Fulbright Application, a Proposal, and a 50 year Marriage – John S. Paschal – The United Kingdom 1967
In October of 1966, I saw a Fulbright announcement one week before the deadline, requested an application, and was given an extra week. While using my then girlfriend’s office typewriter to complete the application, she suddenly asked if I would marry her and take her with me. Talk about a proposal! Long story made short, […]
A Fulbright honeymoon year in Japan & onward – John Hancock – Asia 1975
In 1975, John L. Hancock (1923-2008) received a Fulbright year abroad to offer urban studies at the University of Tokyo & other Japanese schools. His lecturing extended through a Fulbright-supported summer tour of schools across Japan, throughout Asia, & onward to Australia & New Zealand. As his wife — we married within days of departing […]
Global Education: Creating and performing with 12’ Giant Puppets of Historical Personalities in two countries – Carol Sterling – Uganda 2012 & India 2015
One of the most gratifying experiences and fondest memory I have had as a Fulbright Specialist working in Uganda and India was to teach my undergraduate and graduate education students how to construct and perform with 12’ Giant Puppets that celebrated historically important people in their respective cultures. This highly motivating and engaging technique focused […]