WELCOME 2023-2024 FULBRIGHT CANADA COHORT

Orientation

Thursday, September 7, 2023

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration, Meet and Greet
 

Participants will pick up their Fall Orientation packages and are invited to the Pearson Room to connect with their fellow grantees and Fulbright Canada staff.

Location: Lord Elgin Hotel
Main Lobby
100 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
Tel: 613-235-3333

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Welcome Lunch
 

Welcoming Remarks by the Government of Canada, the United States Embassy, and Michael K. Hawes, CEO, Fulbright Canada.

Location: Lord Elgin Hotel
Pearson Room, 2nd Floor

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Essential Information Session
 

Fulbright Canada staff will cover various topics such as logistics for orientation, Alumni Relations, EDIA, etc. There will also be time for Q&A from participants.

Location: Lord Elgin Hotel

2:00 PM
Supreme Court of Canada Guided Tour
 

We will visit the Supreme Court of Canada to become better acquainted with Canada’s highest court. To avoid delays at the security scanning stations, please leave unnecessary items such as backpacks or bags with the Concierge or in your hotel room.

Location: 301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0J1

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Formal Reception and Dinner
 

Location: Rideau Club
99 Bank St, 15th Floor
Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9
Tel: 613-233-7787

Friday, September 8, 2023

8:00 AM
Breakfast at Your Leisure
 

Location: Lord Elgin Hotel

8:45 AM – 10:55 AM
Panel Research & Round Table Discussions
 

Location: Lord Elgin Hotel
Pearson Room, 2nd Floor

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Indigenous Walks
 

 

Location: Meet to depart at Lord Elgin Hotel
Main Lobby

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lunch and Museum Visit
 

Location: National Gallery of Canada
380, Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
Tel: 613-990-1985

5:00 PM
Meet to Depart for the Carleton University Ice House
 

Location: Lord Elgin Hotel
Main Lobby

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Skate and Hockey Game
 

Location: Carleton University Ice House
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Tel: 613-520-2600 x4655

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closing Dinner
 

Location: Colonnade Pizza
Blue Heron Mall
1500 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON K1H 7Z2
Tel: 613-737-1107

Saturday, September 9, 2023

6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Breakfast at your leisure
 

Lord Elgin Hotel

12:00 PM
Hotel Checkout
 
ALL DAY
Departures
 
Participants depart according to their travel schedules

ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?