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January 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.

1 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 [email protected]

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/continuingprofessionaldevelopm ent/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 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

2 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.

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: [email protected]

3 UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS, WEEK 2

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 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

4 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 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)

5 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 [email protected] – 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.

6 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.

7 Place: Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, 8000 Århus C. Admission DKK40.

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

International Centre

8 Aarhus University Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650 DK-8000 Århus C

Web www.au.dk/ic : Pho +45 3069 ne: 8483 Ema [email protected]. il: dk

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:

9 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 [email protected] – and if it is easier mail me [email protected]

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

10 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.

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,

11 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 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.

12 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.

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.

13 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

14 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:

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

15 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!

16 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

17 live music by the Klezmer Duo at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken 1, Aarhus C. Free.

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

18 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.

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!

19 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

February 2011

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’.

20 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. Holm- Nielsen 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 Høegh- Guldbergs 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!

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.

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.

21 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 ([email protected] / +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 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:

22 Musikkonservatoriet Aarhus, The Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsvej 2C, 8000 Aarhus C. E-mail [email protected].

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 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.

Thursday 03 February

23 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

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.

24 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

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

26 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 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?

27 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/

“ 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-fra-Aarhus- 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

28 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.

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. 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.

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.

29 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.

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

Web www.au.dk/ui : c Pho +45 3069 ne: 8483 Ema [email protected]. il: dk

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 Newsletter will assist you in having a more enjoyable time on AU Campus and/ or in Aarhus City in general.

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

31 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 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

32 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.

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.

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. Saturday 19 February

8.30 am to approx. 2 pm Farmers’ Open Market on Ingerslevs Boulevard, fresh produce, flowers, meat, cheese and more.

33 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

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 -

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.

35 I N V I T A T I O N

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

Registration: Please sign-up by email no later than 1 March to [email protected]

AU contact person is: Michael Winther at the International Centre email: [email protected].

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

36 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 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.

37 SPECIFIC WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS

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.

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

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.

38 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 –

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

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 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 [email protected]

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

40 Lerdalen 12 8270 Højbjerg Denmark Tel.: (45) 8627-8260 Mobil: (45) 3196-4394 Email: [email protected] Skype: svetafamily

March 2011

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 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 [email protected]. Furthermore, a link to GUCAS’ own

41 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 something sweet has to be available. Quickly to be shared with whoever knocks the door – to avoid some tricks!

More weekly -

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

42 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.

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 .

43 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 [email protected] .

BIKE AUCTIONS AT ØSTJYSK AUKTION APS IN EGAA 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

Thursday 03 March

44 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.

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.

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.

45 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 ‘hit- the-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.

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 well- known 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.

Tuesday 08 March

46 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

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 –

47 and today’s JP Paper is filled with news from our work place : Tomorrow's Aarhus University 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.

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

48 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.

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

49 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 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

50 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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

GET CLOSE TO THE NEW SOCCER STARS - VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

51 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 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!

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.

52 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.

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.

53 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!

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

54 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 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

55 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.

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. 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

56 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.

7 ELEVEN 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 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.

57 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, [email protected] or with respect to work conditions contact project manager Anette Dina Sørensen, mobil: 5076 3380, mail: [email protected].

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 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.

58 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.

Sunday 20 March

59 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!

Web www.au.dk/ui : c Pho +45 3069 ne: 8483

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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!

61 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:

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).

63 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 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/

7 ELEVEN 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

64 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

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

65 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..

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

66 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.

Best regards, Gitte

Web: www.au.dk/uic Phone: +45 3069 8483 Email: [email protected]

April 2011

Yesterday at the UIC meeting we had the pleasure of meeting Professor Peder J. Pedersen from the AU Department of Economics and Management. The issue of the day was Poverty in the Danish Welfare State. To discuss poverty issues in a country like Denmark is not so obvious. And it is a quite complicated matter. For how to measure poverty and how exactly should we define the poverty line - in absolute or relative terms. Those were some of the issues presented. A comprehensive study was carried out in 1988 and formed the basics for deciding the poverty line. Among other things, it was studied who the people with high risk entry to poverty are and how long they are staying in this group. In the survey among the questions asked were a) the ability to make ends meet b) afford replacing worn-out furniture c) having friends visit once a month.. Once this information

67 is established the question is how do we go about aggregating information with so many different dimensions.

Denmark has no national poverty line, but many researchers investigate in the issues with much concern. And politicians put much focus on how to avoid long poverty periods for most possible to preserve the Danish welfare state. From all gained information a job – e.g. being able to join the job market - has long proved to be the best tool to avoid poverty. Furthermore, also the best for successful integration. Education is another policy instrument. – No wonder, the topic of this week’s meeting was highly relevant and interesting and led to a lively discussion. – The slide presentation is attached above to individual further investigation.

Now follows first some information of general interest and then the ‘calendar’ with specific suggestions for your weekend.

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 APRIL - SUPPORT THE JAPANESE PEOPLE Charity Event for Japan. The Japanese Exchange Students at Aarhus University and International Centre are hosting a charity event for Japan. The Japanese students are far away from their home country and feel by organizing this charity event they on one hand help people in Denmark to think about what have happened to the Japanese people and

68 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. Time and place: 3 pm to 8 pm at Dale T. Mortensen Bldg. 1650 on Høegh- Guldbergs Gade 4. Read more about the event here here

IN THE FOLLOWING IS SOME BIKE INFORMATION. NO WONDER AS DENMARK IS A BIKE NATION. AND IN AARHUS WE CLAIM WE HAVE 8000 GREAT WAYS TO ENJOY BIKING (8000 IS ALSO AARHUS CITY’s ZIP CODE – YOU KNOW!)

FROM 2 APRIL 450 AARHUS CITY BIKES ARE OUT – FREE TO USE An easy, cheap means of transportation for everyone to make use of. Or for your visitors to benefit from. This service has been in operation for years, and each year been improved. This year more than half of the bikes - e.g. 250 of them – come with gears and 50 new light weight aluminium bikes are introduced. The bikes are parked at 45 different ‘stations’ all around the city. All are to be found on a map on each bike. The concept is, to unlock the bike you have to enter a DKK20 coin in the slot. When returned properly at one of the ‘stations’ you get your money back! Enjoy the easy rides.

… and if you experience a flat tire or the like, a new bike shop on wheels have just been introduced, keep the phone number at all times, and quick assistance will be at hand:

BIKE WORKSHOP ON WHEELS This new service, named ‘Easy Bike’ is likely to be a ‘life saver’ for bikers experiencing an emergency. Behind the new concept, where the bike workshop comes to you, the customer, is a young man from Georgia. It means he has a van full of spare parts and his knowledge - based on his previous career as racer bicyclist, so if you need some help give him a call, see more details on www.easy-bike.dk .

FROM WINTER GRIT IS STILL LEFT ON MANY BIKE ROUTES But also on roads. The municipality is doing their best to sweep it away as quickly as possible. It is rough on the bikes and may cause an extra bike repair. Nevertheless, the municipality says the sweeping started one week ago and will estimates 3 more weeks will

69 finish the first sweeping round. It is not an easy task, as this will accumulate some 1,500 Tons of grit! - The municipality will find ways to reuse the grit.

SENDING GÆKKEBREVE, SNOWDROP PAPER CUT LETTERS WITH POEMS It is due time to send a gækkebrev, snowdrop letter, or more. This tradition is considered an original Danish PreEaster treat. The basic principle is to cut a certain, often symmetrical, pattern in a piece of paper and try to get the receiver to guess who sent the letter by writing "My name is spelled with dots" and then draw as many dots as the number of letters in your name and adding a small, simple Easter poem and/or enclose a snowdrop flower. This tradition prescribes that you have three guesses to find the sender of the letter. If you manage you receive an Easter chocolate egg. But if you cannot guess who sent it to you within three guesses, you owe him or her the chocolate treat when Easter comes around. So remember to watch out for gækkebreve and make sure to figure out who sent it to you!

BE PREPARED: FOOL’S JOKES HAPPEN 01 APRIL! Watch out, otherwise you may be put on. Made an April’s fool, en Aprilsnar. Friday 1 April it is acceptable to make someone a fool. Expect it, maybe also something false reported in the newspaper or announced on the TV News can be twisted. The April jokes from recent years, which were reported in the media can be found on the internet, under: Aprilsnar. So think twice before you believe what you hear. – A common small joke can be to say that you have a flat tire – your car or bike. Regardless, such an incident always comes inconvenient! When you rush check it out you are named ‘April’s fool’. – Hope you can come up with some interesting and kind jokes this Friday! Have fun.

CLEAN CITY – HELP COLLECT SOME TRASH Denmark’s Nature Conservatory Association invites again this year to take part in the nation wide ‘collection day’ this Sunday from 10 am to 12 noon! In Aarhus the event meet up at the parking lot next to the City Museum, Bymuseet, Carl Blochs Gade 28. If you know of any place in need of a clean-up, contact Denmark’s Nature Conservancy Association, Aarhus section on www.dn.dk/aarhus .

70 SING FROM THE DANISH FOLK HIGH SCHOOL’S BLUE SONG BOOK Interesting enough the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, continues to report that hundreds of people come by and join in the singing – it is said to be among the most popular free arrangements. There are 100 song books available, but better be early to get hold of one. The Danish Folks High Schools movement is part of the Danish heritage and well worth learning about. A starting point for this could easily be to join the singing at 12.30 noon at the Café at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. – Also a very fine way to meet some Danes.

VERDENSHOLDET - THE DANISH NATIONAL PERFORMANCE TEAM 13 May the Danish National Performance Team performs in Aarhus. The team represents the highest quality of Danish gymnastics. There are 28 young men and women on the team, and all are selected for the biannual 10 month world tour. They participate on a voluntary basis promoting gymnastics and the values of a healthy and active life style through spectacular performances and engaging workshops. All over the world the team reaches out to encourage everyone to embrace the global message of healthy living and sports for all, impacting children, students, and adults. It is quite an experience. – Time to buy tickets. Go to www.billetten.dk – also for more details about the Verdensholdet, the World Team.

SEAWEEDS FOR DINNER ? Seaweeds are an ingredient we in our part of the world have ignored in our menu. It is a pity as seaweeds are both tasty, healthy and easy to use in various dishes, at least if you ask Erik Stryhn Rasmussen. Tuesday 5 April from 7 pm to 9 pm at Risskov Bibliotek, library, Fortebakken 1, Risskov, he will introduce to how to use seaweeds – from the Aarhus Bay - in soups, salads and breads. Free tickets available, but have to be picked up. More details on: http://www.aakb.dk/biblioteker/risskov/event/tang-hverdagsmad (in Danish).

Thursday 31 March

71 7.30 pm Chamber Concert by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.

Friday 01 April

All day watch out to avoid becoming an April fool! See more details above.

9 am to 12 noon ‘Børnedage’, Kids’ days – the 2 to 6 years old at the Concert Hall. Theater, plenty of fun activities for free. Parents and Grandparents are welcome to join, free for all.

Saturday 02 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.

10 am to 4 pm Visit the Flea Market organized by Odd Fellow Order’s Humanitarian Fund Aarhus at the Varna Mansion, Ørneredevej 3, Aarhus C.

10 am to 1 pm Open workshop organized by the Børnekulturhuset, Kids’ Culture House and Filurens Teaterskole at Brobjergskolen, 3rd Floor, Valdemarsgade (across the street from the Concert Hall, free.

10 am to 5 pm Børnemessen, Children’s Fair, at Früd, Toldbodgade 6, Århus C,

12 noon Secondhand Bazar at the Student House, AU, Ndr. Ringgade 3. Free

1 pm Soloists performance presented by Simon Rosenbaum at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

Sunday 03 April

72 10 am to 12 noon Collect waste organized by Denmark’s Nature Conservancy Association. Meeting at the City Museum, Bymuseet on Carl Blochs Gade 28, Aarhus C.

10 am to 5 pm Børnemessen, Children’s Fair, at Früd, Toldbodgade 6, Århus C,

10 am to 4 pm Visit the Flea Market organized by Odd Fellow Order’s Humanitarian Fund Aarhus at the Varna Mansion, Ørneredevej 3, Aarhus C.

12 noon enjoy Sundays in Paradise, the special cinema, champagne brunch and films are offered at very reasonable prices, Øst for Paradis, East of Paradise, Paradisgade, Århus C, more details on www.paradisbio.dk

12.30 noon ‘Syng fra den Blå’ – join singing from the ’Blue Song Book’ – a popular very Danish event at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, see more details above. Free. 3 pm Chamber Concert by the Royal Academy of Music at Skovgaardsgade 2C, next to the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

3 pm The Clemson Quartet - Classical at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

6 pm Sunday-Salsa with El Palenque at the Student House Aarhus at AU, Ndr. Ringgade 3, free.

Tuesday 05 April

10 am enjoy a walk with the group ‘Fodslaw’ and Aarhus Company Sports, starting point at Moesgaard Museum, take bus 6 to the end station. Free.

10 am to 12 noon it for beginners at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Møllegade, Aarhus C, free

6.30 pm join the Aarhus Free Run – no sing 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 to 9 pm Learn to cook seaweeds for dinner at Risskov Library, more details above, free.

Best regards,

73 Gitte

74 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 the other affect the whole university and therefore of interest to all of us involved, both employees and spouses.

75 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.as px . 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

76 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 4.000- 1.000.000 years! For gum or cigarette butts it is an estimated 5 years. Plastic bags some 10- 50 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

77 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 ego- centered, which dropping waste is a symbol of.

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 Songs- from 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.

78 Thursday 07 March

6.30 pm Wine tasting with Taste First Wine Shop at AU Student House, Nordre Ringgade 3, DDK60.

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.

79 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

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.

80 In next week’s UIC Newsletter expect a lot about the Easter Break / Holiday Easter.

3333Web: www.au.dk/uic Phone: +45 3069 8483 Email: [email protected]

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, [email protected] .

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:

81 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.

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

82 of coffee and an Easter egg whilst watching. Participation is free but sign up is necessary to [email protected]

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.

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

83 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 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.

84 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).

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

85 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

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.

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 [email protected]

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.

86 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 [email protected] 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.

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 Pre- Anniversary event at Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, across the street from the City Hall, Admission DKK40.

87 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

3 pm and 7.30 Saxophone Festival with the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

88 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!

Thursday 20 April 2011

Note: First a little about spring, some about Easter repeated from last week with reduced text, then after Easter arrangements and last the calendar with specific suggestions for each day of the Easter Holiday.

It is Easter, it is Holiday and it is Spring time. The weather forecast is incredible promising and therefore we all for example have maybe no excuse for not getting outside and appreciate nature. Fresh air is good to the mind, the health in general! Maybe enjoy the meals outside, have a picnic or get started to take walks or runs in the woods. – Or take advantage of the great outdoor fitness places, in Riisskov with great views of the bay! A time to take up great passions – can also include gardening, whenever Easter is so nice and warm. Temperatures around 18-20 C can be expected! Aarhus has Riisskov to the north and Marselisborg forests to the south, any one of these are perfect for outdoor activities. Furthermore, do not forget to notice the floor of the woods, which very many places will be like a carpet of the beautiful, fragile flower by the thousands, the Anemone. - It is perfectly alright to pick a bouquet to cherish your home and remind you of the great time you spent outdoor! fitness, great views of the Aarhus Bay and flowers in addition - go for it! Also eatable is the young, light green leaves of our National tree, the Beech, make a salad or fill your sandwich. Another thing to cook with is in Riisskov you will soon be amazed by the strong smell of onions. This is Rams-Løg, Allium Ursinum, the wood garlic, which is nice and tasty. Feel free to take some, great in soups and stews, and yesterday I heard someone mention it is excellent to make pesto with. Keep in mind the coming weeks and months that Denmark has coasts all around the land. Therefore, the weather will change – especially the wind will be noticeable. Be prepared to get your share every day the sun shines, and store the good memories when the days are grey or rainy. Danes like the changes. They may not always realize this. But taken from years’ experience, it is concluded, because when it is cold Danes long for warm, sunny days. And then when the warm (hot) days come during summer, you will all too soon hear, now it is almost too much, we need the rain for the gardens, the parks etc. The advice is: take as it comes! It happens anyway, your attitude is what makes the difference. After all the weather changes also give way for a lot discussions among us all! Always safe as a topic to turn to when you need a change in some kind of not so favourable conversation.

90 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 – you can again you expect most shops to be closed. Except for entertainment places, restaurants, 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.

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. These days the lamb is most often simply associated with Spring!

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.

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).

AARHUS MUNICIPALITY WEBSITE IN ENGLISH Some 1000 pages in English will provide information about Aarhus Municipality in English for all newcomers to the city. It will be very helpful to look into before arriving and useful when living here. See details on www.aarhus.dk/english. Much of the information is taken from the Business Region Aarhus’ new English website. Look into the Business Region Aarhus, which also offer some free tickets to the museums and the like.

AFTER EASTER for your calendar:

91 After Easter we take two small excursions. First to Church of Our Lady, Vor Frue Kirke. Note the meeting place and time. Next to Marselisborg Castle Park follows on 4 May from 3 pm to 5 pm. If changes occur, they will 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!

COME ALONG TO THE FESTIVAL OF RESEARCH ON 29 APRIL The Festival of Research is celebrated by Aarhus University in the Lakeside Lecture Theatres and at venues in Emdrup, Roskilde, Årslev, Foulum, Silkeborg and Herning. Read more (in Danish only) below. [>>]

ANNUAL AU BOAT RACE 2011 Friday 29 April from noon this year's AU boat race takes place on the lake in the University Park. One of the biggest Nordic student events where 10 to 20,000 spectators again are expected to gather and cheer in support of the teams. More next week.

CAKE DAY AT THE CITY HALL From 1 pm Tuesday 26 April you can buy tickets to the Cake Day at the City Hall. Here 12 Aarhus bakers and confectioners will Tuesday 10 May donate some 7,000 cakes, all benefits go to the Children’s Cancer Association.

SPECIFIC HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS:

Wednesday 20 March

3 pm Scandinavian Saxophone Festival by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

7.30 pm Scandinavian Saxophone Festival by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Thursday 21 March – Maundy Day

92 10 am Church services – look into the specific church you want to attend, often posted outside.

10 am to 4 pm Easter Holiday activities at the DGI-Huset, admission DKK50. Address: Værk-mestergade 17, Aarhus C (next to the Shopping Centre Bruuns Galleri)

12 noon to 5 pm Visit the Old Mill, Skovmøllen, close to Moesgaard Museum, buy fresh flour - or just try on open fire to bake rolls, snobrød, fun for families, free.

1 pm Danish Operetta at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

Friday 22 April – Good Friday

10 am to 4 pm Easter Holiday activities at the DGI-Huset, admission DKK50. Address: Værkmestergade 17, Aarhus C (next to Bruuns Galleri)

10 am Church services – look into the specific church you want to attend as Easter is special, often posted outside.

14.15 pm Jeanette Mikkelsen performs with some of her songs ‘Escaping Every Day’ at the Concert Hall at the Café, free.

10 pm to 11 pm ‘Music in the Dark’ by Francois Couperins ‘Lecons de ténèbre’ Anna Maria Wierød (soprano), Estrid Molt Ipsen (mezzo) and Carsten Seyer-Hansen (organ) at Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus Domkirke, free.

Saturday 23 April

8 am to 2 pm Open Air Farmers’ Market on Ingerslev Boulevard – combine it with the 20 min.s concert 12 noon at the Sct. Luke’s Church across the street – there is also an Art Exhibition.

10.30 Tourist Church Service and guided tour of Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade, starting with coffee and rounding up with sandwich and beer/soft drink, free. If possible sign up on [email protected] eller phone 86121243.

4 pm Big Monster Truck & Stunt Show (car & motorbike show) on the parking lot at Vejlby-Risskov Gym, Vejlby Centervej (bus 11 and more). Admission.

93 Sunday 24 April – Easter Day

On Easter Day it is the Danish tradition to give Easter eggs – chocolate eggs it is!

1 pm Alex Jønsson, guitarist at the Concert Hall at the Café, free.

Monday 25 April, 2. Easter Day

From 9.30 the sports club Aarhus Fremad Atletik organizes a run 5 or 10 KM around the Egaa Engsø, wetlands, which is close to Lystrupvej, more details in Danish on www.aarhusfremad.com – take bus 9 or others, 5 KM from Nobelparken/AU. Start: Parking lot on Viengevej 7. DKK90.

1 pm Rythmic pianist Simon Eskildsen at the Concert Hall, free.

2 pm Easter Gospel by Rejoice and Young Gospel Voices at Betlehemskirken, a church, Hjarnøgade 1, Århus C, free.

Much more is happening at the Art Museum ARoS, the Aarhus Kunstbygning (Center for Contemporary Art), Moesgaard Museum, Tivoli, look into it – also all the shopping options – and especially to all of you:

Happy Easter! Best regards,Gitte

May 2011

Wednesday the excursion to Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, took place. And taken from the engaged conversation among the participants a great success. Some 33 participants (including small Dominque) found time to join. The fabulous weather made it an easy walk to get downtown by foot or by bike and during the tour also added to appreciate the cloister courtyard with some of the archway still in place much better. Associate Professor Hans Jørgen Frederiksen had limited time to guide us through no less than three different churches, parts of the previous Dominican Cloister. From outside in the street one has no idea of the existence of the cloister yard with archways still preserved, among other remnants. The UIC tour started out with the Viking Church, the crypt church, which is downstairs - under Our Lady’s Church. From around 930 AD here was a wood church, which burned down and gave way for the existing Sct. Nikolai Crypt Church, often named the Viking Church. It dates back to 1060 and is the oldest building in Scandinavia. The church room was by accident closed off and only by chance rediscovered in 1956. Since then it has been of much interest and in use on special occasions, for example for weddings. Back upstairs in Our Lady’s Church we were introduced to the Altar piece. It is a masterpiece by woodcarver Claus Berg from Odense, and made in the early 1500 century. It is well worth a study. It illustrates the Golgatha scene, the Easter message, surrounded by medieval townspeople with clothing and weapons from those days. These two churches can freely be visited daily, except when services take place. The Cloister Church and the Monks’ Room require special appointment, access is via the cloister courtyard. In the Cloister Church are some interesting and elaborate murals, depicting religious figures, but also commoners’ lives. The glass mosaic above the altar is by Per Kirkeby, and when you have seen the huge ceiling painting, 400 sq. Meter, also by Per Kirkeby in the Lakeside Theater on AU Campus (Building 1253), you get a broader and deeper understanding of the altar piece in the cloister. Both art pieces work around the same theme, death and life, no picture of God only the vivid light in the top of the picture, is the closest the artist ‘would dare to paint God’.

95 – The refreshments and social entertainment was enjoyed in the Monks’ Room and here we finished off the tour, leaving up to the individual to take a closer look into the churches, before returning to work or leisure. .. Next week another excursion is coming up. A tour of the Marselisborg Castle Park, more on www.au.dk/uic and further information in the Monday UIC Mail.

Below now follows some information of general interest, notice the Spousecare course offered for those of you who are seeking a job, takes place 11 May, but sign up before 4 May.

This Friday is full of activities on AU Campus with both the Annual AU Boat Race and the AU Festival of Research, see details below.

THE ANNUAL AU BOAT RACE Do not miss the annual Aarhus University Boat Race, which takes place this Friday 29 April from noon on the lake in the University Park. One of the biggest Nordic student events where about 15,000 spectators again are expected to gather and to cheer in support of the teams. The contest is about winning the Golden Cymbals, De gyldne Laurbær! The AU Boat Race started in the 90ies as a race between the medicine students and the dentist students. Today, teams represent the major part of the AU schools and the competition is not alone in the water, but also depends on, which team puts on the greatest presentation show. Overall, the boat race is a spectacular show, which is recommended to go and see. The Race starts 2 pm, but preparations will be underway long before this. And come early to get a seat with a comfortable view of the race. You could consider bringing your lunch and a blanket and enjoy the show!

THE FESTIVAL OF RESEARCH AT AU – FOCUS ON LOVE AND RESEARCH How can a seal show affection? Where are our better halves? And what happens in our brain when we are totally beside ourselves of infatuation? Those are some of the topics at this year's Research Day at which love as a theme is considered from all possible angles, from philosophical reflection on morality to theoretical estimates of the social and economic consequences of our love life and to laws that determine attraction and pairing. The Festival of Research at Aarhus University is on 29 April and the event takes place at the Lakeside Lecture Theatres on campus. Experience the speed lectures, workshops,

96 experiments and exhibitions about love in all its forms. It's free to join and everyone is welcome, so bring family and friends on 29 April at 1pm to 6pm and enjoy the exciting presentation of today’s research and the cozy café like ambience. Read more on follow the link to read more (in Danish only) [>>]

Wednesday 11 May two events take place, first from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm a course about job search, see below and from 2 pm to 4 pm an Informal Meeting in Dale’s Café

I N V I T A T I O N Course: Job Search & Starting Your Own Business Date: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 - 10:30 am. until 1.30 pm. It is hard work looking for a job, and especially in a new country. Therefore we are happy to invite you to a workshop with focus on job search in Denmark. For those of you who dream of starting your own business, the course will give you a short introduction. The course will take place at: International Centre, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, Bldg 1650, 8000 Aarhus C – Meeting Room 2. After the course we will serve a light lunch. Details and registration. Contact person: Lotte Skovborg, tel. 8942 .. [email protected]

After the Job Course there will be INFORMAL MEETING IN THE DALE’S CAFÉ – from 2 pm to 4 pm – open for everybody!

LABOUR DAY 01 MAY 2011 The International Labour Day is this Sunday. Again, this year the day is celebrated especially by socialists and mainly in the major cities. These days it means a nice opportunity to meet with friends and family and enjoy each other. Sunday at 12 noon speeches, songs, demonstrations and other events will take place at Rådhuspladsen, the City Hall Square, downtown and continues at Tangkrogen (where Dalgas Avenue ends) at 2pm.

SOME OF THE UPCOMING CONCERTS:

97 Torvedagskoncert, Open Market Concert, 30 April in Skt. Lukas Kirke, Sct. Luke’s Church on Marselisborg Boulevard. Every Saturday during the months March, April, October and November there are Market Day Concerts at the church. The concerts begin at noon and lasts approx. 25 minutes. The audience will experience a wide range of classical music, ranging from the Renaissance to the present century. This coming Saturday is the last concert of this kind in the Spring period. There is free admission and everyone is welcome. www.sktlukaskirke.dk

Vor Frue kirke 1 May Enjoy a choir performance at Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, which we just had a guided tour of. Sunday the Academic Choir, Akademisk Kor Aarhus, sing songs by Bo Holten, Mäntyjärvi, Rautavarre and Francis Poulene at 8 pm in Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke. Tickets at the door, DKK50. See details on www.aarhusvorfrue.dk

Aarhus Concert Hall, Musikhus Aarhus 1 May Aarhus Post Orchestra hosts a concert in the Lille Sal of the Musikhuset, the Concert Hall, to welcome Spring time. The conductor is Jeppe Uggerhøj and the soloist is saxophonist Line Skøtt Møbjer. It’s Sunday at 4pm and entrance is free. www.musikhusetaarhus.dk

Aarhus Domkirke 4 May It is a tradition this time of the year to invite talented organ students from The Royal Academy of Music to present their exam program including, Wednesday 4 May there will be music by Max Reger and more. Starts at 5pm, 1 hr. www.aarhus-domkirke.dk, free.

Spring Concert in Sankt Lukas Church May 4th Every year on 4 May at 7.30 pm spring concert in the church crypt has become a tradition. On the program is Danish poetry and music. Sankt Lukas Kirke, St. Luke's Church, choir and soloist Lars Thodberg Bertelsen perform and John Wedell Horsner directs. Free. www.sktlukaskirke.dk

66 YEARS AGO DENMARK REGAINED FREEDOM 4 May is still a day to commemorate. In the evening 4 May 1945 the freedom message was transmitted by BBC in London. Spontaneously, people lit candles to show in the dark. A strong symbol to lift the dark curtains and let the candles be seen! Now we in Denmark have been privileged to live in peace for decades, which is worth to stop up and appreciate. For we know well that it is not something that can be taken for granted everywhere in the world! Lit candles in the windows can still be seen – and maybe we together should take up the tradition and make Aarhus City brighter!

98 UP FOR A GOOD HIKE THIS WEEKEND? Experience the budding beech and the beautiful anemones. Everybody is invited to join 16 KM long nature hike this coming Saturday departing together by bus 112 from Aarhus Bus terminal at 9.10 am. The participants will take the bus (number 115) back after the hike at 15.28 or 16.28 with the hike leaders Jan Peder Hansen 86282643 and Henrik Smith- Hansen 50540348.

BIKE AUCTIONS ALSO THIS SATURDAY Since January 2011 the company Østjysk Auction APS has continued the business previously known as the Police Auctions. The next auction will be held on 30 April 2011 at 11am. The doors are open from 10 am. Bikes, furniture, jewelry, furniture etc. will be at the auction. Note: you can only pay with credit card (Dankort) and cash. More details in Danish on www.hittegodsauktion.dk Address: Østjysk Auktion Aps, Kringelled 6, 8250 Egaa. Tel: 50577866, road instructions on the website, in Danish ‘kørselsvejledning’.. Bus number 100 and 120 should take you there from the bus terminal downtown.

SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS: Thursday 28 April

7.30 Piano Evening by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

8 pm Anders Borbye plays his guitar at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, Aarhus C, free.

10 pm Late Night Contemporary: Aarhus Sinfonietta – Classical at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, Tickets DKK80.

Friday 29 April

1 pm to 6 pm AU Festival of Research on AU Campus, see details above (or on AU website).

99 2 pm to 5 pm Annual AU Boat Race, see details above (or on AU website)

5 pm to 8 pm ‘You are making: Kunst (art) – paint an artist, live! At Aarhus Kunstbygning, J.M. Mørks Gade 13, admission.

Saturday 30 April

8 am to 2 pm Open Air Farmers’ Market on Ingerslev Boulevard – combine it with the 25 min.s concert 12 noon at the Sct. Luke’s Church across the street. Note: the last spring concert, see details above.

9.10 am Join the Good 16 KM Hike, first by bus to the wood, see more details above. Free, except the short bus ride! A good way to meet some Danes..

1 pm to 4 pm Fair Trade Denmark – mini fair at Aros Art Museum, Aros Allé 2, free

2 pm till midnight RAMA Festival 2011 by the Royal Academy of Music, all genres of music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, for free.

Sunday 1 May

10 am to 4 pm Free Great Grand Play day for the whole family at DGI-huset on Værkmestergade 17, Aarhus C. Try the jumping cushion on which 300 children can jump at the same time!

12 noon Labour Day is celebrated at the City Hall Square, Rådhuspladsen, see some more details above

12 noon to 5 pm the Old Mill works. Try a brisk walk or bike ride through the Marselisborg Forests to visit the Old Mill, Skovmøllen, close to Moesgaard Museum. Fresh flour for sale. You can also choose bus 6 out there and look into the great exhibitions at Moesgaard Museum, right now a lot of focus is on a special exhibitions about the Vikings! Admission to the museum.

4 pm Aarhus Post gives a free Spring Concert at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

4 pm Play games, spilaften, at Studenterhus Aarhus, Ndr. Ringgade 3 on AU Campus, free.

100 5 pm to 8 pm Jan Harbeck Quartet plays jazz at Aarhus Kunstbygning, house of contemporary art, on J.M. Mørks Gade 13. Tickets DKK110.

8.00 pm Academic Choir sing at Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, more details above. Tickets at the door DKK50.

7.30 pm Song Soiré by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Monday 2 May

7.30 pm Chamber Concert by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Much more is happening at the Art Museum ARoS, the Aarhus Kunstbygning (Center for Contemporary Art), Moesgaard Museum, Tivoli, look into it – also all the shopping options – and especially to all of you:

Wednesday 4 May

Denmark commemorate its regain of freedom after WWII, more details above.

5 pm Organ Concert at Aarhus Cathedral, see more details above. Free.

7.30 pm Spring Concert in the church crypt has become a tradition, Focus on Danish poetry and music. More details above. Free.

With this week’s selection of things to get to know about or things to do in greater Aarhus area the best wishes for your weekend!

101 Gitte Haahr-Andersen UIC Organiser

Thursday 26 May 2011

Note. At the Art Museum Aros Your Rainbow Panorama artwork opens Saturday 28 May, Spot Festival, Aarhus Organ Festival and how about spending an evening in paradise,

Invitation to sign up to international it--‐charity event in Aarhus, Denmark, and much more of general interest - furthermore, into next week are World Images, Verdensbilleder, on Mon-Tue- and special focus day Wednesday. At the very bottom you find the specific weekend suggestions.

Yesterday the excursion to Marselisborg Castle Park, Marselisborg Slotspark, took place. And yes, the weather was full of surprises. It shifted from cloudy to bright, warm sunshine, and even by end of the tour a few minutes rain/ hail shower. But looking back the overall impression was a beautiful, friendly 2 hours walk in the some 32 acre park.

102 Landscaping Architect Jørgen Vinter Høgsted started out on behalf of the Aarhus City to welcome all of us to the Marselisborg Castle. Høsted is the city coordinator and contact person to the Royal Castle with respect to the park (e.g. more meetings each summer with the Queen). Since 1974 the agreement between the Queen and the Aarhus City has existed e.g. the park is open to the public, whenever the Royal family is not in residence and in return the city maintain the park and garden. It is a tourist magnet, which on fine days has some 7-8000 visitors come to enjoy the park. Three gardeners work year-round in the park. The palace is the smallest of all the Queen’s castles – and one could claim that it is not much more than a large summer house, but there are 2,600 sq. meter (like 12 nice Danish homes!), which are divided into 47 rooms. Small or large, Marselisborg Castle is a very popular place for the Royal family to live, as they come here at least 4-5 times a year. Perhaps because of the very intimate atmosphere the house has to offer. Placed in the beautiful landscape, the park and next to the Memorial Park, Mindeparken – and from the main level providing a superb view from the main level, with clear sky you can see more than 50 KM. The park was originally in the English style with large lawns surrounded by trees, with small lakes and low, wooded hills. A piece of friendly nature, originally created by Princess Alexandrine back in 2001 in collaboration with garden designer L. Chr. Diedrichsen. - Today, the Queen has changed the park to a large extent and not only suggesting her visions, but also been responsible for drawing up her plans. And thereby the Queen has given the garden a more baroque touch. On our tour we walked around the castle, starting with the east side, then admired the south window, the living room, which is full of glass art works. From inside the castle the view is toward a piece of wildnerness, much favoured by the Queen as also the sculpture of the Gazelle, which is placed in an opening in the wood surrounding the park. From here we were guided up westward and passed under a beautiful hop archway which led into a paved area with fountain and sculptures in the herb garden, an interesting combination, and there were a cut garden, roses in abundance, 300 different kinds of roses and a total of 700 roses in the garden! Further a most peaceful and lovely place at the lake, fruit trees in the very back of the park with spire, Margarinelyst, which is from the Margarine factory, Mønsted in Copenhagen!. Everywhere sculptures appeared, some made by Prince Henrik, the Queen’s Husband. All beautifully arranged to be enjoyed from different parts of the park or from inside the castle. Placed with care – giving us an idea of how full of passion for good art both the Queen and Prince are. – For all of us to enjoy on the careful guided tour. It was also manageable with 3 strollers in the group! So with this summary – believe me – there are so much more that deserves as well to be included, I thank each of you to join the guided tour, especially of course the Landscaping Architect Høgsted for a fine day – and also hope to have passed on inspiration to more AU staff and family members to get around to see for yourself what a grand place it is! And maybe include when you have visitors in the days to come.. At the very bottom you can find a list of the artists, who are represented and a map of the artworks’ position in the Marselisborg Castle Park.

103 INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST:

66 YEARS AGO DENMARK REGAINED FREEDOM 4 May is still a day to commemorate. In the evening 4 May 1945 the freedom message was transmitted by BBC in London. Spontaneously, people lit candles to show in the dark. A strong symbol to lift the dark curtains and let the candles be seen! Now we in Denmark have been privileged to live in peace for decades, which is worth to stop up and appreciate. For we know well that it is not something that can be taken for granted everywhere in the world! Lit candles in the windows can still be seen – and maybe we together should take up the tradition and make Aarhus City brighter! This text was brought last week, while writing up this UIC Newsletter (Wednesday evening) the candles show beautifully in my windows and bring the message of peace in Denmark! - Today Thursday 66 years ago there was no end to the joy that filled our country along with the rest of the world. Hardship e.g. building up what had been demolished was given little thought compared with the sincere happiness because of the freedom message, which now allowed everyone to move around – also after dusk! It is a fine time to visit the Memorial Park – a 100 acre park - here in Aarhus to celebrate freedom, spring – enjoy some of your leisure time there! It should be added that the Memorial Monument was opened in 1934 and is the biggest of its kind in DK. When it opened the Royal family attended as did the prime minister Th. Stauning, a great many notabilities, and some 50,000 citizens from all the country.

NATIONAL FOREST DAY, SKOVENS DAG, 08 MAY 10 am - 4 pm The National Forest Day takes place in public and private forests across the country and is organized by the Danish Forest Association and Nature Agency, Naturstyrelsen. The National Forest Day is a day where you are encouraged to make picnic and try different activities for all ages under guidance of forestry staff. The theme for 2011 is "The forest at eye level" introducing topics like forest amphibians and reptiles and the forest seen from children's perspective. There will be treeclimbing, woodcarving, how to detect wildlife and much more. Time to enjoy your picnic, the barbeque will be ready to use. One of the places where the day is observed from 10 am to 4 pm, west of Brabrand and close to Aarhus is: Lundagergaard, True Wood (skov) in Skjoldhøjkilen between the roads Skjoldhøjvej and Sintrupvej. Take Bus 14 to west end of Skjoldhøj Road and walk to Lundagergård (farmstead). For other activities in this part of the country go to www.naturstyrelsen.dk (in Danish only), note the warning below about the tick, skovflåt, which is mainly in the woodlands.

104 8 MAY IS MORSDAG, MOTHER’S DAY, IN DENMARK 2nd Sunday of May is Mother's Day. This tradition originates from USA where it first took place in 1872. Later in 1929 it started in Denmark. It is celebrated by giving a bouquet of flowers, some kind of gift or inviting out our mother, basically, finding ways to appreciate her being your mother! Let the day serve as a reminder of taking time off to show affection – in time!

TIME OF THE YEAR FOR CONFIRMATION, KONFIRMATION: In the Danish Lutheran Church, Folkekirken, parents bring their newborn to become baptized = christened. And when the children become around 14 years old they go to confirmations classes. To prepare the day where they can say their own ‘yes’ to what was given them in the baptism. Between Easter and Pentecost some 45,000 young people are expected to become confirmed in Denmark. The confirmation takes place on a Sunday or a Holiday, this year mainly on 1, 8, 15, 20, 22 or 29 May. The confirmation is in the church, followed by a big party at home or at a restaurant. This really a big event in a Danish family. Everything has to be right and it requires lots of planning and detailed organizing. For example with respect to where the party should take place (some places have to be reserved a couple of years in advance!), clothing, menu, invitations, decorations, table settings, songs (DK has a rich tradition of making event songs, each family has usually one or two song writers!), speeches, entertainment, gifts, nothing can be passed unnoticed! The day after, the Monday is the so-called ‘Blue Monday’ – here the custom is that a whole school class make an excursion, for example to visit Aarhus. This is very common for a lot of the newly confirmed persons to tour Aarhus the whole Blue Monday. – If you are in the city you are sure to see the youngsters who come in groups and very often make fun – but also at times become a bit noisy! These days the young people easily receive some DKK25,000 as gifts from different relatives and friends, besides other kinds of presents. - I noticed in the papers that banks, therefore, now offer the young people up to 14% if they deposit the money in the bank! Not for lifetime though..

INDIAN SPRING MELA Thanks to Mohit and Tabu, who both kindly sent me information on this interesting Indian Spring Mela (Fair) Saturday 14 May 2011 (Saturday) from 16.00- 20.00. If you want to have a stall at the fair apply before 7 May. This event will be oriented with some food stall (House wives will sell their cooking hobby as food), Games stall (Volunteers will take charge of that) and some nice workshop (Bollywood dance and song etc.). It is going to be a nice get together with authentic touch of Indian Spring Festival. The participants can appreciate the Indian culture through

105 posters (Indian dance, attire, food etc.) hung on Festival day. The admission fees is 40 DKK with free entry to kids. The admission fees will be helpful to cover the venue cost as well as for the gifts for various entertainment stuff (Games and workshop). The detailed information can be found below http://indiansinaarhus.com/index.php option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=11

NEW BUS ROUTE TO HAMBURG, GERMANY From 16 May Abilskou Bus Company opens a new daily bus trip to Hamburg. It leaves Aarhus Bus Terminal at 12.15 pm - stops in Kolding, Flensburg and Hamburg airport – before it arrives at Hamburg Main Railway Station at 5.15 pm. One way is DKK360 and a round trip DKK600.

‘ TRUNK SALE’ - BAGAGERUMSSALG It is a Danish version of a flea market. And this Saturday you get a chance to make some good bargains and interesting purchases downtown Aarhus, where the city's new trunk market takes place on the Bishop’s Square, Bispetorv, Saturday 7 May from 10 am to 15.30 pm. Remember to bring cash!

PARKING NEXT TO THE OLD TOWN, DEN GAMLE BY Visiting the Old Town is a must for tourists, but also for great many citizens of Aarhus. But parking has for long been a challenge. To ease this situation it has been permitted to park 3 hours on the streets surrounding the Old Town.

CIRCUS DANNEBORG IN AARHUS AT TANGKROGEN Friday 06 May the circus show is on at 19 o'clock, Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 4pm.This year's show includes, among other the duo Serjo from Russia who perform acrobatics of absolute world class and the clown Totti Alexis from Spain who celebrates his 25th season as Dannebrog clown. See more information and purchase tickets at www.cirkusdannebrog.dk or order on telephone number 3026 3636. The show lasts two hours and 20 minutes.

CAKE DAY AT THE CITY HALL 10 MAY Don’t miss the Cake Day at the City Hall. On which 12 Aarhus bakers and confectioners will donate some 50,000 cakes. The benefits go to the Children’s Cancer Association. The Cake Day is

106 a popular day, so help the Danes eat the many thousands of cakes and thereby support the Cancer Foundation. DKK50 tickets can be purchased from the participating Aarhus bakeries. You can find the list of bakeries, follow this link dette link – book any of the given times of the afternoon: 1 pm, 3 pm or 4.30 pm, go to www.aarhusbagerlaug.dk (in Danish) for more details.

WATCH OUT FOR THE TICK, THE ‘SKOVFLÅT’ There are not many dangerous animals in the Danish wildlife. But you should watch out for a tiny one, the tick! A tick is a very small insect that feeds on blood from mammals. They kind of look like a small, light brown spider. The ticks feed on small mammals such as cats and hedgehogs, but also big ones such as deer and humans. It only needs a small amount of blood to live, so that is not the problem. The crucial thing is it causes transfer of disease(s) from one mammal to the other, from animals to humans. Ticks are known for transferring paralysis and meningitis. The ticks live in chilly and moist areas, such as in forests and or on grass patches. They are feeding May through September, so watch out during this period. After walks in grass areas or in a forest, you should check yourself. Especially look under your armpits and other places with thin skin. If you find a little insect burrowed into your skin, do not panic. But see to have it carefully removed. Within the first 24 hours, there is nearly no risk of getting infected. The best remove a tick by a firm grip around its head with fine tweezers and slowly pull it out. At the pharmacy you can buy special tweezers for this purpose and a tick-kit. After you have removed the tick, watch out for any sign of fever, which could be a symptom of meningitis or any redness, as a red circle where the tick was detected, could be a sign of paralysis. For your own safety, take contact with your GP!

SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS:

Thursday 5 May

All day Denmark commemorate its regain of freedom after WWII – a fine day to visit the Memorial Park, see some information about the park above

7 pm Take a walk with the Aarhus Fodslaw, a free hike group, meet at Møllevangsskolen, Public School, at bus stop 4, free to join.

7.30 Spring Concert with Ann Sofie Oxenvad, Brabrand Kirke, Church, Engdalsvej 2, Brabrand, free.

107 7.30 pm Piano Evening at the Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsgade 2C, Århus C, next to the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free

7.30 pm Todbjerg & Mejlby Choir perform some works by Liszt in Mejlby Kirke, Mejlby Church, free

Friday 6 May

10 am to 5 pm a unique book sale at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken, Århus C (also Saturday)

4 pm to 7 pm Open Day Programme at Kalø Golf Klub, Århusvej 32, Rønde, www.proarkgolf.dk, sign up on telephone 57538841 or on [email protected]

Saturday 7 May

10 am - 2 pm A unique book sale at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken, Århus C

10 am - 3 pm Street Flea Market on Kildehøjen, Risskov, free

10.30 Trunk Sale, Bagagerumssalg on Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, see details above

12 noon Secondhand Bazar at Studenterhus Aarhus, Ndr. Ringgade 3, free

2 pm - 3 pm The Vivo Choir performs at Moesgaard Museum, free

3 pm - 5 pm Søstrene Grene, Sisters Grene’s Art Prize 2011 Event takes place at the Concert Hall. www.kunstnerklubben.dk

Sunday 8 May

All day: Mother’s Day – see more details above!

All day: The National Forest Day – see more details above!

108 11 am Femina Women’s race in the Memorial Park, Mindeparken, next to Marselisborg Castle!

11 am - 5 pm ‘Support Japan’ organized by Japanese living in Aarhus, who sell Japanese products, sell cakes and coffee at a café and more. All benefits will via Red Cross International go to Japan. Takes place at Sct. Anna Gade Skole, Skt. Anna Gade 38, Aarhus C.

4.30 pm Pianist Elisabeth Westenholz plays works by Beethoven at Årslev Mark, Balsgårdsvej 6, Brabrand, free

6 pm Sunday Salsa, søndagssalsa at the Studenterhus Aarhus, Ndr. Ringgade 3, admission DKK 55/65

8.00 - 9.30 pm Vocal Group Concert Clemens and Professor Frieder Bernius from Kammerchor Stuttgart give concert, choir music J. Brahms, F. Mendelssohn, M. Reger and P. Cornelius in the Aarhus Cathedral. Buy tickets at the door, DKK75.

Monday 9 May

4 pm - 5.30 pm Introduction to Citizen Service, borger.dk at the Main Library, Hovedbiblioteket, Mølleparken, free

7.30 pm Cassiopeia Choir performs at Aabyhøj Kirke, Church, Silkeborgvej, Aabyhøj, Tickets at the door DKK40

8 pm Aarhus Amatør Symphony Orchestra at Sct. Anna Gades Skole, Skt. Anna Gade 38- 40, Århus C, tickets at the door DKK30/ 60.

Wednesday 11 May

The UIC Meetings more about them in the Monday mail! 5 pm Organist Christian Præstholm gives an organ concert with works by J.S. Bach. Marcel Duprés at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free

With this week’s selection of things to get to know about or things to do in greater Aarhus area the best wishes for your weekend!

109 Gitte

Enlarge this, if interested in the artists of the artworks at the Marselisborg Castle Park:

Bygninger m.m. : A Rosenporten. B Vagtbygningen. C Slotsforvalter-boligen. D Slottet. E Kavalerbygningen.

110 F Staldbygningen. G Malteserbuen. H Pergolaen. I Villa Margarinelyst.

Skulpturer udført af: 1 Miguel Berrocal. 2 Claus Ørntoft. 3 Hanne Varming. 4 Jens Stobberup. 5 Marshall M. Fredericks. 6 Flemming Texel Jacobsen. 7 Prins Henrik. 8 Henri Etienne-Martin. 9 Sonja Ferlov Mancoba. 10 Inge-Lise Koefoed. 11 Robert Jacobsen. 12 Peter Brandes. 13 Jørn Robert Rønnau. 14 Nicolas Lavarenne. 15 Poul Isbak. 16 Erik Smed. 17 Prins Henrik. 18 Jens Galschiøt Christophersen. 19 Ukendt kunstner. 20 Ukendt kunstner. 21 Jens Flemming Sørensen. 22 Jens Flemming Sørensen. 23 Thorvald Odgaard. 24 Jens Flemming Sørensen. 25 Piet Hein.

During two very nice excursions to Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke and Marselisborg Castle Park, Marselisborg Slotspark, quite a number of beautiful and interesting photos were taken. Some by the AU photographer, some by Inger Stokkink and Elena Bouzinova. Most of them are now to be viewed and enjoyed at the website www.au.dk/uic. More will

111 be added next week, so please remember to see them and enjoy good memories come back!

Wednesday UIC Meetings filled most of the day. First Spousecare gave a course on how to apply for a job in Denmark, here the participants got some useful hints on how to write up an application, and also an interview. Exercises were carried out by making each aware of their top 3 skills to present during an interview. Afterwards an introduction was given on how to set up a private business in DK. Need more information contact Lotte Skovborg [email protected]. After the course the Informal Meeting opened in Dale’s Café, and we soon found ourselves involved in an active conversation. About walks, concerts and saying goodbye to Anna and Oscar. The End of the Semester Party, hopefully a Pot-Luck-Picnic, was also touched upon. It takes place next Wednesday from 11 am, more details on www.au.dk/uic and further information will be available in the Monday UIC Mail.

.. In the following different kinds of information is for you to read and at the end of the mail there are as usual some suggestions for the days to come.

SEVEN VIKINGS: UIC TRIP TO MOESGÅRD MUSEUM Tuesday 24 May the UIC would like to invite you on a trip back to the Viking Age. We meet at the entrance of the museum at 2 pm and start with a guided tour. - Afterwards there will be time to explore the rest of the collections from the Danish prehistory, e.g. the famous 2000 year old bog body “Grauballemanden”, browse the souvenir shop and buy refreshments in the outdoor café. Find out what Moesgård has to offer; surely an afternoon is not enough! For more information on the museum: www.moesmus.dk Sign up no later than 19 May at: https://webshop.dpu.dk/default.aspx?id=6044 Price: adults 50 dkk, children under 18 free. When: 24 May from 2 pm to 5 pm. More details on www.au.dk/uic - also how to get there. Contact: Lotte Skovborg at the Staff Mobility Unit, e-mail [email protected]

112 THIS WEEKEND A VIKING BLACKSMITHS’ RALLY AT MOESGAARD MUSEUM Viking Blacksmiths from all Scandinavia meet Saturday and Sunday at Moesgaard Museum. Close to the Viking houses – across the street from the museum - the blacksmiths demonstrate their skills, explain about their craft and exchange ideas and techniques. Special workshops where visitors can have a try. Unique souvenirs for sale at the stalls, for example knives, pots, buckles, hair slides. Moesgaard Museum, Moesgaard Allé 20. Both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission DKK30. More details on www.moesmus.dk

FLOWER AND PLANTS’ MARKET IN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN, Botanisk Have Sunday from 10 am to 13 pm is the traditional flower and plants’ market day in the Botanical Garden on the Peter Holm street. This event started in 1965 and is the true signal of spring for all gardeners and plant lovers. There will be plenty of inspiration, rare plants to be seen, which are not likely to be on sale at regular nurseries. These plants are cultivated by specialists and private people, who have made it their specialty to breed this type of plants. - If you have some extra plants, common or rare ones, put them in pots so they look a bit nice, and take them to the market, and you are likely to sell them or swap them for something else of interest to you. Also a place to turn to for any kind of chat about garden topics. Address: Botanical Garden on Peter Holm’s Street. Parking is at round poplar square, Poppelplads, next to the AU Greenhouses.

BIRD WATCHING FROM THE TOWER AT THE WETLANDS This Sunday at the wetlands in Egå Meadow Lake, Egå Engsø, and local ornithologists will help you spot some of the season’s birds and binoculars. If you are lucky you will even see various birds getting ready for the breeding period. The bird watching is from 10 am to 12 noon Sunday 15 May, and the meeting point is at the wooden tower on the south side of the Meadow Lake. It can be reached via the trail starting at the parking area on Viengevej 7, Risskov (bus 9, 53 and 56 runs very close by on Lystrupvej). Participation is free and sign up not required.

113 MEJLGADE FOR MANGFOLDIGHED – A STREET FULL OF DIVERSITY, MAY 14 Saturday Mejlgade Diversity is a great creative street festival in Aarhus downtown with the aim to develop and create an artistic and political platform for cultural growth and inspiration in Aarhus. Every year the busy organizers invite the citizens to come and enjoy the culture and subculture that take place hoping to create networks and cooperation between different cultural actors, institutions and residents. During the weekend the various events will be hosted in Mejlgade, which runs parallel with the Kystvejen, from the Cathedral and to Østbanetorvet. For more information go to www.mejlgadeformangfoldighed.dk (in Danish only).

Preannouncement: SCULPTURE BY THE SEA Sculpture by the Sea returns to Aarhus. An event which first took place here in 2009. It is a free open air exhibition on three-kilometer stretch of coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage. The giant outdoor art event with 65 sculptures from across the world will be open from 2 June - 3 July. Don’t miss the interesting summer art event. Read more on www.sculpturebythesea.com. Already to be seen: The young Aarhus artist Katja Bjørn is working busily on her contribution to this year’s open air exhibition. Katja and two other artists are working on a little wooden house with a big binoculars on a small balcony facing the water front. The project found its inspiration in New England, US. Where the lonely widows are looking out for sailors and ships in the horizon. Her artwork has the title: ‘Widows gaze out over the sea for seamen’. As it generally takes time to put the sculptures in place, we can soon expect to see more artists out there on work. Interesting to follow. Art seen from the sea: It has been announced that boat rides already can be reserved, as news has been broken that the boat, Svanen (the Swan), during the the exhibition 2 June to 3 July will sail on the hour from 10 am to 8 pm, during weekends and holidays from 10 am to 10 pm. It will leave from Marselisborg Yacht Harbour and to Ballehage (end of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition) and sail very close to the waterfront. Binoculars will be available. Coffee, beer, water, wine and ice cream for sale. The boat can be rented for parties, accommodate up to 90 persons. A boat ride costs: Adult DKK60, Child DKK40. Reservations can be made on phone 27389203 or by e-mail [email protected]

OPEN HOUSE AT THE CENTRE FOR BLIND PEOPLE The centre for partially sighted and blind people opens its doors this Saturday from 10 am

114 to 15 pm at Sønder Allé 10. It is the Activity House for the Dansk Blindesamfund, the Danish Society for the Blind, and is close to the City Hall Square. Welcome to come and see aids and appliances e.g. what they use to help people with limited or no sight. Other activities like table tennis, choir, zumba and bridge will be on the agenda this Saturday. More details on Dansk Blindesamfund’s, Danish Society for the Blind’s website www.dkblind.dk/kredse/17 (in Danish only).

INDIAN SPRING MELA Thanks to Mohit and Tabu, who both kindly sent me information on this interesting Indian Spring Mela (Fair) Saturday 14 May 2011 (Saturday) from 16.00- 20.00 at Skovvangsskolen, Skovvangsvej 150, 8200 Aarhus N. It is going to be a nice get together with authentic touch of Indian Spring Festival. The participants can appreciate the Indian culture through posters (Indian dance, attire, food etc.) hung on Festival day. The admission fees is 40 DKK with free entry to kids. The admission fees will be helpful to cover the venue cost as well as for the gifts for various entertainment stuff (Games and workshop). The detailed information can be found below http://indiansinaarhus.com/index.php option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=11

CAN YOU INVITE A CHILD ON AN ENJOYABLE SUMMER VACATION? This question is advertized in the papers right now by the Danish- German Border Association, (the D-GBA). The historical background is that since 1920 the association has tried to offer children from Sydslesvig, Southern Schleswig, the area south of the Danish-German Border to have an enjoyable vacation in ‘the old land’. An opportunity to establish some personal positive relationships in Denmark seems still vital. Here we touch upon some interesting Danish history. As many of you already know the border in Southern Jutland has been moved on many occasions. And always after a war. It always depending on whether we won or were defeated, where the border was drawn up. The situation was really serious when we lost the war in 1864. The land crumpled. The population was cut by one million down to 1,6 million in Denmark altogether! Then in 1920 it was different. Something had to be done to settle things. A public plebiscite (a public vote) decided the border line, now drawn by simple majority. The consequences were that family property was cut, families had to live on each their side of the border and the like. But the vote outcome was respected. The Danish-German Border Association had in the 30ies and 40ies a lot of members. Many essential issues came to surface through the

115 years and had to be discussed and agreed on. And did not change the borderline. In 1949 where the challenges were so much in focus the D-GBA had 200,000 members! After the vote in 1920 the border was often discussed, but never officially brought up as an issue for the government to decide on. So the outcome from 1920 was and is still respected. An example to follow – and also applied as model more places in the world. Surely, lots of difficulties among the locals on both sides. On the German side there were and are still ‘Danes’, and visa versa on the Danish side there were and are still ‘Germans’. The D-GBA has worked - on the German side for the benefit of the ‘Danes’ there - for keeping up Flensborghus and Slesvighus, the existence of 28 Danish schools, besides kindergartens, the Danish gymnasium with dormitory in Flensburg, a Danish library and more. Still today also a few German schools exist in Denmark. Fair play, we can easily say. But for the locals involved it must have taken superhuman efforts to build up positive relationships and seeking compromising attitudes whenever difficulties arose. This was a brief summary of the background for the D-GBA still today to seek Danish host families willing to invite children from schools in Sydslesvig – just south of the Danish border – to enable them to spend their 2011 summer vacation here in Denmark! Danish families have the opportunity to give Danish-speaking children, age between 7 -14 years old, a great experience for a period of 2 or 4 weeks. If interested please contact Karen Margrethe Møller at www.feriebørn.dk / tel. 86416737 / mobile 21921135.

WARNING: BICYCLISTS IN PEDESTRIAN ZONE GET FINED! Tuesday, Østjylland´s Politi, East Jutland’s Police Department, had plenty to do on their raid downtown. They stopped bicyclists who use the city center’s pedestrian streets as bike paths! Within a few hours they had 67 offenders, each given a fine of DKK500. Between 8 am and 9 am 32 of them were caught. Again Wednesday the Police raid continued and some 50 bikers were caught. The most typical misdemeanors are cyclists that run a red light and bicyclists biking at sidewalks and pedestrian areas. According to the police several bikers claimed that they erroneously thought it was legal to cycle on pedestrian streets when shops were closed. The nationwide focus on the behavior of cyclers will continue in the coming days with no specific indication of when it is planned to stop!. – Better go by the rules, as that money is better spend on something enjoyable! ALSO: MIND HOW YOU LOCK YOUR BIKE OR LEAVE IT During the first three months of 2011 bicycle thefts have increased by 30%, therefore insurance companies encourage bikers to put on an extra lock on, and not to leave expensive bikes close to the Main Railway Station!

116 FLEA MARKETS It is the season for small or bigger flea markets. The smallest be a yard sale, or a whole street decide to make a ‘street sale’ or it can be a more formally organized flea market. If interested, it can be looked into. This Saturday for example a flea market takes place in Aarhus N at Steen Billes Torv, Square, on Trøjborg – 5 min.s walk from Nobelparken/university campus. Same place as the Farmers’ Open Air Market takes place on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C there is ‘a trunk sale’ from 8 am. By ‘trunk sale’ we mean whatever can be fit into a trunk will possibly be for sale on this market. So if you need some things and like bargaining these markets are great. For road instructions use Google. Now mentioning flea markets let me also include the Aarhus kræmmermarked, Aarhus Mercenary Market, which is the huge annual flea market Aarhus Kræmmermarked with more than 200 stalls with anything you may need or not! It has been organized by the Lion’s Club since 1989 and attract some 800,000 visitors. The profit goes to the Lion Club’s humanitarian work in Denmark and abroad. It takes place during Pentecost 20 to 22 May at Tangkrogen, the open field on the waterfront, next to Strandvejen and the nearby Marselisborg yacht club.

CLASSIC RACE AARHUS A HISTORIC DRIVE THROUGH DECADES There are plenty to see and enjoy when the historic racing cars and motorcycles at this year's edition of Classic Race Aarhus, is running during the weekend 13-15 May around Memorial Park between Aarhus Bay and Marselisborg Castle. More than 190 participants with classic vehicles have joined the race, and the number of riders is actually a tad higher, since several of the cars in the two half-hour race for cars up to 1981 are enrolled with two riders. The main attraction at the Classic Race of Aarhus, the two show runs for historic Formula 1-racers, which run both Saturday and Sunday. Here you will see for yourself the developments motor sport royal class lived through the 70s to the 90s when a number of cars of presented. All the volunteers are working hard to get everything ready e.g. the large fences and blocking of the nearby streets, which you might want to keep an eye out for, if you want to be in the area of Marselisborg and Memorial Park. Friday: test driving. Saturday and Sunday: Classic Race Aarhus 2011.

117 In the East End of the Memorial Park, Mindeparken, there will be ‘the Good Look Street’ where old cars and motorbikes to see, stalls etc. and ladies will wear fancy hats and men are dressed up in tuxedos… See more in Danish on www.craa.dk. Admission.

FURNITURE FOR SALE Attached is a list of items Ann Waldron needs to sell before she leaves Aarhus. Note: the furniture are available no later than Monday 16 May and prices are negotiable. Better call Anna on 28180556 or mail her [email protected] right away!

20 May: Next Friday is National Prayer Day: The Great Prayer Day, Store Bededag, is a national holiday, more details in next week’s UIC Newsletter.:

Thursday 12 May

7.30 Chamber Concert by the Royal Academy of Music, classical music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

7.30 pm Guitarist Carlos Carmona from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Friday 13 May

2 pm Simon Rosenbaum sings and tells from his life at the Concert Hall at the Café, free

4 pm to 6 pm Classic Race Aarhus 2011, test driving next to the Memorial Park, Mindeparken.

5 pm to 6 pm Aarhus Sinfonietta – modern classical music at the Art Building, Aarhus Kunstbygning, J.M. Mørks Gade 13, free.

118 8 pm Connections – show by DGI’s World Team at NRGI Arena, Stadion Allé, tickets from DKK70 to 220! More details and buy tickets (text in Danish only): billetten.dk - klik her

9 pm Anders Holst and Kresten Osgood – jazz at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, free.

Saturday 14 May

9 am to 7 pm Classic Race Aarhus 2011, see details above. Admission.

10 am to 4 pm Viking Blacksmiths’ Rally (workshops and more) at Moesgaard Museum, see details above, DKK30.

12 noon to 12 midnight Street Festival for Diversity in the street, Mejlgade, see details above, free.

12 noon to 4 pm ‘Carved in Wood’. Meet Viking crafts artist Birgitte Damkjer at Moesgaard Museum, free after admission.

4 pm to 8 pm Indian Spring Mela, Indian Festival, Skovvangsskolen, Skovvangsvej 150, Aarhus N, admission DKK40, more details above.

7.30 pm Benkó Dixieland Band – Jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Sunday 15 May

9 am to 5 pm Classic Race Aarhus 2011, see details above. Admission.

10 am to 1 pm Family Nature GPS Treasure Hunt with staff from the Museum of Natural History, on Wilhelm Meyers Allé 220 on AU Campus. Use your mobile and borrow a GPS at the museum and see if you find the treasure…

10 am to 12 noon Open Birds’ Tower at Egaa Engsø. More details above. Meet at the Parking lot on Viengevej 7, Risskov, close to Lystrupvej.

10 am to 1 pm the Flower and Plants’ Market in the Botanical Garden, see details above, free.

11 am - 5 pm ‘Support Japan’ organized by Japanese living in Aarhus, who sell Japanese products, sell cakes and coffee at a café and more. All benefits will via Red Cross

119 International go to Japan. Takes place at Sct. Anna Gade Skole, Skt. Anna Gade 38, Aarhus C.

12 noon to 5 pm the Old Mill close to Moesgaard Museum operates. 10 different kinds of fresh flour for sale, free admission.

3 pm Skelager Church, Kirke, celebrates its 21 year ‘birthday’: Concert with Aarhus String Ensemble, founded 1992 and now with some 20 to 26 serious string players, non- professionals from Jutland. The conductor is cantor at Aarhus Cathedral. Programme: E. Grieg, A. Hamerik and J.S. Bach. Address: Skelager Church, Kirke, Skelagervej 49, Århus N. Free.

3 pm Søren Bebe Trio – Jazz at the Concert Hall, free.

7.30 pm Women Choir Angel Wild, Kvindekoret Englevild, with soloists. Modern songs at Malling Church, Kirke, Malling Kirkevej 1, Malling, 11 km south of Aarhus, free.

Monday 16 May

10 am to 4 pm Classical exams concerts by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

8 pm Songwriter Open Mic at the Fairbar, Nørre Allé, Aarhus C, free.

8 pm Cassiopeia Choir, Koret, gives Spring Concert at the Helligåndskirken, the Holy Ghost Church on Torpevænget 1, Aarhus V, DKK50.

Tuesday 17 May

6 pm training for the Marselis run at Tangkrogen, till 23 August, free.

6 pm Every Tuesday also training for fit and unfit, have a kondi test and more, take a walk, get started, free.

8 pm Choir Concert by two girls’/ women’s choir, the Aarhus Pigekor and Maestra. The Aarhus Pigekor will sing new choir music by Nordic composers, but also Canadian Eleanor Daley’s four songs from ‘Seasons of Love’. The rhythmic Maestro have special focus on women singers and songwriters, from Joni Mitchell to Tina Dickow and Fallulah, everybody is invited, free

120 Wednesday 18 May

11 am Invitation to join the UIC Pot-Luck-Picnic … more details in the Monday UIC mail!

5 pm The Art of Transscription’ by Organist Kristian Krogsøe – classical music at Aarhus Cathedral, Domkirke, Store Torv, Aarhus C, free.

5 pm Embroidery Café at the City Museum, Carl Blochs Gade 28, Aarhus C, free.

7.30 pm The Saxophonist Kazuya Kato from the Royal Academy of Music gives a concert at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Best wishes for your weekend!

For the UIC Pot-Luck we left out the last part ‘Picnic’ due to the weather forecast .. Although we had looked very much forward to have the event in open air in Vennelystparken, we yesterday agreed that being indoor had simply been excellent. Quite many mailed in advance to say that they were sick, or something urgent had come up preventing them from participating. Even so 26 and three small children joined the Pot- Luck and brought in some delicious dishes like Mongolian spicy nudels, fresh baked French-Italian style bread, Danish ‘rødgrød med fløde’, and much more from exotic places like Australia, Georgia, France, India, Israel, Macedonia, Mongolia, Poland, Russia, Slovakia... We had a very, very fine time together enjoying interesting the foods from different continents and the sincere appreciation of intercultural relationships. We enrich each other. – Thank you to everyone for everything – also for joining in singing Danish songs!

With the Pot-Luck Event the official program came to an end this semester, the first semester at our new location. During the summer we will mainly meet for informal get- togethers at the DTM Building 1650. But an outing to enjoy the Sculpture by the Sea will take place. Plans for more is underway, maybe a Pancake Party, but everyone is welcome bring up suggestions. Announcements will appear on the UIC Website, so better keep track of www.au.dk/uic and the Monday UIC mail/ Thursday Newsletter.

Today Thursday Bededagsferien, the Prayer’s Day Holiday, starts – and with the most promising weather forecast: Warm, warmer, warmest! Day by day it will be warmer, with Sunday expected to be up to 22 Celcius. So the long weekend really makes it for some outings. In the following news there are options to choose from. If you already have made your plans, then – why not – pass this information on to someone else who are new or just need some inspiration.

But first some

122 FRIDAY IS GREAT PRAYER’S DAY, STORE BEDEDAG 20 May is the Great Prayer’s Day, Store Bededag. How did that come into being. Back in time the Lutheran Church had little by little increased the number of prayer days. Some half day - others whole days. As it in those days had to be taken serious, e.g. people had to attend church services and retain from work. It to a large extent brought the society, the whole village back then, to a stand-still. Progressive property owners, business people and the like were not too happy about this, it slowed down business. So they put pressure on the ruler and his cabinet members. In 1686 this eventually led to the major decision to have only one whole prayer day. – The day is still observed by churchgoers, as can be seen of the church services announced below. – Besides, it is a favourite day to celebrate confirmation for some of the country’s 45,000 young teenagers, who this year will be confirmed. – Any opinion, religious or not, I think we can all agree that having this Store Bededag, makes us all have a long weekend off. An extra spring holiday, what to my knowledge none of us object to. – Like with other holidays we have some traditions in connection with the Great Prayer’s Day. The best preserved is the hot buns. I assume, you have already heard of or seen advertised at baker shops some breads called ‘hvedeknopper’ or just ‘hveder’, hot wheat buns. It is a must for us Danes to serve the evening before the Great Prayer’s Day, today Thursday! They come as whole ‘rolls’ or in halves. Either eat them warm right from the baker – or heat them in the oven. Slice them in halves before warming them in a conventional oven. Serve when crusty and light brown. Butter them – are great with your coffee or tea! Homemade ‘hveder’ are in my opinion the best. To my taste a good recipe is, in Danish only, on http://www.arla.dk/da/opskrifter/Opskrifter/G/grove-hveder/ . As we enjoy them, we are likely to begin eating them a couple of days before, during and a little after the Great Prayer’s Day. How these became traditional food around this event, is that bakers were – like everyone else - asked to close their shops this Friday, therefore they baked in the evening before the prayer day. It was tempting to eat the freshly baked bread right away. And the day after, the custom further developed into warming the bread. It is recommendable to try a bun or two!

SEVEN VIKINGS: UIC TRIP TO MOESGÅRD MUSEUM Tuesday 24 May the UIC would like to invite you on a trip back to the Viking Age. We meet at the entrance of the museum at 2 pm and start with a guided tour. More details on www.au.dk/uic - also how to get there. Price: adults 50 dkk, children under 18 free. When: 24 May from 2 pm to 5 pm. Contact: Lotte Skovborg at the Staff Mobility Unit, e-mail [email protected] Sign up no later than 19 May at: https://webshop.dpu.dk/default.aspx?id=6044

123 INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL PARK DAY TUESDAY 24 MAY Tuesday is ‘open house’ in Molslaboratoriet (part of AU) and special nature guided tours are offered, also in the evening in Mols Bjerge National Park. This National Park is breathtaking, nature unbelievable beautiful, and from bjergene, the mountains, at many points provide for magnificent views the landscape in the park, but also across the bay toward Aarhus, the ocean or of the town, Ebeltoft (where also a lot of fine sites are worth a visit). But in the National Park Mols Bjerge there are free nature activities for all age groups this Tuesday especially. – It should be added that the park on weekdays as well on weekends are surprisingly quiet. Great wild nature area. Requires a car, around 40 KM from Aarhus. Address: Molslaboratoriet, Strandkærvej 6, Femmøler close to Ebeltoft.. Indoor exhibition and outside picnic area. Time: 3 pm to 9.30 pm.

TRAFFIC / INFORMATION SIGNS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND DANISH MOST HELPFUL TO ALL OF US From now on traffic / information signs in both English and Danish will be put up to help all newcomers - tourists or new staff members from Denmark as well as from abroad - finding the most important Aarhus attractions. The signs will be placed at different arrival points, for example on the harbor district, where ferries and cruise ships need extra guidance to smoothly find the different locations. Other signs are planned at the main railway station and the bus terminal where other visitors arrive and look for more information. Also at Marselisborg Marina signs will be posted as well as at the public parking areas downtown. The information signs are designed also to have short-term information added, like when the exhibition ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ is on from 2 June to 3 July. - Yet another signal that Aarhus City welcomes newcomers - both English and Danish speakers!

SING FROM THE DANISH FOLK HIGH SCHOOL’S BLUE SONG BOOK Interesting enough the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, continues to report that hundreds of people come by and join in the singing – it is said to be among the most popular free arrangements. There are 100 song books available, but better be early to get hold of one. The Danish Folks High Schools movement is part of the Danish heritage and well worth learning about. A starting point for this could easily be to join the singing at 1 pm Friday at the Café at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. – Also a very fine way to meet some Danes.

124 AARHUS IS FOR BICYCLISTS Aarhus City brands itself as ‘the bikers’ city’. Therefore, the city continuously try to improve the biking conditions. Focus is on making it easier and more enjoyable. Any bicyclist knows how it is to discover there is too little air in the tire. The closer the help is the better. Now a free air pump service is available in Vestergade, and many more are soon to be installed at different locations. A great idea. A piece of good advice is offered by the city’s bike project manager, he says: check the tires at least once a week to ensure enough air, it also makes the tires last longer!

BLUE FLAGS FLY ON THREE AARHUS BEACHES When you see blue flags fly on a beach it signals the water and the beach in general lives up to some criteria with respect to water quality and safety. In the Aarhus area three beaches have blue flags this summer: Moesgaard Strand (Beach), Badeanstalten Den Permanente (Risskov), and Ajstrup Strand. - Bellevue was not living up to the standards last year, and will therefore not be permitted the blue flag this year either.

12 LOCAL BAKERS DONATED CAKES… This was announced in a previous UIC Newsletter. Yesterday it was reported that around 8,000 cakes were consumed by 900 Aarhus citizens in the City Hall on ‘the Cake’s Day’! Each participant paid DKK50 to indulge in all the sweet cakes. It gave a profit of DKK37,000 to support children with cancer.

HUGH LION’s CLU FLEA MARKET Aarhus kræmmermarked, Aarhus Mercenary Market, which is a huge annual flea market with more than 200 stalls and anything you may need or not takes place this weekend. It has been organized by the Lion’s Club since 1989 and attract some 800,000 visitors. The profit goes to the Lion Club’s humanitarian work in Denmark and abroad. It takes place during the Great Prayer Day weekend 20 to 22 May at Tangkrogen, the open field on the waterfront, next to Strandvejen and the nearby Marselisborg yacht club. Open Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm. Admission Adults DKK30, children up to 11 years DKK5. Buy tickets for concerts etc., see details on the website. Big event, expect to find parking no closer than on Kongevejen, along the Marselisborg Castle! Or take bus 1, 6, 8 or 18. Google: århus kræmmermarked, all details in Danish only.

125 SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS:

Thursday 19 May

7 pm Church Service before Great Prayer’s Day at Risskov Church, Kirke, free.

7 pm Join a walk with the group ‘Aarhus Fodslaw’. Meet at Bus 6 end station at Moesgaard Museum, free.

7 pm to 9.30 pm Bike 20 KM and talk about bugs and nightingales with Nature Guide Bjarne Golles and Lars Bøgh. Meet at on the Brabrand path, Brabrandstien, behind the City Museum, Carl Blochsgade 28, Aarhus C, free.

8 pm Kommakomma – Folk music at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, Aarhus C, free.

Friday 20 May

Great Prayer’s Day, Church services, usually posted outside the church, most of them taking place at 10 am or 10.30, visitors are welcome!

10.30 am A Special Music Church Service by Sct. Paul’s Cantori and Aarhus and Aalborg Symphony Orchestras and more. Programme: J.S. Bach’s mass in A major during the service at Sct. Paul’s Church, kirke, (in M.P. Bruunsgade), free.

10 am to 7 pm The Big Flea Market by Lion’s Club, see details above. Admission

12 noon to 3 pm Viking games/ activities for children at Moesgaard Museum (Friday to Sunday)

126 12 noon to 5 the Old Mill operates, close to Moesgaard Museum, 10 sorts of fresh flour for sale. Address: Skovmøllevej 51, free.

1 pm Sing from the Blue Song Book, ‘Syng fra den Blå’ – the Danish Folk High School Song Bbook at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, see more details above, free.

2 pm to 3.30 pm Walk in the Manor House landscape with guide Katrine Lewinsky Moestrup, meet at the main entrance to Moesgaard Museum Manor House, Admission like to the museum.

3 pm Zenobia performs with Danish songs at Art Museum ARoS, admission.

Saturday 21 May

10 am to 3 pm Open house in the co-housing commune ‘Hertha’, Landsbyvænget 12, Herskind, free.

12 noon to 3 pm Viking games/ activities for children at Moesgaard Museum (Friday to Sunday)

2 pm Cornelis Band from Global Music Class performs songs by Cornelis Vreeswijk at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

Sunday 22 May

10 am to 4 pm Christiansbjerg Flea Market, Loppemarked on the lawn next to Fakta, Norges Allé, 10 min.s walk from Nobelparken/AU Campus, free.

12 noon to 3 pm Viking games / activities for children at Moesgaard Museum (Friday to Sunday)

12 noon to 4 pm Viking Crafts with Needle, distaff and bricks – Birgitte Damkjer demonstrates old techniques at Moesgaard Museum, Bus no. 6 endstation. Admission. – and easy to combine with:

12 noon to 5 the Old Mill operates, close to Moesgaard Museum, 10 sorts of fresh flour for sale. Address: Skovmøllevej 51, free.

127 1 pm Soloists perform, among them Simon Rosenbaum at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

8 pm Michael Møller with 31 songs about the theme ‘unrequited love’ at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Tickets DKK140.

Monday 23 May

7.30 pm Clarinet Evening by students at the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

8.30 pm Risskov Choir – Spring Concert at the Café Hack, Teatergade 1, Aarhus C.

Tuesday 24 May

2 pm Meet at Moesgaard Museum – the UIC Excursion, see more details above, admission.

3 pm to 9 pm International National Park Day in Mols Bjerg, Mols Mountains, nature activities, guided tours and more, see details above. Free

4 pm Christoffer Holmlis – classical music exam, Royal Academy of Music at the Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke, Vestergade 21, free.

6 pm Every Tuesday also fitness training for fit & unfit, get a fitness test and more, take a walk, get started, also at Tangkrogen, free.

7.30 pm Voz Nueva by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Wednesday 25 May

1 pm to 3 pm Join the UIC Informal Meeting at Dale’s Café, more details in the UIC Monday Mail!

128 Best wishes for your Bededagsferie/ weekend!

Yesterday at the UIC Informal Meeting some could report from an interesting UIC excursion to Moesgaard Museum Tuesday afternoon. It had been interesting to hear about the history behind some of the artifacts in the rich collections, which are to be seen in the exhibition areas. – Wednesday a nice group gathered and enjoyed a lively conversation. Some relevant issues were touched upon. And met with comments. Some could report from travels, and others about destinations they are about to visit, either to work there or to explore. True fun to gather and to exchange useful information.

129 Wednesday the meeting time was – as announced from 1 pm to 3 pm, but next week we meet from 10 am to 12 noon. Expect more details in the Monday mail.

Additional photos from the UIC Excursions are on UIC website. So make sure to take time off to see them – and memories come back, see www.au.dk/uic

.. Now to the weekly news for the coming days. Even if the aim is to include a little of everything in the UIC Newsletter, it is not possible. There are still so many more activities happening. Hopefully here is something inspiring to all of us!

Most of us will – I assume – be interested in seeing the huge artwork ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’, which opens on the roof of the Art Museum Aros. It will be special to try a walk inside it! But expect a crowd, see more details below.

Next week’s newsletter goes out Wednesday evening, due to the fact that Thursday is yet another holiday coming up. Many of you are presumably acquainted with the background for Christ’s Ascension day, but it can also for a good part of us be something new, so it is explained in the following under information of general interest. On that day the open air exhibition Sculpture by the Sea will open from Tangkrogen to Ballehage. In previous newsletters it has been mentioned, and next week more details will be added – or see already on www.sculpturebythesea.dk – perhaps, good to plan for example to join the opening event, where the crown prince couple opens the exhibition.

OPENING OF THE AROS YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA This Saturday from 10 am the Art Museum, AROS, opens Your Rainbow Panorama on the roof of the museum to the public. The Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has been working on this spectacular artwork for years and everyone have from street level seen it coming. Now it will be open for everybody to try - to enjoy.! With Olafur Eliasson’s own words ‘Your rainbow panorama enters into a dialogue with the existing architecture and reinforces what is assured beforehand, that is to say the view of the city. I have created a space which virtually erases the boundaries between inside and outside – where people become a little uncertain as to whether they have stepped into an art work or into a section of the museum. This

130 uncertainty is important to me, as it challenges people to rethink and sense beyond their limits within which they are accustomed to move’. - To visit the ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ you need to buy a ticket to the Art Museum AROS and in addition buy a so-called roof ticket DDK10 each person. For security reasons only 150 visitors can be allowed inside the rainbow and an additional 140 visitors on the open roof area. Limiting the number of visitors are likely to create queues, or means they are sold out for the day. It is not possible to make advance reservations. It is necessary to meet up in person. Note: Monday 30 May is for members only, and by the way already sold out! Consider membership, which allows each time you visit you can take 1 person along for free. More details on www.aros.dk for information on when tickets are available. The first days the tickets are also time-limited for the panorama rainbow, e.g. half hour tickets. In June where also the huge open air exhibition Sculpture by the Sea is on, the Art Museum Aros will be have extended open hours e.g. from 10 am to 10 pm! Incredible beautiful in the Danish summer evenings ‘where it never gets really dark’!

AARHUS ORGAN FESTIVAL - NEW DANISH CHURCH MUSIC This weekend a great chance to experience a Music Festival at which Danish organists interpret contemporary Danish church music. To experience a concert series with Danish church music from 1900 and till today is often not what characterizes the classical music festivals around the country. This weekend, however, you get the unique opportunity to listen to contemporary Danish church music. Six prominent organists will present a wide range of original, witty, strange, beautiful and inspiring works. Moreover, the organist and composer Morten Ladehoff, has composed ‘Touch’ for the festival. The work tries to elucidate the mechanical element in the organ of what happens in the period just before the finger touches the organ. The work ‘Touch’ is included in all the 6 concerts. The audience can go from concert to concert and hear the same music piece, interpreted in different ways depending on the organist and the type of organ. The choice of the three central churches in Aarhus as concert venues is ideal with very different organs. Friday, Saturday and Sunday each offers 2 free concerts – see the program in the calendar below. Free.

SPOT FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN AARHUS This weekend Friday and Saturday is the popular Aarhus music event, Spot Festival. The city center will hosts international and national artists on various concert venues downtown. If you are interested go to homepage www.spotfestival.dk – also in English. Note: The official opening is Thursday night with speeches, entertainment and free concert at 7 pm on Bispetorv and Skolegade, next to Aarhus Cathedral. Free.

131 AARHUS CITY’S WORLD IMAGES, VERDENSBILLEDER, 2011 Aarhus City invites you to World Images, Verdensbilleder, 2011to a visual journey of the Caribbean and the Danish West Indies, De Vestindiske Øer (Danish colonies until 1917: St. Croix, St. John og St Thomas). For the first time the cultural festival is on for 3 days and starts Monday 30 May and runs till the main day Wednesday 1 June, where downtown shops are open till midnight. The city's squares and streets come into play on both the cultural, entertainment and intellectual level. The World Images 2011 brings the Caribbean and the Danish West Indies to Aarhus in collaboration with the many exciting countries in the Caribbean showing what each has to offer both in terms of culture, history and music. Experience a three-day culture and shopping festival. The Caribbean culture can be sensed, tasted and enjoyed in an authentic way right in the Aarhus city centre. One of the outstanding highlights of the festival is the great Caribbean parade on Wednesday 1 June at 6pm to 8pm in Aarhus City's streets. This will include a variety of elements of music, dance and happenings related to the Caribbean. On the West Indies kids always have their own day or days during festivals and that tradition is brought to Aarhus. Therefore, Tuesday 31 May is dedicated to the children and is celebrated with a children’s parade. The parade starts at 3pm at Bispetorv (and end there as well), next to the Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral). After the parade with music and entertainment there will be exciting workshops e.g. creative toy workshop for the participants, and 15 children from the Music in Motion will perform a dance show for everybody to enjoy. The children’s day ends at 8pm. The official opening is at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at 3pm. Mayor Nicolai Wammen gives a speech and introduce the festival to you followed by a music and dance show. For more information go to www.aarhus-city.dk and www.musikhusetaarhus.dk.

A NIGHT IN PARADISE For the third year in a row the movie theatre ‘Øst for Paradise’ – East of Paradise - Tuesday 31 May invites everybody to enjoy ‘A Free Night in Paradise’. The doors will open from 8 pm to a different evening, where the movie theater ‘Øst for Paradis’ has invited artists and cultural institutions for an alternative creative night. Where also the street artist MORMOR’s wall painting will be revealed. The event is free and tickets cannot be reserved, just show up – maybe be early - with your friends and family. Bring a jacket so you can sit in the outdoor area and watch the screening of movies and enjoy music and coffee when it gets dark or attend the Literature on Stage event or the movie workshop. The Night in Paradise takes place in Paradisgade 7-9, 8000 Århus C, buses almost to the

132 door, stop at Paradisgade/Nørreport for: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 16, 56 and 58. More details only in Danish on www.paradisbio.dk

From Center Manager Else Magård, AU Madalgo comes the following announcement:

RANDOM HACKS OF KINDNESS – RHOK #3: AARHUS

Invitation to international it--‐charity event in Aarhus, Denmark.

--‐”Random Hacks of Kindness” – Hacking for Humanity

As an it---developer you now have the opportunity to participate in a worldwide charity event. Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is coming to Denmark and together with other skilful developers from all over Europe you are invited to make the world a better place. Please join us on June 4th-5th for a RHoK hackathon in Aarhus! Where: The Shannon Building, Aarhus University, Finlandsgade 24A. 8200 Aarhus N When: The 4th – 5th of June 2011

Who can participate: it--‐students, --‐developers, --‐designers, and --‐project coordinators.

Registration and information about the event: www.rhok.au.dk, http://rhok.dk/? page_id=494 (Some Danish description) (max 65 participants) More info about RHoK: www.rhok.org Hacking for Humanity: We will provide facilities, power, food and refreshments to help you write your application. Just bring your laptop, ideas, and enthusiasm to complete the mix. Throughout the weekend, we will be coding around problems related to natural disaster risk and climate change. RHoK has been working with subject matter experts around the world to develop problem statements addressing global disaster risk and climate change challenges. These problem statements will be the hacking challenges thrown out to the developers at the RHoK hackathon.

133 Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, NASA, The World Bank and the University of Aarhus will during the first weekend of December be hosting the event, where it--‐developers and designers will join forces and volunteer in developing open source software and applications to the hot spots and crisis areas around world. It is the second time the event will be held in Europe. Aarhus University and the it--‐studentnetwork

UNITY:Katrinebjerg are proud to once again host the RHoK event in Aarhus. Worldwide it is the fourth time RHoK is held. At previous events software to broadcast warnings and coordinate relief work have, among others, been developed for places with natural disasters. See www.rhok.org for further examples and info. Simultaneously with the event in Denmark, developers from all over the world are working on the same projects. The participants can look forward to an exciting and inspiring weekend with plenty of professional challenges and social activities. What Do I Need: We will provide facilities, power, food and refreshments to help you write your application. Just bring your laptop, ideas, and enthusiasm to complete the mix. When and Where: The Aarhus hackathon will take place from Saturday, June 4th at 09:00 until Sunday, June 5th at 15:30. It will be held at Aarhus University – Shannon building, Finlandsgade 24A, 8200 Aarhus N.

MAY MARKET IN THE STREET, MUNKEGADE Again this May artists are organizing a backyard market in Munkegade 4 with plenty of crafts, live music, inspiring ambience and a cozy café in the backyard which is decorated to create a charming southern atmosphere. Craftsmen from the store Nr4 and guest exhibitors from all Jutland are represented and sell works from the year’s production and other of their interesting art experiments. The market is Saturday 28 May from 11 am to 4 pm at Munkegade 8, 8000 Aarhus C.

More details on : Majmarked i Munkegade

134 SOME OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – ENJOY NATURE 30 May Birds close to Moesgaard Museum. Nature guide Henrik Hansen hosts a trip in the forest at Moesgaard Museum, where right now all songbirds are very active as the breeding season has started. The evening’s challenge is to learn how to detect the individual songbird from one another. In the announcement the nature guide claims it is not necessary to acquire the talent to ‘perfection’ in order to have an enjoyable outing in the wood. Take Bus no. 6 to end station at Moesgaard Museum. Free to join the nice walk. Meet up: At the blacksmith’s shop, next to the Moesgaard Museum. Time: Monday at 7.10 pm to 9.15 pm.

THE NATURE CENTER: ØRNEREDEN – THE EAGLE’S NEST The playground at the nature center in the Marselisborg Forests has been renovated. The playground has been expanded and there are new facilities. The climbing facilities are inspired by fossils from various Danish beaches. So children can look forward to challenging a squid, climb a sea urchin or hide among the mangrove forest's large roots. Older kids might want to challenge themselves with a GPS hunt or the so-called geocaching. In the forests south of Aarhus there are great opportunities to find - more or less hidden - cultural relics that bear witness to our ancestors’ life and death. If you have access to a handheld GPS receiver, you can go searching for cultural remnants. The Nature Center, Ørnereden, Eagle’s Nest has in cooperation with the Moesgaard Museum compiled descriptions of 12 different culture relics close to the nature center. For a list of GPS coordinates follow this link www.naturinformation.dk/oernereden which will take you to their new website under Aarhus Municipality. Including online information on how to use a GPS for geocaching. The nature center is at Ørneredevej 55, 8270 Højbjerg, bus 6, stops right there.

Next Thursday is a holiday: THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST – KRISTI HIMMELFARTSDAG Thursday 2 June is a holiday – a day off. Again one of the many spring holidays, which mainly originate from religious events. Thursday next week is no exception. It is a Christian Holiday, and celebrates that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven. According to the Bible, this event took place 40 days after Christ's resurrection on Easter Day. During these days Christ spent time with his disciples. In Denmark, this is mostly a church event, and services will be posted outside the churches. – For a majority of people it is appreciated as an extra day to enjoy with family and friends. Traditionally, many will - if possible - try

135 to arrange Friday off as well, adding up to 4 days vacation! Which for some time has been obvious from the special offers at hotels, entertainment parks, see the ads in the papers.

Thursday 26 May

10.30 am Organist Jakob Hedegaard at Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral), free.

1.45 pm Organist Christoffer Holmriis at Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral), free.

7 pm Official opening of the SPOT Festival at Bispetorv, next to the Aarhus Cathedral, more details above. Free.

5.30 pm Official Opening of the Spot Festival with Our Broken Garden and more at Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral), free.

7 pm Spot Festival with Teitur and KT Tunstall at Bispetorv, next to the Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral), free.

Friday 27 May

2.30 pm to 02 am Spot Festival at various locations, see more details above

5 pm Aarhus Organ Festival: Marianne Kuhlmann at Aarhus Domkirke Aarhus Cathedral, free 8 pm Aarhus Organ Festival: Flemming Dreisig at Vor Frue Kirke, Our Lady’s Church, Vestergade, Aarhus C, free.

Saturday 28 May

10 am to 10 pm Your Rainbow Panorama at the Art Museum AROS opens for the first time! See more details above. Admission.

136 10 am to 4 pm Life in the Viking Houses at Moesgaard Museum. Meet the the Viking train to fight, the blacksmith, the weaver, the woodcarver and more show their skills making weapons, tools and clothings like a thousand years ago. Moesgaard Museum, take bus no. 6 end station. No admission, free. 11 am to 4 pm Artists May Market in the backyard at Munkegade 8, 8000 Aarhus C, see details above, free. 11 am to 1 pm Stop Hunger – Walk the World. Join the humanitarian event arranged by Soroptimist International Aarhus, Aarhus Kraka for 6. time invite to walk 5 KM in the beautiful woodlands around Moesgaard Museum. To benefit food projects in Burkina Faso 2011. Peptalk by food expert Anne Larsen. Participation: DKK100 adult, children under 16 free. Meet at the Parking area at Moesgaard Museum, Bus no. 6 stops here. på www.stopsult.dk 1 pm Koriosum – Choir Songs at Sct. Annagade Skole, School, free.

2 pm to 4 pm A guided walk in the suburb, Risskov, meet at the railway crossing, where Rolighedsvej becomes Nordre Strandvej. A good way to meet some Danes and test your Danish. http://www.aakb.dk/temaer/lokalhistorie/event/byvandring-skolevangens-fod. Free.

5 pm Aarhus Organ Festival: Jakob Lorentzen at Skt. Pauls Kirke, Sct. Paul’s Church, M.P. Bruuns Gade, Aarhus C, free. 8 pm . Aarhus Organ Festival: Ulrik Spang-Hanssen at Vor Frue Kirke, Our Lady’s Church, Vestergade, Aarhus C, free.

7.30 pm Piano Evening – Classical Music by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Sunday 29 May

10 am to 2 pm GPS treasure hunt, the so-called geocaching for children on Moesgaard Beach. 10 am to 4 pm Life in the Viking Houses at Moesgaard Museum. Meet the the Viking train to fight, the blacksmith, the weaver, the woodcarver and more show their skills making weapons, tools and clothing like a thousand years ago. Moesgaard Museum, take bus no. 6 end station. No admission, free.

12 noon to 5 pm the Old Mill operates, 5 min.s walk from Moesgaard Museum, 10 sorts of fresh flour for sale. Bus no. 6 to the end station at the museum. Address: Skovmøllevej 51. Free.

137 3 pm Guitar Matiné – Classical by the Royal Academy of Music, Skovgaardsgade 2C, Aarhus C, free.

3 pm Song Society Societas Pro Musica – Classical Music at Juhl-Sørensen’s Piano House, Skovvejen 2B, Aarhus C,

7 pm Aarhus Organ Festival: Organist Christian Præstholm at Vor Frue Kirke, Our Lady’s Church, Vestergade, Aarhus C, free. 10 pm Aarhus Organ Festival: Kristian Krogsøe at Vor Frue Kirke, Our Lady’s Church, Vestergade, Aarhus C, free.

8 pm Pianist Christina Bjørkøe opens the small Piano Festival with Diabelli Variations by Beethoven (70 min.s) at Ravnsbjergkirken (church), Grøfthøjparken, Viby J. The pianist is one of Denmark’s best piano talents, tickets at the door DKK100.

Monday 30 May

12 noon to 6 pm Classical Concerts, exams, by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

7.15 pm to 21.15 How to detect songbirds in the wood close to Moesgaard Museum, meeting place and more details above. Free.

Tuesday 31 May

Wednesday 1 June

10 pm to 12 noon Join the UIC Informal Meeting at Dale’s Café, more details in the UIC Monday Mail!

5 pm Serenades by Mozart and Beethoven by Concerto Copenhagen at Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral), free

138 Best wishes for the coming days!

Wednesday 01 June 2011

Note. 1. World Images, Verdensbilleder – final, but focus day today Wednesday – open till midnight! 2. Tomorrow a holiday – Christ’s Ascension Day, and official opening day for the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea. 3. At the Art Museum Aros Your Rainbow Panorama artwork is all day till 10 pm! 4. Constitution Day & Father’s Day is Sunday! 5. Win prizes by participating in a survey 6. Do sign up to international it-charity event in Aarhus, Denmark, and much more of general interest. 7. At the very bottom you find the specific weekend suggestions.

June 2011

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At today’s UIC Informal Meeting Karen Hoffmann gave a fine introduction to the state of Jordan. It made most of the audience wish to visit the country. Jordan is facing a range of challenges. There is not much industry, the country lack water supplies and more. And the main source of income comes from tourism, which is a vulnerable business with the instability, that the country’s political situation creates. The Jordanian people is ready for reforms, but how to bring them about. Nevertheless, the country deserves to be visited with its many Roman sites there is a rich history to discover. Among them especially the town, Petra. A unique place to visit, ranking among the 7 wonders of the world heritage! Karen could also report from a special swim in the salty Dead Sea. A peculiar feeling not being able to dive – not to speak of sinking! Here a mud bath was possible, and claimed to be very healthy. We shall see… Karen completed the introduction by bringing a lot of written materials on Jordan and hundreds of photos. Afterwards we enjoyed socializing with one another. Warm thanks to Karen for a fine, fun, and informative morning meeting. But also each one of the group who attended and contributed to the common good.

Next week in the Monday mail there will be more details concerning next Wednesday’s visit to Sculpture by the Sea! Or turn to the website www.au.dk/uic (more details likely to be added Monday).

.. Now to the weekly news for the coming days. The intention is to give some hints & inspiration to most possible.

Last weekend the huge artwork ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ opened on the roof of the Art Museum Aros, and now tomorrow the open air exhibition Sculpture by the Sea will be opened officially at 2 pm by the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. Both exhibitions are very exciting and an enriching period of time in Aarhus!

Many of you are presumably acquainted with the background for Christ’s Ascension day, the Holiday tomorrow. Nevertheless, it can also for a good part of us be something new, so it is explained a bit in the following under information of general interest.

140 INFORMATION OF GENERAL INTEREST

Thursday tomorrow is a holiday: THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST – KRISTI HIMMELFARTSDAG Thursday 2 June is a holiday – a day off. Again one of the many spring holidays, which mainly originate from religious events. Thursday next week is no exception. It is a Christian Holiday, and celebrates that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and the Holy Ghost, Helligånden was poured out (this will be celebrated in Pentecost, Pinse). According to the Bible, this event took place 40 days after Christ's resurrection on Easter Day. During these days Christ spent time with his disciples. In Denmark, this is mostly a church event, and services will be posted outside the churches. – For a majority of Danes it is appreciated as an extra day to enjoy with family and friends. Traditionally, many will - if possible - try to arrange Friday off as well, adding up to 4 days vacation! This business opportunity has long been seen from the special offers advertised at hotels, entertainment parks, restaurant, travel agents and more.

‘ SCULPTURE BY THE SEA’ FROM THURSDAY Sculpture by the Sea returns to Aarhus. An event which for the first time took place here in 2009. It is a free open air exhibition on a three-kilometer stretch of coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage. The huge outdoor art event with 65 sculptures from across the world will this year be open from 2 June - 3 July. Don’t miss the interesting summer art event. Read more on www.sculpturebythesea.com. Art seen from the sea: Boat rides will be available and can be reserved. The boat, Svanen (the Swan), will during the exhibition period sail on the hour from 10 am to 8 pm, during weekends and holidays from 10 am to 10 pm. It will leave from Marselisborg Yacht Harbour and to Ballehage (end of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition) and sail very close to the waterfront. Binoculars will be available. Coffee, beer, water, wine, ice cream and food will be for sale. The boat can be rented for parties, accommodates up to 90 persons. A boat ride costs: Adult DKK60, Child DKK40. Reservations can be made on phone 27389203 or by e-mail [email protected] Sculpture by the Sea – The Open Air Art Exhibition opens at 2 pm at Tangkrogen, and from then on everyone can enjoy as walk as they may please! – Next Wednesday the UIC will take a walk here, more details in the UIC mail next Monday (but also on www.au.dk/uic.

141 SUNDAY IS CONSTITUTION DAY (GRUNDLOVSDAG) Sunday 5 June is Constitution Day and celebrated meetings where speeches are given presenting the needs of today by politicians, but also a general celebration of Democracy. The first constitution was written up in 1849 and signed by King Frederik 7 and marked a transfer from autocracy to democracy. The transfer was peaceful. If you at some point make an excursion to Himmelbjerget, the Sky Mountain in the Lake District close to the town of Silkeborg, som 40 KM west of Aarhus, you will notice a lot of commemorate plates, stones and signs, they derives from different meetings and incidents, which took place here on the mountain, during a couple of decades people gathered here and discussed the political situation and the Author, later politician, St. St. Blicher was a strong figure in this movement of the people and well worth to be looked further into. Expect political meetings around the city, in the Botanical Garden for example. Note: Most shops are closed this day. But with the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, be sure lots of activities will make the city lively. . and

FATHER ’S DAY Furthermore, Sunday is also Father’s Day (an equal to Mother’s Day, which was celebrated 2. Sunday of May). The purpose of Father’s Day is to set time aside to appreciate your father - and maybe give him some gifts. Consider inviting your father out to enjoy some quality time in Tivoli, where fathers that particular day enter for free! Or by taking him out to enjoy one of the events described below.

‘ YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA’ ON THE ROOF OF THE AROS THE ART MUSEUM Your Rainbow Panorama on the roof of the Art Museum AROS is open and fairly easy to have access to. It was announced likely to create waiting lists, but is now reported to be moving smoothly. There is fine information – also in English – on Aros’ website, But let me repeat the text from last week’s newsletter: The Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has been working on this spectacular artwork for years and everyone have from street level seen it coming. Now it will be open for everybody to try - to enjoy! With Olafur Eliasson’s own words ‘Your rainbow panorama enters into a dialogue with the existing architecture and reinforces what is assured beforehand, that is to say the view of the city. I have created a space which virtually erases the boundaries between inside and outside – where people become a little uncertain as to whether they have stepped into an art work or into a section of the

142 museum. This uncertainty is important to me, as it challenges people to rethink and sense beyond their limits within which they are accustomed to move’. - For security reasons only 150 visitors can be allowed inside the rainbow and an additional 140 visitors on the open roof area. To visit the ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ you need to buy a ticket to the Art Museum AROS and in addition buy a so-called roof ticket DDK10 each person. If you buy membership (not renewal) during June, the price is reduced by DDK100. Membership means among other discounts that you can bring your spouse or a friend along for free. More details on www.aros.dk for information on when tickets are available. The first days the tickets are also time-limited for the panorama rainbow, e.g. half hour tickets. In June where also the huge open air exhibition Sculpture by the Sea is on, the Art Museum Aros will have extended open hours e.g. from 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Mondays, though! Must be incredible beautiful in the Danish summer evenings ‘where it never gets really dark’!

TODAY WEDNESDAY IS THE FINAL & FOCUS DAY FOR WORLD IMAGES, VERDENSBILLEDER, 2011 Aarhus City invites you to World Images, Verdensbilleder, 2011to a visual journey of the Caribbean and the Danish West Indies, De Vestindiske Øer (Danish colonies until 1917: St. Croix, St. John og St Thomas). For the first time the cultural festival is on for 3 days and starts Monday 30 May and runs till the main day Wednesday 1 June, where downtown shops are open till midnight. The city's squares and streets come into play on both the cultural, entertainment and intellectual level. The World Images 2011 brings the Caribbean and the Danish West Indies to Aarhus in collaboration with the many exciting countries in the Caribbean showing what each has to offer both in terms of culture, history and music. Experience the last of the three-day culture and shopping festival. The Caribbean culture can be sensed, tasted and enjoyed in an authentic way right in the Aarhus city centre. One of the outstanding highlights of the festival is the great Caribbean parade on Wednesday 1 June from 6pm to 8pm. It starts at Bispetorv, next to the Cathedral and winds its way in Aarhus City's streets. This will include a variety of elements of music, dance and happenings related to the Caribbean. At midnight the the culture & shopping festival ends with some fireworks, takes place at Bispetorv again. More details on www.aarhus-city.dk and www.musikhusetaarhus.dk.

PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN THIS SURVEY, WHICH HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY. IT WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN COLLABORATION WITH RESEARCH DIRECTOR,

143 PROFESSOR JAKOB LAURING, PHD, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AARHUS UNIVERSITY: Aarhus University and International Community are collaborating on a large scale research project on international workers and accompanying spouses. The project will focus on the level of satisfaction of International Community’s members and will be carried out over the next few weeks. We kindly ask you to participate in this project by completing a survey. By doing so, you will automatically enter in a random drawing of cash prizes and entertainment offers. We offer prices to participating expatriates and spouses. 20,000 DKR worth of cash prices and entertainment offers will be delivered directly to the winners. The first price is 10,000 DKR in cash. If you so desire, a complimentary copy of the final report will be sent to you free of charge, as a small token of our appreciation for your time and effort. Your answers will be handled in the strictest confidence and used only for statistical purposes. No individual answer will be identified or reported. You can answer the survey here. Note - If the link does not work, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.survey-xact.dk/LinkCollector? key=9WUK2Q8N3236. We hope you will participate and help us improve our efforts and services, and thank you very much for your assistance. Thank you very much for your kind assistance!

From Center Manager Else Magård, AU Madalgo comes the following announcement:

RANDOM HACKS OF KINDNESS – RHOK #3: AARHUS

Invitation to international it--‐charity event in Aarhus, Denmark.

--‐”Random Hacks of Kindness” – Hacking for Humanity

As an it---developer you now have the opportunity to participate in a worldwide charity event. Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is coming to Denmark and together with other skilful developers from all over Europe you are invited to make the world a better place. Please join us on June 4th-5th for a RHoK hackathon in Aarhus! Where: The Shannon Building, Aarhus University, Finlandsgade 24A. 8200 Aarhus N When: The 4th – 5th of June 2011

144 Who can participate: it--‐students, --‐developers, --‐designers, and --‐project coordinators.

Registration and information about the event: www.rhok.au.dk, http://rhok.dk/? page_id=494 (Some Danish description) (max 65 participants) More info about RHoK: www.rhok.org What Do I Need: We will provide facilities, power, food and refreshments to help you write your application. Just bring your laptop, ideas, and enthusiasm to complete the mix. When and Where: The Aarhus hackathon will take place from Saturday, June 4th at 09:00 until Sunday, June 5th at 15:30. It will be held at Aarhus University – Shannon building, Finlandsgade 24A, 8200 Aarhus N.

ON THE MAN MADE ‘ISLAND’ ON AARHUS HARBOUR DISTRICT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TNE NAVITAS BUILDING STARTED TUESDAY Here Denmark’s new center for energy technology is planned to have 38,000 sq.meter big. The schools behind the consortium are School of Engineering, Aarhus School of Engineers, Incuba Science Park and Aarhus Municipality. The first mentioned schools will be part of AU from January 2012.

INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN Children of international staff in Aarhus will soon get the chance of having a daycare, børnehave, where English is the 1st language. Until now international children have only been able to go to Danish kindergarten. Now the Aarhus municipality will open up for the establishing an international kindergarten. This is good news, especially for people coming on short term appointments and visits.

SOON MORE PARKING DOWNTOWN AARHUS In Østergade – downtown Aarhus – a hotel is under construction. It has been an interesting project to follow for months, only with the façade preserved facing the street Østergade. A complicated and slow process as a parking lot will be in the basement, providing 100 parking spaces. In the future very convenient for the hotel guests above. But

145 parking spaces will also be open to shoppers and tourists in general, as it will be a public parking garage! The parking is very needed, as parking areas have been closed down at more points around the city.

OVEN BUILDING AND BREAD BAKING AT MOESGÅRD MUSEUM, BUT ALSO AT THE OLD MILL This weekend 2, 4 and 5 June Moesgaard Museum organizes workshops at which you can learn to build a Viking oven and bake delicious bread from the grains and flour, which we know from ancient and medieval times. Skovmøllen, the Old Mill, close to the museum is also open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and during those days you can see how the mill works, and the children can bake flat- and twisted bread over open fire. Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm the ovens will be build and the bread will be made Saturday and Sunday. The workshop – building ovens - is aimed at adults and older kids. Adults pay 50DKK and for kids it is free to participate. www.moesmus.dk. Bus number 6 (off at the end station) will take you to the museum and/or the Old Mill.

Thursday 02 June

2 pm At Tangkrogen: The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark will officially open the 3 KM Open Air Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea with some 60 sculptures placed along the coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage.

3 pm Chamber Concert by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free

5 pm The wind players from the Concerto Copenhagen play music by Mozart and Beethoven at Aarhus Cathedral, free.

Friday 03 June

146 12 noon Concert exams by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

5 pm The Hoersholm Choir perform classical choir songs at Sct. John’s Church, Skt. Johannes Kirke next to Aarhus Universityhospital, 5 min.s walk from AU Nobelparken, free.

7.30 pm Cellist Susanne Engelmann – making her début, classical music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Saturday 04 June

10 am to 10 pm Your Rainbow Panorama at the Art Museum AROS is open! See more details above. Admission. 10 am to 4 pm Life in the Viking Houses at Moesgaard Museum. Meet the the Viking train to fight, the blacksmith, the weaver, the woodcarver and more show their skills making weapons, tools and clothings like a thousand years ago. Moesgaard Museum, take bus no. 6 end station. No admission, free. 5 pm Aarhus Organ Festival: Jakob Lorentzen at Skt. Pauls Kirke, Sct. Paul’s Church, M.P. Bruuns Gade, Aarhus C, free. 8 pm . Aarhus Organ Festival: Ulrik Spang-Hanssen at Vor Frue Kirke, Our Lady’s Church, Vestergade, Aarhus C, free.

7.30 pm Piano Evening – Classical Music by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Sunday 05 June

10 am to 2 pm GPS treasure hunt, the so-called geocaching for children on Moesgaard Beach. 10 am to 4 pm Life in the Viking Houses at Moesgaard Museum. Meet the the Viking train to fight, the blacksmith, the weaver, the woodcarver and more show their skills making weapons, tools and clothing like a thousand years ago. Moesgaard Museum, take bus no. 6 end station. No admission, free.

147 Monday 06 June

All Monday Aros the Art Museum is closed, e.g. no ‘Your Rainbow Panorama!

12.30 pm to 5 pm Classical Concerts, exams, by the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

5 pm Choir concert by Aarhus Music School at the Concert Hall in the Foyer, free.

7.30 pm Oboist Jenny Sjöbert makes her début at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Tuesday 07 June

11.30 am to 5 pm Classical concerts, exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

2 pm to 7 pm Rythmic concerts, exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

5 pm Classical concert by students from the Royal Academy of Music

7.30 pm Flutist Leif Ramløv Svendsen and Organist Ulrik Spang-Hanssen – classical concert at Aabyhøj Church, kirke, Silkeborgvej 290, free.

Wednesday 08 June

10 am we gather at Filtenborg Plads, a small square across the street from Tangkrogen and walk the distance SCULPTURE BY THE SEA (as we feel for it – and of course also weather permitting), see more details in the Monday mail or on the website www.au.dk/uic)

148 5 pm Serenades by Mozart and Beethoven by Concerto Copenhagen at Aarhus Domkirke (Cathedral), free

Thursday 09 June 2011

Note: The Open Air Exhibition ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ – Your Rainbow Panorama at Aros Art Museum – Visit for free the City Museum before it closes – U21 EM in Aarhus - This weekend another holiday, the Whitsun and much more information.

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Wednesday some from the UIC – 15 of us – walked the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition distance – the 3 KM each way! The weather stayed dry, quite pleasant, but mainly on the grayish side and at times a bit windy. The artworks were admired, discussed, enjoyed, and appreciated, like the social part of the walk. We found ourselves exposed to a wide range of fascinating and creative ideas. The artworks are impressive and beautifully arranged in the green and blue setting, e.g. on the coastline and/or in the wood, some hanging in trees. - It is an event that we can fully recommend everyone to go and see. A good point is that it is out there beyond the usual work hours, in fact, you can decide to take a walk very late in the evening. - If the moon comes out a walk could be enchanting!

Like with the ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ artwork on top of the art museum Aros Aarhus City has something to offer everyone while you are here – or have visitors coming!

Next week UIC has an Informal Meeting at the DTM Building, no topic is planned. Likely to come up, - will then appear in the Tuesday mail (Monday is part of the Whitsun Holiday).

Again this weekend as well as Monday is a holiday, the Whitsun, an extended weekend off from work! More details on what brought this about below.

THIS EXTENDED WEEKEND WE CELEBRATE THE NEXT HOLIDAY, THE WHITSUN HOLIDAYS, PINSEFERIE It means not only the weekend is off, but Monday as well! The Danish spring semester provides plenty of days off work to spend with family and friends, a privilege in fact.

150 Should be favored. Otherwise it just means extra work hours, which of course can be devoted ‘sitting’ work projects! Sunday, Whit Sunday, is in Danish Pinsedag and Monday is simply Whit Monday, 2. Pinsedag. Whitsun is in Christianity the celebration of the arrival of the Holy Ghost, which helped the first Christians to preach the Gospel the Holy Ghost came upon the 12 disciples 50 days after Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. Therefore the date of this holiday varies from year to year. Services in the Catholic and Lutheran Churches take place at least this Sunday, feel free to join in at the Cathedral or wherever you would like. Outside any given church there is announced time(s) of service. To some people it is a favoured tradition to get up early Whit Sunday, pack a picnic basket and go into the wood, Risskov or Marselisborg woods to watch the sun ‘dance’ - it is believed the meaning has derived from people getting thrilled by the sight of the green leaves, of the beautiful light green wood filled with spring sunrays by sunrise. Then later the custom was to enjoy the luncheon in nature. It should be added that it was and is weather permitted! Hereof also the tradition of having church service in the wood. The Whitsun Holidays gives many people an opportunity to travel, gather with family or do gardening, so that might be an opportunity for you as well! Be aware that many shops are closed Sunday and Monday, but not restaurants, Tivoli, museums, garden centers, ice cream parlors and the like.

‘ SCULPTURE BY THE SEA’ FROM THURSDAY Sculpture by the Sea has returned to Aarhus. An event which for the first time took place here in 2009. It is a free open air exhibition on a three-kilometer stretch of coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage. The huge outdoor art event with 65 sculptures from across the world will this year be open from 2 June - 3 July. Don’t miss the interesting summer art event. Read more on www.sculpturebythesea.com. Art seen from the sea: Boat rides will be available and can be reserved. The boat, Svanen (the Swan), will during the exhibition period sail on the hour from 10 am to 8 pm, during weekends and holidays from 10 am to 10 pm. It will leave from Marselisborg Yacht Harbour and to Ballehage (end of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition) and sail very close to the waterfront. Binoculars will be available. Coffee, beer, water, wine, ice cream and food will be for sale. The boat can be rented for parties, accommodates up to 90 persons. A boat ride costs: Adult DKK60, Child DKK40. Reservations can be made on phone 27389203 or by e-mail [email protected] Sculpture by the Sea – The Open Air Art Exhibition opens at 2 pm at Tangkrogen, and from then on everyone can enjoy as walk as they may please! – Note the VESTAS events today and on the 15 June, see in the Calendar below.

151 Note also the outdoor exercise:

OUTDOOR EXERCISE AT THE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Monday 13 June During the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition you get the opportunity of fun physical exercise among the many beautiful sculptures. The sport and health guide Henrik Mikkelsen from DGI Jutland will ensure you good exercise under guidance and encouragement. The event runs on Mondays from 5pm to 6.30pm throughout the exhibition period from 2 June – 3 July. Everybody can participate just show up at Tangkrogen by the big sculpture "Consumer Temple" (The three large container), participation is free of charge and organized by DGI Jutland. For more information go to www.vorespuls.dk and look under “Liv i bevægelse” under “Events”(in Danish only)

FREE ADMISSION AT AARHUS CITY MUSEUM ALL JUNE Aarhus City Museum will be relocated by end of June, therefore the some special offers are available, like free admission as well as free coffee. In addition 50% discount on all items in the museum shop and some special tours of the exhibition. – Fortunately, the City Museum will reopen in July as part of the museum ‘the Old Town’. See more details on www.bymuseet.dk. Present address: Carl Blochs Gade 28, Aarhus C. Bus number 18 will take you directly there and bus lines 5, 10, 16, 55 stop at Vesterbrogade just 5 minutes walk from the museum, or by the new sightseeing buses mentioned below.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE WHITSUN HOLIDAYS Walk along the ancient trail 12 Sunday June 2pm-3.30pm: Enjoy a walk along the ancient trail running from Moesgård through the forest to the beach and back again. The hike is about 4 kilometers long and you will see authentic and reconstructed ancient tombs. The ticket to the Moesgård museum must be bought prior to the hike. Meeting point is in front of the main building at the museum and your guide is Katrine Lewinsky Moestrup. Moesgård Museum hopes to see many interested participants, 89421100, www.moesmus.dk. The final stop of bus line number 6 will take you to the museum.

Bonfire and playground at Ørnereden 13 Monday June: 10am-4pm: Come enjoy a fun fine day or a short visit as you like at Naturcenter Ørnereden, Nature Centre ‘Eagle’s Nest’. The new playground, inspired by creatures from the sea, is open and the nature guides will welcome you with a bonfire and fresh wood for the kids to

152 whittle sticks. Stop by for as long as you want and bring lunch to prepare on the fire if you like to try that. Meeting point is at the Nature Center. Nature guide: Henrik Hansen. Both events are free of charge for children and adults. Address: Naturcenter Ørnereden, Ørneredevej 55, 8270 Højbjerg, take bus number 6 (it is midway between the city and Moesgaard Museum, some 5 km), see website www.naturinformation.dk/oernereden,

SIGHTSEEING BUSES DOWNTOWN AARHUS Since May 20, three red double deck buses with open top have been touring in the streets and offered tourists and locals a new perspective on the city. Aarhus is now officially a part of the City Tour concept which consists of a large group of buses in 90 cities worldwide on five continents. The concept is straight forward. Hop on the bus, find a seat and enjoy local attractions. Through a set of headphones information and interesting stories about the city's attractions flow into the ears in either Danish, English or German. There are two different routes to choose between: The red route is a city tour (Aros, Botanical Gardens, the university). The green route runs in the scenic area on Strandvejen overlooking the bay of Aarhus, Marselisborg castle, stadium, and Tivoli. Tickets: DDK125 one day, and DDK150 for two days. Children: 50% off, age 5-15 yrs). More details about stops and time schedule on www.visitaarhus.com (in English).

THE BEACH BAR – STRANDBAREN - ON THE WATERFRONT IS OPEN! Bring friends and family and enjoy time at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren. The bar is open and the waterfront buzzing with life! The bar offers activities for everyone. Several downtown bars and cafées will serve you at the bar offering burgers, delicious drinks, ice cream, smoothies and more. The area provides a great place to join or start cross training, beach volley, waterskiing, basket ball, canoeing and kayaking. Registration for the fitness team is on facebook under 'events'. You will find the bar on Dagmar Petersens Street 101 (first female city council member!) at the waterfront area. The regular opening hours is Thursdays-Sundays at 11am. Activities can be checked on www.strandbaren2011.dk e.g. their jazz concerts.

NORTHSIDE FESTIVAL Northside Festival is born and created in Denmark's youngest city, Aarhus. It is an annual recurring festival for young music lovers. Northside Festival was initiated from the idea

153 that there has long been a popular demand as well as an audience for a music event of this kind which presents major international artists. Northside Festival was organized for the first time in 2010 at Tangkrogen. This year the festival takes place 11 and 12 June in a brand new location at the big green valley area by Søren Frichs vej, just a few miles from the center of Aarhus. For tickets and program go to www.northside.dk .

U21 EM IS MORE THAN SOCCER – VISIT FANZONEN ON BISPETORV, NEXT TO THE CATHEDRAL - FREE CONCERTS AND MORE.. Youth European Soccer Championship, the U21 EM, in Aarhus is more than playing soccer or watching the games. At the FANZONEN downtown – which is opening Friday evening at 10 pm and running till 25 June - you can for example enjoy free concerts and events. From Friday 10 June the Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, in the heart of Aarhus, is transformed into a buzzing square. Each day of the final soccer rounds here will be music, entertainment and lots of activities. Some of the major music names are Mads Langer, Le Freak, Babou and Ginger Ninja. You can enjoy Ginger Ninja Friday 10 June at 10 pm, Mads Langer 16 June at 8.30 pm and Le Freal 25 June at 4 pm. For the entire program go to www.aoa.dk (in Danish only) 21 EM starts Saturday 11 June and ends Saturday 25 June. TEEN ZONE: Before the soccer games the city area between Ingerslevs Boulevard and Sct. Anna Gades Skole (a school) is turned into a place with great activities for young people - a free teen zone with lots of activities. Entertainment like ‘Dance action Aarhus’, rope skipping, skaterworkshop and much more. Saturday 11 June from 12 noon to 6 pm, Tuesday 14 June from 1 pm to 6.30 pm and 25 June from 2.30 to 5 pm. FANZONEN opens on Bispetorv, the Bishop’s Square this Friday 10 June at 10 pm! The next couple of weeks here is open: weekdays from 11 am to 12 midnight, and weekends 12 noon to 12 midnight!

PLAY SOCCER AT TANGKROGEN On Tuesday 14 June our Danish Under-21 soccer stars are playing against Belarus right here in Aarhus - the first and only match in Aarhus. Therefore, Arla and DBU (Danish Ball Union) Jutland invite to a fun soccer event at Tangkrogen. The event is organized for the pleasure of soccer-loving children (and adults), who would like to test their talents and enjoy a nice day with their family and other football enthusiasts. Everyone who participates can win footballs and get free Arla milk and there is a free family calendar for the first 1,000 children. The event is at Tangkrogen from 10am to 5pm, more info at

154 www.aoa.dk (in Danish only). Suggestion: combine it with seeing some sculptures of Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, in fact, hard to avoid!!!

‘ YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA’ ON THE ROOF OF THE AROS THE ART MUSEUM Your Rainbow Panorama on the roof of the Art Museum AROS is open and easy to have access to. Although the number of visitors since the opening has been increased four times the normal. The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created it and thereby brought the rainbow down for us to enjoy every day of the year!! See much more information – also in English – on Aros’ website www.aros.dk . Through June the first month Aros is open till 10 pm, 12 hours each day, except Mondays, where it is closed. Consider membership, which is during June only, is reduced to DKK300 for a full year free visits. And every time you enter your membership includes your spouse or a friend for free.

Thursday 09 June

10 am to 8 pm take a boat ride along the Sculpture by the Sea, from Tangkrogen til Ballehage, DDK60 adult, one way, till 3 July. Every day during the exhibition time.

12.45 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Classical concert Exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.

2 pm Summer Café with songs, stories and more at Møllevangskirken, a Lutheran church, Møllevangs Allé 49, till 25 August, free.

2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm Rythmic music exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.

3 pm to 8 pm Vestas Activities for children and adults at the Sculpture by the Sea at the Welcome Centre at Tangkrogen, free.

7 pm Walk for charity, to benefit the Alzheimer Society by joining the Aarhus Fodslaw, meet at Skovvangskolen 140, Aarhus N, DKK25/adult.

155 7.30 pm Jysk Ungdoms Stryge Orkester, Jutland Youth String Orchestra - a very good group of young musicians from the Aarhus Music School - conducted by Emile Cantor, with music by Mozart, Carl Nielsen and more and Dr. Phil. Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho, AU, who will conduct Heitor Villa-Lobos (soloist Mark Samana) at Sct. Luke’s Church, Skt. Lukas kirken on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C, www.sktlukas.dk, free.

Friday 10 June

11 am to midnight Fanzone – U21 EM, entertainment activities, see details above

12.30 pm Classical concerts exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

4 pm to midnight U21 EM Fanzone – soccer activities – competitions, spnsor activities, music and more. Bispetorvet till 25 June, free.

5 pm The Jutland Opera’s Choir and soloists gives a classical summer concert at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

7.30 pm Trumpet player Anders Regland Farstad – making his début classical concert at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

10 pm Free concerts at Bispetorvet, next to the Cathedral Friday: Ginger Ninja

Saturday 11 June

10 am to 10 pm Your Rainbow Panorama at the Art Museum AROS is open! See more details above. Admission. 11 am 2 pm Open workshops and guided tours for families at the Sculpture by the Sea, Tangkrogen. Until 3 July.

11 am to 4 A secret club house – activities at the Museum of Natural History for 6 yrs and up at Sct. Anna Gade Skole, School, every Saturday during June, free.

12 noon to 3 pm Viking activities for children at Moesgaard Museum, bus no 6 to the end station.

1 pm Martinus Ricardo Chichon – pop/R’n’B at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.

156 2 pm Roller Skate Tour around Brabrand Lake with guide Hartwig Klapp, Aarhus 1900 Inlinere. Meeting place Aabrinkvej, across the street from Falck, free.

Sunday 12 June

11 am 2 pm Open workshops and guided tours for families at the Sculpture by the Sea, Tangkrogen. Until 3 July.

11 am to 2 pm Micro life – try a microscope in the museum lab, every Sunday at the Museum of Natural History on AU Campus, free for children under 18 yrs.

12 noon to 4 pm Viking craftsman shows how to make glass beads for children at Moesgaard Museum, bus no 6 to the end station.

1 pm Djursland Folk Musicians – Celtic-American Folk Rock at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

2 pm to 3.30 pm A walk along the ancient trail at Moesgaard Museum, see details above.

Monday 13 June

10 am to 5 pm Flea Market in Mølleparken, Aarhus C, next to the Main Library

10 am to 4 pm Bonfire and woodcarving day with activities for children and adults by assistance of Nature Guide Henrik Hansen, Nature Center Eagle’s nest, take bus no. 6 halfway to Moesgaard Museum. Free.

1 pm Nana Schwartzlose – singersong at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.

5 pm to 6.30 pm Outdoor exercise at Tangkrogen, next to the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, see details above.

157 Tuesday 14 June

10 am to 5 pm Arla’s Soccer Event for children at Tangkrogen, lots of activities, more details above, free.

7.30 pm Four students from the piano school, Gradus, - classical concert at the Sct. Mark (Markus) Church, classical music at Sct Mark Church, free.

Wednesday 15 June

10 am UIC Informal Meeting, see Monday mail or on the website www.au.dk/uic)

10 am to 8 pm Vestas ‘Global Wind Day – a day to celebrate the wind’ at the Sculpture by the Sea at the Welcome Centre at Tangkrogen, free.

Just to mention of few of the things that happen in Aarhus City, have fun!

158 Web: www.au.dk/uic Phone: +45 3069 8483 Email: [email protected]

Note: AU International Centre seeks housing – AU Ideas are ‘wanted’ - The Open Air Exhibition ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ – Residents place complaints due to the ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ at Aros Art Museum – Men’s Health Week - Visit for free the City Museum before it closes – U21 EM continues – Plenty of concerts, and much more information.

U NIVERSITY I NTERNATIONAL C LUB NEWSLETTER, WEEK 24

UIC Summer Informal Meeting yesterday was enjoyed. A lot was heard from the represented countries e.g. India, Japan, Ireland/GB, Slovakia, Poland (although small Emilia did not want to stay inside!), and Holland. Denmark also contributed – being the host country a bit was informed about the national day to fly flags – visible from all official buildings yesterday. The day we commemorate our flag, which was given us in Estonia in 1219 – as the legend has it, more information on that below.

This week complaints were placed due to ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ artwork on top of the art museum Aros! Believe it or not, some residents in the surrounding apartments feel their homes are so seriously affected by the reflecting rainbow colors that they placed a complaint. This might lead to a law suit, but I hope not. The artist, Olufur Elisasson, immediately commented by saying the residents should try to see the phenomenon as an

159 interesting feature in their homes, like the rainbow becoming part of the residents’ homes. As true art at home! ..Well, let us see what follows from this.

Next week 22 June the UIC Informal Meeting as a Pancake Day from 10 am to 12 noon (?), more details in the Monday mail. Yesterday some signed up for this event, where Francoise Verroust will introduce us to her French pancakes! But it would make it easier to find a suitable place to bake and eat, if we have an idea of how many we are going to be. So please sign up by sending me a mail [email protected] – if possible, before I have to send out the Monday mail with details on how to find the place etc. It will surely be a fun day!

And now some news -

HOUSING AT AU INTERNATIONAL CENTRE SEEK MORE ACCOMODATION The International Centre is looking for housing for 140 exchange students for the autumn semester. The students will arrive 15 August and leave on 31 January 2012. If you have an extra room you want to sublet (also if it is just for the first months of the semester) please fill in this form: http://www.au.dk/en/studies/is/info/pa/sublettingaroom/

The International Centre is also looking for housing for our Summer University Students in August arriving 30 July and leaving 27 August. If you are interested in subletting a room or your flat in August please contact us via this email: [email protected] ------Note: having someone live in your home, while you are on holidays, is the best security system! And in addition you receive rent… /Gitte

AU IDEAS AU Researchers with original and visionary ideas are invited to apply for funding from the new AU Ideas grant programme. Up to 25 million DKK for a 5 year period can be

160 granted from the AU fund. The AU leadership calls for ideas for new inter-disciplinary research centres. Six centres have already been established, and the university now encourage AU researchers with original and visionary ideas to present them, to expand the programme with four new centres. See the full announcement with conditions for applying on: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fremtidensau/nyecentre/ and click on the English version.

‘ SCULPTURE BY THE SEA’ CONTINUES TILL 3 JULY – day and night! Sculpture by the Sea is enjoyed by a lot of people. Whether it will amount to half a million – like estimated – is not given, but likely. Whole school classes visit the exhibition. Many clubs arrange an outing there to enjoy the wide range of artworks. Furthermore, the open air exhibition on a three-kilometer stretch of coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage provides an ideel walk, which is good for all age groups. Don’t miss the interesting summer art event. Read more on www.sculpturebythesea.com. Art seen from the sea: Boat rides will be available and can be reserved. The boat, Svanen (the Swan), will during the exhibition period sail on the hour from 10 am to 8 pm, during weekends and holidays from 10 am to 10 pm. It will leave from Marselisborg Yacht Harbour and to Ballehage (end of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition) and sail very close to the waterfront. Binoculars will be available. Coffee, beer, water, wine, ice cream and food will be for sale. The boat can be rented for parties, accommodates up to 90 persons. A boat ride costs: Adult DKK60, Child DKK40. Reservations can be made on phone 27389203 or by e-mail [email protected] Sculpture by the Sea – The Open Air Art Exhibition opens at 2 pm at Tangkrogen, and from then on everyone can enjoy as walk as they may please! –

Note also the outdoor exercise:

OUTDOOR EXERCISE AT THE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Monday 20 June During the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition you get the opportunity of fun physical exercise among the many beautiful sculptures. The sport and health guide Henrik Mikkelsen from DGI Jutland will ensure you good exercise under guidance and

161 encouragement. The event runs on Mondays from 5pm to 6.30pm throughout the exhibition period till 3 July. Everybody can participate just show up at Tangkrogen by the big sculpture "Consumer Temple" (The three large container), participation is free of charge and organized by DGI Jutland. For more information go to www.vorespuls.dk and look under “Liv i bevægelse” under “Events”(in Danish only)

YESTERDAY WAS: NATIONAL FLAG DAY, VALDEMAR’S DAY Being here you might have wondered why the flags flew from so many official buildings. It was Valdemar’s Day 15 June. On that date in 1219 the Danish King Valdemar Victory on his crusade to Estonia by a miracle ‘received’ the very first Danish flag at Lyndanisse in Estonia. Danish flag was said to have fallen from the sky – by God - granted in response to Bishop Anders Sunesen's prayers. Kind of God approving the Danes deeds in the area. Well, it is more likely that the flag came from the Johanittes order, a monastic order, who fought in the same area. Anyway, the myth is suitable for a celebration of the world's oldest national flags - whether given to us by God or not!! – It should be added that the Danish flag was in use by the King up till about 1850, and not the common people. But from then – after the free constitution came in 1849 – Danes became very fond of their flag. And as seen of all of you, we use the flag officially and informal to celebrate a birthday, end of the semester or any good event – so we are easily available in any size!

A VAST NUMBER OF EXAMS CONCERTS AT THE CONCERT HALL ARE FREE Again this week several concerts representing all kinds of music take place at the Concert Hall. Students from the Royal Academy of Music have their final exams, their debut, and everyone is invited to take part. It is a great opportunity to enjoy music – live – all day long, if you have that kind of time. See some of the concerts announced below under ‘the specific suggestions’.

FREE ADMISSION TO AARHUS CITY MUSEUM ALL JUNE 1 July Aarhus City Museum will be relocated and become part of ‘the Old Town’. The final weeks on its present address means free admission, free coffee and in addition 50% discount on everything in the museum shop and some special tours of the exhibition. More details on www.bymuseet.dk. Present address: Bymuseet, Carl Blochs Gade 28, Aarhus C. Bus number 18 will take you directly there and bus lines 5, 10, 16, 55 stop at Vesterbrogade just 5 minutes walk from the museum, or take one of the new sightseeing buses.

162 A ‘FEEL GOOD WALK’ AT EGÅ ENGSØ, THE EGAA LAKE RECREATIONAL AREA, 19 JUNE Sunday you are welcome to meet up volunteers from different health associations like the Arthritis Association, Diabetes Association, The Osteoporosis Association and Aarhus Health Center. You can test your balance, have your blood pressure measured, learn about the nature area and participate in quizzes. It’s from 2-4pm, participation is free and the meeting point is at the parking lot at Viengevej, off Lystrupvej in Risskov, Bus 9 or 53 can take you there. – It is a great nature area. Besides jogging and biking paths there are shelters, a place for a bonfire - free logs are provided, and more facilities available. Everybody can book such a place for free on http://www.aarhus.dk/da/borger/natur-og- miljoe/Ud-i-naturen/Naturbooking.aspx

VISIT THE DEER PARK SOUTH OF AARHUS Join ‘Ud i naturen’, (Outdoor activities) for at tour of the Deer Park Saturday 18 June. Learn about the Sika deer and the wild boars, when nature guide Bjarne Golles takes you around in the Deer Park. The tour is free and open for everybody from 10 am – 11.30 am. Meet up at the north entrance on Ørneredevej (the entrance closest to the Varna Palæet.) Bus 6 stops here, except on Sundays.

THE BEACH BAR – STRANDBAREN - ON THE WATERFRONT IS OPEN! Bring friends and family and enjoy time at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren. The bar is open and the waterfront buzzing with life! The bar offers activities for everyone. Several downtown bars and cafées will serve you at the bar offering burgers, delicious drinks, ice cream, smoothies and more. The area provides a great place to join or start cross training, beach volley, waterskiing, basket ball, canoeing and kayaking. Registration for the fitness team is on facebook under 'events'. You will find the bar on Dagmar Petersen’s Street 101 (first female city council member) at the waterfront area. The regular opening hours is Thursday-Sunday from 11 am. Activities can be checked on www.strandbaren2011.dk e.g. their jazz concerts.

163 U21 EM IS MORE THAN SOCCER – VISIT FANZONEN ON BISPETORV, NEXT TO THE CATHEDRAL - FREE CONCERTS AND MORE.. Youth European Soccer Championship, the U21 EM, in Aarhus is more than playing soccer or watching the games. At the FANZONEN downtown – which is opening Friday evening at 10 pm and running till 25 June - you can for example enjoy free concerts and events. From Friday 10 June the Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, in the heart of Aarhus, is transformed into a buzzing square. Each day of the final soccer rounds here will be music, entertainment and lots of activities. Some of the major music names are Mads Langer, Le Freak, Babou (this Friday). For the entire program go to www.aoa.dk (in Danish only) 21U EM ends Saturday 25 June. TEEN ZONE: Before the soccer games the city area between Ingerslevs Boulevard and Sct. Anna Gades Skole (a school) is turned into a place with great activities for young people - a free teen zone with lots of activities. Entertainment like ‘Dance action Aarhus’, rope skipping, skaterworkshop and much more. Saturday 18 June from 12 noon to 6 pm, Tuesday 14 June from 1 pm to 6.30 pm and 25 June from 2.30 to 5 pm. FANZONEN opens on Bispetorv, the Bishop’s Square this Friday 10 June at 10 pm! The next couple of weeks here is open: weekdays from 11 am to 12 midnight, and weekends 12 noon to 12 midnight!

‘ YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA’ ON THE ROOF OF THE AROS Your Rainbow Panorama on the roof of the Art Museum AROS is open and easy to have access to. Although the number of visitors since the opening has been increased four times the normal. The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created it and thereby brought the rainbow down for us to enjoy every day of the year!! See much more information – also in English – on Aros’ website www.aros.dk . Through June the first month Aros is open till 10 pm, 12 hours each day, except Mondays, where it is closed. Consider membership, which during June only, is reduced to DKK300 for a full year free visits. And every time you enter your membership includes your spouse or a friend for free.

FAMILY FUN 18 JUNE Family Fun is a new and exciting opportunity. It is a project aimed at active families and is initiated by three young enthusiastic sports students through a network via the AU Department of Sport. The goal is to create a positive framework for Aarhus families in which they can enjoy social and physical activities together. 18 June the activities are mountain biking, volley ball, games in the forest. Meeting place: Mindeparken, Memorial

164 Park, next to the Marselisborg Slot, Castle. DDK 20 per family member. Registration not necessary. Take Bus 6.

MENS’S HEALTH WEEK 14 - 20 JUNE Since 2003 the Danish Nurse Association (Sygeplejeråd) has organized Men's Health Week, which takes place 14 to 20 June. A campaign to focus on men's health and diseases. This year the theme is “Early discovery of diseases and efficient help”. The primary purpose of an international focus on men's health is to ensure greater attention to a number of areas, including topics such as: men's life expectancy around the world, the number of cases of diseases specific to males (especially prostate and testicular cancer), high male mortality of various diseases and accidents, high rate of suicide and men's mental health problems. Aarhus Løve Pharmacy (Apotek) downtown offers e.g. information about blood pressure, sunscreen for men and skin care.

A NEW BUSTERMINAL DOWNTOWN AARHUS Yesterday, it was decided on a press conference that a new bus terminal connected to the central station is planned in the centre of Aarhus and will according to the plan be in use some time in 2015. The new urban development provides a great opportunity to enhance downtown area of Aarhus when it comes to transportation and hopefully it will make life easier for travelers, when switching means of transportation. Next autumn a more detailed plan for the reorganization will be ready to make public.

BREAKING BOULEVARD FESTIVAL 15 - 17 JUNE AT ARCHAUS A year ago, The Aarhus Entertainer Group in Aarhus celebrated its 20 year anniversary with a 3 day festival with appearances by many former students, friends and acquaintances. The success was so great that they are repeating the event this year. Circus Tværs puts up their performance tents and everybody is welcome for free. This new, alternative festival is called Breaking Boulevard and features activities ranging from good old fashioned street entertainment to modern street art like break dance, rap, break battle and much more. The Damascus Circus School, which was founded by Gøglerskolen in collaboration with the Danish Red Cross is now a self-running circus school that defies tanks and civil war to bring fun and joy out to refugee camps in Syria and is here to entertain you at this year’s Breaking Boulevard festival. Our Syrian friends will hold workshops and perform in the Circus Tværs tent. The festival takes place mainly at Archaus downtown at Valdemarsgade 1,

165 8000 Aarhus C close to the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. See program at www.goglerskolen.dk (in Danish only)

WHAT WOULD YOU DO, IF DKK 35,000 WAS DROPPED IN YOUR LETTER FLOP? It is not a joke. It happened to a resident in H.N. Clausens Gade, Aarhus C some 6 weeks ago. Through the letter flop a white envelope was dropped, and to the resident’s surprise contained DKK 35,000. The resident had no idea of why or by whom the money was dropped. But the only right thing: to report the incident to the police and turning the money in. At the police station it was not listed as missing, and so far it has not been possible to trace the money. But for sure there awaits the honest person a reward.

FLEA MARKET IN RISSKOV On Hørgaardsvej in Risskov some of the residents are holding a flea market both Saturday and Sunday. Spring ‘clear outs’ of their attics, garage is on sale, which means you can find anything, from furniture, china, silverware to Oriental rugs, the ad claims only good stuff is to be found. – In case of rain find the market inside the garages, otherwise on the street, Hørgaardvej, 8240 Risskov.

Thursday 16 June

9.30 am Organist Philip Aggesen – classical exams concert at the Aarhus Cathedral, Store Torv, free.

10 am to 8 pm take a boat ride along the Sculpture by the Sea, from Tangkrogen til Ballehage, DDK60 adult, one way, till 3 July. Every day during the exhibition time.

12 noon to 9 pm Rythmical Concerts, Exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset. Free.

12 noon to 12 midnight U21 EM Fanzone – soccer activities, sponsor activities, competitions, and music at the Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet next to the Aarhus Cathedral, free.

166 12.30 pm to 5 pm Classical Concerts, Exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, free.

2 pm Summer Café with songs, stories and more at Møllevangskirken, church, Møllevangs Allé 49, Aarhus C, free.

7 pm join a walk with the group Aarhus Fodslaw. Meeting place: Byleddet, End station for Bus 17, Brabrand. Free.

7.30 pm Cantores Minores and the Boys’ Choir of the Aarhus Cathedral perform choir songs at the Cathedral, Store Torv, free.

Friday 17 June

11 am to midnight Fanzone – U21 EM, entertainment activities, see details above

12.30 pm to 2 pm Classical concerts, exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

12 noon to midnight U21 EM Fanzone – soccer activities – competitions, spnsor activities, music and more. Bispetorvet till 25 June, free.

12.30 pm to 9 pm Rythmical concerts, exams by students from the Royal Academy of Music at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

3 pm DBU Street Challenge – DM in street soccer for 13 to 18 year old at Store Torv, Great Square, next to Aarhus Cathedral, free.

Saturday 18 June

9 am to 8 pm ‘Run for Life’ – exercise, walking and more activities for children and adults. At Lenesvej, parking lot at Hasle Bakker, Hills, free. 10 am to 2 pm Watch freshwater life from a canoe on Brabrand Lake and Aarhus Stream. Organiser: Nature Club ‘Hawk Eye’ (Museum of Natural History). Meet up at Nature Center ‘Sølyst’ (north side of Brabrand Lake), Louisevej 100, Brabrand. Price: DKK50 per canoe

167 10 am to 5 pm Open Garden at Birthe og Flemming Hansen, Solbakken 22, Ugelbølle (15 KM north of Aarhus. Free 10 am to 10 pm Your Rainbow Panorama at the Art Museum AROS is open! See more details above. Admission. 10 am to 11.30 Guided tour in the Deer Park, Dyrehaven, by nature guide Bjarne Golle. Meet at gate, see details above.

11 am to 4 pm ‘A secret club house’ – activities at the Museum of Natural History for 6 yrs and up at Sct. Anna Gade Skole, School, every Saturday during June, free.

12 noon ‘On the wings of music’ A family concert with Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, flutenist Flavia Jørgensen and compère is Jens Andersen at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

1 pm to 2 pm Babou Pop Concert U21 Fanzone at Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, next to Aarhus Cathedral, free.

4 pm to 5 am (Sunday) Beach Party at Risskov Søbad, Den Permanente, Risskov. On facebook more than 10,000 has signed up, so unless you want to participate this is good to know to avoid the area! The Concept at the Beach Party is music, dancing, ’hygge’ and drinks.

Sunday 19 June

10 am to 12 noon ‘Wildflowers Day’ – a family walk with guides Helle Ullmann and Dagmar Kappel. Meet up at the traffic light Sdr. Ringgade og Søren Frichs Vej. Free.

10 am to 5 pm Open Garden at Birthe og Flemming Hansen, Solbakken 22, Ugelbølle (15 KM north of Aarhus. Free 10 am to 4 pm Lion’s Club Lystrup ‘trunk flea market’ at Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C – where also the Open Air Farmers’ Market takes place (from 8.30 am to around 2.30 pm)

11 am to 2 pm Micro life – try a microscope in the museum lab, every Sunday at the Museum of Natural History on AU Campus, free for children under 18 yrs.

168 12 noon to 5 pm the Old Mill operates, 5 min.s walk from Moesgaard Museum, 10 sorts of fresh flour for sale. Bus no. 6 to the end station at the museum. Address: Skovmøllevej 51. Free.

5 pm Concert by Vor Frue Cantori and Organist Murray Stewart in Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade, Aarhus C, free.

6.30 pm Try kayaking next to Sculpture by the Sea an activity by DGI East Jutland. Meet up at the Training Pavillion at Tangkrogen (start of the exhibition), free.

Monday 20 June

10 am to 12 noon Wildflowers’ day – join the family walk, at the intersection at Søndre Ringgade and Søren Frichs Vej, free.

5 pm to 6.30 pm Outdoor exercise at Tangkrogen, next to the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, more details above. Free.

Tuesday 21 June

Wednesday 22 June

10 am UIC Pancake Day, where to meet and more details in the Monday mail!

169 Gitte

International Centre Aarhus University Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, DTM Bldg. 1650 DK-8000 Århus C

Note: The Danish Bonfire Evening, a list of places to join or just see below- or look up JP Aarhus of today – Young people wearing white caps, pay attention to the color and number of stripes on the cap – help get the right artwork stay in Aarhus – AU Ideas are ‘wanted’ – AU International Centre seeks housing - Open Air Exhibition ‘Sculpture by the

170 Sea’ ends 3 July – June: no admission at the City Museum – next bike auction - a little about French pancakes, and much more information.

UIC Summer Informal Meeting yesterday was a success: The Pancake-Party. A lot of people seem to have freshly made pancakes as their favourite, yesterday was no exception. For our kind hostess, Francoise, was well prepared to feed the crowd. The evening before she made the dough, and from the morning baked some 30 pancakes ahead of time.. and they disappeared as soon as time was up for having a meal. First Francoise shared some of what pancakes means in France and added what it in specific calls for in her family. There are two kinds of pancakes, one with white flour and the other is with buckwheat. The buckwheat pancake came to Europe in 12th century and with the crusaders. Later up till our time the buckwheat pancakes were known to be for the poor, for the people in the countryside. They are best when buttered. Pancakes with white flour, crepes or crepe suzettes, are traditionally baked 2 February, known from the Roman period, celebration of the candles. On epiphany day, it is end of the ‘fat Tuesday’, was a true feast with fried food and pancakes with eggs. Plenty to finish the eggs and other goodies, which people were deprived of during Lent. Lent is the preparing time, a quiet fasting time before the Christian Holiday, Easter. – Therefore the fat Tuesday was full of joy and liberty, before people had to be living so plain! In France pancakes are still a delight. And Francoise’s are no exception. She often bakes them for her grandchildren! I quote her for saying that during her 3 stays – so far - at AU, this time a little less than three months, she brings her ‘best’ pancake pan with her. – Francoise’s went on saying that whoever bakes pancakes know that the first one comes out with a somewhat peculiar shape. Although the taste is the same, this one – not living up to the standard - is in France ‘for the dog’! – Interesting, as I think most often it is known as the sample piece – a nice excuse for not waiting till we get all done and are at the table. Francoise made us all feel so much at home and besides, eating the pancakes, we enjoyed wine, coffee, juice and all the international most inspiring friendships. – When mentioning this would appear in today’s newsletter, Francoise asked me to pass on a thank you for coming and for bringing presents to her.

171 Le drapeau tricolore is here to show our appreciation, Francoise!

Splendidly done… Cheers !!

A few days ago I heard that baking pancakes topped with elder flowers is very good. Right now you can pick some elder flowers almost anywhere in the wood, on the fields, and hedgerows – thereby easy to have a try. Bon appétit!

UIC Informal Meeting next week will include a brief introduction by Dr. Eleftheria Arapoglou, Athens: ‘A Bridge over the Balkans: Demetra Vaka Brown and the tradition of women travelers to the Orient". Check the Monday mail for further details please.

In the following some other news, among them information about the celebration of Skt. Hans Aften, Sct. John Evening.

SKT. HANS AND SUMMER SOLSTICE There are different elements in this celebration, which require some explanation for newcomers as well as Danes. So here comes some information about the Danish way of celebrating this time of the year: Thursday evening the 23 June bonfires will be burning

172 many, many places and parties will be on all the night, especially if the weather is warm and dry. The reason for the bonfire event is a heathen tradition to symbolically (at some period of time it actually happened) burn, what people believed to be witches on the eve of solstice. It was believed that the fire would make the witches leave for Bloksbjerg a Mountain in the Harz, Germany (in Denmark alone: between 1540 and 1693 some 1,000 people died on the bonfires!) With Christianity Friday 24 June is Skt. Hans day. It is celebrated as the apostle’s birthday, and he was born 6 months prior to Jesus. In English his name is Sct. John. In Danish he is Johannes, which eventually was shortened to Hans, consequently it became Sct. Hans day. A name he was given as he was to announce the coming of Jesus. - Another detail to mention is that in Denmark we celebrate him the evening before his birth. The same goes for Jesus at Christmas time! The evening is celebrated with bonfires and bonfire speeches, often accompanied by barbequing. There will be many public bonfires in the city parks – also the university park and Tivoli Friheden see a list of places here or below in the Calender or in today’s paper Jp for example: http://www.aarhusportalen.dk/sankthansaften.asp

Note: in Risskov – on the beautiful beaches – each street has its own bonfire, and when lit it makes a spectacular view! Depending on the weather, of course. The tradition is that on most of the streets the people gather, receive each a torch and then proceed together down on the beach to lit the bonfire. It can be the most enchanting experience – also to attend the Beach Bar Bonfire on the harbour, and from there see the bonfires in Risskov and in clear weather bonfires across the bay! And singing may also be heard. That is when Danish summer is best! This morning at ‘my’ beach in Risskov I counted 17 bonfires, and for the first time saw a huge bonfire seriously wrapped up with plastic to keep it dry!!! What an invention... If you have been to Skagen, the tip of Jutland or just at the Aros Art Museum you may have noticed paintings from this happy Sct. Hans Evening celebration, and our Danish writer Holger Drachmann lived in Skagen (the tip of Jutland), when he in 1885 wrote the Midsummer song ‘Vi elsker vort land’ - This country we love...! It simply is needed tonight.. Skt. Hans Aften, Sct. John’s Evening, Danish Solstice & Bonfire Evening please enjoy it!

173 QUEEN MARGRETHE II OF DENMARK IS IN RESIDENCE – SEE THE CHANGE OF GUARDS Wednesday by 9.30 am Queen Margrethe II arrived by the Royal Yacht to Aarhus and was welcomed by the Mayor Nicolai Wammen and the city’s notabilities. Fortunately in the most spectacular weather. Part of the Royal Family is now in residence at Marselisborg Castle and therefore the gate is under close guard. Every day at 12 noon sharp the change of guards can be observed.

STUDENT CAPS AND NOISY TRUCKS Have you noticed all the young people in the streets wearing white caps with a black front and a blue, light blue, red or black stripe? They are entitled to wear these caps, as soon as they finish their last exam at the Gymnasium (the Danish equivalent to High School). Now they are called ‘studenter’ and the colour of the stripe(s) indicates the specific education they now have. It is common to congratulate the students wearing caps, in fact an excellent opportunity to stop up and communicate in the street. When each class has finished the exams, it is time to celebrate. A Danish tradition is that they take a one-day ride in a decorated truck or some other kind of vehicle, paying all the their parents a brief visit. Each home is expected to serve them a drink, which eventually for most of the studenter quite a bit. Therefore, these trucks make a lot of noise, so you are bound to hear them whenever you are close to them.

HOUSING AT AU INTERNATIONAL CENTRE SEEK MORE ACCOMODATION The International Centre is looking for housing for 140 exchange students for the autumn semester. The students will arrive 15 August and leave on 31 January 2012. If you have an extra room you want to sublet (also if it is just for the first months of the semester) please fill in this form: http://www.au.dk/en/studies/is/info/pa/sublettingaroom/

174 AU IDEAS AU Researchers with original and visionary ideas are invited to apply for funding from the new AU Ideas grant programme. Up to 25 million DKK for a 5 year period can be granted from the AU fund. The AU leadership calls for ideas for new inter-disciplinary research centres. Six centres have already been established, and the university now encourage AU researchers with original and visionary ideas to present them, to expand the programme with four new centres. See the full announcement with conditions for applying on: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fremtidensau/nyecentre/ and click on the English version.

ONLY 10 DAYS MORE TO SEE AND ENJOY THE MAGNIFICANT ‘SCULPTURE BY THE SEA’ - CONTINUES TILL 3 JULY – day and night! The Exhibition continues till 3 July – day and night it can be seen. It is the top opportunity to appreciate art, and at the same time do some exercise, plus in addition get some fresh air. It is perfectly alright to bring your drinks, food or just coffee there. The long days make the evenings perfect for a small or longer outing in the quiet woodlands or on the beach.. Try to make it out there again, while it is here for free! Tonight with the bonfires it will also be an excellent time to get out there.. Sculpture by the Sea is enjoyed by a lot of people. Whether it will amount to half a million – like estimated – is not given, but likely. Whole school classes visit the exhibition. Many clubs arrange an outing there to enjoy the wide range of artworks. Furthermore, the open air exhibition on a three-kilometer stretch of coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage provides an ideel walk, which is good for all age groups. Don’t miss the interesting summer art event. Read more on www.sculpturebythesea.com. Art seen from the sea: Boat rides will be available and can be reserved. The boat, Svanen (the Swan), will during the exhibition period sail on the hour from 10 am to 8 pm, also during weekends and holidays. It will leave from Marselisborg Yacht Harbour and to Ballehage (end of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition) and sail very close to the waterfront. Binoculars will be available on board. Coffee, beer, water, wine, ice cream and food will be for sale. The boat can be rented for parties, and it accommodates up to 90 persons. A boat ride costs: Adult DKK60, Child DKK40. Reservations can be made on phone 27389203 or by e-mail [email protected] Sculpture by the Sea – The Open Air Art Exhibition opens at 2 pm at Tangkrogen, and from then on everyone can enjoy as walk as they may please! – Note: One of the sculptures will be chosen to stay in Aarhus When the Sculpture by the Sea 2011 Aarhus ends one of the artworks is hopefully going to stay in Aarhus - and you can actually influence which one. The company Pressalit and Aarhus Municipality give everybody the option to help decide by voting for one of the following sculptures: "Red Memory Shy Boy" by Chen Wen Ling from China, "Afløb" by Peter Frimand, Denmark, "Kinetic Sculpture" by Michael Hischer, Germany, "From Optimism to Hope" by Andrew Rogers, Australia, "Interactions" by Jørn Rønnau,

175 Denmark or "Chapel No. 2" by Vaclav Fiala, Czech Republic. Participate by turning to TV 2 Østjylland’s website: www.tv2oj.dk no later than 1 July at 12 noon. The most popular sculpture and thereby the one to stay in Aarhus will be announced in the evening on TV 2 Østjylland at 7. 30 pm!

OUTDOOR EXERCISE AT THE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Monday 27 June During the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition you get the opportunity of fun physical exercise among the many beautiful sculptures. The sport and health guide Henrik Mikkelsen from DGI Jutland will ensure you good exercise under guidance and encouragement. The event runs on Mondays from 5pm to 6.30pm throughout the exhibition period e.g. 3 July. Everybody can participate just show up at Tangkrogen by the big sculpture "Consumer Temple" (The three large container), participation is free of charge and organized by DGI Jutland. For more information go to www.vorespuls.dk and look under “Liv i bevægelse” under “Events”(in Danish only)

THE AARHUS ART BUILDING 1 JULY Aarhus Art Building opens its doors this summer to display three major exhibitions on sustainability, ecological past and future dreams as their focus. The exhibitions focus on alternative lifestyles, cultural encounters and experimental encounters with nature. The exhibitions run until 17th August. Note: Among the Aarhus institutions, the Aarhus Kunstbygning is very good at informing in both Danish and English. So may want to be on their mailing list, not necessary to be member for getting the information. Come and enjoy the summer atmosphere with a cold drink, music, and bonfire outdoor. There will be speeches by e.g. chief curator Charlotte Sprogøe. Everybody is invited from at 5 pm. Address: J.M. Mørk Gade 13, 8000 Aarhus C.

FREE ADMISSION TO AARHUS CITY MUSEUM ALL JUNE 1 July Aarhus City Museum will be relocated and become part of ‘the Old Town’. The final week on its present address means free admission, free coffee and in addition 50% discount on everything in the museum shop and some special tours of the exhibition. More details on www.bymuseet.dk. Present address: Bymuseet, Carl Blochs Gade 28, Aarhus C.

176 Bus number 18 will take you directly there and bus lines 5, 10, 16, 55 stop at Vesterbrogade just 5 minutes walk from the museum, or take one of the new sightseeing buses.

NEXT BICYCLE AUCTION ON 25 JUNE The next bike auction will be held on 25 June from 10 am. The auction will include approximately 230 bicycles, bicycle trailers, a pair of 4-wheel quads, etc. There will be screening Friday the 24 June from 3pm to 6pm and on the auction day the doors are open from 8:30 am. Catalogue and photos are now updated and can be viewed at: www.oj- auktion.dk/?Auktioner/Kataloger&siteid=6.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ‘Ud i Naturen’ invites children and their parents to come and explore the beach area at Ørnereden Nature Centre (Eagle’s Nest Nature Centre). 28 June from 10 am to 3 pm. Families can look for small animals on the beach (south of the large staircase) and learn about e.g. seaweed flies, small shrimps and mussels by the guidance of nature guide Henrik Hansen. Everybody is welcome, remember sunscreen or rain coats depending on the weather. Address: Naturcenter Ørnereden, Ørneredevej 55, 8270 Højbjerg (bus number 6, 19).

Walk: If you are more into a 7 KM long walk in Riis Skov (the wood Risskov, a bit north on Grenåvej you see it) you have plenty of options, walking, running, fitness in open air even! But Tuesday 28 June a walk starts and ends at the Vandrehjem, Aarhus hostel in Riis Skov at 7 pm. Guide is Svend Krüger, who will tell you about the area. Free to join – also a way to meet some Danes.

THE BEACH BAR – STRANDBAREN - ON THE WATERFRONT IS OPEN! Bring friends and family and enjoy time at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren. The bar is open and the waterfront buzzing with life! The bar offers activities for everyone. Several downtown bars and cafées will serve you at the bar offering burgers, delicious drinks, ice cream, smoothies and more. The area provides a great place to join or start cross training, beach volley, waterskiing, basket ball, canoeing and kayaking. Registration for the fitness team is on facebook under 'events'. You will find the bar on Dagmar Petersen’s Street 101 (first female city council member) at the waterfront area. The regular opening hours is Thursday-Sunday from 11 am. Activities can be checked on www.strandbaren2011.dk e.g. their jazz concerts.

177 U21 EM IS MORE THAN SOCCER – VISIT FANZONEN ON BISPETORV, NEXT TO THE CATHEDRAL - FREE CONCERTS AND MORE.. Youth European Soccer Championship, the U21 EM, in Aarhus is more than playing soccer or watching the games. At the FANZONEN downtown – which is opening Friday evening at 10 pm and running till 25 June - you can for example enjoy free concerts and events. From Friday 10 June the Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, in the heart of Aarhus, is transformed into a buzzing square. Each day of the final soccer rounds here will be music, entertainment and lots of activities. Some of the major music names are Mads Langer, Le Freak, Babou (this Friday). For the entire program go to www.aoa.dk (in Danish only) 21U EM ends Saturday 25 June. TEEN ZONE: Before the soccer games the city area between Ingerslevs Boulevard and Sct. Anna Gades Skole (a school) is turned into a place with great activities for young people - a free teen zone with lots of activities. Entertainment like ‘Dance action Aarhus’, rope skipping, skaterworkshop and much more. Saturday 25 June from 2.30 to 5 pm and FANZONEN opens on Bispetorv, the Bishop’s Square this Friday 10 June at 10 pm! The next couple of weeks here is open: weekdays from 11 am to 12 midnight, and weekends 12 noon to 12 midnight!

‘ YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA’ ON THE ROOF OF THE AROS Your Rainbow Panorama on the roof of the Art Museum AROS is open and easy to have access to. Although the number of visitors since the opening has been increased four times the normal. The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created it and thereby brought the rainbow down for us to enjoy every day of the year!! See much more information – also in English – on Aros’ website www.aros.dk . Through June the first month Aros is open till 10 pm, 12 hours each day, except Mondays, where it is closed. Consider membership, which during June only, is reduced to DKK300 for a full year free visits. And every time you enter your membership includes your spouse or a friend for free. Consider it to be the place from which to enjoy some bonfires!

Thursday 23 June

178 10 am to 8 pm take a boat ride along the Sculpture by the Sea, from Tangkrogen til Ballehage, DDK60 adult, one way, till 3 July. Every day during the exhibition time – and tonight enjoy the bonfires from the seaside!

11 am and on (every Thursday all summer!) Beach volley at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

12 noon to 12 midnight U21 EM Fanzone: Soccer & sponsor activities, competitions, music and more on at the Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, next to Aarhus Cathedral, free.

2 pm ‘Summer Café’ with songs, stories and more at Møllevangskirken, church, Møllevangs Allé 49, Aarhus C, next to ASB/AU, free.

5 pm to 7 pm Peter Lund Swing Trio – Jazz at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, on Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersens Gade 101, 8000 C, free.

Skt. Hans Aften, Sct. John’s Evening, Danish Solstice & Bonfire Evening: 5 pm Barbeque at the Dormitories, Kollegierne, on AU Campus. Later Bonfire speech, singing, entertainment and from 0.30 am bands play music till 5 am, see details in Danish on Kollegierne i Universitetsparken, free to join. Address: The Dormitories, Kollegierne on AU- Campus, Karl Verners Vej 2, Århus C

6 pm Sct. John’s Bonfire Party by the Children’s Theater, gym show and bonfire speech at Aabyhøjparken at Thorsvej, Aabyhøj, free.

6 pm to 10 pm Sct. John’s Bonfire Party with entertainment and bonfire speech by City Council Member Jacob Bundsgaard Johansen on the hill, Højen, Jysk Væddeløbsbane, Race Course, Højbjerg, free. 6.30 pm Sct. John’s Bonfire Party with barbecue and bonfire speech at Langenæskirken, church, Kirkedammen 2, Aarhus C, free.

7 pm Bonfire Party at the Sculpture by the Sea, main entrance area. Bonfire speech by the Mayor Nicolai Wammen. Organised by the Children’s Culture House.

7.45 pm Sct. John’s Bonfire Party with Aarhus Girls’ Band. And bonfire speech by Mayor Nicolai Wammen and music from 12 midnight at ‘Tivoli Friheden’, Skovbrynet 5, Aarhus C, admission DDK75.

8.00 pm Bonfire party at the Wood Boat Harbor area, Træskibshavnen (close to the good Fish Market)

Gennerally speaking, for the majority of Bonfire Parties everyone can join, but be prepared to pay for drinks and food.

179 Friday 24 June

12 noon to midnight U21 EM Fanzone: soccer sponsor activities, competitions, music and more. Dishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, next to Aarhus Cathedral till 25 June, free.

4 pm till Saturday at 4 pm 24 hrs. boat rowing by HEI Boat Club, Egaa Marina, Egaa Havvej 35-37, Egå, free.

7 pm to 10 pm Summer Dance – salsa by Jorge Cordero at U21 Fan Zone, Bishop’s Square, Bispetorvet, next to Aarhus Cathedral, free.

Saturday 25 June

10 am to 3 pm Flea Market on Steen Billes Torv, Square, Aarhus N, free. 10 am to 5 pm ‘Strawberry and Honey Day’ by the Danish Bee-Keeper Society at shopping centres, free. 10 am to 5 pm ‘Open Garden’ at Margit and Frank Olesen, Testrupvej 117, Testrup. 12 KM south of Aarhus. Free. 10 am to 10 pm Your Rainbow Panorama at the Art Museum AROS is open! See more details above. Admission. 11 am 2 pm Open workshops and guided tours for families at the Sculpture by the Sea, Tangkrogen. Until 3 July.

11 am to 4 pm ‘A secret club house’ – activities at the Museum of Natural History for 6 yrs and up at Sct. Anna Gade Skole, School, Ingerslevs Boulevard, every Saturday during June, free.

11.30 am ‘The Dogs’ Day’ – more than 80 different races of dogs, activities & information. Bring your own dog, Tivoli Friheden, Skovbrynet 5, Aarhus C. Admission DKK75.

4 pm Half-an-hour Music Service (every Friday) at Our Lady’s Church, Vor Frue Kirke in Vestergade, Aarhus C, free.

180 7 pm to 10 pm Summer Dance – swing by Kom og Dans (Join & Dance) at Sculpture by the Sea, Tangkrogen, free.

Sunday 26 June

10 am to 5 pm ‘Open Garden’ at Margit and Frank Olesen, Testrupvej 117, Testrup. 12 KM south of Aarhus. Free. 11 am 2 pm Open workshops and guided tours for families at the Sculpture by the Sea, Tangkrogen. Until 3 July.

2 pm to 4 pm Aarhus Student-Singers – Concert at Simonsen’s Garden, Have, in the Old Town, admission.

3 pm Trio Aurora – Classical music with special focus on Brazilian composer Heitor Villa- Lobos, but also E. Hartmann and Charles Harford Lloyd, at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.

3 pm to 6 pm Introduction to Argentian Tango & Open Tango Café with dj – bring practical shoes at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, Aarhus C, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

5 pm to 7 pm Peter Lund Swing Trio – Jazz at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren on Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, Århus C, free.

6.30 pm Try kayaking next to Sculpture by the Sea an activity by DGI East Jutland. Meet up at the Training Pavillion at Tangkrogen (start of the exhibition), free.

Monday 27 June

5 pm to 5.50 pm 1. Summer Concert at the Aarhus Cathedral: Organist Sophie-Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin from St Sulpice-Cathedral in Paris, free.

5 pm to 6.30 pm Outdoor exercise by DGI at Tangkrogen, next to the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, free.

5.30 pm Walk & Exercise, every week Meet at Tangkrogen, next to the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, free.

181 Tuesday 28 June

Wednesday 29 June

10 am UIC Informal Meeting: Dr. Eleftheria Arapoglou, Athens gives a brief presentation on ‘A Bridge over the Balkans: Demetra Vaka Brown and the tradition of women travelers to the Orient". Check the Monday mail for further details please.

Best wishes for your bonfire evening, but also for the coming days!

182 Thursday 07 July 2011

Note: Sign up for International Kindergarten/Preschool, starts August 2011 – 23 rd International Aarhus Jazz Festival – Housing is much in demand – Business Region Aarhus – Chinese Film Festival – Folkeuniversitet offers talks in English – Art Mommies at Aros and much more

Note: Attached pps-presentation from yesterday’s UIC presentation by Dr. Eleftheria Arapoglou - Sign up for International Kindergarten/Preschool, starts August 2011 -E-boks instructions now in English – help get the right artwork stay in Aarhus – AU Ideas are ‘wanted’ – Expect blocked roads in Aarhus during the biggest Northern European Triathlon rally this Sunday -

July 2011

UIC Summer Informal Meeting yesterday was very enjoyable. As announced we also had a presentation. A most interesting and intriguing talk by Eleftheria Arapoglou from Athens, who presented it with much enthusiasm and deep insight. We looked into women’s living conditions, the family structure among others, back in time when harems were common. Fortunately, Eleftheria gladly agreed to mail her pps-presentation and a summary, so that everyone can further investigate the authorship by Demetra Vaka Brown. – The talk ‘A Bridge over the Balkans: Demetra Vaka Brown and the tradition of women travelers to the Orient" left us, the audience, with a strong urge to read some of

183 Demetra Vaka Brown’s 12 books. – A big and warm thank you for introducing us to some of this literature, Eleftheria!

Over summer the UIC Newsletter will continue. It is likely to be in a somewhat lighter version and a couple of times it will cover fourteen days.

The Informal Meetings will take place every Wednesday. So very welcome to participate, whenever you find time. If you meet newcomers or have visitors please invite them along. Children are always welcome to join.

NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN/PRESCHOOL IN AARHUS From Autumn 2012 Aarhus International School starts in Højbjerg. But already by August 2011 an International Kindergarten/Preschool opens on Bushøjvænget 133, 8270 Højbjerg, as a direct linkage to the IB certified international school. As there is limited openings it is time to sign up for kindergarten/preschool and you can register your child(ren) by sending a mail to Louise Poulsen ([email protected]). On the following link you can find a presentation and details on how to sign up: http://www.aarhusinternationalschool.dk/

INTERESTED IN JOINING A GOLF CLUB? Mollerup Golfclub welcomes professors, scientist, student of other origin than Danish, somehow connected to our institutes of education or research, Mollerup Golf Club offers you a guest membership, 1 month only DKK 800, 3 months DKK 1,800. You can play as often as you like, and also to take part in other activities, seek More info.

HOW TO OPEN AN E-BOKS The Staff Mobility has now made a complete translation of how to open an e-boks. In the attached file you find a step-by-step instruction in English. That will be a great help to all newcomers.

184 THIS SUNDAY HUGE TRIATHLON RALLY WILL CAUSE BLOCKED ROADS Sunday 3 July part of the city is closed from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm when Northern European biggest half iron distance Triathlon Rally, KMD Challenge Aarhus for the first time takes place in Aarhus. 1500 triathletes, among them some of the world’s best triathletes as well as plain joggers are challenging themselves by participating in 1,9 KM swimming in open sea, 90 KM cycling and 21,1 KM running in the beautiful East Jutlandic landscape. So better plan your driving with care this Sunday. The Main Railway Square will for example be closed from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Look up the information given on this link : Dele af byen lukket for trafik søndag, in Danish only.

STUDENTS GET FREE BIKES WITH ADVERTISEMENTS Soon a more competitive bike market nationwide. The existing free city bikes and the bike renter shops in general will soon be challenged by free bikes for students. Because the first 150 bikes with ads on the wheels are expected to on the market in Aarhus and Aalborg. Behind the concept is ‘studiecykel.dk’ – studybike.dk – which is inspired by a dutch company. Within the next 3 to 5 years the studybike.dk aims at giving 2,000 students free bikes by also including Copenhagen and Odense in the project. Already some 850 students are interested in Aarhus and Aalborg and also some advertisers are ready. One of the big sponsors is the construction company, Cembrit in Aalborg. Here they do not expect to sell more, but to gain visibility for coming engineers and architects. – The project is a social economic innovation enterprise with the idea that after students have been lent a bike for 4 years, they are donated by shipping them off to Africa. To help students in Africa. – What a great idea! www.studiecykel.dk .

THE GOLDEN PLOVER, HJEJLEN – THE WORLD’S OLDEST PADDLE STEAMER – SOME INSPIRATION TO VISIT THE DANISH LAKE DISTRICT. Is this year 150 year old and still sails from Silkeborg town to Himmelbjerget, the Sky Mountain in the Danish Lake District. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who right now resides at Marselisborg Castle here in Aarhus, was last Friday invited to the 150th celebration for this paddle steamer. – From Aarhus we have easy access to Lake District, only some 40 KM west of Aarhus. It is for sure an area worth looking into, easy to reach by public means of transportation, both buses and trains run frequently. But the place is also

185 within cycling distance, a weekend and it can comfortably be reached. Maybe bringing the bikes on the train one way, and then bike back or in reverse order, as you may prefer (good bike routes to follow). It is a fantastic place to investigate with the many lakes, Denmark’s longest river, Gudenåen (157 KM), running through many of the lakes, canoes for rent, boat rides, camping, eating places of course, walks and much more. Here lived over the centuries many authors and painters. No wonder as the waterways, the hills and the like is most inspiring. In the old days when most men and women wore clogs, the majority was produced here, and roughly speaking produced on the north side of the river, Gudenåen. On the south side there were numerous glass ovens. The glass production cleared the area for oak trees. No wonder, when one considers that glasses were required by a large number, for example at the coronation of King Christian 4 th of Denmark, 20,000 pieces of drinking glasses were ordered. Not to forget, our fleet in those days also demanded plenty of oak wood. – On the top and the surrounding slopes people gathered for many years with especially one keen speaker author, village priest C.C. Blicher. He saw the needs among the common people for freedom. The meetings helped eventually the King Frederik 7th to sign the new Danish constitution of 1849. To commemorate this, the brick tower on the top of Sky Mountain, Himmelbjerget, was erected. The view from there is spectacular. In the town of Silkeborg it is worth to set time off to see interesting exhibitions at Silkeborg Bad and Silkeborg Museum. Not to forget Asger Jorn, the Cobra artist, who donated all his paintings, which at his death, still were in his possession. – A lot more information about the Lake District should be added, for example can the tallest tree in the Nordic Countries be found next to the small lake, Slaaensø. It is a 116 year old American Douglas Spruce, which is 52 Meter. The first Douglas Spruce were imported in the 1860ies. – In short take this information as appetizers for you to choose among to fit your interests.

SKT. HANS AND SUMMER SOLSTICE – AND BAKING ‘SNOBRØD’ Hope you thoroughly enjoyed seeing some bonfires last Thursday 23 June. As the text has it last week there are different elements in this celebration, which require some explanation, and I forget to mention a nice thing to do, when the bonfire kind of dyes out, in America you would find it perfect for marchmellows. This is the time in Denmark for ‘snobrød’ baking. A great passion if you like to sit and take the time it takes to bake. Watch it, otherwise it becomes burned. Well, it calls for a simple dough (like for white bread, rolls). Find a stick. A plain one from the bushes, put foil around the tip, some 15 cm. Roll a handful of dough into shape of saugage, and twist it around the foiled wrapped end of the stick. Now you are ready to bake. When baked make a hotdog – or simply add some chocolate spread. Eat it when ready. – Baking snobrød can be become a passion, done any summer evening on the beach, in the park or in your garden. Try it.

186 AU IDEAS AU Researchers with original and visionary ideas are invited to apply for funding from the new AU Ideas grant programme. Up to 25 million DKK for a 5 year period can be granted from the AU fund. The AU leadership calls for ideas for new inter-disciplinary research centres. Six centres have already been established, and the university now encourage AU researchers with original and visionary ideas to present them, to expand the programme with four new centres. See the full announcement with conditions for applying on: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fremtidensau/nyecentre/ and click on the English version.

ONLY 3 DAYS MORE TO SEE AND ENJOY THE MAGNIFICANT ‘SCULPTURE BY THE SEA’ - CONTINUES TILL 3 JULY – Sunday is included! Do not think you can see the Exhibition next week, because by then it is no longer here. It includes this Sunday 3 July – and then it will be taken down and shipped off. Therefore this last information about the ‘free art gallery’ along the beautiful 3 KM coastline from Tangkrogen to Ballehage. It is a top opportunity to appreciate art, and at the same time do some exercise, plus some fresh air. It is perfectly alright to bring your drinks, food or just coffee there. The long days make the evenings perfect for a small or longer outing in the quiet woodlands or on the beach. Read more on www.sculpturebythesea.com. Art seen from the sea: Boat rides will be available and can be reserved. The boat, Svanen (the Swan), will during the exhibition period sail on the hour from 10 am to 8 pm, during the weekend from 10 am to 10 pm. The boat leaves from Marselisborg Yacht Harbour with binoculars available on board. Coffee, beer, water, wine, ice cream and food will be for sale. Note: One of the sculptures will be chosen to stay in Aarhus . When the Sculpture by the Sea 2011 Aarhus ends one of the artworks is hopefully going to stay in Aarhus - and you can actually influence which one. The company Pressalit and Aarhus Municipality give everybody the option to help decide by voting for one of the following sculptures: "Red Memory Shy Boy" by Chen Wen Ling from China, "Afløb" by Peter Frimand, Denmark, "Kinetic Sculpture" by Michael Hischer, Germany, "From Optimism to Hope" by Andrew Rogers, Australia, "Interactions" by Jørn Rønnau, Denmark or "Chapel No. 2" by Vaclav Fiala, Czech Republic. Participate by turning to TV 2 Østjylland’s website: www.tv2oj.dk no later than Friday 1 July at 12 noon. The most popular sculpture and thereby the one to stay in Aarhus will be announced in the evening on TV 2 Østjylland at 7. 30 pm!

187 Kayaking: The project’s goal is to be ‘Sculpture by the Sea – view from the sea’. Try Kayaking Sunday 3 July from 6.30 pm to 21.15 pm open to everyone for free, sign up on www.dgi.dk/oestjylland (in Danish only).

THE BEACH BAR – STRANDBAREN - ON THE WATERFRONT IS OPEN! Bring friends and family and enjoy time at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren. The bar is open and the waterfront buzzing with life! The bar offers activities for everyone. Several downtown bars and cafées will serve you at the bar offering burgers, delicious drinks, ice cream, smoothies and more. The area provides a great place to join or start cross training, beach volley, waterskiing, basket ball, canoeing and kayaking. Registration for the fitness team is on facebook under 'events'. You will find the bar on Dagmar Petersen’s Street 101 (first female city council member) at the waterfront area. The regular opening hours is Thursday-Sunday from 11 am. Activities can be checked on www.strandbaren2011.dk and some in the calendar below.

‘ YOUR RAINBOW PANORAMA’ ON THE ROOF OF THE AROS Your Rainbow Panorama on the roof of the Art Museum AROS is open and easy to have access to. Although the number of visitors since the opening has been increased four times the normal. The Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created it and thereby brought the rainbow down for us to enjoy every day of the year!! See much more information – also in English – on Aros’ website www.aros.dk . Through June the first month Aros is open till 10 pm, 12 hours each day, except Mondays, where it is closed. Consider membership, which during June only, is reduced to DKK300 for a full year free visits. And every time you enter your membership includes your spouse or a friend for free.

SHOPPING AT THE ONLINE SUPERMARKET, OSUMA has existed the last three years, and is growing rapidly. Some days the company has to say no, because the capacity is too small. If you like to know more, turn to www.osuma.dk, in Danish only.

188 Thursday 30 June

10 am to 8 pm take a boat ride along the Sculpture by the Sea, from Tangkrogen til Ballehage, DDK60 adult, one way, till 3 July. Every day during the exhibition time – and tonight enjoy the bonfires from the seaside!

5 pm to 8 pm Flea Market in support of Skovbakken Soccer Team at Loppehuset Lokesvej, Aabyhøj, no admission.

8 pm The Vocal Ensemble ARTES gives a concert at Sct. Paul’s Church, Sct. Pauls Kirkeplads, Aarhus C (close to the Railway Station). Tickets at the door from 7.15 pm DDK85. Students, senior and unemployed DDK50.

Friday 01 July

10 am to 12 noon Architecture in Aarhus City, city walk with Aarhus-Guides, meet up at City Hall, main entrance. Ticket Adult DKK75. Children free.

5 pm to 7 pm Flea Market in support of Skovbakken Soccer Team at Loppehuset Lokesvej, Aabyhøj, no admission.

8 pm Big Fat Snake Concert at Tivoli Friheden, included in admittance to the Tivoli.

Saturday 02 July

8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C, free.

189 10 am to 12 noon Aarhus’ history, city walk in English with the Aarhus-Guides, meet up at the Aarhus Cathedral at the main entrance. Adult DKK75, Children free. 10 am to 10 pm Your Rainbow Panorama at the Art Museum AROS is open! See more details above. Admission. 11 am to 2 pm Flea Market in support of Skovbakken Soccer Team at Loppehuset Lokesvej, Aabyhøj, no admission.

11 am to 4 pm ‘A secret club house’ – activities at the Museum of Natural History for 6 yrs and up. Place Sct. Anna Gade Skole, School, Ingerslevs Boulevard, every Saturday during June, free.

1 pm Singer / songwriters at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

Sunday 03 July

9.30 am to 5.30 pm the Northeuropean biggest half iron distance Triathlon rally, KMD Challenge Aarhus first time in Aarhus. 1500 triathletes. Expect parts of the city closed, see link above. 10 am to 4 pm Lion’s Flea Market, Bagagerumsmarked, on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C

11 am 2 pm Open workshops and guided tours for families at the Sculpture by the Sea, Tangkrogen, last day.

1 pm Svend Seegert & Ørehængerne – singer/ songwriters at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.

2 pm to 4 pm Concert by the SaxGroup at Simonsen’s Garden, Have, in the Old Town, admission.

190 3 pm to 6 pm Introduction to Argentian Tango & Open Air Tango Café with dj – bring practical shoes at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, Aarhus C, every Sunday till 21 August, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

6.30 pm Try kayaking next to Sculpture by the Meet up at the Training Pavillion at Tangkrogen, free, sign up, see details above.

Monday 04 July

8.30 am and all day program American Constitution Day celebrated by the Danish American Friendship Organisation in Rebild bakker, Hills, south of Aalborg. Details on the history of the Rebild Festival on www.rebildfesten.dk

12 noon to 3 pm Active summer – Viking activities for children at Moesgaard Museum, every day till 7 August.

5 pm to 6.30 pm Outdoor exercise by DGI at Tangkrogen, next to the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, free.

5.30 pm Walk & Exercise, every week Meet at Tangkrogen, next to the Exhibition Sculpture by the Sea, free.

Tuesday 05 July

6 pm training for the Marselis run 12 KM at Tangkrogen, till 23 August, free.

Wednesday 06 July

10 am UIC Informal Meeting: Hopefully with focus on India. Details in the Monday mail.

Bon Voyage to Francoise and Beverly, and very soon you, Eleftheria and your family members. Hope Menucha is safely back.. I know this is to mention just a few of you, who

191 have already left, or are about to leave. It is impossible to mention everyone so let it be added this wish ‘bon voyage’ goes for all of you, we have enjoyed having at UIC (AU), hope you will experience a quick settle in when arriving each at your destination. Please try to come back!

U NIVERSITY I NTERNATIONAL C LUB NEWSLETTER, WEEK 27-28

The UIC Summer Informal Meeting yesterday was most interesting and enjoyable. Summer at Dale’s Café made us go outside and overlooking part of the Vennelyst Park was indeed pleasant. A small group, including two newcomers and three active children added to the get-together. Again an inspiring morning with lively networking. The idea also came up to perhaps during summer to turn Vennelyst Park into a place for families to meet once a week. Or what could be interesting. Can any come up with better suggestion, mail me back, please.

192 As mentioned last week the UIC Newsletter will continue all summer, but this edition will be covering the next two weeks. Due to the fact that events are often announced with short notice, the newsletter might not be so fair to week 28. Bear with me.

The Informal Meetings will take place every Wednesday. So very welcome to participate, whenever you find time. If you meet newcomers or have visitors please invite them along. Children are always welcome to join.

WELCOME TO BUSINESS REGION AARHUS From Aarhus Municipality we received this information to help reach whoever is is in the area or considering moving to the region. Please turn to the new website in English, which will make all information about living and studying in Business Region Aarhus hopefully much easier. Enjoy the ‘welcome video’ – and then find the useful information on the following links: Aarhus Municipality: www.businessregionaarhus.dk Welcome to Business Region Aarhus – in our own unique fashion! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf8XzaSg-DQ Business Region Aarhus on Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcome To ensure continuous improvements, please note that your comments are welcome and much appreciated!

193 ATTENTION! HOUSING AT AU INTERNATIONAL CENTRE SEEK MORE ACCOMODATION The International Centre is looking for housing for some exchange students and post docs for the autumn semester. The students will arrive 15 August and leave on 31 January 2012. If you have an extra room you want to sublet (also if it is just for the first months of the semester) please fill in this form: http://www.au.dk/en/studies/is/info/pa/sublettingaroom/

AU IDEAS AU Researchers with original and visionary ideas are invited to apply for funding from the new AU Ideas grant programme. Up to 25 million DKK for a 5 year period can be granted from the AU fund. The AU leadership calls for ideas for new inter-disciplinary research centres. Six centres have already been established, and the university now encourage AU researchers with original and visionary ideas to present them, to expand the programme with four new centres. See the full announcement with conditions for applying on: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fremtidensau/nyecentre/ and click on the English version.

AARHUS JAZZ FESTIVAL (1989-2011) – with at least 200 concerts, small and big ones Under the heading ‘Much more Jazz’ the 23rd Aarhus Jazz Festival starts this Saturday. Expect jazz on any corner, on squares, in the streets, at the theaters, at the Concert Hall, and at other venues. Representing the wide range of jazz, and as announced new effects from ongoing extensive experiments will again make jazz so exciting.

194 Go and explore the city. The festival runs from Saturday 9 July to Saturday 16 July – a full week, and then a ‘day after’ 17 July also is included! A brief historical fact is that back in 1989 the original idea by the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, and other local venues was to introduce an event during in those days’ the quiet summer month of July. The organizers wanted to invite both International celebrities and local stars for everyone to enjoy. Today summer in Aarhus is lively, but the Aarhus Jazz Festival’s basic idea is still the same. With more venues participating the program continues to grow. Jazz will be everywhere. To help you select look up the programme on this link, both in Danish and English Find programmet på Jazzfestivalens hjemmeside. Åbner i nyt vindue. To illustrate the ‘Jazz is everywhere’ you will also find the Aarhus Jazz Festival in the cinema ’East of Paradise’ – Øst for Paradis. Saturday 9 July the violinist Lasse Høj Jacobsen, known from The Dixieland Gypsy band, and Sunday 10 July Charlotte Skadhauge, who is one of Aarhus’ best jazz singers will perform. Saturday 16 July Tenor saxophonist Christian Vuust. Buy tickets DKK50. Address: Øst for Paradis, Paradisgade 7, Aarhus C, www.paradisbio.dk . Details on this link in Danish: ÅRHUS JAZZFESTIVAL I PARADIS.

CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL IN EAST OF PARADISE, ØST FOR PARADIS The Chinese Film Festival is on in East of Paradise from 14 to 19 July and is a joint event by Danish Film Institute and the Chinese Embassy. Altogether 8 new films with First Performances in Denmark by two of the most famous Chinese film directors film, Zhang Yimou og Chen Kaige. The promotion is to see how well Chinese films are welcomed in DK. M a d e i n c h i n a - g a l l a å b n i n g & o t t e s t o r e d a n m a r k s p r e m i e r e r .

1 ST FRIDAY EACH MONTH IS FOR ‘ART MOMMIES’ Enjoy art with your baby. Aros the Art Museum now offers guided tours for ‘Moms and Baby Groups’ each month the 1st Friday at 10.30 am. Parents on maternity leave (I guess, also Dads on paternity leave) are included in this event. Admission.

FOLKEUNIVERSITETET IN ENGLISH: will also during the next semester offer some lectures in English. Now it is time to sign up for some interesting talks: An Introduction to Autism 29/8 The Middle East Now 4/10

195 What's in a Name? (Re)Placing Myself in India and Abroad 21/11 Being Danish in the 21st Century 12/12 Meeting place at Dale’s Café, DTM Building 1650 on AU Campus.

ACTIVE SUMMER HOLIDAY FOR CHILDREN / FAMILIES Public schools are closed, and so the school summer holiday is on. A most helpful summer messenger is the Aarhus Municipality’s catalog with all summer events and activities for school kids during the vacation. The catalog, which the children brought home from school, contains more than 100 different activities to enjoy. They can also be found on Ugens link: www.aarhus.dk

AARHUS CITY WANTS TO BECOME EUROPEAN CULTURAL CITY IN 2017 Aarhus has declared its candidacy to become the Danish host of the European Capital of Culture in 2017 along with the host city from Cyprus. It is not a short term project, but a project that has a far-reaching vision and mission for Aarhus as a city involving the entire region as well. The year 2017 will serve as a beacon regarding the development of Aarhus as a city and not only on the cultural areas - because Aarhus 2017 comprehends more than just culture in terms of music, performances and museums. The concept of culture also embrace the notions of where we live, which education we choose, how we travel in the city and how we use the nature around us - just to name a few. More details on www.aarhus2017.dk , both in English and Danish. Among others, the invitation to write up your visions and mail them to the committee.

INTERESTED IN JOINING A GOLF CLUB? Mollerup Golfclub welcomes professors, scientist, student of other origin than Danish, somehow connected to our institutes of education or research, Mollerup Golf Club offers you a guest membership, 1 month only DKK 800, 3 months DKK 1,800. You can play as often as you like, and also to take part in other activities, seek More info.

TRY PETANQUE IN FRONT OF THE CONCERT HALL The basin in front of the Concert Hall has been converted into a place to play petanque for everyone to try. Have fun.

196 THE BEACH BAR – STRANDBAREN - ON THE WATERFRONT IS OPEN! Bring friends and family and enjoy time at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren. The bar is open and the waterfront buzzing with life! The bar offers activities for everyone. Several downtown bars and cafées will serve you at the bar offering burgers, delicious drinks, ice cream, smoothies and more. The area provides a great place to join or start cross training, beach volley, waterskiing, basket ball, canoeing and kayaking. Registration for the fitness team is on facebook under 'events'. You will find the bar on Dagmar Petersen’s Street 101 (first female city council member) at the waterfront area. The regular opening hours is Thursday-Sunday from 11 am. Activities can be checked on www.strandbaren2011.dk and some in the calendar below.

KASIA IS LEAVING AND SEND THIS NOTE WITH FURNITURE/THINGS SHE WANTS TO SELL: Please follow the link http://www.dba.dk/brugerens-annoncer/brugerid-4249449/ These are items (and more items) are on sale through dba.dk. All the prices are negotiable, so please just contact me for a very good deal. email: [email protected] mobile: 29179596

Thursday 07 July

2 pm to 4 pm Possible to enter the City Hall Tower with Aarhus guides. Meet up at the Tower entrance on Park Allé. Adult DKK40, Child DKK20. – Should be an excellent day to try!

7 pm join in a walk with the group ‘Fodslaw’, meet up in Trige, Smedebroen/Lergravvej where bus no. 3 ends. Bus ticket, otherwise free.

197 8 pm Bo Kasper’s Orchestra pop/jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, free.

Friday 08 July

10 am to 12 noon Architecture in Aarhus City, city walk with Aarhus-Guides, meet up at City Hall, main entrance. Ticket Adult DKK75. Children free.

9 pm Benjamin Himpel Trio – Jazz (Benjamin Himpel is a AU researcher!) at Café Smagløs on Klostertorv, Aarhus C, free.

Saturday 09 July

8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C, free. 11 am Lasse Høj Jacobsen and more at the cinema ‘Øst for Paradis’, see more details above, tickets DKK50.

12 noon the Tresafinado – jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset at the Café, free.

12 noon to 2 pm Århus Charter Trio – swinging ‘hygge’ Jazz at Lille Torv, Small Square, where the main entrance to the Cathedral, Domkirken is, every day till 15 July.

12 noon Arosia – Jazz at Fodvarmeriet on Bispetorvet, the Bishop’s Square, next to the Cathedral, free.

6 pm Up Above – Fusion jazz at Klostertorvet, the Cloister’s Square, Aarhus C, free.

7.30 pm Aarhus Blues & Soul Summer Night with Mike Andersen’s Band and more at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, DDK185.

198 9 pm Malene Mortensen – jazz at Café Smagløs at the Klostertorv, the Cloister’s Square, Aarhus C, free.

Sunday 10 July

11.30 am jazz with Charlotte Skadhauge and more at the cinema ‘Øst for Paradis’, see details above, DKK50.

12 noon to 5 pm The Old Mill, Skovmøllen, operates in the Marselisborg Woods, 10 min.s walk from Moesgaard Museum, free. Fresh flour for sale.

12 noon Uffe Steen Trio – jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

2 pm to 4 pm A lot of activities for every one to experience in the Old Town. Among them also a Concert in Simonsen’s Garden, Simonsens Have, a restaurant in the Old Town, admission.

3 pm to 6 pm Introduction to Argentian Tango & Open Air Tango Café with dj – bring practical shoes at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, Aarhus C, every Sunday till 21 August, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

4 pm The New Fuzz – jazz world at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, Aarhus C, free.

8 pm Cæcilie Norby – jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, DKK270.

8 pm ThinkMom – Modern Jazz at Fairbar, Nørre Allé 66, Aarhus C, free.

8 pm Lisa Ekdahl – pop/jazz at Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, across the street from the City Hall, DKK300.

Monday 11 July

12 noon Mads Tolling Quartet – Jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

3 pm Girls in Airports – modern jazz at the Cloister’s Square, Klostertorvet, Aarhus C, free.

199 2 pm to 4 pm Aarhus during the last century by the Aarhus Guides, meet up at Aarhus Cathedral. Adult DKK75/ child free.

5.30 pm Walk & Exercise, every week Meet at Tangkrogen, free.

9 pm Jakob Elvstrøm’s Trio – Jazz at Café Smagløs at the Cloister’s Square, Klostertorvet, Aarhus C, free.

Tuesday 12 July

12 noon Besiakov/Cigna/Franck – Jazz at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

5 pm Lars Jansson Trio with Soren Sko – Jazz at Aros Art Museum, DKK250.

8 pm Klüvers Big Band with Sinne Eeg – Jazz at the Ridehuset, Vester Allé 1, across the street from the City Hall, free.

9.30 pm Signe Bisgaard Trio with Benjamin Trærup – Jazz at Restaurant L’estragon, Klostergade 6, Aarhus C, free.

Wednesday 13 July

8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C, free.

10 am UIC Informal Meeting: With focus on inspiring, international conversation. Welcome to join inside or outside Dale’s Café at DTM Building 1650, AU Campus.

12 noon Zingaros – Nuevo Tango Gitano at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, free.

2 pm Guided tour of the City Hall in Danish and English by the Aarhus Guides. Meet up at Main Entrance to the City Hall. Adult DKK50, child free.

3 pm Jan Harbeck Quartet – Jazz at the Cloister’s Square, Klostertorvet, Aarhus C, free.

200 6 pm Bobo Moreno/Ole Kock Hansen/Bo Stief – jazz at Klostertorvet, Aarhus C, free.

9 pm Peter Vuust Quartet – Jazz at Café Smagløs at Klostertorvet, Aarhus C, free.

Thursday 14 July

Chinese Film Festival from today till Tuesday 19 July, see more above.

11 am Guided tour of the historical gardens in the Old Town, all summer, free after paid Admission, consider membership.

12 noon Kwella Embrace Jazz at the Concert Hall at the Café, free.

7 pm Join walking club ‘Aarhus Fodslaw’ – and meet some Danes - at Blommehaven Camping in the Marselisborg Forests, free, see more information on www. aarhusfodslaw .dk

Friday 15 July

Any given day you take advantage of the Aarhus Municipality’s great idea of making most citizens healthy. By providing open air fitness places in parks and woods there is no excuse. Please enjoy it, for example in Risskov wood while exercising you can overlook the bay – a view hard to find better, which will make you feel better – all for free!

12 noon Mette Juul Trio – Jazz at the Concert Hall at the Café, free

12 noon to 3 pm Viking activities at Moesgaard Museum, admission. Every day during the summer.

Saturday 16 July

8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C. Enjoy buying from some informal people. No admission. 10 am to 3 pm Join the nature guide at Nature Centre at Eagle’s Nest, Ørnereden, in the Marselisborg Forests. Catch shrimps or find maybe more eatable on the beach at Ørnereden, take bus 19.

201 11.30 am Zumba at the Strandbaren, the Beach Bar on the harbor, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

12 noon Thera Hoeijmans (vocal), Peter Vuust (bas) and more at the Concert Hall at the Café, free

Sunday 17 July

All Lutheran and Catholic churches are open for visitors and free to join for services, most concerts and other activities. Church services are Sunday mornings, usually starting between 10 am and 11 am, outside each church is posted the exact time, so you can make it in time.

1 pm Jazz concert by Benjamin Himpel (researcher at AU) and Simon Eskildsen, pianist at the Concert Hall at the Café, free.

12 noon to 5 pm Enjoy the Old Mill operating, close to Moesgaard Museum. And buy some fresh flour for some delicious home baking! While you are here enjoy the restaurant, or take an extra long walk in beautiful forests. And can easily be combined with a swim on the Moesgaard Strand, Beach, public beach for free.

2 pm to 4 pm A lot of activities for everyone to experience in the Old Town. Among them also a Concert in Simonsen’s Garden, Simonsens Have, a restaurant in the Old Town, admission.

Web: www.au.dk/uic Phone: +45 3069 8483

202 Email: [email protected]

PLEASE REPLACE THE PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER WITH THIS UPDATED ONE, SEE THE CORRECTION BELOW, SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE:

Thursday 21 July 2011

Note: Zulu Summer Bio – Aarhus Summer Festival Concerts 2011 –- Sign up for International Kindergarten/Preschool, starts August 2011 – Join the AU exercise classes - Business Region Aarhus – Flea Market – next weekend: Aarhus Viking Moot at Moesgaard

U NIVERSITY I NTERNATIONAL C LUB NEWSLETTER, WEEK 29-30

The UIC Summer Informal Meeting yesterday was full of sun and cheerful conversation. Sitting outside in the Vennelystparken made it only more fun and intensified the networking. Friendships flower.

203 The Informal Meetings will continue Wednesday mornings. So very welcome to participate, whenever you find time. And if you meet newcomers or have visitors please invite them along. Children are always welcome to join. Next week is an Informal Meeting at Dale’s Café. The following week 3 August Liwen Zhu from Shanghai will tell us about 'the One-Child Policy in China and how it affected her life'. Place: International Centre, DTM Building 1650, Conference room 3, No. 114.

Today’s UIC Newsletter will cover the coming two weeks. Again it should be emphasized that events in the city often are announced with short notice, therefore the newsletter cannot be so fair to week 30.

Please notice the attached file from the AU Exercise centre. It is time to sign up for all the class(es).

This weekend there are many open air events, for example the Zulu Summer Bio in Vennelystparken. If the weather forecast is correct showers are likely, and therefore, advisable to dress up according to the mix of weather.

CORRECTION: In announcing the Viking Moot at Moesgaard Museum, I made a mistake: it does not take place this weekend, but the following Saturday and Sunday namely, 30 and 31 July. By then the weather has hopefully stabilized, so that it will be a sunny and dry day outing for many of you!

The largest Viking Moot takes place at Moesgaard Beach week 30, where hundreds of Vikings from Scandinavia, Germany and England are gathering and setting up a market like it used to be more than a thousand years ago. It is a must for everyone interested in

204 how the Vikings lived, see their handcrafts, and taste their food, not to mention how a battle were fought in those days. Absolutely a must. Much more information below.

NEW HOURS AT BORGERSERVICE At the citizen service center downtown they are introducing new opening hours from 1 August. You can find BorgerService at the city hall, Rådhuset, downtown on the following days: Monday- Wednesday: 9 am - 4 pm, Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm, Friday: 9 am – 4 pm. You can still find minor citizens service departments at local libraries which are open according to the specific library.

ZULU SUMMER BIO THIS WEEK on the green in Vennelystparken, next to the AU International Centre on campus for free! The annual open air cinema will take place from 20 to 22 July on the grounds of Vennelystparken on Vennelyst Boulevard, off Nørrebrogade. Bring your blanket, barbeque, some popcorn or whatever you need, while watching a movie. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week each of the three evenings at 10 pm there are movies on. Wednesday it was The Social Network, Thursday it is the True Grit and Friday a general on-line vote will decide which movie you can watch, see details on www.zulu.tv2.dk (only in Danish)

205 Note: Food can also be picked up in Dale’s Café, which is conveniently next to the Vennelystparken and open till 10 pm, both Thursday and Friday! (open hours for Dale’s Café: 7.30 am to 10 pm Mon through Friday)

THE MOESGÅRD VIKING MOOT – A FESTIVAL NOT TO BE MISSED Meet the Vikings in their everyday-life at the biggest Viking Moot, which is held by the Moesgård Museum on Moesgård beach 30 and 31 July from 10 am to 5 pm. It has been taken place here every year since 1977, and thereby the oldest Viking moot in Scandinavia. It is a get-together for hundreds of ‘Vikings’ from Denmark, Scandinavia, the British Isles, Germany and more places in Europe, during which they demonstrate their skills with Viking weaponry, riding, crafts, jewellery, foods and much more. It is a colourful and fascinating event where you can walk around and see, smell, taste and purchase the various goods - making you feel that you are a 1000 years back in time, a long gone era. You can also have a try at many of the activities like archery. Highlights are the combats including horsemen which take place both days at 12 noon and 3 pm. The Viking Moot is organized by Moesgård Museum in co-operation with different groups of horsemen, warriors and tradesmen. And some 20,000 visitors are again estimated to visit the moot. More information on www.moesmus.dk (in Danish and English) Take bus no. 6 to the end station and walk the prehistoric trackway down to the beach, or take bus no. 19 to the end station at Moesgaard Beach and walk to the Viking site at the mouth of Giber River. Come early for the combats at 12 noon and 3 pm. It takes place on a field, and nearby is the camp for the Vikings and all around and down on the beach itself a big Viking market can be visited. Lots of food will be available, jewellery, weapons and the like to see and or to buy. How to find it: Find vej til Vikingetræffet

AARHUS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 takes place in Ellevang Kirke (Church), Jellebakken 42, Risskov during the coming weeks 29, 20, and 31, each week on Thursdays and Sundays. Starting today Thursday 21 July at 7.30 pm with a piano concert by Trio con Brio Copenhagen and Sunday concert and next week’s concerts can be seen in the calendar below. Tickets are: DKK75, students DKK50, but all six concerts for DKK300. See more details on www.ellevangkirke.dk. Take bus no. 7 to the end station and walk 200 meter.

FREE CONCERTS AT THE CONCERT HALL

206 Rasmus Skov Borring gives free concerts at the Café at Aarhus Concert Hall, Musikhuset, two Saturdays and two Sundays, first the 23 and 24 July and again 30 and 31 July, all four days at 1pm. In the beginning of this year Rasmus Skov Borring released his 3rd album which is an interesting interpretation of new and old Danish songs from the Danish Folk High School songbook, Højskolesangbogen. If you have joined the events ‘sing from the blue’ at the Concert Hall – this is actually the same songbook. It can be an excellent idea to attend, to enjoy the Danish songs and also to meet other Danes.

1 ST FRIDAY EACH MONTH IS FOR ‘ART MOMMIES’ Enjoy art with your baby. Aros the Art Museum now offers guided tours for ‘Moms and Baby Groups’ each month the 1st Friday at 10.30 am. Parents on maternity leave (I guess, also Dads on paternity leave) are included in this event. Admission.

ACTIVE SUMMER HOLIDAY FOR CHILDREN / FAMILIES Public schools are closed, and so the school summer holiday is on. A most helpful summer messenger is the Aarhus Municipality’s catalog with all summer events and activities for school kids during the vacation. The catalog, which the children brought home from school, contains more than 100 different activities to enjoy. They can also be found on Ugens link: www.aarhus.dk

PETANQUE AT THE CONCERT HALL, MUSIKHUSET The mirror pool in front of the Concert Hall, Aarhus Musikhuset, is usually filled with water, but this year it has been turned a petanque / bocce court for everybody to throughout the summer for free. Bring your friends and family for a fun afternoon. Open weekdays from 11 am to 6pm and bocce balls can be borrowed for free at the Café at the Concert Hall.

THE BEACH BAR – STRANDBAREN - ON THE WATERFRONT IS OPEN! Bring friends and family and enjoy time at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren. The bar is open and the waterfront buzzing with life! The bar offers activities for everyone. Several downtown bars and cafées will serve you at the bar offering burgers, delicious drinks, ice

207 cream, smoothies and more. The area provides a great place to join or start cross training, beach volley, waterskiing, basket ball, canoeing and kayaking. Registration for the fitness team is on facebook under 'events'. You will find the bar on Dagmar Petersen’s Street 101 (first female city council member) at the waterfront area. The regular opening hours is Thursday-Sunday from 11 am. Activities can be checked on www.strandbaren2011.dk and some in the calendar below.

GUIDED AARHUS CITY WALKS IN ENGLISH Experience Aarhus with the official Aarhus Guides in July and August. The guided tour “1000 years of Aarhus” runs every Saturday from 10 am to noon and starts at the main entrance to Aarhus Cathedral, Store Torv. Here you can learn about how the city was founded and developed. The tickets are DKK75 for adult, can be bought from the guide. Another interesting and relevant guided tour is the ‘Aarhus University’ tour on Tuesdays (except 9 August) from 2 pm to 4 pm. On this tour you will hear the history of the university and how it is to study in Aarhus today. The meeting point is at the main entrance, building 1412, Nordre Ringgade. Tickets DKK75 for adult, and can be bought from the guide. The Aarhus guides also offers City Hall tower ‘climb’ as a guided tour Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 3 pm where you can experience Aarhus from 60 meters above ground. The price is DKK40 and the meeting point is at the city Hall tower entrance, Park Allé, downtown. For more tour information and booking contact Vibeke Jørgensen at VisitAarhus, 87315011, [email protected].

ENJOY THE BEACHES IN AARHUS AREA Going to the beach is the most refreshing activity these days and furthermore a good way to meet some people. Do not forget to take a swim or two each day – if possible. It is good exercise and in addition plain sea water is very healthy to your skin. Jellyfish: Going swimming, it should be mentioned that some days jellyfish occur. Watch out for the harming ones. Two kinds of jellyfish are very common here. The ‘white-transparent’ jellyfish are harmless, but the red-brownish jellyfish are the stinging ones and should be avoided. Do your best! You will not actually get sick from the stings, but it makes your skin ‘burn’ for some hours, which is very unpleasant, and usually painful. If it happens, a piece of good advice is to put vinegar, eddike, on the stinged spots. Simple household vinegar brings relief quickly. Life guards: For your safety life guards are all summer on

208 duty both at Moesgaard (bus no. 6 and 19) and the Permanente, Risskov beaches. At Moesgaard beach the lifeguards are there every day from 11am- 7pm until 20 August. At the Permanente you can also see today’s water and air temperatures plus the sun UV index. Seals or porpoises: While mentioning the beaches, it is very exciting that you may also see a seal or two – or there might be porpoises, which occasionally come very close to the beach or the harbour district. Friday 22 July the harbour and beach patrol from the insurance company TrygFonden visits the marina at Marselisborg (Lystbådhavnen) at 1pm. They invite families to come and learn about safety when enjoying the summer on the beach and harbour area and they also offer good advice and practice on how to provide first aid.

BLUE FLAGS FLY ON THREE AARHUS BEACHES When you see blue flags fly on a beach it signals the water and the beach in general lives up to some criteria with respect to water quality and safety. In the Aarhus area three beaches have blue flags this summer: Moesgaard Strand (Beach), Badeanstalten Den Permanente (Risskov), and Ajstrup Strand, south of Aarhus. - Bellevue in Risskov was not living up to the standards last year. Even if the beach was quick to regain the standard already last year, it has to pass the test two consecutive years before it again will be permitted to fly the blue flag again. This will hopefully be the case next year.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY At Naturhistorisk museum on the university campus at Wilhelm Meyers Allé 210 you can enjoy summer activities throughout the public school vacation from 10 am to 4 pm every day. You can experience their Animalia exhibition, a guided tour or learn about animals with a biologist at hand to show you around, and to answer your questions every day from 11 am- 3pm. Plenty of bus lines run to the museum, bus no. 3, 11, 14, 54, 56 and 58 towards Århus Kommunehospital (Municipality Hospital) stop close by the Museum.

BIRD-WATCHING FROM THE TOWER AT THE EGÅ WETLANDS Saturday 30 July at the wetlands in Egå Meadow Lake, Egå Engsø, and local ornithologists will help you spot some of the season’s birds, and they also provide binoculars. Bird- watching is from 10 am to 12 noon, and the meeting point is at the wooden tower on the south side of the Meadow Lake. It can be reached via the trail starting at the parking area

209 on Viengevej 7, Risskov (Bus 9, 53 and 56 runs very close by on Lystrupvej). Participation is free and sign up not required.

MOVIES AT ØST FOR PARADIS If the weather isn’t great you might want to forget all about the rain and hop indoor at the movie theatre Øst for Paradis (take the bus to Nørreport or Nørregade) and enjoy one of their many interesting screenings. Plenty of movies are shown- some late in the night so you can enjoy the sun when it’s out, and some for a summer discount price. There is a Chinese film festival “Made in China” for those who are interested in Chinese culture and moviemaking. If you, in general, are into non-mainstream movies keep an eye on the Summerbio program which e.g. next week screens the German movie, ”Good Bye, Lenin” at 11.30pm 27 July and the Italian movie “Rosso come il cielo” at 11 am 27 July. Or you can enjoy one of the premiere movies in the morning with coffee and a crossant e.g. “Uncle Boonmee” 4 August at 8am for only 75 kr including coffee and croissant Go to www.paradisbio.dk for more information (in Danish only) Order tickets online.

BAZAR VEST - A WORLD OF COLORS, FLAVORS AND CULTURES – and under roof! At the Bazar Vest market in Brabrand you'll find 18,000 square meters of different shops all offering quite an impressive mix of flavors, colors and experiences evoking all your senses. The indoor market is Scandinavia's largest. When you visit make sure you explore both the old and new section, which contains all sorts of interesting shops and eating services such as exotic Turkish and Arabic bakeries, more than 1,000 square meters of fruit and vegetable market, butcher, oriental merchants and many other shops with interesting non-food products and services. The Bazar is definitely worth a visit and you can easily save money on grocery shopping plus you get to experience a different culture and atmosphere while shopping. Bus number 5, 15, 16 and 18 will take you to the Bazar. Genbrugsland – Second hand market: While at the Bazar Vest you should consider to stop by the second hand store ‘Genbrugsland’ which isn’t just an ordinary second hand shop. Genbrugsland is also a cultural and social meeting places for people with different backgrounds and religions. The volunteers working there are a multiethnical blend of. They are all willing to offer their help, not just to sell cheap clothes, but also to improve integration and understanding among various groups of people and they are all well aware that a focus on conversation and cooperation will lead to understanding.

210 Thursday 21 July

11 am guided tour of the historical gardens at the Old Town, after paid admission free, consider membership.

12 noon to 3 pm Viking activities for children at Moesgaard Museum,

7.30 pm Trio con Brio Copenhagen, Pianotrio, 1. Concert of the Aarhus Summer Festival 2011 at Ellevang Kirke, Church, tickets and more details above.

10 pm Open Air Zulu Summer Cinema in the Vennelystparken, more information above, free.

Friday 22 July

1 pm Families are invited to meet the harbor and beach patrol from the insurance company TrygFonden. They will be offered good advice and practice on first aid on the marina at Marselisborg, Lystbådhavnen, free.

8 pm ‘Fat Friday’ at Tivoli Friheden with singer Lis Sørensen, admission.

10 pm Open Air Zulu Summer Cinema in the Vennelystparken, more information above, free.

Saturday 23 July

8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C, free. 10 am to 3.30 pm Flea Market / Trunk Sale on Bispetorvet, next to the Aarhus Cathedral, no admission.

211 11 am and on (every Thursday all summer!) Beach volley at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

1 pm Danish songs by Rasmus Skov Borring at the Concert Hall, Musikhuset, at the Café, more details above, free.

Sunday 24 July

2 pm to 4 pm A lot of activities for everyone to experience in the Old Town. Among them also a Concert with SeniorSwing in Simonsen’s Garden, the restaurant ‘Simonsens Have’. Free after paid admission, look into buying membership 3 pm to 6 pm Introduction to Argentian Tango & Open Air Tango Café with dj – bring practical shoes at the Beach Bar, Strandbaren, Aarhus Harbour, Dagmar Petersen’s Gade 101, Aarhus C, every Sunday till 21 August, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

7.30 pm Michael Vibe Lindberg, baryton and Maren Marie Tange, piano, 2. Concert of the Aarhus Summer Festival 2011 at Ellevang Kirke, Risskov. More information about tickets and place above.

Monday 25 July

5.30 pm Walk & Exercise, every week Meet at Tangkrogen, free.

Tuesday 26 July

212 6 pm Every Tuesday also fitness training for fit & unfit, get a fitness test and more, take a walk, get started, also at Tangkrogen, free.

Wednesday 27 July

8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C, free. 10 am to 12 noon UIC Informal Meeting: With focus on inspiring, international conversation. Welcome to join inside or outside Dale’s Café at DTM Building 1650, AU Campus.

5 pm to 5.50 pm Organ Concert by Sophie-Veronique Cauchefer-Chopling at Aarhus Cathedral, Domkirke, free.

Thursday 28 July

11 am Guided tour of the historical gardens in the Old Town, all summer, free after paid Admission, consider membership.

7.30 pm The Mira String Quartet, 3. Concert of the Aarhus Summer Festival 2011 at Ellevang Kirke, Risskov. More information about tickets and place above.

Friday 29 July

Any given day you can take advantage of the Aarhus Municipality’s great idea of making more citizens healthy. By providing open air fitness places in parks and woods there is no excuse. Please enjoy it. In Risskov wood for example you can overlook the bay while exercising – a view hard to find better. Which will make you feel even better – all for free!

12 noon to 3 pm Viking activities at Moesgaard Museum, admission. Every day during the summer.

Saturday 30 July

213 8 am to approx. 2 pm Open Air Farmers’ Market with all sorts of fresh produce, homemade products and more on Ingerslevs Boulevard, Aarhus C. Enjoy buying from some informal people. No admission. 10 am to 5 pm the biggest Viking Moot on Moesgaard Beach, see more details above, no admission.

10 am to 12 noon enjoy bird-watching at Egaa Meadow Lake, Egå Engsø, where local ornithologists will assist and also provide binoculars. More details above, free.

10 am to 3.30 pm Flea Market / Trunk Sale on Bispetorvet, next to the Aarhus Cathedral, no admission.

11.30 am Zumba at the Strandbaren, the Beach Bar on the harbor, www.strandbaren2011.dk , free.

Sunday 31 July

All Lutheran and Catholic churches are open for visitors and free to join for services, most concerts and other activities. Church services are Sunday mornings, usually starting between 10 am and 11 am, outside each church is posted the exact time, so you can make it in time.

10 am to 5 pm the biggest Viking Moot on Moesgaard Beach, see more details above, no admission.

2 pm Super Summer with Sigurd’s Bjørnetrio, Bear Trio, a family event. Say hello to the Bear BJØRN. Join in singing with Sigurd’s funny show as known from TV. At Tivoli Friheden. Admission.

2 pm to 4 pm A lot of activities all day for everyone to experience in the Old Town. But in the afternoon, among them also a Concert in Simonsen’s Garden where the Danish Vienna-duo, classical Vienna music for violin and piano. Free after paid admission, look into buying membership.

214 7.30 pm Kirin Winds, wind quintet, 4. Concert of the Aarhus Summer Festival 2011 at Ellevang Kirke, Risskov. More information about tickets and place above.

Monday 1 August

Tuesday 2 August

10 am Take a 2 hours walk with the group ‘Fodslaw’. Meet up at Moesgaard Strand, Beach, and enjoy meeting some Danes, free.

Wednesday 3 August

10 am to 12 noon UIC Meeting: Liwen Zhu from Shanghai will tell us about 'the One- Child Policy in China and how it affected her life'. Place: International Centre, DTM Building 1650, Conference room 3, (No. 114.)

5 pm to 5.50 pm Summer Concert at Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus Domkirke, by Roger Sayer. Works by J.S. Bach, M. Dupré and C. Franck, free.

August 2011