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2023 – 2024 Cohort<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Aaryan Ahuja<\/h4>\n

Click here to see Aaryan’s Project<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aaryan Ahuja (Questrom ’26) grew up in Dubai, UAE although is originally from Mumbai, India. On campus, he is the VicePresident of the BU Cricket <\/span>Club. He loves to talk about sports such as cricket and occasionally soccer. Raised in the multicultural emirate of Dubai, he has had various religious experiences from praying in a t<\/span>emple to fasting during Ramadan. Aaryan can\u2019t wait to begin his journey as a Marsh Fellow and work alongside a diverse group of great people.<\/p>\n

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Jess Fatzinger<\/h4>\n

Click Here to see Jess’ Project<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jess Fatzinger (CAS ’24) majored in Religion and minored in Jewish Studies. She was a member of the improv <\/span>group on campus, Liquid <\/span>Fun, and worked at a rock climbing gym. In her spare time, Jess enjoys reading, climbing, watching movies with friends, and altering clothes. One of her favorite parts of studying religion is when people bring up their religious upbringings to her in casual conversations. This made her realize that the Marsh Fellows program would be an opportunity she would thoroughly enjoy. Jess is excited to collaborate with her peers and explore how religious students find community at a secular institution.<\/p>\n

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Julia Kapusta<\/h4>\n

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Click here to see Julia’s Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Julia Kapusta (CAS ’24) studied psychology and public policy analysis. She was involved with\u00a0the Buzz\u00a0<\/i>magazine, the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and the Kilachand Leadership Advisory Board on campus. She loves to browse antique stores, watch romantic comedies, and go on runs along the Charles. She grew up right outside of New Orleans, LA, attending Catholic schooling from elementary through high school. She is interested in further developing her own spiritual beliefs and better understand how group spiritual practices affect individuals at large.<\/p>\n

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Hahnbie Kim<\/h4>\n

Click here to see Hahnbie’s Project<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hahnbie Kim (SAR ’24, SPH ’25) is from Virginia majoring in human physiology with a minor in <\/span>linguistics, and she is planning on getting her Master of Public Health after graduation. She is a part of on-campus communities such as Alpha Epsilon Delta; Dance Theater Group; and Hearts for the Homeless. She is an aspiring physician but an artist at heart–in her free time, you’ll likely find her at a dance or runway rehearsal, in front of her desk easel, or volunteering at MGH. Hahnbie is a Buddhist with a strong affinity for engaging others in deep and thoughtful conversations, especially discussions revolving around spirituality. She is excited to do this in a structured setting as a Marsh Fellow, and she is looking forward to sharing this next step in her spiritual journey with this community.<\/p>\n

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Sohail Mohammed<\/h4>\n

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Click here to see Sohail’s Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Sohail Mohammed is currently a junior at the Boston University School of Computing and Data Science. He grew up in Lexington, a town justoutside Boston. On campus, Sohail is involved with the BUild Lab and works as a Student Health Ambassador for BU. Besides that, he spends a lot of time outdoors, such as hiking. Due to this, he loves exploring and learning more about the world around him. He was raised in Muslim household\u00a0and was surrounded by religion. He has continued to explore religion\u00a0by getting involved with ISBU on campus. He is excited to be part of this cohort of\u00a0Marsh\u00a0Fellows\u00a0and to work with the talented team!<\/p>\n

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2022 – 2023 Cohort<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Maggie Borgen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maggie’s Marsh Fellows Project<\/a><\/p>\n

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Maggie Borgen is a sophomore Film & Television major in Kilachand Honors College who is passionate about using screenwriting to spark dialogue. She is a showrunner, writer, and actor on the upcoming web series Admitted. She is also an actor and writer for BUTV\u2019s Bay State. Growing up in the Methodist Church is an important part of her upbringing. Taking a Sociology of Religion course last semester piqued Maggie\u2019s interest in studying religion even more. She is excited to be a Marsh<\/span>\u00a0Fellow<\/span>\u00a0and, through the program, hopes to use screenwriting\/filmmaking to explore how Gen Z expresses religion.<\/p>\n

Anne Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne’s Marsh Fellows Project<\/a><\/p>\n

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Anne Joseph is a current sophomore in CAS studying Sociology, and she grew up in Newton, MA just a bit farther down the Charles! On campus, she is involved in student organizations such as Charcoal Magazine, the CAS D&I Student Council, and the CAS Anti-Racist Initiative. She loves to chat about all things music-related from different artists to musical theater and she loves getting new show recommendations (The Good Place is a favorite!). Raised in the Catholic Church, her exploration of faith has taken her on a stimulating path through which she is eager to explore intersections of religion and various social issues and identities. Anne is thrilled to take part in this next step in her journey as a\u00a0<\/span>Marsh<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Fellow<\/span>\u00a0and she is excited to commune with this year\u2019s wonderful cohort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isaac Killilea<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Isaac’s Marsh Fellows Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Isaac Killilea is a Sophomore from Onalaska, Wisconsin studying International Relations with minors in Environmental Analysis & Policy and Visual Arts in Kilachand Honors College. He serves as the treasurer of Zen Community @BU, a meditation and mindfulness club hosted in\u00a0<\/span>Marsh<\/span>\u00a0Chapel in addition to working at BU admissions. He spends his time riding the train to explore Boston, drawing, and going to concerts. Isaac practices Buddhism and was happily surprised by the community he found at BU within Buddhism, but he hopes to expand individual and group spiritual spaces across campus more accessible to all. He hopes to attain this accessibility outreach and awareness as a\u00a0<\/span>Marsh<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Fellow<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guinevere Keith<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Guinevere’s Marsh Fellows Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Guinevere Keith is a Junior from Minneapolis, Minnesota studying Political Science with minors in Theater and Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies. She serves as the Vice President of New Member\u00a0Experiences for Sigma Kappa Sorority and the Vice President of Special Projects for Stage Troupe. She is also a Resident Assistant and loves to build community. She spends her spare time taking walks with her friends, working out, or dancing. Guinevere loves to read about how religion impacts the world and\u00a0reflects on her own spiritual journey through journaling. She is excited to be part of the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Marsh<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Fellow<\/span>s community and grow together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaidehi Shah<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong> Vaidehi’s Marsh Fellows Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Vaidehi Shah is a freshman in the Kilachand Honors College and the College of Communications studying advertising. Only days before the beginning of classes this fall, Vaidehi moved to Boston from Mumbai, India! She is thrilled to be a part of the Marsh Fellowship program and is honoured to have been chosen to participate in this incredible opportunity as only a freshman. Vaidehi hopes to bring her unique Gen-Z perspective to religious matters and and wants to inspire everyone to be proud of their ethnicity and to continue learning and growing. She hopes the Marsh Fellows program will give her the opportunity to step out of her comfort zone and into a cauldron of various cultures, discussions, and differences. She is especially looking forward to creating and engaging with her peers in the fellowship program.<\/span><\/p>\n

2020 – 2022 Cohort<\/em><\/h2>\n

Xan Denker<\/h2>\n

Marsh Fellows Project: “Preaching to the Scholar” Podcast<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Xan is a sophomore in both the School of Music and the College of Arts and Sciences, where they study trumpet performance and religion in the dual degree program. Xan was raised near Cleveland, Ohio, before coming to Boston to further their classical musical studies. During their freshman year at BU, Xan became interested in the secular fundamentals of religion:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"what defines belief, commonalities and traditions across cultures, and religion\u2019s potential as a force for good and evil in the world. Raised in the United Methodist Church, Xan is now motivated to bring other students who feel disillusioned with religious institutions back into a spiritual mindset and discover some ultimate \u201ctruths\u201d of life. In\u00a0addition, they hope to find\u00a0more ways to connect\u00a0music and\u00a0religion while furthering their\u00a0education in both fields.<\/p>\n

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Stella FitzGerald<\/h2>\n

Marsh Fellows Project: Thinking Spiritually<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Stella FitzGerald is a first year Voice Performance major in the \"\"<\/a>College of Fine Arts. She is from Austin, Texas, where she attended St. Stephen\u2019s Episcopal school. Her faith background is rooted in the Episcopal church, as she grew up involved in youth group and church camp, in addition to Sunday services. Stella is interested in exploring many forms of prayer and fellowship, including contemplative services, meditation, church music, and group conversation.\u00a0 <\/span>In addition, Stella is interested in facilitating conversations about the intersectionality of religious faith with race and privilege, sexuality and allyship, and social justice and service to others. <\/span>She enjoys running, yoga, finding cool restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family. She hopes to continue pursuing music and to become a professional opera singer and active performer. Stella is excited to participate in the Marsh Chapel programming and looks forward to connecting with other people through her work as a Marsh Fellow.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Anna Jensen<\/h2>\n

Marsh Fellows Project: Applying Buddhism to Your Life<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Anna Jensen is a second-year student in the Boston University Pardee School<\/span> of Global Studies where <\/span>she studies International Relations with a focus on Security Studies and European relations. She is from Cockeysville, Maryland before attending Boston University, beginning in the fall of 2019. Her interest in religious studies grew significantly after taking RN101 in her first semester of freshman year and has continued to explore the different religious and spiritual traditions that people participate in. Anna is particularly interested in exploring and learning how to rectify the clash between secularization and traditional religious\/spiritual culture; instead focusing on how to become and maintain a part in a religious\/spiritual community. She is thrilled to work with Marsh Chapel for the school year and connect her fellow peers to the many amazing services the Chapel has to offer.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Aimee Mein<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Marsh Fellows Project: The Amida Collective<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Aimee<\/span>\u00a0Mein is a third-year student from Boulder, Colorado studying Public Relations with a minor in Religion. She serves as the Vice President of the College of Communication Student Assembly and is the Director of Event Planning for a pro bono PR agency,\u00a0empath worldwide<\/b>. She spends her spare time enjoying nature, art, and music.\u00a0Aimee<\/span>\u00a0has also always been passionate about religion and has strived to gain religious\u00a0experience through reading, traveling, and immersing herself in different practices. She is thrilled to be a Marsh Fellow and is excited about this next chapter in her spiritual journey.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Eshita Rahman<\/h2>\n

Marsh Fellows Project: Instafaith, Infofaith, Interfaith<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Eshita<\/span>, a junior studying Political Science, joined the team of \"\"<\/a>student staff at Marsh Chapel in 2019 and is excited to be involved in the Marsh Fellowship Program this year. Born in Queens and raised primarily in Connecticut,\u00a0<\/span>Eshita<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>was raised to practice Islam, but has always been interested in all different faiths, beliefs, and spiritualities. In fact, as much as she enjoys celebrating Muslim holidays, she\u2019s also attended events\u00a0like the Hindu Students Council\u2019s Diwali Banquet, Hillel\u2019s Rosh Hashanah Dinner, and enjoying Christmas Day with her friends that celebrate.\u00a0<\/span>Eshita<\/span>\u2018s other passions include social justice and she is passionate about making interfaith and spiritual spaces inclusive of marginalized people. Outside of the Marsh Fellows Program,\u00a0<\/span>Eshita<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is a Student Ambassador at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, a volunteer for the Perkins School for the Blind Infant and Toddlers Program, on the Social Advocacy Branch of BU Student Government, and an actress in the on-campus theatre group Wandering Minds. For fun, she likes to spend time with her family, paint, and sing.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Simran Singh<\/h2>\n

Marsh Fellows Project: Finding Harmony in Chaos<\/a><\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Simran Singh is a junior at Boston University studying psychology andArabic. Originally from New Jersey, Simran grew up in a household where two different religions were being practiced and is looking forward to learning about other religions, meeting a lot of great people, and helping facilitate conversations about a wide range of topics. Simran enjoys learning new languages, immersing herself in new cultures, and reading. This is Simran\u2019s first year as a Marsh Fellow and she is excited for all that is to come!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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