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Dance, Poetry, Semiotics, Photography and Painting

Posted on July 24, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Dance piece by Kuumba Lynx

Poetry piece by Kuumba Lynx

Celebrating Poetry Month at International House, University of Chicago in Hyde Park, the International Spoken Word & Image event took place on April 9, 2011.

Dr. Stephen Hill from Northwestern University

Among the activities of our program we enjoyed a presentation on Semiotics by board member Dr. Stephen Hill from Northwestern University (Dr. Hill made Semiotics really interesting and engaging!)

It was followed by a special performance (dance and poetry) by Kuumba Lynx, Chicago Public Schools “Louder than a Bomb” Poetry Slam competitors.

Also, two Fulbright students, Chris Campe from Germany and Guillermo R. Gudiño from Mexico, both pursuing their degrees at the Art Institute presented their art work, in painting and photography respectively.

Fulbright students Chris Campe from Germany and Guillermo R. Gudiño from Mexico presented their artistic work to the audience

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April 9: Celebration of words and images!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Join us for a celebration of visual art, spoken word, and music showcasing the talents of our Fulbright Students/Scholars, Alumni, and Chicago Public Schools high school students.
A complimentary sweet and savory afternoon tea will be served.

Guest lecture by Dr. Stephen Hill, Northwestern University

With a special performance by Kuumba Lynx, Chicago Public Schools
“Louder than a Bomb” Poetry Slam Competitors

When Saturday, April 9, 2011

Time 12-2 pm

Where University of Chicago, International House, Assembly Hall
1414 East 59th Street, Chicago

Cost Free for all visiting Fulbright student/scholars and IH guests
Suggested donation: Fulbright Alumni members $10
Non-chapter members $15

RSVP email Elio Leturia at fulbrightchicago@gmail.com by April 4, 2011
This event is co-sponsored by the International House

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International Women’s Day and Fair at the Union League Club of Chicago

Posted on March 18, 2011 by | 1 comment

Dr. Joaquín Villegas, Monica Swope, Maria Petrova, Dr. Ana Gil-García, Kay McSpadden, Don Garner, Julie Oh and Ceyda Aykan

The Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association participated in partnership with World Chicago in the celebration of the International Women’s Day that took place at the Union League Club of Chicago on March 7, 2011.

Board member Dr. Ana Gil-García and Elio Leturia, Fulbright Association, Chicago Chapter president

Our chapter also participated in the fair that started in the morning. During this time, board members had the opportunity to promote Fulbright and our chapter and distribute information about our activities and the Fulbright programs.  The fair was followed by a luncheon where keynote speaker Deborah L. DeHaas, gave a preentation “The Business Case for Diversity: Why Developing Women Leaders is Imperative to the Success of Global Companies” in which she discussed the important role of women in the corporate world and the efforts that are being made to offer them equal of opportunities.

Dr. Erika Cook, Maria Petrova, Monica Swope, Julie Oh, Ceyda Aykan and Kay McSpadden after the luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago

Three current Fulbright students accepted our invitation to participate in the event. Ceyda Aykan, from Turkey, studies painting at the Art Institute of Chicago, Maria Petrova from Russia, who specializes in American Literature at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Julie Oh from Canada, who is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Chicago Celebrates 10th Annual International Women’s Day

Posted on February 5, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Deborah L. DeHaas

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to attend the 10th Annual Chicago Celebrates International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker Deborah L. DeHaas, Vice Chairman and Regional Managing Partner at Deloitte LLP.

With 5,000 professionals, Deloitte is the largest Big Four firm in the region.  In this role, Deb leads the quality, client satisfaction, growth, marketplace, and human resources initiative in the region. Her presentation will be “The Business Case for Diversity: Why Developing Women Leaders is Imperative to the Success of Global Companies”

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Union League Club of Chicago. 65 West Jackson Boulevard

10:30 a.m. – International Fair

12:00 p.m. – Keynote Luncheon

$60 – Luncheon Ticket | $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 | $600 – Display table at the fair and 10-top luncheon table

Registration is available online at www.chicagowomensday.org.

Sponsored by American Association of University Women-Illinois, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Consulate General of Canada in Chicago, Fulbright Association-Chicago Chapter, The Musicians Club of Women, National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago Area, Organization of Women in International Trade-Chicago, Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization, Professional Women’s Club of Chicago, The Union League Club of Chicago Authors Group, Women of the World, Women’s Business Development Center

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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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