UVA in Valencia Alumni and friends of UVA Global,
I invite you to join me September 28-30, 2023 in Valencia to celebrate the 40th anniversary of UVA in Valencia, the University’s longest standing and most popular formal study abroad program.
For many years, it has offered the opportunity to discover and explore Spain and the world beyond, and changed, in many positive ways, the lives of many students. It opened the boundaries of their minds and connected them with people from different cultures and institutions, regardless of their distinctive backgrounds. Over the years, it has grown and expanded, including students coming from many different disciplines. Today the program offers classes in literature, history, art history, Spanish language, politics, psychology, engineering, and pre-health.
After 40 years, it is time to celebrate UVA in Valencia’s achievements and UVA's growth into a global University. You will have the opportunity to get to know the New Valencia, our center, and the people who made it possible. With your participation and generosity, we will be able to continue expanding UVA's global presence and providing opportunities like the ones you enjoyed.
Fernando Operé
Professor of Spanish
Founding Director of UVA in Valencia
- If you are planning to participate in the 9:30 a.m. Bike with Fernando, please arrive a few minutes early at Cauce Bike Rentals (Carrer de Lluis Oliag, 77, 46006 Valencia).
- If you are planning to participate in the 9:30 a.m. Tour of Mercado Central with Liz, please arrive a few minutes early at Carrer Ramilletes, 2, 46001 Valencia.
- The Walking Tour of Old Town will begin at 12 p.m. at Catedral de Valencia (Pl. de la Reina, s/n, 46003 Valencia).
- If you are taking the shuttle from the Westin to the closing gala, the shuttle will depart at 7 p.m. from C. de Amadeo de Saboya, 16, 46010 Valencia.
- If you are taking the shuttle from OnlyYou to the closing gala, the shuttle will depart at 7 p.m. from C. Poeta Querol, 6132, 46002 Valencia.
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9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Registration and packet pickup | UVA Valencia front desk |
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7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Welcome Cocktails | OnlyYou Valencia – Dressy casual attire |
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8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Breakfast with Deans | The Westin Valencia – Dressy casual attire |
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9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Registration and packet pickup | UVA Valencia front desk |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Walking Tour: City of Arts & Sciences – Casual attire |
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1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Paella Lunch – Casual attire |
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Evening |
On own |
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9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking Tour: City Market with Liz Wellbeloved – Casual attire |
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9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Bike with Fernando Opere along Turia Riverbed – Casual attire |
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Walking Tour: Old Town – Casual attire |
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2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
On own |
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7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Gala Dinner | Hemisfèric – Cocktail attire |
Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging accommodations.
The University has secured a room block that includes a small discount at the OnlyYou Hotel. More Accommodation details are available in your registration confirmation
Ian Baucom
Executive Vice President and Provost
Ian B. Baucom is the executive vice president and provost of the University of Virginia. As the chief academic officer, he oversees the University’s teaching and research activities and directs the academic administration of the schools, the library, art museums, public service activities, numerous University centers, and foreign study programs.
Stephen D. Mull
Vice Provost for Global Affairs
Stephen D. Mull is Vice Provost for Global Affairs at the University of Virginia. In this role he is the primary lead on global relations at the University, responsible for developing a strategic vision, designing outreach, and overseeing international activities. Steve will oversee institutional development of global partnerships and develop a wide array of services, programs, experiences, and strategic partnerships that promote global imagination within the university community.
Christa Davis Acampora
Dean, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Most recently, Christa Davis Acampora served as Professor of Philosophy and Deputy Provost at Emory University. She was the chief deputy to the provost and a strategic thought partner for stewarding Emory’s academic mission. She supported faculty and leadership recruitment, faculty advancement, student flourishing, institutional development, and academic innovation, and she worked closely with the vice provosts and staff, deans, and other campus leaders to advance initiatives and implement strategic goals and objectives. She has led numerous projects that span the full spectrum of disciplines and professions, and she is a champion of public scholarship and community-engaged learning.
Nicole Thorne Jenkins
John A. Griffin Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce
Nicole Thorne Jenkins is the John A. Griffin Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. A Certified Public Accountant, Jenkins is an expert in financial reporting failures, share repurchases, and the effect of social networks on performance outcomes. As an award-winning educator, she has focused her instructional experience on financial reporting topics in both executive education and graduate and undergraduate programs. As a result of her ability to make both accounting and finance topics accessible, Jenkins is frequently called upon to instruct corporate professionals on related complex topics.
Jennifer L. West
Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science
Jennifer L. West’s formidable record of accomplishments spans more than 25 years as a transformational researcher, award-winning teacher and mentor, inventor, and entrepreneur. Her research focuses on the use of biomaterials, nanotechnology and tissue engineering, applying engineering approaches to studying biological problems and solving unmet medical needs, particularly in the fight against cancer.
Do you have photos from your time in Valencia with UVA? We would love to showcase them! Please email us at ValenciaAnniversary@virginia.edu with any photos that you would like to share.
Have questions about UVA in Valencia: Celebrating 40 Years? Please email us at ValenciaAnniversary@virginia.edu.
This program is sponsored by:
UVA in Valencia
UVA Global/International Studies Office
Servicios de Programas Universitarios
in partnership with UVA Office of Advancement