Department News

 

Pi DELTA PHI CELEBRATES SENIORS

On May 1st, Pi Delta Phi, the national French Honor Society, gathered at professor Wallis' house to say goodby to seniors.  Au revoir (but not adieu!) et bonne chance! Voici des photos:

 

 

 

 

 

proud to honor STUDENTS' investment in culture and language

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is proud to honor the following students for their dedication to learning in our department:

Outstanding Student in Chinese:  Gladys Mac

Outstanding Students in French: 

Josefina Campos, Lesley Cole and Heidi Rohling

Outstanding Students in Spanish:

Tara Malloy Service and Leadership Award Winners: 

Katie Maiorano and Maritza Cobian

Martin Ortiz Academic Excellence Award Winner:  Karla Cortez

 

china trip a big success!

This January, Drs. Jennifer Holmes and George Da Roza took 24 students to China for ten days, visiting cities of Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Students saw what life must have been like for the Imperial Family as they walked through the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. They climbed the Great Wall and stood amazed at this architectural wonder. The students gathered at Tiananmen Square in awe of both its size and its place in modern Chinese history. They saw the making of cloisonne and silk, and they visited a pearl farm that raised oysters for pearl.  From the famous West Lake region, they drank tea and remembered the Ancient Chinese poets who spoke of the beauty of that area. The students strolled through the famous gardens of Suzhou and Hangzhou dedicated to some of China’s most noted beauties. In Shanghai, they marveled at the modernity of the city and were enthralled by Chinese elementary schoolchildren at the top of the Pearl Tower who were eager to practice their English. They ate dishes from the well known Peking duck to regional delicacies such as Hangzhou spare ribs, pig’s feet, and purple congee. They rode on the world’s fastest train (the Meglev) from downtown Shanghai to the airport. In between it all, they shopped, buying silk, teas, embroidery, and items of personal interest. On their return, students wanted to know when the next excursion to China was. In short, a wonderful time was had by all.  For pictures click on the slideshow.    

Professor Geirola in Ecuador

Professor Gustavo Geirola spent January in Ecuador, where he conducted interviews as part of his major series of books on theater in Latin America--Arte y oficio del director teatral en América Latina. "My interviews are conceived as vital documents to explore aesthetic trends in acting and directing in the region, to learn about cross-cultural and interdisciplinary issues related to staging in Latin America. Several generations of artists in every country speak about their artistic concerns and traditions." His next trips will take him to Brazil, Bolivia and the Caribbean.

Professor Chabran returns from a semester in Denmark

The Department welcomes Professor Rafael Chabran back from a semester in Copenhagen... More news about this soon.

January '07 pictures

Dr. Wallis (French) and Dr. Les Howard (Sociology) had a great trip to Paris!  Thanks to all the students who participated!  As we explored diversity, urbanism, architecture, history, social class, the students really became Parisians.  For more pictures, click on the slideshow!