Monday, July 30, 2012

WJU Summer Career and Cultural Program Week 4



Four weeks of cultural, educational and career program allowed high school students from the United States and around the world the opportunity to learn about different cultures and customs, experience real college classes and explore career options. The students spent their last week here at WJU learning mainly the scientific, economic, political, and ecological perspectives of energy choices and their impacts. Particular emphasis was examining the lessons and impacts of coal and natural gas industry in the Appalachian region, for local as well as global communities.

Outside the classroom, the students had a trip to Kennywood Amusement Park in Pittsburgh where they experience fun rides such as the famous rollercoaster. They also visited the Pittsburgh Pirates at their home game against the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, the Pirates lost but the student still had a good time rocking out their Pittsburgh Pirates gear. Check out the photos!



 
Students from DePaul Cristo Rey High School in Cincinnati OH also arrived at our campus to take part of our summer event. They were the last group of Cristo Rey students from several states to visit WJU. 

Jesuit's Got Talent Finale was also a fun event this week. The students got to show off their talents in singing and dancing. They also had a water balloon fight in front of Donahue building. Here are some photos of the students playing water balloon games.







Lastly, our visiting students prepared presentations about their stay here at WJU. It was heartbreaking to see them leave, but through their speeches it was nice to know they had a good time. President Beyer stopped by at the farewell gathering to give a meaningful speech. Here are photos of the gathering held at CET.






 
All of us at WJU especially the English Language Institute (ELI) hope to see our visiting students again! Here are group pictures of students from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Cincinnati. 





WJU Summer Career and Cultural Program would not be possible without the English Language Institute staff. They have done a very nice job of making this summer a success. Here is a group photo of our lovely teachers at ELI.



Although the Summer Career and Cultural Program has officially ended, we are looking forward to all the fun when school starts again in the fall. Don't forget to check us out throughout the year for additional post. We here at ELI hope for everyone to have a good rest of the summer. See you!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

WJU Summer Career and Cultural Program Week 3


WJU’s career and cultural program is quickly coming to an end.  We here at WJU hope that our visiting students are experiencing a summer they will cherish through their lives. Like any other week, this week was full of activities. The guys played basketball and the girls played soccer. Check out photos of our students showing off their skills.






This week, the students were introduced to Surrealism in Art, the role of Myth and Magic in Literature and how culture influences our understanding of what is strange or unusual. The students showed their creativity on their collage projects in art class taught by Ms. Georgia Tambasis, Professor of Visual Arts. Here are photos of the students with their art projects.








 The ladies had a Zumba night which turned out to be a success. Check out the photos!





After a long day of classes, the students got to have more fun playing bowling at the local bowling alley, and dancing the night away at the Red Carpet Dance in the Ratt. The girls looked glamorous and the guys looked handsome. It was definitely a good night! Check out the photos.











 
To end the week, a group of Spanish students went to a West Virginia trip. They visited Prickett’s Fort in Fairmont, WV where Capt. Jacob Prickett and other WV settlers lived in the 1700’s. In addition, they toured the Governor’s Mansion, Capital Building, and the West Virginia Museum all located in Charleston, WV. Here are photos of the students enjoying a little piece of West Virginia history.





 









As part of their West Virginia tour, the West Virginia Museum provided our students with video cameras that they can use to record interesting things inside the building. Here is a video from a student's video camera as they enter and begin the tour.

 
While others are touring West Virginia, another group of students participated in the Root Beer Float Fundraiser for Easter Seals. With the help of the local Kroger store, the students made root beer floats and sold them for a dollar to help fund services to individuals with disabilities and developmental delays.



 
WJU’s summer event has been going really fast and there’s only one week left! Don’t forget to check back next week to see how the students will end their stay here at WJU. See you!