CPFA Activities 2008-09

A Message from Dr. Robert Lima, OIC, President of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Fulbright Association

Welcome to the Homepage of our Central Pennsylvania Chapter, which encompasses an area west of Philadelphia toward the outskirst of Pittsburgh. If you are a Fulbrighter within this region, let us know so that we may inform you directly of events under our sponsorship.

I know you will find in these pages numerous ideas for your participation in the programs of the Fulbright Association, both international and national, as well as events sponsored by this Chapter for the benefit of all Fulbright Scholars and anyone interested in international cooperation across many disciplines.

In light of the horrific events of September 11, 2001, which affected not only Americans but also their guests from other nations and good people throughout the world, it is imperative that we forge new bonds or enhance those already in place to secure world peace and the fundamental concept of mutual respect between nations, peoples and faiths. These are among the ideals of the Fulbright Association and the goals of its numerous programs.

We at the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Fulbright Association welcome your interest as evinced by your visiting this Homepage. If you are considering applying for a Fulbright, contact our office. If you are the recipient of a Fulbright, please avail yourself of the many offerings on this Homepage and let us know if we can assist you in any way.

For further information contact:
Dr. Robert Lima, OIC, President
Central Pennsylvania Fulbright Association
485 Orlando Avenue
State College, PA 16803-3477
Telephone: (814) 238-8359
Email: rxl2@psu.edu

Membership is open to former Fulbright grantees of any nationality and to those who support the ideals of the Fulbright program but are not themselves grantees. Approximately 170 colleges, universities, and international organizations (including Penn State) support the Fulbright Association as institutional members.

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Fulbright Association (CPFA) is the local chapter of the national Fulbright Association. It is made up of faculty and staff who are former Fulbright recipients, who contribute many volunteer hours and much talent in support of the Fulbright program. Activities include hospitality for visiting Fulbright scholars and students, and promotion of Fulbright grants throughout Penn State and the region. For current CPFA activities, see the schedule above.

International scholars pose with a statue of Abraham Lincoln during a trip to Gettysburg. In front: Fulbright Scholars Oleg Stiopca from Moldova, Ashraf Mansour from Egypt, and Tial Al-Mogel from Saudi Arabia. Back: Robert Lima, president of CPFA; Juan Pablo Fernández and his wife, Fulbright Student Sandra Rueda from Colombia; Humphrey Fellow Maged Kahlil from Egypt (behind); Humphrey Fellow Sabiha Kuram from Pakistan; Penn State History Professor Carol Reardon; Humphrey Fellow Zarifeh Jarjour and her husband, Emile from Lebanon; and Fulbright Scholar Oleksandr Shkolnyy from the Ukraine.

Board Members, 2008-09:

Robert Lima, OIC, President
485 Orlando Avenue
State College, PA 16803-3477
Telephone: (814) 238-8359
Email: rxl2@psu.edu

Lewis Jillings, Vice President
Associate Professor of German
427 Burrowes Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: (814) 865-2263
Email: lxj9@psu.edu

John Keller, Treasurer
Fulbright Adviser and Director of Education Abroad
University Office of Global Programs
410 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: (814) 863-6035
Email: jmk13@psu.edu

Janet Haner, Secretary
Public Affairs Coordinator
University Office of Global Programs
410 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: (814) 865-0771
Email: jah3@psu.edu

Mary Adams
Assistant Director, Admissions
Enrollment Management and Administration
201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: (814) 865-5471
Email: mma1@psu.edu

Charles Dumas
Associate Professor of Theatre & African-American Studies
College of Arts and Architecture
105 Arts Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: (814) 863-9413
Email: cxd28@psu.edu

Audrey Maretzki
Professor of Food Science and Nutrition
College of Agricultural Sciences
205 Borland Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: 814-863-4751
Email: anm1@psu.edu

Raymond W. Regan, Sr.
Professor of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
226A Sackett Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: 814-863-0601
Email: rregan@psu.edu

Charles C. Snow
Professor of Business Administration
Smeal College of Business Administration
411 Beam Business Administration
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: 814-865-2463
Email: csnow@psu.edu