By: Mari Kinzy In Preparation for my Research in the Balkans What do you think of when you picture the Balkans? For many people in the cultural west, it’s not much— the natural beauty of the Adriatic sea, or a vague perception of some threshold between eastern and western culture. For those historically inclined, theyContinue reading “Rebuilding Urban Life and Identity in the Balkans”
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Title: Pontian Oral Histories and Identity in Athens
By: Eleni Klissas, William & Mary Hello everyone! My name is Eleni Klissas, and I am a rising senior at William and Mary. After the arduous process of changing majors (more than a few times) I discovered my passion for learning about the Mediterranean basin, and am now a history and Middle Eastern studies doubleContinue reading “Title: Pontian Oral Histories and Identity in Athens”
Whose Peace Are We Building?
By: Alexa Lewandowski, William and Mary Hi, my name is Alexa Lewandowski. I just finished my third (junior) year in Scotland, pursuing a joint degree in International Relations from the College of William & Mary and the University of St Andrews. I am especially interested in peace and conflict studies and hope to work in Continue reading “Whose Peace Are We Building? “
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 “
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