NJ Fulbright Chapter and Global Ties U. S. Announces Inaugural Cohort of U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellows hosted a Jersey City Cultural Walk. Alumni from NJCU, JPMorgan, Fulbright, Gilman, the Stevens Initiative, and other U. S. government-sponsored exchange programs came together to enjoy the beauty and history of Jersey City. Grateful for the great conversations, community spirit, and shared experiences.

Dr. John Donnellan’s Table Discussion

NJ Fulbright Chapter member Dr. Donnellan hosted a table talk discussion at the 2025 Fulbright Conference titled, “Extending the Fulbright Impact: Post-Award Collaboration and Virtual Internationalization using Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).”

The session engaged Fulbright alumni from around the world in a dynamic discussion on how to integrate the COIL method into their teaching and research to strengthen global collaboration. NJ Fulbright Chapter President Dr. Joyce Richardson was also in attendance at this table talk.

FULBRIGHT Association NEW JERSEY CHAPTER invites you to an afternoon of fun, food and & cultural discussion

at

Jenny Jump State Forest Shelter #8

330 State Park Rd. Hope, NJ 07844

Date: August 17 Time: 3-5 pm

Jenny Jump State Park is home to the Greenwood Observatory, where the United Astronomy Clubs of NJ provide a weekly Saturday night astronomy presentation with observing session. You are welcome to remain at the park and participate in the program. For more information:

http:/www.uacnj.org/pubprograms.php

To register, and for more information and an introduction to Matariki, contact:

Liolivares@fulbrightmail.org

Look up!

An Invitation to Speak to the Stars

Join us for a guided introduction to the work of New Zealand Fulbright alumnus Dr. Rangi Matamua, followed by discussion, socializing and festive food sharing. Refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite dish to share. The gathering will be held rain or shine in Shelter #8 at beautiful Jenny Jump State Park.

NJ Fulbrighter Lissette “Ciclón” Olivares, an artist and linguist who will lead the discussion, explains:

Dr. Matamua’s research is based on the revitalization and regeneration of Maori astronomy. For the past 20 years, he has made a detailed search of all remaining Maori astronomical literature, entailing a Maon language-based exploration of songs, chants prayers, phrases, and proverbs that reference astronomy. This has resulted in a rediscovery of precious manuscripts and a series of interviews with Maori language and cultural experts who know traditional aspects of Maori astronomy.

In preparation for this gathering, visit https:// www.facebook.com/groups/njfulbrightassociation and download the PDF “Matariki, The Star of the Year” by Dr. Rangi Matamua.