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Center for Austrian Studies

The Western Hemisphere's oldest and best-known research center investigating the past, present, and future of Central Europe with a specific focus on Austria and the successor states of the Habsburg Empire.

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Criminalization-Surveillance-Resistance: Roma and Policing from the Holocaust to the Present

In this virtual workshop, scholars from the US, Europe, and beyond will address the confluence of the criminalization and racialization of the category of “Gypsy,” the role of…

CAS Fall 2022 Events Calendar

The Center for Austrian Studies fall 2022 events calendar is now available!

Daniel Pinkerton Awarded the Decoration of Honor in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria

Former CAS Program Manager and editor of the Austrian History Newsmagazine, Daniel Pinkerton, awarded one of Austria's highest honors for service to the country.

A Statement Regarding the Invasion of Ukraine

CAS Condemns the Invasion in Ukraine and Stands with all those Who Oppose it

2022 CAS Summer Research Grants for UMN Graduate Students - Apply by March 15, 4:30 CT

$5,000 Summer Research Grants in Austrian/Central European Studies for UMN Graduate Students