With the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022, the context for my research changed dramatically though the content remains the same. I combine somatic methods and performance, community collaboration, and political advocacy, to foster visibility and deepen understanding of Ukraine, and engage its vibrant and indominable intellectual and cultural tradition and history, which are listed on this website. I am also a community organizer working to support Ukraine. Below are samples of community action.
Razom nas Bahato!
2022-23 Livestream Conversations hosted by Dr. Katja Kolcio and Dr. Barry Chernoff found here:
New course offerings:
Ukraine and its Environment & Ukrainian Arts and Language as Resistance
The Greater Middletown, CT Community has joined together to support the courageous efforts of Ukraine and Ukrainians in their fight for freedom and democracy.
Heroes of Liberty, Capital Building, Washington DC, March 11, 2020.
Presentation on psycho-social resilience and civic role of Ukrainian veterans. Hosted by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur’s Office, Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, and Senate Ukraine Caucus. Coordinated by Katja Kolcio, Olya Onyshko, and Marta Pyvovarenko.
