During Winter Term 2012, WKU students and faculty participated in numerous national and international courses, trips and programs. Check out the following reports that are posted on the WKU News page:
- Gatton Academy in Costa Rica: Students at WKU’s Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky participated in a global learning experience in Costa Rican biodiversity studies.
- Belize Program: Students and faculty from four departments in WKU’s College of Health and Human Services participated in the annual International Health and Human Services Learning Program, also known as the Belize Program.
- Geology of the Bahamas: Sixteen WKU geology majors traveled to San Salvador Island, Bahamas, for a study abroad field course on the geology and natural history of the Bahamas islands.
- Winter program in Peru: WKU faculty and students participated in an Amazon Winterim in Peru to get information to design a collaborative course for doctoral students in the Educational Leadership program and master’s students in Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities.
- Agriculture course in Ecuador: Twenty-seven students participated in the Department of Agriculture’s course in Ecuador.
- Study Away courses: The WKU Study Away Office completed two courses, taking students to the western floodplains or through the art world of New York City.
- Mission trip to Haiti: Two WKU students and five alumni were among 21 Kentuckians who spent a week in Haiti.
More: Photos from some of the trips are posted on the WKU Facebook page; if you have news or photos from Winter Term 2012 courses, contact the Media Relations office.
