Fellowships for Bard College Undergraduate Students
The Hannah Arendt Center offers student fellowships for administration support, the Courage to Be Program, media and communications, and for the new Bard Leadership Program. Students are usually hired in the spring semester and summertime for the upcoming academic year. Apply through Handshake. Interested in becoming a fellow? Email us at [email protected].
Administration Fellows
Administration Student Fellows play a vital role in upholding the seamless functioning of the center's day-to-day operations. Their support extends to both the Executive Director and the HAC staff, encompassing a diverse range of responsibilities. These dedicated fellows contribute significantly to the preparation of the annual fall conference, ensuring its success. Furthermore, their involvement in the membership program lends a helping hand to its efficiency. In addition, administration fellows provide research support as needed. In essence, administration fellows are instrumental in maintaining the center's operational effectiveness.
Courage To Be Fellows
The Courage to Be program is an undergraduate Common Course series that brings together students, faculty, and internationally renowned experts in diverse fields on the topic of courage. As part of our Courage To Be fellowship program, our student fellows organize events and collaborate with artists, writers, activists, and other professionals on our annual lecture series focusing on courage.
Panhavotey (Pan) Chea
I am a first year student planning to major in human rights. I am a part of the Debate Union, and Model UN. My interest in art and civic engagement made Bard appealing to me as an institution. What I do is influenced by how I see, understand, and feel about my community. I hope to use the knowledge I gain at Bard to benefit the community beyond my time in college, and I believe the Hannah Arendt Center will facilitate me in this effort.
Lincoln Knapp
My name is Lincoln and I’m a first year at Bard from East Greenwich, Rhode Island. I intend to major in human rights and I’m on the men’s soccer team. I’m very passionate about being kind and caring to the people in my life, and making a positive impact on the world. I hope to continue the connection between the Hannah Arendt Center and Bard Athletics, and help myself and others in the Bard community become better leaders.
Mahlia Slaiby
Mahlia is a second-year student pursuing a major in Written Arts with a secondary focus on Middle Eastern Studies. She is a part of Bard Women’s Soccer and the Bard Observer. Blending her interests in athletics and writing, she aims to expand the visibility of student-athletes within the greater Bard community through her written word. Beyond academic pursuits, Mahlia is deeply committed to making a positive impact in her community. As an ambassador for Morgan’s Message, she has led initiatives to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health among student-athletes, ultimately fostering a supportive environment and promoting mental wellness. At the Hannah Arendt Center, Mahlia is eager to combine academic knowledge and practical experience to engage in meaningful conversations and excel the program’s mission.
Media Fellows
HAC Student Media Fellows are student ambassadors who promote Arendt Center events through creative marketing, outreach, and publicity efforts. Gaining hands-on experience in event documentation and logistics, professional communications, and social media management, Media Fellows contribute to the Center's vibrant community while developing their creative communications skills.
Claire Lampidou
Claire is a junior international student from Greece pursuing a dual degree in Film and Architecture and she's been part of HAC for the past two years since she joined in her second semester as a freshman. Her work revolves around producing high quality photo and video content for our social media as well as creating both still and motion graphics to promote the center and its events. Outside of her school responsibilities Claire is an Adobe Student Ambassador and organizes community events on campus to encourage students to utilize the digital tools that are provided to them for free. She also loves traveling and pursuing new opportunities that allow her to improve her skills and gain new experiences.
Mehria Reshta
Mehria is a first-year student at Bard, majoring in Global and International Studies with a primary focus on international relations. Upon her arrival in the States, she worked as a legal assistant at Carliner and Remes Immigration Law Firm in Washington, DC, due to her experiences participating in two international moot court competitions, JESSUP and Vis Moot. She has volunteered as a news reporter with the international media organization Jurist since 2021. She has also volunteered as an alumnus with the American Council for International Education, organizing and facilitating various programs since 2018. Mehria’s leadership qualities and her determination to contribute to a better and more peaceful world through serving in international organizations led her to Bard to pursue higher education, and her interest in visual content creation and the Hannah Arendt Center activities brought her to the team.