Delta Phi Alpha Dinner
On February 25, OU's chapter of Delta Phi Alpha met for their annual induction dinner. This year 11 outstanding German students were inducted into the National Honorary Society. The celebration was held at Stephen's restaurant on Court Street and was attended by the pledge class, their friends and family, Delta Phi Alpha members, and faculty of the Department of Modern Languages.
2010's new members of the German National Honorary Society, Delta Phi Alpha
Bärbel Such, advisor of Delta Phi Alpha enjoys dinner with German faculty and National Honorary Society students
Nik Sathe and Annette Steigerwald proudly represent the German section.
9TH Ohio Latin Americanist Conference
:
Modern Latin America: The Blurring of Ideological Platforms
Despite the slippery weather and multiple inches of snow, Latin American aficionados from around the state and region came to Ohio University to participate in the conference. Our keynote speaker, Sarah Stephens, inspired us to work with our senators to take a greater part in Latin American affairs. She will help us draft a letter that individuals can send to their state representatives to make sure that Latin America stays in sight. Anyone interested in a copy may write directly to
Dr. Partyka for a copy.
We were made aware of the earthquake and devastation that hit Chile during the conference weekend, and had the TV news on full time as well as internet broadcasts available for all conference members to keep updated.
After two days of intensive sessions that covered every topic from education through volcanic eruptions the student organization OLA sponsored a dance at Bromley Hall with the group Son del Caribe. Students, faculty and community members enjoyed this authentic group who filled the night air with the sounds of salsa.
We would like to thank everyone who came to the conference and to those who sponsored the event. Stay tuned for news of next years conference and for pictures of this years.
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here for more pictures.
For a copy of the keynote speaker, Sarah Stephens, speech go
here.
Toledo, Spain Lector: Spanish/LAS Master's student Brian Bush has been selected to be the lector for the Toledo program for academic year 2010-11. He will be employed by the University of Castilla La Mancha to teach English beginning in the Fall. Congratulations, Brian.
STUDY ABROAD IN FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZILin SUMMER 2010: Applications due to the Office of Education Abroad on March 25. For further information, check the website or contact Dr. Betsy Partyka at partyka@ohio.edu. Download application from the Office of Education Abroad website: http://ohio.edu/educationabroad
OUTREACH: Want to teach Spanish in the elementary schools? Here is your opportunity. If you are in a SPAN 341 or higher course you can apply to teach once a week in the Alexander Elementary School. Just fill out
this form and send it to
Dr. Partyka, or leave it in her mailbox in Gordy Hall.
