Undergraduate Programs, Havighurst Center, College of Arts and Sciences

The Havighurst Center provides information about academic, program, and funding opportunities for undergraduate students, including undergraduate fellowships and internships, study abroad, and travel and research grants.

Havighurst Undergraduate Fellowship

The Havighurst Center for Russian & Post-Soviet Studies invites applications for the Havighurst Undergraduate Fellowship, awarded to qualified undergraduate students who declare Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies as a major. First year Miami students and high school seniors who have been admitted to Miami University are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits of the Fellowship include

a one-time award of $500.00 for newly declared majors
access to additional funding for summer, semester and year-long study abroad
selective access to reserved study space in the Havighurst Center
exclusive invitations to Havighurst dinners and one-on-one meetings with Havighurst speakers and visitors
one-on-one Russian language tutoring

Students may request an application form be emailed to them as a PDF (havighurstcenter@miamioh.edu) or ask for one in person in the Havighurst Center (322 Harrison Hall).

The Havighurst Center, in cooperation with the Russian program in the Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (GRAMELAC), recommends the following language programs to students interested in studying abroad in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.

Lithuania Program

Miami University’s Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies created the Lithuania Program, which will help bring attention to this Baltic country, NATO ally, and EU member as well as allow Miami students to study in Lithuania (including internship and research opportunities). For more information, contact Dr. Neringa Klumbyte, Anthropology, klumbyn@miamioh.edu.

Russian Language in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Spend a semester immersed in Russian language in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan through Miami's new Co-Sponsored program. Students will take intensive Russian language and Kyrgyz culture courses, and will have the opportunity to stay with a host family to further increase their language skills.

CIEE Russian Language Program in Tallinn, Estonia

Semester or year-long, Requires 4 semesters of college-level Russian (or equivalent)

American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP)

Spring, Academic Year, and Summer (8 weeks), Requires 2 semesters of college-level Russian (or equivalent)

Summer Russian Language Instruction at Vilnius University, Lithuania

For more information, contact Dr. Neringa Klumbyte, Anthropology, klumbyn@miamioh.edu.

Russian and Eastern European Club

Miami University's RUS/EE Club offers students the opportunity to learn about Russia and Eastern European countries. They meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6 pm in 303 Harrison Hall and hold a number of events each semester including cultural dinners, presentations, and movie nights. For more information about Russian Club, please contact club advisor sutclibm@miamioh.edu

Lithuanian Club

The Miami University Lithuanian Club is a social club that focuses on the celebration of the Lithuanian culture, language, and people. The goal of the Miami Lithuanian Club is to promote and strengthen bonds in the Lithuanian community. If you want to join the Lithuanian Club, e-mail club advisor Neringa Klumbyte klumbyn@miamioh.edu.