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Mville student is awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Manhattanville College Senior Joseph Fulginiti has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Hong Kong Institute of Education.
Fulbright scholars are individuals who have proved that they have the interest and capabilities of promoting cross-cultural interaction and mutual understanding through academic engagement in the communities in which they are placed. Beginning in July, Joseph will spend 11 months in Hong Kong where he will be teaching students who are interested in becoming teachers in Hong Kong and the mainland of China. Two years of Chinese classes and a minor in Asian Studies should prepare him for this experience. Joseph will also be able to take cultural and language classes at the Hong Kong Institute of Education as part of his Fulbright scholarship.
Originally from Canandaigua, NY, Joseph is the current editor of the Touchstone, the student newspaper of Manhattanville College. He is also a double major in History and Political Science. The sound of a student practicing the clarinet was what first brought him to Manhattanville four years ago. “Music has always been important to me, and though I wasn’t going to be a music major, I liked the fact that I would be able to continue playing in college,” he said. “I also liked that the college offered so many different programs even though it was a smaller campus.”
Joseph’s participation in the Bonn International Model United Nations conference this past December allowed him to gain valuable international experience through his interactions with other participants from around the world. Manhattanville College President Richard A. Berman said: “Joe Fulginiti is a perfect example of a student who is living Manhattanville College’s mission to educate ethically and socially responsible leaders for the global community. Being awarded a Fulbright scholarship is a prestigious honor and it truly demonstrates Joe’s leadership. The educational impact he will have on individuals across the world is inspiring to all of us in the Manhattanville community.”