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Fulbright Scholars
Welcome to the Fulbright Students and Scholars event page. Please note: some events are open only to Fulbright Visiting Scholars, while others are open to all visitors on the Fulbright program.
Are you a Fulbright Student or Scholar?
-Fulbright Students: pursuing a Master’s degree or Ph.D.
- Fulbright Scholars: post-degree faculty or professional visitors
January
When: January 21, 2012
What: Snowshoeing at Steven's Pass
Winter sports are extremely popular in our area, and mountain hiking with snowshoes is easy to learn and fun. We will travel to nearby Steven's Pass for a day of snowshoeing on trails.
Who: Fulbright Scholars Only
RSVP: Contact Crystal Smith at Outreach@fiuts.org
February
When: February 11, 2012
What: Pacific Northwest Ballet with Backstage Tour
We will enjoy Alexei Ratmansky's full-length ballet, Don Quixote and have an opportunity to meet with a member of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s artistic staff members for a pre or post ballet discussion.
Who: Fulbright Scholars Only
RSVP: Contact Crystal Smith at Outreach@fiuts.org
When: February 25, 2012
What: Snowshoeing at Steven's Pass
Winter sports are extremely popular in our area, and mountain hiking with snowshoes is easy to learn and fun. We will travel to nearby Steven's Pass for a day of snowshoeing on trails.
Who: Fulbright Scholars Only
RSVP: Contact Crystal Smith at Outreach@fiuts.org
March
When: March 10, 2012
What: Seattle Waterfront Cruise
This tour of Elliot Bay will include a lunch in a private dining room on one of the larger Royal Argosy Cruise line. The one hour cruise with professional narration that gives a fascinating history and interesting facts of places along Elliot Bay and Puget Sound.
Who: All Fulbright Students & Scholars
RSVP: Richard Thornton
rjthornton@comcast.net
(360) 394-3886
When: March 17, 2012
What: Tillicum Village Outing
This unique excursion is an all-inclusive dinner/cruise. The 4-hour event includes a narrated cruise to Blake Island, a salmon dinner buffet, a Native American-inspired dance show, and exploration time on the private island.
Who: Fulbright Scholars Only
RSVP: Contact Crystal Smith at Outreach@fiuts.org
April
When: April 14, 2012
What: Guided Tour of the Bloedel Reserve
The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island is a world-renowned public garden, named as one of the top ten public gardens in the United States by USA Today in 2010. During the tour, thre will be a visit to the Japanese teahouse, and the Bloedel estate, now a visitor’s center and meeting house for the variey of classes, musical events, and lectures that the Bloedel Reserve offers to the public. The tour will be followed by a catered lunch.
Who: All Fulbright Students & Scholars
RSVP: Richard Thornton
rjthornton@comcast.net
(360) 394-3886
When: April 12th - 19th, 2012
What: Take the World to Work
You will be matched with professionals for an opportunity learn more about U.S. business culture in comparable fields and will attend the World to Work networking reception, an annual FIUTS event connecting students and scholars to professionals in our community.
Who: Fulbright Students & Scholars (FIUTS members only)
RSVP: Contact Crystal Smith at Outreach@fiuts.org
May
When: May 5, 2012
What: Mariner’s Game
Fulbright Visiting Scholars and Fulbright alumni will enjoy a game at Seattle’s Safeco Field.
Who: Fulbright Scholars and Fulbright Alumni
RSVP: Contact Crystal Smith at Outreach@fiuts.org
When: May 15, 2012
What: Visit to the Pilchuck Glass School
Pilchuck Glass School has been the leader of the Art Glass Movement in the Northwest since 1971. Pilchuck is pleased to offer the Fulbright Alumni Association a rare insider’s look at this renowned campus. During Spring Tours, invited guest can view the fascinating process of glass making, talk with working artists, and see the studios on a docent-led tour. During a luncheon in the lodge, Fulbrighters will hear about the history and future of the school.
Who: All Fulbright Students & Scholars
RSVP: Richard Thornton
rjthornton@comcast.net
(360) 394-3886
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