Antepli, vice president and provost of community engagement at Duke University, holds dual faculty appointments at Duke鈥檚 Sanford School of Public Policy and Divinity School as the associate professor of the practice of religion, politics, and interfaith relations.  

Sarah Fatherly, Ph.D., Queens University provost and vice president of academic affairs, provided opening remarks and welcomed nearly 100 attendees to the event. 鈥淨ueens is committed to being a convener of thought leaders and practitioners on important issues that are facing our local and global communities,鈥� said Fatherly. 鈥淚n that spirit, we are proud to be the home of the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center, a sign of the University鈥檚 commitment to our mission of empowering and equipping all learners to do meaningful work in their communities.鈥�  

Rabbi Judy Schindler, director of the Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center, presented the award to Imam Antepli. The award, an exquisite piece of handcrafted pottery, was emblazoned with a quote from Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer. It read, 鈥淭hou shalt not be a victim, thou shalt not be a perpetrator, but, above all, thou shalt not be a bystander.鈥� 

鈥淭hese are dark and painful times, and we need to be the light,鈥� said Rabbi Schindler. 鈥淚mam Antepli has been that source of light who has been building interfaith bridges of understanding between Muslims and Jews for more than two decades while promoting peace and religious tolerance. For his sincerest drive toward peace, we thank him and honor him as our 2024 Greenspon Upstander Award recipient.鈥� 

In his lecture entitled 鈥淭o Heal Our Broken World: The Role of Interfaith Efforts in Uniting Us,鈥� Imam Antepli highlighted the shared responsibility of all communities to nurture empathy and dialogue across faiths, while safeguarding the diverse traditions that enrich our world. 

鈥淭he ugliness and difficulties of our current time is making me even more committed to repairing and healing the wounded landscape of Jewish-Muslim relations and to defeat antisemitism and Islamophobia,鈥� said Imam Antepli. 鈥淢y friends, things are difficult but that is not an invitation to close the shop and go home. Let us do the hard work together in healing this broken world.鈥� 

The event was part of Queens鈥� Presbyterian and Pluralist Week, a series of events that showcases diverse religious and spiritual voices while exploring the intersectional realities of religious and spiritual life at Queens and the wider community. Ultimately, it is a time in which students, faculty, and staff lean into the core values of the University while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.   

鈥淭he Spiritual Life team at Queens works diligently to create brave spaces in which we can critically and openly engage with one another,鈥� said Queens University Chaplain Adrian Bird. 鈥淥ur students, faculty, and staff represent a vibrant and diverse range of religious, spiritual, and philosophical world views. Our pluralistic approach of building relationships across porous lines of difference lies at the heart at the transformative educational experience that Queens provides.鈥� 

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The Campus Store is located on the first floor of the Levine Center for Health & Wellness.

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Throughout his lessons, Vovchuk shares stories from his time working in government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense, the National Security Council, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In addition to teaching at Queens, Vovchuk currently serves as a vice president of the Cohen Group, an organization that provides global business consulting services and advice on tactical and strategic opportunities in several markets. It is through his expertise and experiences that he enriches the learning environment for his students.  

鈥淚 try to use stories to help students understand how events played out during some very tense times in our recent history,鈥� said Vovchuk. 鈥淚 find that students tend to be more engaged when I am sharing my experiences than if they just read about a particular situation. They tend to be more comfortable raising important questions and stating opinions. Together, we end up having interesting and rich dialogues in the classroom.鈥�   

Political science major Amina Begic 鈥�24 agrees. 鈥淚 learn something new every week in Professor Vovchuk鈥檚 class. His assignments have a clear purpose and his coursework prepares us for potential careers within foreign policy or international affairs,鈥� she said. 鈥淭he most interesting part of our class is when he shares his real-life, practical experiences about his work in the U.S. and abroad. The course content doesn鈥檛 just sit on the slides 鈥� he makes it jump off the screen by contextualizing the information.鈥� 

Born in the Soviet Union, Vovchuk hails from the city of Odesa, Ukraine. As a child, his family moved to New York City. He later attended Drew University in New Jersey and studied political science and economics. After college, Vovchuk moved to Salt Lake City and Boston and held positions in financial services. 

Then, in September 2001, the city that Vovchuk spent his most formative years in was attacked by terrorists.  

鈥�9/11 was personal for me. I had taken classes in the World Trade Center while an undergrad at Drew,鈥� he said.  鈥淚 knew immediately that I wanted to change career paths and enrolled in Georgetown University for my Master of Arts in U.S. national security policy. 

During his final year at Georgetown, Vovchuk was accepted into the Presidential Management Fellowship Program, a flagship leadership development program for individuals committed to public service and interested in improving public policies and programs. His work placed him in the heart of U.S. national security, where he contributed to the development and implementation of U.S. foreign policy on NATO, Afghanistan, and Eastern Europe. In 2006, he received the State Department鈥檚 Superior Honor Award and in 2008 he received its Meritorious Honor Award for his work with NATO.  

鈥淒mitry鈥檚 teaching combines significant knowledge about U.S. foreign policy with extensive experience in the field,鈥� said Margaret Commins,Ph.D., Shelton professor and political science and chair in the department of political science and sociology. 鈥淗e connects academic concepts with real world experiences, helping students to understand both the ideas and their application. One significant benefit is that students learn to connect their interests to potential professional paths. There is a debate in higher education about whether we should emphasize academic or professional preparation. The reality is that our students need both – and they get both in Dmitry鈥檚 class.鈥� 

While teaching about the U.S.鈥� role in foreign policy, Vovchuk understands that these topics can be emotional and personal and is aware that students may have personal connections to ongoing crises overseas.  

鈥淭here are difficult challenges that do not have easy solutions and may never be solved, but they are important to think through and talk about. Sometimes, these are life and death situations,鈥� said Vovchuk. 鈥淎nd it’s important for students to get exposure to these issues and to learn from the decisions that were made.鈥�  

Professionally, Vovchuk has an extensive network of colleagues that have dedicated their lives to public service, one of them being Maria Yovanovitch, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. For Vovchuk, it鈥檚 important for students to hear about the different careers and opportunities that are available to them and the importance that these careers have to national security and foreign policy.  

Yovanovitch is passionate about maintaining touchpoints with the next generation of global citizens. On November 29, she鈥檒l visit Queens for a to share her experiences as a well-respected leader in the U.S. Foreign Service. 

鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to Ambassador Yovanovitch鈥檚 visit. She is someone I admire deeply and is a dear friend and colleague,鈥� said Vovchuk. 鈥淚 think the students will really enjoy the conversation and am hopeful some may even be inspired to pursue government service or related work.鈥� 

For several years, Vovchuk has been an invaluable resource for students at Queens. He鈥檚 mentored and helped them to envision and achieve professional goals and attain internships and jobs in defense and foreign policy fields.  

鈥淲e are incredibly grateful to have someone like Dmitry at Queens,鈥� said Commins. 鈥淲e value his talent and deep desire to support young people on their professional journeys.鈥�

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Internships

We know that students and young professionals with internship experience are 35% more likely to get at least one job offer after graduating than those without it (source: zippia.com). So, we provide the resources to ensure that every Royal has the opportunity to intern.

Careers

Many big-name companies and organizations like Deloitte, Google, Atrium Health, and more are eager to work with Queens grads. You鈥檒l work with our Vandiver Career Center from day one to make a plan and progress on your career goals.

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