Founded in 1948 with a grant from the Carnegie Corporation, the European Institute at Columbia University is the oldest academic institution in the United States dedicated to the study of Europe. The Institute promotes research and learning on the cultural, political, and socioeconomic issues facing Europe, both inside the region and in a global context. The Institute organizes a wide range of activities during the academic year, including courses, conferences, seminars, and lectures by distinguished academics and policymakers. Housed in Arts & Sciences, the Institute is affiliated with Columbia's professional schools of business, law, journalism, and international and public affairs...