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Mayte de Lama presented on wellness and an Argentine novel at conference in Spain
August 24, 2026
The presentation demonstrated how the study of literature can contribute to wellness education while strengthening critical thinking and enhancing students’ analytical, cultural, and interpersonal skills.
Faculty, staff recognized for excellence in Ƶ College, the College of Arts and Sciences
August 18, 2026
The five annual awards celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, service-leadership, mentorship and staff in Ƶ College, the College of Arts and Sciences.
Ƶ research on first-year pedagogies highlights university’s commitment to student success
June 11, 2026
Faculty and staff across campus units collaborate on a new publication that makes the case for intentional faculty development centered on the unique needs of first-year students.
German Studies ends the 2025-26 year with celebrations, inductions and awards
June 1, 2026
The German Studies program celebrated another successful year and awarded Rising Stars, Achievement Awards and Inductions into the National German Honor Society.
Fifth annual Global Vision song contest includes performances in ten different languages
May 22, 2026
Students, staff, faculty and friends joined together at Irazú Coffee for the fifth annual Global Vision song contest. Performers can either do karaoke, sing an original song, or lip sync, the one stipulation is that it must be in a language other than English.
Tori Layton ’26 awarded DAAD grant to help fund a master’s program in Germany
May 19, 2026
Tori Layton ’26 will further her education and obtain her master’s degree in Germany through the DAAD grant.
Five Ƶ seniors and alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
May 13, 2026
Three members of the class of 2026 and two members of the class of 2025 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities to teach English, conduct research or attend graduate school in more than 140 countries. One member of the class of 2026 was selected as an alternate.
Ƶ class brings socio-political conflicts to life through ‘teatro foro’
May 11, 2026
Spanish class performed compelling “forum theater” plays to address contemporary issues in college life.
World Languages & Cultures professors bring global experiences to life at local elementary school
May 4, 2026
The event, organized by Mayte de Lama, associate professor of Spanish, featured a series of interactive tables, each representing a different country or culture.
Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Bethanny Sudibyo connects cultures through language and teaching
April 22, 2026
Through her teaching, research and campus involvement, Bethanny Sudibyo is creating spaces where students feel a sense of belonging, something she says first drew her to Ƶ.