Inaugural Herbert and Violetta Halpert Postdoctoral Research Fellow

In October 2024, MUNFLA welcomed Dr. Sarah Shultz into the position of Inaugural Herbert and Violetta Halpert Postdoctoral Research Fellow. She received her PhD in Folklore from MUN and an MA in Folk Studies from Western Kentucky University.

During this fellowship, she will assist in the restructuring and development of collections policies, new program initiatives, grant writing, and archival research. View (page 14) of the December 2024 Department of Folklore Newsletter for more information on the work that Dr. Shultz has completed so far and her plans for future projects.