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IEW 23: Resilience and triumph, a historic overview of Chicago’s architecture

IN CELEBRATION OF 2023 International Education Week, the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association invite you, your friends, family, and colleagues to a presentation of Chicago architectural history. The talk will focus on Chicago’s major historical events, and how those events lead to pioneering innovations in architecture and structural engineering that have influenced the building of modern cities around the world.

The presentation will be led by Dr. John Zukowsky, an art historian with numerous honors and professional positions including that of Curator of Architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago. The lecture will take place at the Hull House Museum which is part of the Art and Architecture College at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC.)

Whether you’re a Chicago native, or visiting from halfway around the world, this will be an excellent opportunity to learn about some of the most fascinating facts about the architecture of our wonderful city and its impact on industrial development, commerce, world-wide architectural innovations, and lives of those who make Chicago their home. 

WHAT Presentation on Chicago’s architecture, Q & A, and networking  
WHEN  Wednesday, November 15, 2023
             4:00pm-5:30pm
 WHERE Hull House Museum Dining Hall 
               800 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607 
COST This educational event is presented to attendees at no cost. 
Refreshments will be served.
RSVP Click on the link RSVP

A year in review 3: Czech our 2022 International Education Week

Fulbright Chicago celebrated International Education Week with an event co-sponsored by the Consulate of the Czech Republic.

FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association along with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, invited the Chapter community for an evening of insightful speakers followed by a reception on the evening of Nov. 9, 2022. We had two honorable guests: The Consul General Mr. Jaroslav Kantůrek, and the Deputy Consul General Mr. Ondřej Pometlo of the Czech Republic both welcoming the Fulbright Chicago community with an opening and closing speech.

Fulbright alumnus Shahin Mammasrzali, Czech Republic Deputy Consul General Ondřej Pometlo, Fulbright Chicago President Dr. Edel Jose, Fulbright Chicago Vice President Teuta Peja, and Czech Republic Vice Consul Monika Bokšová.

Vice-Consul Dr. Monika Bokšová discussed the Czech Presidency in the 2022 Council of the EU: “Europe as a task.” Dr. Déborah Marber discussed “The problem of empathic resistance: How failing to empathize with dissimilar others threatens the EU and what we can do to address it.”

The Consul General was very pleased to co-host the Chicago Chapter in its first joint event. He mentioned the previous history of the prior CG working with past president Mary Mares as well, and happy to continue in the friendship with Dr. Edel Jose and the board. Over 50 guests attended this educational event.

The main speakers at the event were Dr. Déborah Marber and Vice-Consul Dr. Monika Bokšová.

Free reception celebrating 2019 International Education Week!

THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION-Chicago Chapter and WorldChicago invite you, your family, colleagues, and friends to attend our International Education Week Reception.

International Education Week (November 18-22, 2019) was established by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. We celebrate the benefits of international education with over 190 countries worldwide.

This year we are featuring Seth Green, left, founding director of the Baumhart Center, an interdisciplinary center at Loyola University Chicago that equips Chicagoland leaders and students with the business tools to accelerate social impact. Green is also an executive lecturer in the Management Department of Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business, where he teaches courses on nonprofit leadership, social entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility.

DATE Monday, November 18th, 2019
TIME 5:30-8:00 p.m.
LOCATION The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | 325 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

RSVPs are required. Please R.S.V.P. using this FORM.

COST FREE

If you will be using public transportation, you can plan your trip with the CTA Trip Planner: www.transitchicago.com

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

*Please note that photos and video will be taken at the event.

This program has been made possible by support from the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Native American Presentation and Dance Show for International Education Week

The Black Hawk Performance Company

THIS NOVEMBER 17th,  the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association is partnering with WorldChicago to celebrate International Education Week.

What is different? We will do it with a music and a dance show by the Black Hawk Performance Company and a stellar presentation: “NATIVE AMERICAN PERCEPTIONS AND REALITY IN THE U.S.” given by Dr. Dorene Wiese, featured in the Chicago Tribune as a Remarkable Woman.

Dr. Dorene P. Wiese

Dr. Dorene P. Wiese, who is President of the American Indian Association of Illinois will give an overview of traditional American Indian knowledge transmission and the status of American Indian education in the past and today.

The Black Hawk Performance Company seeks to honor the many tribes who have made Illinois their home, for centuries or if only for a little while. Black Hawk is one of the most famous American Indian leaders among the Great Lakes tribes.

 WHAT “NATIVE AMERICAN PERCEPTIONS AND REALITY IN THE U.S.” Presentation and Black Hawk Performance Company Dance Show

WHEN Saturday, November 17, 2012, 3-5 p.m.

WHERE Harris Hall, room 108 (first floor south,) Northwestern University, 1881 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL

All University PARKING is FREE on Saturdays. To go by train take the Red Line to Howard, then the Purple Line to Davis. Walk to the university.

Please R.S.V.P using the online form or email fulbrightchicago@gmail.com by Tuesday November 13, 2012.

If you are a Fulbright alum please include your name and country where you had your Fulbright. The COST of the show and presentation is $15 (please bring cash or check).

If you are an international Fulbright student/scholar please include your name, country of origin and school that you are attending.

It is FREE of charge for international Fulbright students.

Photos Courtesy of Dorene Wiese