VCU Fulbright Gateway Orientation 2012

VCU Fulbright Gateway Orientation 2012 Virginia Commonwealth University welcomes all Fulbright Orientation attendees to Richmond, Virginia August 28-30, 2012. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey!

The Global Education Office at Virginia Commonwealth University is excited that you will be joining us this August for the Fulbright Gateway Orientation. One of the nation’s top research universities, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) enrolls more than 32,000 students on two Richmond campuses – the Monroe Park Campus and MCV Campus. Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is a culturally diverse c

ity featuring historic neighborhoods, abundant parks and the scenic James River. The city consistently ranks among the “Best Places to Live and Work in America” in several national publications. Studying and living in a foreign country is both an exciting and a challenging experience. We want your stay in Richmond to be as productive and enjoyable as possible, and the Global Education Office staff is here to help you in any way we can. We are looking forward to meeting you as you begin what we are sure will be a memorable experience in the United States. The Global Education Office has planned an exciting series of educational and social events during your time in Richmond. All of the activities are designed to help you better understand your role and responsibilities as a Fulbrighter and to develop skills for successful academic and professional lives in the United States. We are very excited about your stay here in Richmond and look forward to meeting and working with you in August! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.

08/31/2012

We hope your travels today went well. Feel free to continue to use this page to communicate with one another during the upcoming year.

VCU President Rao greets visiting Fulbright scholars at Fulbright Gateway Orientation.
08/30/2012

VCU President Rao greets visiting Fulbright scholars at Fulbright Gateway Orientation.

We're thrilled to host such a talented group!(Feel free to tag yourselves!)
08/29/2012

We're thrilled to host such a talented group!

(Feel free to tag yourselves!)

08/29/2012

What have you all enjoyed most about Richmond so far? I hope you're having fun!

Speed dating at Fulbright Gateway Orientation!
08/28/2012

Speed dating at Fulbright Gateway Orientation!

08/21/2012

PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. Email Amanda Velez at [email protected] soon so that we can make sure to offer accommodations.

The VCU Global Education Office airport shuttle will be available to transport students from the Richmond International ...
08/20/2012

The VCU Global Education Office airport shuttle will be available to transport students from the Richmond International Airport to the DoubleTree Hotel on Monday, August 27th at the following times: 10:30am, 12:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm and 6:45pm.

For full arrival details:
http://www.global.vcu.edu/fulbrightgateway/arrival.html

Please plan to fly to the Richmond International Airport, which is located approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) from VCU, only about a 15 to 20 minute car ride.

While you're busy preparing for a great week at VCU, please do not forget to register for arrival. http://global.vcu.edu...
08/16/2012

While you're busy preparing for a great week at VCU, please do not forget to register for arrival.

http://global.vcu.edu/fulbrightgateway/arrival-registration.html

All Fulbright Gateway attendees are encouraged to schedule flights to arrive at the Richmond International Airport which is located approximately 7.5 miles from VCU. If other travel arrangements have been made please explain.

07/25/2012

The London Olympics start this week! What events are you going to be watching? Which teams are you rooting for?

During your stay we will take some time to explore the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which hosts many spectacular art co...
07/17/2012

During your stay we will take some time to explore the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which hosts many spectacular art collections and pieces from around the world!

http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N. Boulevard Richmond, Virginia, 23220 (804) 340-1400

While at VCU, Fulbright Fellows will visit the Tredegar Iron Works museum. Tredegar Iron Works overlooks the James River...
07/16/2012

While at VCU, Fulbright Fellows will visit the Tredegar Iron Works museum. Tredegar Iron Works overlooks the James River and played an important part in the American Civil War by providing iron to the confederate army.

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/richmond/Tredegar.html

Named for the famous iron works at Tredegar, Wales, Tredegar Iron Works opened in 1837 and stood as Richmond's foremost business concern for more than a century. The city’s location next to a waterpower source, its proximity to working coalfields, and the development of the railroad industry in...

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