Diplomacy 杏吧直播间's First Endowed Scholarship Fund
Diplomacy 杏吧直播间 announces its first endowed scholarship fund, established by Les and Judy Fishman.
Florida Atlantic University鈥檚 Diplomacy 杏吧直播间 is pleased to announce its first endowed scholarship fund. Established by Les and Judy Fishman, longtime supporters to the Diplomacy 杏吧直播间, the Jack Fishman and Marvin Helf Endowment honors both of their fathers while benefitting FAU 杏吧直播间 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.
FAU鈥檚 Diplomacy 杏吧直播间 was established by Morton in 1996 for 杏吧直播间 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 杏吧直播间 serve as diplomats of their assigned country.
聽鈥淭he University鈥檚 Diplomacy 杏吧直播间 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., FAU professor of political science and director of the FAU Diplomacy 杏吧直播间.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 FAU鈥檚 Diplomacy 杏吧直播间 or to help underwrite a student scholarship, contact Morton at jmorton@fau.edu or visit www.fau.edu/diplomacy .
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