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As BW explores new study abroad and service-learning partnerships within the country, First Lady Esther Lungu and Zambia's Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Owen Mugemezulu, met with a BW contingent led by Colleen Visconti, dean of the BW School of Health Sciences.
"She
is
committed
to
using
her
position
as
First
Lady
to
address
the
wellness
of
vulnerable
populations
in
her
country,"
Visconti
noted.
"BW's
hope
is
to
find
collaborative
projects
that
positively
impact
Zambian
people,
in
particular,
children,
and
also
provide
meaningful
experiences
for
BW
students.
We
had
a
wonderful,
productive
meeting."
BW has already established strong ties to Zambia through Chisomo Selemani, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders. Selemani, a BW graduate and native of Zambia, opened the door to the exchange with her home country and she is delighted to see her vision for the partnership grow.
"None of this would have been possible without Chisomo," Visconti said.
The international exchange provides a two-way avenue, as well. This fall semester, the BW School of Health Sciences will enroll the first Zambian speech-language pathology graduate student.
To widen the scope of the exchange beyond the health sciences, BW is currently investigating the development of undergraduate study abroad opportunities for students in broadcasting, theatre, computer sciences, communication sciences and disorders, and education.
Members of the faculty and administrative group traveling with Visconti and Selemani to explore new programming potential included Scott Plate, associate professor of theatre, John DiGennaro, director of strategic initiatives and libraries, and Christie King-Shrefler, director of study abroad.
