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Celebrate 70 Years of IES Abroad in Vienna!

IES Abroad is turning 70 and we want to celebrate with you! Join us from April 2-5, 2020 for a weekend of unforgettable activities, from exclusive tours and educational lectures to a grand Viennese ball! Alumni (and families) from all classes and Centers are welcome.

This is a weekend you don't want to miss! Space at individual events is limited, buy tickets early! Registration closes February 20, 2020.*

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Questions? Click to see our FAQs and contact info.

Schedule of Events**

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Morning:

• 10:00am - 11:30am | Lecture | Great Composers of Vienna | Metro Kinokulturhaus: Music history lecture by IES Abroad Vienna Center Director and musicologist, Dr. Morten Solvik. Suggested tour sites will be shared in advance. | $30 per person

Afternoon:

• 11:30am - 2:30pm | Private Tour | Kunsthistorisches Museum: Led by IES Abroad Vienna faculty member. (Arrive by 11:30am to allow time to purchase additional museum admission ticket on-site) | $30 per person (museum admission ticket not included in price)
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lecture | History of Opera | Metro Kinokulturhaus: Lecture by staff member and alumna, Gretl Satorius (Vienna Fall '04). Suggested tour sites will be shared in advance | $30 per person
• 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Private Tour | Kunsthistorisches Museum: Led by IES Abroad Vienna faculty member. (Arrive by 2:00pm to allow time to purchase additional museum admission ticket on-site) | $30 per person (museum admission ticket not included in price)

Evening: Dinner with your class or other alumni. Pay on-site.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Morning:

• 9:30am - 11:30am | Open House | IES Abroad Vienna Center | Palais Corbelli: Take a tour of the Center and learn about IES Abroad Vienna through the decades. Meet students and staff and view materials from your class year in the archives! Water, coffee, tea provided | Complimentary

Afternoon:

• 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Lecture | The Business of Wine in Austria From Vine to Glass | Palais Corbelli: Educational lecture and tasting at the Center with IES Abroad faculty member, Professor Manfred Winkler. | $30 per person
• 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Private Tour | Palais Liechtenstein: Educational lecture tour led by Palais Liechtenstein docent. | $30 per person
• 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Lecture | The Business of Wine in Austria From Vine to Glass | Palais Corbelli: Educational lecture and tasting at the Center with IES Abroad faculty member, Professor Manfred Winkler. | $30 per person
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Private Tour | Palais Liechtenstein: Educational lecture tour led by Palais Liechtenstein docent. | $30 per person

Evening:

Open for attendees to take advantage of one of many performing arts events in Vienna. Check websites for complete listings and tickets:
Musikverein
Staatsoper
Volksoper
Burgtheater
Konzerthaus

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Morning:

• 9:00am - 10:00am | Architecture Walking Tour | 1st District, Departs from St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) and ends at Metro Kinokulturhaus: Led by Gretl Satorius (Vienna Fall '04) | $30 per person
• 11:00am - 12:30pm | Lecture | Divided it Fell: Extreme Nationalism, Socialism, and Anti-Semitism in the First Austrian Republic, 1918-1938, Lessons for the 21st Century?, Kinokulturhaus: Lecture by Dr. Bruce Pauley (Vienna '57-'58, Recipient of the Austrian Cross of Honour for Arts and Sciences) | $30 per person

Evening:

• 7:00pm - Midnight | IES Abroad Ball at the Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) | $240 per person
  Join us in Vienna's magnificent Rathaus Ballroom for a magical evening of music, dancing, and celebration! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience a Viennese ball with your friends and family! An orchestra of IES Abroad students and alumni will lead an evening of entertainment.
• Hosted by Dr. Morten Solvik, IES Abroad Vienna Center Director and Master of Ceremonies, together with Dr. Mary Dwyer, Anniversary Weekend Host, CEO and President of IES Abroad.
  Cost: $240 per person (includes full buffet and beverages, waltz lessons, live musical and dance performances, class photos, and souvenir program)
  Attire: Black tie for gentlemen and full-length dresses for ladies encouraged
  
  Recommended tuxedo and dress rentals:

  Tux & Dress Rental Suggestions.pdf

  Tux & Dress Rental Suggestions.pdf

Sunday, April 5, 2020

• 10:00am - 12:00pm | Walking Tour of Select Trails in the Vienna Woods: Led by Robert (Bob) Juppe (Vienna Fall '80) | $30 per person
• Departures

*The costs of the program do not include flights, hotels, or travel expenses. Can provide refunds up to eight weeks before the event. Download our Return to Vienna Guide when planning your trip.
**Schedule is subject to change. Please meet at event locations, transportation is not provided.

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Did you study abroad in a year ending in 5 or 0? If so, it's your reunion year- let's celebrate together!

Let us know if you studied abroad in a year ending in 5 or 0 and we will help organize a reunion for your class during the weekend!

FAQs

What is an alumni weekend? How is this one different?

The IES Abroad Alumni team hosts weekends at select Centers around the world where alumni can reunite with their classmates, revisit their old stomping grounds, and make new memories with friends and family. In 2020, there are seven Alumni Weekends in different cities with unique activities in celebration of 70 Years of IES Abroad.

I did not study in Vienna, can I still attend?

Yes! The event is open to all those who studied abroad with IES Abroad or IES Internships.

Can I bring friends and family members?

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it! Make sure to purchase the appropriate amount of tickets and record their information.

What are my airport, transportation and hotel options?

Attendees are responsible for their own transport and accommodations. We recommend arriving at the Flughafen Vienna Airport and taking the City Airport Train (CAT) to the city center. See our Return to Vienna Guide for a list of recommended hotels, restaurants, and popular activities in Vienna.

What should I bring to the event?

Spring clothing, comfortable shoes and water bottles for walking tours, a camera, and charging converters are staples for the weekend! We recommend tuxedos and long dresses for the Ball. Click here to see ball attire rental information.

Still Have Questions?

Contact the Alumni Office at [email protected] or 312.261.5069