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.
Vakaba Touré, President of the Fulbright RSO. Fulbright Scholar, TESOL Major – First year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Areas of Interest: Educational Leadership, Human Capital Management, Volunteer and social works. Mottos: ‘ Always have, Always will.’ ” Faith sees best in the Dark” – Søren Kierkegaard. vakaba.toure@siu.edu
Pervez Khan from Pakistan, Vice President Fulbright RSO. PhD student School of Media Arts. pervez.Khan@siu.edu
Adriana Bzovii from Moldova, Social Media Manager Fullbright RSO. First Year MS Professional Media Media Management. adriana.bzovii@siu.edu
Jonna Atienza-Parcon from the Philippines. Treasurer of Fullbright RSO. PhD in Agricultural Sciences. jonna.atienza@siu.edu
Tirza Vargas, Secretary General Fullbright RSO. PhD is STEM education. tirza.vargasgiron@siu.edu
Rosalba Alvarado from El Salvador. Fullbright RSO advisor. PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. rosalba.alvarado@siu.edu