.
Every country has it’s own symbols to express their own
identity. The European Union uses 5 official symbols, do
you know which 5? / Každá země používá určité symboly
k vyjádření vlastní identity. Evropská Unie
jich používá 5. Víte, které to jsou?
Flag IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII I 41/57 72%
Anthem IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII I 36/57 63%
Euro IIIII IIIII I 11/57 19%
United in diversity III 3/57 5%
9 May - day of Europe I 1/57 2%
No idea IIIII IIIII IIIII I 16/57 28%
Results Number %Main answers
41. Question 6
OFFICE O.N.E.
The Czech republic joined the EU exactly ten years ago,
have you experienced many changes being part of the
European Union? / Česká Republika je součástí
Evropské Unie již 10 let. Pocítil/a jste
od té doby nějaké změny?
Yes, I have felt some changes and I have to say that all of them
wered always the good ones! But we shouldn´t forget on rum
and fresh cream butter! ☺
Yes–rumisnotrumanymore☺.AndotherCzechnamesofproducts
are replaced by European ones. Almost no support of Czech agri
culture. On the other hand I can see kind of a huge progress in
development of rural areas and education.
Yes, the change is mainly shown in seeing how important it seems
that the quality of democratical processes in the Czech Republic are
improving, in the eyes of EU
More paperworks, more wasteful hypocrisy, better chance to get a
job in EU countries.
Yes, but I cannot mention one concrete (fundings, restrictions etc.)
Unfortunately no. We do not have suitable news in Czech media
channels about what is going on „in the EU level“ and in EU countries.
Money from EU are used unefficiently or they steal them directly.
It is going slowly… I mean integration.
Not yet.
Main answers
42. ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if the castle
is renovated with money from the
European Union, saving
it like a prince on a white horse —
it’s like a modern fairy tale.’
44. ‘Investments of EU in our infra-
structure produces sympathy
towards EU. But EU regulations
concerning our rum, cheese and
butter produces criticism.’
45. Question 7
OFFICE O.N.E.
Not many people have voted in the EU elections this
year, what do you think is the reason for the low turnout?
/ Tento rok se do Evropských voleb zapojil extrémně
nízký počet lidí. Z jakého důvodu se tak dle Vašeho
názoru stalo?
People don´t trust European politicians… I do not know, maybe it is
also because of they do not see what exactly EU does and in what
exactly can EU influence.
Because of lack of information about the importance of Czech
Republic being part of EU...total desillusion of Czech inhabitants,
many elections which took place in the last months gave almost no
clue about how EU works
No information, no interest about politics in general. Small influence
of Czech deputies in EUparliament (nihilism of the Czechs).
Politicans of our country make a disgrace.
The first European Jiří z Poděbrad would be ashamed for them!
In my opinion it is a matter of distrust.
Mainly because of a lack of information and interest of people about
EU. They often do not get the whole concept and idea, but they only
know the negative aspects from the media.
Czech politicians are just interested in money.
I do not know.
Main answers
51. ‘But...as a summary...
it is pretty good that we are part
of the European Union.
Without any doubt.’
52. Credits
OFFICE O.N.E.
Office O.N.E. was invited by OPEN A.i.R. - Artist in Residence,
in the framework of Pilsen2015 - European Capital of Culture.
The Office was accomodated in gallery Vestředu. The Artist in
Residency is part of an exchange program with the Arnhem
based residency program Motel Spatie. Office O.N.E. is funded
by Amsterdam Fund for the Arts for its activities in Amsterdam.
Thank you for your great support:
Adéla Foldynová
Tereza Svášková
Claudia Schouten
Françoise Beaussant
Anna Houžvičková
Laurene Laval
Valeria Pupilli
Carlos Carmonamedina
Ronald Boer
Honza & Klara Salzmann
Ondra Rucký
Jan Ostrolucky
Tomas Hamberger
Jana Trávníčková
Silvie Haslova & Walter Olbrich
and all other people that played a role in the project!
Documentary
Petra Vaněčková
Štěpán Soutner & neighbours
Richard Salzmann
Josef Machalíček & Viktor Machalíček
Music
Musician in the streets of Prague,
earning money to see his family in Berlin.
Photo credits
Luboš Soutner (documentary)
Jonmar van Vlijmen
A copy of (parts of) this publication can not be made without
permission of Office O.N.E. (copyright 2014)
55. Letter from Walter Olbrich
OFFICE O.N.E.
Hello Jonmar!
I´m very sorry not to answer your above e-mail.
The reason was, because it was part of spammail, I never check
carefully.
Thank you for your mail and the interesting enclosed fotos.
You are working on a very interesting, challenging project to
find out what the Czech perspective on European identity is. I´m
very glad to hear that you are also interested in the history of
“Sudetenland”. As you maybe have heard from Silvie Haslova
I was born in that part of the Czech Republic, former Czecho-
slovakia. Because my parents and relatives were Germans and
the Germans were not willing to intermingle with the majority of
the native population, we had to leave the country, most of them
in 1946. Of course at that time it was agreed by the Allies too,
to sent my fellow countrymen back to Germany. So almost 3.3
million Germans had to leave the country to Germany, where
they came from up to 800 - 900 years ago. This compulsary jour-
ney they had to make was in a uncertain future. There were no
friends, no relatives just the common connexion was language
und maybe religion. For my grandparents and my mother (father
died during world war II) it was a disaster. So, I was grown up
nearby Munich and made my way in Germany, as my generation
did during the German economic miracle.
So most of us are deeply rooted in Germany and of course the
European Union and not stick in the muds. Even though there
were monthly magazines published of the people of Sudetenland
I never ordered any to read. There is even a building in Munich,
the so-called house of the people of Sudetenland and displaced
persons “Haus der Sudetendeutschen und Vertriebenen” I have
never visited either, because I deeply believe this time is finished
and it was a big mistake of my people lived in Czechoslovakia not
to integrate with the Czech population, instead of that, they have
followed the regime of Hitler. Also my children, grown up both in
Germany and Austria have no interest so far to visit this historic
places anymore, where we came from. But I have good Czech
friends in Odry, a small town nearby Olomouc, where I was born.
Every year I´m visiting them and we admire the worth seeing
places together and are happy to be together in one Europe,
which hopefully will finally become the United States of Europe.
Jonmar, this is the way it goes. We are all Europeans and the
future will be more bright for all of us and the new generations, if
we will live peaceful together without war and take our chances
on a global scale. I´m not sure if I can help you on your project,
if you think I can, just contact me.
Best regards Walter Olbrich