We invite you to join our UCU Community for a traditional, family-friendly evening celebrating our university. Guests are invited to wear their finest Ukrainian embroidery (vyshyvanky) for this unique indoor/outdoor Folk-Gala.
Perelaz is a symbolic gesture of friendship and tradition. In Ukrainian, Perelaz means to “climb-over,” and in villages throughout Ukraine, neighbors are often invited to cross over the fence to visit with friends. In this spirit, UCU invites you, our neighbors and friends, to cross over our fence and join our UCU community for a festive evening celebrating our university.
This elegant evening will include delicious fourchette-style Ukrainian cuisine, custom drinks, musical entertainment from Ukraine, a silent auction, panel discussion and a separate, supervised program for children.
Perelaz also perfectly coincides with Mother’s Day weekend and is a unique and memorable way to celebrate with your entire family. A champagne toast will be raised and individual flowers offered to all mothers at this unique Perelaz event.
Our Esteemed Guest:
Archbishop Borys Gudziak
Metropolitan, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
President, Ukrainian Catholic University
We are pleased to announce our panelists:
Diane Francis
Journalist, Author, Editor-at-large of the National Post
The Honorable John E. Herbst
Senior Director, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council
Former Ambassador of the United States to Ukraine
The panel will be moderated by:
Melinda Haring
Senior Community Engagement Advisor at Razom for Ukraine
Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center
Musical Entertainment:
Yurii Yosyfovych
Singer Yurii Yosyfovych brings a unique twist to Ukrainian folk music with his extraordinary voice, captivating melodies and a touch of electronica. Originally from Lviv, he gives traditional folk songs modern renditions, featuring mesmerizing sound and profound narratives.
Dr. Olena Haviuk-Sheremet and Roman Sheremet
Olena and Roman are internationally recognized, award-winning musicians and music educators from Lviv, Ukraine. In 2022 they founded the Sheremet School of Talents in Bensalem, PA which offers individual and group musical lessons.
Learn More
For questions and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Olha Zarichynska, Donor Relations Manager at 224.258.3545, or at ozarichynska@ucufoundation.org.
