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Fulbrighters in Austrian Government

The start of 2020 coincides with the start of a new government in Austria, and Fulbright Austria would like to congratulate two Fulbrighters who have taken up ministerial positions in the government.

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A Hatful of Fulbright Stories

2018–19 Austrian Fulbright scholar Stefan “Steve” Rabitsch spent his grant period researching the history of western hats, an iconic part of American culture. Here he shares insight into his research and his time in the US as a Fulbright scholar.

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After Fulbright: From Theory to Practical Experience

Former combined grantee Matthew Johnson tells us about his post-Fulbright experience in Italy, where he was able to apply what he learned as a Fulbrighter in a practical setting.

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Editorial: Welcome to 2020

Learn more about what's ahead for Fulbright Austria in 2020.

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2019: A Year in Review

2019 has been full of excitement for everyone at Fulbright Austria! Scroll through our timeline to see highlights from the last twelve months.

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2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving

Fulbright Austria celebrated its third annual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving event and is #fullofthanks for the nice turnout and generous donations.

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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria

Fulbright Austria discussed the future of the Fulbright Program and EducationUSA in Austria with representatives from the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Editorial: #FullofChange

Every Fulbright year is a year of transition and a year full of change. Our new cohorts have successfully started their program year in the US and Austria. You, our alumni and friends, make these experiences possible.

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New diversity initiative in the Fulbright community: Fulbright Salam

The Fulbright community at large has been placing increasingly more attention on the diversity of the Fulbright Program's grantees and alumni. Two Fulbright Austria alumnae have launched the community's newest diversity initiative: Fulbright Salam.

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New Fulbrighter App

Fulbrighter is a new and exclusive online networking platform specifically designed for Fulbright alumni, current grantees, and program participants. The platform lets you keep up to date with news from your Commission and from the global community of Fulbrighters.

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Fulbright Austria attends EducationUSA sub-regional workshop

Over twenty advisers from eighteen countries came together at the 2019 sub-regional workshop for new EducationUSA advisers in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from September 3 to 5.

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Passing the Baton at Fulbright Austria

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce the appointment of its new executive director, Dr. Hermann Agis, who will assume his position on August 1. Current executive director Dr. Lonnie R. Johnson will retire on September 30, after over 20 years of exceptional service.

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Editorial: Continued Support from Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation

I am extremely pleased to announce that the trustees of the Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation have renewed their exceptional support for the Fulbright-Hall Distinguished Chair for Entrepreneurship in Central Europe with a pledge of $150,000.

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European Fulbright Diversity Initiative: Susanne Hamscha Becomes Project Coordinator

Fulbright Austria is pleased that Susanne Hamscha (US/Austrian scholar program officer) will be taking the lead on the European Fulbright Diversity Initiative project and coordinating the implementation phase together with diversity liaison Courtney Moffett-Bateau.

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New Partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce its new partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (UAS Burgenland) in the field of energy and environmental management.

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After Fulbright: Conferences, Connections, and Community

While their time as a Fulbrighter is often a life-changing experience, for many alumni the real journey and the benefits of the program begin once their grant period has concluded. We asked FLTA alumna Arwa Elabd to give us some insights into her post-Fulbright experience by sharing her experience returning to her US host institution as a presenter at a conference.

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Fulbright Austria Grantee Attends 2019 EU-US Young Leaders Seminar

First held in 2017, the EU-US Young Leaders Seminar is an annual seminar hosted by Fulbright Belgium / Luxembourg / Schuman in Brussels, Belgium that brings together young leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss topics relevant to their generation and beyond. This year, we sent US Fulbright combined grantee Elaine Chen to participate in this noteworthy event and are excited about her takeaways, which she shares below in her own words.

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2019 Pre-Departure Orientation & Going-Away Heuriger

The 2019–20 Austrian Fulbright grantees came together at the Fulbright Austria offices on June 21, 2019, for a pre-departure orientation. After the Austrian grantees had their fill of information from Fulbright Austria staff and alumni of the various programs, the entire group headed to Müllers Heuriger & Weingut to join the homeward-bound 2018–19 US grantees for their going-away Heuriger evening.

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EuroPride 2019

On June 15, 2019, Fulbright Austria joined in the EuroPride festivities in Vienna by marching in the Viennese Rainbow Parade. The event was a great success, and Fulbright Austria is pleased it was able to facilitate this opportunity for those who joined in, many of whom had never been able to participate in a Pride event.

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2019 Fulbright Austria SummerFest

The second annual Fulbright Austria SummerFest was a big success, with more than 130 guests in attendance. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our fundraising efforts, rekindle connections, and mingle with the Fulbright Austria community. We would like to thank everyone for their incredible support and for advocating on behalf of Fulbright Austria.