UA’s Global Cafe to Host Fulbright Scholarship Discussion

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Recent Fulbright Scholarship winners from The University of Alabama will participate in a discussion panel to share their experiences and offer scholarship application tips at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Center for Community-Based Partnerships, 900 Anna Ave.

The panel, titled “The Fulbright Scholarship: Breaking down Cultural Barriers through Language Education,” is part of an open house for Global Café. A reception with refreshments to celebrate the center’s international community engagement programs will follow.

“University students from all disciplines are invited as we welcome home Fulbright grantees who have been serving overseas this year,” said Dr. Beverly Hawk, campus coordinator for the Fulbright Program and director of program services at the center. “These winners will share experiences and secrets to their success.”

The event is free, and the public is invited.

A record 14 University of Alabama graduates won Fulbright awards for 2015-16. The Fulbright Scholarship Program, sponsored by the U.S. State Department, is the largest U.S. international exchange program. Students considering applying for next year’s competition can learn more by going to http://international.ua.edu/fulbright and http://us.fulbrightonline.org. The campus application deadline is Sept. 8.

Global Café was established in spring 2014 by the Division of Community Affairs as a place for campus and community to pursue projects of mutual interest with an emphasis on international programs and projects.

Its partners include Center for Community-Based Partnerships staff and students, Capstone International Center, Graduate Parent Support program, Tuscaloosa’s One Place, Shelton State Community College, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa County School System, Tuscaloosa Public Library and community leaders.