Dr. Monika Baar (HIST ’96) was awarded the third annual European Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Social Sciences and Humanities last month.
A Rosalind Franklin Fellow and senior lecturer in modern history at the University of Gronigen in the Netherlands, Monika was presented the award during the commencement of CEU’s 24th Academic Year, in September.
CEU Provost / ProRector Liviu Matei initiated the award as a way of highlighting the importance of excellent teaching and research within European higher education.
Monika, who has a deep interest in the history of Central and Eastern Europe, was recognized for her exceptional efforts to encourage students to critically engage historical accounts, and for devising courses that go beyond Cold War dichotomies.
Monika is a Budapest native. After her study at CEU she earned her PdD from Oxford. Watch a short interview with her here.
Congratulations, Monika!