Skip to content
    • Blackboard
    • Blogs@Baruch
    • CUNYfirst
    • Degree Works
    • Digital Measures
    • ePAF
    • Faculty & Staff
      • E-mail
      • Office 365
      • Dropbox
    • Interfolio
    • MyInfo
    • SmartEvals
    • Student Email
    • Time and Leave
      • Full Time
      • Part Time
    • Zoom
  • Calendar
  • Directory
  • Library
  • President's Office
  • News Center
  • Technology
  • Index A-Z
Baruch college | Baruch College-logo Baruch College-logo City University of New York CUNY-logo
Menu

    About Baruch
    Admissions
    Academic Affairs
    Arts
    Athletics
    Students
    Alumni
    • News Center
    • News
    • Baruch College Graduate Student Wins Fulbright Award to Conduct Research in Ukraine
    • News Center
    • Baruch News
      • Baruch College News
      • Academic Excellence
      • Alumni Success
      • Arts
      • Business
      • Faculty Honors
      • Global
      • Public Affairs
      • Rankings
      • Science
      • Social Mobility
      • Student Success
    • Rankings and Recognition
    • Media Coverage
    • Baruch Experts
    • Office of the President
    • Facts at a Glance
    • NYC Data
    • Contact Us

    Baruch College Graduate Student Wins Fulbright Award to Conduct Research in Ukraine

    April 27, 2020

    Samantha Shokin, a graduate student at the Weissman School of Arts and Science, will conduct research on the revitalization of Yiddish music and culture with her Fulbright award.

    Samantha Shokin, a graduate student at the Weissman School of Arts and Science, will conduct research on the revitalization of Yiddish music and culture.

    Share

    Samantha Shokin (’20), a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Arts Administration from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2020-2021 academic year to conduct research in Ukraine.

    Since high school, Shokin viewed the Fulbright award as an “incredible opportunity.” “I didn’t think I was ready to apply as an undergrad,” she explained. “I’m glad I waited until graduate school to apply and am in disbelief and amazement that I was selected as a Fulbright awardee.”

    Shokin is among 2,100 U.S. citizens who will study, conduct research, or teach abroad for the 2021 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. (Normally the grant period would begin in September, but it has been postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19 precautions.) Fulbright award recipients are selected based on their “academic and professional achievement, as well as their record of service and leadership potential in their respective fields.”

    Research Focus: Yiddish Music and Culture

    While in Ukraine, Shokin will conduct research about the revitalization of Yiddish music and culture. The extensive project will have two overlapping parts: tracing the arc of the post-Soviet Yiddish cultural revitalization, and researching current initiatives and opportunities for the continued development of Yiddish music and culture in Ukraine.

    Yet, Shokin’s goals do not stop there. During her Fulbright experience, she also plans to launch a podcast, improve her Ukrainian and Russian skills, and audit Yiddish courses at her affiliate university, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

    “Traveling to Kyiv in summer 2018 offered a glimpse into the cultural fabric of Ukraine and made me want to return there with a concrete purpose,” Shokin said. “My goal is to understand how Jewish folklife and Yiddish programs—festivals, concerts, workshops, etc.—are shaping Ukraine’s cultural landscape, and identify new avenues for public engagement.”

    She added, “Through these efforts, I hope to build local and international support for Yiddish life in Ukraine, helping to ensure its continuity for future generations.”

    Baruch College’s Office of National & Prestigious Fellowships Advising supported Shokin throughout the Fulbright application process. Office staff are available to assist students who are interested in applying for fellowships and scholarships. Learn more about the office’s resources here.

    # # #


    Share

    • Contact Us
    • About Our Site
    • Privacy
    • Site Map
    • Text Only
    Baruch College | One Bernard Baruch Way
    55 Lexington Avenue (at 24th Street) | New York, NY 10010
    646-312-1000 | info@baruch.cuny.edu 646-312-1000
    CUNY logo
    CUNY logo