Come along with us as CEA study abroad students in Grenoble lead you on a tour of the city. A little art, a little food, a little fun, a little exploration - a lot of views. As one student says, "What's not to love about Grenoble?!"
Special thanks to CEA Program Director Patrick Foley in Grenoble for this wonderful video!
Our study abroad students in London share their insights, experiences and joys. Thanks to Gerry Kerry, campus director of Eastern Europe and Southern France, for sending this to us!
The highlight of many CEA study abroad programs for students are our excursions and cultural activities. One of the CEA's cultural activities in Granada is a tour ofthe Islamic Granada with Dr. Aurelio Ríos, Professor of Islamic Culture at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas University of Granada.
Dr. Rios explained that the Romans gave to the city the name of Illiberris, transformed into Elvira, and finally into Granada. We stopped by the Corral del Carbón, built in the 14th century as warehouse and merchants' accommodations. It is the only one preserved entirely in Spain.
From there, we went to the Alcaicería. This is now taken over by souvenir shops, but it was once a great bazaar where silk was made and sold. Alcaicería literally means either the "house of Caesar" or "belonging to Caesar" in recognition of the fact that Emperor Justinian granted the Moors permission to sell silk. We continued on by the Cathedral (the big mosque in the past) and the Madraza (first University in Granada ).
Next we stopped in Plaza Nueva and saw the Chancillería Real, a palace of Justice in Classicist style that was ordered by Felipe II in the 16th century. Today, it is the head office of the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Andalucía (Superior High Court of Justice in Andalucia).
We walked down Darro Street by the Darro River to the ancient arab baths. The name of the river derives from Dauro (or dorado) and it refers to the gold that a long time ago it could be found at the river.
We hiked the Albaicin neighborhood. The Albaicín (a World Heritage Site) is one of the districts with more color, enchantment and history of the city of Granada. To wander around the Albaicín is to take a trip through its Moorish roots and delights the senses - to navigate its labyrinth of narrow streets perfumed of blossom smell and to contemplate the gardens of cármenes (its typical houses).
We took pictures at the Plaza de los Carvajales, the best vantage point from which to observe the Alhambra, the exquisite, reddish citadel built in the 11th century by the Moorish rulers and Spain´s most visited tourist attraction. Finally, we made our way down through one of the Calderería streets, a pedestrian street devoted exclusively to Arab tea shops and Moorish craft shops.
Dr. Rios explained that the Romans gave to the city the name of Illiberris, transformed into Elvira, and finally into Granada. We stopped by the Corral del Carbón, built in the 14th century as warehouse and merchants' accommodations. It is the only one preserved entirely in Spain.
From there, we went to the Alcaicería. This is now taken over by souvenir shops, but it was once a great bazaar where silk was made and sold. Alcaicería literally means either the "house of Caesar" or "belonging to Caesar" in recognition of the fact that Emperor Justinian granted the Moors permission to sell silk. We continued on by the Cathedral (the big mosque in the past) and the Madraza (first University in Granada ).
Next we stopped in Plaza Nueva and saw the Chancillería Real, a palace of Justice in Classicist style that was ordered by Felipe II in the 16th century. Today, it is the head office of the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Andalucía (Superior High Court of Justice in Andalucia).
We walked down Darro Street by the Darro River to the ancient arab baths. The name of the river derives from Dauro (or dorado) and it refers to the gold that a long time ago it could be found at the river.
We hiked the Albaicin neighborhood. The Albaicín (a World Heritage Site) is one of the districts with more color, enchantment and history of the city of Granada. To wander around the Albaicín is to take a trip through its Moorish roots and delights the senses - to navigate its labyrinth of narrow streets perfumed of blossom smell and to contemplate the gardens of cármenes (its typical houses).
We took pictures at the Plaza de los Carvajales, the best vantage point from which to observe the Alhambra, the exquisite, reddish citadel built in the 11th century by the Moorish rulers and Spain´s most visited tourist attraction. Finally, we made our way down through one of the Calderería streets, a pedestrian street devoted exclusively to Arab tea shops and Moorish craft shops.
Students involved in CEA C’È choose their volunteer activities according to the level of commitment they are able to offer - some require weekly interaction while some require occasional involvement. The activities range from cleaning up a beloved Florentine piazza, to teaching English to Florentine school children, to spending a late afternoon with local retirees eager to share their life stories. This semester, 15 students are volunteering on a weekly basis. Fifteen others have offered to help in one-time activities.
Five CEA Florence Fall 2010 students were involved in the recent initiative to teach Italian 3rd graders all about the American holiday, Halloween. The youngsters were treated to cupcakes, face painting, songs, and an afternoon of trick-or-treating around the school's administrative offices!
Early this month, the CEA Global Campus in Rome
hosted the Autumn meeting of the Association of American College and University Programs in Italy (AACUPI). The annual event opens the academic year, bringing together representatives from member schools to speak about administrative and student service-related issues that affect all American study abroad programs in Italy, of which there are almost 150.
Representing CEA’s School of Record, UNH President Steven H. Kaplan was present at the event to offer a brief address to AACUPI members. He and Italy Academic Dean and Campus Director Kevin J.F. Murphy welcomed the Association to the CEA/UNH premises in Rome in a meeting that bridged two days.
On Friday, October 1, a welcome reception for new AACUPI members was held at the CEA Global Campus in Rome. The event was an exciting opportunity for CEA and UNH to present the Global Campus to local colleagues.
CEA hosted the full member meeting on Saturday, October 2, at the nearby Villa Massimo. The Villa is the location of the German Academy in Rome, where German artists stay for periods of three months to pursue their work. A prestigious location a few minutes on foot from the Global Campus in Rome, the Villa Massimo offered an idyllic space and environment for this special occasion.
Since 2007, CEA Global Education has been a recognized member of AACUPI by virtue of its U.S.-based relationship with its School of Record, the University of New Haven.
The European Association of International Educators (EAIE) comprises hundreds of members worldwide whose shared goal is to further internationalize higher education around the globe. Four of CEA’s academic deans attended the September meeting of EAIE, held in Nantes, France in September 2010.
CEA’s session focused on the growing need to help students articulate the benefits of study abroad when they enter the global workplace, and to assist them in integrating more fully the potential of international study in developing valuable skill sets and attributes that will empower them in their professional careers.
Read more about CEA's Academic Leadership.
On November 17, 2010, the Living Italy class will travel to Tor Bella Monaca, one of Rome's most socially and economically disadvantaged areas. There, Dr. James Schwarten’s family has lived for more than two decades.
For several years, the name Tor Bella Monaca has been synonymous with illegal drug use and distribution, crime, and dismal levels of positive civic participation. However, in recent years, political support for the area has gleaned some modest achievements, such as the creation of a theatrical space (2005) and a dormitory for university students.
Experiencing firsthand one of Rome's "projects" or "ghetto" zones, students in the Living Italy course will be challenged to grapple with stereotypes of socially disadvantaged citizens and expectations of what constitutes the area's overall spirit. In this course, students are escorted through several areas of Rome, informed of the circumstances under which each area developed, and then asked to contribute their own insights to class discussions on such categories as commercial establishments, professional offices, gender relations, and places of worship.
Following the students' ethnographic encounter with Tor Bella Monaca, they will be invited to enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared the professor’s aunt, Filomena. The students also will have the opportunity to meet with locals and practice their Italian language skills, as most residents have no English language skills.
About Dr. James Schwarten
Dr. Schwarten is a professor of Italian language, literature and culture and specializes in the history of Italian organized crime. He is currently working on a critical edition and translation of the epistles of Kristian Zahrtmann, one of the most renowned Scandinavian painters of the turn of the 20th century. Dr. Schwarten is collaborating with Dr. Lars kaerulf Moller, one of the leading Danish museum directors and scholars of this period in Scandinavian art.
Having established his own art school apart from the Danish Royal Academy, Zahrtmann spent several summers in Abruzzo between 1883 and 1911. His school gave birth to several influential artists who exceeded their master in terms of renown and, arguably, ability. His epistles have been collected and published, but are extant only in Danish. This work will be published in both English and Italian.
For several years, the name Tor Bella Monaca has been synonymous with illegal drug use and distribution, crime, and dismal levels of positive civic participation. However, in recent years, political support for the area has gleaned some modest achievements, such as the creation of a theatrical space (2005) and a dormitory for university students.
Experiencing firsthand one of Rome's "projects" or "ghetto" zones, students in the Living Italy course will be challenged to grapple with stereotypes of socially disadvantaged citizens and expectations of what constitutes the area's overall spirit. In this course, students are escorted through several areas of Rome, informed of the circumstances under which each area developed, and then asked to contribute their own insights to class discussions on such categories as commercial establishments, professional offices, gender relations, and places of worship.
Following the students' ethnographic encounter with Tor Bella Monaca, they will be invited to enjoy a traditional Italian meal prepared the professor’s aunt, Filomena. The students also will have the opportunity to meet with locals and practice their Italian language skills, as most residents have no English language skills.
About Dr. James Schwarten
Dr. Schwarten is a professor of Italian language, literature and culture and specializes in the history of Italian organized crime. He is currently working on a critical edition and translation of the epistles of Kristian Zahrtmann, one of the most renowned Scandinavian painters of the turn of the 20th century. Dr. Schwarten is collaborating with Dr. Lars kaerulf Moller, one of the leading Danish museum directors and scholars of this period in Scandinavian art.
Having established his own art school apart from the Danish Royal Academy, Zahrtmann spent several summers in Abruzzo between 1883 and 1911. His school gave birth to several influential artists who exceeded their master in terms of renown and, arguably, ability. His epistles have been collected and published, but are extant only in Danish. This work will be published in both English and Italian.
CEA study abroad student enrolled in the "Liberal Arts & Business" and "Accelerated Chinese Language & Culture" programs at our Global Campus in Shanghai can now participate in a five-day excursion to Xi'an and through Northwest rural China.
Students will visit the Qin dynasty Terracotta Warriors, Tang dynasty pagoda, and Ming dynasty city wall, as well as various Emperors’ mausoleums. The rural experience will include an overnight stay in a village, participation in farm work, and interviews with farmers on popular topics such as population migration as part of China’s agriculture policy.
Students will visit the Qin dynasty Terracotta Warriors, Tang dynasty pagoda, and Ming dynasty city wall, as well as various Emperors’ mausoleums. The rural experience will include an overnight stay in a village, participation in farm work, and interviews with farmers on popular topics such as population migration as part of China’s agriculture policy.
This video comes to us from Gerry Kerr - CEA Campus Director for Eastern Europe and Southern France - in Berlin, Germany. Sit back, relax and enjoy a short tour of the Berlin's urban landscapes and people.
Is there a budding artist in you waiting to erupt with passionate discovery? Well, how about discovering how much your art won't suffer if you take it on a little field trip to say - oh, I don't know - Paris? Madrid? The French Riviera? Florence?
Take a look at what these recent Paris study abroad students accomplished with their photography class.
Of course, it's not hard to get inspired when you're attending class in the City of Light. But if crepes and quiet sophistication aren't your style, check out how many other CEA study abroad programs offer photography courses. Or Fine Arts studies. Go ahead, what are you waiting for?
Take a look at what these recent Paris study abroad students accomplished with their photography class.
Of course, it's not hard to get inspired when you're attending class in the City of Light. But if crepes and quiet sophistication aren't your style, check out how many other CEA study abroad programs offer photography courses. Or Fine Arts studies. Go ahead, what are you waiting for?
Thanks to Program Director Kristin Kerr in the French Riviera for this student video about their study abroad experiences so far!
Buongiorno a tutti!
My name is Tim, and I'm writing from Rome, Italy, where I'm doing my study abroad this semester. Pretty cool, eh? I've already seen the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Saint Paul's Basilica (still waiting to see St. Peter's and the Vatican), the Pantheon, dozens of other ancient Roman sites, and we even took a weekend trip to Mt. Vesuvius and the island of Capri.
All in the first two weeks!
With all that ground covered already, you would think that we've done nothing but sight-seeing, but on the contrary, we've had plenty of downtime, been going out to check out Rome's night life and have spent a good chunk of hours dining at some of Rome's many, many ristoranti, and pizzerie. We've been able to see so much because so many wonderful historical places are so close together, and everything is integrated right into the modern city, not set off to the side, or hidden inside museums.
One more random thought: It's crazy how fast you take things for granted. Today I was walking past the Colosseum as the sun was rising behind it, on my way to class. No big deal ... Wait, no big deal? Two weeks ago that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life! It's 2000 years old, still standing, and all manner of epic (and horrible) battles happened RIGHT THERE! OK, anyway, it is what it is. Here's a cool pic of the Colosseum that I took at night:
So, what do you hope to get out of your study abroad?
This is an important question to consider, and I'll admit that I probably didn't spend enough time thinking about this. My simple answer is that I want to learn and absorb as much Italian culture and language as I can while I'm here. The point of studying abroad, in my opinion, is to get a different perspective on the world than what we can get within the United States.
Already, I can tell that if this was my only goal, I could have picked a better place than Rome. The problem with Rome is that there is enough tourism and American influence, that you can live within your comfort zone for the most part. What I mean is, there are American-style bars, restaurants that cater to Americans, movie theaters that show only English films, and even an abundant amount of McDonalds. You aren't forced to immerse yourself into the culture; you can tiptoe around it, and you'll do it without even realizing it. That's kind of what I've been doing so far. Not intentionally avoiding immersing myself, but it's easy to gravitate toward things you understand. So, if you want to get the full cultural immersion, either be prepared to actively pursue it, or stay away from big touristy cities like Rome.
Luckily, I have a another goal for this semester: personal growth in my faith, which Rome is perfect for. I'm a Catholic, but I didn't attend a Catholic school, and I don't know very much about the Catholic faith. If you're not Catholic, you probably think Catholics are weird, or at very least they believe and practice weird things. The wonderful thing, though, is that all the practices of Catholic mass is born out of traditions and have real meaning. Many of these traditions were established in Rome, and what better way to understand what you believe than to learn about the beginnings in the place that the traditions started.
This week I went to the church of Santa Susanna, which is built over the home of Saint Susanna, a young woman who was secretly a Christian in the time that the penalty for being a Christian was immediate death. Saint Susanna was found out, and they tried to force her to denounce her faith in front of the Pagan idols, but she refused. She was found out and martyred by her uncle, who was a prominent figure in Rome, who hated Christians. It's amazing to hear stories like this, and see where these saints lived (and in this case were buried).
Hearing this kind of story, it's hard to doubt the existence of the Lord in these people's lives. How could someone possibly be so resolute in their belief that they will accept a horrible death instead of saying some simple words, unless God really did live in their hearts? If I had to make that choice, and when the chips were down, it would take a supernatural strength to choose to be a martyr. I certainly don't think I would be brave enough. Even if you don't share my same beliefs, I think there is a lot of value to learning about Christianity and Catholicism in the Eternal City.
I'm running out of time; my bus for Oktoberfest leaves in an hour! Hope you guys have a wonderful study abroad. I'm excited to see how much I've changed by December!
Ciao!
Tim Echtenkamp
Tim Echtenkamp is studying abroad this semester in Rome, Italy. He is a senior majoring in engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
My name is Tim, and I'm writing from Rome, Italy, where I'm doing my study abroad this semester. Pretty cool, eh? I've already seen the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Saint Paul's Basilica (still waiting to see St. Peter's and the Vatican), the Pantheon, dozens of other ancient Roman sites, and we even took a weekend trip to Mt. Vesuvius and the island of Capri.
All in the first two weeks!
With all that ground covered already, you would think that we've done nothing but sight-seeing, but on the contrary, we've had plenty of downtime, been going out to check out Rome's night life and have spent a good chunk of hours dining at some of Rome's many, many ristoranti, and pizzerie. We've been able to see so much because so many wonderful historical places are so close together, and everything is integrated right into the modern city, not set off to the side, or hidden inside museums.
One more random thought: It's crazy how fast you take things for granted. Today I was walking past the Colosseum as the sun was rising behind it, on my way to class. No big deal ... Wait, no big deal? Two weeks ago that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life! It's 2000 years old, still standing, and all manner of epic (and horrible) battles happened RIGHT THERE! OK, anyway, it is what it is. Here's a cool pic of the Colosseum that I took at night:So, what do you hope to get out of your study abroad?
This is an important question to consider, and I'll admit that I probably didn't spend enough time thinking about this. My simple answer is that I want to learn and absorb as much Italian culture and language as I can while I'm here. The point of studying abroad, in my opinion, is to get a different perspective on the world than what we can get within the United States.
Already, I can tell that if this was my only goal, I could have picked a better place than Rome. The problem with Rome is that there is enough tourism and American influence, that you can live within your comfort zone for the most part. What I mean is, there are American-style bars, restaurants that cater to Americans, movie theaters that show only English films, and even an abundant amount of McDonalds. You aren't forced to immerse yourself into the culture; you can tiptoe around it, and you'll do it without even realizing it. That's kind of what I've been doing so far. Not intentionally avoiding immersing myself, but it's easy to gravitate toward things you understand. So, if you want to get the full cultural immersion, either be prepared to actively pursue it, or stay away from big touristy cities like Rome.
Luckily, I have a another goal for this semester: personal growth in my faith, which Rome is perfect for. I'm a Catholic, but I didn't attend a Catholic school, and I don't know very much about the Catholic faith. If you're not Catholic, you probably think Catholics are weird, or at very least they believe and practice weird things. The wonderful thing, though, is that all the practices of Catholic mass is born out of traditions and have real meaning. Many of these traditions were established in Rome, and what better way to understand what you believe than to learn about the beginnings in the place that the traditions started.
This week I went to the church of Santa Susanna, which is built over the home of Saint Susanna, a young woman who was secretly a Christian in the time that the penalty for being a Christian was immediate death. Saint Susanna was found out, and they tried to force her to denounce her faith in front of the Pagan idols, but she refused. She was found out and martyred by her uncle, who was a prominent figure in Rome, who hated Christians. It's amazing to hear stories like this, and see where these saints lived (and in this case were buried).
Hearing this kind of story, it's hard to doubt the existence of the Lord in these people's lives. How could someone possibly be so resolute in their belief that they will accept a horrible death instead of saying some simple words, unless God really did live in their hearts? If I had to make that choice, and when the chips were down, it would take a supernatural strength to choose to be a martyr. I certainly don't think I would be brave enough. Even if you don't share my same beliefs, I think there is a lot of value to learning about Christianity and Catholicism in the Eternal City.
I'm running out of time; my bus for Oktoberfest leaves in an hour! Hope you guys have a wonderful study abroad. I'm excited to see how much I've changed by December!
Ciao!
Tim Echtenkamp
Tim Echtenkamp is studying abroad this semester in Rome, Italy. He is a senior majoring in engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Thank you to CEA Program Director Vivienne Hamill in Aix-en-Provence for sharing this wonderful glimpse into her students' study abroad fall semester!
Dr. Vicky Kynourgiopoulou will have reason to celebrate in late November, 2010.
CEA's Assistant Academic Dean in Italy and Professor of Archaeology at our Global Campus in Rome, Dr. Kynourgiopoulou has completed her book chapter entitled National Identity Interrupted: The Mutilation of the Parthenon Marbles and the Greek Claim for Repatriation, which has been published and is ready for distribution at the end of next month. The chapter is part of the volume, Contested Cultural Heritage: Religion, Nationalism, Erasure, and Exclusion in a Global World, edited by Helaine Silverman, a leading scholar in Cultural Heritage studies.
Dr. Kynourgiopoulou is a native of Greece, and grew up near the base of the Athens Acropolis. The history of the Parthenon Marbles is, therefore, close to her heart and is representative of much of her personal interest and research. The topic of cultural heritage drives Dr. Kynourgiopoulou’s field work as well, as her archaeological digs in North African and Middle Eastern countries require her careful consideration for how cultural heritage can help growth in developing countries, along with issues of repatriation and cultural identity.
Recently, Dr. Kynourgiopoulou also was named co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology section on World Heritage and reviewer for the Heritage Cities and Sites volume on Social and Urban Scale.
CEA's Assistant Academic Dean in Italy and Professor of Archaeology at our Global Campus in Rome, Dr. Kynourgiopoulou has completed her book chapter entitled National Identity Interrupted: The Mutilation of the Parthenon Marbles and the Greek Claim for Repatriation, which has been published and is ready for distribution at the end of next month. The chapter is part of the volume, Contested Cultural Heritage: Religion, Nationalism, Erasure, and Exclusion in a Global World, edited by Helaine Silverman, a leading scholar in Cultural Heritage studies.
Dr. Kynourgiopoulou is a native of Greece, and grew up near the base of the Athens Acropolis. The history of the Parthenon Marbles is, therefore, close to her heart and is representative of much of her personal interest and research. The topic of cultural heritage drives Dr. Kynourgiopoulou’s field work as well, as her archaeological digs in North African and Middle Eastern countries require her careful consideration for how cultural heritage can help growth in developing countries, along with issues of repatriation and cultural identity.
Recently, Dr. Kynourgiopoulou also was named co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology section on World Heritage and reviewer for the Heritage Cities and Sites volume on Social and Urban Scale.
Before a dessert of biscotti and amaretti, guests were entertained by a choreographed Renaissance dance in the main foyer of the villa. Students then took the space over, with Renaissance-inspired dance, while serenaded by a musician on a guitar and recorder.
CEA also invited students studying at the Global Campus from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University to participate. These students happily joined in the banquet and festivities.
For an evening, the Roman villa was transported back in time.
CEA's French Riviera Program Director Kristin Kerr has been been organizing internships for CEA students at the Cannes Film Festival since 1996.
"I’ve met many big stars over the past 14 years at the Cannes Film Festival, but my most memorable encounter was the one I made with Tony Curtis at the 1996 Festival, when we spent a whole day shooting a documentary about the actor’s life. He was very friendly and personable and made all of the crew feel at ease, signing autographs and chatting with us at the end of the day’s filming."
Tony Curtis appeared in more than 100 films during his 60-year career and is probably best known for his role in “Some Like it Hot” alongside Marilyn Monroe.
"I was sad to hear that Tony passed away recently at the age of 85, but I’ll always remember the day I spent in the company of one of Hollywood’s biggest legends!"
Students enrolled in the CEA French Riviera program in spring get the unique opportunity to apply for an internship working as production assistants for a US-based production company at the Cannes Film Festival in May each year.
Watch this video to learn more.
For more information on CEA programs in France, including the French Riviera, go to our homepage and click on the map.
"I’ve met many big stars over the past 14 years at the Cannes Film Festival, but my most memorable encounter was the one I made with Tony Curtis at the 1996 Festival, when we spent a whole day shooting a documentary about the actor’s life. He was very friendly and personable and made all of the crew feel at ease, signing autographs and chatting with us at the end of the day’s filming."
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| Tony Curtis and Kristin Kerr, CEA program director in French Riviera, in 1996. |
"I was sad to hear that Tony passed away recently at the age of 85, but I’ll always remember the day I spent in the company of one of Hollywood’s biggest legends!"
Students enrolled in the CEA French Riviera program in spring get the unique opportunity to apply for an internship working as production assistants for a US-based production company at the Cannes Film Festival in May each year.
Watch this video to learn more.
For more information on CEA programs in France, including the French Riviera, go to our homepage and click on the map.
This September, the CEA Global Campus in Florence, Italy hosted its first Welcome Lecture, open to the public. Professor of Humanities Sirpa Salenius addressed her audience with a lecture entitled “The Grand Tour: Past and Present.” While the lecture was based on Professor Salenius’s research on the topic and era of the Grand Tour and its main and forgotten protagonists, her comments circled back to the experience that current students at the Global Campus in Florence are experiencing. CEA students, in some ways, follow in the footsteps of their 18th- and 19th-century predecessors. Florence student Rick J. Widden was inspired by Dr. Salenius’s talk enough to write an essay about the importance of experience abroad. His full essay was published by a local English-language newspaper. We wanted to share with you two passages:
“For centuries, youth have ventured out of their native countries to experience a foreign land with a variety of motives. No matter the individual reasons, this new “home” provides a picturesque backdrop for an explorer to morph into the cultured, experienced, travelled, and well-rounded individual that is necessary for a successful life as an adult. Florence is often the ideal destination for this life changing experience, considering its rich culture, diverse population and central location. Though the adjustment phase for some may prove to be challenging, the positive effects and growth an individual returns home with far outweighs any difficulties. Living abroad is truly an indescribable and immeasurable episode in one’s life. ...
“Though time and effort are required to make living abroad possible, the few experiences listed above in addition to those that go unnamed far overshadow any grief experienced prior or during this unique opportunity. To anyone in the midst of this process, enjoy what is at your fingertips and treasure it for a lifetime. These are your defining days.”
Professor Sirpa Salenius is a native of Helsinki, Finland. She received her PhD in English Studies from the University of Joensuu in Finland and her MA in the same, focusing on American Literature, from the University of Florence in Italy. You can read more about Professor Salenius online under Florence Faculty.
CEA Global Education and Providence College are pleased to announce the launch of a new study abroad program at CEA’s Global Campus in Rome, Italy: The CEA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies.
This unique collaboration combines CEA’s outstanding student admissions and academic management and support with Providence College’s distinguished academic leadership and religious tradition. The Center will begin admitting students for semester study in Fall 2011. The Center’s targeted enrollment will be students from U.S. colleges and universities.
“CEA Global Education sees this collaboration with Providence College as an exciting new venture for both parties,” said John D. Heyl, CEA’s vice president for strategic partnerships. “We value Providence’s Dominican tradition, outstanding theology faculty and commitment to the whole student experience. CEA’s leadership in Rome will help this creative concept become a reality for students and faculty alike.”
The Center’s curriculum will focus on the unique opportunities to study theology and religion in Rome — the historic focus of the Roman Catholic Church. Students will take two required courses, “New Testament in the Eternal City” and an Italian language course, and choose from a range of elective courses representing a number of disciplines. They also are invited to enroll in other courses selected from the comprehensive curriculum offered at the CEA Global Campus in Rome.
Dr. Kevin J. F. Murphy, CEA’s Academic Dean and Campus Director in Italy, will serve as the first Director of the Center. Providence College will appoint a Faculty Resident Director each academic year.
Faculty will be drawn from local experts and scholars, as well as visiting Providence College faculty. Students will be able to learn from leading scholars from the city’s Pontifical colleges, as well as from representatives of the major institutions of religious devotion and instruction in Rome today (Roman Catholic, Jewish, Orthodox, Muslim, Lutheran, and Anglican).
Students also will have the opportunity to attend and participate in the calendar of international conferences and events organized by the Roman Catholic Church and related institutions.
The Center is coordinating an ambitious agenda for the coming years. CEA/PC plans to initiate a public lecture series, partnerships to support advanced research, and student volunteer and internship opportunities at religious and charitable organizations.
The Center will provide a venue for advanced research by offering visiting faculty, students and independent scholars facilities to pursue their work in Rome, to use the Center’s facilities and resources, and to enjoy the Center’s help in gaining access to Italian archives and libraries.
“Providence College is genuinely excited to collaborate with CEA Global Education to offer this exceptional study abroad educational opportunity, which will impact not only students but faculty scholars as well,” said Adrian G. Beaulieu, dean of the Center for International Studies at Providence College. “The CEA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies truly will be a center of focused academic excellence, independent research, and faculty development, and will lead to innovative career pathways for students.”
Additional details regarding the new CEA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies will be announced in early October 2010 on both the CEA and Providence College Web sites.
Find more information online at www.GoWithCEA.com and www.Providence.edu. Learn more about the CEA Global Campus in Rome at www.GoWithCEA.com/Rome.
“CEA Global Education sees this collaboration with Providence College as an exciting new venture for both parties,” said John D. Heyl, CEA’s vice president for strategic partnerships. “We value Providence’s Dominican tradition, outstanding theology faculty and commitment to the whole student experience. CEA’s leadership in Rome will help this creative concept become a reality for students and faculty alike.”
The Center’s curriculum will focus on the unique opportunities to study theology and religion in Rome — the historic focus of the Roman Catholic Church. Students will take two required courses, “New Testament in the Eternal City” and an Italian language course, and choose from a range of elective courses representing a number of disciplines. They also are invited to enroll in other courses selected from the comprehensive curriculum offered at the CEA Global Campus in Rome.
Faculty will be drawn from local experts and scholars, as well as visiting Providence College faculty. Students will be able to learn from leading scholars from the city’s Pontifical colleges, as well as from representatives of the major institutions of religious devotion and instruction in Rome today (Roman Catholic, Jewish, Orthodox, Muslim, Lutheran, and Anglican).
Students also will have the opportunity to attend and participate in the calendar of international conferences and events organized by the Roman Catholic Church and related institutions.
The Center is coordinating an ambitious agenda for the coming years. CEA/PC plans to initiate a public lecture series, partnerships to support advanced research, and student volunteer and internship opportunities at religious and charitable organizations.
The Center will provide a venue for advanced research by offering visiting faculty, students and independent scholars facilities to pursue their work in Rome, to use the Center’s facilities and resources, and to enjoy the Center’s help in gaining access to Italian archives and libraries.
“Providence College is genuinely excited to collaborate with CEA Global Education to offer this exceptional study abroad educational opportunity, which will impact not only students but faculty scholars as well,” said Adrian G. Beaulieu, dean of the Center for International Studies at Providence College. “The CEA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies truly will be a center of focused academic excellence, independent research, and faculty development, and will lead to innovative career pathways for students.”
Additional details regarding the new CEA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies will be announced in early October 2010 on both the CEA and Providence College Web sites.
Find more information online at www.GoWithCEA.com and www.Providence.edu. Learn more about the CEA Global Campus in Rome at www.GoWithCEA.com/Rome.
Contact:
Shannon Cates
Director of Program Development
CEA Global Education
480.375.2802
Shannon.Cates@GoWithCEA.com
