Dr. Lonnie Johnson, Executive Director of the Austrian-American Educational Commission at Fulbright, will be visiting Florida State University from Sunday, March 24, 2013 through Monday, March 25, 2013. He will be meeting with both students and faculty during the day as well as giving a presentation in the evening. The presentation, titled “Old Europe and New Europe: Looking back at 1989," will take place at 8:00 p.m. at the Alumni Center.

Dr. Johnson was recently awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art First Class, "for deepening ties between Austria and the United States."

For more information on Dr. Johnson and the expertise he will bring to campus, take a look at an article about his recent talk at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University and an interview given to Austrian Information.

Below is a copy of his meeting schedule. Make plans to attend. No reservations required.

Sunday, March 24: Evening reception for FSU faculty Fulbright Scholars and colleagues interested in Fulbright.  Each former Scholar will be asked to invite at least one interested FSU colleague. 

Monday, March 25:

11:00  Meeting with all students interested in applying for a Fulbright
Location: The Globe, 2600    

4:00 Meeting with faculty and students interested in applying  for Fulbright
Location: The Globe, 2600 [All meetings will focus on making the most of your Fulbright experience.]  

6:30  Reception for FSU community
Location: President’s House 

8:00 Public Address:  “Old Europe and New Europe: Looking back at 1989." 
Open to the public
Location: Alumni Center