Program Updates
Professor Don Smith, new publication
The Humphrey Program at Boston University would like to congratulate Don Smith, Professor of Finance in the School of Management, with the publication of his new book: Bond Math: The Theory Behind the Formulas. Professor Smith is a former Humphrey faculty advisor and a long-time supporter of the Program. Congratulations, Professor Smith!
Congratulations Dr. V. Shubhalaxmi, 2009/10 Humphrey Alumna from India
The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Boston University would like to congratulate Dr. V. Shubhalaxmi on her discovery of a new species of moth in India.
This moth was photographed by a school teacher from Arunachal Pradesh, India and was submitted for identification purposes. After extensive research, a moth specialist from Taiwan confirmed this to be a new species.
Shubha has planned a survey to locate a specimen for research purposes in Arunachal Pradesh this upcoming September. Since specimens cannot be sent outside of India, the Taiwanese expert will be joining Dr. Shubhalaxmi on her survey.
This is Shubha's first official entomological expedition. If she is successful in locating a specimen she will have the opportunity to name the moth; the location where it was first found is known as Ziro so she intends to name it as such.
Dr. Shubhalaxmi has also been tasked with developing a full fledged three year butterfly and moth research project for Arunachal Pradesh, marking the beginning of her career in research.
We are so proud of your accomplishments Shubha and look forward to many more wonderful discoveries.
Congratulations Ganga Gautam, 2010/11 Humphrey Alumnus from Nepal
The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Boston University would like to congratulate Ganga Gautam on his great accomplishment; he has been chosen to speak on behalf of the alumni of his high school at the inaugural ceremony of a college that he and his cohorts established.
The Prime Minister of Nepal will preside over the event. Congratulations Ganga! We wish you all the success in the world.
Congratulations Itbar Khan, 2009/10 Humphrey Alumnus from Pakistan
We would like to congratulate 2009/10 Boston University Humphrey alumnus Itbar Khan on his new position as Lecturer in Malakand University's School of Education, a public sector university in Pakistan.
Humphrey Alumnus Reflection
Ganga Ram Gautam, 2010/2011 Humphrey Alumnus from Nepal, reflects on his year at Boston University
Humphrey Advisor Professor Zvi Bodie on PBS
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Professor Zvi Bodie, a Humphrey advisor and member of BU's Humphrey Program Advisory Board, discusses Rhode Island's investment in public pension funds.
Our new alumni forum
We invite all BU Humphrey Fellows, alumni, and supporters to visit our brand new, re-designed forum. Here you can post questions, comments, and observations related to your Humphrey experiences.
Congratulations to Two of Our BU Humphrey Alumni
The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Boston University would like to congratulate two of our very own alumni from India, Dr. Vaylure Shubhalaxmi (2009/10) and Ms. Rupshikha Saikia Borah (2003/04). Dr. Shubhalaxmi recently published a textbook on the eve of World Environment Day entitled "Green Guide for Teachers". Anyone interested in finding out more can contact the Conservation Education Centre in Maharashtra, India at cecbnhs@gmail.com.
We would also like to congratulate Ms. Borah for receiving the award "PetroFed Woman Executive of Oil & Gas Industry for the year 2008-09" from the Minister of Petroleum, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, on May 10, 2011 in New Delhi, India.
Boston University Hubert H. Humphrey Class of 2010/2011
A Love of Reading
A love of reading and access to places that encourage reading are critical to the success of children. Enkhtsetseg Chuluunbat, a 2010/11 Humphrey Fellow from Mongolia has begun a project in her home country that will benefit the local libraries, and in doing so the children of those communities. Please click here for more information and to find out how you can help donate books to this wonderful cause.