IIE Europe Newsletter

 Vol. III. Iss. 6, Summer Edition 2013

berrieThe 2013 Russell Berrie Fellows

 

We are pleased to announce the 2013 cohort of Russell Berrie Fellows in Interreligious Studies. This year's fellows constitute a highly qualified and diverse group of scholars seeking to make a difference by contributing to interreligious dialogue and interfaith understanding through their year-long education at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

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The 2013 Russell Berrie Fellows are:

 

Juan Carlos Chavez Quispe, Bolivia

Rebecca Theresa Cohen, United States

Marija Corusa, Croatia/Bosnia Herzegovina

Peter Joseph Dziedzic, United States

Derek Clinton Farmer, United States

Sarah Katherine Farnes, United States

Philip Lajo Fuentes, Philippines

Eleni Kariofyllidou, Greece

Marius Costel Oblu, Romania

Allyson Marie Zacharoff, United States

 

The ten fellows come from six different countries and represent a wide range of interests within Interreligious Studies. Their specific focuses includes Andean Indigenous Religions, Jewish-Christian relations, Muslim-Christian relations, Mary in Islam & Christianity, New Evangelization, Comparative Scripture, and Religion & Society

 

Their collective educational backgrounds, aside from Theology and Religious Studies, range from Archeology to European Studies and Economics, and from Philosophy to Political Science and Sociology.

 

In its sixth year, the Russell Berrie Fellowship in Interreligious Studies aims to build bridges between Christian, Jewish, and other religious traditions by providing the next generation of religious leaders with a comprehensive understanding of and dedication to interfaith issues

 


dorranceInterview with Dorrance Scholars: Independent Travelers

In our May newsletter we announced the arrival of students participating in the Dorrance Scholarship Summer Seminar, they have returned safely to the U.S. but before they left we made sure to take the opportunity to ask a group on the independent leg of their travels in Budapest about their exciting experiences in Turkey, Italy, and Hungary.

 
We owe a big thanks to local student Anna Szel�nyi who caught up with the group and conducted the following interview:
 

Italy, Turkey and Hungary. All of these destinations can be considered quite different from each other; one just has to think of the language, customs, religion, etc. What were your initial expectations about these places, before actually seeing them for yourselves?

 

EUGENIA FOWLKES: Initial thoughts on my travel plans were that they would look exactly how they are portrayed in the movies or TV in general. Turkey, I thought, would look very Middle Eastern, but it had a lot of European influence. I thought Italy would be calm and romantic, but it was a very hectic city. And Hungary? Well, I didn't know what to expect here. I guess I thought it would be very European. Which it is, but it has its own flavor. It has changed my view on what I deem to be European. And now I know not to over-generalize a country.

 

ROBERT DAVIS: I expected Turkey to be a very conservative and traditional place. In Italy I thought there were going to be a lot of trees, beautiful architecture, and good food. I didn't know what to expect in Hungary, because I have never heard of Budapest before this trip.

 

Yes, Hungary is unfortunately not as well known as the two other destinations, however, what is in common in all of the three countries is that they all drew the media's attention in the past few weeks as there were protests in Istanbul, a strike started at the Italian airport and Hungary was struggling to keep one of the biggest floods of the Danube under control. How did you feel about being able to get first-hand experience of these happenings?

 

ASHLEY GRADILLAS: We were very fortunate to have experienced such significant events in all three of the countries that we have visited, because we were able to gain a better understanding of the people in these countries through their struggles, unity and progression as a society. It has brought a whole new appreciation for my own society. We were a part of history.

  



GE Foundation Scholar Leaders, and Hosts!

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to some GE Foundation Scholar Leaders who opened their homes to the Dorrance Scholars on their independent travels and hosted them in Budapest and Prague: B�lint Juh�sz, Zsombor Győri, and Lukas Pohanka, thank you once again for sharing your cities and your homes with the Dorrance students.




geGE Foundation Scholar Leaders Program | European Award Ceremonies

Last month award ceremonies took place in Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague for the GE Foundation Scholar-Leader Award winners in Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
  

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In Poland the ceremony marked 10 years of the GE Foundation's support of the Scholar-Leaders Program in the country by granting 8 students the Scholar-Leaders Award. Speakers included Peter Stracar (CEO, GE Central & Eastern Europe), Brenda Van Horn (Commercial Attach�, US Embassy in Warsaw), with a panel discussion moderated by Agnieszka Jankowska (GE Government Relations Director) including panelists from universities as well as the public and private sector.

 

For video from the ceremony and reflections from recipient Małgorzata Gałka (pictured) read the GE for CEE article Networks For Life: Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders 

 

In Romania the ceremony marked its 7 year anniversary in the country, and 8 talented university students from Romania joined the regional network of GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders.This year's GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders awards were presented by Adriana Mircea (GE, Market Development Manager for South-East Europe) with remarks from Ravi F. Buck (Economic Officer, U.S. Embassy Bucharest),
Rodica Mihaila (Executive Director,
Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission), and Anca Harasim (Executive Director
Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce).

 

More video from the ceremony and an article from a program alumna is feature in this GE for CEE post: A Different Social Network

 

 

In Prague 8 students were honored with the award, again marking 9 years of the program in the Czech Republic. Speakers included Norman L. Eisen (U.S. Ambassador, U.S. Embassy in Prague), Peter Stracar (CEO, GE Central of Eastern Europe), Jiři Nantl (First Deputy Minister, Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports), and Weston Stacey (Executive Director, AMCHAM Czech Republic).

 





nyuadNYU Abu Dhabi Information Session
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We are happy to announce an NYU Abu Dhabi informational event for students in Budapest. This session will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the university, a part of the world's first global network university. Students will also have the chance to meet and interact with current NYU Abu Dhabi students.  
 
NYU Abu Dhabi Information Session
Friday, July 19, 2013
18.00-20.00
Institute of International Education
Vigy�z� Ferenc utca 4. II/1
Budapest, Hungary


We ask that you please share this message or the registration link above with any interested students or educators you may know.



fallFall Event Preview 

Sziget Festival, August 7-9

For the 5th year now IIE Europe will participate in the Sziget Festival in Budapest at the U.S. Embassy tent along with partner institution the Hungarian Fulbright CommissionThis year we will exhibit for 3 days, August 7-9promoting special educational initiatives such as NYU Abu Dhabi and the Klein Family Scholarship, as well as our range of print and online resources.



EAIE Conference, September 10-13

We're already gearing up for the 2013 EAIE Conference and excited to see you all in Istanbul! 

 

If you are planning on attending this year's event, please be sure to stop by the IIE Europe booth (no. 514) to get the latest updates on all our programs and projects.

 

Also make sure you pay a visit to the EducationUSA Pavilion (no. 119) for information on U.S. study and meet with representatives from 20 accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

 

Let us know if you're attending so we can make sure to find you at the event.

 



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Events

GE Foundation Leadership Development Program
July 7-12

July 19

IIE at Sziget Festival in Budapest
August 7-9

IIE at EAIE Conference 2013 in Istanbul
September 10-13

 

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