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Eighth Fulbright Research Speaker Series: Teaching and learning with technology at higher education institutions in Georgia
FOR OUR AUGUST Fulbright Speaker Series, we have a presentation by Dr. Izabella Petriashvili Associate Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in the Republic of Georgia.
TOPIC “Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian Higher Education Institutions.”
WHEN August 10, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 pm.
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Technology-enhanced online teaching and learning became a pressing issue due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The European Union funded DITECH, a national project part of Erasmus+ Capacity Building Programs in Higher Education (2021-2024). The project seeks to empower academic staff at Georgian HEIs on the innovative educational technology adoption in curriculum reform and course design and to improve their digital competencies and skills through groundbreaking education programs and training that use diverse delivery methods, including online/blended teaching and learning.
This event is organized by the Office of Academic Effectiveness at St. Augustine College and counts with the support of WorldChicago and the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association.
Seventh Fulbright Research Speaker Series: Writing Music in 19th Century Colonial Calcutta
FOR OUR JULY Fulbright Speaker Series, we have a presentation by Pramantha M. Tagore from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay & Monash University Melbourne Program, who is currently researching at University of Chicago.
TOPIC “Writing Music in 19th Century Colonial Calcutta: Discourse, Interculturality, and Counter-Narratives”
WHEN July 13, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 pm.
MODERATOR Dr. Reyes Gonzáles, President of St. Augustine College
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In 19th century Bengal, writers used European concepts such as “enlightenment,” “evolution,” and “social progress” as key concerns informing musical and cultural discourse.
Such entanglements with sociological and political concerns in the music field helped to articulate counter-narratives within an increasingly competitive domain of musical production.
Building upon scholarship on nationalist, anti-colonial, and elite music-making in colonial Calcutta, University of Chicago Fulbright Visiting Scholar Pramantha M. Tagore, argues that intellectual transactions in music informed the framing of two distinct registers for historicization: a dominant upper-class discursive framework emphasizing the superiority of Sanskrit theoretical doctrine, and, a popular counter dialog celebrating evolution, interculturality and social progress.
This event is organized by the Office of Academic Effectiveness at St. Augustine College and counts with the support of WorldChicago and the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association.
Food resources in Chicago
IN TIMES OF NEED, there is always somewhere to turn. With a record number of people filing for unemployment and rent due, many people are struggling to pay their bills and buy groceries. Here are some ways to stock up if your kitchen is bare and you’re not sure what to do.
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Students, if you are experiencing food insecurity, please look for a pop-up pantry at your university.
Food Security Resources at University of Chicago
Pop-Up Pantry | Wellness Center | University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Food Pantry at DePaul University
FOR EVERYBODY, INCLUDING CPS STUDENTS
Greater Chicago Food Depository. It’s Chicago’s food bank that provides food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. They have a map application. Enter an address, intersection, or ZIP code to find a food pantry, soup kitchen, mobile food distribution or shelter in Cook County. For the most precise results, use the full address. Use the filters to select specific kinds of programs. To access the map and locations, click HERE.
Chicago Public Schools. Since the temporary closure of the schools due to COVID-19, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has provided millions of grab-and-go meals to families. They are committed to providing meals during spring break and until CPS schools reopen. To find a CPS Go-and-Grab Meal Site click HERE.
Feeding America. The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals each year through 200 food pantries and meal programs throughout the United States. To find a food pantry close to your home, click HERE.
StreetLight Chicago. This organization provides up-to-date information on Chicago-based food, housing, and health resources for young adults between the ages of 16 and 24. To connect with an interactive map with food resources click HERE.
SHOPPING HOURS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATION
Whether you shop at Aldi, Jewel, Mariano’s or Trader Joe’s, they have established shopping hours for senior citizens and other vulnerable populations. To find out about each individual store special schedule, click HERE.
Get help by phone from Greater Chicago Food Depository staff with determining eligibility and applying for Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
In Chicago, public transit remains an essential service. To get information from the CTA about public transportation scheduling, frequency and alerts, click HERE.
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Tagged Chicago, Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, Coronavirus, COVID-19, CPS, CTA, DePaul University, Elio Leturia, Food pantry, Fulbright, Fulbright alumni, fulbright association, Fulbright scholars, Fulbright students, University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago
Czech this series: You are invited!
By Mary Mares-Awe—THE BOARD OF THE CHICAGO Chapter of the Fulbright Association would like to invite you to a special event at the University of Chicago hosted by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
The event is the inauguration of the Czech Series, and annual event celebrating the University of Chicago’s historical contribution to Czech Statehood and nation-building efforts in the last century. The first president of Czechoslovakia was a professor at the University of Chicago, and he based his country’s constitution on the constitution of the United States.
The Chicago Chapter is honored to have been asked to partner with the Consulate and the prestigious University of Chicago in this event,
WHEN Friday, September 23, 2016, 6 p.m.
WHERE The University of Chicago, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
RSVP to fulbrightchicago@gmail.com by Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The evening will include of an address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Mr. Lubomir Zaoralek, a musical performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Ivan Kral, and a beverage and appetizer reception following the festivities.
When you arrive, look for the Fulbright table, which will be located in the entry hall.
This will be the Chicago Chapter’s first event of the 2016-2017 academic year, leading up to our Fall Welcome in October.
We look forward to seeing you!
Contribution of immigrant women to US economy, main topic of the 14th Intl Women’s Day Celebration
Front row: Elina Ruka from Latvia, MFA in Photography, Columbia College, Claudia Figueroa from Chile, MPP, University of Chicago, Onontsatsal Gantsog from Mongolia, Loyola University Chicago, Katerina Psimogiannou from Greece, Anthropology at UIC, Josep Mª Nadal Fdez from Spain, DePaul University and Shafia Imtiaz from Pakistan, MPP, University of Chicago. Standing:Mary Mares-Awe, Fulbright Chicago Chapter Board President, Board Members Marilyn Susman and Meredith McNeil, and PhD Public Health candidate Kate Vergara from Peru.
By Meredith McNeil—MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO Chapter of the Fulbright Association and visiting Fulbright students attended the 14th Annual Chicago celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday, March 9th. The event took place at the stately Union League Club of Chicago.
The event was hosted by WorldChicago, the Union League Club of Chicago, and the International Trade Club of Chicago. The Fulbright Association Chicago Chapter not only was a partner organization for the event, but, eleven current and former Fulbrighters and friends of Fulbright attended the luncheon.
The message of the day pertained to immigrant women and their contributions not only to the U.S. economy in terms of labor and entrepreneurship, but also to women’s role in academia in this country. Both Carole Segal, co-founder of Crate & Barrel, and Michele Wucker, Vice President of Studies at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, highlighted in their presentations the value of immigrants’ contribution to the U.S. at universities and in long term academic, and skilled careers.
Chicago Chapter President Mary Mares-Awe with members of the Canadian delegation Scott McCook, Coleen Duke and Paula Cabrera
Ms. Wucker stressed the importance of correcting immigrant stereotypes in this country by changing the focus to those who come for education and their children’s educations rather than negative representations. Ms. Segal lamented the brain drain that occurs in this country when student visas expire and how increasing the number of work visas would bolster the U.S. economy. It was refreshing to hear women of civic engagement discuss the importance of international intellectual talent that the U.S. gains from immigrants to this country.
Other topics included immigrant women’s lack of legal options, immigration as a political card, and the effect the politicization of immigration has on women. According to one of the featured speakers, women currently outnumber men in the “foreign born” category in current U.S. immigration statistics. This directly relates to the role all women play in strengthening families.
Chicago Chapter Board Member Meredith McNeil at the Fulbright table during the fair prior to the luncheon
The International Women’s Day Luncheon also featured a fair of exhibitors involved in international pursuits and women’s issues, including Fulbright Chicago, the Canadian Consulate, the YMCA, and the Consulate of Sweden, among others. The fair provided a great opportunity for the Fulbright Chicago representatives to engage with other attendees and discuss potential future partnerships.
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Tagged Chicago, Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, Columbia College Chicago, Fulbright, Fulbright alumni, fulbright association, Fulbright scholars, Fulbright students, International Women's day, Loyola University Chicago, Mary Mares-Awe, Meredith McNeil, University of Chicago, World Chicago
Consul General of Japan offers reception to Fulbrighters
President Ron Harvey welcoming the attendees. At the table, Hon. Masaharu Yoshida and Dr. Bruce Douglas.
By Elio Leturia—IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN the bonds of the Chicago Fulbright community and thank the Fulbrighters who made their Fulbright in Japan, on June 11, 2014 the Consul General of Japan, Hon. Masaharu Yoshida and his wife Mrs. Miho Yoshida hosted a reception at their beautiful home in Evanston.
Dr. Bruce Douglas and Mrs. Miho Yoshida
Besides the Fulbrighters who did work in Japan, members of the board of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association participated in the event.
“I want to offer this dinner to thank the Fulbright Association,” Consul General Yoshida said while also acknowledging Dr. Bruce Douglas, who was a Fulbrighter to Japan in two successive Fulbright professorships, in 1959-1960 (Okayama) and 1960-1961 (Tokyo.)
Jessica Smith from U of Chicago Graduate Student Affairs office and Dr. Patti Powell, chapter board member and Director of Master’s Degree Programs in Special Education at Trinity Christian College, enjoying the delicious meal.
Among other participants to the reception were representatives of University of Chicago and North Dakota State University. Fulbrighters from other states such as Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa were also in attendance.
Dr. Evie M. Myers from North Dakota State University and Dr. Mary Ellen Schmider, National Fulbright Association Board Member
The event started with a reception and moved to a sit-down dinner. After the Consul General welcome and speeches from Dr. Douglas and Dr. Ron Harvey, President of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, the Consul opened the floor for an informal discussion in which attendees commented about their experiences, ways to encourage more scholars/students to apply for Fulbright and how we can better promote international understanding.
Dr. Marilyn Susman (center) board member of the Chicago Chapter, at the dessert table
Dinner consisted of an exquisite buffet of Japanese delicacies.
The Chicago Chapter wants to sincerely thank the Consul General and his wife, and also the Vice Consul, Ms. Ayako Yamada, who organized this beautiful event.
Consul General of Japan Masaharu Yoshida talking to Consul Koji Kaneko. In the back, Brooke Noonan, Director of Graduate Student Affairs at University of Chicago
Institute of International Education Midwest director Megan Spillman and Jenni Schneiderman, director of membership of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association
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Tagged Chicago, Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, Consul of Japan, Elio Leturia, Events, Fulbright, Fulbright alumni, fulbright association, Fulbright scholars, Fulbright students, IIE, Institute of International Education, Jenni Schneiderman, Mary Ellen Schmider, Masaharu Yoshida, Patti Powell, Ron Harvey, University of Chicago
J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board met in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcoming the audience to the MOOCs panel discussion
“WELCOME TO THE MOST AMERICAN of the American cities,” said Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel at the MOOCs panel discussion event that took place at the University of Chicago Hyde Park campus on Monday May 7, 2013.
The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) is the organism that oversees all the Fulbright programs in the world, and meets four times a year. For the first time, this board met in Chicago, May 6-8.
In order to reach out to the Fulbright community, the Department of State worked closely with the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association to organize a series of activities while the Fulbright Board was in town. Several events took place at the Quadrangle Club of the University of Chicago.
Students, alumni and guests at the information fair prior to the panel discussion
The first event was an information fair that showcased exchange and career opportunities with the United States Department of State. Representatives from programs like the Fulbright-Hays Scholarship, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, Institute of International Education and U.S. State Department Diplomat in Residence, among others, were present at the fair.
Left to right, panelists Shai Reshief, Katie Day Good, Henry Bienen, Clay Pell and moderator Laura S. Trombley
The second event was a panel discussion, “Fulbright 2.0—E-Learning, MOOCs, OERs, and the Future: What does New Technology Mean for Global Education,” that took place right after the fair. “We are here to see how technology is changing world education,” Tom Healy, President of the Fulbright Foreign Board said when addressing a packed room of participants.
Participants packed the room at the panel discussion
The objective of the panel was to explore and discuss the evolving role of e-learning technologies around the world and the potential applications within the Fulbright Program. Among the panelists there were Clay Pell from the U.S. Department of Education, Henry Bienen, President Emeritus of Northwestern University, Katie Day Good, Fulbright alumna-MTVU to Mexico, and Shai Reshief, President of the University of the People. The panel was moderated by Laura S. Trombley, President of Pitzer College and member of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Tom Healy, President of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board at the reception after the panel discussion.
Right after the panel discussion, a reception celebrating the “extraordinary history of the Fulbright Program in Chicago” was offered.
“I’m an octogenarian,” joked Hanna Holborn Gray, special guest and President Emeritus of the University of Chicago
The special guest at the reception was Hanna Holborn Gray, President Emeritus of the University of Chicago and a 1950-51 Fulbright Scholar to the UK.
Sharon K. Hahs, President of Northeastern Illinois University, and Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association board member Ana Gil-García, talk to a guest
On Tuesday May 7, the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board visited Northeastern Illinois University, invited by its President Sharon K. Hahs, and Ana Gil-García, board member of the Chicago chapter of the Fulbright Association and professor at the same university.
Executive DIrector of the Fulbright Association Stephen Reilly and his wife talk with Betty Castor, member of the FFSB
During the FFSB board visit to Chicago, Stephen Reilly, Executive Director of the Fulbright Association in D.C. had the opportunity to meet with all the board members and discuss his vision on how to move the national Fulbright Association forward by creating new programming and increasing membership.
Erik Blome, Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association board member asks a question during the Q/A portion of the panel discussion
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Tagged Ana Gil-García, Betty Castor, Chicago, Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association, Events, Fulbright, fulbright association, Fulbright scholars, Fulbright students, Hanna Holborn Gray, Institute of International Education, Northeastern Illinois University, Rahm Emanuel, Sharon K. Hahs, Tom Healy, University of Chicago
Dance, Poetry, Semiotics, Photography and Painting
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
April 9: Celebration of words and images!
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
FULBRIGHT CHICAGO 