SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 4, 2011 — Drury professor Dr. Jeff VanDenBerg has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to work in Slovenia in the spring of 2012.
As a current professor of political science and chair of Middle East studies, VanDenBerg will be teaching in the Department of Political Science housed in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana (pronouncer: lyoo-BLYAH-nah) for the spring semester of 2012. In addition to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, he will be furthering his teaching and research interests of Islam in Europe. This research will lead to a comparative study of the public policies of European Union countries toward their Muslim populations.
Dr. Jeff VanDenBerg
VanDenBerg is the third Drury professor to receive recognition as a Fulbright fellow for the 2011-2012 academic year. He joins Dr. Erin Kenny, who will spend 10 months teaching in Tanzania, as well as Dr. Elizabeth Nichols who will be examining the beauty industry of Venezuela.
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Program provides funding for scholars, teachers, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research and university teaching. Through this program, more than 800 U.S. faculty and professionals taught or conducted research abroad during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Media Contact:
Dr. Jeff VanDenBerg
Director, Middle East Studies
Professor, Political Science
Office: (417) 873-6947
E-mail: jvandenb@drury.edu
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