Newsletters Spring 2011
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 1
Dear Internationals,
The year 2011 is still very new, so with this UIC Newsletter receive some extra good
wishes for a most enjoyable New Year!
I trust you got it started all right, and already feel you are back into the challenges of the
usual busy everyday life you lead.
And with the persistent cold and white Danish winter it is for many of us essential to be
well informed about the weather forecast, or if any delays or cancellations are occurring
on the trains to Copenhagen, or whether some road construction – if not the snow - is
causing traffic jams and the like. There is a website – in Danish - with helpful news of this
kind, turn to www.trafikken.dk/østjylland/ - It can help you be prepared! For it seems
winter stays with us..
This UIC Newsletter will not be as usual with a lot of information about ‘what’s on in and
around Aarhus’. But mainly give some information on seminars, meetings, and courses,
which are offered in English at AU or in Aarhus in general, as it is time to sign up! Also
included is what to expect at the UIC this month.
B DIPLOMA PROGRAMME AND THE PRE-IB
Anyone interested in information about these new programmes in the greater Aarhus area
are invited to a meeting at the Langkaer Gymnasium 12 January from 7.30 pm to 9 pm.
Place: Langkaer Gymnasium, Kileparken 25, 8381 Tilst. Tel: 8624 2011, www.langkaer.dk
IB coordinator Rikke Hupfeld on rh@langkaer.dk
HR AU
Offers again a one-day course which puts focus on the Danish work culture. An issue very
useful for foreign staff to become more familiarized with. Apply no later than 31 January,
see further details on
http://medarbejdere.au.dk/en/hr/udviklingledelsekurser/continuingprofessionaldevelo
pment/developmentcourses2011/workingacrosscultures/
FOLKEUNIVERSITETET = The Danish University Extension Aarhus again offers some
excellent seminars in English with the following titles:
The Danish Monarchy 14/2
Is there a recipe for export success? 24/2
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Danish among the world’s 7000 languages 10/3
Technology, work and mental models 31/3
USA’s influence on the world and Denmark 4/5
From Nordic mythology to Christianity 12/5
Læs mere om Folkeuniversitetet in English
They all take place at AU, but sign up for one or all of them at the International
Community. Free for all AU staff & spouses, but limited seats available, see details here
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Is also important to be updated on. Different meetings, seminars, excursions and more are
offered most weeks of the year. AU is a member here, so you can participate for free. See
all details on www.internationalcommunity.dk
EXPATINDENMARK
It is free to join their meetings or to turn them for more information, and for assistance to
apply for a job and more. Note the Consortium for Global Talent is holding a seminar at
the Aarhus School of Business, AU Thursday 27 January. Look up more details and how to
sign up on the websites http://cgt.expatindenmark.com/ and
http://expatindenmark.com/Pages/Default.aspx
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB (the UIC)
Here the Informal Meetings start next week Wednesday 12 January at 10 am to 12 noon at the
Faculty Club, 1st Floor, Building 1421 on Fredrik Nielsens Vej (next to the Student House).
Informal Meetings will continue through January e.g. also 19 January and 26 January.
But from 1 February – a Tuesday - the official program will start and from then on the UIC
meetings will take place at the International Centre, Building 1650, Høegh-Guldbergs
Gade 4 on AU Campus. More details on the website www.au.dk/uic - or mail me for more
information.
This weekend there are beautiful New Year Concerts at the Concert Hall, buy tickets. Or
you can look into the Antique Flea Market at the Ridehuset, which is across the street from
the City Hall. It is a quite unique market, taking place both Saturday and Sunday, each
day from 10 am to 5 pm, admission DKK 40.
If you need exercise after the Holidays you can join the Aarhus Free Run. It is a free
activity, which is taking place every week year round on Tuesdays only. So you have a
couple of days to decide, whether you like the idea or not! Some 50 people come and all
ages and run in groups or as you like. Meeting place: Tangkrogen, at the Bear Sculpture on
Filtenborg Square, where Dalgas Avenue ends.
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The next UIC Newsletter goes out next Thursday.
With this information the best wishes for the weekend in Aarhus or wherever you might
be!
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/ic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 2
Dear Internationals,
When compared with December, January is less hectic. And beginning a new year is like being
given a whole lot of time. To one’s surprise the calendar is not yet filled up. A large number of us
are also determined to leave more time open e.g. try our best not to book it fully. But after a few
days many realize it is not that easy not to get into the same situation. There are quickly so many
commitments pending. – But keep the goals high. Insist on being in charge of your life’s agenda!
I wish for everyone that this year will be a period with a higher success rate with regard to enjoying
being busy and at the same time continuously improving our planning so that the everyday tasks do
not become too demanding.
A good piece of advice learned already some years ago, is to leave time for a walk, some biking –
simply some time not planned and but devoted time outside. Experts also consider it very healthy
and stimulating to move. It is a good way to mind your mind! Fresh air gives way for new ideas,
easier decision makings and the like.
Now it is up to each of us to decide which kind of exercise you will go for!
Some new year thoughts – and then it is time to look into some things of general interest and at the
bottom of the mail the specific suggestions for the weekend:
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST
GET A FREE HEALTH TEST AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
A free health test and a session with a professional health ambassador available at several
of the libraries in Aarhus. Starting Monday 10 January everyone can get a test and get
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inspiration on how to improve one’s personal health; the project goes on for five weeks. In
addition to the health tests there are lectures and debates on healthy living at many of the
local libraries, and these are free of charge as well. The project is part of Aarhus
Municipality’s health strategy 2009-2012. Studies show that in Aarhus 37.000 citizens are
inactive and 71.000 are overweight! Free tickets can be booked or picked up from 17
January. You can get more information about the activities at your local library or on
www.motionstilbud.dk
REPORT POTHOLES TO THE MUNICIPALITY
Now as the snow melts away the impact of the long and cold winter shows clearly on the
paved roads and bike routes. Extensive damages are obvious, and not making commuting
easier. The Municipality has already for some time started filling in the potholes, but for
one it is not the best time of the year to do, and secondly the workmen are assigned a huge
job, as Aarhus has some 1250 KM of roads/streets and around 500 KM bike and
pedestrian paths to maintain! The municipality, therefore, asks the public to report of
potholes that you consider time to repair. Some potholes need attention sooner than
others, here your help can be crucial. So report on this link
http://www.aarhuskommune.dk/borger/trafik/Veje-og-pladser/Giv-os-et-tip.aspx
SUPPORT CHARITY BY GETTING A CAR WASH
At Shell on Randersvej, Aarhus N and Shell on Grenåvej 150, Risskov a campaign is
running from 11 January to 2 February in support of the Cancer Association. Each car
wash during this period Shell will donate DDK20 to help the Cancer Association pursue
research, counseling and more.
‘SYNG FRA DEN BLÅ’
Sing songs from the Blue Song Book is one of the most popular events at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, and takes place this Saturday at 2 pm. People gather to sing from the blue
‘Højskolesangbogen’, the Danish Folk High School Song Book. The Danish tradition of
‘højskoler’, Folk High Schools, goes back to Grundtvig, who believed in “a school for life”,
where all social classes could meet and learn, especially through lessons in Danish history,
language and song. In many ways, the thought of ‘højskoler’ and general education
emerged simultaneously with the demands for a new Danish constitution (it came in
1849). And given it is such an old tradition it has long proved to be of much importance
also today. Alone the fact that there today still exist some 74 Folk High Schools. The
world’s oldest – and consequently Denmark’s first Folk High School was founded in 1844
and still exist. It is Rødding Folkehøjskole in Southern Jutland. Let me also add that
Testrup Folk High School, founded in 1866 – and one of the NFS Grundtvig schools - is
some 12 KM south of Aarhus and well worth a visit. It holds a number of open evening
lectures or song evenings open to the public and great to join. They also welcome visitors.
Look up more on Wikipedia or www.testrup.dk/om-hoejskolen
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Join the singing this Saturday and get a chance to learn the Danish classics. Free
admission.
At the Café at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset , Thomas Jensens Allé, 8000 Aarhus C
NATIONAL PARK MOLS BJERGE (MOUNTAINS)
A wonderful nature park some 35 min drive from Aarhus, and great to enjoy winter or
summer. Hilly area with great walking paths, exhibition and more. Great views – also for
example on the Three Hills, Trehøje, you can see the sea in any direction. Bring your
thermos! – Let me remind you that AU has a vacation cot in Femmoeller (five mills), which
you can rent, like the AU places, when you have have worked here for 2 yrs. I feel pretty sure that many of you have already been there, and most likely taken some
beautiful photos. Some you might like to share with others. The National Park is seeking
more photos and also old ones, so that changes over the years, with respect to people,
village life and nature life, can be exhibited for present and coming generations to learn
from. Have any, please mail them to sekretariatet@mols.nu – and more information can be
looked up on www.mols.nu
AARHUS MUSIC FESTIVAL: FREE CONCERTS 13 to 22 JANUARY
From 13 January you can experience a massive amount of free concerts at the four regional
venues in Aarhus: Train, Voxhall, Musikcaféen and Atlas. A broad range of different
modern music genres will be represented, such as pop, rock, jazz, folk, indie and electronic
music from 18 different local artists and bands. All concerts are free, so keep yourself
updated on the websites of the four venues or here: www.musikaarhus.com
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY AT STUDENTERHUS
AARHUS
Every Tuesday Studenterhus Aarhus has International Night, where up to 300
internationals (mostly students) enjoy each other’s company. The International Group at
Studenterhus Aarhus plans introduction seminars for newly arrived international students
as well as parties through the year. Most events start at 8 pm. Participation is free.
Studenterhus Aarhus, Nrd. Ringggade 3, 8000 Aarhus C
More information on www.studenterhusaarhus.dk
CRAZY CHRISTMAS CABARET – OH MY GOTH!
18 to 21 January you can enjoy the annual Christmas Cabaret at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset. The show is in English and combines English humour and Danish satire, this
year it is said to be horrifying! Tickets are DKK190 to 300. Address: The Concert Hall,
Musikhuset.
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SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 13 January
7.30 pm: Bakken Bears vs. Svendborg Rabbits at Atletion – NRGI Park. The two leading
professional basketball teams in Denmark meet in an exciting match. Tickets are DKK60
for adults, DKK35 for students and children below 17 years. Tickets can be bought on spot
one hour before tipoff. Address: Atletion - NRGi park, Stadion Allé 70, 8000 Aarhus C
More information on www.atletion.dk
Friday 14 January
2.45 pm: PhD Day: 400 young researchers meet Friday at the annual PhD Day at Aarhus
Faculty of Health Sciences. The young researchers will get an opportunity to exchange
experiences and also give short presentations of their research projects. The programme
also include an inspiring Lecture by Nobel Laureate John Walker. Sir John E. Walker, who
was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997, the same year as AU Nobel Laureate,
Professor Jens Chr. Skou will lecture on how and what made him become part of the
science elite.
Auditorium 1 in the Lake Auditorium, University Park, 8000 Aarhus C.
More information on www.health.au.dk
3 pm: At Åby Library children from different institutions in Aarhus exhibit paintings,
sculptures and other artworks they have made themselves.
The opening of the exhibition will be celebrated with speeches and the 12-year old Peter
Tække will play the violin. Address: Åby Bibliotek, Ludvig Feilbergs Vej 7, 8230 Åbyhøj.
Free admission. More information on www.aakb.dk/aaby
7 pm: Learn how to dance swing. Have a free lesson of swing dance and get a glimpse of
what swing dancing is all about when ‘Kom og Dans’ has open house at Sct. Annagades
Skole. Free admission. Address: Sct. Annagades Skole, Skt. Anna Gade 38, 8000 Aarhus C.
More information on www.komogdansaarhus.dk
Saturday 15 January
10 am to 5 pm Antique Flea Market at the Ridehuset, with 40 new stalls this weekend.
Place: Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, 8000 Århus C. Admission DKK40.
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2 pm: “Syng fra den blå” one of the most popular events at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
takes place this Saturday, as people gather to sing from the blue ‘Højskolesangbogen’. See
more information above. Free admission.
Address: the Cafe at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, Århus C.
9 pm Tumbleweed Orchestra plays a free concert at ‘Fairbar’. ‘Tumbleweed orchestra’ is
known for their fine melodies and happy sunshine stories.
More information at: www.fairbar.dk or www.myspace.com/tumbleweedorchestra
Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, 8000 Aarhus C
Sunday 16 January
10 am to 5 pm Antique Flea Market in Ridehuset, with 40 new stalls this weekend.
Place: Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, 8000 Århus C. Admission DKK40
1 pm: The local artist ‘Pearl’ plays a free live concert at Musikhuset. ‘Pearl’ finds
inspiration in her African heritage and plays a mix of soul, r’n’b and reggae.
Musikhuset Aarhus, Thomas Jensens Allé, 8000 Aarhus C
More information at: www.musikhusetaarhus.dk and www.myspace.com/pearlsoul
Monday 17 January
All day (10 am – 8pm): “Anne Frank – a story for our time”. At the main library this
exhibition tells the story of holocaust through two parallel stories – the story of Anne
Frank and the story of how WWII affected Europe. The exhibition is developed by the
Dutch Anne Frank’s House. Free admission.
Hovedbiblioteket, Møllegade 1, 8000 Aarhus C.
More information at: www.aakb.dk/biblioteker/hovedbiblioteket
5 pm After work concert by Carsten Knudsen on Ukulele, a small string instrument. Music
by J.S. Bach and his own compositions. Address: Risskov Church (Kirke), Solbakken 2,
8240 Risskov, free admission.
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/ic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 3
Dear Internationals,
It is not spring yet, but the mild weather reminds us of the fact that it will be coming …
sooner or later. The sun is out today and the daylight stays with us longer day by day,
which is very promising. And it surely affects our minds and our initiatives…
This week’s UIC Newsletter again brings a small fraction of what actually happens in the
city of Aarhus. Even so there is fairly good selection for you to choose among. Provided
you have time for the activities, either it is a free concert or a refreshing walk, it is here
ready to make use of.
In Aarhus a bike is very convenient. Most places easy to ride and besides, easy and cheap
to park almost anywhere! If you need a bike at a reasonable price please note that the
auctions (the old police auctions) resume, see more details below. - Perhaps you do not
know how to ride a bike – or dare not do it – then join the lesson which takes place
Monday in Hasle at the library, see more details below!
And it is due time to sign up for the Official opening of the International Centre 1
February at 12.30 to 2 pm, see more details below.
Now follows some things of general interest and at the bottom of the newsletter the
specific suggestions for the coming days:
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST
SIGN UP FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING AT THE INTERNATIONAL
CENTRE
You are invited to participate in the Official opening at the International Centre, where
UIC Meetings will take place from February.
1 February from 12.30 to 2 pm all are invited to Rector Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen and International
Director Christian Thorn’s speeches and the following buffet. Also there is time to see the great
facilities.
Please sign up as soon as possible to Ulla Gjørling ug@adm.au.dk – and if it is easier mail
me gha@adm.au.dk
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LARGEST NATIONAL 2-DAY EDUCATIONAL FAIR IN SCANDINAVIAN
CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 30
Education with no limits is the slogan for the fair that opened Wednesday and continues all day
Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm. All educations are represented and counselors are ready to assist. At
Scandinavian Congress Center Aarhus. More details on www.uug.dk . Free.
THE RENOWNED POLICE AUCTIONS WITH CHEAP GOOD BIKES
ARE SOON BACK IN BUSINESS – BUT NOW CONTINUED BY A
PRIVATE COMPANY!
Since September last year this option has been closed down. The Aarhus Police Dept. for
years was responsible for the auctions, but last autumn due to lack of resources decided to
invite tenders for this kind of business. An agreement has been made with Østjysk
Auktion Aps in Egaa and this company will hold its first auction 22 January at 11 am. And
with other kinds of objects (watches, furniture and more) an auction is scheduled 5
February at 11 am. The day before each auction and also on the very morning you can
make an inspection and offer an advance bid.
Please let others know. There are always some in need of a good bike! Address: Kringelled
6, 8250 Egaa. Tel: 50577866
GET A FREE HEALTH TEST AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
A free health test and a session with a professional health ambassador available at several
of the libraries in Aarhus. Starting Monday 10 January everyone can get a test and get
inspiration on how to improve one’s personal health; the project goes on for five weeks. In
addition to the health tests there are lectures and debates on healthy living at many of the
local libraries, and these are free of charge as well. The project is part of Aarhus
Municipality’s health strategy 2009-2012. Studies show that in Aarhus 37.000 citizens are
inactive and 71.000 are overweight! Free tickets can be booked or picked up from 17
January. You can get more information about the activities at your local library or on
www.motionstilbud.dk
SUPPORT CHARITY BY GETTING A CAR WASH
At Shell on Randersvej, Aarhus N and Shell on Grenåvej 150, Risskov a campaign is
running from 11 January to 2 February in support of the Cancer Association. Each car
wash during this period Shell will donate DDK20 to help the Cancer Association pursue
research, counseling and more.
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MAKE IT A DAILY ROUTINE TO GO FOR A LONG TRAMP OR HIKE
Regularly will only do your health and mind good. You may for some weeks have had an
excuse, during which the ice made it a dangerous experiment. But even under such
conditions the proper footwear would make it safe and surely a healthy activity. With all
the colds and flues active these winter weeks, it is good to note that tramping or hiking
strengthen your immune system, reduce the risks of heart diseases, increase your memory
and your self confidence! Benefits important to humans and on top of this is what you see
of nature or your neighbourhood while out in open air!
SMOKE INVESTIGATION BY THE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
Including some 28,000 citizens in the Region Mid Jutland shows that number of smokers
continuously drop. Over the most recent 4 years the number has decreased by 5%. Again it
also proved that high educated people smoke much less than less educated.
THE NEW HARBOUR DISTRICT IN AARHUS DEVELOPS FURTHER
Almost every week the JP paper reports on yet another building, which now is
‘underway’. For example, the Design Consortium Bestsellers and the educational
institution Navitas are now so close to their starting point that the municipality has
approved the lay out grant to develop Pier 2. The lay out plans include canals, bridges,
bikeramps and more. – It is extremely exciting what all these big construction projects will
provide of services, jobs and good housing for us the citizens of Aarhus!
ELIASSON HAS INSPECTED ‘YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA’
At Aros Art Museum the artist Olafur Eliasson inspected his huge artwork on the roof of
the Art Museum. He actually took his first walk up there e.g. a 150 M walk inside the
rainbow tunnel! And he artist was so very pleased with the result. But the work is not
completed. It depends heavily on the weather conditions. Even with the most optimistic
work conditions an official opening day for ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ is not given, only
said to be ‘some time during spring’.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SING IN A CHOIR?
The choir ‘Cassiopeia Koret’ is starting the new season Monday 24 January at 7 pm at
Fenrisvej 33, Århus V and they seek singers. Free to join. More details on
www.cassiopeiakoret.dk or contact Anne Lise Foged Rasmussen on tel. 8615 3025.
NOTE: CHINESE NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION AT THE CONCERT
HALL, MUSIKHUSET 30 JANUARY – MORE DETAILS NEXT WEEK
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SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 20 January
3 pm to 5 pm Get a free health check by the Heart Association at Risskov Library,
Bibliotek, Fortebakken 1
6 pm to 9 pm Kunst for alle 2011 (Art for everybody 2011) with 45 artists works exhibited
at Ridehuset, Vester Allé, Aarhus C. www.kunstforalle.dk . Admission DKK50.
Friday 21 January
10 am to 7 pm Kunst for alle 2011 (Art for everybody 2011) with 45 artists works exhibited
at Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Aarhus C. Admission DDK50.
1 pm to 3 pm Get advice on how to stop smoking and a healthy diet at Health Centre
West, Gudrunsvej 80, Brabrand, free.
7.30 pm Trumpet player Reinhold Friedrich, classical music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
7.30 pm Pianists Alexander Ivanov, Roberta Mikucionyte and Justas Servenikas, classical
music at the Piano Company Juhl-Soerensen, Skovvejen 2b. Tickets DDK50.
Saturday 22 January
10 am to 4 pm Asger Jorn Symposium – seminar about the artist at Aros Art Museum,
Århus. Admission DDK150.
10 am to 6 pm Kunst for alle 2011 (Art for everybody 2011) with 45 artists works exhibited
at Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Aarhus C. Admission DDK50.
11 am Bike Auction at Østjysk, Auktion Aps on Kringelled 6, 8250 Egaa, more details
above.
3 pm Downstreamin’ Jazz, Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66. Free.
Sunday 23 January
10 am to 6 pm Kunst for alle 2011 (Art for everybody 2011) with 45 artists works exbited at
Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Aarhus C. Admission DDK50.
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10 am to 12 noon A winter walk, for children & adults. Where are the wildlife to be found
during the cold weather. Are they hiding? Can you find their tracks and see what kind of
animal has passed by. Free to join the Nature Club ‘Falkeøje’. Meeting place: Skovmøllen,
on the bridge across Giber river, next to the Old Mill and close to Moesgaard Museum.
Easily combined with the Old Mill, which operates this Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm, buy
fresh flour for your home baking! Free admission.
1 pm Solisteries with Simon Rosenbaum and the Nordic Sopranos at the Café at the
Concert Hall, Aarhus. Free.
4 pm Trumpet players Judy Hunskjær & Anders Larsen and Organist Thomas Berg-Juul –
New Year’s Concert at Fredenskirke, Rosenvangs Allé 51. Admission DDK40, buy at the
door.
Monday 24 January
4 pm to 5.30 pm introduction to bicycling for women, who learned how to bike! Meet at
Hasle Library, bibliotek, Kappelvænget 2, Hasle. Every week. Free.
7.30 pm Introworkshop to Art of Living – get free of stress at the Main Library,
Hovedbiblioteket, Room B, Møllegade 1.
7.30 pm Trombone Event by the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Classical music at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset, Aarhus. Free.
Tuesday 25 January
7.30 pm Cellist Janne Fredens and pianist Søren Rastogi, classical music. At the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, Aarhus. Free.
7.30 pm Organist Kurt Levorsen at Sct. Mark (Markus), Kirke, Skt. Markus Kirkeplads .
Free.
With the very best wishes for your weekend,
Gitte
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web:
www.au.dk/ic
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Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 4
Dear Internationals,
Yesterday the last Informal Meeting of January 2011 took place and it was also the last
time in the Faculty Club. It was reported to be very lively and enjoyable. That seems a
tradition that stays with the UIC group.
From next week the official UIC Spring programme will start first with the AU invitation to
take part in the opening of the International Centre! To this event many of you have already
signed up. It will be a special day to experience. From then on the UIC Meetings will take
place in the centre, and we will form the future there together.
The UIC Newsletter this week again brings some of what happens in the city of Aarhus.
Here the Chinese New Year celebration is a big event, which everyone should not miss. It is
the most important day for Chinese to celebrate and for us an opportunity to become
acquainted with so much of the Chinese culture, history and traditions in general. The
Danish-Chinese Friendship Association has done its utmost to make it a fantastic day for
everyone to participate in. See more details below.
And Jelske van der Hoek sent invitation for all interested in Germany’s history and the
German language to participate in a series of lectures held in the evening – and in German!
Take advantage, also just choose one, if that is what your time allows you. See details in
the attached files of the cover letter.
Now some information of general interest and at the bottom of the newsletter follows the
specific suggestions for the coming days:
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST
TO ALL WHO SIGNED UP FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING AT THE
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE TUESDAY FROM 12.30 TO 2.00 PM PLEASE BE ON TIME!
The programme starts at 12.30 noon as announced – please be punctual: 1 February from
12.30 to 2 pm all are invited to Rector Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen and International Director
Christian Thorn’s speeches and the following buffet. Also there is time to see the great
facilities. Address: Hoegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, 8000 Aarhus C
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INVITATION TO A GERMAN SERIES AT THE AU GERMAN DEPT.
From Jelske van der Hoek the full programme of a series of lectures, which takes place at
the German Dept. and in German, are open for all to join. Here is a unique opportunity to
learn about different topics from German literature, history etc. Look into the attached
files, find them on the cover letter. Free to attend, one or all of them.
THE CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IS FREE AND OPEN FOR
EVERYBODY
The Danish-Chinese Friendship Association invites to the biggest Chinese celebration in
Denmark. It takes place at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset this Sunday 30 January. On
entering the Concert Hall you will be in ‘Little China’ e.g. you find the finest cultural
activities represented for you to hear, to see, to learn about and also much to try out on
your own!
According to the Chinese calendar the Tiger year has ended and now starts the most
promising year: the rabbit year. The rabbit is wise, ambitious, smart, social, friendly and
full of optimism. Furthermore, the rabbit year all hardworking people will experience
richness and promotions.
In ‘Little China’ can enjoy different genres of music and singing with for example the
ensemble ‘Beauty and Melody’ from the Sichuan Province. Artists will be at work,
dancing, food samples handed out. There will be a ‘Children’s section’ where they can
become familiar with eating with chopsticks or learn how to count to ten in Chinese!
Fun for all the family at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, from 11 am to 5 pm, free.
THURSDAY IS AUSCHWITZ DAY
Today is a European commemoration day for the sufferings of Auschwitz during the WWII. At the
Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, there is an event tonight focusing not only on the past, but also
including wars and injustices in more recent time and still ongoing, like on the Balkan. There will
be an exhibition, talks and live music. Free.
FREE HEALTH TEST - AND NOW ALSO YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
TEST– ALL AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY A free health test and a session with a professional health ambassador available at several
of the libraries in Aarhus. Now also includes a blood pressure test or you can borrow the
equipment and do the tests at home. A complete new service at the libraries!
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The programme started Monday 10 January and runs 5 weeks. Seek inspiration or advice
to improve your health in time! More information – in Danish only - about the activities
on www.motionstilbud.dk
STILL TIME TO SUPPORT CHARITY BY GETTING A CAR WASH
Ending 2 February there is still time for you to be supportive for the charity purpose of the
Cancer Association by having your car washed either a Shell on Randersvej, Aarhus N ord
Shell on Grenåvej 150, Risskov where the campaign is running from 11 January to 2
February in support of the Cancer Association. Each car wash during this period Shell will
donate DDK20 to help the Cancer Association pursue research, counseling and more.
BUY SECOND HAND AT ‘IGEN’ THE CANCER ASSOCIATION’S SHOP
NEXT TO STORCENTER NORD – SALE IS ON
If you do not need a car wash, mentioned above, you may need some furniture, clothing,
utensils of any kind. In case turn to ‘igen’ (again = reuse) – which is just another way to
support the Cancer Association. At the same time you benefit by getting the things you
need. A 50% off sale is on at the shop ‘igen’ starting Saturday at 10 am. Address: IGEN,
Åbogade 36, 8200 Aarhus N (behind the shopping centre Storcenter Nord. Open:
weekdays 10 am to 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 27 January
7.30 pm Pastor at the Cathedral Henrik Wigh Poulsen, Ph.D. gives a talk about the Danish
writer Jacob Knudsen, in Danish only. But interesting as the presentation will include
aspects of religions, social life etc. in Denmark in those days. Place: Lystrup Kirke
(Church), Lystrup Centervej 80, 8520 Lystrup. Free. From city center 20 min.s on bus 9, 53
or 56.
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm AUSCHWITZ DAY – a day observed in all Europe. Meant to
remember what happened and to help make it not happen again! Talks, exhibitions and
live music by the Klezmer Duo at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken 1,
Aarhus C. Free.
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Friday 28 January
3 pm the OPERA LAB, which is free for families, children age 8 to 12 years. Fun with
opera, theater and singing. Takes place at the South End of the Concert Hall Foyer.
Unfortunately, it is already overbooked! I mention it even so, because it is offered
regularly. If you are interested, I encourage to go and talk with them this Friday. And
maybe already to sign up there. Part of program of den jyske opera, the Jutland Opera,
easy to google.
7.30 pm Hanne Kjærskov, clarinet and Carina Kjærsgaard Blois, flute performs at the
Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsvej 2C (next to the Concert Hall). Free.
8 pm Den jyske Harpetrio, The Jutland Harp Trio, at Constantino 2, Norringholmsvej 31
Saturday 29 January
8.30 to 2 pm Every Saturday the Farmers’ Open Market on Ingerslev Boulevard. Here you
can have almost anything of fresh produce, meat, cheese and flowers, but also crafts, like
knitwear.
Winter.Chillout.Aarhus presented by Snow Park 8000 and Culture Works.
11 am to 5 pm Day programme: ski & snowboard competition and marshellow and table
tennis and much more, free
11 pm to 05 pm Night programme: concerts. Admission DDK50
Place: Amphitheater next to the Concert Hall, Musikhuset.
1 pm Take a walk with the group ‘Fodslaw’ – a couple of hours easy walk. Meet at the
Ishuset, the Ice Cream Parlor at Risskov wood (across the street from where the bus 1 & 2
have their end station stop). Free.
Sunday 30 January
11 am to 5 pm Join the fantastic Chinese New Year celebration at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, all are invited – endless cultural activities for everybody, more details above.
11.30 to 3 pm A Toys Fair takes place. There is something for all, from collectors’ items to
sturdy pieces for the children of today! Place: Århus Firma Sport, Paludan Müllers Vej 110,
Århus N. Free.
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3 pm Song Socity Societas Pro Musica at the Piano Company Juhl-Sorensen, Skovvejen 2B.
Admission DDK100.
6 m Sunday Salsa and tango at Stakladen, the Students’ House, Ndr. Ringgade 3
Monday 31 January
4 pm to 5.30 pm Learn how to bike, for women only. Place: Hasle Library, Kappelvænget
2, Aarhus West, every week. Free.
7.30 A French talk about New French Literature by Geneviève Munck at the Main Library,
Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken 1, Aarhus C. Free
7.30 pm Trompet evening. Students from the Royal Academy of Music perform at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
Tuesday 1 January
12.30 noon to 2 pm Official Opening of the AU International Centre: Speeches and Buffet.
Also a chance to meet and to see the facilities.
Wednesday 2 January
7.30 pm The Cantori from Our Lady’s Church in Ryesgade sing in Brabrand Kirke
(Church) in Aarhus West on Engdalsvej 2. A beautiful old, white Danish village church
(now suburb of Aarhus City), close to the Brabrand Lake. Free
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A very Happy Chinese New Year to all our Chinese friends, staff members and their
families!
With the very best wishes for your weekend,
Gitte
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/ic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 5
Dear Internationals,
Yesterday 1 February the official opening of the new International Centre took place and I
quote the text from the International Centre’s webpage: ‘Inauguration of the Dale T.
Mortensen Building was a success. International Centre would like to thank everyone who participated in
the inauguration of the new Dale T. Mortensen Building on 1 February. We will post pictures and more info
here soon’.
- There was a full program all day at the International Centre. At 10 am His Highness
Crown Prince Frederik arrived and was welcomed by Rector Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen, the
new appointed AU Board chairman Michael Christiansen and International Director
Kristian Thorn. The Crown Prince he himself an AU alumni seemed pleased by being
present.
First speeches were given by Rector Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen, Nobel Laureate, Professor
Dale T. Mortensen and International Director Kristian Thorn, who each in their own way
added to a better understanding of the day’s significance. The key figure of the day, Nobel
Laureate, Professor Dale T. Mortensen said in his speech about globalization of education
and research to the other Nobel Laureate of Aarhus University, Jens Christian Skou, who
was also present at the ceremony: ‘You have a road named after you, and for the past five years
I have lived on it, so I am very honoured to have a building named after me. Now I can walk from
Jens Chr. Skou’s Road in the Nobel Park to the Dale T. Mortensen Building for a coffee’.
In his speech, the Crown Prince added many good comments free of his manuscript,
among others: - ‘I believe that Dale’s Café will become a place where you can “hygge” as we say in
Danish’.
Crown Prince Frederik then unveiled the artwork by Erik A. Frandsen, the artist was also
present. The artwork was made possible by a generous donation by the Aarhus merchant
H. Salling Foundation. Mrs. Salling, widow after the late H. Salling was also present.
IC building now named after AU 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, Professor
Dale T. Mortensen, has now been made the central reference point for all international and
PhD activities to come. The new facilities are also the new home of the IC Dormitory and
Dale’s Café where researchers and scholars can meet to socialize and to exchange
experiences. And it is the meeting point also for the University International Club.
In the afternoon everybody gathered in Dale’s Café to listen to Rector Lauritz B. HolmNielsen and the International Director Christian Thorn’s speeches and to enjoy the
following buffet and tour around in the brand new facilities in the TDM Building. The
Opening Day was a very inspiring and cheerful day, and we, who work there, are looking
forward to continuing our work with renewed energy and excitement by the many new
possibilities to be created within the walls of the Dale T Mortensen House on HøeghGuldbergs Gade 4, Bldg. 1650! And to all the guests and the rest of AU do make use of the
DTM Building – if not in other ways the Dale’s Café is inviting and with great views
toward the Vennelyst Park!
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The UIC Newsletter this week again presents upcoming seminars, courses and events at UIC
and in the city of Aarhus. Note it is time to sign up for the next SKAT.DK seminar, which takes
place 23 February.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST
RECEIVED YESTERDAY – REGISTER THURSDAY, today, BY 5 PM:
Lecture this Friday 10-12 am ”Danish working Culture” and information on JobCenter Aarhus
Project for Highly Skilled Professionals
Are you looking for some explanations on what Denmark the Danes and Danish culture and
mentality is all about?
On Friday the 4th JobCenter Aarhus invites you to a lecture this Friday from 10-12 am with Mr.
Dennis Nørmark, Anthropologist and Senior Consultant at Living Institute (see attached
invitation).
Dennis Nørmark will give a lecture on Danish (working) culture:
Project for Highly Skilled Professionals
Jobcenter Aarhus will also take the opportunity to talk to newly arrived (after to Denmark after
August 1st 2010) about JobCenter Aarhus’ Project for Highly Skilled Professionals in general just
after the lecture.
They will let you know what will happen in the project during the next 5-6 month, what events
they are planning, what they expect from the participants in the project and what they can expect
from the project and the jobconsultants.
We know that this invitation comes with a short notice but we would recommend you to come and
listen to Dennis talk about Danish Culture, he is an excellent lecturer and this will give you a
possibility to address experiences you have had and listen to other peoples experiences/challenges
when coming to live and work in Denmark.
Registration
Limited seats available.
Registration by contacting Mr Allan Nedbo (alne@aarhus.dk / +45 5157 5683) (preferably no later
than Thursday February 3rd at 5pm).
If you have classes in school (LærDansk) this Friday, let Mr Nedbo know and he will talk to your
teachers.
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE DANISH TAX SYSTEM
Wednesday 23 February from 3 pm to 5 pm the UIC and International Community invite you to a
Tax Seminar, where Tax Centre Denmark will give information targeted PhD students and staff
members and subsequently answer questions.
Place: Meeting Room 2, First Floor, Building 1421 on Fredrik Nielsens Vej (next to the Students’
House)
See more details in the attached announcement, and sign up on the webshop. Participation is on a
first come first serve basis with a maximum of 50 participants!
THE POPULATION OF AARHUS CITY GOES UP, AND HOW IS THE
ACTUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DURING THE FINANCIAL CRISIS
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Aarhus Municipality has released some statistics on these issues. The population of
Aarhus City was by October 2010 310653 citizens. Already in July 2010 Aarhus City had
43933 citizens with foreign background, a 14.3%. – The unemployment rate was in
December 2010 some 4,627 people, 3%. – In my view it is positive with all the international
inspiration we get with the citizens with foreign background! And it is surprising positive
with the low unemployment rate.
COURSE AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC – FOR STUDENTS
WITH FOREIGN BACKGROUND
The Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus aims at attracting young people with non-western
background. Therefore, a preparation course for musicians of age 18 to 30 years has been
introduced. The course, Musikkursus Global, is free and offers sessions once a week for
one year. Registration is 9 February and it is only open for 5 to 9 applicants. Contact:
Musikkonservatoriet Aarhus, The Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsvej 2C, 8000
Aarhus C. E-mail mail@musikkons.dk.
IN NEED OF A HEALTH CHECK AND ADVICE ON EXERCISE?
Libraries in Aarhus continues to host a series of lectures, exhibitions and events about
healthy life style and exercise (runs from week 2 to 6). Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen,
M.D. gives a talk on “The truth about health” on February 8th and as citizens in Aarhus you are
offered a health check and advice on how to get some physical activities started. The the
health experimentarium visits various libraries and shopping centers and well-educated
health ambassadors offer to help you.
www.aarhus.dk/aarhus/oplev-aarhus/Motionstilbud/Sundhedseksperimentarier.aspx
FREE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 6 February at 12 noon REMUS, the Youth Symphony Orchestra, gives a free
concert. The orchestra has 55 members from different Mid Jutland Regional Music Schools, and
the students are all between 12 to 20 years old. Soloist in Bruch’s violin piece is Charlotte Åstrand.
Included in the program are also pieces like Finlandia by J. Sibilius and Hungarian Dance No. 5 by
J. Brahms. The concert takes place at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.
JAZZ AT FAIRBAR
If you are up for a night of jazz in the relaxing cozy ambience at Fairbar in Nørre Allé 66 you might
want to stop by for Friday Jazz the 11 February at 4 pm or Downstreaming jazz afternoon on the 12
February at 3 pm and listen to Frank Roberts on piano and keyboard. Frank is originally from
London, he has been living in Denmark for many years and has been active on the Aarhus Jazz
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scene for around ten years - and was a member of the “hard core” group of jazz musicians, who
sustained the legendary Friday Jam Sessions at Bent J.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 03 February
Before 5 pm today: sign up for the lecture ‘Danish Working Culture’ offered by JobCenter
Aarhus Project for Highly Skilled Professionels, see more details above!
11 am to 6 pm Open House at Aarhus Tech you are invited to try one or some of the 25 vocational
trainings at 3 different locations. For example: Learn how to put snow chains on the car, visit DKs
largest hairdresser salon, taste foods from distant countries and more. At Dollerupvej 4, 8000
Århus C, Halmstadgade 6, 8200 Århus N or Hasselager Allé 2, Hasselager.
8 pm Kasper Staub Trio – Jazz at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, 8000 Aarhus C. Free.
Friday 04 February
4 pm Lang Vinter, Long Winter Jazz-jam at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, 8000 Aarhus C. Free.
Saturday 05 February
9 am Park Run – 5 km exercise in Hasle Hills. Start: at the Parking lot on Lenesvej
12 noon Just Friends and the Jazz Society’s Prize awards session at the Café at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset. Free
12 pm to 16 pm Secondhand bazar at Studenterhus Aarhus, Nordre Ringgade 3, 3 cake forms
4 pm Solo Trumpet Player Dorthe Zielke and Organist Søren Johannsen gives a concert with music
by Bach, Wagner, Dvorak, Albinoni and more at Ellevang Kirke (church), Jellebakken 42, Risskov.
Free.
Sunday 06 February
11 am Concert by students at the Aarhus Music School at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free
12 noon A concert by REMUS Mid Jutland’s Youth Symphony Orchestra Music programme:
Finlandia by Sibilius; Symphony No. 1 in C-dur by Bizet and more at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, more details above. Free.
12 noon to 3 pm Winter activities for children (families), make your own doll or a kite, DDK 25. A
kite in Denmark is a wonderful toy, so it could be a right hobby to take up! Moesgaard Museum,
more details on www.moesmus.dk
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12 noon Violinist Christina Aastrand and REMUS Region Mid Jutland’s Youth Symphony
Orchestra. Classical music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free
3 pm Guitarist Frederik Munk Larsen, classical music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.
3 pm A Theater Concert ‘King David’ for all the family members, from 3 yrs and up. Skelager
Kirke (church), Skelagervej 49, 8200 Århus N. Free.
4 pm A recitation concert takes place in Vejlby Kirke, Vejlby Church. Recitations from Robert
Schneider’s novel ‘Åbenbaringen’ The Revelation and organ music by J.S. Bach. Organised by the
Goethe-Institut Dänemark and Vejlby Church. Address: Bredkildevej 5, 8240 Risskov. Free.
6 pm Sunday salsa at the AU at the Students’ House, training and salsatek at Studenterhus Aarhus,
Nordre Ringgade 3. Fee: DDK65.
Monday 07 February
10 am to 11 am Babycafé, the first out of three sessions this spring, at Risskov Library, Risskov
Bibliotek. Physiotherapist Nanna Johansen will introduce to baby rethoric, age group 3 to 12
months. Limited number, so sign up is necessary at Risskov Library, Fortebakken 1, Risskov, tel.
8940 9605.
2 pm A Rabbit concert, a somewhat different concert for children at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset.
Free.
7.30 pm The Royal Academy of Music Aarhus and Aarhus Sinfonietta – classical music at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.
7.30 pm Solist Concert by the Royal Academy of Music Aarhus. Classical songs. At the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset. Free.
8 pm Public meeting about Aarhus as the Capital of Culture 2017 at the Main Library,
Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken. An invitation to join the discussion. Free.
Have a very nice weekend!
Best regards, Gitte
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/ic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 6
Dear Internationals,
Yesterday it was very nice to meet again – now at the new location – at the International Centre.
Here we are eager to create new traditions, while at the same time keeping the best from previous
semesters at the FC Room. We hope the new address did not cause you trouble finding your way to
the UIC meeting. In case let us know.
This week’s UIC meeting provided a lot of useful and interesting information about the services
that the International Centre can offer. Which each of us present now know how to make use of and
also help passing on to others on the AU Campus, please. The message from Head of Staff Mobility
Michael Winther as well as Head of Strategy and Partnerships Ulla Bo Gjørling was clear: do come
and see us, if you have any questions or suggestions. - This invitation includes all of us at
International Centre, we are here for you!
Today: Have you ever seen a coffee table with more than 1,000 Kilos of cakes to choose from?
Thursday from 11.30 am you can have your share at the Canteen at the University Library, Statsbiblioteket.
I guess for some of us it is enough to hear about, but for others it is an annual must! See more details below.
Tax Seminar in collaboration with International Community and Tax.DK is a unique chance to
meet the tax counselor at AU, see more details – also how to sign up – in the attached file.
Next week is a public school holiday, not a university holiday. But the paper reports that in the
region MidJutland one out of each four citizen will travel abroad. Out of these some 41% go south
to get some sun, 22 % have booked a skiing trip and 12 % prefer a city break. Maybe you are also
travelling, if so have a good time away. If not, you will soon notice that it is a special week, which
starts already this weekend with a huge variety of activities where focus is on family events at the
museums, at shopping centres, but also at sports clubs. And there are some good nature activities
for you to join. Mainly focus on free entertainment, especially places where you have a good
opportunity to meet the Danes!
If interested, look out for advertisements, or happenings everywhere. Besides, Monday is
Valentine’s Day, which is observed more intensively elsewhere in the world. But Denmark is
adapting this kind of day in its own way. Maybe mainly something for the children. Or what do
you think.
Whatever your time allows you, I hope the UIC Newsletter will help you get useful information
and give way for a more enjoyable time on AU Campus and Aarhus City in general.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE DANISH TAX SYSTEM
Wednesday 23 February from 3 pm to 5 pm the UIC and International Community invite you to a
Tax Seminar, where Tax Centre Denmark will give information targeted PhD students and staff
members and subsequently answer questions.
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Place: Meeting Room 2, First Floor, Building 1421 on Fredrik Nielsens Vej (next to the Students’
House)
See more details in the attached announcement, and sign up on the webshop. Participation is on a
first come first serve basis with a maximum of 50 participants!
The following request is on behalf of the International Community, it will serve a very good
purpose to fill in the form to help them in establishing an International School with the best
facilities for all to benefit from:
SURVEY FOR THE NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND
KINDERGARTEN IN AARHUS
International Community needs your input. A new International School for Aarhus is in the works
and to make sure that the school meets your requirements, we would like you to spend five minutes
filling out our survey here, if you have children in the age of 0-16. The plan is for the International
School to move to new facilities, to become IB certified and to have an International kindergarten.
Link to survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QWRYTPH
CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL TALENT'S ‘AFTER HOURS’ MEETING,
23 FEBRUARY
Consortium for Global Talent presents Vestas Wind Systems as the host of their upcoming
monthly ‘after Hours’ meeting, for the employees of the 15 companies of the Consortium and
Danish universities. The ‘after Hours’ meetings are intended to create forums that allow you to
build relations and socialize among other global professionals within the Consortium for Global
Talent network. For more information on the meeting and how to sign up, click here.
REMINDER: LECTURES AT FOLKEUNIVERSITETET, UNIVERSITY
EXTENSION AARHUS
It is due time to sign up for the next two lectures hosted by University Extension Aarhus,
Folkeuniversitet, they take place 14 February and 24 Februray, respectively.
Read more and sign up at International Community (where AU is a member and includes staff and
spouses. Limited seats though, so again on a first come first served basis).
Next topics: 14/02: The Danish monarchy and 24/02: Is there a recipe for export success?
CAKE EVENT AT THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, STATSBIBLIOTEKET,
CANTEEN - SOME 1,2 TON OF 70 DIFFERENT SCRUMPTIOUS CAKES
Today Thursday 10 February the canteen at the University Library, Statsbibliotket, invites
everybody to enjoy an abundancy of delicious cakes. The event begins at 11.30 am and
ends whenever there is no more cake left! It is reported that it is wise to come early, might
get crowded, or your they may run out of your favourites. - A small plate loaded with
sweet refreshment is DDK20 and lunch and dinner plates are DDK40 and 60 per plate,
respectively. Bon appetite! More information at http://www.statsbiblioteket.dk/
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“THE ROOFS OF SOPHIA” AT AARHUS CITY HALL
A photo exhibition of pictures of roof tops in Bulgaria’s capital Sophia is on show at the
city hall of Aarhus from till 17 February. Photographer Bistra Boshnakova illustrates the
history of Sophia and its old fascinating architecture. Read more on
http://www.aarhus.dk/omkommunen/nyheder/2011/1-Kvartal/Se-Sofias-tage-fraAarhus-Raadhus.aspx.
TAKE TIME OFF TO ENJOY A TOUR OF THE DEER PARK,
DYREHAVEN
This Saturday at 10 am you can join Nature Guide Bjarne Golles on a guided tour in the
deer park south of the city center. The deer park is fenced, but you actually walk into the
deer park and the nature guide can give you some good pieces of advice on how to act,
when you are in so close connection with the deers.
Meeting point is the north entrance to the Deer Park, Dyrehaven, on Ørneredevej, where
parking is possible. Bus no. 6, the tour is approximately two hours, and free.
OPEN TOWER IN AARSLEV ENGSØ – WETLANDS
Invitation to a watch the wildlife at Aarslev Wetlands this Saturday (just west of Brabrand Lake).
Nature guide Bjarne Golles will explain something about the birds, which are in the area at this
time of the year. Local ornithologists will also assist you and give you a chance to make use of
their field glasses, binoculars. Can be a very fascinating adventure, as there are a surprising large
number of different birds. Last year it was reported more than 160 kinds of birds!
Meeting place: At the watch tower on the south side of the lake. Take the path, for example from
the parking lot on Storskovvej west of Constantinsborg.
Time: 10 am to 12 noon. Free.
THE NUMBER OF SMOKERS ARE DECLINING IN AARHUS CITY
Today’s JP reports that a survey from 2006 to 2010 shows that daily smokers in Aarhus
City are reduced by 6 %, e.g. from 25 % to 19 %. With focus on families with children the
number is down from 14 % to 7 %. – This is all very positive, but still alarming that so
many do smoke. Most likely harming their own health – and/or the non-smokers.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 10 February
11.30 am The scrumptious 1,2 Ton Cake Event at the University Library Canteen, Statsbiblioteket,
see more details above.
7.30 pm Guitar Evening by students at the Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsgade 2C, next to
the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.
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Friday 11 February
10 am to 4 pm – every day of the winter holiday week ‘Astronomy activities’ for all the family at
the Steno Museum, AU Campus. Admission.
4 pm Short music worship at Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade. Free.
7.30 pm New music and Red Wine. Invitation to a special evening by the Roayl Academy of Music
at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free
3 pm to 5 pm German Sandra Breitenbach opens her Art exhibition at Sansestormerne,
Tretommervej 33, 8240 Risskov. – Sandra is part of the UIC and has taken up painting while here
in Aarhus. Free.
Saturday 12 February
9.30 am to 2 pm Cykelfanten (an elephant bicyclist!) visits Brobjergskolen, next to the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, and it will be fun for small children age 2-3 years.
For Cykelfanten loves to bike and knows that good biking routines are important for children to
observe and thereby learn. So he will be there to entertain and to instruct. – There are plenty of
activities here from 11 to 13 February, and they also seek helpers/ volunteers. Contact:
KulturRiget, Frederiks Allé 20B, 8000 Århus C, tel. 60660886.
10 am Join Nature Guide Golles on a tour of the Deer Park, south of Aarhus. More details above.
Free.
2 pm Authentic Nordic Folk Music the Herregaardstrioen (more details on
www.herregaardstrioen.dk ) and a rich coffee/tea table (plenty of cakes!) at Ellevang Kirke,
Church, Jellebakken 42 in Risskov. Fee for the coffee table.
2 pm Join singing ‘from the Blue Song Book’ – the Danish Folk High School song book. This song
event is very popular, so come early. At the Café at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free
7.30 pm Berit Sorensen, horn and Jakob Alsgaard Bahr, piano: works by Beethoven and others at
the Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsgade 2C (next to the Concert Hall, Musikhuset). Free.
Sunday 13 February
10 am Join a nature activity at the Aarslev Engsø – Aarslev Wetlands and watch and hear about the
wildlife, more details above.
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3 pm Flute Matiné at the Royal Academy of Music at Skovgaardsgade 2C (next to the Concert
Hall). Free.
4 pm Duo Danica gives a concert to celebrate the composer Jehan Alain’s centennial. Takes place in
Ravnsbjergkirken, a church, Grøfthøjparken 1, 8260 Viby J. Tickets at the door: DDK40.
Have a very nice weekend!
Best regards
Gitte
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 7
Dear Internationals,
This week White Winter is back. The strong winds actually make the days freezing. Tuesday was
till now the coldest day. Although the temperature was only a couple of Celcius below zero, it combined with the wind - gave us the 15 C below zero experience! The JP paper reported it. So no
wonder the Old Town, Den Gamle By, where I happened to be Tuesday, seemed so ice-cold!
Yesterday we tried for the first time a UIC Informal Meeting at the Dale’s Café. It was very nice to
see that so many of you joined during the Public School Holiday. And we found the sofas at the
Café quite comfortable. So it seems new traditions can easily be adapted there. Although the snow
was difficult to get through a nice group of 11 plus one child managed to get to the UIC Informal
meeting. The international company was as usual very inspiring with the following countries
represented: Australia, China, India, Iran, Israel, Moldovia, Russia and Denmark. At some point an
issue of women’s life conditions came in focus, and Svetlana Breum mentioned the Inspiration Day
for Women hosted by ‘Zonta Aarhus 1995’ - an arrangement to which anyone can sign up. More
details are to be found at the very bottom of this UIC Newsletter.
In Aarhus City plenty of activities continue to happen due to the special week, the Public
School Winter Holiday. Some of them will be mentioned in the following, others I am sure
you will come across or you might not even have time for them. But know they take place.
Whatever your time allows you, I hope it will be good for you – and that the UIC
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Newsletter will assist you in having a more enjoyable time on AU Campus and/ or in
Aarhus City in general.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE DANISH TAX SYSTEM
Wednesday 23 February from 3 pm to 5 pm the UIC and International Community invite you to a
Tax Seminar, where Tax Centre Denmark will give information targeted PhD students and staff
members in general, and subsequently answer questions. See more details on the attached file also how to sign up on the webshop . Note the meeting place: Meeting Room 2, First Floor,
Building 1421 on Fredrik Nielsens Vej (next to the Students’ House).
Insight – A NEW MAGAZINE FOR INTERNATIONALS
Aarhus Media – part of Jyllands-Posten - in collaboration with International Community
has now published the first edition of Insight a magazine in English targeted at expats and
accompanying families. The much anticipated magazine for all internationals, the Insight,
has now arrived and is on its way to subscribers. The purpose of the magazine is to
provide insight on life in Denmark in relation to daily life. The magazine will cover
various themes including education, tax and legal issues. Insight also gives tips on
upcoming events and leisure time activities. The magazine will be published quarterly.
See more on http://www.internationalcommunity.dk/news/2297/insight-now-available
NEW, FREE STUDENTS’ PAPER
will be published weekly by the local newspapers. Every week the students will get a paper
‘Studieliv’, Students’ life, and in addition the paper will have a website and a Facebook. The paper
will be available at 150 educational institutions, cafées, and libraries in Aarhus City, only in Danish
though.
LEARN CHINESE IN THE GYMNASIUM IN EGAA
China is a huge country with a fascination past and a promising future, so it seems sure that doing
business or some kind of collaboration with China is part of the future. After a successful study
trip to China Egaa Gymnasium, situated 6 KM north of Aarhus City Center, has decided to offer
Chinese, and 15 students have already signed up for this, and with still more than a month before
the last date for applications, 15 March, it will be interesting to see how many it will end up with.
At Viby J, southern suburb of Aarhus City, Chinese has already been taught for some time.
THIS WEEK ASTRONOMY AND PHYSICS ACTIVITIES AND SHOWS
AT THE STENO MUSEUM
The Steno Museum at Aarhus University hosts a number of interesting family events
during the public school break. Hop on the planet bus, learn about the solar system, or
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enjoy astronomy shows or a tour of the Ole Rømer Observatory. Every day at 11 am, 1 pm
and 3 pm exciting chemistry shows take place. Open hours from 10 am to 4 pm.
Admission for adults is DDK30, for both the museum and the Planetarium. The Steno
Museum is located on AU Campus, C.F. Møllers Allé, Building 1100. More information on
www.stenomuseet.dk
ICE SKATING WITH PENGUINS AT AARHUS INDOOR SKATING
RINK, AARHUS SKØJTEHAL
Every Saturday from 12 noon to 2 pm 10 brave penguins visit the indoor skating rink in
Aarhus to help beginners have fun on the ice. When the admission fee is paid (DDK60 for
children and DDK80 for adults including admission and skates) Aarhus Skøjtehal offers
free skating lessons on Saturdays. Skating instructors, skaters and the new plastic
penguins will give you advice and guidance on the ice. Aarhus Skøjtehal is located at
Gøteborg Allé 9, 8200 Aarhus N, bus 12, 14, and 17 stop right outside the building. For more
details go to: http://www.skojtehallen.dk/arrangementer/201003/skojt-med-pingviner
MISS A PAIR OF GLASSES?
At Anne Virdi’s home 2 February a pair of glasses have been left. They are black and grey
and the make is Foster Grant +3.00. Contact me for further information.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 17 February
5 pm to 8 pm Scouts’ Clubs has a Flea Market at Loppehuset, Lokesvej 17, Aabyhøj
7.30 Concert with Ensemble Midwest, music by Ludwig von Beethoven, Carl Nielsen and more at
Ellevang Kirke, Church, Jellebakken 42, 8240 Risskov, free.
Friday 18 February
1 pm to 2.30 pm and again 3 pm to 4.30 pm Puppet theater performs ‘De tre Bukke Bruse’ The
three Billy Goats Bruse, for children age 3 to 5 years and their parents and at a workshop help you
make your own puppet theater to bring home. At Risskov Bibliotek, Library, Fortebakken 1, 8240
Risskov. Free tickets available at the library.
3 pm to 5 pm German Sandra Breitenbach opens her Art exhibition at Sansestormerne,
Tretommervej 33, 8240 Risskov. – Sandra is part of the UIC and has taken up painting while here
in Aarhus. Free.
5 pm to 8 pm Scouts’ Clubs has a Flea Market at Lokesvej 17, Aabyhøj.
7.30 pm Piano Evening with the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
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Saturday 19 February
8.30 am to approx. 2 pm Farmers’ Open Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard, fresh produce, flowers,
meat, cheese and more.
10 am to 11.30 am and again 12 noon to 1.30 pm Puppet theater performs ‘Månesøen’, the Moon
Lake, for children 5 to 12 years old with or without their parents and at a workshop hel you make
your own puppet theater to bring home. At Risskov Bibliotek, Library, Fortebakken 1, 8240
Risskov. Free tickets available at the library.
10 am to 2 pm Scouts’ Clubs has a Flea Market at Lokesvej 17, Aabyhøj.
2 pm Grandivi Trio with vienna music, Italian operettes, evergreens with soloists at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.
Sunday 20 February
12 noon to 5 pm the Old Water Mill at Skovmøllevej 51, close to Moesgaard Museum operates and
you can buy the most fantastic flour – great for homemade breads!
2 pm Andreas Gad Trio with movie and pop music from the most recent 60 years at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.
Monday 21 February
7.30 Trumpet Evening by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
Have a very nice weekend – even if it is cold it is advisable to take at least
one long walk during the weekend – but dress well!
Best regards
Gitte
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 8
Dear Internationals,
Winter has a firm grip on Denmark. The chilly wind. The frozen ground. We all sense it. Although
we have been promised milder weather, there is not much reminding us of spring, not to mention
summer!
Nevertheless, Friday 26 February is claimed to be the first day of summer in Aarhus!
Why is so? Well, the Paradise Ice Cream – an ice cream parlor – with two separate locations are
opening the new season by calling the premier day ‘første sommerdag’ – ‘the first day of summer’
– And therefore it got to be right. The tradition means there is free ice cream from 12 noon to 4 pm
in both Nørregade as in M.P. Bruunsgade! If you get any near to there this Friday - go and have
your share. It is great, great ice cream.
Yesterday in the morning a UIC Informal Meeting again took place. A lovely group of people –
including some active young toddlers – all enjoyed the cosy Dale’s Café. The conversation went on
to much enrichment for everyone present. In fact, it is hard to break up – some took the
consequence and ordered the lunch afterwards.
The UIC Tax Denmark seminar in collaboration with International Community took place in the
afternoon. With quite a large number of participants. Many questions were solved during the
session or afterwards on a one to one basis. – Taken from the immediate comments this kind of
seminars have come to stay with us. Tax.DK sending 8 of their staff members to assist with their
competences AU staff members to become acquainted the tax forms and how to fill them in.
Taxation is complicated for Newcomers as well as for us the Danish citizens, whereas assistance is
appreciated – and at times much needed. - All in all a busy, but learning and enriching day at UIC!
Now we turn to the weekly -
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
NOTE THE INTERESTING INVITATION.
It is for everyone interested in the Danish job market and with useful information about
the Danish work culture. For more details see the attached invitation.
INVITATION
Course: General Information & Danish work culture
Date: Wednesday, 9 March 2011 - 10:00 am. until 1 pm.
VESTAS Technology R&D
Hedeager 42, 8200 Aarhus N
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Registration: Please sign-up by email no later than 1 March to info@spousecare.dk
AU contact person is: Michael Winther at the International Centre email: mw@adm.aud.k.
THE EDFU PYRAMID AND THE CULT OF THE PHARAOH IN THE
OLD KINGDOM
Asssociate Professor Hratch Papazian from Copenhagen University gives today a talk
about the Edfu Pyramid – you are welcome to join for free:
One of the central features of Egyptian kingship and ideology during the Old Kingdom
was the celebration of the royal cult. While funerary pyramids and their adjacent
structures represented posthumous memorials to pharaoh, a series of small step pyramids
dating to the early Old Kingdom (ca. 2650 B.C.) appear to function as locales for the
veneration of the living king. A team from the Tell Edfu Project of the University of
Chicago investigated one such pyramid located in South Edfu in Upper Egypt during an
intensive survey of the site in October 2010. This lecture will present the results of this
recent research and will discuss the pyramidal structure, the surrounding landscape, as
well as plans for future investigation.
Address: Museum of Ancient Art, Antikmuseet, AU Campus, Building 1414 (next to the
University Library, the book tower). It is the Museum of Ancient is a university museum
for the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Open hours: Mondays and Thursday 12 noon to 4 pm, but today special open for the
lecture.
BRANDING AARHUS CITY
Aarhus City has a strong intention of making the city known. The goal is to create growth
– some 75,000 more citizens by 2030 will require all sorts of innovative ideas!. The
municipality has hired two British consultant companies, Goosebumps and Global Cities
(http://www.givemegoosebumps.com/ and http://www.globalcities.eu/ ) to help the
process get on its way. Furthermore, the municipality has in connection with this branding
made a call to all of us to help identify what is good here, what in our opinion should
brand Aarhus City and so on. Danes or citizens of foreign origin are all asked to
participate. Turn www.ditaarhus.dk (in Danish) and give your comments/ suggestions!
SHELL SUPPORT THE CANCER SOCIETY
A couple of times it has been announced that 4 gas stations in Aarhus had a campaign
running a few weeks in support of the local cancer society. By having a car wash at the 4
gas stations Shell with each car wash donated DDK20. The campaign has ended and the
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local cancer association received DDK32,000 of the Nationwide amount which was just 1
million DDK. A reminder: Every little helps!
Repeated from last week’s UIC Newsletter:
Insight – A NEW MAGAZINE FOR INTERNATIONALS
Aarhus Media – part of Jyllands-Posten - in collaboration with International Community
has now published the first edition of Insight a magazine in English targeted at expats and
accompanying families. The much anticipated magazine for all internationals, the Insight,
has now arrived and is on its way to subscribers. The purpose of the magazine is to
provide insight on life in Denmark in relation to daily life. The magazine will cover
various themes including education, tax and legal issues. Insight also gives tips on
upcoming events and leisure time activities. The magazine will be published quarterly.
See more on http://www.internationalcommunity.dk/news/2297/insight-now-available
PHARMACIES STAY OPEN LONGER
Till now pharmacies have had very restricted open hours. From 1 April pharmacies are
allowed to stay open like all other shops. Thereby easier to buy medicine, vitamins or sun
lotion!
ICE SKATING RINK NEXT TO THE CATHEDRAL FREE TO USE
Bring your own skates or rent there. Open: Every day.
LOST A PAIR OF GLASSES?
At Anne Virdi’s home 2 February a pair of glasses have been left. They are black and grey
and the make is Foster Grant +3.00. Contact me for further information.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 24 February
5.30 Professor Hratch Papazian gives a talk about ‘The Edfu Pyramid and the cult of the pharaoh
in the Old Kingdom’ Arranged by Danish Egypt Society at the AU Museum of Antiques,
5.30 Do-it-yourself class for women at Silvan (hardware store, building materials etc.) on
Daubjergvej 18, Århus C
7.30 pm Concert with Ann-Mette Elten with trio at Århus Domkirke, the Cathedral. Tickets on
BilletNet or at the door DDK170, arranged by Rotary to support polio association.
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7.30 pm Soloists from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
7.30 pm Chamber Concert by Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
free.
Friday 25 February
10 am Book sale at Risskov Library, Risskov Bibliotek, Fortebakken 1, Risskov
1 pm to 7 pm Classic Aarhus Racing Show at the Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Århus C, buy tickets
DDK25 JP, Banegårdspladsen 11, Århus C
3 pm to 5 pm German Sandra Breitenbach opens her Art exhibition at Sansestormerne,
Tretommervej 33, 8240 Risskov. – Sandra is part of the UIC and has taken up painting while here
in Aarhus. Free.
Saturday 26 February
8.30 am to approx. 2 pm Farmers’ Open Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard, fresh produce, flowers,
meat, cheese and more.
9 am Park Run – 5 KM in recreational area ‘Hasle Hills’, meet at Parking lot on Lenesvej, Brabrand,
free.
10 am to 3 pm Gospel workshop with Rune Herholdt at Frederikskirken, Rosenvangs Allé 51,
Højbjerg. Cost: DDK50.
1 pm Join a walk for leisure, 2 hrs. Meet at Lystrup Sports Hall, Lystrup Centervej 2, Lystrup (bus
53 and 9)
10 am to 4 pm Classic Aarhus Racing Show at the Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Århus C, buy tickets
DDK25 JP, Banegårdspladsen 11, Århus C
10 am Book sale at Risskov Library, Risskov Bibliotek, Fortebakken 1, Risskov.
12 noon Introduction to the Barber from Sevilla, and some of the music at the Café at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
Sunday 27 February
10 am to 4 pm Classic Aarhus Racing Show at the Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Århus C, buy tickets
DDK25 JP, Banegårdspladsen 11, Århus C –
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2 pm Songwriters’ in the Round, a concert in the best Nashville style with promising songwriters
at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free
4 pm Danish Girlpower Percussion by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert
Hall, free
Monday 28 February
7.30 pm Trombone Evening by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
Tuesday 1 March
7.30 pm Flute Evening by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
free.
Have pleasant weekend!
Best wishes,
Gitte
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
Svetlana Breum is responsible for the following announcement and will help you register:
Inspiration Day for Women
Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Kupe, Toldbodgade 6, 8000 Aarhus C
For the second time, Members of “Zonta Aarhus 1996”, are joining together this year to organise a very
special event for women in Aarhus – Inspiration Day. There will be a wide range of activities including
exhibitions, sales, hairdressers, fashion show, and styling coach. You will have the possibility to buy
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everything from clothes, shoes, and cosmetics to delicious food. With other words: things that women love
to indulge in. Moreover, there will be presentations and lottery. And last but not least, it is a great possibility
of meeting other women and extending your network.
Money collected from the entrance tickets and the event is used to support different projects that are
involving/supporting women. This year's plans are: to support the education of nurses in Bangladesh (in
collaboration with Zonta in Dhaka) and a workshop for poor women in Cape Town: “Learn them to fish
instead of giving them one”.
Short presentation of the last year event can be seen at you
tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRJjCyWE-HA
Price for the ticket: 150 dkk. The ticket includes a wine coupon, super sandwich and a surprise gift.
NB. Tickets have to be ordered upfront (food, wine and gifts should be pre-ordered and are planned to all
participants). Therefore please decide as soon as possible and let me know. If you have any questions, feel
free to contact me -Svetlana Breum (3196-4394 mobile) or svetlana_breum@yahoo.com
See the list of participating companies in the attachment (only in Danish).
Even though promotional materials are in Danish, all Zonta Aarhus 1996 members speak very good
English -- many of them own business(s) in Denmark and outside of Denmark.
Additional information:
Zonta Aarhus 1996 (www.zopnta.dk)
PS: I will contact all those interested in participating, so that we can discuss more about it. I will need to give
tickets and collect money and not less important - make sure organisers know how many of us are
participating.
Svetlana Breum
Lerdalen 12
8270 Højbjerg
Denmark
Tel.: (45) 8627-8260
Mobil: (45) 3196-4394
Email: svetlana_breum@yahoo.com
Skype: svetafamily
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 9
Dear Internationals,
At the UIC Club Meeting yesterday an Introduction to the Sino-Danish Center (The
SDC) for Education and Research in Beijing was presented. Academic Officer Kristine
Køhler Mortensen from the Danish SDC Secretariat at AU gave us some useful
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information about this innovative international project, which requires extensive, careful
preparations to reach the goals it has set up. It is a major challenge when such a huge
project between all the Danish universities and the Danish Ministry of Technology want to
establish collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing with respect to
education and research. It is a joint project between two very different nations. Two
cultures. Also with different work cultures, not to mention the language, they are in many
ways like ‘two separate worlds’. - The overall aim of SDC is truly to promote and
strengthen collaboration between Danish and Chinese research and learning environments
for the benefit of both countries. And the SDC in Beijing should be a platform for research
collaboration within areas of high relevance to future development of both countries. So
that when the insight and abilities of the different international universities are combined
the outcome will double as well and thereby add value to both the Chinese and the Danish
societies through exchange of knowledge, technology and talent. Kristine Køhler
Mortensen explained that one aim is to bring different approach to learning and research
together. The Center will be located at GUCAS’ future Yanqihu Campus, some 60 KM
north west of Beijing. The Sino-Danish Center will be fully operational in March 2013. By
then the plan is to have 100 researchers from both countries working and living on
campus. Moreover, the Center will offer high quality master programs to 300 master
students as well as PhD training programs for 75 PhD students. - To stay informed you
can read general information on www.sinodanishcenter.dk , but also choose to sign up for
a newsletter by e-mail contact@sinodanishcenter.dk. Furthermore, a link to GUCAS’ own
website about the future Yanqihu Campus:
http://english.gu.cas.cn/ag/loc/Campus/200909/t20090929_44454.html
Part of the presentation is attached.
--- When looking around in the city, the papers and the shopping malls you will notice the
word ‘Fastelavn’. It is another word for Carnival. These days it is mainly an event for
children, a time to dress up in fancy clothes and to have fun with some peculiar Danish
games, like ‘hit-the-cat-in-the-barrel’.
Many years ago there was a real cat inside the barrel! These days fortunately replaced and by plenty of sweets. Back in the Roman period and also back to the Old Egyptian time
it was a festival to celebrate spring. Later with Christianity coming to Denmark, more than
1000 years ago, it became part of the preparation for Easter. The word ‘Fastelavn’
originally the German word ‘vastel-avent’, meaning the evening before the Lent - a more
quiet time. It became a tradition to have a lot of fun, party with great food etc. to mark the
coming of quiet, meatless days in the religious Lent period. Lent leads to the celebration of
Easter, during the week 16. More about that later.
You will see ‘Fastelavn parties’ announced at shopping malls, at Salling, at different clubs
and more, let your children dress up and participate. Or watch it and learn how Danes
celebrate this event. Also a big number of churches give open invitations to Fastelavn
services, for example Hasle Church and Risskov and Sct. John’s Church, Skt. Johannes
Kirken, next to the hospital and 2 min away from the Nobelparken, check time in the
calendar below. - Here you can meet up and participate freely.
Monday children may also come to your door dressed up, and sing a song similar to the
Halloween text ‘tricks or treat’. This is still happening on my own street in Risskov, so
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something sweet has to be available. Quickly to be shared with whoever knocks the door –
to avoid some tricks!
More weekly -
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
U DAYS AT AU
In Aarhus 135 educations invite visitors to open days from 3 to 5 March. It is a great
opportunity to meet current students, ask questions and explore the facilities if you e.g.
like to know more about the facilities at different AU departments. Go to www.udays.dk
for more information and to plan your visit. Sign up is not necessary. Free lunch and
transportation inside and outside Aarhus is available, enabling you to visit several places
during just one day as well as talking to study counselor.
Last year more than 7,000 young people visited Aarhus, so be prepared to assist them on
their way around the AU campus.
UIC Workshop on the Danish Insurance and Pension Market
Time: Wednesday 23 March 2011 from 3 pm to 5 pm
Place: Meeting Room 2, First Floor, Building 1421, Fredrik Nielsens Vej 4, 8000 Århus C
The University International Club holds a workshop on the important issues ‘the Danish
Insurance and Pension Market’ for foreign staff members and their spouses.
The programme will be in two parts, During the first a broker will give an overall
introduction to the Danish insurance market, both with respect to what is compulsory as
to what is available and furthermore, brief on pension schemes.
During the last part three different insurance companies will advise you personally on
each their company’s way of meeting your needs with respect to insurance coverage.
It is important to emphasize that Aarhus University takes no responsibility for your future interactions with any of
the insurance companies represented at the UIC workshop.
The workshop is for all international staff members, from PhD to Professor, and spouses
Sign up on webshop, due to it failure, more details follow.
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HOUSING - SEEKING A PLACE TO LIVE
It can be useful to know that 1 March this process has been made much easier. All the
cooperative housing societies, Boligforeninger, have decided to introduce a simple
procedure for their altogether 45,000 apts/units . Before one had to sign up at each
housing society and pay membership fee for being on their waiting list. In Aarhus there
are 16 housing societies, so it was a time consuming and costly business. With the new
agreement, it is now possible to sign up one place, which includes all and at the low
annual cost of DKK100. This is a great improvement and the first of its kind in DK. More
details on www.aarhusbolig.dk .
Also announced last week:
BRANDING AARHUS CITY
Aarhus City has a strong intention of making the city known. The goal is to create growth – some 75,000
more citizens by 2030 will require all sorts of innovative ideas!. The municipality has hired two British
consultant companies, Goosebumps and Global Cities (http://www.givemegoosebumps.com/ and
http://www.globalcities.eu/ ) to help the process get on its way. Furthermore, the municipality has in
connection with this branding made a call to all of us to help identify what is good here, what in our
opinion should brand Aarhus City and so on. Danes or citizens of foreign origin are all asked to
participate. Turn www.ditaarhus.dk (in Danish) and give your comments/ suggestions!
BØRNEBAZAR AT THE NRGI PARK IN AARHUS
If you are looking for savings up to 80% on clothing for your kids, the outlet bazar at the NRGi
Park at Aarhus Stadion is the place this weekend. It is all the best brands on sale! Saturday from 10
am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.The entrance fee is 50 kr. including a family magazine and
the first 100 visitors both days will be receive a goodie bag. The ‘Flying Super kids’ will stop by to
entertain you and your kids. There are 450 free parking spaces. Remember to bring cash with you.
More details on www.børnebazar.com and facebook.com/børnebazar.
CAN YOU ACCOMODATE A ‘BEACH ARTIST’ ONE WEEK?
The municipality has just announced that private homes are seeked to help the foreign
artists, who are coming to Aarhus in connection with the planned exhibition ‘Sculpture by
the Sea’. The exhibition opens 2 June and the artists need to be here approx. from 26 May
till 6 July in order to ensure their piece of art gets properly installed. If you are able to help
a Beach Artist, en strandkunstner, write exhibition coordinator Anne Mette Laursen on
aml@aros.dk .
BIKE AUCTIONS AT ØSTJYSK AUKTION APS IN EGAA
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Since late January 2011 this company has continued the business previously known as the Police
Auctions. Make an advance inspection and place your advance bid, tomorrow Friday from 12
noon to 6 pm, and also Saturday 5 March from 8 am to 9 am. The auction starts at 10 am! Address:
Østjysk Auktion Aps, Kringelled 6, 8250 Egaa. Tel: 50577866
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 03 March
2.30 pm to 4.30 pm every Thursday and Tuesday all pupils in public schools/private schools can
have support with their homework in the ‘lektiecafé’, the homeworkcafé, at Risskov Bibliotek,
library, Fortebakken, Risskov, no sign up – just show up.
7.30 pm Guitarist Petri Kumela plays classical music at the Royal Academy of Music,
Skovgaardsgade 2C, free.
Friday 04 March
10 am to 6 pm The Fair ‘Sund Livsstil’, Healthy life style, takes place in the Scandinavian Centre
next to the Concert Hall, admission DKK80, children u/14 years free.
Saturday 05 March
8 am to 9 Advance inspection and place an advance bid, the Bike Auction starts at 10 am.
10 am Bike auction at Østjysk Auktion Aps in Egaa, see more details above.
8.30 am to approx. 2 pm Farmers’ Open Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard, fresh produce, flowers,
meat, cheese and more
Can easily be combined with:
12 noon free organ concert with music by J.S. Bach, some 20 min at Sct Luke’s Church across the
street from the Farmers’ Open Market.
10 am to 5 pm Children’s Bazar, Børnebazar with 40 stalls with different at the Nrgi Park, Stadion
Allé, admission DKK50
See more details above.
10 am to 6 pm The Fair ‘Sund Livsstil’, Healthy life style, takes place in the Scandinavian Centre
next to the Concert Hall, admission DKK80, children u/14 years free.
1 pm a Knitting Club, bring your own knit-project and ask for and advice, if needed. Place: City
Museum, Bymuseet, Carl Blochs Vej 28, Århus C. Free.
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1 pm join a walk for leisure with the group, Århus Fodslaw, meet at the end station for Bus No. 6
at Åkrogs Strandvej, a couple of hours walk. Free.
3 pm For 4 and 6, and 8 hands Piano Matiné at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
4 pm take an excursion to Gl. Estrup in the town of Auning, some 35 KM north of Aarhus to
experience Choir concert in the Great Hall.
Sunday 06 March
Fastelavn’s services at many churches, to mention a few see for example:
10.30 at Skt. Johannes Kirke, church next to the Århus Sygehus, hospital 5 min away from
Nobelparken/ AU. Please come dressed up all of you, children and adults participate in the ‘hitthe-cat-in-the-barrel’! Free
2 pm at Hasle Kirke, Viborgvej 158, Hasle (short service and then fun)
3 pm at Risskov Kirke, Solbakken 2, Risskov
10 am to 4 pm Bargains at Children’s Bazar, Børnebazar with 40 stalls at the Nrgi Park, Stadion
Allé, admission dkk50. See more details above.
10 am to 6 pm The Fair ‘Sund Livsstil’, Healthy life style, takes place in the Scandinavian Centre
next to the Concert Hall, admission DKK80, children u/14 years free.
11 am to 4 pm This Sunday shopping is possible downtown and around the city!
11 am Aarhus Music School Students give concerts at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café,
free.
12 noon to 5 pm the Old Mill, Skovmøllen, close to Moesgaard Museum is in operation and you
can buy fresh flour for some great home baking. Furthermore, a walk in the Marselisborg Forest is
always good exercise!
2.30 pm the opportunity is there for you to join singing from ‘the blue songbook’. It is the wellknown Danish Folk Highschool songbook. An event which is very popular, and special to be part
of. At the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.
Monday 07 March
8 pm Rythmical Concert Café at the Concert Hall in the Rytmic Room, free.
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Tuesday 08 March
4 pm to 7 pm Introduction to BookCrossing at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket,
Møllegade 1, Aarhus C, free.
7.30 pm Organ concert at Sct. Mark’s Church, Skt. Markus Kirke, down on
Langelandsgade, music by among others Krebs and Franck, free.
7.30 The Women’s Fight Day: Church Service for Women at Møllevangskirken,
Møllevangsvangs Allé (next to the Aarhus School of Business), free.
7.30 pm Soloist concert, classical music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
8 pm Cellist Henriette Brendstrup: solo suites and gambe sonates by J.S. Bach at Our
Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, in Vestergade.
Have a nice weekend!
Best wishes,
Gitte
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web: www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 10
Dear Internationals,
Yesterday in the afternoon a special day at AU took place. Rector especially, but assisted
by the whole AU senior management, informed, explained and carried out a dialogue
with all staff, either present at the meeting in the Main Hall or connected via mail /
internet – and today’s JP Paper is filled with news from our work place : Tomorrow's
Aarhus University
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It is a promising expression: believing in a tomorrow, and you clearly sense the intention
is ‘a better tomorrow’, where everybody can and is expected to contribute! That is what
will be the continuing challenge to pursue, namely, how to find the best way in any given
situation together to be among the best – the best possible!
It serves a good purpose to put focus on Aarhus University, which is currently seeing the
most comprehensive organisational transformation in its history. Read more on the
website for the AU staff in English, where also the Report or a PowerPoint can be
downloaded, turn to http://medarbejdere.au.dk/en
And then it is time to sign up for
The UIC Workshop on The Danish Insurance and Pension Market
Wednesday 23 March from 3 pm to 5 pm the UIC hosts a workshop on the Danish
Insurance and Pension Market. The workshop has been organized to help staff and
spouses get impartial information to some of the questions, which arise on coming to a
new society. If you have lived here for some time, participation provides a unique
opportunity to become updated on newest developments on the market.
The programme offers first a broker’s general introduction to the Danish Insurance and
Pension Market, and next it will allow ample time to consult the insurance companies
present, two rank as Denmark’s largest insurance companies and the third is a small,
progressive company! More details on the attached invitation, also with respect to how
to sign up for the workshop.
It is the first time the UIC organizes this kind of workshop, so please let your colleagues
know about the opportunity to be updated on proper insurance coverage and pension
plans.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
HANDBOOK FOR ACCOMPANYING SPOUSES
Universities in Denmark invite you as an accompanying spouse or partner to take part in
their projects made in collaboration with Vestas and Spousecare.
At www.expatindenmark.com/spousecare you can download a new handbook with
practical information that will help you in the process of settling down and integrate into
your local community in Denmark In the handbook you can read about Danish Society,
Work Culture, Job Search, Own Business, Studying in DK and more.
To download the handbook and have the opportunity to participate in various courses
during 2011 you have to become a member of ExpatinDenmark, which is free of charge.
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ASH WEDNESDAY ON 9 MARCH
The Danish calendar reflects the many religious events, which bring holidays about.
Especially during the spring time. Asking people today a great many would be likely to
say that they do not take much interest in religion. But just the thought of cancelling some
of the holidays would certainly bring about an outcry!
The UIC Newsletter tries to include some explanation to the Danish official calendar.
Therefore today Ash Wednesday is in focus. This year it was yesterday - 9 March – and the
day marks the beginning of the Christian Lent. It is primarily celebrated by Catholics, but
also to some extent by Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Anglicans. The Lent
period lasts 40 days until Easter, during this period the adherents are encouraged to pray
and fast. The day has its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of
worshipper as a sign of mourning and repentance to God. The ashes used were
traditionally gathered after the palm branches or Palm Crosses from the previous year's
Palm Sunday. In Denmark, however, we use boxwood branches which symbolizes human
vanity and repentance and the ash is also a symbol of Easter.
– Not much of this is practiced in DK today, but such information will help us remember
the religious aspects of life, which also to be honest for a good number of people still are
important, although worshipped in a different way. For newcomers the information will
help to understand from what it originally stems.
Ash Wednesday the Lutheran Church offered a couple of short services, for example at
Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, Vestergade. At Our Lady’s the altarpiece was closed
– also in the Cathedral this happened – and they will not be opened before Easter time.
At the Aarhus Cathedral, there is a copy of the Altar – on a much smaller scale of course –
which you are allowed touch. Folding the wooden pieces on this copy will help you put it
together according to the main altar. In Aarhus Cathedral you find the copy by walking on
the left side all the way up behind the Altar. Very fine artwork and craftsmanship – and
interesting to look into.
CONCERT IN HASLE CHURCH
Sunday 13 March at 4pm there is a concert by organist Flemming Dreisig and flutist
Mogens Friis playing works by Händel, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach and Langlais. Tickets are DKK50
and can be purchased at the door. For more information go to www.haslekirke.dk
UPCOMING CONCERT BY THE PRISONERS’ CHOIR
Is announced a bit early as it is somewhat unique as the choir members are all inmates.
Saturday 19 March you have the great opportunity to enjoy the choir at Sct. Paul’s Church.
The inmates own choir at Vridsløselille Statsfængsel, the name of the state prison, has
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existed for 15 years. In 2004 they made a CD and now the popular choir is busily giving
concerts. Some of the choir members are releashed on parole, others have to be
accompanied by prison staff members. So it is a special event. Tickets are DKK65, and
sold at the door from 7pm. Read more about the choir at http://www.fangekoret.dk/ or
turn to www.sctpauls.dk
MARSELISBORG CASTLE COMES TO LIFE DURING EASTER
When passing by the Marselisborg Castle it seems too quiet. But mid April there will be
much life, as the Queen, Margrethe II of Denmark, has announced she will be in Aarhus to
celebrate her birthday, 16 April. It is not the due to that fact, because by then it is Easter
time, during which the Queen traditionally takes up residence in Aarhus. On Her Majesty,
Margrethe II of Denmark’s birthday all of us e.g. all who are interested, are from 11 am
invited inside the park, in front of the castle, ready to cheer the Queen, when the Royal
family appears on the verandah, and the people falls in with a nine-fold hurrah. Last time
the birthday event happened in Aarhus was in 2006 and 10,000 people gathered – and
somehow were fitted in - on the lawn very, very close to the Royal Family!
Mark the day and participate, if you enjoy such events. Or simply choose to go any of the
days the Queen is in residence to see the change of guards, which always takes place 12
noon. How you will know the Queen is in residence? Well, look high up toward the flag
pole at the very top of the Castle, if the flag flies the Queen is here and the guards will
need to be changed at noon.
MONGOLIA IS AT THE MAIN LIBRARY
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, you can visit the Mongolian tent, the jurt, and
enjoy all the exhibitions, theater, dance and filt workshop. Till 31 March at the Main
Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken, Aarhus C, free.
SATURDAY WALKS
If you’re up for some outdoor activities the rumblers’ association ‘Aarhus Fodslaw’
organizes walks on Saturdays in the area around Aarhus. Join for example the group for
about two hours Saturday 12 March, meeting in Beder at the shopping square at 1 pm! Beder is
10 KM south of Aarhus. Free to join – and an healthy, easy to meet some Danes!
KNOWING that some, who receive the UIC Newsletter are more than ready to join the
job market. While waiting and preparing for a pay job, why not offer one’s assistance at
for example the Red Cross:
VOLUNTEERING FOR THE DANISH RED CROSS IN AARHUS
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2011 is International Year of Volunteers in Europe. The overall aim of the campaign is to
focus on and develop a coherent and stronger policy on volunteering and humanitarian
work which promotes, recognizes and supports volunteering and volunteer organizations
throughout Europe.
And what a perfect opportunity for you to volunteer in your local community e.g. with the
Red Cross. Your help is needed and highly appreciated!
Help out at the Red Cross charity shop in Åbyhøj
Assisting/talking with customers, putting prize tags on clothes are some of the tasks extra
volunteers at the charity shop are needed to help with at the shop. If you are positive and
out-going, willing to work for a good cause and have some extra hours e.g. one afternoon
a week and one Saturday each month, the energetic Red Cross women in Åbyhøj would be
happy to hear from you. Email at aarhus@drk.dk or call the shop Tuesday or Thursday
between noon and 5pm at 86 12 24 60 or go to www.drk.dk
Become a visitor friend to a senior citizen
When you are part of the visitor volunteer team in Aarhus you help making someone else
happy, feeling safe and comfort to an elderly, lonely citizen, who can benefit from social
contact and a personal relation to a voluntary helper. The visitor friend usually visits a
couple of hours once a week or every other week. As voluntary senior friend you are part
of a meaningful and important social project and you’ll be working with other committed
people and offered educational courses before you join the visitor team. For more
information call 70202460 or email besoeg.aarhus@drk.dk.
GET CLOSE TO THE NEW SOCCER STARS - VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED
Next summer from 11 to 25 June part of the UEFA U21-EM 2011 takes place in Aarhus,
therefore the municipality are seeking 450 volunteers for a lot of different, who can pick
up the visitors in the airport, help reporters and photographers on stadion and much
more. For the people who sign up there will be a variety of benefits, like tickets to the
games. More information on www.stiften.dk/U21em
DEAF CHILDREN SINGING OPERA
Many of them have implantated Cochlear Implantate and are now training their skills in the play
called ‘So try listening’, in Danish ‘Så hør dog efter’. Which always must have been difficult and a
challenge when lacking the sense of hearing. The young deaf children are doing opera at
Møllevang Public School. The project is an unusual art project, and requires some very
enthusiastic students. The project is in collaboration between the Centerafdelingen at
Møllevangskolen and The Jutland Opera with funding from the State Art Foundation.
Right now the students are currently in the process of composing, choreographing and
singing with composer Kirsten Juul Seidenfaden, choreographer Iben Engberg and opera
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singer at The Jutland Opera Susanne Winter. Much preparation has to be done before the
whole project ends with a performance on 24 March for the other school students. This
concert is open to other interested parties. Registration is required, please contact Naje
Kilden at 29203872.
MAKE LAST MINUTE TABLE RESERVATION AT GREAT SAVINGS
No excuse any more. Even with a short notice – e.g. you were about to forget to celebrate
some occasion - you can now maybe better manage to make up for it. - Find a vacant table
by checking booking site, which opened Tuesday. In addition save from 15 to 30 % - off
food & wine. Turn to www.r2n.dk – and make your evening invitation!
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 10 March
7.30 pm Piano Evening by the Roayl Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
8.00 pm Solo suites and gambe sonates by J.S. Bach performed by students from the Royal
Academy of Music at Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade 21, free.
Friday 11 March
7.30 pm Piano Evening by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
9.00 pm Hymns from Nineveh – folk & pop at the Music Café, Mejlgade 53, tickets DKK80.
Saturday 12 March
10 am to 6 pm Big Swap Day. Here you can find all kinds of things. New, secondhand etc.
But you can also swap favours, like have someone mend your clothes and you offer
something in return! Go and see for yourself: Mejlgade 35, Aarhus C!
10 am to 4 pm Spring Market, Bazar, with lots of home made products, in
Christianskirken, a church, 10 min.s walk from Nobelparken. Address: Fredrikshaldgade
15, Århus N, free.
1 pm join a walk in Beder, free. See more details above.
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12 noon Open Market’s Concert, 20 min.s at Sct. Luke’s, Lukas, Church next to the Open
Farmers’ Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard, both worth a visit. Free Concert, but the market
you have to pay!
12 noon H.P. Lange Trio – Blues at the Concert House at the Café, free.
3 pm at Solo concert by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, free.
Sunday 13 March
2 pm Songs by Tom Frederiksen, Finn Olafsson and Torsten Olafsson at the Concert Hall
at the Café, free.
3 pm GALA CONCERT in honour of Trombone Professor Niels-Ole Bo Johansens’s 50th
Birthday by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
3 pm Duo HaC by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
4 pm Organist Inge Boennerup plays works by Buxtehude, Alain and Hjelmborg at
Ravnsbjergkirken, church, Grøfthøjparken 1, Viby J, free.
4 pm Concert by Organist Flemming Dreisig and flutist Mogens Friis, classical music at
Hasle Kirke, church on Viborgvej 158, Hasle, Århus V. Tickets at the door at DKK50.
Monday 14 March
7.30 pm Trumpet Evening by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
8 pm John Cage - A Theme Concert by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
With best wishes for your weekend!
Gitte
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
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Web:
www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 11
Dear Internationals,
The stork has arrived! In Denmark the arrival of our national bird, the stork is a very sure
harbinger of spring. For long we have enjoyed the spring flowers in our parks and
gardens, which is great. But when the stork leaves its warm winter nest in the south, it can
only mean the warm weather is coming our way. The first stork to be seen – as close to
Aarhus as the town of Horsens – is by ornithologists reported to be ‘Nina’ the only
surviving young stork born in Denmark in 2009. For the ornithologists Nina is easy to
detect, as she still wears the knee label, she was given when young. – The big question is
now, where will ‘Nina’ settle this year. That will be followed closely. At all times there is
strong interest in keeping up the best conditions possible for the storks to survive in
Denmark – and if possible to increase the number of storks of course. After all the storks
are believed to bring luck! – In fact also in connection with having babies. In English the
saying goes ‘babies are found under gooseberry bushes’ – we ‘believe’ the stork brings
them, a flying-in service with the babies in their strong beak!
Yesterday at the UIC Club Meeting Associate Professor Mads Rosendahl Thomsen from
AU Department of Aesthetic Studies came to tell us about Hans Christian Andersen,
Karen Blixen and other lonely canoncial authors in world literature. The lonely
canonicals are usually translated widely, read and canonized in other cultures over time.
They often represent a very different literature from the typical literature of their context
and period, in other words these authors in question are not representative in terms of
characteristics in a specific period of the history of literature. Jorge Luis Borges from
Argentina, Fernando Pessoa from Portugal, Orhan Pamuk from Turkey and Chinua
Achebe from Nigeria are all examples of foreign canonical authors, who are very different
from what their context and time represents.
Of the Danish lonely canonized writers Mads Rosendahl focused Hans Christian
Andersen (HCA) and Karen Blixen. Many of the works of the famous fairytale writer H.C.
Andersen have been translated into more than 200 languages. HCA is mainly famous for
his production of fairytales e.g. The Ugly Duckling, The little Match Girl and The little
Mermaid. Karen Blixen, with the pen name Isak Dinesen, had her debut in English and
thereby the international scene when she published the Seven Gothic Tales in 1934 and
Out of Africa in 1937.
One of Mads Rosendahl Thomsen’s points was that both Blixen and Andersen have made
literary works which are unique and different from Danish literature in general. The
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works are to some extent influenced by the culture of the author, however, they are not
representative of tendencies in national literary periods.
The use and value of lonely canonicals is essential for various reasons; it helps us to see
interesting patterns in the world literature and discuss what great universal literature is, it
provides us with a deeper understanding of what we find attractive in literature, different
mentalities and cultures and what others and our own culture consist of and how it all
influence us. Today, canonized works also carries political importance and gives
opportunity for small countries like Denmark to play a part in the overall globalized
world e.g. Andersen and Blixen have become part of a culture capital and appear like
signature authors, according to Mads Rosendahl Thomsen.
Several questions arose from the lecture and made it an extra fine morning meeting, also
to MRT himself. Afterwards I received the following links from Mads Rosendahl
Thomsen: A very short introduction to Danish literature:
http://www.um.dk/Publikationer/UM/English/FactsheetDenmark/Literature/html/chapter01.htm and
also a review of his book ‘Mapping World Literature’:
http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=131861&snturl=151144
Attached find the details about a meeting MRT invited us to join about ‘Sports and Aesthetics’ 6 May at the
Department of Sports. It will reappear the UIC Newsletter, when closer to the date.
Note: When looking into the details of the meeting, you see the Organisers are Verner Moeller and Mads
Rosendahl Thomsen. – Some UICs will remember that we once visited the Department and had Verner
Moeller give us a talk on ‘doping’ (Autumn 2008).
Next week:
There are two UIC arrangements, first an informal at 10 am at the Dale´s Café at the DTM Bldg.
1650 and from 3 pm a UIC Workshop on The Danish Insurance and Pension Market in Meeting
Room 2, Building 1421 on Fredrik Nielsens Vej, more details below.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
THE UIC WORKSHOP ON THE DANISH INSURANCE AND PENSION
MARKET
Wednesday 23 March from 3 pm to 5 pm the UIC hosts a workshop on the Danish
Insurance and Pension Market. The workshop has been organized to help staff and
spouses get impartial information to some of the questions, which arise on coming to a
new society. If you have lived here for some time, participation provides a unique
opportunity to become updated on newest developments on the market.
The program offers first a broker’s general introduction to the Danish Insurance and
Pension Market, and next it will allow ample time to consult the insurance companies
present, two rank as Denmark’s largest insurance companies and the third is a small,
progressive company!
More details on the attached invitation, also with respect to how to sign up for the
workshop.
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It is the first time the UIC organizes this kind of workshop, so please let your colleagues
know about the opportunity to be updated on proper insurance coverage and pension
plans.
ORIENTATION DAY 8 APRIL
The International Centre would like to welcome new members of staff to Aarhus University on 8
April at 2pm-8pm. The information event is for all new researchers and PhD students at Aarhus
University and their spouses. You will be provided with useful information about living in
Denmark and working at AU. The event will comprise an introduction to Aarhus University and a
buffet dinner. We look forward to welcoming new members of staff to the university and hope to
see you there. Deadline to sign up is 3 April. Sign up online here
Review the invitation to the Orientation Day here. Find more detailed information regarding
the Orientation Day here. - Contact person Anne P. Langer, International Coordinator
OPEN DOORS AT 80 ARTISTS’ STUDIOS
Official opening of the exhibition representing different Aarhus Artists is this Friday at 5 pm at the
Gallery in the Concert Hall at 5 pm and open to the public. Aabnedoere.dk (OpenDoors.dk) is a
society of some 80 artists in greater Aarhus City, who once a year invite everybody to come and
meet the individual artist in his/her studio/workshop. On the website you can in Danish find a
complete list of names and addresses, in Danish only www.aabnedoere.dk . The society has
existed since 1997. Last year each artist on an average had 100 visitors during the OpenDoors
arrangement. Visit the artists Saturday and Sunday each day from 11 am to 5 pm. Free.
ARTS & CRAFTS, KITSCH AND SECONDHAND
At Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, Aarhus C this weekend an interesting market takes place with the
above-mentioned articles and much more. 60 stalls with fantastic things. Fashion shows will take
place at 1 pm and 3 pm. There will be music and a great café with soups, tapas and more. Note all
the china, furniture and more in use at the café is also for sale! It is all announced as a trendy
market with appeal to everybody. Open: Friday 12 noon to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11
am to 5 pm. Free.
7ELEVEN SHOPS OFFER FREE ICE CREAMS THURSDAY FROM 2 PM
Limited quantities so better queue in time e.g. come early! It has become a tradition that
7eleven and Frisko Ice Cream Company collaborate to help spring underway..
This Saturday: CONCERT BY THE PRISONERS’ CHOIR
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Saturday 19 in Sct. Paul’s Church, kirke (close to the Main Railway Station). And it is a
unique choir, where all the members are inmates. The inmates own choir at Vridsløselille
Statsfængsel, the name of the state prison, has existed for 15 years and during those years
the choir have sung every Sunday in the prison church. In 2004 they made a CD and now
the popular choir is busily giving concerts. Some of the choir members are released on
parole, others have to be accompanied by prison staff members. So it is a special event.
Tickets are DKK65, and sold at the door from 7pm. Read more about the choir at
http://www.fangekoret.dk/ or turn to www.sctpauls.dk , both in Danish only.
MUSIC FOR LIFE – MUSIK FOR LIVET
Aarhus Music School has open music day Saturday from 9.45 am to 5 pm at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset. A full day with activities. There will be workshops, opportunity to meet with teachers
and students, to have a feel of an instrument or two, to listen to concerts by choirs or ensembles.
Love music do come! Or come and become fascinated by music and musicians, free all day!
Kvinfo seeks translators to larger projects, starting now and expected to be
finished early September.
Translations of Papers on Nordic Women’s Literary History is much needed e.g. from Swedish to
English or from Danish to English.
Contact person is (for spørgsmål vedrørende oversættelsesopgaverne) is: Editor Martin Lamberth,
mobil: 50763388, martin.lamberth@kvinfo.dk or with respect to work conditions contact project
manager Anette Dina Sørensen, mobil: 5076 3380, mail: anette.dina@kvinfo.dk.
INTERESTING: CONTINUOUS FOCUS ON GEN TECHNOLOGY
It has just been reported that since the 1850s the gen technology research has resulted in almost
doubling human life age. And it seems likely that further progress for some of us will lead to life
age extended to 120 years! Furthermore, it is expected people will not only that much longer, but
also be in better health. What a perspective!
GASOLINE/PETROL PRICES DROPS ONE HOUR THIS WEEK
Uno-X on 528 Grenåvej, Risskov has announced that the gasoline will drop to the price in the late
60s. Which means it will be only DKK1 per Liter. But it will only be for one hour either today
Thursday or Friday. Expect a very long queue, in case you notice it at all! – With this exception the
gasoline prices are likely to stay beyond DKK12 per Liter for the rest of 2011.
FREE MINIGOLF WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
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New Minigolf-Mecca indoor courts on Åboulevarden 52,2-4 Floor, here you can enjoy minigolf for
free the next two weeks between 2 pm and 10 pm.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 17 March
2 pm Free Ice Creams at all 7eleven shops – to celebrate spring is coming.
7.30 pm Piano Evening by the Roayl Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
7.30 pm Violin Evening by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
Friday 18 March
5 pm Official opening of the Artists’ Open Doors Arrangement, free.
7.30 pm Piano Evening – classical music by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
7.30 pm Povl Dissing + Kleive & Reiersrud – N.F.S. Grundtvig Hymns at Sct. Luke’s, Skt. Lukas,
Church next to Ingerslevs Boulevard. Tickets at the door DKK 135.
7.30 The Prince’s Band and the Royal Acdemy of Music – classical music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
Saturday 19 March
9.45 am to 5.30 pm Music for life – Open Music Day with workshops, concerts, time to
meet for all. Organiser is: Aarhus Music School at the Concert Hall, more details above,
free.
10 am and 12 noon Family Concert with the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra. Conductor
Michael Bojesen and Conferencier Sigurd Barrett at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
DKK115.
11 am to 5 pm Open Doors, aabnedoere.dk, at some 80 artists studios, more details above,
free.
12 noon Open Market’s Concert, 20 min.s at Sct. Luke’s, Lukas, Church next to the Open
Farmers’ Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard, both worth a visit. Free Concert, but at the
market you have to pay for great vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meat, flowers and much more,
the market is from 8 am to approx. 2 pm!
7.30 pm Concert with the Inmates’ Choir from Vridslløselille State Prison, rhythmical choir
songs at Sct. Paul’s Church, kirke, tickets DKK65 at the door, see details above.
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Sunday 20 March
10 am to 5 pm Bang & Olufsen PianoRAMA-Competition for young pianists at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
11 am to 5 pm Open Doors, aabnedoere.dk, at some 80 artists studios, more details above,
free.
3 pm Ensemble from Aarhus Symphony Orchestra – a Chamber Music Concert at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Tickets at DKK115.
3 pm Charlott Skadhauge, Søren Dahl Jeppesen, Christian Vuust and Klaus Nørgaard –
jazz at the Community House Sølyst, Sølystgade 30, Århus C, tickets DKK50, more details
above.
4 pm Danish bikes and German heavyweights for soorano, bratsch and piano by the Royal
Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
4 pm Violinist Sakari Tepponen and Organist Inge Beck – classical music at Sct. John’s
Church, Johannes kirke, 5 min.s walk from the Nobelparken. Free.
7.30 pm Lise Petersen feat Helge Norbakken – Hymns at Christianskirken,
Frederikshaldsgade 15, Århus N, 10 min.s walk from Nobelparken, tickets at the door
DKK50.
Monday 21 March
10 am to 5 pm Bang & Olufsen PianoRAMA – Competion for young pianists at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.
5 pm After work concert, where Organist Erik Haumann works by J.S. Bach at Risskov
Church, kirke, Solbakken 2, Risskov, free.
With best wishes for your weekend!
Gitte
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web:
www.au.dk/uic
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Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 12
Dear Internationals,
Yesterday a busy day at UIC: the Informal Meeting in the morning was again lively. A
great many pieces of information were exchanged and supportive assistance given. These
gatherings are inspiring to whoever comes around.
In the afternoon some 30 people gathered and had information about insurance coverage
and pension schemes in DK. Taken from the questions, there is a need for this kind of
workshops. – The immediate feed-backs from the broker as well as the participating
insurance companies are that they are all very interested in making it more regular.
Future workshops of this kind will of course depend much on your opinion / comments
to the Evaluation form, which will soon be mailed off.
…
The UIC Newsletter will in the following focus on some interesting information of general
interest and at the end offer some specific suggestions for things to do today and during
the weekend. In Aarhus City there are again many things happening.
- If the stormy weather continues – or the cold weather again comes our way for a couple
of days – then seek the indoor activities. But the sun stays more with us now and creates
milder climate.
Well, windy then I recommend all the Piano Competition inside the Concert Hall! Feel free
to walk in and enjoy the days, which leads up to the Finalist Concert on Saturday. For the
final concert you have to buy a ticket, all others are free. More details below. For families
the indoor gym at the Vejlby Sports Club could make a very active and fun day. Or
shopping for example this Friday night at Veri Centre in Risskov, next to Grenåvej.
– But I would also like to emphasize that fresh air is good for your body and mind. So it is
recommendable to have a walk or a run in the Risskov wood, where designated routes are
easy to find and make use of. Or you prefer a walk in the Marselisborg forests, take the
bus to the beach, 10 KM from the city centre and take some route, which can be planned to
end up at the Old Mill. The Old Mill operates from 12 noon to 5 pm, and interesting to see
and here it is worth buying some fresh flour. Which will make your home baking best
possible!
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INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
FILM SCREENING OF HARRY OG KAMMERTJENEREN
Enjoy a quality film in a professional cinema setting on the AU Campus! An introduction
to the film is given prior to the show by Niels Weisberg, lecturer at the Department of
Information and Media Studies. The screening is organized in cooperation with the
Aarhus Students’ Film Society and the Danish Film Institute & Cinematheque. After the
film you will get a snack and a drink in the lobby area. There is a small fee of DKK 35 to be
paid for the film screening.
Time: Wednesday 29 March from 6.30 pm – 9 pm
Place: Auditorium E (Room 103), Ny Munkegade, Building 1530 (Department of
Mathematical Sciences)
Price: 35 kr. in cash to be paid on entrance . Read more about the film here.
Time to sign up for
ORIENTATION DAY 8 APRIL
The International Centre would like to welcome new members of staff to Aarhus
University on 8 April at 2pm-8pm. The information event is for all new researchers and
PhD students at Aarhus University and their spouses. You will be provided with useful
information about living in Denmark and working at AU. The event will comprise an
introduction to Aarhus University and a buffet dinner. We look forward to welcoming
new members of staff to the university and hope to see you there. Deadline to sign up is 3
April. Sign up online here
Review the invitation to the Orientation Day here. Find more detailed information
regarding the Orientation Day here. - Contact person Anne P. Langer, International
Coordinator
1. CORRECTION: In last week’s UIC Newsletter on mentioning the arrival of the first
stork, I reported it as ‘our national bird’. That is not correct. Our national bird is actually
the mute swan, knopsvanen, enlarge the photo and you can see why it has this name:
2.
3.
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1st INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETION FOR YOUNG PIANISTS.
Some 40 young pianists from all over the world compete this week to become the best. All are
invited to take part at the Concert Hall.
Among the compulsory music pieces are The Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s works for piano.
Although it is an international competition, the atmosphere is very relaxed. To mention a few facts
a Serbian pianist has already won 4 competitions and now works for his fifth! Only two out of the
20 of the eldest group has not won a prize in a previous international piano competition before,
this says the young pianists are all very promising.
Due to donation from the Danish Company Bang & Olufsen this competition has been made
possible and the Royal Academy of Music’s Professor Anne Oeland has fostered the idea, and
Aarhus Symphony Orchestra will be part of the Finalist Concert Saturday. A most exciting music
event!
OBSERVE THE EARTH HOUR – SATURDAY FROM 8.30 PM
Switch off the light during Earth Hour 2011 DK! The world’s biggest climate event, expect street
lights and the like to be turned off. Thereby it could be really a dark night to observe and to
celebrate! More details on www.earthhour.org
FREE NATURFITNESS IN THE WOOD, RIIS SKOV
NaturFitness, Fitness in open air is provided for to all citizens in Aarhus City. In fact you
can do exercises there in full moon shine, if you like. But less can also do! If you prefer
training under supervision that takes place in Riis skov on Wednesday afternoons from
3.30 pm to 4.45 pm (special teams) and again from 5 pm to 6.15. More details on
www.naturfitness.dk (in Danish).
SUNDAY RACE, SØNDAGSRÆS, IN AARHUS GYM AND
TRAMPOLINE CENTRE
Claimed to be the best activity for children! Takes place every Sunday during the gym
saison (end of May) and have great fun in the Aarhus Gym and Trampoline Centre and
also many games to try and motor coordination section.
Open for all children, age 1-12 years.
1 pm to 2.30 pm: special gym for children 6 to 12 years (limit is 260 persons)
3 pm to 4.30 pm: special time for children age group 1 to 6 years (accompanied by an
adult, and limit here is 300 persons)
Prices: Child DKK35. Adult DKK35. Every person has to pay, but are also invited to join
jumping on the trampoline and more.
Note: Bring cash. Accepts no credit cards.
You can bring your lunch and eat it in the kitchen facilities on 1st floor.
See more details on: http://www.vik-gym.dk/soendagsraes.php
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Address: VIK (Vejlby Idræts Klub = Vejlby Sports Club) on Hvidkildevej 11, 8240 Risskov
FREE BØRNEDAGE – FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AT THE CONCERT
HALL, MUSIKHUSET
Take your children to the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday morning from 9 am to 11 am there are Børnekulissen, Children’s theater and
much more. Eventful, creative, and entertaining days for all children for free try costumes,
see others perform etc., age 2 to 6 years.VIK http://www.kulissen.dk/billetter/
7ELEVEN SHOPS GAVE FREE ICE CREAMS AWAY LAST THURSDAY
Last week the shops and newspaper only reported ‘limited quantities’ of ice creams would
be offered. This week’s paper announced that some 60,000 ice creams vanished during a
very short time. At some stores the amount that they had to give away were up within 15
minutes, which says something about the success this tradition is. The milder weather will
surely make us eat more ice creams in general!
TIVOLI AARHUS WILL SOON HAVE A NEW FERRIS WHEEL
A couple of years ago the previous Ferris Wheel, Pariserhjul, had to be taken down. Many
people have missed this attraction. Therefore Tivoli Friheden (Freedom) has a new one
under construction. When the new season opens 16 April the new Ferris Wheel is planned
to be ready. With its planned 25 Meter it will easily stand out in Aarhus – not least when
approaching the Tivoli. Furthermore, it should be added that it will be tallest Ferris Wheel
in DK!
If interested, it is worth looking into season tickets at Tivoli Friheden, see more on
www.friheden.dk .
OPEN BY NIGHT IN VERI SHOPPING MALL
This Friday the Shopping Mall, Veri Centre, celebrates its 43th anniversary, and claims to
be DK’s oldest shopping mall. The Mall is open from 10 am til 9 pm with lots of activities
like Outlet in the old Post Office, at 12 noon a Pastry Man, a free cake, will serve the first at
least 350 people, at 6 pm free soup for all customers and much more. At 7 pm a Fashion
Show takes place, and as the whole mall is under roof this will be comfortable rain or
shine.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 24 March
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10 am to 6 pm PianoRAMA-Competetion for young pianists at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
4.30 pm to 6 pm Author, Associate professor Tabish Khair talks about Indian literature
and history of literature at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Møllegade 1, Aarhus C,
free.
8 pm Nautical Dawn – singersong at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, free.
Friday 25 March
10 am to 9 pm Shopping Mall Veri Centre is open with plenty of offers, see more details
above.
10 am to 5 pm PianoRAMA-Competition for young pianists at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
2 pm to 8 pm Art exhibition ‘Black Note’ – art, coffee, and music in Ridehuset, Vester Allé
1, across the street from the City Hall, www.black-note.dk , Admission DKK40.
Saturday 26 March
8 am to approx. 2 pm Farmers’ Open Air Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard – enjoy the fresh
produce, meat, cheeses, crafts and much and then at
12 noon Open Market’s Concert, some 25 min.s at Sct. Luke’s Church, Skt. Lukaskirken,
across the street, and free.
8 am to 4.30 pm DGI rally for juniors, NRGI Park, Stadion Allé, DKK50
11 am to 5 pm Art exhibition ‘Black Note’ – art, coffee, and music in Ridehuset, Vester Allé
1, across the street from the City Hall, www.black-note.dk , Admission DKK40.
12 noon to 2 pm ‘Send a book’ – learn about Bookcrossing at Risskov Library, Fortebakken
1, Risskov. More details Google BookCrossing.com., it is in English.
3 pm to 6 pm PianoRAMA – Competition for young pianists at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
7.30 The Finalists’ Concert in the Bang & Olufsent PianoRAMA Competition for young
pianists at the Concert Hall, tickets DKK150.
7.30 Watch Soccer games on wide screen with Denmark / Norway EM qualification game
at the Student House Aarhus, AU on Nordre Ringgade 3, free.
8.30 pm Switch off the light during Earth Hour 2011 DK! The world’s biggest climate
event, expect street lights to be turned off. Thereby a very dark night..
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9 pm Mama’s Sadness – country/ folk at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, free.
Sunday 27 March
11 am to 5 pm Art exhibition ‘Black Note’ – art, coffee, and music in Ridehuset, Vester Allé
1, across the street from the City Hall, www.black-note.dk , Admission DKK40.
12 noon to 4 pm Watch Viking crafts demonstration at Moesgaard Museum, Moesgaard
Allé 20. Admission.
3 pm Tritonus – Choir song in Lystrup Church, kirke, Lystrup Centervej 80, take bus 9 or
53.
4 pm Join the Games Evening, bring your own or enjoy the ones already available at the
Student House Aarhus, AU on Ndr. Ringgade 3, free.
7.30 pm Modern Danish Chamber Music by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
Monday 28 March
9 am to 11 am Children’s theater and more, Børnekulissen at the Concert Hall Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, more details above, free
4 pm to 5.30 pm it introduction to e-books and reading e-books at the Main Library,
Hovedbiblioteket, Møllegade 1, Århus C, free.
7.30 pm Flute Evening by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
free.
Have a nice weekend!
Best regards, Gitte
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web:
www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 14
Dear Internationals,
Summary of yesterday’s meeting: What made the museums in Aarhus open in the first
place and what is the role of the museums today in the young innovative and knowledge
Aarhus City, these were the questions the UIC meeting put focus on yesterday. Head of
the Museum of Ancient Art, Associate Professor Vinnie Nørskov mentioned that the
museum landscape of today’s Aarhus is dominated by the three large institutions: ARoS the art museum, The Old Town and Moesgård Museum. All three museums have
collections that go back to the two earliest collections in the Aarhus, the art collection
founded in 1859 and the cultural historical collection founded in 1861. Both collections
were among the first founded in Denmark outside Copenhagen right after the
introduction of democracy and interestingly museums were a very important element in
the effort of educating the people to become democratic citizens. During the 20th century a
number of other museums grew out of the academic milieu of the city, the Natural History
Museum, the Museum of Ancient Art and Archaeology, the Steno Museum and the
Women’s Museum. The last mentioned was developed from the grass roots of the
women’s liberation movement, and it has unique concept, worth looking into. One of the
youngest museums has been the City Museum, which will have a very short life, as it is
now being integrated into The Old Town, Den Gamle By. At the present the city is
focusing on developing the application for becoming the European Cultural City in 2017,
and one of the interesting new projects is the plan of a new Science City, a new museum
formed by the Natural History Museum and Steno Museum. The new Moesgaard
construction is looked upon with interest, but also concern as it is located 10 KM south of
the city centre. Only the future can prove what will happen with the museums. – This was
a small fraction of the very informative and also entertaining talk by Vinnie Nørskov.
Some 25 people of the UIC group found it interesting – and taken from the comments also
fascinating to hear about. Besides, the socializing part was also full of life and news were
exchanged and questions asked. It seems the tradition at UIC. – The Museum of Ancient
Art is a free to enter, whenever you are close. If it rains it makes for a great break, till the
shower ends maybe. Open hours are usually: Monday and Thursdays from 12 noon to 4 pm.
With the special exhibition, which runs to 5 June, it is open Sunday through Thursday 12 noon to 4 pm, more
details on http://www.antikmuseet.au.dk , in Danish or English.
Next week’s issue is of interest to all staff members and their spouses: Wednesday the
University Director Jørgen Jørgensen will give a presentation of the AU Academic
Development Process. Last October Jørgen Jørgensen took a great interest in explaining
about the planning, and he is now very interested in updating everyone on how far the
implementation is by now – and in English, of course! The AU Reform will one way or
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the other affect the whole university and therefore of interest to all of us involved, both
employees and spouses.
Now follows first some information of general interest and then the ‘calendar’ with
specific suggestions for your weekend.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
EXTRA UIC EXCURSION – 27 APRIL 10 AM TO 12 NOON. Now added to
UIC website www.au.dk/uic :
Guided tour of the Church of Our Lady, Vor Frue Kirke, and the former Domonican
Convent- From the Viking Age to the Art of Per Kirkeby by Associate Professor Hans
Jørgen Frederiksen, Department of Aesthetic Studies, Faculties of Humanities.
Time: 10 am - aprox. 12 noon.
Place: Meet at the Main Door at Our Lady's Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade, Århus
C. Please be punctual!
‘WELCOME PACK’ FOR CITY OF AARHUS
A ‘Welcome pack city of Aarhus’ has been published by Business Region Aarhus and now
to be picked up or looked into on the website
http://www.aarhus.dk/sitecore/content/Subsites/7K/Home/Welcome.aspx . Plenty of useful information about
registration, health insurance, taxes, infrastructure, schools, student life, childcare, outdoor
activities, and more.
JOIN THE VISIT TO THE VOLUNTEERING HOUSE WITH
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Volunteering is a great way to meet people, an opportunity to make a difference, gain
experience, practise Danish, and maybe even a step towards a permanent job in
Denmark. Spouse Community has been invited to Frivillingcenter Aarhus for a meeting
on volunteering in the greater Aarhus area. We will meet at Aarhus in their new location:
Grønnegade 80, 1 floor Aarhus C. Sign up not later than Monday 11 April. More details on
http://internationalcommunity.dk/event/2645/spouse-community-%E2%80%93-volunteering
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TREASURE HUNT IN THE MARSELISBORG AND MOESGÅRD’S
FORESTS
Join a hunt in the forest looking for hidden traces from our ancestors. Nature Guides will
be at hand on the hunts. The participants will learn about and also how to look for relics
from the past using a GPS (which will be provided unless you bring your own GPS or cell
phone with GPS). The treasure hunt is off the beaten track, so wear appropriate footwear
and clothes. The activity is on 9 April from 2 pm - 4 pm and the meeting point is
Naturcenter Ørnereden (Nature Centre Eagle’s Nest, Ørneredevej 55, 8270 Højbjerg.
Nature Guides: be Henrik D.H. Müller (86273952) and Marlene Sørensen. Participation is
free and sign up is not required. Take bus 6.
BIRD WATCHING FROM THE TOWER AT WETLANDS IN ÅRSLEV
This Sunday at the wetlands in Årslev Meadow Lake, Årslev Engsø, and local
ornithologists will help you spot some of the season’s migratory birds who stop by the
lake. If you are lucky you will even see the ospreys using the area as a ‘pit stop’ on their
way to their breeding places in southern Sweden. The bird watching is from 10 am till
noon Sunday 10 April, and the meeting point is by the wooden tower at the south side,
which can be reached via the trail that runs around the lake or from the parking lot at
Storskovvej vest of Constantinsborg (just west of Brabrand Lake, Brabrand Sø).
Participation is free and sign up not required.
DANES ARE GIVING NATURE A HARD TIME – HELP STOP
LITTERING
Every Dane produces on an average seven KG of waste every day. This makes us one of
the countries in EU, which accumulates the most waste per person. Meanwhile, the
municipalities spend more and more resources on collecting garbage along the roads.
Research by the organization ‘Hold Danmark Rent’, Keep Denmark clean, shows that 60
percent of us do not mind dropping trash on the streets and roads, few stop to wonder
how long it takes for nature to break down e.g. a soda plastic bottle. It takes 4.0001.000.000 years! For gum or cigarette butts it is an estimated 5 years. Plastic bags some 1050 years, which is serious business. - The majority of Danes do believe that pollution of
that kind is wrong. Taken that there should not be a need for a change of opinion, but
rather a change in people’s behavior. Which could hopefully be achieved through
campaigns, if you ask the head of ‘Hold Danmark Rent’ Anne Holm Hansen. Exactly how
much waste we dump in nature is not known, but the municipalities assess 500 Million
DKK is spent on removing waste dropped in nature! Let us think about this issue, and try
to live by the rule what you bring out in nature you can also carry back – and deposit
correctly in the garbage pail! In the paper Professor Rane Willerslev was quoted for saying
‘we have to change mentality’ – stop being indifferent to others’ feelings. Stop being egocentered, which dropping waste is a symbol of.
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FREE CHOIR CONCERT AT THE CONCERT HALL, MUSIKHUSET
The student choir and the Vocal Ensemble from Egå Gymnasium and the choir from
Rysensteen Gymnasium in Copenhagen invite everybody to their concert at Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, Monday 11 at 5 pm. The three choirs have been working together this year
and the result is several good and recommendable concerts with the title Danish Songsfrom the traditional folk ballades to TV 2.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL RUN UNTIL 10 APRIL
This year’s theatre festival organized by Teatercentrum takes place in Randers. The main
intention is present Danish performing art for a young international audience and it is an
inspiring meeting point for international artists as well. About 110 theatres will be
represented at the festival with up to 170 different performances. If you’re interested go to
www.festival2011.dk/info_in_english.asp .
BIKE INFORMATION IN LAST WEEK’S UIC NEWSLETTER LACKED
News with the modern bikes with engines. They are not among the free city bikes now
available, but can be purchased at bike shops and centre at very fair prices. Added for the
benefit of people less keen on exercise or for some reason not capable of biking up and
down all the hills in greater Aarhus area.
FOOL’S JOKES HAPPENED 01 APRIL!
Did you hear or experience some funny jokes on the TV – or among your friends, which
you like to share. In case, they could easily be added to next week. Just mail me.
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 07 March
6.30 pm Wine tasting with Taste First Wine Shop at AU Student House, Nordre Ringgade
3, DDK60.
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7.30 pm Trumpet Concert by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset. Free.
8 pm The documentary film presenting Michael Jackson’s last show: This is it - see it tonight at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset, tickets DKK65.
Friday 08 April
3 pm Exhibition ‘Jorn and Cobra’ – runs until 18 Maj at Galleri Profilen, Grønnegade 93,
Århus C, www.galleri-profilen.dk, free.
4 pm Opera Lab for Children, age 4 to 6 at the Concert Hall, free, but sign up on
http://www.jyske-opera.dk/dk/boernunge/aktiviteter-for-familierboern/operalab-4-6-aar-84-2011.html
8 pm Solo Percussion Battle – solo works by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
9 pm Isabel Sörling Group – jazz at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, Aarhus C, free.
Saturday 09 April
8 am to approx. 2 pm Farmers’ Open Air Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard – enjoy the fresh
produce, meat, cheeses, crafts and much, open all year round and then at
12 noon Open Market’s Concert, some 25 min.s at Sct. Luke’s Church, Skt. Lukaskirken,
across the street (continue all April and then again during the autumn), and free.
12 noon The Aarhus Concert Orchestra, Aarhus Promenadeorkester, which was founded
in 1980 and today has 40 senior musicians. The music program: H.C. Lumbye, Joseph
Straus, but also Kai Normann Andersen, Leonard Bernstein and more. Takes place at the
Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free
10.30 am to 01.30 pm Fitness test and fatt content measurement at DGI-Huset,
Værkmestergade 17, Århus C, free.
11 am to 3 pm National Competition in Potato Peeling. Meet up in Bruuns Galleri, the
Shopping Mall in M.P. Bruuns Gade and peel 2 KG of potatoes. The four quickest go on to
the contest 16 April in Copenhagen. The winner there gets a trip to New York. Bring your
own peeler or borrow one and give it a try.
3 pm Saxophone Matiné by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
free.
Sunday 10 April
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10 am to 1 pm The National Golf Day – Open Day, try for free for example at Aarhus
Aadal Golf Club, Brydehøjvej 35, Harlev, some 15 KM west of Aarhus C.
10 am to 5 pm Play with digital photos – a workshop for adults and children 9 years and
up, DDK200 at Brobjergskolen, Værkstederne, 3. Floor, next to the Concert Hall and across
the street from the City Hall.
Monday 11 April
5 pm Gymnasiumkoncert, Choirs from gymnasiums in Aarhus and Copenhagen give a
joint concert at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, Danish songs, see more details above, free.
Tuesday 12 April
6.30 pm join the Aarhus Free Run – no sign up necessary – just meet up at Chr. Filtenborg
Plads, Square, where Dalgas Avenue ends up at the waterfront, Every Tuesday – and free
to enjoy!
7 pm The first play of the oratorium ‘On Wings of Hope’ – to mark the beginning of
Easter. Full of words, music and artworks at Langenæskirken (a church), 8000 Århus C –
and see more on www.langenaeskirken.dk - free.
7.30 pm Easter Concert, Påske Koncert, by Cloister Church’s Vocal ensemble (some 25
singers) from Horsens, experience the Easter’s events through the music.
In next week’s UIC Newsletter expect a lot about the Easter Break / Holiday Easter.
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web:
www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 15
Dear Internationals,
Yesterday at the UIC Meeting AU Director Jørgen Jørgensen gave a presentation of how
far the implementation of the AU Academic Development Process is by now. And most
information which was given, can be taken from the slides attached. There is no doubt that
2011 is the crucial transitional year, and that the senior management group are do their
best to ensure best possible information. And as all degree programs will be offered as
usual, the new is to have one unified university with less borders. Into this a unified
management with joint responsibility for the entire university. – Notice what will not be
changed, see the slides. The overall goals are more flexibility, cross cutting core activities
and more useful contributions to society.
If you have not signed up for the senior management’s newsletter in English that could
also help you to be updated, turn to
http://www.au.dk/en/about/uni/seniormanagement/newsletter/2011/12/ - or take the
Director up on his promise to e-mail possible questions, jj@adm.au.dk .
After Easter we take two small excursions. First to Church of Our Lady, Vor Frue Kirke. Note
the meeting place and time. If changes occur they will also appear on the UIC Website:
EXTRA UIC EXCURSION – 27 APRIL 10 AM TO 12 NOON. Now added to
UIC website www.au.dk/uic :
Guided tour of the Church of Our Lady, Vor Frue Kirke, and the former Domonican
Convent- From the Viking Age to the Art of Per Kirkeby by Associate Professor Hans
Jørgen Frederiksen, Department of Aesthetic Studies, Faculties of Humanities.
Time: 10 am - approx. 12 noon.
Place: Meet at the Main Door at Our Lady's Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade, Århus
C. Please be punctual!
Now follows first some information of general interest and then the ‘calendar’ with
specific suggestions for your weekend.
INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:
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AARHUS UNIVERSITY HOSTS EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
Right now - 13 to 15 April - Aarhus University hosts European University Association’s
(EUA) annual conference and also its 10. Anniversary.
EUA is the European association of universities, research institutions and other
organisations active in higher education and research. The conference has attracted some
500 participants, rectors, university leaders and key players in the European research and
education sector.
Friday President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister Lars
Løkke Rasmussen, Minister of Science Charlotte Sahl-Madsen and Minister for Climate
and Energy Lykke Friis visit the EUA meeting and main speakers. Later Sahl-Madsen and
Friis will accompany President Barroso to visit Vestas in Skejby and the Aarhus City Hall.
All of it will put Aarhus on the map.
The theme of the conference is talent development, under the heading Investing Today in
Talent for Tomorrow. See the Aarhus University & EUA conference brochure
BARROSO ‘LIVE’ IN PAKHUS 13
José Manuel Barroso is President of the European Commission and will be giving a talk at
Aarhus University in connection with the European University Association. His speech, as
well as the Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s speech will be streamed live to
our office (Pakhus 13, Nordhavnsgade 4, Aarhus City) on Friday 15 April from 3 pm to
4.30 pm. Business Aarhus and International Community invites you for an informal cup
of coffee and an Easter egg whilst watching. Participation is free but sign up is necessary
to mail@erhvervaarhus.dk
EASTER HOLIDAY
The week ahead is a most favoured break and Holiday, the religious Easter Holiday, and
in addition a fine spring time, hopefully! - The Lutheran (Protestant) church and the
Catholic church celebrate Easter from this Sunday, Palm Sunday ( 15 April ) through
Monday 2nd Easter Day (25 April). Mon-Tue-Wednesday are ordinary weekdays, but a lot
of Danes plan these to be included into their Easter Holiday. Shops are open and business
is as usual. But expect more life / traffic in the streets, more exhibitions - time for
gardening and also for art exhibitions, markets etc. etc.
The Christian / Religious days are Thursday, Skærtorsdag, Maundy Thursday and Friday,
Langfredag, Good Friday are quiet days. Expect most shops to be closed. Saturday is
again business as usual. But Sunday, First Easter Day, 1. Påskedag and Monday, 2. Easter
Day, 2. Påskedag - again you can expect most shops will be closed. Except for
entertainment places, garden markets and bakeries. And there will be Church
services most of the holy days, and could be interesting and good for you to attend to
understand some of our church's message about Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.
Church services are normally 10 am, can be looked up on the internet or see them posted
outside the churches.
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EASTER CONCERT – POULENC’S GLORIA AND MOZART’S REQUIEM
Several concerts will be taking place, see details below. - One is Swedish Stefan Solyom,
four Soloists, and a big choir perform Mozart’s Requiem. The audience can also enjoy
Poulenc’s beautiful Gloria with sopranos, choir and orchestra. The concerts take place
Thursday 14 April at 7.30 pm at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, and Friday 15 April at 7.30
pm at Aarhus Domkirke. Tickets for purchase at www.billetlugen.dk
CHOIR CONCERT AT SKELAGER CHURCH
Thursday 14 April Herning Boy Choir will be singing Easter hymns and selected works by
Britten, Mozart and Händel. Tickets are 50 kr. per person and available at the entrance.
The concert is at 7.30pm at Skelagervej 49, Aarhus N, more details in Danish on
www.skelagerkirke.dk
EASTER in THE OLD TOWN OF AARHUS
This coming Saturday The Old Town, Den Gamle By, in Aarhus center launches its many
interesting Easter activities e.g. treasure hunt, egg painting, new exhibitions like the
underground art chamber and so much more. The town is open every day from 10 am to
5 pm during Easter. Remember the great advantages you get when you sign up for a
membership. (There is no entrance fee for visitors below the age of 18). For more details in
Danish only go to www.dengamleby.dk.
EATING AND DRINKING AT EASTER
At Easter, Danes have many traditions of celebrations, which includes Easter Lunch. It is
similar to traditions like Christmas lunch, julefrokost. Many of you might have heard of or
tried it. According to tradition and probably also the expectations of the guests there are a
lot of things one should serve for an Easter party. For lunch gatherings the host often
serves herring, shrimps, salmon, eggs and snaps or a special Easter brew (or more), which
is often sold by the brewers before and during the holiday. Following tradition the Easter
dinner often includes lambs. Eating Lamb is said to be an ancient Christian tradition in
which the lamb was perceived as a symbol of Jesus. A lamb symbolizes the sacrifice Jesus
made, he gave his life for our sins even though he himself was innocent – you could say he
was like a sacrificial lamb. The lamb is often also associated with Spring. they on one hand
help people in Denmark to think about what have happened to the Japanese people and
on the other hand letting the Japanese know that their countrymen abroad and other
nations do sympathize with them and want to support them. - Come and help them raise a
fair amount by buying Japanese beer, sushi, artworks etc., which have been donated.
When it comes to sweets, egg-shaped chocolate and marzipan are favorites of the holiday,
especially among children who love to go on egg hunts during Easter. Other pleasure of
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the holiday is the fact that one can enjoy the beautiful flowers of the season. Easter is in the
Spring and there are a number of lovely flowers usually associated with Easter. The
flowers begin to sprout in late winter - and because Easter usually falls between the
middle of March and the middle of April you can often pick fresh Easter flowers at this
time of year. The three most common Easter flowers are Easter lilies, snowdrops and
crocuses.
BLUE MONDAYS
fall in April and May, where one can expect very young people coming to Aarhus City by
the crowds. In fact there will be thousands of teenagers, who on the Sundays will be
confirmed. It is a serious happening for the families, who go ahead and celebrate this
occasion. It means special confirmation services at the churches first, followed by big and
nice family parties. And then the Danish tradition is that the day after on the Monday the
whole group of confirmed teenagers celebrate by going to Aarhus (or other attractive
places!) Such a Monday is called Blue Monday and you will certainly notice them
downtown as the youngsters will be in groups, making and having fun! There are some
45,000 of them this year!
CHARITY EVENT TO SUPPORT JAPAN
This event was announced a couple of weeks ago, where Japanese exchange students and
International Centre invited everyone to the charity bar for Japan 1 April. they on one
hand help people in Denmark to think about what have happened to the Japanese people
and on the other hand letting the Japanese know that their countrymen abroad and other
nations do sympathize with them and want to support them. - Come and help them raise a
fair amount by buying Japanese beer, sushi, artworks etc., which have been donated. Japanese characters and plenty of Origami birds decorated the Dale T. Mortensen Building
(DTM Bldg. 1650), and some 500 to 600 people visited the bar. The collected DKK 22,000
are via Red Cross sent for the victims of the catastrophe in Japan. One of the organizers
Moemi Nagasaki gives her thank you to all who helped raise this amount, in Japanese:
Otsukaresama deshita!
SEE DENMARK’S ONLY JAPANESE GARDEN
For one and a half year the Japanese Garden, ‘Small Japan’ 10 KM north of Aarhus has
been closed. Now a new owner, Edokoi, reopens the garden Thursday 21 April. It is well
worth a visit. Lille Japan, ‘small Japan’, Randersvej 397 (right after the village, Lisbjerg).
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THE DANISH QUEEN IN RESIDENCE AT MARSELISBORG CASTLE –
THIS SATURDAY JOIN THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HER
MAJESTY’S 71 BIRTHDAY
This year is one of the few birthdays that the Danish Queen Margrethe II is leaving
Copenhagen and taking residence at Marselisborg Castle. – It is a very opportunity to get
very close to the Royal Family, because everyone is invited into the Castle Garden from 11
am – and better be early. There will the Royal Guards to watch, music and then at 12 sharp
the Royal Family comes out on the garden entrance to the castle. The queen and her family
will be very close – and surprisingly enough not much security. If you like this kind of
event, go and enjoy it. Best when the sun shines..
CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR HALF-PRICE-CLUB
At the Concert Hall it is to sign up for this club, and then receive on email whenever some
performance is reduced to half price.
NEED A DRIVER’S LICENSE
Be careful as the prices vary a lot. A young man, Mark Andersen started his own website
in order to help first himself and then also future drivers-to-be. Unfortunately, only in
Danish, but hopefully useful anyway, as many of you are taking Danish classes. The
website is: www.køreskoleportalen.dk
SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Thursday 14 March
12 noon to 6 pm Beer Festival, Ølfestival at Supermarket Salling in the city centre, more
than 50 different kinds of beer, free to taste.
2.30 Watch the Royal twins be baptized on television, more details above.
4 pm to 6 pm Julie Vestergaard Nissen – Indie at Kafé K at the Women’s Museum,
Kvindemuseet, Domkirkepladsen 5, free.
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7.30 pm Concert with Herning Boys’ Choir. Easter songs, and some by Britten, Mozart and
Händel in Skelager Kirke, church, Skelagervej 49, Aarhus N. Tickets at the door or reserve
them on skelager.sogn@km.dk
7.30 pm Chamber Music Festival with the Royal Academy of Music, classic at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
7.30 Aarhus Symphony Orchestra with soloists and choir – Poulenc’s ‘Gloria’ and Mozart’s
Requiem at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, tickets DKK235 or less.
7.30 pm Violin Evening with the Royal Academy of Music, classic at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
8 pm The Royal Academy’s Girls’ Choir – classical choir singing at Sct. Paul’s Church, Sct.
Pauls Kirke, details in Danish: http://www.djm-pigekor.dk/ - Tickets DKK50, buy at the door
from 7.30 pm.
Friday 15 April
1 pm to 7 pm Beer Festival, Ølfestival at Supermarket Salling in the city centre, more than
50 different kinds of beer, free to taste.
7 pm Chamber Music Festival with the Royal Academy of Music, classic at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
7.30 pm Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and soloists and choir – Poulenc’s ‘Gloria’ and
Mozart’s Requiem’ at Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus Domkirke, Store Torv, Big Square
DKK150 or less, tickets at the door, come early.
7.30 pm ‘All you need is love’ – Beatles - a tribute concert at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset.
Tickets DKK400 or less.
Saturday 16 April
10 am to 2 pm Brunch at the new gourmet multi food house Malling og Schmidt (the
restaurant previously situated in Jægergaardsgade now opening Saturday 16 April at
Grenåvej 127 in Risskov. Table reservation necessary on info@mallingschmidt.dk or tel.
86177088.
11 am Marselisborg Castle’s Garden, Slotshaven, opens to the public, who wants to
celebrate the Her Majesty, the Queen Margrethe II on Her Birthday. More details above.
2 pm to 10 pm Melodica Festival – singersongfestival, Løve’s Bog- og Vincafé, Book- and
Wine Café, Nørregade 32, Aarhus C, free.
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2.30 pm Tina Slet, Tine Lilholt and Knud Erik Thrane and the Music Club Kucheza in
Aabyhøj Kirke, Church, Silkeborgvej 290, free
3 pm to 2 am Tunø Festival, the Island Tunø, off the coast a little south of Aarhus, a PreAnniversary event at Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, across the street from the City Hall,
Admission DKK40.
7.30 Chamber Music Festival with the Royal Academy of Music – classic at the Concert
Hall, Musikhuset, free.
8 pm A Friend in London – Melody Grand Prix winner at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
Tickets DKK170.
Sunday 17 April
2 pm Songs and Ballads at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.
2 pm to 10 pm Melodica Festival – singersongfestival at Løves Bog- og Vincafé, Book and
Wine Café, Nørregade 32, Aarhus C, free.
3 pm Censor Talk for the Artists Easter Exhibition at Aarhus Art Building, Kunstbygning,
J.M. Mørks Gade 13, Aarhus C, admission DKK
3 pm Guitar Matiné with the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset,
free.
4 pm Easter Concert. J.S. Bach’s Cantata and the Chapentiers ‘Litanies de la Vierge with
soloists and Aarhus baroque choir at Ellevang Kirke, church, Jellebakken 42, Risskov,
tickets at the door DDK50.
4 pm Lise Petersen and her Quartet – Easter songs at Fredenskirken, Church, Rosenvangs
Allé 51, Tickets at the door DKK30.
7.30 pm Jutland’s Academic Choir, Jysk Akademisk Kor – first performance of Easter play
at Sct. Mark’s Church, Sct. Markus Kirke, free.
8 pm Concert: gambe player Siegfried Pank and more play works by J.S. Bach – classic.
Organized by the Bach Society at Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, Vestergade 21,
Aarhus C, Tickets at the door DKK100/ DKK80.
Monday 18 April
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3 pm and 7.30 Saxophone Festival with the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall,
Musikhuset, free.
5 pm After work Concert – Easter from Palm Sunday to Easter Day at Risskov Kirke,
church, Solbakken 2, Risskov, free.
Tuesday 19 April
7.30 pm Aarhus Bach Society, Aarhus Cathedral Cantori with soloists – J.S. Bach’s ‘Sct.
John’s Passion’ at the Aarhus Cathedral, buy tickets at the door DDK130.
Next week a smaller update. As you may be out of Aarhus, I better wish you a Happy
Easter!
Best wishes for the coming days!
Gitte
Venlig hilsen / Best regards
Gitte Haahr-Andersen
UIC Organiser
International Centre
Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650
DK-8000 Århus C
Web:
www.au.dk/uic
Phone: +45 3069 8483
Email: GHA@adm.au.dk
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