At 130 years old, for Bacone to make history is a headline. History Professor Dr. Russel Lawson captured such a moment this summer as the school’s first ever Fulbright Scholar. Sponsored by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright sends some 800 U.S. faculty and professionals to 140 countries to lecture, research, or participate in seminars.
Lawson applied for the “big challenge” a year ago. “Not too many people become Fulbright Scholars,” he said, “so I feel happy, humble and blessed by it.” Lawson will travel to Brock University in Ontario, Canada and represent the United States.
Contact: Eugene G. Blankenship MEP, CFM, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement Bacone College (918) 781-7220 Office www.bacone.edu
I am interested in a 700-800 word story for an upcoming Education section, deadline is Sept. 24.
If interested e-mail me at kpolisse@indiancountry.com (subject line History made at Bacone College – Sept. 24)