ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has several experts who can comment on the situation in Poland in the aftermath of the April 10 plane crash that killed Poland’s first family and nearly 100 leaders.

U-M, which has hosted the fallen president Lech Kaczyski as well as other Polish officials, is home to the U-M Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. The U-M Polish Club is holding a candelight vigil for the victims today (April 12) in the U-M Diag. In September, the University will host Polish Studies in the 21st Century. 

U-M experts on Poland include:

Brian Porter-Szűcs professor of history, has conducted extensive research on the history, politics, religion and culture of Poland, written books and organized events related to current and historic changes in Poland. He can be reached at (734) 764-6803 or e-mail him at [email protected]

Anna Grzymala-Busse, associate professor of political science, focuses on political parties, state development and transformation, corruption, religion and politics, and post-communist politics. Her latest book investigates the role of political parties and party competition in the reconstruction of the post-communist state. She can be reached at [email protected].