Students and faculty of the University of Turku and other American Voices seminar participants enjoying a presentations by a signing Fulbright scholar

Program for the 2025 American Voices Seminar

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The seminar will take place on a Friday and Saturday, with the program starting with lunch noonish on Friday October 11 (estimated 11:45) and lasting until afternoon on Saturday October 12 (estimated by 15:00).

The program will end at the latest in order for you to catch a 15:30 train/bus on Saturday.

Please note that the program includes some walking and there are cobblestone streets in Turku. 

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Program Structure 

Friday, October 11 (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 12 (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

13:15 Lunch at Kellariravintola (optional, covered by the organizers)

15:30 Departures

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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. We recommend writing down which meals your family members will be joining. We will be adding the itinerary to this page closer to the seminar, 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.