By Cristina Sisson—THE CHICAGO CHAPTER OF THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION and the Institute of International Education (IIE) invite you, your family, colleagues, and friends to attend the 2014 Fall Welcome.
We would like to welcome you to Chicago and its many cultural neighborhoods. Join us on October 11th at the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago, located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Ukrainian Village. The museum houses special collections of art and memorabilia tracing the history of Ukrainian migration to Chicago. Guests will enjoy a light lunch catered by the local favorite, Shokolad, followed by a guided tour of the museum. Following the event, guests are invited to visit the many diverse local landmarks within walking distance of the museum. We hope to see you there!
WHEN Saturday, October 11th, 2014
TIME 11 am.-2 pm.
WHERE Lunch at 11:30 am, at Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago, 2249 W. Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612
COST Students and Scholars, free; Guests of Visiting Students and Scholars, Fulbright Association members and guests, $25 (includes lunch and museum entrance/tour)
HOW TO GET THERE CTA Bus Routes: Four routes have stops within walking distance of the museum:
49 (Chicago & Western)
50 (Damen & Chicago)
65 (Grand & Oakley
66 (Chicago & Oakley)
CTA Blue Line: The closest stop is 1.5 miles east of the museum at Chicago.
Metra: The closest stop is 0.6 south of the museum at Western Ave.
PARKING Street parking is available as well as metered parking. Check signs for permit parking.
RSVPs are required. Please RSVP (by Tuesday, October 7th, 2014) using the online form HERE.
The PayPal link (if you wish to pay online) appears once you have submitted your RSVP.
For questions or concerns, please email fulbrightchicago@gmail.com.