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May, 2011
DFLL Chinese minor, Everett wins the Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
She is the first University of Alabama at Birmingham student to receive the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship. Read her article.
May, 2011
DFLL alumna Grace Benton wins Fulbright Scholarship
Congratulations to Grace! Read the UAB News article on this accomplishment.
April, 2011
Krish Varma awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in India
The DFLL congratulates Krish for this distinguished honor! Read the UAB News article on Krish's achievement.
April, 2011
DFLL Student Markelle Smith Awarded the College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship
Upon receiving his degree in Spanish from UAB, Markelle plans to attend pharmacy school and use his language skills to work as a pharmacist in urban areas with large Hispanic populations. In addition to participating in the UAB program in Jaén, Spain this May, he plans to spend the Fall 2011 semester abroad in Madrid through Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA). The College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship will be applied toward the fall program in Madrid.
February, 2011
Sandra Gómez, M.D. and DFLL alumna, receives a warm welcome at the presentation of her novel, Victoria: En busca del pasado.
The DFLL was pleased to welcome Sandra Gómez, who is the first Hispanic in Alabama to publish a novel in Spanish. In Sandra’s presentation, she spoke of her experience as a writer. She explained how the book expresses many of her personal experiences and how this writing process has helped her to grow personally. Sandra stated that she is currently finishing her second novel and has already had contact with many readers and critics who have responded positively.
During this event, Associate Professor of Spanish Carlos Orihuela spoke of her literary education in the DFLL and Interim Chair John Moore mentioned how proud he was of her for these accomplishments.
After Sandra’s presentation, she dedicated more than an hour to share in open discussion with students and others interested in her literary work. Congratulations to Sandra for her accomplishments!
February, 2011
Congratulations to DFLL student Molly Morrison for winning the AAFLT Joanna B. Crane Scholarship for study abroad
Molly states that many aspects have motivated her to learn French, such as the literature, art, politics, traveling, food, wine, music, and movies associated with that culture. She loves that so many subjects can be brought into play when learning a foreign language and culture. Molly wishes to become a high school French teacher. She would like to instill in her students a passion for other people groups and cultures. One day, she would like to take students with her to Europe, become a French club sponsor, and even have students over to her house for a French-themed dinner. Molly believes firmly that an immersion experience, such as hers in Quebec, is absolutely vital to becoming a good foreign language teacher. After studying abroad, she hopes to begin the Alternative Masters Teacher Education Program at UAB.
February, 2011
UAB Student Grace Benton Receives Critical Languages Scholarship
Grace Benton, an International Studies major with a regional concentration in the Middle East and minors in Spanish and Arabic, has been awarded a 2011 Department of State Critical Languages Scholarship to study advanced Arabic in Jordan. Grace Benton is in the University Honors Program at UAB. In addition, in 2010 Grace was selected as UAB’s first William Jefferson Clinton Scholar for a semester’s study at the American University in Dubai. Grace plans to complete a Master of Arts in Arab Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation, she hopes to work with an organization such as AMIDEAST in the Levant developing education programs at the high school and university levels which promote understanding between the West and the Arab world.
February, 2011
Tunisia: Chaos, Revolt and the Pursuit of Democracy
Read what the DFLL's Wasan Manati and Lamia Zayzafoon have said about the political situations in Tunisia and Egypt. Click here for the article.
February, 2011
Three alumnae sweep the top statewide teaching awards (left to right) Breanne Holland, Charli Lindley-Hamlin, Dr. Sheri Long, Dr. Malinda O'Leary
This past Saturday at the annual meeting of the Alabama Association of Foreign Language Teachers (AAFLT), held at the University of Montevallo, three alumnae of the UAB Foreign Language Education program and former Spanish majors swept the top statewide teaching awards. Dr. Sheri Long taught and mentored all three outstanding women.
Breanne Holland (formerly Seay) received the AAFLT Outstanding Teacher Award K-12. She is currently teaching K-8 Spanish at Highlands School.
Dr. Malinda O'Leary (formerly Blair) received the AAFLT Outstanding Teacher Award for Post-Secondary. She is currently on faculty at UAB and holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Spanish.
Charli Lindley-Hamlin received the AAFLT Promising New Foreign Language Teacher Award. She teaches Spanish at Thompson High School. Read the article by the Shelby County Reporter on Charli Lindley-Hamlin's award.
February, 2011
Malinda Blair O’Leary, Ph.D selected as the winner of the Alabama Association of Foreign Language Teachers 2010 Outstanding Post-Secondary Teacher Award
This nomination is a tribute to Malinda's foreign language instruction at UAB and throughout Alabama. She was recognized at this year's AAFLT conference on February 5th.
January, 2011
Francine d'Amour, one of Quebec's most prominent novelists, to give lecture in Hulsey Recital Hall on February 5th
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Alliance Française of Birmingham and the UAB Department of Foreign Languages are pleased to host a lecture entitled, "Écrire en français en Amérique du Nord," by this distinguished novelist. Click here for more information.
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