Welcome Message

Dear Friends in the academic mission,

Rev. Fr. Theodoro Peters, s.j., President of “Pe. Sabóia de Medeiros” Ignatian Educational Foundation, institution accompanying FEI University, the Rector and the administrators express their joy to welcome you in the very heart of São Paulo, dynamic megalopolis of Southeast Brazil, from July 23rd to 27th 2012, on the occasion of the 24th IFCU General Assembly.

Under the topic “Teaching and Learning in a Catholic University – Educating and Training”, we will have the opportunity to share experiences about the educational challenges of the new contemporary society. We will revisit the role of Catholic universities as institutions fomenting the integral education of the individual and dialogue among the nations, able to break boundaries and eradicate social inequalities.

By believing for 70 years that the sole quality education allows to build a society that is developed, sustainable and fair, FEI University is proud of opening its doors to the Catholic Universities of the world and hopes that the same, inspired by the Divine Wisdom, would be in a condition to contribute to the promotion and the formation of human values.

The challenges we face from the new social and professional relationships are so diverse that they require that the education institutions define a joint and universal agenda of actions enabling them to assume a proactive and innovative role in the current society. This is the spirit that must guide our work throughout our meeting.

You can be sure that the Organizing Committee and our FEI Academic Community are doing their best so that all IFCU affiliates have the opportunity to be with us in São Bernardo do Campo next summer, where they will be the most welcomed and will find a conducive environment to hold conversation and discussion on topics of high interest.

Looking forward to meeting you soon, we remain at your disposal for any practical information you may need.

Prof. Dr. Fábio do Prado
Rector of FEI University

HALF DAY - CITY TOUR SÃO PAULO
The tour is to show the main sights of the city with short stops.
Details: Jardins district, Paulista Avenue, MASP, Trianon Park, Casa das Rosas, Orthodox Cathedral, Freedom (Eastern District - Torii Gate) * Mercado Municipal de São Paulo, Historical Center, Se Cathedral, * Patio College, Monastery of St. Benedict, Martinelli Building, Viaduct Tea, Municipal Theater, St. John and Ipiranga Avenues (one of the most famous intersections of São Paulo), Republic Square, Arouche Square, flower Market, Julio Prestes Station, Sala São Paulo, Park light, Art Gallery, Museum of the Portuguese language, the Light Station, Museum of Sacred Art and Church Frei Galvão, Ibirapuera Park and * Flag Monument. * Stops at these locations will be made whenever possible *Tickets are not included

HISTORY – CITY TOUR SÃO PAULO CULTURAL
São Paulo is the city that received the most immigrants in recent decades, so there's a great mix of people. Much of objects and places that shaped the history of Brazil can be found here.

Ipiranga Museum It is the most important museum of the University of Sao Paulo and one of the most visited in the capital city. It accounts for a large collection of objects, furniture and works of art with historical significance, especially those that have some relation to the independence of Brazil and the corresponding historical period. One of the best-known works in its collection is the 1888 picture of the artist Pedro Americo, "Independence or Death”.

Museum of the Portuguese Language The Museum of the Portuguese Language is the meeting point with the language, literature and history. You will discover many interesting facts about the spoken and written language. Instead of walls, voices. Located in the historical building of the Estação da Luz, designed by the Secretariat of culture of São Paulo in conjunction with the foundation Roberto Marinho.

Praça da Sé Considered almost a synonymous with the Old Center of São Paulo the Plaza is one of the best-known spaces of the city and the scene of many important events in the history of the country. In the middle of the square is situated the Marco Zero, from which account the distance of any point in the city.

Municipal Market This Places is a necessary stop for tourists from all over the Brazil and other countries, the Municipal Market of São Paulo is one of the most traditional gourmet points in the city, specializing in the marketing of fresh fruit, vegetables, cereals, meats, spices and imported products. And not forgetting to mention the gastronomic space, which offers the opportunity to enjoy tasty dishes, while enjoying the architectural of Mercadão (as it is affectionately called by its attendants).

SHOPPING CITY TOUR – SÃO PAULO

São Paulo is the largest shopping center in Brazil. Here you can find articles of international famous brands to jewelry, precious stones and handicrafts from all over the country. The city offers a wide variety of stores, both on streets and in shopping malls, located in affluent neighborhoods such as gardens and also in large popular centers.

We suggest some malls such as:

Ibirapuera, Cidade Jardim, Morumbi, Iguatemi, SP Market, Jardim Sul, many others.

Popular centers: Rua 25 de março, Rua João Cachoeira (Itaim), Bom Retiro e Rua Augusta.

TOUR SANTOS E GUARUJÁ – FULL DAY

The coastline of São Paulo is rich in tourist attractions.

Are beautiful beaches for all tastes, much sport, ecology, and tours.

Santos In Santos, the tour includes the port of Santos and the building of the coffee Bag, mark of the wealth produced by coffee. Another attractive of Santos that draws attention is their incredible garden of orla who is registered in the Guiness Book as the world's largest Waterside garden about 7 km. Santos is also known for being the city where the King Pelé was born and is recognised among soccer experts and former players as the greatest soccer player of they history.

Guarujá Through a panoramic tour, tourists will get to know the main beaches in Guarujá, as Guaíba, rich in vegetation and Pitangueiras, Enseada Beach, with great variety of restaurants and bars busy. This thermal offers all the services of a large city.

EMBU DAS ARTES – FULL DAY

Embu is a rich land in many aspects! It is full of history, art and legends connected with formation of the people that lives in São Paulo. This town was founded by Jesuits in the 17th century and even today preserves buildings from the colonial period.
Embu das Artes is known by famous fair outdoor that takes place on weekends and, it takes most of the streets in the town
The arts are one of the main cultural aspects of this city that still has several antique shops, factories of rustic furniture. It is worth to also visit the Museum of sacred art of the Jesuits, the de São Lázaro Chapel and the Embu Folkloric and artistic Museum.