Longitudes & Latitudes - Lynchburg Collegews.lynchburg.edu/Documents/StudyAbroad/Longitudes... · 2 ~ Longitudes & Latitudes Your International Connections at LC Edward G. DeClair,

performed experiments in the

Central American country’s

famed cloud forests. Casey

McManus ’10 commented on the

importance of having a study

abroad experience linked to

one’s academic discipline:

“Being an environmental science

major, it is important to have

hands-on experiences so you

know more than what you just

read in a book. We explored the

beaches of Manuel Antonio,

heard rumbles from volcano

Arsenal, and hiked through the

rainforest; and doing that made

me more passionate about the

environment and opened my

eyes to more than just the Blue

Ridge Mountains.”

LC study abroad programming

will see more first time

achievements in 2008-09 with

global studies seminars to China,

Canada, and Ireland.

Study Abroad takes off in 2008 International programming at LC sees many first -time accomplishments Christian F. Wilwohl, Off-Campus Studies Coordinator

Nearly 150 LC students

participated in various study

abroad programs during the 2007-

08 academic year — many of

these opportunities offered for the

first time. All six of the College’s

schools sponsored study abroad

programming, a significant first in

the institution’s history.

The numerous fist-time

accomplishments began at winter

break. A group of fourteen

students traveled to Rome with

Dr. Delane Karalow and Professor

Barbara Rothermel, arriving just in

time to celebrate the New Year.

While in Rome, students studied

the city’s wonderful art and

architecture, allowing LC students

for the first time to fulfill their

fine arts general education

requirement through study abroad.

Students and faculty will explore

Rome once again during the

coming winter break. The

program has become so popular

that students have been placed on

a waiting list.

Many of the summer programs

also proved to be first-time

achievements. Most notably, the

College launched its inaugural

international service-learning

program on the Caribbean island

of St. Lucia. This program

included the largest number of

students ever to participate in a

College-sponsored program and

also marked the College’s first

study abroad opportunity for

nursing and education students.

The service-learning

initiative in St. Lucia

was also the first joint

study abroad program

between LC and nearby

Randolph College

(founded as Randolph-

Macon Woman’s

College).

Last summer the

School of Business and

Economics sponsored

its first joint-program

with LC’s partnership

school, Fachhochschule

Vorarlberg, in Dornbirn, Austria.

Under the leadership of Dr. Sally

Selden, both undergraduate and

M.B.A. students attended lectures

and engaged in projects along

with their Austrian counterparts.

Such interaction proved to be

beneficial to LC students.

When asked about the program,

Joe Sancio ’10 said, “(Working)

with the Austrian students gave

me a greater understanding of

their culture and traditions. Also,

they were able to provide me with

insights about the workings of the

Austrian business environment

and differences between their

industries and the United States.”

Environmental science students

also had the first-time opportunity

to engage in a study abroad

program related to their

discipline. Dr. Tom Shahady led

students to a Costa Rican field

station where the group

conducted research and

Inside this issue:

International

Programs

Office News

2

Service-Learning

in St. Lucia 3

Study Abroad

News

4

Alumni Profile 6

International

Student News

7

Lynchburg College International Programs Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 Fall 2008

Longi tudes & Lat i tudes

Environmental science students observe

volcanic activity in Costa Rica during LC’s first

ever study abroad program in this discipline.

2 ~ Longitudes & Latitudes

Your International Connections

at LC

Edward G. DeClair, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for International Programs Hall Campus Center 231 434/544-8481

Christian F. Wilwohl, M.A. Off-Campus Studies Coordinator Hall Campus Center 240 434/544-8675

Annette Stadtherr, B.S. International Student Advisor/Coordinator Multicultural, Access, and Commuter Services Hundley 102 434/544-8338

Carol Martin, M.A. Administrative Assistant, International Programs Hall Campus Center 232 434/544-8013

Sandy Taliaferro Administrative Assistant, Multicultural, Access, and Commuter Services Hundley 102 434/544-8330

International programming at LC is open to all Annette Stadtherr, international student advisor/Multicultural,

Access, and Commuter Services coordinator

The Office of Multicultural, Access, and Commuter

Services (MACS) provides a variety of programming

and services at LC for multi-racial, multi-ethnic, Access

(adult learners age 25 and older), non-residential, and

first-generation college students. When it comes to

international student services, our office staff works

collaboratively with International Programs to ensure

successful and positive international educational

experiences for all students at LC.

Immigration advising is a primary service we offer

to international students and scholars. It is a tedious

and often stressful process for our students, but we are

fortunate that our success rate for our admitted

international students in securing their student visa is

very high. Currently, there are thirty-seven students

representing twenty-one countries enrolled at Lynchburg College. These students’ presence

at LC internationalizes our campus and gives our students more cultural exposure. Each

year the LC community tastes the flavors of the world at the International Food Festival,

celebrated this year as part of International Education Week. This event would not be

possible without the active participation and enthusiasm of our international students. All

faculty, staff, and students are welcome to prepare food, as well. Last year, attendees

enjoyed the cuisines of Palestine, Jamaica, South Korea, Ghana, Germany, and St. Lucia,

just to name a few.

The College’s International Society (IS), advised by the MACS Office, is a recognized

student-governed organization that aims to provide educational and cultural programs to

the LC community in an effort to promote cultural understanding, appreciation, and

interest. The organization is open to all students, faculty, and staff who have an interest in

international education, expanding their horizons, and meeting new people. IS meets

regularly and has already organized a “get-to-know-each-other” cookout at International

House, co-sponsored an Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in cooperation with the

Hispanic Society, and hosted a Lynchburg Late Night Halloween costume party and dance.

LC’s sister school exchanges is another area where MACS works cooperatively with

International Programs to provide intercultural opportunities for students. Lynchburg

College enjoys partnerships with universities in South Korea, Japan, Austria, a newly

established agreement with Laval University in Canada, as well as government ministries

in the Bahamas and St. Lucia. This year LC is hosting twelve students respectively from

Hannam University in South Korea , Fachhochschule Vorarlberg in Austria, the Bahamas,

and St. Lucia. In return, LC is sponsoring study abroad programs to the Bahamas at winter

break and next summer to Austria, South Korea, and Canada. Having students from these

countries at LC provides the best enticement for LC students to go abroad and learn more

about these cultures. The MACS Office staff led students to Hannam University in summer

2006. Those who took part in the program—staff and students—have become more open to

cultural experiences, seeing the world with more color and gaining a wider array of

personal experiences from which to draw when making decisions.

On campus, the International House (IH) is a co-ed, multicultural, multi-national living

environment where students share their cultures and national heritage through

programming and daily interactions. Currently eight residents from Austria, Korea, St.

Lucia, Ghana, the Bahamas, and the United States share the house. If you would like to be

considered for this great housing opportunity where great events and great food are shared,

contact [email protected].

Annette Stadtherr (middle right) and

Sandy Taliaferro (back left) take time

out for a photo with MACS Office

students on a beautiful autumn day.

mailto:[email protected]

Pure blue waters as far as the eye can see,

warm sands sifting through your toes, and

sunsets beyond compare—all very

attractive reasons for participating in a

study abroad program to St. Lucia.

However, such images and sensations

were only the icing on the cake for what

thirty-eight Lynchburg College and eight

Randolph College students experienced

during the LC’s first international service-

learning program to the Caribbean island.

As a service to the St. Lucia Ministry of

Education and under the leadership of

Dr. Glenn Buck and Professor Jennifer

Hutchinson, LC education and nursing

students conducted pre-school entry

screenings for more than 350 children

ranging in age from three to five, thus

engaging in a hands-on

experience immersed in a

culture they will never

forget. Education major

Logan Pippin ’11 shared

that she has become

appreciative of the United

States educational system

and “enjoys seeing

differences in kids and how

we can interact with

everyone so effectively.”

Likewise, Carmen

Johnson ’11 considered

the experience to be

“quite an eye-opener” and

advised against writing

off kids. “Some are shy

and need more attention.

Don’t judge kids so fast, no matter where

they come from,” Carmen added.

While the nursing and education

students conducted their screenings,

international relations students from both

colleges worked together on projects with

disadvantaged youth. Partnerships

blossomed with St. Aloysius Roman

Catholic Boys School and the Center

for Adolescent Renewal and Education

(CARE). “These community projects

ranged from working in classroom

settings and coordinating community

events that promoted self-esteem and self-

worth among youths in a fishing village to

getting their hands dirty painting a

community hall and helping build a

garden for pre-schoolers,” said LC

international relations professor Sabita

Manian. “If I were a student, this

experience would have been the

pinnacle of my college life.”

Dr. Manian, along with Professor

Brad Bullock of Randolph College, led

the international relations students on

their service projects.

One such project involved repainting a

school for children with

disabilities. As a sign of

immense gratitude, the St.

Lucian students put on a

performance of Caribbean

dancing which left a lasting

impression on students

from both campuses here

in Lynchburg. “My brother

is autistic. Seeing that there

were so many difficulties

with a lack of resources in

the school, yet so much

enthusiasm and active

learning, was inspiring,”

said education major

Ashley Schmidt ’10 .

Students experienced

what Dr. Buck refers to as

the “real St. Lucia.” Program participants

were not merely tourists, but also

encountered the richness of the island

nation firsthand through their service,

cultural events, and even busting their toes

in sand soccer with the locals. Nursing

student Peter Wilcox ’09 commented,

“I never thought that something as simple

as a soccer game would be such a cultural

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LC students serve and learn in St. Lucia C o l l e g e ’ s f i r s t i n t e r n a t i o n a l s e r v i c e - l e a r n i n g p r o g r a m o f f e r s s t u d e n t s

a w o n d e r f u l c u l t u r a l e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e Ca r i b b e a n Beverly Pfluger ’06, Community Engagement Coordinator

experience along with such a beating on

my feet.”

The service-learning program has

created a lasting impression in the minds

and hearts of both students and faculty.

“On this trip I have seen things that have

instilled a strong belief in the strength of

the human spirit. Despite not having a

terrific education system and a struggling

economy, these kids still get it,” said

sociology major Tyler Curtis ’09. “I am

glad that I was able to take this trip and

would highly encourage other students to

take a service-learning trip. You will

definitely not come back the same.” Tyler

took part in the international relations

component of the program.

LC faculty and students will return

to St. Lucia next summer for another

service-oriented program. “I believe

that the service-learning program was

a remarkable cultural exchange which

needs to be continued,” said recent

graduate program alumna Wendy

Bailey ’08. Bailey, along with fellow

St. Lucian alumna Karian Antoine ’08,

played an active role in developing last

summer’s program.

Peter Wilcox ’09 (nursing) and Christina

Pittman ’11 (education) conduct pre-school

screenings in St. Lucia.

I am glad that I was able

to take this trip and would

highly encourage other

students to take a

service-learning trip. You

will definitely not com

back the same.

~Tyler Curtis ’09

Seeing that there were so

many difficulties with a

lack of resources in the

school, yet so much

enthusiasm and active

learning was inspiring.

~Ashley Schmidt ’10


College expands activit ies with sister schools abroad Christian F. Wilwohl, Off-Campus Studies Coordinator

LC has taken greater strides towards

internationalization through exchange

agreements with foreign universities.

Increased participation in programs with

partners abroad and greater contact with their

students and faculty are offering excellent

cross-cultural experiences to members of the

LC community.

As part of the long-standing relationship

with Hannam University in South Korea, five

LC students took part in last summer’s Korean

Studies Program in which Hannam hosted

students from its partner schools for a three

week language and cultural immersion

experience. Rachel Safren ’09 comments,

“This trip has given me a whole new

appreciation for Asian cultures, good friends

that I will have for a long time, a new

confidence level, and a stronger sense of self.”

In addition to South Korea, LC students

had the opportunity to study abroad last

summer at Fachhochschule Vorarlberg (FHV),

the College’s sister school in Dornbirn,

Austria. This was the first time LC offered

joint-programming with FHV. College faculty

and students will return to Austria in summer

2009 to teach and learn along side their

Austrian counterparts.

Having led last summer’s group to FHV,

Dr. Sally Selden comments, “Overall, the

relations between our students and those at

FHV were outstanding inside and outside

the classroom. The working teams were

seamless and the students learned a

great deal about each others’ cultures.”

In turn, LC hosts students and faculty from

partner schools abroad. Jin-young Kim and Ji-

yeon Kim, both of Hannam University, have

joined the LC community for the academic

year 2008-09. Hannm University professor of

physics Dr. Cho Youk will spend the

spring semester at LC giving special lectures

and presentations.

Studying at LC this fall through the

exchange program with FHV,

Tamara Lins speaks highly of her

experience. “For business students

its an absolute must to study in the

U.S. All the examples from the big

companies here in America and

how business works here are very

interesting. And now what’s going

on with the financial crisis and the

elections, its just amazing to be

here and experience it all

firsthand,” says Tamara.

With an FHV student here for

the semester, economics major

Jon Jerrild ’10 has opted to study

abroad in Austria as part of the

College’s exchange agreement. Jon’s

instructors and classmates are both

Austrian and international. Reporting

from Austria, Jon says, “Studying at a

foreign university for a semester gives

me an advantage because it allows me

to understand global and domestic

issues from many different

perspectives. There is no doubt that we

(as students) are learning from each

other, whether it be about customs,

language, habits, or even food.”

The College has recently forged a

relationship with Laval University in

Quebec City, Canada. Dr. McCabe and

Dr. Mayer will lead programs to Laval

next summer with focus on sociology

and the French language. Students from

Laval will have the opportunity to study

at LC from fall 2009.

LC students and Dr. Burke proudly don their

hanbok—traditional Korean dress—during last

summer’s Korean Studies program at LC’s

sister school, Hannam Univeristy in Daejeon,

South Korea.

Faculty visit beautiful

Guanajuato, Mexico

for study abroad

site visit

Professors Ed DeClair and Kern

Lunsford paid a visit to the

colonial city of Guanajuato in

September in preparation for next

summer’s study abroad program

to the historical Mexican city.

During their stay, they evaluated

the don Quixote Language School

where LC students will take

Spanish classes. Their time in Guanajuato also included a city-wide tour and visits

with host families who will open their homes to students during the sojourn. In

addition to Spanish classes, students will also have the opportunity to take a travel

writing course for English credit. Dr. Chidsey Dickson will teach the writing course

while Dr. Georg Schwarzmann will guide the Spanish language students on this

wonderful opportunity. Participation in the program will allow students to fulfill their

foreign language general education requirement through study abroad.

While studying in Mexico next summer, students will

visit the impressive Teatro Juarez in Guanajuato—just

one of the amazing sites students will explore during

their study abroad experience.

S t u d y a b r o a d s p o t l i g h t

Carolyn Walsh ’10 experienced France, St. Lucia, and

Uganda in 2008!

How did you select such varied study abroad experiences?

I have my two advisors to thank for my LC study abroad choices. Dr. DeClair led the spring break trip and convinced me to sign up for it, just as Dr. Manian led the St. Lucia trip and sparked my interest in that one, as well. Also, the courses for each trip were based in international relations, so I was able to justify my choices due their relation to my major. I have been interested in Africa for awhile now, and learned of this particular trip through Dr. Olsen, a professor with whom I had a class last year. Dr. Olsen and I also worked on the genocide awareness week together, and during this time he shared his experiences in Africa from the previous summer. His stories were more than enough to convince me to go.

Which experience did you find the most rewarding?

While I love all the experiences I had abroad, I would have to say that my time in Africa was the most rewarding. Although there is an obvious need for food, clothing, medical supplies, etc. in Africa, those we met reacted most to the attention we were able to provide to them, not to the items we had brought with us. The children would light up with joy when we would simply pick them up or hold their hands. While they also enjoyed our empty water bottles, their main source of joy was from the love we and those around them were able to provide. The same is true for everyone we met, not just the children. The emotional and personal connections we made with those we met were clearly valued more than any material item. It was inspirational to see the emphasis placed on love and kindness. This is something I will never forget, and something I will work harder at each day to apply to my own life.

Would you recommend study abroad to other students?

I think that we often hold preconceived notions of others, especially those who seem more foreign to us than others. I also think that these beliefs can typically prove to be false, and therefore I think that spending time in other countries and with those who live either slightly or greatly different lifestyles to ours is the best way to learn the truth about others. I think we can learn something from everyone, and therefore it is best to expand our horizons, views and beliefs through traveling. Also, studying abroad through the College is one of the most reasonable ways to see the world--the trips really are a great deal. I can't imagine being able to do all that I did in France or St. Lucia for the price I paid if I were to have gone on my own. I still can't believe we did it all just in the amount of time we were there, let alone for the great price. I know it can be daunting, in a sense, to think about the expense of traveling or the actual experiences of it, but I truly believe that it is worth it all in the end.

What are your plans for your next international experience?

I actually traveled to El Salvador for two days in early October with Americares. I was lucky enough to win the Robert C. Macauley Caring Award our campus awards each year. An aspect of receiving this award is being able to attend the organization's yearly gala and then travel with them for a quick trip to a country in which their work benefits the communities. After graduation, I am considering joining the Peace Corps.


Wrapped in traditional Masai garb known as

kikoi, Carolyn (right) poses for a picture on the

African plains along with Dr. Olsen and Sara

Harden ’10.

Postcards from abroad

LC students explore

their world.

Derrick VanLeer ’09 explores the

mountains of northern Spain.

Jessica Lee ’09 visits a sikh

temple in India.

Leigh-Ann Kennedy is a self described Diva; she’s been

known to say “Me=Diva!” Her diva-like qualities are

matched by an incredible work ethic and an intense

commitment to success. Since graduating cum laude from

Lynchburg College in 2002, Leigh-Ann has had an

amazing journey. Her professional and personal journey

would not have been possible without the experiences she

had as an undergraduate at Lynchburg College.

As an international relations major with minors in

French and political science, Leigh-Ann was well armed

with a resume that was extremely well balanced with co-

curricular and academic successes. Never one to back

away from academic rigor, Leigh-Ann “chose the IR

major because of its multifaceted and challenging

curriculum and because it’s a unique program that puts

international affairs, economics, culture, and religion at its

forefront.” Her IR major served as a gateway to

participation in the National Model United Nations and

the Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation Consortium.

She says that participating in these inter-collegiate

experiential learning simulations were an added bonus to

being an IR major. She also indicates that, “The

simulations provide invaluable leadership and group

collaboration opportunities essential in the real world.

They were key to my development.” In her senior year,

she served in the leadership cohort for the EU Simulation

and took on the alter ego of the French foreign minister.

Her IR major included a European concentration which,

along with her French minor naturally led her to study

abroad in France with Dr. Bruce Mayer. Leigh-Ann says,

“I studied abroad in France because I was a French minor,

and I was also writing my senior thesis at the time on

political parties in France, so this was a natural fit for

me.” Her experience in France was “life changing.”

She had the opportunity to live with a French family, and

for Leigh-Ann that “was the best part of the entire trip.”

Leigh-Ann became close to her French family and

returned to France in 2005 to visit her “French mom.” She

says, “This is a relationship I will have forever.”

Leigh-Ann’s study abroad experience was

complemented by an international internship. She decided

to stay on in France after her academic course had ended

to complete an internship with the local government in

one of Lynchburg’s sister-cities, Rueil-Malmaison. She

had the opportunity to work

in the education office of

the city government and

that additional experience

further solidified her

commitment to all

things global.

After moving to

Washington, D.C. upon

graduation, Leigh-Ann

doggedly pursued a job in

international affairs. Her

search was not a simple

one, but she remained

focused on her goals and

ultimately landed a

position with the Overseas

Security Advisory Council

in the Department of State.

She served as security

coordinator for Central and

Eastern Europe and had the

opportunity to travel to

such far flung locations as

Kiev, Belgrade, St.

Petersburg, Moscow,

Warsaw, Tbilisi, Baku, and

Istanbul. In 2004 she was selected as security coordinator for the

2004 Olympics in Athens. In this position, she explains, “I was

responsible for briefing the U.S. private sector about all security

risks and threats for the duration of the games.”

Leigh-Ann’s career has continued to provide opportunities,

and she currently woks as a consultant for Kadix Systems and

serves as project manager at the United States Coast Guard. She

recently decided to pursue a graduate degree at George Mason

University and has been accepted in the Organization

Development and Knowledge Management program. She

remains busy working full time and going to school part time.

Leigh-Ann says, “I regard my LC years with great affection and

a bit of nostalgia. To this day I strongly feel that the study

aboard program and professors at Lynchburg College gave me

the confidence and edge that I needed to be successful in the

outside world. I challenge you all to embrace this program and

professors and to go out and touch, taste, and see the world for

yourself! Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary?"

Leigh-Ann Kennedy . . .From Minister of Foreign Af fairs to

Security Coordinator a t the 2004 Athens Olympics

Dr. Edward G. DeClair, Assistant Dean for International Programs


Leigh-Ann Kennedy, LC grad and Over-

seas Security Advisory Council security

coordinator, at the Acropolis, Athens,

Greece, in 2004.


Inter national students spotl ight

Ji-yeon Kim and Jinyoung Kim enjoy life at LC.

How has your experience at LC been so far?

Ji-yoen: I am very happy here at LC. This is a really valuable experience for me. The

campus is beautiful, and the professors and staff are kind and helpful. I live in the

International House. It’s a good place to experience other cultures. I have made many

friends from other countries such as Ghana, the Bahamas, St. Lucia, and Austria. The

MACS Office staff are so nice. They have made me very comfortable and look after me.

Whenever I drop by the office, they welcome me with beautiful smiles. I feel like Annette

and Sandy are my mothers.

Jinyoung: All people here are really awesome. All the faculty help me when I ask a

question or need a favor. My classmates are helpful, too. I enjoy living in Hundley Hall

where I can practice lots of English. Since I live in Hundley, I visit the MACS Office

almost every day. Whenever I go there, they ask me about my day and my classes. The

staff are really sweet every time I see them.

What has been the highlight of your time at LC?

Ji-yeon: I went to the Mexican Independence Day celebration in September where I ate tacos and saw a slide show. It was a

really good experience, and I learned a lot about Mexico.

Jinyoung: I like international events a lot. They help form a bridge or bond between international students and American

students. These events give students good opportunities to make friends.

Hannam University students Jinyoung Kim and

Ji-yeon Kim have joined the LC community for

the 2008-09 academic year as part of our

exchange agreement with our sister school in

Daejeon, South Korea.

The International Society and Hispanic

Society hit the ground running this year

as the organizations highlighted

Hispanic Heritage Month October 15.

About forty Lynchburg College

students put on an hour-long program,

which more than 100 faculty, students,

and staff attended.

Keynote speaker Dr. Nichole

Sanders, assistant professor of history,

spoke of Mexican-American singer

Selena’s contributions to Hispanic

heritage in the U.S. The tribute to

Selena also included Kristyna Mendoza

’11 performing the singer’s famous

song Thinking of You. This wonderful

performance was followed by the

traditional dance of La Quinceañera,

the coming of age celebration Latinas

have for the fifteenth birthday. The

dance is a rite of passage a young

Latina shares with her father. Dr. Georg

Schwarzmann, who teaches both

Spanish and German, played the role of

the father with Kristyna Mendoza

celebrating her La Quinceañera. The

event concluded with a mix of Bachata,

Salsa, Merengue, and Reggeton

performances. Feedback from attendees

was positive, and the International

Society looks forward to staging it

again next year.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off

with Mexico Independence celebration

in September at which students, staff,

and faculty enjoyed tacos, Mexican

music and culture, and piñatas. The

event also featured a slide show of

pictures of the beautiful Mexican city

of Guanajuato, where LC students will

have opportunity to study Spanish

language and engage in travel writing

next summer.

Mallory Wooldridge ’09 gets ready to

take a swing at a piñata during the Mexico

Independence Celebration.

LC community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Student groups unite to promote Hispanic culture with festive events Anahi Martinez ’11, International Society President

What are your

summer plans? Your summer could include these exciting

academic and cultural opportunities!

St. Lucia — Island Exploration through Service-Learning

Mexico — Travel Writing and Spanish language

Ireland — The Rise of the Celtic Tiger

South Korea — Korean Studies at Hannam University

China — The Business World of a Rising Economy

Canada — French language and Criminology at Laval University

Turkey and Greece — The Literature, Art, and Architecture

of the Ancient World

Austria — International Business Management

For more details visit: www.lynchburg.edu/studyabroad

Lear n the wor ld at

Lynchburg College

The study abroad program is an integral and

indispensable component of the College's mission to:

prepare our students for intelligent and whole-

hearted participation in a global society;

create a learning environment that respects

and supports broad diversity; and

create a learning environment that respects

and supports global understanding.

The world is a book, and those who

do not travel read only a page.

~St. Augustine

The International Programs office hosted a group of school

administrators from Russia, who spent a week visiting

Washington, D.C. and the Blue Ridge region through a program

sponsored by the Open World Delegation. During their visit to LC,

the group enjoyed a campus tour, lunch with faculty and staff, an

exhibition in the Daura Gallery, and a class with education

students. The delegation paused for a photo opportunity with

Dr. Ed DeClair, assistant dean for international programs (third

from left).

Computer science major Tim Willis ’09 takes

notes during an on-site lecture while journeying

through the Mediterranean world in summer 2007.

Could this be you next summer?