Minnesota Polish Medical Society

01/10/2026

The Winter 2025 issue of Minnesota Polish Perspectives is here! Across 56 pages, we celebrate Polish-American physicians, scientists, artists, and cultural voices shaping our community today and for generations to come.

This issue features Jan Czyżyk, M.D., Marzena Brinkmann, Ph.D., Wiesław Suszyński, and Jerzy Wyrobek, Ph.D., alongside new Kalejdoskop interviews—including translator Sean Gaspar Bye—and a profile of Twin Cities musician Tadeusz Majewski. You’ll also find reflections on art, Baltic heritage, civic engagement, and recent cultural visits to the Twin Cities.

📘 Purchase the Winter 2025 issue here: https://www.pamsm.org/product-page/2025-winter-perspectives

10/28/2025

An Afternoon of Reflection with Mikołaj Grynberg and Sean Gasper Bye

What a remarkable afternoon! 🌙✨ On October 5, 2025, MPMS, the Minnesota Jewish Community Center, the Polish Cultural Institute New York, POLIN-the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, and the Book Institute Poland hosted acclaimed Polish author and photographer Mikołaj Grynberg and translator Sean Gasper Bye for a screening of Proof of Identity followed by a thought-provoking literary conversation.

The event, moderated by Kasia Leville, inspired deep reflection and lively discussion about memory, identity, and the power of storytelling. Guests enjoyed an intimate book signing and conversation over refreshments generously provided by the JCC.

Thank you to all who joined us for this unforgettable afternoon of reflection and dialogue! 📚🎥
https://www.pamsm.org/post/an-afternoon-of-reflection-conversation-grynberg-bye-in-the-twin-cities

07/28/2025

📅 October 5, 2025

Join the Minnesota Polish Medical Society (MPMS) and the Minnesota Jewish Community Center for a powerful evening with acclaimed Polish author, photographer, and psychologist Mikołaj Grynberg.

📽️ The evening begins with a screening of Proof of Identity, followed by a literary conversation with Grynberg—known for his deeply human portraits of Jewish life in postwar and contemporary Poland. His books, including I’d Like to Say Sorry, But There’s No One to Say Sorry To and Confidential, explore memory, trauma, identity, and the legacy of the Holocaust.

✨ Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with one of Poland’s most compelling contemporary voices.

💲 Suggested donation: $20
👉 More info: https://www.pamsm.org/events/meeting-with-an-author-psychologist-and-photographer-and-mikolaj-grynberg

07/26/2025

"The 2025 Summer Perspectives is here! 🎉
We’re celebrating 5 years of Minnesota Polish Perspectives—sharing the stories of Polish Minnesotans through powerful narratives and photography.

✨ Inside this issue: inspiring profiles of physicians, scientists, and artists, plus highlights from our Lives in Transition exhibition at MSP Airport (on view through Aug. 31).

📖 Order your copy today: https://www.pamsm.org/product-page/2025-perspectives-summer"

06/02/2025

Please take a moment to share your thoughts!

🩺🎨 We want to hear from you!
The Minnesota Polish Medical Society is gathering feedback on our exhibitions and events — and your voice matters. Your input helps us improve and shape future programs for our community.

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🎥 Missed our latest exhibition at MSP Airport?
On view at MSP Concourse C SEE18 until the end of August 2025

You can still experience “Lives in Transition: Journeys Behind the Iron Curtain” online!
Please take a look at the virtual gallery here.

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/14109556/lives-transition-journeys-behind-iron-curtain

Thank you for your support! 🇵🇱

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05/19/2025

🎉 The Kalejdoskop Polski Minnesota project continues to thrive—celebrating the vibrant stories of Polish-American life through exhibitions, events, and community connections. Our team has been hard at work curating new stories, launching public displays, and creating space for cultural reflection and dialogue.

📸 We’re especially excited to share that Lives in Transition is now on view at the See18 Gallery in Terminal C of Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP), running from May 1 through August 31, 2025. This powerful exhibit highlights personal stories of immigrants who arrived in the U.S. during the Cold War era—offering a rare and moving glimpse into lives shaped by courage, upheaval, and resilience.

✨ The compelling narratives are beautifully captured by Minneapolis-based photographer David Sherman, whose lens brings depth and humanity to each story.

🔗 Learn more about Lives in Transition here:
https://www.artworkarchive.com/.../kalejdoskop-lives-in...

💻 Explore past exhibitions online:
https://www.pamsm.org/lives-in-transition-phase3

📬 Stay up to date with our latest projects by joining our mailing list and following us on social media. Or better yet—come see the story for yourself this summer at MSP!

MSP Terminal 1, See18 Gallery April 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025 Named after the Polish spelling of kaleidoscope, the Minnesota Polish Medical Society's "K...

03/15/2025

🎉 Celebrating Phase Three of the Kalejdoskop Polski Minnesota Project! 🇵🇱🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of phase three of the Kalejdoskop Polski Minnesota project! On March 13, 2025, we celebrated the opening of Lives in Transition – Journeys from Behind the Iron Curtain at the Campus Club of the University of Minnesota. It was a beautiful evening of meaningful conversations, reflections, and the incredible music of the Half-Baked Jazz Combo. What a joy to reconnect with old friends and mark this special milestone together!

📍 Next stop: Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport’s SEE 18 Gallery (Concourse A) in May! If you’re traveling through MSP between May and August, be sure to check out the exhibition and experience the powerful stories of Polish immigrants who pursued freedom and new beginnings in the U.S.

💻 Can’t make it in person? No problem! You can explore Lives in Transition online through our virtual gallery 👉 Lives in Transition Virtual Gallery https://www.pamsm.org/lives-in-transition-phase3

Thank you for your support in celebrating and preserving the stories of Polish immigrants in Minnesota! Stay tuned for more updates. 🎶📸✈️

03/06/2025

📸 You’re Invited! 🎶

Join us on March 13, 2025, at 6 PM at the University of Minnesota Campus Club for the opening of the third phase of the Kalejdoskop Polski MN documentary photography project:

✨ Lives in Transition: Journeys from Behind the Iron Curtain ✨

Experience powerful stories captured through photography by David Sherman and enjoy live music by the Half-Baked Combo!

📍 Where: University of Minnesota Campus Club
📅 When: March 13, 2025, at 6 PM

🔗 Register here: https://www.pamsm.org/events/lives-in-transition-exhibition-opening-2025-03-13-18-00

Don’t miss this unique evening of history, art, and music! 🎶📷

01/13/2025

📣 Now Open: Faces of Solidarity at MSP Airport!

We’re thrilled to announce that Faces of Solidarity is now on display at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport! 🎉

📅 When: January 9 – April 30, 2025
📍 Where: Terminal 1, SEE 18 Gallery

We are thrilled to announce that our exhibition, Faces of Solidarity, is now open at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. From January 9 to April 30, 2025, visitors to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s Terminal 1 will have the unique opportunity to engage with a powerful exhibition: Kalejd...

12/11/2024

As the holiday season approaches, We would like to extend warm wishes to you and your loved ones on behalf of our entire team. This time of year gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the things that bring us together—our families, friends, and the shared stories that shape our lives. We’re grateful for your support and loyalty, and for being part of our community throughout the year.

May this season bring you peace, joy, and moments of quiet reflection, along with a little magic. Here’s to a wonderful new year filled with fresh possibilities, creative inspiration, and lasting connections. Thank you for making our work so meaningful. We look forward to continuing this journey with you in the coming year.

MPMS Board of Directors

12/08/2024

Fall/Winter 2024 Perspectives is Here! ✨

Dive into stories of resilience, community, and belonging in the latest edition of Perspectives. From reflections on identity and travels through Poland to the inspiring achievements of Polish-American physicians and scientists, this issue bridges cultures and generations.

🌍 Highlights include:

• Dr. Lidia Zylowska on Poland’s lake country and the Midwest
• Jamie Kalakaru-Mava’s journey through her mother’s memories
• Elizabeth Suszynski on the evolution of Kraków
• Profiles of trailblazers like Maria Skłodowska-Curie and Drs. Eugene Lazowski & Stanisław Matulewicz

📖 Celebrate the creativity and resilience of the Polish-American experience. Pick up your copy today!
https://www.pamsm.org/product-page/2024-perspectives-fall-winter

09/01/2024

After months of careful coordination and preparation, our exhibition “An Interrupted Childhood” is now on display at the See18 Gallery in the A terminal. We are thrilled to share our work with the travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which saw over 34.7 million passenge...