Mitch Sims [BIAAS-122115]

Text by Fulbright Austria: Fulbright Austria is pleased to invite current program participants, alums, partners, and friends to the second part of our “70 years of bright minds.” celebrations.

The rapidly approaching date marks 70 years of bilateral commitment to facilitating exchange grants and 70 years of Fulbright grantee experiences.

To commemorate this, we will open the event with words of celebration from our esteemed key speakers followed by a panel discussion entitled “Foundations sending funds: Bringing a lasting impact.” The program of events is located below.

The key speakers include executive director Hermann Agis, honorary co-chairs of the AAEC board, and partner institutions. Furthermore, panelists include representatives of our wonderful foundation partners as well as representatives from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the US Embassy Vienna.

Moderated by 1980–81 Austrian Fulbright student Hannelore Veit, the panel will discuss the lasting impact third-party funding brings to Fulbright Austria and the Fulbright Program.

It is free of charge and the panel includes a Q&A session at the end.