Kim Paschen, (left) a doctoral candidate in French linguistics, with Albert Valdman
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Kim Paschen, (left) a doctoral candidate in French linguistics, with Albert Valdman |
French and Italian, Linguistics, IUB
The author or editor of more than 40 books, Valdman, along with two others, prepared the Learner's Dictionary of Haitian Creole, hailed as an unequaled resource for Americans who seek to learn Haitian Creole. He also founded IU's Center for Creole Studies, which brings together teachers of Haitian Creole and publishes essential materials in the field. Valdman organized a major national Summer Institute for Teachers of French, which brings to the campus 24 teachers of French from throughout the United States. He has taught at the Jamaica campus of the University of the West Indies, Hasselt (Belgium) European Institute for Sociolinguistics, the University of Nice in France and in Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America and Europe.
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 Gabrielle Robinson (left) with her assistant, Daniela Sardamova |
Gabrielle Robinson
English, International Programs, IU South Bend
Robinson became the international programs coordinator in her second year at IU South Bend, creating a new International Studies Certificate and a Latin American area studies minor. She also has increased the opportunities for American and international students to meet and share ideas through classroom visits, panel discussions and social and cultural events. She also has brought international scholars to campus, including Artak Grigorjan, a Russian theater and television director. A promoter of the Fulbright Scholar Program on campus, Robinson holds annual workshops to help applicants succeed. Robinson created the International Programs Newsletter and led by example in her writing about foreign authors and in lecturing overseas. She has served as a fellow at St. Edmund's House, Cambridge University.
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