Fellowship provides global research opportunites

30 Jan 2015

By: Justin Worthing ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s Brueggeman Center for Dialogue is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Winter-Cohen Family Brueggeman Fellows Program, an independently-organized, funded international research trip for eight to 10 students. Applications will be accepted until March 23, and the list of new Fellows will be announced during the week of April 13. Students who apply must write a two-page statement explaining why they want to become a Brueggeman Fellow and what type of research they want to conduct. Students must also include some ideas about where they would want to travel, as well as their official transcript … Continue reading Fellowship provides global research opportunites

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Brueggeman Fellows present studies: Students reflect on their extended living-learning experiences

27 Mar 2014

By: Justin Worthing ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s 2013-14 Brueggeman Fellows regrouped in Kennedy Auditorium last week to share the stories of their travels and the implications of their research. Last year’s seven Fellows traveled to three continents, studying topics ranging from community organizing in post-communist Eastern Europe to occupational therapy in Latin America. Each Fellow applied one year before leaving for his or her trip. Between acceptance and departure, they spent that academic year making necessary preparations for their travels. The Fellows also received a $3,000 travel grant to help cover expenses. Fellow Christine Ulrich condensed her 10-week trip studying the … Continue reading Brueggeman Fellows present studies: Students reflect on their extended living-learning experiences