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Fall Welcome for everybody and you are invited!

Posted on October 13, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Come, meet and greet your fellow Fulbrighters! The beginning of the fall season is a great opportunity to get to know each other and get involved with the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association. The Board of our Chapter wants to support all of you during your stay in the United States. Enjoy meeting other local members and current Fulbrighters and share your own stories about your experience.

We have a storytelling concert especially prepared for you, offered by artist Beth Horner.

Where: International House
1414 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
http://ihouse.uchicago.edu/
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: For Visiting Students and Scholars, free.
For Fulbright Association members $15.00, non-members $20.00

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Get ready for the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!

Posted on August 28, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Mark your calendars for September 17. The  Fulbright Association-Chicago Chapter is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen.

“Bicentennial Independence Movements in Latin America: An Inspiration of National Unity” will bring together Fulbright students, scholars, teachers, alumni and members of the Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Venezuela consulates to celebrate the bicentennial of the independence of these Latin American countries.

Friday, September 17, 2010
6:00-9:00 p.m.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, Illinois

Please attend with your family and friends

Cost: $25.00 (for Fulbright Association Members); $30.00 (for non-members); $10 (guests of current visiting Fulbright grantees); free for visiting Fulbrighters
includes hors d’oeuvres and beverage
Please pay at the door

R.S.V.P to Monica Swope,
Chapter President, at swopemo@yahoo.com
or at 773.852.1882 before Friday, September 16th.

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Scenes from the 2010 Spring Farewell and Dee Sarelas Service Award Ceremony

Posted on August 25, 2010 by | 2 comments

Students and guests enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Spring Farewell event that took place at the Gleacher Center of the University of Chicago School of Business.

Our last Fulbright event was a complete success. On Saturday May 8, 2010 the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, the Institute of International Education (IIE), and the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business held a reception for the Fulbright students and scholars who were going back to their countries after finishing with their programs.

The reception was followed by a presentation offered by by Richard H. Thaler,Ph.D. and Ayelet Fishbach, Ph.D, Professor of Behavioral Science Marketing and Fulbright Senior Scholar.

Also, the first Dee Sarelas Service Award ceremony took place that evening. This distinction was awarded to Marilyn Susman, for her invaluable work and service to the Fulbright community.

Marilyn Susman, winner of the first Dee Sarelas Service Award and Monica Swope, President of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association

Dr. Ayelet Fishbach and Dr. Richard H. Thaler with Monica Swope, President of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association

Norma Fay Green and Sharon Silverman with their diplomas awarded for their service to the Fulbright Chicago Chapter. Next to them, board member Linda Gruber and President Monica Swope.

Fulbright students pose with Megan Spillman, IIE Midwest Regional Center officer and Chicago Chapter President Monica Swope

After the reception, Fulbrighters and guests listen to the presentations by Dr. Richard H. Thaler and Dr. Ayelet Fishbach

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2010 Spring Farewell and Dee Sarelas Service Award Ceremony

Posted on May 6, 2010 by | 1 comment

The Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, The Institute of International Education (IIE), and the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business invite you to attend the Fulbright 2010 Spring Farewell and Dee Sarelas Award Ceremony

Saturday, May 8, 2010

5:00-7:00 pm

at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (6th Floor Executive Dining Room of the Gleacher Center)

450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL

Cocktail Reception 5:00-5::40 p.m. to be followed by

Welcome Remarks by Monica A. Swope, Chapter President

Speaker introduction by Richard H. Thaler, author of Nudge and the Ralph and Dorothy Keller Distinguished Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics

Keynote Speech by Ayelet Fishbach, Ph.D, and Professor of Behavioral Science Marketing and Fulbright Senior Scholar (U.S. to Israel, 2000)

Presentation of the Dee Sarelas Service Award

The cost of the event is $35.

The Institute for International Education invites visiting Fulbrighters to attend without charge.

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A scene of hospitality

Posted on May 6, 2010 by | 1 comment

Everybody happy after having "Coquito" custard for dessert

Among the several groups of Fulbright students who were invited to share a night of hospitality on Friday March 12, there was one that spent several hours with great food and fun at the house of Dr. Ana Gil-García. Students were picked up at the Palmer House, transported via the “L” to Dr. Gil-García’s home where her daughter Ana Bonnie greeted all with a delicious meal. At that moment, Dr. Gil García’s was in Central America, where she had been invited by the State Department to offer presentations on education in several institutions of Guatemala and Belize. She didn’t want to cancel the event since she hosts this special night with students every year.

The guests came from all continents: Rita Tomás (Portugal,) Sanae Nakatani (Japan,) Kristal Pouching (Trinidad & Tobago,) Alberto Cerda (Chile,) Sylvie Schwarzwälder (Germany,) Hatem Manasrah (Palestine,) Fariz Mammadov (Azerbaijan,) Telma Romao (Mozambique,) Franz Hensel (Colombia) and Arturo Díaz Ramos (Spain.)

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Re-Thinking Soup luncheon

Posted on February 23, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Jane Addams

In honor of Women’s History Month the Jane Addams Hull House Museum and the Fulbright Association-Chicago Chapter are hosting a Re-Thinking Soup luncheon and you are invited!

Lisa Yun Lee, Ph.D, director of the museum, will give a talk about Jane Addams and her international work  as a peace activist.  The museum will also be open for tours during that time. There will be food!

March 20, 2010 |  12:00-2:00 p.m.

Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted St. Chicago

$10.00 for Fulbright members and friends of Fulbright
Free for Fulbright students and scholars

To RSVP please contact Fulbright Association-Chicago Chapter President Monica Swope via email: swopemo@yahoo.com

A pay parking lot is available across from the museum.

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International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon

Posted on February 18, 2010 by | 1 comment

Ms. Maryn McKenna

You are cordially invited to attend the Ninth Annual Chicago Celebrates International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker Ms. Maryn McKenna, independent journalist and author who will present: “The International Epidemic of Antibiotic Resistance: Women are the Key to Protection and Prevention”

Also Featuring

Dr. Ana Gil-García

Dr. Ana Gil-García, a tenured University Professor at Northeastern Illinois University, author, esteemed community leader, and advocate for Latino educational leaders who will make a special cultural presentation about women in Venezuela, her native country. Dr.Gil-García has been the president of our chapter and is currently an active member of the board of the Fulbright Association, Chicago Chapter.

Monday, March 8, 2010

The Union League Club of Chicago. 65 West Jackson Boulevard

10:30 a.m. – International Fair

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon

$60 – Luncheon Cost | $75 – Display table at the International Fair (non-profit organizations)~includes one lunch ticket | $100 – Display table at the International Fair (for-profit organizations)~includes one lunch ticket | $650 – Display table at the fair and 10-top luncheon table

R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 1, 2010

Registration is available online at www.chicagowomensday.org, or contact Lexy Sobel, International Visitors Center of Chicago,

312-254-1800 ext. 102 or Lsobel@ivcc.org

The Union League Club of Chicago’s dress code is business casual. No jeans or gym shoes allowed.

This event is presented by the International Trade Club of Chicago, the International Visitors Center of Chicago, the Union League Club of Chicago and the Fulbright Association, Chicago Chapter

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