The UCI Humanities Center and
the Fulbright Association Claremont Consortium Chapter
Invite you to
The Fulbright Experience at UCI
Fulbright alumni know the value of connections. Join us to meet colleagues across the university and in the community who share the Fulbright experience.
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Welcome by Tyrus Miller, UCI Humanities Dean and Fulbright alum, and Dr. Edel Jose, Fulbright Association Claremont Consortium Chapter president.
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A conversation with UCI faculty and graduate students about their experiences as Fulbright Scholars and Fulbright Student awardees, moderated by Amanda Swain, Humanities Center executive director and Fulbright alum.
Andrea Henderson, Professor of English, Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, 2024-2025
Arash Kheradvar, Professor of Bioengineering, Fulbright Scholar in Finland, 2020-2021
Sophie Wheeler, PhD Candidate in East Asian Studies, Fulbright Student in Japan, 2024-2025
Julia Gelfman, Librarian, Applied Sciences, Engineering & Public Health, Fulbright Scholar in Botswana, 2025-2026
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Light reception to connect with fellow alumni.
Directions to UCI: https://parking.uci.edu/maps/
The Humanities Gateway is building 611 on the UCI Campus map. Park in Lot 7 or Mesa Parking Structure: The Humanities Center will provide parking permits for guests not affiliated with UCI who request one in advance. Please provide your license plate number on the RVP form.
UC Irvine has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Leader for four consecutive years. This distinction, awarded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, honors UC Irvine’s noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program and the campus’s commitment to international exchange.
The Fulbright Association Claremont Consortium Chapter regional chapter serves Fulbright alumni and friends of international exchange by hosting engaging programs and events for Fulbright alumni and visiting Fulbright students and scholars throughout Southern California.

