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Congratulations to the eighteen Luce Scholars chosen for the 2010-2011 class.

Their selection concludes a rigorous interview process that began in November 2009, with the nomination of 159 candidates by 65 colleges and universities. Their placements in Asia will be confirmed in May. For the first time, the new Luce Scholars will undertake intensive summer language training in their individual placement country in Asia, following orientation in New York and San Francisco in late June.

For bios of the 2010-2011 Luce Scholars, please click here.

Name     Nominating Institution
Theodore E. Alcorn     Johns Hopkins University
Alexander M. Baron     Washington University in St. Louis
Blair W. Benham-Pyle     Yale University
Rebecca P. Buckwalter-Poza     Harvard University
Jesse Burk-Rafel     University of Washington
Henry K. Cheng     Massachusettes Institute of Technology
Colin L. Felsman     Columbia University
Lynsey R. Gaudioso     Vanderbilt University
Michelle M. Henry     University of Virginia
Paul J. Kellner     University of Wisconsin
Rayden Llano     Stanford University
Michael L. Machala     Kenyon College
Claire T. Markgraf     Occidental College
Shira Milikowsky     Columbia University
Juliana C.K. Montgomery     Spelman College
N. Ouleye Ndoye     Spelman College
Gillian F. Quandt     Stanford University
Julia A. Simon     University of Chicago


SAVE THIS DATE!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

The Henry Luce Foundation
Invites You to a Seminar and Reception
at
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Annenberg Auditorium, 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA


“MEDIA IN ASIA TODAY"

    Panel:

    • John Bussey, The Wall Street Journal; Luce Scholar 1982-1983
    • Alexis Chiu, PEOPLE Magazine; Luce Scholar 2004-05
    • John Marcom, Future US; Luce Scholar 1979-80
    • Becky Mowbray, The Times-Picayune; Luce Scholar 1996-97

    Moderator:

    • Missie Rennie Taylor, Media Consultant; Luce Scholar 1976-77

 

  • 2009-2010 Luce Scholars, who arrived in their countries of placement in late August 2009, share their experiences in Asia.




  • On December 4, 2009, David Huebner, 1984-85 Luce Scholar (Tokyo, Japan), was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden as United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Mr. Huebner is a lawyer who had been with the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP, serving as their chief representative in China.


  • The 2010-2011 Luce Scholars competition has attracted strong interest from 159 candidates, a record number of nominations representing 63 participating institutions. The nomination deadline this year was November 2. The candidates will be interviewed in November and December, and will be notified, via letter, whether they advance to the final round, in the week of January 11, 2010. Final selection meetings will take place in New York City and San Francisco in early February.


  • Please watch "America's Role in the Asian Century", a Luce Scholars Seminar.





  • Six weeks into their placements throughout East and Southeast Asia, 2009-2010 Luce Scholars had an early assessment meeting in Hong Kong October 19-22, 2009.




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