An Introduction to Prague Shakespeare Company’s Summer Shakespeare Intensive 

By: Stephanie Lynne, SUNY ONEONTA Hello! My name is Stephanie Lynne, and I am from Syracuse, New York. I am an upcoming senior  at SUNY Oneonta majoring in Communication Studies with double minors in Theatre and Media  Studies.  In my free time, I enjoy writing, biking, exercising, and reading. Outside of my hobbies, I am Continue reading “An Introduction to Prague Shakespeare Company’s Summer Shakespeare Intensive “

 Listening To Place: Exploring Indonesia Through Sound Islah Muhammad 

By: Islah Muhammad, Monroe Community College Hello! My name is Islah Muhammad and I am a recent graduate of Monroe Community  College where I majored in Screen and Cinema Studies. As a film student, I am extremely  passionate about storytelling and the creative process behind bringing stories to life on  screen. My academic interests includeContinue reading ” Listening To Place: Exploring Indonesia Through Sound Islah Muhammad “

The Ethiopian Enigma 

By: Caleb Mulugeta, University of Texas-Austin The cradle of humanity, the land of the descendants of the Axumites, and the victors of  Adwa. Ethiopia has an illustrious past, but its relevance does not end with history. As home to  the African Union and more than 130 million people, the trajectory of Ethiopia has broader  implicationsContinue reading “The Ethiopian Enigma “

Understanding Aegean Artisans: Craft, Religion, and Ritual in Ancient Greece 

By: Maya Parfitt, William & Mary Hi, my name is Maya Parfitt, and I study ancient Mediterranean archaeology and religion at William & Mary. I’m so grateful to the Tyler Center for giving me another fellowship – last year, I got the opportunity to do archaeological fieldwork in Greece with the Naxos Quarry Project (NQP)Continue reading “Understanding Aegean Artisans: Craft, Religion, and Ritual in Ancient Greece “

Hello everyone! 

By: KhaNy Sangasy, Monroe Community College My name is KhaNy Sangasy (KAH-NEE SANG-GAH-SEE), and I am 20 years old. I  am from Rochester, New York, about an hour away from Buffalo.  A little about my academic journey: I graduated from Brockport High School in  2023 and initially attended Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where I Continue reading “Hello everyone! “

The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within  Indonesia 

By: Donny Acevedo, Monroe Community College Hello! My name is Donovan Acevedo, and I am a second-year student at Monroe  Community College studying Cinema Screen Studies. On my free time I like to spend time with  my girlfriend and go on walks and find cools stores within the Rochester area. I am really  passionate aboutContinue reading “The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within  Indonesia “

Chasing Storms and Sustainability: My Research Journey in the Bahamas 

By: Anthony Westrope, University of Missouri–Kansas City Figure 1. Coastal landscape on San Salvador Island, Bahamas, where I explored the environmental impacts of hurricanes on coastal ecosystems. My name is Anthony Westrope, and I am a senior at the University of Missouri–Kansas City majoring in Psychology with a minor in Environmental Sustainability. While my academicContinue reading “Chasing Storms and Sustainability: My Research Journey in the Bahamas “

Welcome to Kigali!

By Rayyan Salam, University of Washington Hello and welcome to Kigali!! I’m Rayyan Salam, and I study Law, Economics, and Public Policy at the University of Washington. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, going on hikes, watching movies, and spending time with friends. My passions are a mix of law, directing, and humanContinue reading “Welcome to Kigali!”