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My CIVITAS Cuba Experience

Stepping out of the airport, the warm bright sunlight beaming  and fans of green palm tree leaves swaying in front of me,  I felt like I was back in Senegal. With my fellow Lehman peers and Professor Bertrade Banoum and Professor Betty Wanguri, we escaped the freezing cold of New York City on a research trip to Havana, Cuba. Thanks to CIVITAS, we not only got to share our knowledge and research during the 28th Scientific Workshop of Afro-American Social and Cultural Anthropology conference, but we also got to learn so much about the incredibly rich and complex history of Cuba. In the 10 days of our trip, we also visited Matanzas, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad, experiencing new art, architecture and meeting locals along the way. On our first day, we were treated to a fashion show and got to meet the designers. They shared their ethos, their vision for their brand and the ways they come up with their designs. The models descended the staircase gracefully, and showed off the dresses and outfits that represented Cuban and Afro-centric culture.

Softbol Veteranos Season 10 Week 1st

Cienfuegos - Season 10 for Project Softball Quality of Life premiered today with some of its usual fanfare. The National Institute of Recreation and Sports (INDER) paid tribute to managers of the three teams, the league's umpire and other volunteer players who have been a part of the league since 2015. In addition, there was a special recognition ceremony for Veteran's team one los Elefantes who were last year's champions.

Softbol Calidad de Vida Week 38 Results

As the season draws to a close, we’d like to give a special recognition to the MVP who has been keeping us all informed of the weekly scores, standing, and stats while also being a player himself. Dr. Gustavo Crespo Sánchez is an Auxiliary Professor and Vice Dean of Research and Postgraduates since 2020 for the Faculty of Engineering at University of Cienfuegos. Prior to being in academia, Professor Crespo dedicated 28 years to being a main specialist in electrical networks and systems at the provincial electric company. He also teaches applied electricity to mechanical engineering.  Professor Crespo joined Proyecto Softbol Calidad de Vida in 2014. He plays first base, catcher, and designated hitter. Professor Crespo has a lifetime batting average of 0.430, an on base slugging percentage of 0.900, and over 200 lifetime RBI’s. Congratulations to all of the players as we near the end of the season.  Now our results for Week 38.

Softbol Calidad de Vida Week 39 Results

As the season draws to a close, we’d like to give a special recognition to the MVP who has been keeping us all informed of the weekly scores, standing, and stats while also being a player himself. Dr. Gustavo Crespo Sánchez is an Auxiliary Professor and Vice Dean of Research and Postgraduates since 2020 for the Faculty of Engineering at University of Cienfuegos. Prior to being in academia, Professor Crespo dedicated 28 years to being a main specialist in electrical networks and systems at the provincial electric company. He also teaches applied electricity to mechanical engineering.  Professor Crespo joined Proyecto Softbol Calidad de Vida in 2014. He plays first base, catcher, and designated hitter. Professor Crespo has a lifetime batting average of 0.430, an on base slugging percentage of 0.900, and over 200 lifetime RBI’s. Congratulations to all of the players as we near the end of the season.  Now our results for Week 38.

Everyone should study abroad at least once

Drexel University offers several short-term study abroad courses called intensive courses abroad. These ICAs are typically taken during breaks between quarters and are followed by traditional classroom assignments like papers during the usual quarter time frame. One of the more unique opportunities offered by Drexel is the chance to go to Cuba. The United States has had turbulent relations with the island nation since the early 1960s, and travel to the country is still tightly controlled. Several students shared their impressions of the course with me in a series of discussions regarding Cuba and studying abroad.

Softbol Calidad de Vida Week 25 Results

Written by Gustavo Crespo Sánchez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0SdY72nwMw Watch the news feature from local television station, Perlavision which aired on Monday, February 13, 2023. After heavy rains over the past couple of weeks, the boy of perpetual...
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