The Fred and Barbara Borga Award was established in honor of Fred and Barbara Borga through the generosity of their son Dr. Ross Schwartzberg. The award supports outstanding undergraduate students at the University of Arizona who are majoring in Religious Studies with a concentration in Religious Studies for Health Professionals.
Religious Studies is thrilled to announce the following winner of the Fred and Barbara Borga Award:
Alex Keen: "I’m an aspiring clinical psychologist interested in developing and implementing integrative approaches to the treatment of both physical and mental health. I began my undergraduate career with my neuroscience major, which required the completion of a chosen emphasis. Although the prescribed choices were interesting, none of them quite fit my goals. So, I decided to develop my own. The purpose of neuro-spirituality is to learn how religiosity and spiritual concepts can be integrated with modern medicine in order to improve quality of life. My religious studies major has given me the opportunity to develop my 'humanities brain', which has provided me with a better understanding of people and the curiosity to explore holistic avenues. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to harmonize religion with science, because both disciplines offer valuable perspectives to the well-being of the body, mind and soul."