{"id":11478,"date":"2024-03-19T15:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T20:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=11478"},"modified":"2024-03-19T15:54:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T20:54:12","slug":"missouri-western-state-university-welcomes-fulbright-scholar-in-residence-for-spring-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/19\/missouri-western-state-university-welcomes-fulbright-scholar-in-residence-for-spring-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Western State University welcomes Fulbright Scholar in Residence for spring semester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-11479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/asha_bajpai.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Asha Bajpai\" width=\"259\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/asha_bajpai-66x66.jpeg 66w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/asha_bajpai-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/asha_bajpai.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">March 19, 2024&#8211;Missouri Western State University welcomes a Fulbright Scholar in Residence for\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the Spring 2024 semester. Dr. Asha Bajpai, a distinguished scholar in child rights and child advocacy, will be joining the campus community from March 1 to the end of the semester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs part of the Fulbright Scholar Program, Dr. Bajpai will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the institution, enriching the academic experience for students, faculty, staff and community members\u2019\u201d said Petronilla Sylvester, assistant professor of legal studies. \u201cThe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/criminal-justice-legal-studies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Department of Criminal Justice &amp; Legal Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is thrilled to welcome Dr. Bajpai and we look forward to the valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration and cultural exchange she will undoubtedly provide.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Bajpai is a professor and founder dean of the School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, India. The school&#8217;s main objectives are socially-relevant legal education and the education of human rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During her time at Missouri Western, Dr. Bajpai will engage in a variety of activities including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Co-teaching Advanced Legal Research, providing students with unique learning opportunities and insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collaborating with faculty members on research projects, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participating in community outreach initiatives, sharing expertise and engaging with local organizations and stakeholders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members of the community will have access to educational and cultural events featuring a distinguished international scholar, opportunities for collaboration and partnership with the university on various initiatives and the enrichment of the local community through engagement with global perspectives and experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Bajpai expressed excitement about joining Missouri Western and looks forward to engaging with students, faculty, staff and the local community during her residency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information about Dr. Bajpai&#8217;s activities and upcoming events or to book Dr. Bajpai, please contact Sylvester at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:psylvester@missouriwestern.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">psylvester@missouriwestern.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">News release written by Patty Lashbrook, sophomore convergent journalism and public relations major.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">missouriwestern.edu<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 19, 2024&#8211;Missouri Western State University welcomes a Fulbright Scholar in Residence for\u00a0the Spring 2024 semester. 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