PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University plans to be one of the first universities to take advantage of a new policy that allows travel from the U.S. into Cuba. Following President Obama’s directive in 2011, there is greater opportunity for educational programs and travel after a nearly 50 year ban.
The 12-day WSU program, June 12-23, is open to students, faculty and staff. The first workshop for those interested will be at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Honors Hall lounge.
“This program will further enrich our cultural diversity by providing an opportunity for staff, faculty and students to jointly share learning, as well as fun experiences, in a vibrant political and socio-cultural setting,” said Prema Arasu, vice provost of WSU International Programs (IP).
Organized by a Canadian company, the visit will provide a diverse experience encompassing politics, history, religion, society, economics, agriculture and environmental concerns.
Students participating for credit will attend pre-trip lectures, assignments and discussions with Jessica Cassleman, assistant dean of the Honors College, who is organizing the program with Laurie Quiring in IP.
Candice Goucher, professor of history at WSU Vancouver, led a student group to Cuba in 2002 and former WSU Vancouver Chancellor Hal Dengerink led a faculty delegation in 2003.
For more information, contact Jessica Cassleman, casslema@wsu.edu, Candace Chenoweth, chenow@wsu.edu, or Laurie Quiring, quiring@wsu.edu