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Salvatore Bohrer

Biography

 

Profile: After attending community college in his home state of Colorado, Salvatore Bohrer left the Rockies for the Alps, transferring to Franklin College, an American liberal arts institution in Lugano, Switzerland.  Named for America’s first European ambassador, Benjamin Franklin, Salvatore had no problem adjusting to life on the Swiss campus and like the namesake of the college, he became an ambassador of goodwill to all who came in contact with him. Eloquent, generous, and kind-hearted, Salvatore was a kindred spirit to his fellow students, faculty, and staff at Franklin, from where he graduated with honors.  Salvatore returned to his roots in Colorado and worked for a year while preparing for his next big academic move and that will be a return across the pond to the University of Amsterdam to earn an advanced degree in Cultural Analysis.  Salvatore is modest about his accomplishments, saying only that he has learned to “push myself to go beyond my own expectations.” 

Inspiration: Almost everyone who has completed college can think back on a particular teacher who went beyond the call of duty and offered a helping hand or word of support at a critical time.  For Salvatore, two professors at Arapahoe Community College come to mind: Lance Rubin and Lucy Graca.  Salvatore said the pair’s “passion for their work helped nurture my love of research and critique, and their constant encouragement helped me to realize my own potential.”

Aspiration: Salvatore has developed a true passion for academia and academic research.  Upon earning his graduate degree he hopes for a career teaching on the college level. 

Making a Difference: Since his departure from Franklin College in 2010, life has been a bit of a roller coaster for Salvatore.  In no short order after returning to Colorado from Europe he lost a close friend, endured several other family crises, survived a period of homelessness, and was the sole financial support for he and his brother.  But he survived, secured a job in management, and righted his financial situation.  His ability to withstand a number of unfortunate circumstances allowed him to make a difference in his life as well as his brother’s. 

Accolades: While Salvatore has received many awards throughout his academic career, the two Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships and an award for achievement in the field of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies stand out to him “because they have done the most to facilitate my academic career and confirm the value of my efforts.”

Interesting Fact: Salvatore’s a guinea pig and rabbit enthusiast. “While I have not kept rabbits for several years (due to traveling), I currently have one guinea pig named Gene who somehow manages to occupy a great deal of my time.”

 

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