SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
DESIGNER: JING HAMILTON
FALL 1 2014 - WEEK 4
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!
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CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER !Colombian CESL Students Go to Sahuaro High School! On Thursday, September 25th, CESL students from the Colombian Special Program went on a trip to visit Sahuaro High school in order to have a glimpse of the United States education system.
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EDITOR: JEREMY LEE
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Upcoming Fall 2014 Activities & Events 10/4 -
Buckelew Farms [$20] (Experience fall in America and explore a corn maze!)
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Tucson Meet Yourself [Free!] (Experience food and cultures from all around the world!）
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Space is limited! NEW Sign up for ALL activities online at: <http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/content/activities>
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Other Events
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FREE ENGLISH CLASS ON SATURDAYS!!
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The University of Arizona’s Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), in conjunction with its English as a Foreign Language Teacher Training (TEFL) program, will offer 8 hours of FREE English classes for ESL students at the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL building) at the University of Arizona (U of A) this February.
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FREE CLASS DATES! Saturdays, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.!
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October 04/2014! October 11/2014! CESL Building, UA Campus!
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October 03/2014! October 10/2014! El Rio Community Center!
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Refreshments will be available during a short break from 11:50 to 12:10 pm. These classes are FREE and open to EVERYONE over the age of 18. Please email khertens@email.arizona.edu if you have any questions. CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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FALL CESL PICNIC WEDNESDAY OCT. 1ST 11 AM - 3 PM REID PARK, RAMADA #14 TICKETS ARE $1 IN CESL 101 FOOD GAMES FUN SUN
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
FALL 1 2014 - WEEK 4
CESL Coffee Talk Hour What:
CESL Coffee Talk
Free coffee - free conversation (for students & teachers) When:
Thursdays 12:10-12:55 Where: CESL 205
CESL Grand Canyon Fall 2014 Trip! Dates: Friday, October 24th-Sunday October 26th
Cost: $295 per person Talk to Jim or Glen in 200!
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Every week we will interview two CESL Students. If you are willing to be interviewed, talk to the Student Workers in the Student Learning Center
Name: Li Chen Age: 20 years old Level: 40 Hometown: An Hui, China; South of the Beijing province and north of Shanghai. It is a very big province How long Have you been here: 1 month! This is my first time in America. I am very excited to study American Culture What major do you hope to pursue: Accounting! What is your favorite thing to do in Tucson: Next month, I am going to the Grand Canyon with a bunch of people and I am so excited. I had friends tell me about it before What is your favorite American movie: I don't have a favorite movie, but I like Interviewed by: Ann Turinawe! romantic movies What is your favorite American food: Papa Johns in the student union! What is your favorite food in China: Pizza as well! There are lots of different types of noodles as well What do you like about Tucson: I really like that everyone is friendly towards foreigners, but the shuttles are inconvenient. CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Name:
Maya Erdenebat
Age:
23 Years old
Level:
60D
Where are you from?
Ulaan Batar, Mongolia
Neat! Is this your first time to America? How long have you been here? It is my first time but I have been here for a year. I spent the first 9 months hopping around from San Diego and San Francisco and ended up in Washington D.C. where I worked and met many Mongolians. I lived in the Arlington area and my apartment was full of Mongolians. Then I moved to Tucson to start CESL here.
What can you tell me about Mongolia? The temperatures in Mongolia can be +30 Celsius in the summer to -30 Celsius in the winter, resulting in Mongolian people being able to fit in anywhere from Tucson to Alaska. In the winter there is a traditional game when the river is frozen, kids wear big wool boots on the river and toss giant ice blocks towards each other and whoever’s block breaks first loses.
What about Mongolian cuisine? There is a dish called the Horhog – you put large hunks of meat and vegtables in an aluminum can with really hot stones and put the can on a fire. Then before/during/after the eating you toss the hot stone back and forth in your hands. It is said this helps with digestion and stuff.
Is Mongolia a secular country? Mongolia is secular but many people follow Buddhism or Shamanism which is what my family follows. Shamanism is hard for me to call a religion because it doesn’t have the three things I think are required for a religion; a holy book, a place of worship, or a specific god to worship. Instead we believe in connection to ancestors through a person called a Boo or Udgan.
So interesting. Can you tell me one of your favorite Mongolian phrases or sayings?
Interviewed by: DJ Nixon!
“Үгээр хунииг апте болно, Үгээр тууниит амьдрулже ч болно” It means “You can kill someone with words or you can strengthen them with words.” Which basically means be careful with your words and don’t speak without thinking.
Beautiful. Okay, enough about Mongolia – tell me what are some of your favorite hobbies? I enjoy swimming, hiking, horse riding, listening to music – pop music mostly.
What is your major?
Psychology or Anthropology, I haven’t decided yet.
What do you want to do with that? I would like to help people, specifically kids while they are growing up. My grandparents were teachers.
Do you have a favorite English phrase or word? CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Ask CESL Question: How can I get more involved at CESL and the University of Arizona? Answer: The University as well as CESL has many opportunities for you to get involved with the school/ community, meet new people, and explore new interests. Here are a list of ACTIVITIES and CLUBS you can try out and be involved with at the University of Arizona! Recreation Center: The rec center offers 100s of classes and clubs for ALL interests and skill levels! Details can be found at the following website. (http://rec.arizona.edu/classes) - Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Fitness/exercise classes (Zumba, Yoga, boxing, etc.)
- Rock Climbing
- Dance (hip hop, tango, etc.)
- Martial Arts (Karate, Kung Fu, Capoeira, etc)
-Travel (camping and travel to the grand canyon, Mt Lemmon, snowboarding, surfing, and all over!) -Intramural Sports (Soccer, Football, basketball, dodgeball, racquetball, etc.) ASUA (Associated Students of the University of Arizona) ASUA offers a large variety of clubs to be involved in, Clubs involving your Career, Education interests, Athletics, Religion, travel, hobbies, etc. They will have a club that is right for you! International Student Clubs (All ethnicities represented!) Education/Major Clubs (Engineering, agriculture, business, marketing, and more!) Political Clubs (Learn about politics and human rights) Leadership Clubs (Meet other leaders in AZ) Religious Clubs (Younglife, Intervarsity… all a great way to meet new people!) The full list of clubs and details can be found at <https://arizona.collegiatelink.net/Organizations> CESL Clubs and Trips! Monday – Language Club Thursday – Photography Club, Chess Club, Knitting Club
Wednesday – Music Club Friday – Soccer Club
Saturday – Special Events (trips), Hiking Club, Volunteer Club More detailed activity and club information can be found here! <http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/content/activities>
Remember it is okay to TRY new clubs, so grab a friend and get involved! CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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