On April 22, recent Dickinson graduates returned to campus to talk to current and prospective Russian students about how Russian has helped them in their careers. The invited graduates represented a wide variety of fields, including law, business, public policy and human rights, translation, education, and the arts.

 

 
 

On Friday, April 22, seven graduating and rising seniors were inducted into Dobro Slovo, the National Slavic Honors Society. Dobro Slovo was formed in 1926 and recognizes academic excellent in students demonstrating a continued interest in Slavic languages and/or cultures. The inductees receive a certificate and a Honors Society pin, which they will wear on the lapel of their graduation gown during commencement.

 

Laura Hechtlinger '12, who is at Dickinson right now but she spent her Fall semester at RGGU, said "Dickinson has always helped foster my interest in Russian as well as my interest in rock climbing. While abroad in Moscow, I have been able to take both these interests further. Last month I participated in a climbing festival which was a great experience. It was really interesting to see the way climbing transcends various cultural and language boundaries. Despite being in a completely different country, the atmosphere at the climbing festival was just like that at any similar event in the United states; high energy and a strong sense of camaraderie. Some things, such at the format were slightly different, but it was great to be exposed to these new ideas. I can't wait to share what I've learned about the climbing community here in Moscow with others once I return to campus" Laura Hechtlinger ‘12


Olivia Stevens' 12 took part in several flash-mobs in Moscow. In the beginning of April hundreds of young people gathered on the Old Arbat, in order to participate in a soap bubble parade. The yearly gathering celebrates spring with strange costumes, wild make up, bycycles, music and hugs for passers by. Olivia says "It's a lovely way to celebrate the end of the cold gray dark Moscow winter and play like crazy children"
 

 

On Monday, April 4th, more than fifty students gathered in the Depot to celebrate Russian culture at the annual Russian social dinner. Attendees were a mix of Russian students, their friends, and interested members of the Dickinson community. Organized by the Russian Club and department faculty, the menu included beef stroganoff, pirozhki, blini, and homemade borsht.

 

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What can you do with a Russian major or minor? Come to HUB at 4:30 PM on April 22 and find out! Recent Dickinson graduates will be returning to campus to talk to current and prospective Russian students about how Russian has helped them in their careers.  The invited graduates represent a wide variety of fields, including law, business, public policy and human rights, translation, education, and the arts. Sandwiches and dessert will be served.