The seminar will take place on from Thursday to Saturday, with the program starting with optional activities at 13:30 on Thursday, October 8, and lasting until afternoon on Saturday October 10 (estimated by 15:00 or until 16:30 if joining the optional program).
We start the official part of the program by a mid-term briefing on Friday, October 9 at 10:30-11:45.
The mandatory 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.
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Program Structure
Thursday, October 8 (all times are estimates)
Arrivals in Turku before or after the optional events
13:30-16:00 Optional visit and tour to the Maritime Museum in Turku - sponsored by Foundation alum Ed Sivak
Please note that space is limited to 25 and registration is on a first come first serve basis. We will let you know once the slots are full.
Starting from 16:00 - Check-in at the hotel
17:00-19:00 No-host get-together at Ravintola Koulu (the Foundation will cover some tapas-style snacks)
Friday, October 9 (all times are estimates)
Arrivals in Turku by 9:30 if you haven't arrived on Thursday
10:30-11:45 Mid-term briefing for grantees (mandatory part of the event)
12:00-13:00 Lunch at Restaurant Kårkafe (covered by the organizers)
14:00-17:30 American Voices Presentations (includes break with snacks)
18:00 Dinner at Restaurant Gunnar (covered by the organizers)
Saturday, October 10 (all times are estimates)
9:00-10:00 Debrief discussions for scholars and students (mandatory part of the event)
10:15-13:00 American Voices Presentations (includes break with snacks)
13:15 Lunch at Restaurant Kårkafe (optional, covered by the organizers)
14:15-16:30 Optional Program by ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association
14:15-15:00 Walking tour with stories and information about the City of Turku by ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association (from the restaurant to the museum)
15:00-16:00 Visit and guided tour at Museum of Archaeology and Contemporary Art Aboa Vetus - Ars Nova
- entrance by Museum Card or at your own cost. The guided tour is covered by the organizers.
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
