The United Nations has described the ongoing conflict in Yemen as “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” Thousands have died in […]
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Tag: Presidential Scholars
Feminism and the Art of Collaboration
In an event co-hosted by the Presidential Scholars Program, ARTSpeak, and the Department of English and Communication Studies, two creative […]
Read morePresidential Scholars Colloquium and the School of Liberal Arts Dean’s Forum: Beethoven on 27th
School of Liberal Arts and the Presidential Scholars Program presents Fashion Design student Allison “Fern” Clausius accompanied by Vice President […]
Read moreMoving Beyond Alright with Neisha-Anne Green
Neisha-Anne Green, the director of the Writing Center at American University, will discuss her experiences with race in higher education. […]
Read morePresidential Scholars Colloquium: Ocean Photography: Inspiring Conservation
Join Assistant Professor of Photography Keith Ellenbogen as he showcases his beautiful and compelling images and stories of environmental and […]
Read morePresidential Scholars Colloquium: The Secret Trio
The Secret Trio is an instrumental group made up of three musicians: Ismail Lumanovski (clarinet), Tamer Pinarbasi (kanun) and Ara […]
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“Behold the Dreamers” Author Speaks to Presidential Scholars
Each year, students in FIT’s Presidential Scholars Program read an assigned book over the summer to discuss with faculty and […]
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Rescuing Refugees in the Mediterranean Sea: FIT’s World Affairs Lecture
According to the UNHCR, the U.N. Refugee Agency, more than 65 million people in the world have been displaced from […]
Read moreWorld Affairs Lecture Series: Jenelle Eli
Jenelle Eli, director of International Communications at American Red Cross in Washington D.C., will address current issues surrounding refugees, with a focus […]
Read morePresidential Scholars Colloquium: An Evening of Opera
The Presidential Scholars honors program hosts an introduction to opera, presented with humor and music by baritone opera singer David Serero, […]
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