Romania took hold of my heart in 2015 and since then has consumed my mind and soul. As with any genuine commitment, my relationship with this beautiful, complex country has grown and deepened over time as I have learned of its many tragedies, as well as its many triumphs. I have surrendered myself to Romania. [...] As I continue my Romanian journey, I marvel over the resiliency and fortitude of the people. I am fortunate to have developed close relationships, familial in many ways, with many Romanians. And I am eternally grateful to have been granted a Fulbright and honored to become part of this amazing community.
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program
On November 30, the U.S. Department of State celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program with a live broadcast from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
The event included personal stories and performances by some of the Fulbright Program’s most extraordinary alumni, including recent participants and those who have had long and distinguished careers. It also featured remarks by speakers including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The celebration highlighted the Fulbright Program’s impact in five important areas: the environment; education; public service; public health, science, and technology; and the arts.
The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission was represented by Prof. Remus Pricopie, President of the Board, and Prof. Mircea Dumitru, Executive Director. The event was the perfect occasion for the global Fulbright community to celebrate the accomplishments of the past 75 years and to look ahead to the exciting future of the U.S. government’s flagship educational and cultural exchange program. The full event recording is available online at https://Fulbright75.org/celebration.
In the days following the anniversary event, Prof. Mircea Dumitru participated at the 293rd Quarterly Meeting of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, had meetings with ECA representatives, cooperative agencies and other U.S. partners, but also had the chance to meet Executive Directors from other Fulbright Commissions around the world and discuss current policies, share experiences, and compare good practices.