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EUROPEAN STUDIES

JEAN MONNET ERASMUS+ CHAIR GRANT

The Jean Monnet Chair is named after a French politician considered one of the founding fathers of European integration.

This Jean Monnet Chair project focuses on EU anti-discrimination policy through interdisciplinary and multistakeholder activities.

The Jean Monnet Chair holder is Carolyn M. Dudek, PhD, Professor, Department of Political Science and Director of European Studies at 勛圖夥厙.

Additional Faculty include:

  • Robert P. Guttmann, PhD Professor, Department of Economics at 勛圖夥厙
  • Paul Fritz, PhD Chair and Professor, Department of Political Science at 勛圖夥厙

Dudek Awarded Jean Monnet Chair

Dr. Carolyn Dudek has been awarded the Jean Monnet Chair grant from the European Union Erasmus+ program.

The focus of this Jean Monnet (JM) Chair grant is to promote research, publications and course development on EU anti-discrimination policy (both on- and off-line) related to: antisemitism, Muslim-hate, gender discrimination, Roma exclusion, LGBTQI rights, and racism. Anti-discrimination is a cornerstone of a democratic society and promotes inclusion and greater cultural understanding. Diversity has become a focus in the EU, but most US students and academics are not aware of what is being done in the EU to address discrimination and the challenges within a European context. Learning about the EUs role and policies in anti-discrimination will help students understand common EU values, principles of unity and diversity, Europes historical heritage and the extent to which Europe is a diverse society. EU scholars and students will also learn the unique role the EU has increasingly played in addressing anti-discrimination. The grant also intends to bridge the gap between academics and practitioners.

Events

Experiential Learning


  • Students received firsthand exposure to policymaking, how federal and local governments function, and more.

  • 勛圖夥厙 students developed skills in diplomacy and governance while participating in the 39th

ERASMUS+ Jean Monnet Module

(January 2022-December 2024)

Co-Funded by the European Union, this module focused on examining the EUs role in addressing anti-discrimination with regards to several communities including: women, Jews, Muslims, Roma, recent EU immigrants, LGBTQI communities, and communities of color.

Explore the Monnet Module

Chair Research and Engagements

Dudek

Chair Op-Ed in Newsday

April 14, 2026
Jean Monnet Chair Carolyn Dudek wrote a guest essay, With global antisemitism rising, Never Again rings hollow.

Dudek

Chair Summer Research

Continued research on efforts to combat antisemitism abroad.

Dudek at FIU

FIU Talk

January 28. 2025
Combating Antisemitism in the European Union: Opportunities, Tools, and Challenges


Model EU Keynote

SUNY Model EU Keynote Address

April 10, 2026
Defending Democracy: The European Unions Combating Antisemitism Policy

Contact Us

Carolyn M. Dudek
Director of European Studies
Room 203A Barnard Hall

516-463-5621

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Funded by the European Union
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