The seminar will take place on a Friday and Saturday, with the program starting with lunch noonish on Friday October 10 (estimated 11:45) and lasting until afternoon on Saturday October 11 (estimated by 15:00 or until 16:30 if joining the optional program).
The program will end at the latest in order for you to catch a 15:30 train/bus on Saturday, if you do not join the optional museum visit and tour organized by the ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association.
Please note that the program includes some walking and there are cobblestone streets in Turku.
On this page:
- Program structure
- Family participation
- Itinerary (available later)
Program Structure
Friday, October 10 (all times are estimates)
by 11:00 Arrivals in Turku
11:45 Lunch (optional, covered by the organizers)
12:45-13:45 Mid-term briefing for grantees (mandatory part of the event)
14:00-17:30 American Voices Presentations (includes break with snacks)
18:00 Dinner at Svarte Rudolf (covered by the organizers)
Saturday, October 11 (all times are estimates)
9:00-10:00 Debrief discussions for scholars and students (mandatory part of the event)
10:15-12:45 American Voices Presentations
13:30 Lunch at Restaurant Assarin Ullakko (optional, covered by the organizers)
14:30-16:30 Visit and guided tour at a museum (museum TBC) with the ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association (optional, entrance by Museum Card or at your own cost. The tour is covered by the organizers.)
15:30-16:30 Departures
Family Participation
This a family-friendly event, so if you have spouse and/or children with you, they are warmly welcome to come to join us for the seminar days. However, the family members’ travel to and from Turku must be covered by the grantee. Please let us know if your family members are joining so that we can plan for meals and accommodation. Children are welcome to attend the seminar, however, please note that the program can be tiring for small children. Unfortunately, we are not able to arrange child care during the event.
We will not be able to get money back if we reserve meals and accommodation for family members who do not show up. After filling in the registration form, you can choose to receive a copy of your answer via email and they are accessible for 90 days (you will be redirected to www.fulbright.fi frontpage after you have submitted your answers).
We will be adding the itinerary on this page closer to the orientation, and it also includes joining family members' information. and it also includes joining family members' information.
However, if you and/or your family members are sick, please prioritize your health by staying home and resting. Let Maija and Heidi know, if you or your family members are unable to attend for health reasons.
Questions?
Maija Kettunen
Communications Manager
+358 44 5535 277
