By jvenegas on Dec 2, 2013 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Immigration and Emigration – A Global Trend
Willamette community! The United States is a land made of immigrants, but is it the only one? The WWN, through the perspectives of our contributors, brings to you what immigration and emigration is like in other parts of the world. We hope that you find the rich material engaging and fulfilling as the capability to […]
By jvenegas on Nov 4, 2013 in Bolivia | Comments Off on The Goal of Art Education in Bolivian Schools
The principal goal to introduce art in Bolivian education system was to cultivate student’s mind and spirit and provide them with emotional outlets and means of self expression.Since kindergarten through college students have been introduced to a range of traditional and innovative forms of visual art, craft, paint, classical and popular music, folk art and […]
By jvenegas on Oct 9, 2013 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Willamette World News is Back!
================================================================================== Ladies and gentlemen, the time you’ve been breathlessly awaiting has come! The Language Learning Center is proud to present…. (drumroll please) The 10th anniversary publications of the Willamette World News!!! The WWN is a blog written by Willamette international students, eager to share their stories from home and the differences they’ve been experiencing since […]
By jvenegas on Dec 5, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on I hear bells a-ringing… wedding bells that is!
In honor of the upcoming holiday festivities we have decided to bring you an issue on… weddings? That’s right weddings! Learn about the running groom in China, the role of coca leaves in Bolivian Quechua weddings, what “Despedida de Soltero/a” means in Argentina, what Shinto ceremonies consist of in Japan, and more! Enjoy! WWN Editors […]
By jvenegas on Feb 28, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Flavors from around the world!
“You are what you eat” says the age-old saying. In this issue of the Willamette World News we bring the meaning of this saying closer to home with dishes from around the world! Entrées from Germany, Colombia, and China, accompanied with Japanese UME treats, sweets from Spain, and dessert à la France! Alongside these dishes we are introducing […]