 The
Ukrainian
Cultural Institute
was organized by the North Dakota Ukrainians in 1980. Its organization
was prompted by a desire to preserve the Ukrainian culture in North Dakota.
President of Dickinson State University, Dr. Albert A. Watrel participated
with the Ukrainian community in developing the guidelines needed to meet the
aims of the proposed organization.
 On
May 30, 1980, the Ukrainian community and Dickinson State University signed
an agreement which read: "Memorandum of Agreement between the
Ukrainian Community and Dickinson State College for the purpose of
establishing a Ukrainian Cultural Institute which is dedicated for the
furthering of education through the preserving, promoting, and displaying of
the Ukrainian Culture". Dated this 31st Day of May, 1980.
Signed by Albert A Watrel - President
Dickinson Sate College and Agnes Palanuk - President Ukrainian Cultural
Institute. |
