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4. August 2017
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DAAD award goes to Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo from Peru
Outstanding academic achievements and social commitment
Bielefeld University has given Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) award. Professor Dr. Angelika Epple, Bielefeld University’s Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Diversity, presented the award. Worth 1,000 Euro, it is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. It honours international students who stand out through their exceptional academic achievements and their remarkable social, cultural, or political commitment.
Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo comes from Peru and is studying for her Master in Linguistics (Computer Linguistics Profile). Previously, she completed her Bachelor in Linguistics and Romance Cultures in Bielefeld. Her academic interest is in the field of psycholinguistics where she also works as a student assistant. She is currently completing a voluntary research internship at the Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC) on human–machine interaction. Alongside her studies, Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo works in the Cineclub Latino where she selects films for viewing, does the public relations work, and both moderates and organizes the film evenings. She is a member of the International Student Council (ISR) that represents the interests of international students at the university. Outside the university, she works within the Peruvian community where she organizes parties and events.
In her laudatory speech, Dr. Annett Jorschick from the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies praised the award winner as a very good, interested, and motivated student who stands out not only through her academic achievements at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies but also through her wide-ranging commitments. As a highly skilled linguist, she continuously masters many tasks of even great complexity. She is a perfect ambassadress across languages and cultures.
‘Very good academic achievements combined with social and cultural commitment as in Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo deserve special recognition,’ said Angelika Epple, Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Diversity, when praising her study record and her commitment to international students.
Bielefeld University has given Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) award. Professor Dr. Angelika Epple, Bielefeld University’s Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Diversity, presented the award. Worth 1,000 Euro, it is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. It honours international students who stand out through their exceptional academic achievements and their remarkable social, cultural, or political commitment.
The presenter Dr. Annett Jorschick, the award winner Fiorella Abad Bruzzo, and Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Angelika Epple (from left) at the DAAD award ceremony. Photo: Bielefeld University
In her laudatory speech, Dr. Annett Jorschick from the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies praised the award winner as a very good, interested, and motivated student who stands out not only through her academic achievements at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies but also through her wide-ranging commitments. As a highly skilled linguist, she continuously masters many tasks of even great complexity. She is a perfect ambassadress across languages and cultures.
‘Very good academic achievements combined with social and cultural commitment as in Kiara Fiorella Abad Bruzzo deserve special recognition,’ said Angelika Epple, Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Diversity, when praising her study record and her commitment to international students.