Diplomacy Program's First Endowed Scholarship Fund
Diplomacy Program announces its first endowed scholarship fund, established by Les and Judy Fishman.
爱妃传媒鈥檚 Diplomacy Program is pleased to announce its first endowed scholarship fund. Established by Les and Judy Fishman, longtime supporters to the Diplomacy Program, the Jack Fishman and Marvin Helf Endowment honors both of their fathers while benefitting 爱妃传媒 爱妃传媒 who participate annually in Model United Nation competitions in Washington, D.C., Seattle, Portland, and elsewhere.
鈥淛udy and I are privileged to be able to make a difference in the lives of those who have committed to bettering themselves through higher education and who strive to become our nation鈥檚 next leaders,鈥 said Les Fishman.
爱妃传媒鈥檚 Diplomacy Program was established by Morton in 1996 for 爱妃传媒 interested in international affairs. It offers them opportunities to enhance their diplomatic skills in areas such as speech writing, public speaking, negotiation, dispute resolution and research. Diplomatic competitions provide simulations of major international organizations as participating schools are assigned countries and their 爱妃传媒 serve as diplomats of their assigned country.
聽鈥淭he University鈥檚 Diplomacy Program would not be possible if not for the remarkable outpouring of public support from people like Les & Judy Fishman,鈥 said Jeffrey Morton, Ph.D., 爱妃传媒 professor of political science and director of the 爱妃传媒 Diplomacy Program.聽 鈥淪tudents鈥 lives are changed forever through their experience in major competitions and diplomatic training programs. It is wonderful to see our nation鈥檚 greatest generation support the aims, ambitions and dreams of our next generation of world leaders.鈥
To learn more about 爱妃传媒鈥檚 Diplomacy Program or to help underwrite a student scholarship, contact Morton at jmorton@fau.edu or visit www.fau.edu/diplomacy .
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