INTRODUCTION

The IX version of Forum on Europe takes place within the framework of the 40 th anniversary celebration of Universidad del Norte. The keynote speech by Belisario Betancur Cuartas, former President of Colombia and driving force of the relations with the old continent, and whose bonds with Europe, especially Spain , have been essential to the development of bilateral agreements between Spain and Colombia , graces this event.

The Seminar in International Education with participation of ten European speakers is testimony of Universidad del Norte's developments in its internationalization process. This space has been reserved to draw Institutions of Higher Education in Europe and Latin America nearer, and as a tool to understand and properly access the broad possibility of opportunities that the internationalization of higher Education offers.

The 'II Jornada Carolina', with the topic "Women Today and their Opportunities: A Look from the Human Rights Perspective"; the Management Symposium, "European Management in the XXI Century" and the Environmental Meet, "Environmental Law, support for Sustainable Environmental Development", witness the level and quality of this important event.

With the presence of its Ambassador in Colombia and the carrying out of varied activities, Austria holds a special place in this program as it currently holds the Presidency of the European Union.

Once again we thank the distinguished academics visiting Forum on Europe 2006, as well as the institutions of higher education, organizations and embassies that have supported the carrying out of this event.

¡Welcome all to Forum on Europe 2006!

CARMEN HELENA J. DE PEÑA
Coordinator - Forum on Europe

 

EXHIBITS

"France and Technology"
The Embassy of France in Colombia
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Place: 2º floor, Graduate Studies Building.

 

"The Writer's Eye"
British Council Colombia
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Place: Library

 

UNINORTE FM ESTEREO  

In celebration of the 250 th anniversary of Mozart's birth and as a homage to Austria, guest country at Forum on Europe, regular programming of Uninorte FM Estereo will include a selection of Mozart's greatest works, such as Symphony No. 40, Concerto No. 5 for violin and orchestra, the Haffner Serenade, the Concert for clarinet and orchestra, "A Little Night Music", the Concert for flute, harp and orchestra and the "Dürnitz" piano Sonata, among many others. The culminating point will be the most celebrated of his operas, "Magic Flute". The most exquisite Mozart festival for everyone's pleasure. Don't' miss it!

 

"DISCOVERING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS"
KNOWLEDGE RALLY  

To commemorate the 500 years of Christopher Columbus' death, the General Library and the Department of History at Universidad del Norte are coordinating a knowledge rally.
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration: Library
Date: Wednesday March 29

 

GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL at CAFÉ DU NORD
An invitation to try the best of the varied flavors of European cuisine at the Gastronomic Festival:
Tuesday: "French Cuisine Festival"
Wednesday: "Flavors of Spain Festival"
Thursday: "Italian Cuisine Festival"
At Café Du Nord, as from 12:00 m.

Organizing Committee:
Dr. Jesús Ferro Bayona, Rector

General Organization: Carmen Helena Jiménez de Peña, Academic Secretary

Advisory Committee: Lucila Stella González, Paulina Delgado, Amalia Boyer, Joachim Hahn, Gillian Moss, Jorge Villalón, Jeannie Caicedo, and María Eugenia De Avila

 

Additional Information:
Universidad del Norte, Km 5 Vía Puerto Colombia
Tel: 3509230 - 3509779 Fax: 3598852 Ext: 355
E-mail: deavilam@uninorte.edu.co
Barranquilla - Colombia

 

Registration:
REGISTRATION IS FREE
PLEASE REGISTER AT:
www.uninorte.edu.co/catedraeuropa