VCU Fulbright Gateway Orientation 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.

We're thrilled to host such a talented group!

(Feel free to tag yourselves!)

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

Speed dating at Fulbright Gateway Orientation!

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 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

Arrival Information – VCU Global Education Office 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/fulbrightgateway/arrival-registration.html

Fulbright Gateway – VCU Global Education Office 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.

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

Get the full details on all the great activities and scheduled speakers for the 2012 Fulbright Gateway Orientation.

http://global.vcu.edu/fulbrightgateway/orientation.html

Fulbright Gateway Orientation Agenda– VCU Global Education Office

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, Richmond, VA 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 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

--Richmond: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary 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...