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Anthropology student Danielle Schaf is SU’s first Beinecke Scholar
Danielle Schaf, a junior majoring in anthropology at the Maxwell School, is a recipient of a 2018 Beinecke Scholarship. The program encourages and enables highly motivated students of exceptional promise to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Asna Ali '18 MPA discusses public spaces, Pakistani women in PA Times
"Building Public Spaces for Women in Pakistan," written by MPA student Ansa Ali, was published in PA Times. Ali discusses a grassroots collective — Girls at Dhabas — that is pushing the boundaries on women's access to public spaces in Pakistan.

Maxwell students Eldawy, Letona receive prestigious Truman Scholarship
Dina Eldawy, an international relations and citizenship and civic engagement major, and Crystal Letona, a policy studies major, have been named as 2018 recipients of the prestigious Truman Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded to 59 exceptional college juniors in recognition of their community service, academic accomplishment, and commitment to a career of public service.

Model UN team named distinguished delegation at NYC conference
A Syracuse University/Maxwell team participating in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in March was named a “Distinguished Delegation” for its portrayal of Poland. The conference, held in New York City, drew more than 5,000 students, more than half from outside the United States.

PhD student Drew Kinney '14 MA (PSc) publishes article on ME crisis
"The Middle East Crisis: Trump, Syria, Russia, Iran, Israel and More," written by PhD student Drew Kinney '14 MA (PSc), was published on the Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research website.

Anthro student Schaf named Class of 2019 Senior Class Marshal
Danielle Schaf, an anthropology major, and Abigail Covington have been named Senior Class Marshals for the Class of 2019 by the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience. The longstanding tradition recognizes seniors who exemplify the academic achievement, campus and community involvement, and spirit of their class.

Geog student Sohrob Aslamy awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Sohrob Aslamy, a graduate student in geography, was selected to receive a 2018 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award. The program recruits high-potential, early-career scientists and engineers and supports their graduate research training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Student Carol Tojeiro discusses workforce gender inequality in CPR
MA (IR/Econ) student Carol Tojeiro discusses the importance of women's participation in the labor force in her article "The Key to Unlocking Argentina’s Economic Potential? Women’s Inclusion in the Labor Force," published in the Cornell Policy Review.

Maxwell students named as University Scholars, highest undergrad honor
Caitlin Harrison and Jacqueline Page, both international relations majors at the Maxwell School, were among the twelve seniors named as the 2018 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor that the University bestows. The scholars will also be honored at the One University awards ceremony on Friday, April 20, at Hendricks Chapel.

First EMIR in DC class reflects strength of unique degree program
In its first year, the program has attracted students who represent such diverse organizations and range of experiences as National Geographic; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Department of State; the U.S. military; Congress; USAID; private multinationals in the pharmaceutical, agriculture, and defense industries; charter school networks, and more.

Maxwell students win 2018 RvD iPrize
Farm to Flame Energy, founded by Lee Mendes McKnight, a history major in the Maxwell School, and Rematriation Magazine, founded by Janet Flores, a geography major in the Maxwell School, were among the 13 student teams selected to win the 2018 RvD iPrize.

Maxwell students awarded 2018 Foundations Scholarship
Hayley Barbara Bermel ’19 BA (Soc) and Jordan Christian Nuber ’20 BA (IR) were among those selected to receive the 2018 Foundations Scholarship. Foundations is a workshop series that introduces Syracuse University students to essential life-skills.

MPA student Antonio Michel writes about Participedia in PA Times
"Participedia: A Platform for Learning About Public Participation Around the World," written by MPA student Antonio Michel, was published in PA Times. Participedia highlights the power of collaboration among public institutions, citizens and public officers when it comes to public participation.

Maxwell students named as finalists for prestigious Truman Scholarship
Dina Eldawy, an international relations and citizenship and civic engagement major; and Crystal Letona, a policy studies and communications and rhetorical studies major, have been named as 2018 finalists for the Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship is awarded in recognition of community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.

Winter ’18 Perspective features undergrad research, Ralph Ketcham
The Winter 2018 edition of Maxwell Perspective was recently printed and mailed to all alumni, faculty, staff, students, and other friends of the Maxwell School. At the same time, online editions of many of the articles are now available at the Maxwell Perspective website.

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