About Us
The Center for Bosnian Studies is currently involved in four major lines of activity. Fontbonne faculty, staff, and students collaborate with members of St. Louis’ Bosnian community to:
- Record interviews of Bosnian genocide survivors and their relatives;
- Collect books, letters, and photographs that reflect the culture and experiences of Bosnians;
- Host events that raise awareness about the experiences and identity of St. Louis’ Bosnian population;
- Develop academic programming that promotes understanding of Bosnia, Bosnians, and Bosnian-Americans.
In 2016, the Center was awarded a $100,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). In May 2017, Fontbonne University successfully completed its fundraising campaign to match the NEH grant. Funds will be expended over three years to enhance the quality and expand the reach of the Center, especially in area high schools.
CBS Staff
Adna Karamehic-Oates
Director of the Center for Bosnian Studies
akaramehicoates@fontbonne.edu
Ben Moore
Founder of the Bosnia Memory Project
Senior Researcher at the Center for Bosnian Studies
bmoore@fontbonne.edu
Rebecca van Kniest
Center Archivist
Assistant Professor
rvankniest@fontbonne.edu
Center for Bosnian Studies Internship Program
Patrick Boland, Collections Intern
Finn Gregory, Senior Collections Intern
The work of the Center for Bosnian Studies would not be possible without the generous financial support of individual donors and the following institutions: Midwest BankCentre, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Fontbonne Community Connection, the Missouri Humanities Council, BBH Express, Qualcomm Matching Gift Foundation, St. Louis Islamic Center, St. Louis Rabbinical Association, Daemen College, the International Institute of St. Louis, Bajric and Ramic, Affton School Mothers' Club, the IFHE-US Development Fund, Skillcraft Carpentry, MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program, and Coffee Bolero.
