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FDIB European Union Regulation and Integration
May 5-13, 2012
Brussels, Belgium
Contact: Jacqueline Saslawski, Managing Director
International Business Center
jsaslawski@katz.pitt.edu
About the Program
The European Union (EU) is a unique regional organization whose primary power derives from its ability to regulate. Its regulations were initially designed to create a common trade policy and to integrate economies of member countries to a single market. EU regulations now extend beyond trade to antitrust, consumer safety, drug safety, food safety, pollution, hazardous materials, and others, with these regulations often becoming standards used globally. During this FDIB, based in Brussels, Belgium, participants will enjoy lectures, receive briefings by EU experts, visit EU institutions, and visit companies.
Location: Belgium
Co-sponsor: University of Colorado Denver
Program Leaders
Faculty Leader:
Dr. Francesco Stolfi is at the University of Exeter, where he teaches on European political and economic integration. He has previously taught at the University of Pittsburgh, Allegheny College, LUISS (Italy) and University College Dublin (Ireland). His main research interests are the relationship between national executives and European Union institutions and its impact on institutional reform in the Member States. He has published articles in Governance, Journal of European Public Policy, and Public Administration.
Dr. Francesco Stolfi, Faculty Leader of FDIB European Union Regulation and Integration
Teaching Fellow
Department of Politics
University of Exeter
Amory Building
Rennes Drive
Exeter EX4 4RJ
United Kingdom
E-mail: f.stolfi@exeter.ac.uk
Website: http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/politics/staff/stolfi/
Program Coordinator:
Monique Van Damme is the program coordinator for FDIB programs for the International Business Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
Monique Van Damme, Program Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
International Business Center
382 Mervis Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Telephone: 412-512-8627
E-mail: moniquepitteu@aol.com
Program Travel Itinerary
Subject to Change
| Date | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 5 | Depart United States for Brussels, Belgium |
| Sunday, May 6 | Opening lecture by Professor Francesco Stolfi Welcome Reception |
| Monday, May 7 | Visit Solvay Brussels School of Business and Economics at the Université Libre de Bruxelles Walking tour of Brussels |
| Tuesday, May 8 | Morning visit to American Chamber of Commerce Afternoon company visits in the Brussels area Early evening lecture by Professor Stolfi |
| Wednesday, May 9 | Morning visit to the European Parliament Afternoon visit to industrial complex Moules et frites dinner |
| Thursday, May 10 | Travel to Antwerp: Port of Antwerp briefings and harbor tour Tour of Antwerp |
| Friday, May 11 | Morning visit to University of Ghent, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Afternoon tour of Bruges |
| Saturday, May 12 | Free day to visit what you may have missed Early evening wrap-up session with Professor Stolfi Farewell dinner |
| Sunday, May 13 | Departure for the United States |
Registration Information: The deadline to register is January 20, 2012. Download the registration form.
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a completed registration form, a C.V., and a one-page summary addressing the following two issues: What is your primary objective in attending the FDIB Program? What are your plans to incorporate the FDIB experience into your teaching and/or research?
Travel Arrangements: Upon registration, each participant will receive course materials, detailed country information, travel tips, and visa and passport information. Participants are responsible for arranging their transportation from the U.S. to Brussels, Belgium and returning from Brussels, Belgium to the U.S. All participants must obtain a passport and non-U.S. citizens may need to obtain a visa for all countries.
Program Fee: $3500.
Fee includes accommodations in single rooms, company visits, transfers/buses for program activities, and many meals.
Fee DOES NOT include air transportation from U.S. to Brussels, Belgium, meals not covered by the program, visa and passport fees, phone calls, laundry, and other incidental expenses.
CIBER Fellowships: There are a limited number of fellowships available to support selected business school faculty from the United States. The fellowships will be awarded to business school faculty, deans, and administrators after the program leaders complete a selection process.
Medical Insurance: All applicants must show proof of medical insurance prior to departure. Participants should send a copy of the front and reverse sides of the medical insurance card with their other registration materials to Monique Van Damme, University of Pittsburgh International Business Center, 382 Mervis Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Travel Insurance: Participants may purchase international travel insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. Participants may contact TravMed, MEDEX, HTH or any other international travel insurance company.
Release and Assumption of Risk: A University of Pittsburgh legal release and assumption of risk form must be completed prior to departure. The form can be downloaded here, or an electronic document can be obtained from Monique Van Damme at the University of Pittsburgh International Business Center.