- For more than 50 years, SIU Carbondale has been hosting both U.S. Fulbright Scholars and International Fulbright Scholars from all over the world. Over the years, many students have discussed starting a Fulbright Student Association, yet they never actually followed through. On May 2022, the SIUC Fulbright Student Association is officially founded and becomes a Registered Student Association (RSO) that aims to promote cultural understandings among the Fulbright Scholars at the university.
Pervez Khan (President, Fulbright Association)
Pervez Khan is a Fulbright PhD candidate in the College of Arts & Media. His areas of interest are Sufi aesthetics in Cinema, Decolonization, and Critical Discourse. As an academician and journalist from Pakistan, he looks forward to strong cultural exchange and academic excellence at SIU. He loves making friends worldwide and cherishes every moment in this scenic little Carbondale, calling it a home outside home.
Vakaba Toure (Vice President)
Vakaba Toure is from Côte d’Ivoire ( Ivory Coast). Education, Teaching/ Learning and Culture, Leadership and Human Interactions best capture his interest and aspirations
Adriana Bzovii
I am Adriana Bzovii, a Fulbright student from Moldova, pursuing a
master’s degree in Professional Media and Media Management at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Previously, I worked as a journalist for around six
years and as a communications specialist for UNICEF during the COVID-19 pandemic and the
Ukraine Emergency Response. I am passionate about video production, storytelling and studying disinformation. In my free time, I enjoy reading and volunteering
for stray dogs and cats.
Tirza Vargas (Treasurer)
Tirza Vargas from Houndouras has been an active member of Fulbright Student Association over the years. As former President and presently as treasurer she hopes to engage Fulbright RSO in several activities for the coming year.
Rosalba Alvarado from El Salvador. Fullbright RSO advisor. PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. rosalba.alvarado@siu.edu
Fullbright Board members