Romania took hold of my heart in 2015 and since then has consumed my mind and soul. As with any genuine commitment, my relationship with this beautiful, complex country has grown and deepened over time as I have learned of its many tragedies, as well as its many triumphs. I have surrendered myself to Romania. [...] As I continue my Romanian journey, I marvel over the resiliency and fortitude of the people. I am fortunate to have developed close relationships, familial in many ways, with many Romanians. And I am eternally grateful to have been granted a Fulbright and honored to become part of this amazing community.
Winter Holidays Meeting and Enrichment Program for U.S. Fulbrighters
On December 12-13, the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission hosted the Winter Holidays Meeting, bringing together the U.S. Fulbright grantees who are currently teaching and conducting research in Romania.
The first day featured engaging presentations by the grantees, who talked about their main teaching and research activities, while also sharing highlights of their participation in various academic and cultural events, such as conferences, public lectures, poetry workshops, cultural clubs, and volunteer initiatives. The day ended with an evening reception at Casa Oamenilor de Știință, celebrating the grantees alongside Fulbright alumni and program partners.
The second day, the group followed the lead of Fulbright alumnus and historian Andrei Răzvan Voinea, who kindly accepted to guide the grantees through the lesser-known parts of Bucharest and conducted a walking tour of Uranus, historic district of Bucharest. The group also had the opportunity to visit to the Museum of the National Bank of Romania for a glimpse into the country’s economic history.
Our winter meeting concluded at the Romanian Athenaeum with a symphony concert performed by “George Enescu” Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leo Hussain, with cellist Zlatomir Fung as the soloist.
👉 More photos are available here.