By Mary Mares-Awe—THE CHICAGO CHAPTER OF THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION and the Institute of International Education (IIE) invite you, your family, colleagues and friends to attend our 2015 Spring Farewell Luncheon in the Jensen Room at the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory.
The purpose of this event is to bid fond farewells to the visiting Students and Scholars who will soon be returning to their home countries. The farewell gathering provides an opportunity for Fulbright Association members of the Chicago Chapter to say ‘thank you’ to our guests, and for visiting Fulbrighters and alumni to affirm friendships, academic, and professional connections which will last for years.
WHEN Saturday, April 25, 2015, 11am-2pm
WHERE Jensen Room, at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL
The Conservatory is easily reachable via the Green Line “Conservatory” stop. Please plan your trip via transitchicago.com. There is also street and lot parking available.
A catered buffet lunch from Wishbone Southern Kitchen and beverages will be provided, including vegetarian options.
After the event, you and your guests are welcome to wander the Conservatory greenhouses and grounds at your leisure. The entry to the Conservatory is FREE (there is a suggested donation is at the door).
COST FREE to current Fulbright students and scholars. $25/person for each accompanying adult family member and/or guests, Fulbright Alumni, Association Members, Friends of Fulbright, etc. is You may pay by PayPal when you R.S.V.P. using the link below (preferred), or you may pay by cash, check, or credit card at the event.
R.S.V.P. NOW (and NO LATER THAN Thursday, April 23) by clicking here or on the link HERE.
We look forward to seeing you at this final event of the 2014-2015 academic year!