Frances “Frankie” Irene Beshers ‘24 received generous support from the Zwaga Study Abroad Endowment for a study abroad trip in Italy. With majors in both history and dance, Frankie was eager to further education immerse herself in the art and history of another culture.
Frankie is also a recipient of funding from the Gail and Richard Stradling Travel Endowment: Passport to Possibilities, a fund that supports many students on their study abroad adventures.
"As a historian, observation is a key detail to understanding the whole picture. Thank you for this financial support in order to expand my worldview, and further my academic learning experience with SUNY Potsdam.”
Jerry ‘68 and Carolyn Zwaga have found that their travels abroad give them a better understanding and appreciation for other cultures. With the creation of the Jerry & Carolyn Zwaga Study Abroad Endowment, they aim to provide SUNY Potsdam students with similar travel opportunities, especially as it relates to their studies.
Former SUNY Potsdam President Dr. John “Fritz” and his wife Anne are dedicated to the continued scholarship of the College’s faculty. Dr. Schwaller has seen firsthand the impact that professional development has had not only on professors and lecturers themselves but also on their students. Faculty who engage in professional development opportunities bring innovative techniques and research into the classroom, thereby ensuring that their students have access to the most relevant information and practices in their discipline.
The John & Anne Schwaller Faculty Development Endowment recently supported SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of History Dr. Stannish as he traveled to the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) annual meeting in Pittsburgh. Dr. Stannish was part of a panel discussion about disability in Egypt, alongside fellow panelist and former student, Alexandra Morris ‘12. While there, they met with alumnus and fellow Egyptologist Daniel Warne ’07, an experienced archaeologist who is now a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Memphis. Warne has worked at sites including the Faiyum Oasis and at Thebes in Egypt. In addition, Amy Wilson ’04, an associate archaeologist for Chronicle Heritage’s International Heritage team, presented her new research on on an Egyptian stela dating to the mid-18th century.