Cracow or Krakow?

Krakow appears to be the more common spelling. However, the University uses a "C" when translating their name into English - even while spelling the name of the city with a "K." Thus you will see our address as the Cracow University of Economics in Krakow, Poland. (I think the spelling with a "c" must come from the Brits, since the tour book I have that was published in England uses the Cracow spelling and the ones published in the U.S. use Krakow.)

Poland Addresses

Here's how you can contact us while in Poland:

Vicki R. TenHaken
Republic of Poland Fulbright Scholar
Cracow University of Economics
ul. Rakowicka 27
31-510 Krakow, Poland
Pavilion E, room 173

Office telephone: + 48 12 2935 516
Office fax: + 48 12 2935
Email: tenhaken@ae.krakow.pl

Our "home" address in Poland is:

Vicki TenHaken and John Meshkin
Akademia Ekonomiczna w Krakowie
ul. Sienkiewicza 4
30-033 Kraków, Poland
Apartament nr 1

Telephone: + 48 12 2945 353 and 354, 356, 357 (This will ring you into the building receptionist. Our apartment extension is 34). We also have Sykpe on my laptop computer, so that may be the most economical way of "calling" us. Just "dial" vicki.r.tenhaken (it might be best to arrange a calling time ahead via email to make sure I have my computer on and Skype activated).

We expect to have regular access to our home email as well, so feel free to continue using tenhaken@hope.edu and meshwire@hotmail.com .

Crakow University of Economics

The Crakow University of Economics (or AEK - Akademii Ekonomicznej w Krakowie) was established in 1925, after World War I, when Poland had recently regained its independence. The young state was facing various economic problems, and identified a need for experts with advanced economic education and qualifications. Since then, the University has grown to become a well respected institution of higher education. Grand Valley State University has had an exchange program with the Crakow University of Economics since 1975.

Formerly the capital of the Polish Kingdom, Krakow is located in southern Poland on the banks of the Wisla River. It is less than three hours by train from Warsaw. The city of Krakow is the educational and cultural center of Poland, with a university (Jagiellonian) system founded in the 14th century. It has an abundance of museums, theatres, concerts, and festivals. Being one of the few major European cities that escaped total devastation during world War II, many of Krakow's original medieval structures still stand. UNESCO designates Krakow as a world historical site.