Continuing a decades-old tradition at Colgate, six more graduates have been awarded grants to study or teach abroad during the 2006-2007 academic year.

Five alumni were tapped for French Government Teaching Assistantships in English, which are administered by the country’s Ministry of Education, while the sixth received a Fulbright award to study in Egypt.

The French Government Teaching Assistantships recipients and their locations are:

• Carolyn Collins ’06, Montpelier
• Jameson Hyde ’06, Nante
• Toria Johnson ’06, Orleans
• Alisa Levine ’06, Rennes
• Alexandra Quinn ’05, Nice

Naseema Noor ’06 was one of only 10 students across the United States to land a Fulbright grant to study in Egypt. She will study the development of Islamic political thought in the country.

In completing her project, she will take classes in Islamic studies and study Arabic.

“In today’s global society, the international experience and personal development gained through these experiences is extremely valuable,” said Ann Landstrom, associate director for fellowship, scholarship and graduate school advising at Colgate.

“The recipients of these awards have strong academic records, solid language preparation, excellent project proposals and outstanding personal qualifications. I know that they will make a strong impact upon each of the communities they serve.”

Just 50 French Government Teaching Assistantships in English were awarded through the Ministry of Education this year, according to the Institute of International Education.

Through the initiative, students spend a year teaching in France, enabling them to explore contemporary French society, master the language through linguistic immersion, and gain teaching experience

The Fulbright program funds one academic year of study or research abroad, to be conducted after graduation from an accredited university. Fellows undertake self-designed programs in disciplines ranging from social sciences, business, communication and performing arts to physical sciences, engineering, and education.

More than 1,200 Fulbright grants are awarded annually to U.S. students for study in 140-plus countries worldwide.

At Colgate, both programs are administered through the university’s Center for Career Services.

During the past five academic years, a total of 37 Colgate alumni were awarded Fulbrights or teaching assistantships in France.

In addition to the recent grant winners, Mark Frankel ’06 received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship this spring to explore Jewish communities in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Sao Tome and Principe, Morocco, Argentina, and Brazil during the coming year.

Michael J. Bukoski ’07 was given a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year.

He will receive a one-year scholarship that will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 at Colgate.
Caroline Jenkins
Office of Public Relations and Communications
315.228.6637

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