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.
Mehria Reshta
Mehria is a junior studying Global and International Studies, with a focus on international development and human rights. Her academic and professional experiences have strengthened her engagement with research, international education, and outreach.
At Bard, Mehria works as a student researcher at the Bard Language Center. Her interest in the Hannah Arendt Center led her to join the team where she enjoys collaborating with professors and fellow students
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
Panhavotey is a junior majoring in Politics. She is interested in traditional art and human affairs. Her attention to detail and curiosity motivated her to get involved in many things on campus that involved organizing around issues in the community such as food shortage and civic literacy. On the side, she is also a sound technician for Bard Audio Visual and Sound Crew. She hopes to continue learning and spreading the spirit of curiosity during her time in the program at the Hannah Arendt Center.
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 senior majoring in Written Arts with a secondary focus on Middle Eastern Studies. She is a captain on the Bard Women’s Soccer, president of the Bard Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and Managing Editor for 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.
Razan Ahmed
Razan holds bachelor's degrees in International Studies and Environmental Science and is a Wangarai Scholar within Bard's Climate Science and Policy graduate program. Razan grew up in Pakistan and has studied and lived across four continents. He is passionate about community building, human rights, and climate change, and has represented grassroots groups at climate summits around the world. When he’s away from his camera or not engrossed in climate resilience research, you might find Razan on a hiking trip somewhere or roller-skating around town.
Amori Bailey
Amori Bailey is a First year student, planning to major in studio arts. Born and raised in New Orleans, she attended the Bard Early College in New Orleans, prior to coming to Bard College Annandale. Amori has a love of art and finding new ways to be creative. She hopes to help spread the mission of the Hannah Arendt Center through various media during her time at Bard.
Josie Hundt
Josie Hundt is a sophomore majoring in French Studies, and she is from rural southwestern Wisconsin. She has a passion for art and photography, which she has been doing since high school. She has a passion for being creative and is always looking at the world with an artistic lens, noting what could be a shot, a painting, or a flower in a bouquet. She is now working as a media fellow at the Hannah Arendt Center and is excited to engage in its meaningful work.
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.
Paloma Lee
Paloma Lee is a sophomore majoring in photography at Bard College. She is originally from Seattle, Washington. She has been doing event photography for over seven years and has worked with various organizations throughout Seattle. Outside of photography, Paloma enjoys listening to various kinds of music, embroidery, and sketching. She is now working with the Hannah Arendt Center as a Media Fellow.
Alexandra Schulman
Alexandra Schulman is an artist from Los Angeles, California, currently pursuing a double major in Photography and Politics at Bard College. Her work explores themes of memory and how images shape people’s relationship to place and social representation. Outside of her studies, Alexandra loves traveling, rock climbing, and film. Alexandra is looking forward to her work as a Media Fellow at the Hannah Arendt Center.
Jiaqi (Gloria) Ying
Jiaqi (Gloria) Ying is a first-year international student from China, majoring in Anthropology and Photography. Her interests lie at the intersection of visual storytelling, culture, and everyday life, and she enjoys using photography to observe and document the people and places around her. As part of the Hannah Arendt Center Media Team, she works on photographing events and creating visual content for the Center and its projects. Outside of her studies, Jiaqi enjoys photography, learning Classics and creative writing. She looks forward to learning more professional skills and challenging herself on the HAC Media Team.