Julia Turner Awarded Alpha Lambda Delta Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship

FAIRPORT, New York – The Board of Directors of Alpha Lambda Delta is pleased to announce Julia Turner from the University of Georgia was awarded a James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship is for the 2022-23 academic year. Turner was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta in 2020 and is studying Entertainment and Media Studies. Last year, she served as her Alpha Lambda Delta chapter’s Historian; this year, she is serving as the Vice President. Outside of Alpha Lambda Delta, Turner is involved in The Industry: Entertainment & Media Studies Club, Women in Media, and recently served on the committee of UGA’s inaugural Backlight Student Film Festival.

The James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded to Alpha Lambda Delta members who are pursuing a credit-bearing study abroad program to enhance their academic studies. Originally from Suwanee, GA, Turner is planning to travel to France this upcoming year. “In studying abroad in France and attending the Cannes Film Festival, I am excited to broaden my global knowledge and gain creative insight through films reflecting the various cultural, social, and political states of countries around the world. I want to screen films from as many different countries as possible, and from this, learn about other cultures and ways of life to gain a unique perspective and deeper appreciation for each of them,” she said.

Twenty national scholarships are given each academic year. The awards are named in honor of Dr. James G. Stemler, who served Alpha Lambda Delta’s Board of Directors for more than 14 years. In addition to his dedicated service on the Council, Dr. Stemler was an active chapter advisor for the University of Portland. Dr. Stemler has been a vocal proponent
and promoter of international study. Alpha Lambda Delta recognizes the importance of educational experiences outside of the United States and is committed to helping its membership develop a more global view of the world.

Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society that recognizes students’ academic success in their first year at a college or university. Founded in 1924 and active on 280 campuses, Alpha Lambda Delta inducts 22,000 members annually and has over 1.2 million lifetime members. Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to “encourage superior academic achievement, to
promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society.” Since 1939, Alpha Lambda Delta has been a member in good standing with the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), the only national accrediting body for collegiate honor societies.

For more information, contact Trish Maxwell at trish@nationalald.org or 585.364.0840.