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The Center for Global and Area Studies at the University of Delaware works to inspire students to become informed citizens and future leaders capable of addressing global issues with insight and sensitivity. With your support, we can advance academic excellence, increase global awareness, and prepare students to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
Donor support plays a pivotal role in fostering an educational environment that spans cultural, economic, and political dimensions. It enriches our academic offerings and ensures relevance in a rapidly changing global landscape. Contributions from generous donors support the following initiatives:
- Student awards, enabling recognition and encouragement for academic excellence.
- Curriculum development through new courses, interdisciplinary programs, and innovative teaching methods, which enhances the educational experience and trains our students to navigate a complex and interconnected world.
- Event and outreach initiatives that promote cultural understanding, economic awareness, and political dialogue. These initiatives encourage intellectual exchange and bring together scholars, policymakers, and community members to discuss pressing global challenges and opportunities.
Area Studies Awards
Global and area studies faculty traditionally recognize the accomplishments of their students with several awards for achievement in area studies. Below is a selection of awards that have been earned by our graduates in prior years.
Riley Gates - Area Studies Major Academic Achievement Award
Carly Brant - Area Studies Minor Academic Excellence Award
Diamond Carmona and Alana Hubbard - Global Studies Major Award (2)
Maya Vydareny - Global Studies Minor Award
Grace Mahony - Global Studies Minor with Language Award
Lydia Lausch and Jillian Camp - David Pong Award for Outstanding Senior Major in Asian Studies (2)
Sabrina Ballah - David Pong Award for Outstanding Rising Senior in Asian Studies
Emily Chrysogelos - European Studies Outstanding Major Award
Jaden Rickards - European Studies Outstanding Minor Award
Ethan Berkman and Lynsie Lightman - Dr. Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award for Jewish Studies (2)
Shanea Higgin - Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Guadalupe Guevara - Area Studies Major Academic Achievement Award
Grace Diehl and Alexa Fuad - Area Studies Minor Academic Excellence Award (2)
Guadalupe Guevara - Global Studies Major Award
Sophia Johnson - Global Studies Minor Award
Alexa Fuad - Global Studies Minor with Language Award
Alexander Dwornikowski and Anna Wilson - David Pong Major Scholar Award in Asian Studies (2)
Angela Hoang - David Pong Book Award for Asian Studies Minor
Krystal Diaz and Isabella Lam - David Pong Award for Outstanding Rising Senior in Asian Studies (2)
Amber Kirste - European Studies Outstanding Major Award
- Dr. Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award for Jewish Studies
Sidney Manal - Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Megan Fuglestad - Area Studies Major Academic Achievement Award
Clara Kinken and Mina Rulis - Area Studies Minor Academic Excellence Award (2)
Hannah Bockius - Global Studies Major Award
Christine Bockrath - Global Studies Minor Award
Justin Duca - Global Studies Minor with Language Award
Regina Kuszajewski - David Pong Major Scholar Award in Asian Studies
Kailey Olinger - David Pong Book Award for Asian Studies Minor
Anna Wilson - David Pong Award for Outstanding Rising Senior in Asian Studies
Lauren Smith - European Studies Outstanding Major Award
David Hawtof and Shira "Shay" Bloom - Dr. Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award for Jewish Studies (2)
Maiaa Hannah Dadhich - Area Studies Major Academic Achievement Prize
Katie Garner and Rafi Turitz-Sweifach - Area Studies Minor Academic Excellence Prize (2)
Rebecca Mezei - Global Studies Major Award
Annesley Stephenson Lounsbury - Global Studies Minor Award
Giovanna Quatrone - Global Studies with Language Minor Award
Sarah Grace Lachenmeyer - David Pong Scholarship for Asian Studies Major
Rachel Renee Spruill - David Pong Book Award for Asian Studies Minor
Anna Wilson - David Pong Book Award for Asian Studies Rising Senior
Rafi Turitz-Sweifach and Dalia Handelman - Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award for Jewish Studies (2)
Donovan Aldridge - Latin American and Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Brandon Bell and Payton Brown - Area Studies Major Academic Achievement Prize (2)
Eli Akerfeldt-Howard - Area Studies Minor Enrichment Award
Zachary Shulman and Stella Zhao - Global Studies Minor Award (2)
Sierra Brennan - David Pong Scholarship for Asian Studies Major
Ryan Doyle - David Pong Book Award for Asian Studies Minor
Abby Nelson - David Pong Book Award for Asian Studies Rising Senior
Tara Silberg, Jeremy Davis, and Hannah Goodman - Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award for Jewish Studies (3)
Javon Greene - Latin American and Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Christy Arango-Kautz, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor – Area Studies Enrichment Award
Catherine Canning, Latin American & Iberian Studies Major – Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Rachel Confair, Asian Studies Minor – Area Studies Enrichment Award
Elizabeth Fleming, Latin American & Iberian Studies Major – Area Studies Academic Achievement Prize
Patrick Graves, Jewish Studies Minor – Vivian Klaff Memorial Award for Excellence in Jewish Studies
Allie Klein, Asian Studies Minor – David Pong Book Award
Rachel Milberg, Jewish Studies Minor – Vivian Klaff Memorial Award for Excellence in Jewish Studies
Abby Nelson, Asian Studies Junior – David Pong Book Award for Rising Senior
Alex Tran, Asian Studies Major – David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Allison Chelst, Jewish Studies with Language Minor – Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Amanda Flores, Asian Studies Minor – Area Studies Enrichment Award
John Goodridge, Asian Studies Minor – David Pong Book Award
Sharon Hollenbach, Asian Studies Major – Area Studies Achievement Award
Olivia Mann, European Studies Minor – Area Studies Enrichment Award
Ayanna Posipanko, Asian Studies Minor – David Pong Book Award for Outstanding Rising Senior
Rachel Rosenberg, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor – Area Studies Enrichment Award
Nat Veiga, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor – Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Leanne Voshell, Asian Studies Major – David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Carly Deluca, Asian Studies Major, Area Studies Achievement Prize and David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Marcianna Green, Asian Studies Minor, Area Studies Enrichment Prize and David Pong Book Award
Evangelista Barylski, Asian Studies Minor (Rising Senior), David Pong Book Award
Erica Strauss, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Emily Francisco, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor, Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Marcianna Green, Asian Studies Minor (Rising Senior), David Pong Book Award
Nicole Golomb, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Katelyn Hesse, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Alyssa McGraw, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Dunia Tonob, Asian Studies Minor, Area Studies Enrichment Award, David Pong Book Award
Sandra Vieyra, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor, Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Mengzheng Yao, Asian Studies Major, Area Studies Academic Achievement Award, David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Rebecca Arias, European Studies Major, Area Studies Academic Achievement Award
Sarah Mailloux, Asian Studies Minor, David Pong Book Award
Michelle McLean, Asian Studies Major, David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Natalie Medlock, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor, Area Studies Enrichment Award, Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Julie Meyer, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Jessica Oestriecher, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Z. Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Madinah Wilson, Islamic Studies Minor, Area Studies Enrichment Award
Mengzheng Yao, Asian Studies Minor (Rising Senior), David Pong Book Award
Vi Bui, Asian Studies Minor, Area Studies Enrichment Award, David Pong Book Award
Alexandra Jones, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor, Area Studies Enrichment Award
Laura Ma, Asian Studies Major, Area Studies Academic Achievement Prize, David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Sarah Mailloux, Asian Studies with Language Minor (Rising Senior), David Pong Book Award
Gabrielle Mirasola, European Studies Major, Area Studies Academic Achievement Prize
Rachel Nathbony, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Brittany Petel, Jewish Studies Minor, Vivian Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Lucero Pizano, Latin American & Iberian Studies Minor, Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Wei Wei Swei, Asian Studies Major, David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Kyla Alterman, Jewish Studies Minor. Vivian Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Jennifer Chao, Asian Studies Minor. David Pong Book Award
Gregory Doolittle, Islamic Studies with Language Minor. Area Studies Enrichment Award
Omar Duran, Latin American & Iberian Studies Major. Area Studies Academic Achievement Prize, Latin American & Iberian Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Laura Ma, Asian Studies Minor (Rising Senior). David Pong Book Award
Wei Wei Swei, Asian Studies Major. David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Kathleen Whitlock, Jewish Studies Minor. Vivian Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Alison Becker, Jewish Studies Minor. Vivian Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Nora Casper, East Asian Studies Major. David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Leah Diamant, Jewish Studies Minor. Vivian Klaff Memorial Award in Jewish Studies
Michelle Grace, Islamic Studies with Language Minor. Area Studies Enrichment Award
Taylor Lowder, East Asian Studies Major (Rising Senior). David Pong Book Award
Jeremi Poindexter, Latin American & Iberian Studies Major. Area Studies Academic Achievement Prize
Leah Sachs, East Asian Studies Minor. David Pong Book Award
Sarah Batiuk, East Asian Studies Minor. David Pong Book Award
Chun Pong Choi, East Asian Studies Major. David Pong Asian Studies Scholarship
Lauren Corcoran, European Studies Major. Area Studies Academic Achievement Prize
Megan Czerwinski, East Asian Studies Major (Rising Senior). David Pong Book Award
Hannah Niedel-Gresh, Islamic Studies with Language Minor.
