1. Universidad del Norte

2. Cátedra Europa

3. Presentation Guidelines

4. Audio Visual Aids

5. Agenda

6. Transportation from/to The Airport

7. Transportation from/to the Hotel

8. Hotel

9. Medical care

10. Useful Information

11. Welcome to Barranquilla

12. Contact Information

INDEX

Welcome to Uninorte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qraUbH1WY1A&t=57

Devised as a space to strengthen new connections and to foster the spirit of globalization, Cátedra Europa fulfills its objective of bringing students, professors and the general public closer to European culture in all its expressions.

For eighteen years, the results have been impressive; Cátedra Europa has permeated the culture of our university and has allowed Universidad del Norte to achieve its primary vocation: universality, promoting exchanges, mobility and cooperation on the path towards excellence.

CATEDRA EUROPA-UNINORTE

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

You may plan your presentation taking into account the specific

requirements of your panel.

We recommend contacting your panel leader to discuss this structure

and receive further information about your conference.

• Each room is equipped with a PC, internet access, a microphone, screen and video beam.

• If you have any other audio visual requirement for your presentation, please notify us using the Speaker Registration Form we have sent to you, or emailing your request to adiaza@uninorte.edu.co.

AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES

AGENDA

As soon as you arrive in Barranquilla, you will receive a complete agenda with a detailed schedule of the activities we have planned for you during your stay with us.

Please claim your welcome package with this agenda included, either at the front desk of the hotel or with one Cátedra Europa’s staff member.

We would like to make your time as productive and enjoyable as possible during your visit. For this purpose, this agenda will include your academic and social activities for your entire visit.

The Aviatur company, has been selected as the transportation provider for the participants in Cátedra Europa Uninorte 2015.

A properly identified member of this company will be waiting for you at the time of your arrival to Barranquilla at the International Airport Ernesto Cortizzos.

Please let us know in case of any of the follow situations occur, (see telephone directory at the end of these instructions:

Delay in your travel itinerary due to flights, airports, and / or last minute

changes and / or delay in connections, customs processes, etc.

TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO THE AIRPORT

TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO THE HOTEL

Every day at the front desk, a member of our staff, identified with Cátedra Europa – Uninorte tags, will be assisting you to your destination in accordance with your particular agenda. A daily route has been established between the hotel and Uninorte. A detailed schedule will be placed in your Agenda.

ACCOMODATION

We would like to assure a pleasant stay in Barranquilla for all our guests. Dann Carlton Hotel, located in one of the most exclusive sectors in the city, has been specially chosen to give you a wonderful experience.

As our guest, you will have access to the following services: Single room accommodation. Daily breakfast. Lunch or dinner (up to 30.000 COP per day) per guest, to be used at one of

the restaurants available at the Hotel. Wireless Internet Service. Hotel Fees included

• All the academic activities of Europa - Uninorte Conference have been programmed at Uninorte’s Campus where we have a medical care center with a full time doctor and nurse.

• Uninorte also sponsors its own hospital,

Hospital Universidad del Norte, a high level medical institution, located in Barranquilla, Calle 30 Autopista al Aereopuerto.

• Participants and lecturers should bring a valid medical insurance with international coverage during their visit.

MEDICAL CARE

Hospital Phone: 3715525

USEFUL INFORMATION

Weather:

• The temperature typically varies from 27°C to 32°C (80°F to 91°F)

• The relative humidity typically ranges from 60% (mildly humid) to 99% (very humid)

Local and national journals and newspapers:

• Semana

• El Tiempo

• El Espectador

• El Heraldo

• Portafolio

• Dinero

Electricity:

• Plug-in type: A, B.

• Residential Voltage: 110 V

• Frecuency: 60 Htz

To find information about interesting placs and activites to do in Barranquilla, visit this website: http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/caribe/barranquilla

WELCOME TO BARRANQUILLA

Puerto Salgar beach

Maria Angélica Díaz Granados*

International Public Affairs Director

Cell: 3106415165

madiazgranados@uninorte.edu.co

Abel Díaz González*

International Public Affairs Assistant

Cell: 3005516853

adiaza@uninorte.edu.co

Juliana Redondo Torregrosa*

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3012786693

internacional@uninorte.edu.co

Jeannie Caicedo*

International Cooperation and Development Director

Cell: 3114189941

jcaicedo@uninorte.edu.co

Katherine Acuña*

International Project Coordinator

Cell: 3015588202

kpaez@uninorte.edu.co

Ana Maria Abello

International Programs Coordinator

Cell: 3015588202

aabello@uninorte.edu.co

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us:

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION OFFICE STAFF

Main contacts *

Marinella Ulloa Rosario

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3002610264

mrosario@uninorte.edu.co

Fabián Casalins

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3003972915

fcasalins@uninorte.edu.co

Melissa Rosanía

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3015012032

mrosania@uninorte.edu.co

Wendy Jimeno

Secretary

Cel: 3008856507

wjimeno@uninorte.edu.co

Angela Rosales Moreno

Administrative Assistant

Cell: 3015746697

conveniosint@uninorte.edu.co

Roxana Martínez

International Project Assistant

Cell: 3014781134

cpri@uninorte.edu.co

Deivis Piñeres

Mobility Assistant

Cell: 3012301695

pineresd@uninorte.edu.co

It is an honor for us

to welcome you!