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Welcome Fulbrighters!

Close to 50 Fulbright students from different countries of the world were welcome by past Fulbright recipients and members of the board of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association on Saturday October 23, 2010 at the International House of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park.

Besides food, beverages and animated conversation, we all had the chance to enjoy the presentation of storyteller Beth Horner, who entertained the audience with interesting stories and tales from Chicago and other parts of the world. Halloween was a good reason for her to share with us some spooky, and in some cases, hilarious stories.

We all left with a great community-building experience and a bag of Halloween treats! (Photos courtesy of Margo McFarland, Past President)

Storyteller Beth Horner sharing her stories, some of them passed on to her by her grandmother

A group of current Fulbright students shared a nice afternoon at the International House of the University of Chicago

Fulbright Association Chicago Chapter President Monica Swope and storyteller Beth Horner after the performance

Fulbright Association Chicago Chapter board member Lisa Vázquez attended the Welcome Event with her baby!

Dr. Ana Gil-García named among the 100 Most Influential Latinos in the United States

Dr. Ana Gil-García

Past President of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association Dr. Ana Gil-García was named among the top 100 most influential Latinos in the United States by  Hispanic Business magazine in its October edition.

“This a recognition to my work and effort to serve the community and to preserve the Hispanic values,” Dr. Gil-García said when she learned she had been selected among the top 100 influentials.

Ana Gil-García was president of our chapter for two years in a row, from 2005 to 2007. Ana is a professor at the Department  of Educational Leadership and Development, Northeastern Illinois University. A native to Margarita Island, Venezuela, she is a three-time Fulbright scholar and has an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She has additional expertise in the areas of psychometrics and global teaching and learning strategies across content areas. She is the author of 17 journal articles and a presenter both nationally and internationally.

Currently, Dr. Gil García is teaching in Yerevan, Armenia.

Congratulations for her latest accomplishment!

Fall Welcome for everybody and you are invited!

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