Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

CSEEES Students and FLAS Fellows Receive Scholarships and Awards at Slavic Spring Tea

April 18, 2025

CSEEES Students and FLAS Fellows Receive Scholarships and Awards at Slavic Spring Tea

Dr. Larysa Stepanova presents FLAS Fellow William Slabodkin with a certificate as other students applaud

On Monday, April 14, 2025 the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures hosted a spring tea to honor students' achievements during the 2024-25 academic year. CSEEES is delighted to announce that many of our MA students and FLAS fellows received awards and recognition at this ceremony. 

  • Sofia Bachman (FLAS Fellow, Academic Years '20-'21 and '21-'22): Luczkowski-Habash Award
  • Sophie Boelk (FLAS Fellow, Academic Years '23-'24 and '24-'25, Summer 2024): Dr. Melanie and Philippe Radley Award
  • Emma Clute (FLAS Fellow, Summer 2025): Dobro Slovo Inductee
  • Kale Fuller (FLAS Fellow, Summer 2024, Academic Year '24-'25): Dr. Melanie and Philippe Radley Award
  • Kelly Gallagher (FLAS Fellow, Academic Year '24-'25, Summer 2025): Dr. Miriam G. Schwartz Award
  • Jay Hadfield (FLAS Fellow, Summer 2024, Academic Year '24-'25): Dr. Miriam G. Schwartz Award, Bronze Medal in American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) Essay Contest
  • Sarah Hohman (CSEEES MA Student, FLAS Fellow Academic Years '21-22, '22-23 and '24-25, Summer 2025): Luczkowski-Habash Award
  • Angelo Juarez (FLAS Fellow, Summers 2024 and 2025): Dr. Miriam G. Schwartz Award
  • Sophie Papp (FLAS Fellow Summer 2024): Dobro Slovo Inductee, Dr. Miriam G. Schwartz Award, Silver Medal in ACTR Essay Contest
  • Andrey Ridling (FLAS Fellow, Academic Years '22-'23 and '23-'24): Talvi Award
  • Siobhan Seigne (FLAS Fellow, Academic Year '23-'24, Summer 2024): Paissiy Bulgarian Studies Award
  • William Slabodkin (FLAS Fellow, Academic Year '24-'25): Dobro Slovo Inductee, Dr. Miriam G. Schwartz Award, Gold Medal in ACTR Essay Contest, ACTR Post Secondary Russian Scholar Laureate Award
  • Lejla Veskovic (Midwest Slavic Association Student Representative): Talvi Award, Kenneth E. Naylor Award
  • D.Y. (FLAS Fellow, Academic Year '24-'25): Silver Medal in ACTR Essay Contest, Chair's Award for Service to the Community and Dedication to the Department

Congratulations to you all! We are proud to work with you.