Vilnius University is the oldest university in Lithuania, established in 1579. It has 12 faculties across 5 campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas. The university has over 2,900 faculty and staff conducting research in fields like biomedical sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Vilnius University actively participates in international academic collaborations and has partnerships with over 260 universities across Europe.
The 4th meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Vilnius, Lithuania. Participants from Turkey, Romania, Greece and Slovenia attended. They discussed progress on cultural heritage initiatives in their countries. They also planned materials for a project booklet aimed at the general public. The meeting included visits to Vilnius University and the Old Town to learn about Lithuania's cultural heritage and traditions of diversity and tolerance. Participants also toured the historic Trakai Castle and learned about the Karaim minority culture. The meeting helped further the project's goals of cultural understanding and collaboration.
The document provides information about the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMI) in Lithuania. IMI was established in 1956 and conducts scientific research, doctoral studies, publishing, and education. It has over 100 staff members working across various fields including data analysis, mathematics, computer science, and more. IMI contributes to preserving Lithuanian culture and heritage through digitizing historical documents and creating educational resources.
This document provides a list of important cultural heritage sites in Lithuania that could be used for educational purposes. It begins with an introduction and then lists several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Vilnius Historic Center, the Curonian Spit, Lithuanian cross crafting, and Baltic song and dance celebrations. For the Vilnius Historic Center, it provides a short history and describes its importance as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to 18th centuries. It then suggests ways the provided UNESCO teaching kit could be adapted to investigate and teach students about the listed cultural heritage sites in Lithuania.
Ann Marie Burke discusses how aspects of her life relate to different types of games. She outlines 5 aspects of her life - art and design, learning/teaching, money matters, workload, and achieving goals - and how each maps to elements of games, such as game level environments, skills and facts, points, tasks/timers, and boss fights. She concludes by saying she would design a game to represent these connections between her life and gaming.
This document provides the agenda for a meeting taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania from September 17-20, 2010. The agenda includes arrival and hotel check-in on September 17th, a morning meeting on September 18th at Vilnius University to discuss project results and cultural heritage sites, followed by an afternoon excursion of Vilnius University and the old town. On September 19th there will be an excursion to Trakai Castle and on the evening of September 20th a closing dinner before participants depart on the 21st.
This document provides the agenda for a 3-day meeting on the Greek island of Milos from June 25-27, 2010. Day one includes presentations from partner organizations on cultural heritage in their regions and a workshop on developing educational materials. Day two includes tours of Milos' archaeological sites and traditional villages. Attendees are asked to RSVP with travel details and presentation materials. The meeting will have 15-16 attendees and aims to advance cooperation on adopting and promoting cultural heritage.
This document contains 10 puzzles or riddles with the solutions provided. It includes logic puzzles involving numbers, shapes, weights, speeds and anagrams. The puzzles require reasoning through relationships between quantities, objects and words to arrive at the right solution presented in each case.
Vilnius University is the oldest university in Lithuania, established in 1579. It has 12 faculties across 5 campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas. The university has over 2,900 faculty and staff conducting research in fields like biomedical sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Vilnius University actively participates in international academic collaborations and has partnerships with over 260 universities across Europe.
The 4th meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Vilnius, Lithuania. Participants from Turkey, Romania, Greece and Slovenia attended. They discussed progress on cultural heritage initiatives in their countries. They also planned materials for a project booklet aimed at the general public. The meeting included visits to Vilnius University and the Old Town to learn about Lithuania's cultural heritage and traditions of diversity and tolerance. Participants also toured the historic Trakai Castle and learned about the Karaim minority culture. The meeting helped further the project's goals of cultural understanding and collaboration.
The document provides information about the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMI) in Lithuania. IMI was established in 1956 and conducts scientific research, doctoral studies, publishing, and education. It has over 100 staff members working across various fields including data analysis, mathematics, computer science, and more. IMI contributes to preserving Lithuanian culture and heritage through digitizing historical documents and creating educational resources.
This document provides a list of important cultural heritage sites in Lithuania that could be used for educational purposes. It begins with an introduction and then lists several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Vilnius Historic Center, the Curonian Spit, Lithuanian cross crafting, and Baltic song and dance celebrations. For the Vilnius Historic Center, it provides a short history and describes its importance as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to 18th centuries. It then suggests ways the provided UNESCO teaching kit could be adapted to investigate and teach students about the listed cultural heritage sites in Lithuania.
Ann Marie Burke discusses how aspects of her life relate to different types of games. She outlines 5 aspects of her life - art and design, learning/teaching, money matters, workload, and achieving goals - and how each maps to elements of games, such as game level environments, skills and facts, points, tasks/timers, and boss fights. She concludes by saying she would design a game to represent these connections between her life and gaming.
This document provides the agenda for a meeting taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania from September 17-20, 2010. The agenda includes arrival and hotel check-in on September 17th, a morning meeting on September 18th at Vilnius University to discuss project results and cultural heritage sites, followed by an afternoon excursion of Vilnius University and the old town. On September 19th there will be an excursion to Trakai Castle and on the evening of September 20th a closing dinner before participants depart on the 21st.
This document provides the agenda for a 3-day meeting on the Greek island of Milos from June 25-27, 2010. Day one includes presentations from partner organizations on cultural heritage in their regions and a workshop on developing educational materials. Day two includes tours of Milos' archaeological sites and traditional villages. Attendees are asked to RSVP with travel details and presentation materials. The meeting will have 15-16 attendees and aims to advance cooperation on adopting and promoting cultural heritage.
This document contains 10 puzzles or riddles with the solutions provided. It includes logic puzzles involving numbers, shapes, weights, speeds and anagrams. The puzzles require reasoning through relationships between quantities, objects and words to arrive at the right solution presented in each case.
The document discusses the structure and content of a booklet being prepared to disseminate information about the ADOPT YOUR HERITAGE project. It presents two potential structures for the booklet, including sections on project aims, partner organizations, selected cultural heritage items, a proposed methodology, and curriculum examples. It raises questions about the target audience, scope, languages, and electronic vs. printed formats. Producing both versions raises costs questions about who will be responsible for the final version.
The document announces a special weekend program in Vilnius, Lithuania from September 17-19 called the "Festival of Gediminas". The festival aims to revive the cultural life and traditions of the city of Vilnius. The three-day program includes concerts, performances, sporting events, and cultural activities throughout the city. Some highlights include folk music concerts, international street theater performances involving fire, a cycling event through the city, and a mystery fire show honoring the Žalgiris basketball team. The weekend aims to celebrate the history and culture of Vilnius through various arts, entertainment, and community activities.
The minutes summarize a partner meeting held in Vilnius, Lithuania from September 17-20, 2010. Representatives from Romania, Slovenia, Greece, Italy, and Lithuania attended along with apologies from Italy and Slovenia. The agenda included partner presentations on their work in the project, discussion of materials for an "Adopt Your Heritage" booklet, and planning for promotion and responsibilities going forward. Partners visited cultural sites in Vilnius including the Old University and Library, toured the historic centre, and took an excursion to Trakai Castle. The meeting concluded with evaluation of the workshop and trip to Lithuania.
The document summarizes the itinerary and activities for the initial meeting of the ADHER Project held in Samsun, Turkey from November 13-16, 2009. The meeting brought together participants from Turkey, Romania, Slovenia, Lithuania, and was intended to allow participants to get to know each other and participate in cultural activities. The itinerary included visits to the Atakum Adult Education Centre, Samsun Bandırma Boat Museum, Gazi Museum, Big Mosque, Turkish baths, Amissos Hill, Archeology and Ethnography Museum, and dinner at Ezella Restaurant.
The seventh meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Samsun, Turkey from July 4-7, 2011. 13 participants from Lithuania, Slovenia and Romania attended. They visited historical sites in Samsun including museums, monuments, and the bazaar. Participants also learned about Turkish cultural heritage and tried traditional art forms. A trip to Sinop included more historic locations and a swim in the Black Sea. Partners were pleased with the project results and agreed to collaborate again in the future.
1. The minutes summarize a partner meeting of the ADHER project held on July 5, 2011 in Samsun, Turkey. Representatives from Slovenia, Romania, Lithuania, and Turkey attended to discuss the objectives, results, and final reporting of the project.
2. The partners agreed that most of the project objectives had been achieved but some comparisons between countries were only partially completed. A few results like some newsletters and the final versions of a booklet and website were still outstanding.
3. Responsibilities for completing the final report were assigned, with Eniko taking responsibility for collecting and finalizing part A with input from the other partners. The partners also expressed interest in continuing to collaborate
Samsun is an ancient city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey with a long history. Some key points of interest in Samsun include:
1) The Bandirma Boat Museum, which houses a replica of the boat that carried Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to Samsun in 1919 to organize the Turkish War of Independence.
2) The Big Mosque, also known as Ulu Camii, constructed in 1884 and still standing as an important cultural heritage site.
3) Turkish baths (hamams) that Samsun is famous for, taking advantage of the city's natural hot springs.
4) The Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, housing artifacts
Samsun is an ancient city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey with a long history. It is famous for its tobacco, caviar, and thermal springs. Notable sites include a 13th century Turkish bath, 15th century mosque complex, rock tombs, and fortress ruins. Ataturk landed in Samsun in 1919 to organize the Turkish War of Independence, commemorated by a statue. Participants from Romania, Slovenia, Greece, Lithuania, and Turkey will discuss cultural heritage projects at various educational and historical sites around Samsun over two days, including an adult education center, boat museum, mosque, and archaeological museum.
The first meeting of the ADHER project was held in Samsun, Turkey with participants from Romania, Lithuania, and Slovenia. The objectives of the project to increase awareness of different cultures through participation were discussed. Partners shared responsibilities and visited cultural sites in Samsun including museums, a mosque, and Amisos Hill. The meeting marked a productive start to help achieve the goals of the project funded by the European Commission.
The document discusses the region of Kalotaszeg in Romania. It describes the architecture, traditional rooms, costumes, and handicrafts of the region such as embroidery, beadwork, furniture painting, and wood carving. It also discusses the music of Kalotaszeg, mentioning famous musicians. The document was presented at a project meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Transylvania is a region in central Romania populated by over 3 million inhabitants from various ethnic groups including Romanians, Hungarians, Saxons, Serbs, and Roma. The landscape is dominated by the Carpathian mountains and plateau and features towns, villages, and fortified churches displaying the architectural styles of each ethnic population. The region has a long history involving conquest and occupation by various empires but was unified with Romania in 1918.
The document discusses dissemination plans for a project on adopting cultural heritage. It outlines:
1) The structure and content of an online booklet featuring cultural heritage items from partner countries, including a website for editing the booklet.
2) Details on finalizing versions of the booklet for both online and printed distribution, including formatting images and content for each.
3) Next steps including finalizing content, producing leaflets in multiple languages, and potential creation of a project CD.
The document outlines a mobility plan for Cluj-Napoca, Romania from April 15-18, 2011. It details the arrival of participants from various countries on April 15 and a welcome party that evening. The itinerary for April 16 includes seminars in the morning and afternoon, a city tour, and dinner at a local restaurant. On April 17, the plan lists a trip to the Turda Salt Mine and visits to nearby villages. The group will have a traditional garden supper before departures on April 18.
The sixth mobility visit of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from April 15-18, 2011. Over 20 visitors from Turkey, Italy, Greece, Lithuania, and Slovenia participated in cultural seminars about Transylvania's history and village life. They also visited local landmarks like the Turda Salt Mine, Rimetea village museum, and Coltesti Castle. The visit concluded with a traditional dinner and folk dancing performance.
The document outlines the agenda for a project meeting to be held on Saturday April 16th from 14:00-16:00. The agenda includes introductions by Marc Pillich-Wright and Enik Gáspár, confirmation of the final meeting date in Samsun, Turkey by Bahar Zengin, a discussion of dissemination materials for the ADHER project by Nerute Kligiene, and a discussion on how to use the content management system for the ADHER dissemination website by Aurimas Rapecka, with time scheduled at the end for any other business before closing the meeting. The meeting will take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from April 15-18, 2011
1) The partners discussed and confirmed the dates for the final project meeting in Samsun, Turkey to be either July 4-6 or July 11-13, 2011.
2) Nerute Kligiene presented the dissemination plan, including finalizing a PDF booklet and leaflets by the end of June. She also discussed the project website to be hosted in Lithuania and filled out by each partner.
3) Aurimas Rapecka gave instructions on how to edit the project website, with each partner having their own password to complete their page in their own language by the end of April.
The document summarizes examples of cultural heritage in Slovenia that were chosen for a project focusing on unemployed persons interested in entrepreneurship related to tourism and culture. It describes the Borovnica viaduct, Jelen bridge, and a signalman's cabin 666 in the Central Slovenian region, the Soteska castle in the Southeast Slovenian region, and the Stična monastery, Museum of Christianity in Slovenia, and the Settlement Cvinger above Vir pri Stični in the Central Slovenian region. It provides brief histories and current statuses of each site.
The 5th project meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia over 4 days in December 2010. 35 participants from Turkey, Lithuania, Italy, Romania and Slovenia attended. The first day included a meeting at the Ljubljana City Museum and a guided tour of the museum. The second day consisted of a guided tour of Ljubljana. The third day involved an excursion to the Gorenjska region, including visits to Škofja Loka, a farm, Bled Castle, and an apicultural museum.
The document outlines the itinerary and agenda for a 5th project meeting taking place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from December 12-15, 2010. On the first day, participants will arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel, followed by a meeting at the City Museum of Ljubljana to discuss project implementation and a guided tour of Ljubljana. The second day includes an excursion to the Gorenjska region to visit several historic towns and sites. The third and final day consists of breakfast and departures from the airport.
The second meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project was held in Città di Castello, Italy. Over 40 participants from Turkey, Romania, Greece, Slovenia, and Lithuania attended. Partners and learners presented on their countries' cultural heritages. They also exchanged good practices and training methods. Activities were spaced with tours of historical sites in Umbria. The meeting improved understanding of different cultures and respect for cultural heritage. Partners and learners will meet next in Milos, Greece.
The document discusses the structure and content of a booklet being prepared to disseminate information about the ADOPT YOUR HERITAGE project. It presents two potential structures for the booklet, including sections on project aims, partner organizations, selected cultural heritage items, a proposed methodology, and curriculum examples. It raises questions about the target audience, scope, languages, and electronic vs. printed formats. Producing both versions raises costs questions about who will be responsible for the final version.
The document announces a special weekend program in Vilnius, Lithuania from September 17-19 called the "Festival of Gediminas". The festival aims to revive the cultural life and traditions of the city of Vilnius. The three-day program includes concerts, performances, sporting events, and cultural activities throughout the city. Some highlights include folk music concerts, international street theater performances involving fire, a cycling event through the city, and a mystery fire show honoring the Žalgiris basketball team. The weekend aims to celebrate the history and culture of Vilnius through various arts, entertainment, and community activities.
The minutes summarize a partner meeting held in Vilnius, Lithuania from September 17-20, 2010. Representatives from Romania, Slovenia, Greece, Italy, and Lithuania attended along with apologies from Italy and Slovenia. The agenda included partner presentations on their work in the project, discussion of materials for an "Adopt Your Heritage" booklet, and planning for promotion and responsibilities going forward. Partners visited cultural sites in Vilnius including the Old University and Library, toured the historic centre, and took an excursion to Trakai Castle. The meeting concluded with evaluation of the workshop and trip to Lithuania.
The document summarizes the itinerary and activities for the initial meeting of the ADHER Project held in Samsun, Turkey from November 13-16, 2009. The meeting brought together participants from Turkey, Romania, Slovenia, Lithuania, and was intended to allow participants to get to know each other and participate in cultural activities. The itinerary included visits to the Atakum Adult Education Centre, Samsun Bandırma Boat Museum, Gazi Museum, Big Mosque, Turkish baths, Amissos Hill, Archeology and Ethnography Museum, and dinner at Ezella Restaurant.
The seventh meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Samsun, Turkey from July 4-7, 2011. 13 participants from Lithuania, Slovenia and Romania attended. They visited historical sites in Samsun including museums, monuments, and the bazaar. Participants also learned about Turkish cultural heritage and tried traditional art forms. A trip to Sinop included more historic locations and a swim in the Black Sea. Partners were pleased with the project results and agreed to collaborate again in the future.
1. The minutes summarize a partner meeting of the ADHER project held on July 5, 2011 in Samsun, Turkey. Representatives from Slovenia, Romania, Lithuania, and Turkey attended to discuss the objectives, results, and final reporting of the project.
2. The partners agreed that most of the project objectives had been achieved but some comparisons between countries were only partially completed. A few results like some newsletters and the final versions of a booklet and website were still outstanding.
3. Responsibilities for completing the final report were assigned, with Eniko taking responsibility for collecting and finalizing part A with input from the other partners. The partners also expressed interest in continuing to collaborate
Samsun is an ancient city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey with a long history. Some key points of interest in Samsun include:
1) The Bandirma Boat Museum, which houses a replica of the boat that carried Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to Samsun in 1919 to organize the Turkish War of Independence.
2) The Big Mosque, also known as Ulu Camii, constructed in 1884 and still standing as an important cultural heritage site.
3) Turkish baths (hamams) that Samsun is famous for, taking advantage of the city's natural hot springs.
4) The Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, housing artifacts
Samsun is an ancient city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey with a long history. It is famous for its tobacco, caviar, and thermal springs. Notable sites include a 13th century Turkish bath, 15th century mosque complex, rock tombs, and fortress ruins. Ataturk landed in Samsun in 1919 to organize the Turkish War of Independence, commemorated by a statue. Participants from Romania, Slovenia, Greece, Lithuania, and Turkey will discuss cultural heritage projects at various educational and historical sites around Samsun over two days, including an adult education center, boat museum, mosque, and archaeological museum.
The first meeting of the ADHER project was held in Samsun, Turkey with participants from Romania, Lithuania, and Slovenia. The objectives of the project to increase awareness of different cultures through participation were discussed. Partners shared responsibilities and visited cultural sites in Samsun including museums, a mosque, and Amisos Hill. The meeting marked a productive start to help achieve the goals of the project funded by the European Commission.
The document discusses the region of Kalotaszeg in Romania. It describes the architecture, traditional rooms, costumes, and handicrafts of the region such as embroidery, beadwork, furniture painting, and wood carving. It also discusses the music of Kalotaszeg, mentioning famous musicians. The document was presented at a project meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Transylvania is a region in central Romania populated by over 3 million inhabitants from various ethnic groups including Romanians, Hungarians, Saxons, Serbs, and Roma. The landscape is dominated by the Carpathian mountains and plateau and features towns, villages, and fortified churches displaying the architectural styles of each ethnic population. The region has a long history involving conquest and occupation by various empires but was unified with Romania in 1918.
The document discusses dissemination plans for a project on adopting cultural heritage. It outlines:
1) The structure and content of an online booklet featuring cultural heritage items from partner countries, including a website for editing the booklet.
2) Details on finalizing versions of the booklet for both online and printed distribution, including formatting images and content for each.
3) Next steps including finalizing content, producing leaflets in multiple languages, and potential creation of a project CD.
The document outlines a mobility plan for Cluj-Napoca, Romania from April 15-18, 2011. It details the arrival of participants from various countries on April 15 and a welcome party that evening. The itinerary for April 16 includes seminars in the morning and afternoon, a city tour, and dinner at a local restaurant. On April 17, the plan lists a trip to the Turda Salt Mine and visits to nearby villages. The group will have a traditional garden supper before departures on April 18.
The sixth mobility visit of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from April 15-18, 2011. Over 20 visitors from Turkey, Italy, Greece, Lithuania, and Slovenia participated in cultural seminars about Transylvania's history and village life. They also visited local landmarks like the Turda Salt Mine, Rimetea village museum, and Coltesti Castle. The visit concluded with a traditional dinner and folk dancing performance.
The document outlines the agenda for a project meeting to be held on Saturday April 16th from 14:00-16:00. The agenda includes introductions by Marc Pillich-Wright and Enik Gáspár, confirmation of the final meeting date in Samsun, Turkey by Bahar Zengin, a discussion of dissemination materials for the ADHER project by Nerute Kligiene, and a discussion on how to use the content management system for the ADHER dissemination website by Aurimas Rapecka, with time scheduled at the end for any other business before closing the meeting. The meeting will take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from April 15-18, 2011
1) The partners discussed and confirmed the dates for the final project meeting in Samsun, Turkey to be either July 4-6 or July 11-13, 2011.
2) Nerute Kligiene presented the dissemination plan, including finalizing a PDF booklet and leaflets by the end of June. She also discussed the project website to be hosted in Lithuania and filled out by each partner.
3) Aurimas Rapecka gave instructions on how to edit the project website, with each partner having their own password to complete their page in their own language by the end of April.
The document summarizes examples of cultural heritage in Slovenia that were chosen for a project focusing on unemployed persons interested in entrepreneurship related to tourism and culture. It describes the Borovnica viaduct, Jelen bridge, and a signalman's cabin 666 in the Central Slovenian region, the Soteska castle in the Southeast Slovenian region, and the Stična monastery, Museum of Christianity in Slovenia, and the Settlement Cvinger above Vir pri Stični in the Central Slovenian region. It provides brief histories and current statuses of each site.
The 5th project meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia over 4 days in December 2010. 35 participants from Turkey, Lithuania, Italy, Romania and Slovenia attended. The first day included a meeting at the Ljubljana City Museum and a guided tour of the museum. The second day consisted of a guided tour of Ljubljana. The third day involved an excursion to the Gorenjska region, including visits to Škofja Loka, a farm, Bled Castle, and an apicultural museum.
The document outlines the itinerary and agenda for a 5th project meeting taking place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from December 12-15, 2010. On the first day, participants will arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel, followed by a meeting at the City Museum of Ljubljana to discuss project implementation and a guided tour of Ljubljana. The second day includes an excursion to the Gorenjska region to visit several historic towns and sites. The third and final day consists of breakfast and departures from the airport.
The second meeting of the "Adopt Your Heritage" project was held in Città di Castello, Italy. Over 40 participants from Turkey, Romania, Greece, Slovenia, and Lithuania attended. Partners and learners presented on their countries' cultural heritages. They also exchanged good practices and training methods. Activities were spaced with tours of historical sites in Umbria. The meeting improved understanding of different cultures and respect for cultural heritage. Partners and learners will meet next in Milos, Greece.