On the 10th of March, on the occasion of the 201st anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s birthday and of the 154th anniversary of his death dean of the faculty of humanities initiated the recitation of the poems written by Shevchenko. The recitation took place in The Ukrainian Catholic University Academic building. Everyone, who was willing to come could bring his own “Kobzar” and read his favorite poem. Not only students responded to the call to come and read the poems, but also professors and university administration joined the occasion.
20-hour marathon to be held on occasion of Taras Shevchenko's birthday. During a marathon to be broadcast live, it is planned to recite works of the poet.
Redesigned 100-UAH note with Taras Shevchenko's portrait will be introduced on 9 March 2015.