Guide for Lecturers and Guests
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GUIDE FOR LECTURERS AND GUESTS
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Cátedra Fulbright Uninorte
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GUIDE FOR LECTURERS AND GUESTS
INDEX
1. About Cátedra Fulbright-Uninorte
2. Prepare your Presentation
3. Audio Visual Aids
4. Agenda
5. Transportation from/to The Airport
6. Transportation from/to the Hotel
7. Hotel
8. Medical care
9. Useful Information
10. Contact Information
CATEDRA FULBRIGHT-UNINORTE
Devised as a space to strengthen new connections and to foster the spirit of globalization, Fulbright- Uninorte Conference fulfills its objective of bringing students, professors and the general public closer to North American culture in all its expressions.
For fourteen years, the results have been impressive; Fulbright Uninorte Conference has permeated the culture of our university and has allowed Universidad del Norte to achieve its primary vocation: universality, promoting exchanges, mobility and cooperation on the path towards excellence.
PREPARE YOUR PRESENTATION
You may plan your presentation taking into account the suggested structure detailed in the chart below. However, we suggest you to get in contact with your panel leader to discuss this structure and receive further information.
Time Responsible
Introduction (presentation of panel members
profile and context) 5 Minutes Moderator
Presentations 20 Minutes per
presentation Panelists
Questions and Answers 15 Minutes Moderator and panelists
Final Conclusions and Comments 5 Minutes Moderator
AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES
• Each room is equipped with a PC with internet access, microphone, screen and video beam, television set and videoconferencing Equipment.
• If you have any other audio visual requirement for your presentation, please notify us using the Speaker Registration Form we have sent to you, or emaling your request to [email protected]
AGENDA
As soon as you arrive to Barranquilla, you will receive a complete agenda with a detailed schedule of the activities we have planned for you during your stay with us.
We would like to make your time as productive and enjoyable as possible during your visit. For this purpose, this agenda will include your academic and social activities for your entire visit.
TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO THE AIRPORT
The B-White company, has been selected as the transportation provider for the participants in Cátedra Fulbright Uninorte 2014.
A properly identified member of this company will be waiting for you at the time of your arrival to Barranquilla at the International Airport Ernesto Cortizzos. We will provide you with the transfers information (driver’s name and contact number).
Please let as know in case of any of the follow situations:
Delay in your travel itinerary due flights, airports, and / or last minute changes
and / or delay in connections, customs processes, etc.
If you arrive to Barranquilla and transportation is not available, you should
initially contact us (see telephone directory at the end of these instructions) before
proceeding. Airport Ernesto Cortizzos has a certified Taxi station, in which you can
ask for transportation to the hotel, after notifying Cátedra Fulbright team. The
transfer costs will not exceed $ 15 USD.
TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO THE HOTEL
Every day at the front desk, a
member of our staff, identified with
Cátedra Fulbright – Uninorte tags,
will be assisting you to take your
transportation in accordance with
your particular agenda.
A daily route has been established
between the hotel and Uninorte. A
detailed schedule will be placed in
your Agenda.
HOTEL
We would like to assure a pleasant stay in Barranquilla for all our guests. Dann Carlton Hotel, located in one of the most exclusive sectors in the city, has been specially chosen to make you feel comfortable during your visit.
As our guest, you will have access to the following services: Single room accommodation. Daily breakfast. Lunch or dinner (up to 30.000 COP per day) per guest, to be used at one of the
restaurants available at the Hotel. Wireless Internet Service. Hotel Fees included
MEDICAL CARE
• All the academic activities of Fulbright - Uninorte Conference have been programmed at Uninorte’s Campus where we have a medical care center with a full time doctor and nurse.
• Uninorte also sponsors its own hospital,
Hospital Universidad del Norte, a high level medical institution, located in Barranquilla, Calle 30 Autopista al Aereopuerto.
• Participants and lecturers should bring a valid medical insurance with international coverage during their visit.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Weather:
• The temperature typically varies from 80°F to 91°F
• The relative humidity typically ranges from 60% (mildly humid) to 99% (very humid)
Journals and Newspapers:
• Semana
• El Tiempo
• El Espectador
• El Heraldo
• Portafolio
• Dinero
Electricity:
• Plug-in type: A, B.
• Residential Voltage: 110 V
• Frecuency: 60 Htz
Maria Angélica Díaz Granados*
International Public Affairs Director
Cell: 3106415165
Abel Díaz González*
International Public Affairs Assistant
Cell: 3005516853
Juliana Redondo Torregrosa*
Administrative Assistant
Cell: 3012786693
Jeannie Caicedo*
International Cooperation and Development Director
Cell: 3114189941
Katherine Acuña*
International Project Coordinator
Cell: 3015588202
Ana Maria Abello
International Programs Coordinator
Cell: 3015588202
If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us:
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION OFFICE STAFF
Main contacts *
Deivis Piñeres
Mobility Assistant
Cell: 3012301695
Marinella Ulloa Rosario
Administrative Assistant
Cell: 3002610264
Fabián Casalins
Administrative Assistant
Cell: 3003972915
Wendy Jimeno
Secretary
Cel: 3008856507
Angela Rosales Moreno
Administrative Assistant
Cell: 3015746697
José Victor Caballero
International Project Assistant
Cell: 3016283908
Melissa Rosanía
Administrative Assistant
Cell: 3015012032
It is an honor for us
to welcome you!
