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

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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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Let’s show our hospitality!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by | Leave a comment

The Palmer House Hilton Hotel

As part of the Chicago Fulbright Enrichment Seminar on March 11-14, 2010 the home hospitality evening will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010.  The home hospitality evening is consistently rated by the Fulbrighters as a highlight of the seminar, and we rely on the generous support of hosts to make it happen.

We invite you to open your home to two or more Fulbrighters for dinner and a short visit on March 12.  As an alternative, you may host Fulbrighters at a local restaurant. You have preferences for hosting Fulbrighters of particular cultural backgrounds or fields of study. Your flexibility and generosity are greatly appreciated.

We have a good number of Muslim students from around the world (Africa, Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia) who may require a Halal dinner. In general, a vegetarian meal or a meal with fish is considered Halal.

The seminar will be held at the Palmer House Hilton hotel, 17 East Monroe Street in Chicago. We ask that you provide transportation for your guests unless you are easily accessible via public transportation. If you are accessible via CTA trains and/or buses, we will work with you to determine the best route from the hotel. If you are not accessible via CTA, we highly encourage you to pick up your guests at the hotel or provide transportation between your home and the CTA station nearest to your home.

If anyone is interested, please contact Joanne Forster at jforster@iie.org or 312-346-0026, ext. 205.

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Re-Thinking Soup luncheon

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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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XVI Congress of the World Association of Science Education, Mexico

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The World Association of education Science (AMSE) is inviting professionals in Education, Researchers, Academics, Directors, Technical teams and educational authorities in general, to attend the XVI Congress of the World Association of Science Education “Cultural identities in the context of globalization: The emergence of new players in education” focused on the analysis and reflection on educational issues that will take place in Monterrey, Mexico, May 31st to June 4th, 2010. It will generate innovative proposals in the framework of cultural identity and globalization.

Topics

  • Education, identity and globalization
  • Globalization and its impact on educational systems
  • Education, equity and globalization
  • Cultural identity, subjectivity and education
  • New players in educational processes
  • The globalization of knowledge

The submission of the proposals in any of the three forms of participation (English, Spanish, French), is open until February 28, 2010.

For more information please visit http://amce-monterrey2010.org/amce/ or e-mail amcemonterrey2010@ece.edu.mx

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XXXII German-American Young Leaders Conference

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Atlantik-Brücke, Germany’s premiere private, nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening transatlantic relations, is seeking candidates to participate in the XXXII German-American Young Leaders Conference, which will be held in Hamburg, Germany, from August 22 to 27, 2009.

Since 1972 the German-American Young Leaders Conference series has brought together a select group of talented young Germans and Americans for five days of lectures, discussions, role-playing workshops, socializing and network building. There is a long list of alumni of this highly acclaimed program who today occupy key positions in the public and private sectors of both countries. Alumni chapters in major German and American cities meet frequently to discuss current topics that affect the transatlantic partnership, thereby perpetuating the impact of the annual conferences.

Hosted by | Atlantik-Brücke e.V., Berlin, Germany

Participants | 25 Germans and 25 Americans with career backgrounds in business, politics and government, media, academia, and culture.

Application requirements

  • Interest in economic, political, and societal issues.
  • Record of career achievement and potential for assuming leadership positions.
  • Excellent knowledge of English language.

Purpose

  • To give highly qualified German and American young professionals the chance to discuss problems and issues affecting the United States and Germany/Europe.
  • To strengthen bilateral professional and personal contacts among young Germans and Americans.

Discussion topics |  Foreign policy, security policy, economic policy, international economic relations, domestic policy.

For more information, please visit www.atlantik-bruecke.org

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Photos of the Feb. 3 IVNC/Fulbright event

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To see photos of the Fulbright co-sponsored event with the International Volunteer Network of Chicago (IVNC) that took place on Wednesday February 3rd at the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley hall, please click here

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IVNC Kickoff Event, Feb. 3

Posted on January 23, 2010 by | Leave a comment

You are cordially invited to attend a Fulbright co-sponsored event with the International Volunteer Network of Chicago (IVNC) on Wednesday, February 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago

This event will highlight volunteer opportunities as they relate to literacy, both in Chicago and abroad.

Featured charities include Open Books and UNICEF.

For more information on these organizations’ literacy projects, please visit http://www.ivnc.org/featurednonprofits.php

In keeping with our focus on literacy, we also ask you to bring any new or used books for a Book Exchange. At the book exchange you can take home books that others have brought and the books that are left over will be donated to local literacy organizations.

We Look Forward to Seeing You at This Event!

Monica Swope

President, Chicago Chapter, Fulbright Association

(773)852-1882  swopemo@yahoo.com

Tickets for the kickoff event are now available at http://ivnc.org/shop

The cost to attend is $35.00 in advance and $45.00 at the door (cost includes entrance to the event as well as food and drink provided by Cork Catering).

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