Arrival

Orientation Program U.S. Fulbright Scholars and Students for

August 26–29, 2014 Helsinki, Finland

Hakaniemenranta 6 www.fulbright.fi

Tuesday, August 26th Welcome

Location: Haka6 Lobby (Hakaniemenranta 6)

17:30–19:30

Welcome Dinner

Hosted by Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director, Fulbright Center

Wednesday, August 27th Welcome, Information Sessions, U.S. Ambassador’s Reception



Kaisa Library, 7th floor, auditorium (Fabianinkatu 30)

9:00–9:20

Morning Coffee and pulla

9:20–9:30

Introduction to the Fulbright Center Orientation Program

9:30–10:30

U.S. Fulbrighters and the Fulbright Program in Finland

10:30–10:35

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy

10:35–10:50

U.S. Citizen Services





Meet the FC team and other participants

Ms. Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director, Fulbright Center

Mr. Jeffrey Reneau, Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Embassy



• Registering • Passport replacements • Voting • STEP • Other Citizen Services Ms. Denise Taylor, Consul, U.S. Consulate

10:50–11:15

Host Institution and Fulbright Center Services and Responsibilities



Ms. Johanna Lahti, Deputy Director, Fulbright Center

Media and Outreach Activities

Ms. Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director, Fulbright Center

Fulbright Speaker Program

Ms. Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, Fulbright Center



Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen, Program Coordinator, Fulbright Center

Enrichment Activities: Berlin Seminar and EU-NATO Seminar 11:15–11:30

11:30–11:50

Grantee-Alumni Continuum

Ms. Suzanne Louis, Friends of Fulbright Finland (FoFF) Liaison

ARC Activities and Resources, Tour of the Kaisa House and ARC

Ms. Taina Iduozee, Information Resource Center Director, American Resource Center

11:50–12:00

Break, walk to lunch Lasiranta (Hakaniemenranta 6)

12:00–13:00

Lunch at Restaurant Lasiranta

13:00–13:10

Q&A: American Voices & Fulbright Forum

13:10–13:15

Inter-Country Travel Grant Program

13:15–15:00

Break-out Sessions for Fulbright Scholars and Students

Fulbright Center, Plaza, 5th Floor (Hakaniemenranta 6)

Dr. Janne Korkka, Lecturer, Department of English, University of Turku Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen, Program Coordinator, Fulbright Center Ms. Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, Fulbright Center



Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen, Program Coordinator, Fulbright Center



Students: Student Life in Finland

Fulbright Center Office Session Chair: Ms. Karoliina Kokko, Senior Program Manager, Fulbright Center Discussion leaders: Mr. Benjamin Alldritt, Fulbright Student Grantee 2010-2011 Mr. Brandon Boor, Fulbright Student Grantee 2013-2014 Dr. Jennifer Von Reis Saari, Fulbright Student Grantee 2003-2004

Scholars: Higher Education Classroom in Finland - Differences in Teaching and Studying between U.S. and Finland and Navigating the Academic Department

Plaza, 5th Floor Session Chair: Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen, Program Coordinator, Fulbright Center Discussion leaders: Dr. Timo Aarrevaara, Professor, Department of Political and Economic Studies, University of Helsinki Dr. Janne Korkka, Lecturer, Department of English, University of Turku Dr. Elizabeth Peterson, Researcher, University of Helsinki (Fulbright U.S. Student Grantee 2000-2001)





14:30–15:00 Academy of Finland 2014: Research Knows No Boundaries

Dr. Tiina Jokela, Senior Science Advisor, Academy of Finland

15:00–15:15 Break 15:15–15:30

Travel to U.S. Embassy by Group Bus

U.S. Embassy Residence, Itäinen Puistotie 14, Innovation Center gate

16:00–17:30

Reception in honor of the 2014–2015 American Fulbright Grantees hosted by Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck, Honorary Chair of the Fulbright Center Board of Directors

Restaurant Bronda, Eteläesplanadi 20

18:00 Optional: dinner for grantees and alumni arranged by the ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association

Arno Tanner, ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association

Thursday, August 28th Practical Information, Helsinki Sightseeing, Finnish Art and History, Alumni Welcome

Fulbright Center, Plaza, 5th Floor (Hakaniemenranta 6)

9:00–9:05

Coffee and Recap

9:05–9:25

Local Regulations and Practical Advice



Ms. Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director, Fulbright Center



• Residence Permits • Work permits • Registration and ID cards • Notice of Moving • Safety Matters Ms. Karoliina Kokko, Senior Program Manager, Fulbright Center

9:25–9:40

Insurance & Health; Reporting; Travel

9:40–10:00

Banking, Grant Payments; Grantee Responsibilities Regarding Financial Issues

10:00–10:20

What Do I Need to Do With Taxes in Finland?

10:20–10:30

Coffee Break

10:30–11:10

Higher Education in Finland

11:10–13:00

Helsinki City Sightseeing (Bus leaves from in front of Hakaniemenranta 6)



Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen, Program Coordinator, Fulbright Center

Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen, Program Coordinator, Fulbright Center

Mr. Esa Johnsson, Tax Manager, People Services, KPMG



Ms. Eeva Kaunismaa, Senior Adviser, Department for Education and Science Policy, Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture



Sponsored by the City of Helsinki Group photo will be taken, Tour ends at the Ateneum Art Museum Wrap-up of day three on the bus.



Café bar Cubus, Ateneum 3rd floor (Kaivokatu 2)

13:00–14:00

Lunch at Ateneum Ateneum Art Museum, Ateneum-Sali (Kaivokatu 2)

14:00–14:05

Welcome by Acting Museum Director, Timo Huusko

14:05–14:30

Brief History of Finland

14:30–15:00

Finnish Identity in National Romantic Art

15:00–16:00

Visiting the Tove Jansson Exhibition at the Ateneum



Mr. Birger Holm, History Teacher, Haukilahti School Acting Museum Director Timo Huusko, Ateneum

16:00–16:15 Break 16:15–16:50

Walk to event with FC staff escort

Scandic Hotel Paasi

Fulbright Center

Sibelius Upper Secondary School Railway Station

Kaisa Library

Ateneum and Cafe Bar Cubus

American Embassy Residence

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sibelius Upper Secondary School (Liisankatu 13)

17:00–18:30

The ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association Welcome Event for Arriving U.S. Grantees and Incoming Finnish Grantees

Hosts: Benjamin Alldritt, Chair of ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association, and Pirjo Tervonen of Sibelius Upper Secondary School, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Grantee 2007-2008. Welcome by Pirjo Tervonen and Hannu Rantala, Rector, Sibelius Upper Secondary School Performers: Ossi Tanner, piano Ruby Ekblom and Leeni Sajalahti, dance Emily Frost, piano and vocal Sibelius Chamber Choir with Conductor Reijo Aittakumpu of Sibelius Upper Secondary School, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Grantee 1997-1998

Friday, August 29th Finland: Daily Life, Society, Economy, and Language

8:30

Optional: Surviving Everyday Life in Finland

• This is your opportunity to get hands-on experience with Finnish ATM, grocery stores, public transportation, or other aspects of Finnish everyday life with a member of FC staff.

OR: Informal Q & A Session / Individual Issues

• Meet your Program Coordinator at the Fulbright Center to discuss individual matters.

10:15–10:45

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Kanavakatu 3C

Welcome to the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs & Overview of Finnish Foreign Policy

Mr. Jouni Mölsä, Director General of Communications Department for Communication and Culture, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

10:45–11:25

Finnish Economy

11:25–11:45

21st Century Innovations in Finland



11:45–12:45

Petteri Rautaporras, Economist, The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries Veera Heinonen, Director, Communications and Public Affairs, The Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA

Lunch hosted by Mr. Jouni Mölsä, Ministry for Foreign Affairs



“Finnish Nature”, slideshow compiled by Alexandra Kellner shown during lunch

12:45-13:30

Get to the Point: Learning to Communicate in the Finnish Zone

13:30–14:00

Finnish 101: The 30 Minute Crash Course in Finnish

14:00–15:00

Wrap-up Discussion, Evaluation, and Awarding of Fulbright Grant Certificates

15:00

Closing of the Orientation Seminar





Dr. Elizabeth Peterson, Researcher, University of Helsinki (Fulbright Student Grantee 2000-2001) Ms. Johanna Lahti, Deputy Director, Fulbright Center

Ms. Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director, Fulbright Center

American Fulbright Grantees 2014–2015 Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Gillette, Jay Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies Information Sciences Ball State University, IN University of Oulu 5 months, beginning January 2015 Miller, Mark Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies Political Science Clark University, MA University of Helsinki 9 months, beginning August 2014 Ruiz-Torres, Alex Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair Business University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Aalto University, School of Business 4.5 months, beginning August 2014 Fulbright Scholars Alexander, Martha Lee College of William and Mary, VA Literature University of Turku 9 months, starting August 2014 Bostian, AJ Fulbright-University of Tampere Scholar University of Virginia, VA Economics University of Tampere 9 months, starting in August 2014 Bostian, Moriah Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Lewis and Clark College, OR Economics University of Turku 12 months, starting in August 2014 Bräuer, Suzanna Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences Appalachian State University, NC Biology University of Eastern Finland 5 months, starting in January 2015

Cowles, Robert Hobart and William Smith Colleges, NY Music Sibelius Academy 9 months, starting September 2014 Goings, Aaron Saint Martin’s University, WA History University of Jyväskylä 9 months, starting August 2014 Jamali, Mohsin Fulbright-Tampere University of Technology Scholar University of Toledo, OH Engineering Tampere University of Technology 5 months, starting in January 2015 Lee, Luke Fulbright-VTT Grant in Science, Technology and Innovation University of California, Berkeley, CA Biomedical Engineering VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Oulu 6 months, starting in June 2014 Major, David Columbia University, NY Economics University of Helsinki 4 months, starting October 2014 (Flex grant for academic years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016) Michaeli, Shalom Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN Biomedical Engineering University of Eastern Finland 6 months, starting in September 2014 Pullins, Ellen Fulbright-HAAGA-HELIA Scholar University of Toledo, OH Marketing HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences 3 months, starting in February 2015 Self, John Fulbright-HAAGA-HELIA Scholar California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA Business HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences 4 months, starting August 2014

Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Yvonne Allen Horseheads Middle School, Horseheads, NY Music education University of Jyväskylä 3 months, starting February 2015 Tina Chavez High Tech High Schools, San Diego, CA Social Studies University of Jyväskylä 3 months, starting January 2015 Jennifer Chavez-Miller Mountain Mahogany Community School, Albuquerque, NM Secondary Education University of Jyväskylä 3 months, starting January 2015 Audrey Damon-Wynne McFarland High School, McFarland, WI Social Studies University of Jyväskylä 3 months, starting January 2015 Kelly Day Westfield Middle School, Westfield, IN Mathematics University of Helsinki 3 months, starting January 2015 Cheryl R. Dix School District of the City of Erie, PA Science University of Turku 3 months, starting January 2015 Sherri Fisher Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD Visual Arts Aalto University 3 months, starting February 2015 Stacy Kissel Brookline High School, Brookline, MA Science University of Helsinki 3 months, starting January 2015 Melissa Lioz Joseph J. Hurley K-8, Boston, MA Mathematics University of Turku 3 moths, starting February 2015

Ellen O’Donnell Deerfield Community School, Deerfield, NH Science University of Helsinki 3 months, starting January 2015

Donovan, Mitchell Fulbright-CIMO grantee University of Maryland – Baltimore County, MD Environmental Studies University of Turku

Schwartz, Molly University of Maryland, College Park, MD Information Sciences Aalto University and National Library of Finland

US Graduate Students

Lai, Kenneth Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award University of California, Irvine, CA Theology & Religion University of Helsinki

Semler, Elizabeth Fulbright-CIMO grantee University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN History University of Helsinki and the National Institute for Health and Welfare

Barthelemy, Ramon Fulbright-CIMO grantee Western Michigan University, MI Science Education University of Jyväskylä Boehringer, Bradley Fulbright-CIMO grantee Drexel University, PA Medical Sciences Laurea University of Applied Sciences Brooks, Melanie Saint Olaf College, MN Conducting University of the Arts, Sibelius Academy Brown, Michael University of Washington, WA International Relations University of Lapland

Parekh, Krishna Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award College of New Jersey, NJ Ecology University of Turku Salama, Olivia Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award University of Scranton, PA Law University of Turku

Tyger, Taylor Fulbright-CIMO grantee Georgia Institute of Technology, GA Urban Development and Planning Aalto University and University of Helsinki In addition to these grants, Fulbright Center will award approximately 10 grants for short term visits by American specialists.

Thank you! The Fulbright Center wishes to thank the following partners and sponsors for their invaluable support for the 2014 Orientation Seminar: Academy of Finland www.aka.fi ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association www.fulbright.fi/en/alumni Ateneum Art Museum www.ateneum.fi City of Helsinki www.helsinki.fi/eng Embassy of the United States http://finland.usembassy.gov Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA www.sitra.fi/en Federation of Finnish Technology Industries www.teknologiateollisuus.fi/en KPMG www.kpmg.fi Ministry for Foreign Affairs www.formin.fi Ministry of Education and Culture www.minedu.fi/OPM Sibelius Upper Secondary School www.sibel.edu.hel.fi

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