The Permanent Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius University, the Kosciuszko Foundation and Just Buffalo Literary Center will present “Encounters with Polish Literature and Cultural Diplomacy” featuring David A. Goldfarb, PhD, on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center at Canisius University, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208. The event is free and open to the public.
Goldfarb is a scholar, educator and cultural advocate whose work focuses on Polish literature, translation and cultural exchange. Through his teaching, writing and public programming, he has promoted greater understanding of Polish and Eastern European culture.
During his September 4 event, Goldfarb will explore the role of public and cultural diplomacy, examining how these practices differ from propaganda and how cultural diplomacy can serve as a form of “soft power.” His presentation will consider both the opportunities and challenges of using literature, the arts and cultural exchange to build international understanding.