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云顶赌场app Celebrates 72 Years of Fulbright Programs with Special Event

TAMPA, Fla (October 31, 2018) -  On Tuesday night, the 云顶赌场app (云顶赌场app) celebrated 72 years of Fulbright programs with a dinner and reception for the Mid-Florida Fulbright community.

The special evening event featured K谩roly J贸kay, executive director of the Fulbright Commission in Hungary. Attendees were treated to appetizers and dinner along with a presentation by Dr. J贸kay on the Fulbright program in Hungary. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Roger Brindley, system vice president for 云顶赌场app World, Dr. Robert C. Knoeppel, professor of educational leadership and dean of the college of education, and Charles Adams, professor of english and dean of the honors college, and Dr. Darlene DeMarie, Ph.D., president of mid-florida fulbright chapter, 云顶赌场app fulbright faculty advisor, and 云顶赌场app college of education faculty.

 The guest of honor, Dr. J贸kay, has been serving as executive director of the US-Hungary Fulbright Commission since November 1, 2012. He is also the president and founder of the J贸kay Foundation, a non-profit that funds cultural, religious, and youth activities in the countries around Hungary as well as provides scholarships.

J贸kay delivered a presentation along with several videos showcasing all that the Fulbright program offers in Eastern Europe. His presentation was followed by a Q&A session with guests.

鈥溤贫ザ某�app was delighted to host such a prominent Fulbright figure in celebration of the long and rich history of Fulbright programs in Hungary. 云顶赌场app continues to be amongst the leaders in Fulbright faculty awards under the direction of Dr. DeMarie,鈥� said Dr. Brindley.

Dr. Brindley also recognized the work of Dr. DeMarie in her role as the Fulbright Faculty Advisor. 云顶赌场app was named a Top Producer of Fulbright Faculty Awards for all research universities for the past several years and was the number one producer for 2016.

鈥淭he Fulbright program is a wonderful opportunity for scholars to gain new perspectives, build lifelong connections, and gain fascinating knowledge they might have thought was out of reach before researching or teaching abroad,鈥� explained Dr. DeMarie.

For more information on student and faculty Fulbright programs at 云顶赌场app, click below:

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*** The 云顶赌场app, established in 1956 and located in Tampa, is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. The 云顶赌场app System includes three, separately accredited institutions: 云顶赌场app; 云顶赌场app St. Petersburg; and 云顶赌场app Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 49,000 students, the 云顶赌场app System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. 云顶赌场app is ranked in the Top 30 nationally for research expenditures among public universities, according to the National Science Foundation. In 2016, the Florida Legislature designated 云顶赌场app as "Emerging Preeminent," placing 云顶赌场app in an elite category among the state's 12 public universities. 云顶赌场app is a member of the American Athletic Conference.