By Mary Mares-Awe
FULBRIGHT CHICAGO CELEBRATED this year’s winter event at the PianoForte performance hall in downtown Chicago.
More than 60 Fulbright alumni, visiting scholars, and Friends of Fulbright gathered to enjoy each other’s company and exchange Fulbright stories. The Chicago Chapter was honored by the presence of consular visitors, including Mr. Jonathan Gamboa, Vice Consul of the Consulate of Colombia in Chicago, and Ms. Lina Acolyte from the Lithuanian Consulate.
A student jazz trio from Roosevelt University—featuring Reid Gowan on bass, Abraham Martinez on saxophone, and Octavio Serrano on piano—provided a delightful musical backdrop. Their performance, primarily focused on traditional jazz, created a warm and inviting atmosphere for the evening. Guests also enjoyed delicious Greek cuisine from a nearby Greektown restaurant.
During the evening, Chapter President Adam Fuss announced that the Dee Sarelas Award ceremony will be held at the Spring event, scheduled for April 28.
Board members in attendance included María Salazar, Mary Mares-Awe, Kate Vergara, Ana Gil-García, Marilyn Susman, and Tamara Kozyckyj, along with officers Eleftheria Lialios, Carlos A. Rivas Jr., and Chapter President Adam Fuss.
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