Poster Sessions E F G Local Expert CITY MAP OF Wednesday, June 1st 2016 Flip map for conference center details LOCAL TIPS FOR NAFSA PARTICIPANTS! 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Effective Online International Student Recruitment Chair “ Push your water intake. Since you will be a mile above sea level,

By Peter Lynch you will need to drink plenty of water. Lack of water intake can 21 “ give you altitude sickness. 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM The Rise of English-Taught Programs in Asia Katie Oliver 19 20 By Julian Longbottom Senior consultant 18 Department of Education (CDE) 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM A University’s Recruitment Process Through Students’ Eyes 15 Katie Oliver is a Colorado native. As a senior consultant for the By Bertrand Laborde Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Katie’s responsibilities include overseeing the School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Determining Return on Investment in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) (ROI) of Online Marketing Activities & the Department of Labor & Employment. By Vincent Verspaandonk Since 2008, Katie has provided technical assistance & training to 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM How the Study West Virginia State 178 school districts around transition services for young adults Consortium Improved International with disabilities in school & coordinating with other adult service Recruitment Online agencies. Katie has worked for several adult agencies serving By Ekaterina Kim individuals with disabilities. Katie has a Master’s Degree in 6 Organizational Leadership & Business Management. 11 Visit us at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM The Global Rise of Pathways Programs booth for International Students 1 By Ekaterina Kim 5 1428

StudyPortals Team 22 Getting Around Our Offices

Denver offers a variety of transportation options like any other city. Getting around without a car is relatively easy within the downtown area. Peter Lynch Julian Longbottom Denver International Airport CEO, North America Director Asia Pacific studyportals The Colorado Convention center is approximately 35 minutes by 23 Eindhoven, car, cab or a shuttle ride. As of April 2016 a one way cab fare is a Netherlands 27 fixed rate of $55.57. Keep in mind that some area hotels offer (HQ) 24 free shuttle service to & from the airport.

Manchester Public transportation Boston Bucharest Bertrand Laborde Vincent Verspaandonk 26 Regional Transportation District (RTD) offers light rail & bus Chief Commercial Officer Head of University Value access all around Denver. RTD’S skyline is a convenient & EMEA & Latin America affordable way to & from Denver International Airport. One-way 25 airport fair is $9.

Rent a car Melbourne Interested in renting a car during your stay? Check out Enterprise Rent-A-Car for free-pickups & delivery service. Ekaterina Kim Assistant Vice President, Green transportation North America Feeling green? For short, one way trips that are less than 30 minutes check out B-cycle which is Denver’s bike sharing system. A 24-hour bicycle pass costs around $9.00. Denver B-Cycle has The world's most popular English language test for higher edu- over 500 bikes & 82 stations & you can easily explore Denver’s cation & global migration. 2 attractions. Visit: Booth 1003

Visit us at booth Our Portals Historical Buildings Museums New Routes to 1428 StudyPortals aims to increase accessibility & transparency The Brown Palace Hotel Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art Higher Education: for students researching international higher education 21 High tea at the Brown is a Denver tradition. This beautiful 24 The museum houses three principal collections & includes the global rise of pathway programs Meet us study options. E1 hotel, built in 1892 of Colorado red sandstone & granite, F2 the original school & studio of artist Vance Kirkland. We are the most comprehensive study comparison platform has housed noted figures including Sun Yat Sen, Queen globally, with over 2,100 institutions already participating. Institutions can list their courses on all our portals: Marie of Romania, The Beatles & many American History Colorado Center presidents. 25 Interactive museum showcasing Colorado state history Are you looking for result-based, measurable solutions to promote E2 exhibits.The $111 million building was recently restored & $825 your institute & programs to millions of students across the world? Colorado State Capitol features beautiful spaces. MILLION 22 A recently regilded Corinthian dome tops the building that estimated market size Key facts F2 also includes examples of Beaux-arts, Renaissance Revival Clyfford Still Museum 26 World’s Top Universities 235 117,000+ 2,100+ 67 & Neo-Classical architecture. The Capitol houses the The Museum houses 95% of the artist’s total output, Pathways programs are worth over $825 million according to the E2 Country Traffic Courses Listed Participating Countries offices of the Governor & Lieutenant Governor. making its collection the most intact body of work of any latest research by Cambridge English & StudyPortals. The report Through Student Eyes Received Institutions Represented major artist. Still was one of the first generation of abstract explores this growing trend in international education focusing The Molly Brown House expressionists. on the key provider countries, tuition fee differences, admission The report mystery-shopped the top 500 universities in the US & 23 A beautiful Queen Anne style house that was the former Traffic by continent criteria and future predictions. Canada & investigated how they compare to the world's best F2 home of philanthropist, Margaret Brown, aka the The Denver Art Museum universities in serving international students. 35% “Unsinkable Molly Brown” of Titanic fame. (This house is 13% 27 One of the largest art museums in the West, the DAM Some key findings: 35% also included on many of the Denver Ghost Tours!) E2 • Worldwide there are more than 1,000 English-medium North Europe presents a variety of international art throughout the year Some key findings: America Asia including traveling exhibits & displays from the museum’s foundation programs. • Almost half of the top 500 US and Canadian institutions 13% permanent collection. • The US is the 3rd most popular provider, while also the most responded to student inquiries in less than a day. 3% expensive ($22,000) • 67% of university profiles pass the Google Mobile friendliness Africa 1% Museum of Contemporary Art test. South 28 Download the full report by following this link: America Oceania First dedicated home for contemporary art in Denver. B2 www.studyportals.com/institutions/events/nafsa/ Download this full report by following this link: www.studyportals.com Changing exhibits of modern painting, sculpture & more in www.studyportals.com/institutions/events/nafsa/ +1 617 580 9130 | [email protected] an eco-friendly space with a rooftop café. Drinks A B C D

1 Wynkoop It’s the first and largest brewpub in Denver. Lots of fun Can we help you C1 activities to enjoy, from billiards to darts. They craft more for your than 40 different styles of beer.

2 The Cruise Room Bar international student The Cruise Room carries Art Deco style and is known for its C2 martinis and unique décor. recruitment strategy? Visit us at booth 3 Panzano Award-winning wines from Italy and beyond plus a 1428 D2 gluten-free menu.

Visit us at 4 Wild Women Wine Highest quality crushed juice from vineyards in the Central D2 Valley plus unique wine accessories.

Booth 1428 5 Argonaut Wine & Liquor The family owned liquor store is well-known for its large & discover how to G1 variety of alcoholic drinks combined with affordable prices. So why not support a local? recruit students online 17 6 Sancho's Broken Arrow Enjoy your drink while listening to live jam bands. G1 Definitely a must visit hangout place to go in Denver’s 1 downtown. 1

Networking Events Entertainment 14 28 2 7 Downtown Aquarium Monday, May 30th 2016 7 A2 Sprawling complex featuring over 600 species. Tuesdays feature Sumatran Tigers! 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Knowledge Community Networking Receptions 8 Elitch Gardens Theme Park A2 Once a beautiful Victorian park enjoyed by the wealthy 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM First-Timers Networking in Denver, Elitch’s opened in 1890 as a zoological garden (first zoo West of Chicago) with a that became the oldest operating summer stock theatre in 16 Tuesday, May 31st 2016 the country.

8 5:30 PM Opening Celebration 9 College of Arts & Media Community B3 in the Tivoli Are Interested in International filmmaking? Participate in the NAFSA film festival and enjoy films created by Friday, June 3rd 2016 award-winning filmmakers from around the world.

4:30 PM Closing Celebration 10 The Denver Center for the Performing Arts C3 Performing arts for all kinds of tastes, broadway shows and 12 3

cabaret shows & musicals. NAFSA’s opening celebration 13 will be held here as well so don’t miss out the special concert with international music superstar Aloe Blacc. 4

11 Ogden Theater G1 Located near Capitol Hill, the Ogden Theater features a wide variety of live performances. 2

Shopping Breakfast & Dinner 10

12 16 Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Larimer Square It includes shops and boutiques with the latest fashion 9 Award-winning margaritas and delicious Mexican food all C2 C2 combined with a great atmosphere. from around the world. Although not a pedestrian mall, the street is often closed for festivals & other events. Mexico City Lounge 17 Best known for its deep fried tacos. It has served 13 16th Street Mall D1 downtown Denver since 1967. The mile-long pedestrian mall along which one will find D2 dozens of restaurants, shopping opportunities & the Denver Pavilions. The mall was designed by I.M. Pei with

18 5280 Burger Bar - Hamburger Restaurant red, grey, and white granite in a repeating pattern that – Best place to enjoy organic burgers & homemade, from above – looks like a Diamondback rattlesnake. E1 delicious ice cream.

14 Union Station Beautifully renovated over the past two years, Union The Colorado C2 19 Steubens Denver Station, a transportation hub, now contains trendy Retro-style diner serving American classic food such as restaurants, a hotel, shops & easy access to all lower Convention Center F1 macaroni and cheese and green chili cheeseburger. downtown attractions. Brunch also available from 10 am to 3 pm on weekends. 15 Denver Pavilions Watercourse Foods If you haven’t found what you were looking for in the rest 20 E1 Vegan restaurant with a variety of choices and delicious of the recommendations then Denver Pavilion is G1 savory biscuits smothered with breakfast gravy. most-likely the place you are were searching. Explore more than 35+ stores in the heart of the downtown Denver. Flip map to explore historical monuments 3 (East of conference center)