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Woodstock Undergraduate Student Research Fellowship
See below for introductions to Woodstock's inaugural group of Student Fellows!
For more information, please contact Marley Moynahan & Katy Tucker, Student Fellowship Coordinators
wtc.student.fellowship@gmail.com
 2009-2010 Woodstock Student Fellows
In the 2009-2010 academic year, the Woodstock Theological Center has launched its newest initiative, the Woodstock Undergraduate Student Research Fellowship. These Fellowships will give several Georgetown University undergraduates an opportunity to do "theological reflection on the human problems of today" by working with Woodstock's Senior Research Fellows and programs during the course of the year, and engaging in special Student Fellows activities. In doing so, students will develop a new lens and methodology with which to approach their studies and life experiences.
The Student Fellows were selected through a competitive process, with a goal of bringing together students from a variety of majors and religious traditions who display a high level of academic aptitude, and a strong interest in how theological reflection can be applied to current issues and problems. Each Student Fellow will receive a $500 stipend for completion of the Fellowship.
Woodstock Student Fellows will have the opportunity to...
- Participate in sessions of theological reflection on current issues chosen by the Student Fellows (including topics such as economic globalization, migration, business ethics, health care policy, the relationship of religion to public policy, or improving the DC educational system);
- Create and present a miniature research project, with guidance from Woodstock's Senior Research Fellows;
- Maintain a collective blog to share the fruits of their reflections and activities;
- Attend Woodstock's Forums and Brown Bag Lunch discussions with the Senior Research Fellows; and
- Observe and assist with the work of the Senior Research Fellows
This Fellowship reflects the Ignatian values of being contemplatives in action, integrating faith and justice, and fostering inter-religious understanding and cura personalis. It encourages the development of students as reflective decision-makers who will effectively research problems, seek solutions, enact change, and enable the best nature of their fellow human beings.
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Introducing our new Woodstock Student Fellows in their words!
 Kevin Flannery Kevin Flannery hails from the western suburbs of St. Louis. He is a sophomore in Georgetown College majoring in theology with a concentration in ethics. He is especially interested in the way members of the Catholic Church, particularly the clergy, involve themselves with politics at the national, state, and local levels. In this vein, he has worked on Capitol Hill in the office of Senator Claire McCaskill as well as in St. Louis in the office of the Jesuits of the Missouri Province. While Kevin knows his work at Woodstock will be very rewarding, he also hopes to have enough free time and blustery days to fly his kite on Harbin Field.
 Lucy Bridgers Lucy Bridgers is a senior in the School of Foreign Service. She is majoring in International History with a concentration in environmental history. Her main interests are sustainable agriculture, nutrition, health and U.S. food system reform. Working on organic farms and at farmers' markets has given her the practical experience to complement her academic interests, and she hopes to one day have a small farm of her own. As the daughter of an Episcopal priest, Lucy grew up moving between North Florida, Virginia and Alabama. After graduation, she plans to move to Birmingham, AL, to pursue sustainable agriculture and work towards community health and development in rural areas.
 Jesse Mirotznik
Jesse Mirotznik is a Sophomore in the SFS at Georgetown University. He is majoring in Regional Studies for Western Europe, and has a strong interest in Philosophy, Theology, Language and History. He was born and raised in a reform Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, and is currently the Co-President of the Jewish Student association. His favorite ethno-religious witticism is "When you put two Jews in a room, you get three opinions."
 Ann Yuan
Ann Yuan is a junior in the Georgetown College, majoring in philosophy and linguistics. She was born in China and came to the United States at the age of five. She grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburban town near Milwaukee. Her experience with religion includes a brief stint as a Jehovah's witness, six consecutive years of youth group attendance, and a life-long acquaintance with Buddhism through her parents.
 Ben Burdick Ben Burdick is a Freshman in the Georgetown College. He considers himself to be from Phoenix, Arizona but has moved several times in his life and his family currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally being born in the northwest corner of Connecticut, he is an avid Yankees fan and loves going back to Connecticut every summer to see relatives and see the Yankees play. He went to high school in Phoenix and came from a Jesuit school similar to Georgetown. Jesuit ideals were present throughout his high school career and led him to some great experiences through various immersion trips to different countries, service organizations, and the occasional protest trip to Georgia.
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