CULTURAL EVENTS
Fulbright grantees are encouraged to explore the wide range of cultural events offered to them through programs at IIE’s Regional Centers and associated cultural organizations: IIE/Northeast - New York, New York
IIE/Northeast Annex - Washington, DC
IIE/Midwest - Chicago, Illinois
IIE/Rocky Mountain - Denver, Colorado
IIE/West Coast - San Francisco, California
IIE/Northeast offers free tickets and reduced price tickets for performing arts events, such as concerts, theater, musicals and ballet through the Cultural Events Desk. If you are studying in the greater New York area, you may wish to register with the Cultural Events Desk. To do so, please request the necessary informational package by telephone at (212) 984-5545 during the following hours: - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
If you currently have a Fulbright grant and are planning to visit New York City, please call in advance during the above office hours.
The Greater New York Chapter of the Fulbright Association also organizes regular cultural events. For information and a list of events taking place in the metropolitan New York area please see: The Fulbright Association -- Online Community OneToWorld is the officially designated coordinator of a Fulbright Student enrichment program in the New York City metropolitan area. Metro International's programs and services provide opportunities for Fulbright grantees to meet and interact with American citizens and local residents enriching their experience in New York City and broadening their understanding of culture in the United States. IIE/Northeast Annex organizes social and cultural events with the National Capital Area Chapter of the Fulbright Association. For more information and a list of events taking place in Washington, DC please visit this Website: IIE/Midwest coordinates several enrichment events for Fulbright students in conjunction with the Fulbright Association’s Chicago Chapter and the International Visitors Center of Chicago. Please see the following link for information for events scheduled in the Chicago area: IIE/Rocky Mountain organizes events with the Fulbright Association’s Colorado Chapter. For more information and a list of events taking place in Colorado, please see the following links: http://www.rockymountainiie.org/news_body.asp?id=40http://www.fulbrightalumni.org/olc/pub/FBA/cpages/chapterpage.jsp?chapter=20&org=FBA IIE/West Coast schedules frequent social and cultural events as part of its Bay & Beyond Enrichment Program, providing Fulbright grantees with opportunities to take a break from studies for a group activity. The gatherings are popular with grantees, as they give them a chance to explore a special part of the Bay Area or enjoy a cultural event in the company of fellow Fulbrighters. Most activities are offered at little or no cost to Fulbrighters and family members. Please send an email to wcoast@iie.org for more information on Bay & Beyond events, or view this Website. |
