Item Posted: July 30, 2008

Irish Fellow Profiled in Sunday Business Post

Fiach MacConghail, '04, Ireland, was recently featured in the Sunday Business Post for his work as director of the Abbey Theater in Dublin. The article recognizes MacConghail's successful efforts to bring in more than €30 million worth of funding during a time of government cutbacks.

The article continues: "Living up to the name that makes him sound like an ancient Celtic warrior, MacConghail has a strong claim to being the most important and influential figure in the Irish arts world today. In an environment where backbiting and begrudgery are often the order of the day, the shaggy-haired, broad-faced MacConghail commands almost universal respect. He is variously described by friends and colleagues as 'passionate,' 'astue,' and 'a superb motivator.' The playwright Stuart Carolan (once better known as Novan Man) thinks of him as 'part politician, part alchemist - like Gandalf from Lord of the Rings.'"

To read the full article, click here.

Item Posted: July 29, 2008

USA Fellow to Head Fels Institute of Government at Penn

David B. Thornburgh, '00, USA, has been named executive director of the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, effective August 11.

Thornburgh is currently a senior advisor to the Econsult Corporation, a Philadelphia-based regional economic consulting firm, where he is a consultant to nonprofit and for-profit clients on strategic planning, policy and communications issues.  He has previously held positions as CEO of the Alliance for Regional Stewardship; executive director of the Pennsylvnai Economy League in Greater Philadelphia; and director of the Wharton Small Business Development Center at Penn.

Item Posted: July 24, 2008

Taiwan Fellows Welcome China Fellow and CEAIE

A delegation of Taiwan Fellows met with one China Fellow and officials from the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) in Taipei in June for what Jiang Bo, '99, China, described as an "unforgettable" visit. Those present for the meeting included (and are shown at right):

Front row, left to right:
        Earle J. S. Ho, ’80, Taiwan
        Shui-teh Hsu, ’78, Taiwan
        Liu Bin, president, CEAIE, Beijing
        Jeffrey L. S. Koo, ’71, Taiwan
        Chang-Ching Wang, ’69, Taiwan
        George Y. J. Kao, ’83, Taiwan
Back row, left to right:
        Webster W. P. Kiang, executive secretary, Taiwan
        Bu Huan Fang, director, CEAIE, Beijing
        Yang Meng, deputy secretary-general
        Jung-chi Chung, ’92, Taiwan
        Paul C. H. Chiu, ’88, Taiwan
        Jiang Bo, ’99, China, secretary-general, CEAIE Beijing
        Ta-chou Huang, ’89, Taiwan
        Thomas M. T. Chen, ’97, Taiwan
        Jih-chu Lee, ’01, Taiwan
        Fu Bo, director, CEAIE, Beijing

Item Posted: July 23, 2008

Fellow Appointed Managing Editor, NDTV

Sreenivasan Jain, ’00, India, was recently appointed as managing editor of NDTV 24x7, the news network where he was previously head of the Bombay station. The new role makes him the overall head of the network. Jain will remain in Bombay before shifting to Delhi, where NDTV is headquartered.

Item Posted: July 22, 2008

Torres Appointed to Philadelphia Commission on Human Rights

Nicholas Torres, ’08, USA, president of Congreso de Latinos Unidos, was recently appointed to the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations by Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter. Torres is shown at right with Mayor Nutter (center) and fellow appointee Cynthia Figueroa (far right).

Established in 1951 under the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations is the City agency that enforces civil rights laws and deals with all matters of inter-group conflict within the city.
  
Congreso has been strengthening Latino communities in Philadelphia for more than 30 years.  The nonprofit is a provider of education, employment, health, and family support services in the City. Torres stated, “With the Commission, I hope to draw from my years of public service experience at Congreso to preserve the civil rights of all City residents.  The opportunity is humbling.”  

Item Posted: July 16, 2008

2008 MNP Fellow from Peru Featured in Magazine

Jacqueline Saettone, '08, Peru, was intereviewed by Cosas magazine about her Eisenhower Fellowships experience and entrepreneurship in Peru. Of her time in the U.S., Saettone says, "The United States is one of the most innovative countries in the world thanks to the freedom they enjoy. I believe in democracy and think that freedom must come with responsibility. And yes, I am very optimistic. It is the only way to be. Otherwise, you can’t change anything. Changes don’t have to occur from one moment to the next. But wouldn’t you be happy if you saw that 20 years from now Peru has developed? And how could you achieve this by being pessimistic?"

To read the full interview in English, click here.

Item Posted: July 11, 2008

Reynolds Assumes Chair of EF New England Steering Committee

Robert Reynolds, president and chief executive officer of Putnam Investments, assumed the chairmanship of the Eisenhower Fellowships New England Steering Committee. As committee chair, Reynolds, who was vice chairman and chief operating officer of Fidelity Investments from 2000 to 2007, will help to shape the scope and breadth of the program, including the interaction between USA Fellows from New England and the international Fellows who visit the region.  He will also lead the committee in the search for new Eisenhower USA Fellows from New England.

Reynolds has also served on the Board of Directors of West Virginia University Foundation, Dana Farber Cancer Center, Lahey Clinic, American Ireland Fund, and the US Ski Team.  His awards include: Boston College President's Medal of Excellence, Honorary Doctorate West Virginia University, Academy of Distinguished Alumni West Virginia University, and Manhattan College LaSalle Award.

Item Posted: July 7, 2008

Moseley Named Chairman of EF Steering Committee

James Moseley, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was named chairman of the Eisenhower Fellowships Agriculture Steering Committee. Moseley, an Indiana farmer with 32 years of hands-on farm experience, was a key player in developing policy for agriculture, the environment, and natural resources on the state and national level.

When speaking of the Eisenhower Agriculture program, Moseley said he feels privileged to work with so many up-and-coming leaders in the agriculture field.

Item Posted: July 1, 2008

EF President John Wolf Announces Eisenhower Day of Fellowship

President John Wolf has announced that the first annual Eisenhower Day of Fellowship will be celebrated around the world on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.  Fellows are encouraged to commit a day to honor the spirit and mission of Eisenhower Fellowships, which was founded on October 13, 1953 on the eve of President Eisenhower’s first birthday in office at a spectacular candlelit ceremony held in Hershey, PA.

Many events are already being planned by Fellows around the world, including Eisenhower Fellows in Taipei who will celebrate the 35th reunion of the Eisenhower Fellows Association of the Republic of China, Taiwan (the first formally established EF Alumni Chapter). A celebration in Dublin will begin with a lecture on President Eisenhower delivered by a noted historian and end with a reception at the U.S. Embassy. The Eisenhower Fellows of Malaysia are organizing a three-day regional conference in Kuala Lumpur with the theme “Asia—Connect for a Better World.” Philadelphia-based USA Fellows will host Philip Yeo,’87, Singapore, co-chairman of the Economic Development Board and senior advisor to the Prime Minister, for a presentation on future trends in science, technology, and international collaboration.

Please let us know what you are planning to do to commemorate this occasion.