On May 30, 2025, Vytautas Magnus University‘s Lithuanian Emigration Institute and The Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library-Museum organized an event as part of the “Unforgettable names” seminar series, dedicated to commemorating Eugenijus Algimantas Bartkus (1925–2011), a prominent Lithuanian-American public figure and civil engineer.

During the seminar, Dr. Daiva Dapkutė presented Eugenijus Bartkus contributions to Lithuania, Prof. Juozas Skirius reviewed the founding circumstances, history, activities, and structure of the Lithuanian American Council, as well as Eugenijus Bartkus involvement in the organization. Dr. Viva Ona Bartkus shared personal memories about Eugenijus Bartkus and his work.

The event was moderated by Arūnas Antanaitis, Director of The Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library-Museum.

The seminar was held in a hybrid format – both in person and online.

Photographer Andrėja Taranda.