Guide for Lecturers and Guests

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 adiaza@uninorte.edu.co

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

madiazgranados@uninorte.edu.co

Abel Díaz González*

International Public Affairs Assistant

Cell: 3005516853

adiaza@uninorte.edu.co

Juliana Redondo Torregrosa*

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3012786693

internacional@uninorte.edu.co

Jeannie Caicedo*

International Cooperation and Development Director

Cell: 3114189941

jcaicedo@uninorte.edu.co

Katherine Acuña*

International Project Coordinator

Cell: 3015588202

kpaez@uninorte.edu.co

Ana Maria Abello

International Programs Coordinator

Cell: 3015588202

aabello@uninorte.edu.co

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

pineresd@uninorte.edu.co

Marinella Ulloa Rosario

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3002610264

mrosario@uninorte.edu.co

Fabián Casalins

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3003972915

fcasalins@uninorte.edu.co

Wendy Jimeno

Secretary

Cel: 3008856507

wjimeno@uninorte.edu.co

Angela Rosales Moreno

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3015746697

conveniosint@uninorte.edu.co

José Victor Caballero

International Project Assistant

Cell: 3016283908

cpri@uninorte.edu.co

Melissa Rosanía

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3015012032

mrosania@uninorte.edu.co

It is an honor for us

to welcome you!