VCSU Hosting Spanish Day on Oct. 14
Photo: VCSU faculty Luis Betancur speaks to students during a Spanish Day activity related to Alebrijes, which are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of mythical creatures.
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host area high school students and classes for its annual Spanish Day on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Hosted by VCSU’s Language and Literature Department, the event immerses students in the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging, hands-on activities. Participants will:
- Explore contemporary slang from across the Spanish-speaking world
- Learn about diverse cultural traditions
- Hear music from popular Hispanic artists
- Create imaginative, culture-inspired crafts
About 100 high school students from Valley City High School, Central Cass High School and Lisbon High School are expected to attend the event.
Students will also have opportunities to learn more about VCSU and its academic offerings in Spanish. VCSU offers majors in Spanish and Spanish Education, as well as a Spanish minor and a Spanish certificate.
Area high school teachers looking to bring a class to Spanish Day can contact VCSU faculty Luis Betancur at luis.betancur@vcsu.edu.
Spanish Day is one of several special hands-on visit days that VCSU hosts throughout the year. Other specific academic visit days for high school students feature VCSU programs such as music, art and teacher education.