I am an anthropologist by training (PhD Arizona 1977). In 1984-1985, I was a Senior Fulbright Professor at the Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, teaching Germans about American Indians and lecturing all over Europe on American Indian topics. The experience changed my life. I grew up in Albuquerque and loved the Southwest; my dissertation was
The Iceland Insight Tour was remarkable in many ways. First, it was planned in collaboration with a Travel Agency: MUNDO, led by a Fulbright alumna. She understood from the first that a customized tour would be appropriate, and she and I worked quickly and well together to craft the outline via SKYPE. My role was
The Fulbright Association welcomes its newest chapter in the “Bluegrass” state of Kentucky. Over 30 individuals attended an initial Fulbright Alumni interest meeting held in July, where the Kentuckian community of Fulbrighters and friends mapped out the potential chapter’s reach and goals, established volunteer committees, and elected the chapter’s board of directors. Ann Riedling, a
“Lead a good and cheerful life. One of awe in nature, … and one of focus in work. This is what I hope you find.” – World War II Veteran Carl Petersen LST 495 A 12-year-old from Indiana, I recall the extreme cold, rain, and wind as I arrived in the little town of Rots
Considering the effects of stress in our day-to-day lives is important to ensure our long-term health, maintain relationships with others, and manage our professional life. Stress and anxiety can come from the pressure of work and expectations of those we work with. We can also set expectations for ourselves that are unrealistic, and this adds
On July 18, the 2018-2019 Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellows presented their research at the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. The fellows gathered at the monthly, and for this event, sold-out, Nat-Geo Nights Happy Hour to tell their stories about their time in the field. From the effects of micro-algae in Panama to the
Texas A&M University’s commitment to international scholarship and global engagement can be traced back nearly to the institution’s land grant launch in 1876. In the ensuing years, Texas A&M has increasingly expanded its global impact to include research on every continent and to welcome international students and scholars from more than 120 countries. The university
In 2007, I was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study Venezuela’s national youth orchestra system, “El Sistema,” a social program of youth and community development through the study of music. The goal of my Fulbright was to identify tenets of this renowned model of music education to guide the evolution of the Harmony Program, an
Launched in 2017, the Fulbright in the Classroom program is designed to connect Fulbright alumni with U.S. K-12 schools to share their experiences and introduce students to foreign countries and cultures. This chapter-led initiative has continued to gain interest, with 4 chapters leading successful programs this spring. Central New York Chapter The Central New
The newest chapter of the Fulbright Association is a little unusual: instead of encompassing a specific geographic region of the United States, it is completely online. Hosted by Walden University, the “Virtual Walden Chapter” will welcome Fulbrighters and friends from around the globe to get involved with the Fulbright alumni community in cyberspace. Faculty and