Lock Haven University site visit

International Week begins early at Lock Haven University. LHU provided the fellows with a very informative visit on November 13, 2009.

PA Dept of Education

On the road by 7 AM, for a full day site visit at PDE! Based on the background of the fellows, PDE provided brief introductions to Post Secondary Educations, School Improvement, Educational Leadership, Special Education and Community Needs. Lunch was "own your own" but after some discussion at our weekly meeting, this will be changed on the next visit....

Humphrey Fellows go to DC

 

After the Global Leadership Forum, the fellows met with Congressman Thompson followed by a tour of the Capitol.
Congressman Thompson admitted to the group that this was the most internationals he had in his office since he took office in January.

Country Presentations Schedule

October 1: Guatemala by Gabriela Alpirez & Kazakhstan by Ulugbek Abdurazakov
October 8: Montenegro by Mirjana Djurovic & Uganda by Chris Rudigizah
October 15: South Africa by Lydia Dreyer & Dr. Christine Woods
November 12: Bahrain by Buthaina Al-Nama & Romania by Cristina Adam
November 19: Russia by Valery Leletko & Svetlana Vasilyeva
December 10: Senegal by Arfang Dabo & Tanzania by Edward Joseph

Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. @ Foster Auditorium, Pattee Library

Penn State beats Syracuse 28-7

American Football Penn State Style - The fellows attending a breakfast tailgate at the Penn Stater where they enjoyed the PSU Blue Band, PSU Theatre Performance, Magic Shows, a special twirling duo that included our university president, Dr. Spanier. The fellows especially enjoyed the game from the President's stadium box as guests of the university. Special thanks to Dean Monk and especially Pamela Monk who explained the "rules of the game" to the fellows. The day also provided the fellows with great networking opportunities.

A Evening with Leila and Nick Bradaschia

Leila and Nick Bradaschia hosted the Humphrey Fellows and program staff during orientation week. The evening was full of team building games, reflections, and sharing a wonderful meal prepared by Leila and Nick.

Humphrey Fellows at Shaver's Creek

During orientation week at Shaver's Creek - as part of the Human Resource Development Center's team building activities.