Richter Research Abroad Student Scholarship
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Form and Meaning: How Media's Representation Tells the Story of the Berlin Wall
(2012-07-01)When the Berlin Wall fell, the first reaction of the citizens of Berlin was to destroy the loathed barrier altogether. As early as 1991, the city of Berlin firmly rejected and questioned the idea of attributing monument ... -
Podoconiosis: A Disease of the Voiceless
(2012-01-01)Podoconiosis or “Podo” is a non-filarial form of foot elephantiasis that affects the poorest of the poor. It is caused by direct contact with the soil and therefore can be prevented by wearing shoes. It is primarily found ... -
Telemedicine's Effect in Delivering Healthcare to the Underserved
(2012-01-01)By connecting patients with medical professionals through unconventional means, telemedicine programs make an attempt to bring healthcare to the underserved. The Cinterandes Foundation has constructed a program of mobile ... -
The Buddha and The Cross: The Development of Buddhism in Ireland
(2011-01-01)When one thinks of religion in Ireland, Christian, Celtic, and perhaps even Norman images are immediately brought to mind. Unlike many Asian countries (or the Bay Area of California for instance), Ireland is usually not ... -
Women's Political Mobilization in Argentina Stemming from the Last Military Dictatorship
(2011-01-01)I went to Buenos Aires in the summer of 2011 to research the effect of Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo on women in modern day politics. I became interested in how Las Madres used their roles as mothers to garner international ... -
Traditional Ghanaian Dance and Its Role In Transcending Western Notions of Community
(2011-01-01)The primary objective of this paper is to examine the function of traditional dance in Ghana and how it both reflects and preserves an experience of community that continues to elude the Western world. The role of dance ... -
The Role of Chieftaincy in Financial Inclusion: A Case Study of Eight Rural Communities in the Northern Region of Ghana
(2011-01-01)Misunderstood customary political and social institutions can jeopardize attempts at introducing microfinance into rural villages. This paper examines how microfinance institutions approach the chieftaincy system in Ghana. ...
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