Congratulations to Amanda McConnell and Amanda Sprochi. They were chosen for the 2008 Global Scholars program.

Amanda McConnell will attend the Peru seminar, “A Fusion of Identities: Exploring Peru’s Complex Past, Present and Future” (May 29–June 8). The seminar will take place both in Lima and in Cusco and will include a trip to Machu Picchu.

Amanda Sprochi will attend the seminar, “Mongolia – Empire and Democracy” (June 1-11). The seminar will allow participants to visit many of the historical sites associated with Chinggis Khan (popularly spelled Genghis Khan) and the Mongol Empire. Amanda will also be traveling to the Gobi Desert (June11-15) as an add-on trip.

Both Amandas stated that they are very excited about their trips and thanked Jim Cogswell for nominating them and the Council for International Initiatives for sponsoring the program.