Thomas Vanderbeek, a University of Richmond received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship grant. He will assist in teaching English in a German school in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. Vanderbeek will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and German Studies. During his time at UR, he studied abroad in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. “This opportunity will allow me to build on my years of German studies, to continue my deep interest in European history, to evince my passion for teaching, and to play a significant role in cross-cultural exchange between the U.S. and Germany,” said Vanderbeek. While in Germany, he plans to volunteer coach in the local community for a competitive swim team. He plans to pursue a legal career.
Amanda Siegel of Franklin Park was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Siegel was initiated at Kean University.
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