Posted on Friday, January 03, 2020
Beginning Sunday, a record number of scholars will be flying to eight destinations around the world for this year’s Interim Term.
“We have 117 students studying abroad this term,” said Michele Raphoon in the Office of Global Engagement. “That beats the previous record of 114 set in 2017.”
Courses range from a study of the physical and metaphysical properties of Iceland to the music and tales of Ireland.
“We will have students in New Zealand, South Africa, the Cayman Islands, England, France, Spain and Morocco,” said Raphoon. “Everyone is very excited about the breadth of offerings we have this year.”
Some of the study-away classes will examine the cultures of Spain and Morocco, the treasures of La Belle France, nursing since Nightingale, business and tourism in the Cayman Islands and the people and customs of New Zealand.
Senior Samantha James is doing an international internship in Cape Town, South Africa, through Evolve Abroad, an organization based in England and South Africa that offers programs focusing on issues related to education.
“Sam will be participating in a program called ‘Teaching with a Focus on Education in the 21st Century.’ She’ll work with a mentor whose expertise is equality, diversity and inclusion in the classroom,” Raphoon said.
There also are out-of-the-ordinary classes being offered on campus during Interim Term. Some of those include “Puppetry Design, Construction and Performance;” “Game Shows, Popular Culture and Numbers;” “More than Just Pets;” “The Pop Culture South;” “Zen and the Art of Auto Maintenance;” and “Civil War: Cause, Conflict and Legacy.”
“We really encourage our students to step outside their comfort zones during Interim Term and try something new,” said Dr. Jon Ernstberger, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Director of General Education Online Instruction. “Want to learn about genealogy or 3D printing? We have courses on that.”
Since 2001, LaGrange College students have been exploring the world and expanding their horizons through Interim Term. In 2013, the college launched its Global Engagement Initiative and started offering travel vouchers to students who wanted to study away during Jan Term or May Away.
“We provide $2,500 travel vouchers to first-time, full-time students to be used their junior or senior years,” Raphoon said. “Every year, we have more students using their vouchers to study away.”
Dr. Beverly Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College, will deliver this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day address at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 6 in Price Theater. More information will be provided in next week’s @lagrange.
Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming Preview Days for prospective students on Feb. 29 and March 28. Visit here for more information. https://www.lagrange.edu/admission-and-aid/admission/visit-campus/visit-events/index.html
Men’s Basketball
The Panthers (2-8) went 0-2 at the Emory Shootout, losing 84-67 to No. 21 Guilford and 93-76 to defending Division III national champion Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Sophomore Henry Blair had a career-high 22 points against Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Women’s Basketball
LC (6-4) lost 68-58 to Bridgewater (Virginia) in a non-conference game Monday in Mariotti Gym. Daijah Cousins, Breona Glover and Morgan Grant each had seven points for the Panthers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Jan. 5
Women's Basketball at Berea, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Averett, 2 p.m.
Productions continue on the stage of Price Theater. See what’s coming up here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs1d0nLccnw
Jonus excelling as coach for LaGrange – The Sand Mountain Reporter, Dec. 26, 2019
https://www.sandmountainreporter.com/free_share/article_08d8b57e-2809-11ea-8c28-bbeb43eaa53e.html
Category: Academics, Global engagement, College
Keywords: Interim Term Global Engagement travel
